Panasonic VDRM50GC Manuale utente

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the video camera

is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off .

The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor/charger

have the following caution marks.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programmes and films

are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-

right law may apply to private in-home videotaping

of copyrighted materials.

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that

uninsulated voltage within the unit may

have sufficient magnitude to cause

electric shock. Therefore, it is

dangerous to make any kind of contact

with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that

important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this unit

has been included. Therefore, it should

be read carefully to avoid any problems.

WARNING: To prevent risk of injury or damage to

your DVD Video Camera and the AC adaptor/

charger, use only the CGA-DU14/CGA-DU21

battery and VSK0631 AC adaptor/charger.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by

highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of

its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but

some (less than 0.01%) may appear as coloured

bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the

LCD panel stretches the limits of current

technology.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher

class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not

remove any covers or attempt to gain access to

the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to

qualified personnel.

As this equipment gets hot during use,

operate it in a well-ventilated place; do

not install this equipment in a confined

space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

or product damage, do not expose this

equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the equipment.

DVD Video Camera

• The rating plate is on the surface of the

Video Camera.

AC Adaptor

• The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

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Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM

This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this

product, if you agree to the terms herein.

If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and

enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return only the package of storage

medium to your dealer.

This License Agreement certifies that you were granted license in the past.

License Agreement

Article 1 Grant of License

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., grants you the following rights for the following products (to be referred to as “This

Software” hereafter) that you have obtained with this Agreement:

(a) You may use This Software only on a single piece of equipment. However, if this equipment cannot

be used because of mechanical problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of

equipment.

(b) Although This Software contains several components that can be run on computer as independent

functions, all components are licensed as a single product: You may not, by any means, use these

components on different computers at the same time.

Article 2 Copyrights

The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by the following corporations, and are protected by

copyright laws in Japan and USA, as well as by other intellectual property and international properties:

Article 3 Other Rights and Limitations

(

a) You may not copy This Software or any of the printed materials attached, except for duplications to provide back-

up or storage.

(b) Use of This Software by third parties is prohibited, whether by transferring, renting, leasing, lending, moving, or any

other measures.

(c) You may not decompile or disassemble this Software.

(d) Duplication and/or distribution of any files on this storage medium for commercial use is prohibited.

Article 4 Quality Assurance

Under no circumstances will Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any

responsibility for any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software (including, but not limited

to, loss of business profit, interruption of business, loss of business information, or other monetary damages).

Article 5 Termination of Agreement

If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreement, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., and Sonic

Solutions reserve the right to terminate the Agreement. In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This

Software and its components.

Article 6 Prioritized License Agreement

When some software programs are installed, the license agreements will be displayed (to be referred to as online license

agreement).

If the online license agreement conflicts with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have a priority.

Name of Software Copyright Owners

USB Driver Hitachi, Ltd.

DVD-RAM Driver Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

MyDVD Sonic Solutions

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Cautions When Using

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp

object.

• If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear soon,

turn the DVD Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD Video Camera with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD Video Camera.

Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of highly precise technology. Among the total number

of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 110,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or

less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, green). This shows

the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer than usual when the DVD Video Camera is at low

temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored

when the temperature inside the DVD Video Camera rises.

Hold the DVD Video Camera correctly:

• Do not hold the viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD Video Camera: The viewfinder or LCD

monitor could detach and the DVD Video Camera may fall.

Do not subject the DVD Video Camera to impact:

• This DVD Video Camera is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard

object or let it fall.

• Do not use the DVD Video Camera on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor/charger could cause malfunctions or

defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD Video Camera or AC adaptor/charger could cause electric shock,

malfunctions or defects.

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Heat on surface of product:

• The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault.

Screen on connected TV:

• Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the

DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor

degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is over 40°C or under 0°C will result in

abnormal recording/playback.

• Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to PC, does not rise

excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30°C).

• Do not leave the DVD Video Camera on beach sand or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very

high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfinder, the DVD Video Camera could malfunction or a fire could

occur.

• Do not leave the DVD Video Camera with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause

malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD Video Camera is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave tower

or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of

normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.

At worst the DVD Video Camera could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD Video Camera case or cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near corrosive gas:

• If the DVD Video Camera is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline

or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could

corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will

not turn on.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air,

and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD Video Camera, which could cause it to

operate abnormally.

Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to insecticide:

• Insecticide entering the DVD Video Camera could dirty the lens in laser pickup block, and in such a case

the DVD Video Camera might not operate normally. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and cover it with

vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

• Cleaning the lens is not necessary when using this DVD Video Camera in the usual way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD Video Camera to be faulty.

Do not touch the lens in laser pickup block:

• If you touch the lens in laser pickup block directly, it may cause malfunctions. Laser pickup block is not

a compensable part. Therefore, pay much attention when operating this camera.

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Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great

- such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapour

in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Video Camera.

If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation

occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. Even if the external surface of DVD Video Camera

has dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD Video Camera off and leave it in a dry place

for at least 1-2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera for a long uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD Video Camera cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/monitor.

If you use the DVD Video Camera for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD Video

Camera could exceed a limit and the recording/playback operation could be slowed down: In this case,

turn it off and wait for a while before using it again.

• Take care that the temperature of this DVD Video Camera, when connected to PC does not rise

excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30°C).

Do not turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS

indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking

to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read

from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not to

damage the data:

− Remove battery

− Disconnect AC adaptor/charger

− Plug or unplug PC connection cable

− Remove disc or card

− Subject DVD Video Camera to severe vibrations or impact.

− Violently open or close the LCD monitor

If you turn the DVD Video Camera off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,

turn it on again with the disc or card loaded in it: Repair of the disc or card will be executed automatically

(see page 145).

Do not wipe the DVD Video Camera case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

• For optional accessories, observe the cautions and follow instruction manuals attached.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

CARD

ACCESS

indicator

ACCESS/PC

indicator

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a

long period of time:

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle or boot can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the

DVD Video Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Also, do not

expose the DVD Video Camera to direct sunlight or place it near a heater.

Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty

place:

• Dust entering the DVD Video Camera could cause malfunctions. If the humidity is high, the lens could

be mouldy, and the DVD Video Camera could become inoperable. It is recommended that you put the

DVD Video Camera with desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD Video Camera in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense

vibrations:

• This could cause malfunctions.

Detach the battery from the DVD Video Camera and store it in a cool place:

• Leaving the battery attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

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Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The

data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera cannot be

restored.

It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial

recording.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

• Panasonic cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or

recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the DVD Video Camera, disc or card.

Also, Panasonic cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD Video Camera, disc, card, etc., the

recorded contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensation for damage due to loss of

recorded contents.

Copyright:

• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD Video Camera using other digital/analog media or devices

are protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright,

except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recording is restricted for some demonstrations,

performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera for professional applications:

• This DVD Video Camera is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

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Read This First

To guide you, we’ve included following six chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up

the DVD Video Camera, battery, and set the date/

time.

• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the

basic operation of this DVD Video Camera-

recording of movies, still images, and playback of

recorded images.

• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains

settings on this DVD Video Camera for more

advanced usage.

• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains editing

with Disc Navigation: Refer to this section when

finalising DVD-R disc and initialising DVD-RAM

disc.

• The section on “Installing Software” explains the

contents of provided CD-ROM and how to install

the contained software included.

• “Subsidiary Information” includes an introduction

to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and

troubleshooting.

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,

so it includes two easy ways to find the information

you need:

• A quick index for the information you use most

often (this page).

• A detailed table of contents directing you to

specific information quickly (see page 13-15).

Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using this

manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate

your business.

Quick Index

Available Discs ................................................ 26

Recording Movie.............................................. 49

Playing Back.................................................... 57

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 66

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 94

Installing Software ......................................... 126

With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the

LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is

used as a major monitor device.

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About This Manual

●Displays in this manual

Understand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD

screen.

●Notation of cancel button

Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding

one. The expression “press the C button” will be used in this text.

●1, 2 and 3 marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card used. Refer to the marks at

right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these

marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.

●Illustrations in this manual

Although the external appearances of VDR-M50GC and VDR-M70GC are different, the method of

operating both models is identical.

The illustrations of VDR-M70GC are used for the explanation in this text.

Microsoft

®

, Windows

®

, Windows

®

98, Windows

®

98 Second Edition, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

2000

Professional, and Windows

®

XP Home Edition/XP Professional are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation.

Intel

®

, Pentium

®

Processor, and Celeron

®

Processor are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

IBM

®

and PC/AT

®

are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Other company names and product names listed are trademarks or brand names belonging to each

individual company.

SD logo is a trademark.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and

is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Introduction

●You can record even during playback

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of

blank portion.

You can start recording during playback: New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes

You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.

You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie

You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work

(PlayList).

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

Recorded scenes

Before editing

After editing

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●You can easily edit scenes, which is

quite difficult with tape

Using this DVD Video Camera, you can collect

scenes of your child, for example, on play list of Disc

Navigation function and create an original movie:

Then simply play back the play list and dub it on

VCR. It is also easy to make any number of identical

tapes.

●Create original DVDs on PC

You can use a DVD-R disc to create an original

DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.

The created DVD disc can be played back on DVD

player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

Up to now, you had to

repeatedly press

buttons

With DVD, you can simply

play back this DVD Video

Camera, and press the

record button on VCR.

Original DVD being

created

Playback of DVD

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Table of Contents

Important Information.......................................... 2

For Your Safety................................................... 2

Precautions......................................................... 2

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM.................................. 3

Cautions When Using......................................... 4

Cautions When Storing....................................... 7

Suggestions and Restrictions ............................. 8

Read This First ................................................... 9

About This Manual............................................ 10

Introduction....................................................... 11

Table of Contents ............................................. 13

Checking Provided Accessories ....................... 16

Names of Parts................................................. 17

Setting Up the Battery....................................... 21

Charging Battery....................................................21

Try to Record and Play Back Using Disc

(Video and Photo) .......................................... 22

Try to Record and Play Back Using Card

(Photo) ........................................................... 24

Discs and Cards ............................................... 26

Available Discs ......................................................26

Information on DVD-R Disc ...................................27

Examples of Discs that cannot be used on this DVD

Video Camera:....................................................27

Handling Discs.......................................................28

Removing and Replacing from/in

Round DVD Holder.............................................28

Available Cards .....................................................29

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 30

Recordable Time of Movie (Video)........................30

Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc ........................31

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Video Camera .................. 32

Holding DVD Video Camera..................................32

Attaching Shoulder Strap.......................................33

Attaching Lens Cap ...............................................33

Inserting Battery into Remote Control ...................34

Removing Battery from Remote Control................34

Viewing Subject through Viewfinder......................35

Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen ................36

Closing LCD Monitor .............................................37

Setting Date and Time...........................................38

Changing Display Format of Date and Time .........39

About the Battery Pack..................................... 40

Attaching Battery to DVD Video Camera...............40

Removing Battery ..................................................40

Battery Remaining Level Indicator.........................42

Efficient Use of Battery ..........................................42

Using DVD Video Camera with

AC adaptor/charger ............................................43

Inserting and Removing Disc............................ 44

Inserting Disc.........................................................44

Removing Disc ......................................................46

Inserting and Removing Card........................... 47

Basic Techniques

Basic Handling of DVD Video Camera ............. 48

Turning DVD Video Camera On and Off ...............48

Recording Movie............................................... 49

Recording Stills................................................. 50

Compensating for Backlight.............................. 51

On-Screen Information ..................................... 52

Information Display During Recording...................52

Zooming............................................................ 55

Macro Recording...................................................56

Recording Subjects for Stronger Wide-Angle or

Telephoto Effect .................................................56

Playing Back..................................................... 57

Playing Back..........................................................57

Playback from Start of Disc or Card......................58

Search Playback of Movie.....................................58

Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of

Movie..................................................................58

Skip Playback of Movie .........................................59

Playing Back Stills.................................................59

Jumping to specified Point (Go To) .......................60

On-Screen Information Display ........................ 61

Information Display during Playback .....................61

Manually Focusing Subject............................... 62

Focusing During Recording...................................62

Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................... 63

Using Full Auto Function .................................. 64

Using External Microphone .............................. 65

Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70GC) .... 65

Viewing on TV Screen ...................................... 66

Connecting to a TV................................................66

Viewing on TV Screen...........................................67

Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 68

To Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder

with Hard Disk................................................ 68

Playback on DVD Player .................................. 69

Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD

Holder ............................................................ 70

How to Remove Disc.............................................70

Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder...................70

When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder

Comes off ...........................................................70

Disc Cleaning ........................................................70

Recording (Dubbing) Images............................ 71

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Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video

Device.................................................................71

Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video

Cameras .............................................................72

Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video

Devices...............................................................73

Advanced Techniques

Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 74

Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 76

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject

(Switching Programme AE Mode) ......................76

Adjusting Colour (White Bal.) ................................77

Using the Image Stabiliser (SIS) ...........................79

Reducing Wind Noise during Recording

(Wind Cut)...........................................................79

Switching to Cinema Mode....................................80

Setting Up Record Functions............................ 81

Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)................81

Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)...............82

Receiving Image from Another Device

(Input Source).....................................................83

Switching External Input Recording Method

(PHOTO Input) ......................................................83

Self-Timer ..............................................................84

Setting On-Screen Display Output On or Off

(OSD Output)......................................................85

LCD Setup ........................................................ 86

Setting Brightness of LCD Screen

(Brightness) ........................................................86

Setting Colour Density of LCD Screen

(Colour Level) .....................................................86

Initial Settings ................................................... 87

Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......87

Turning DVD Video Camera Off Automatically

(Power Save)......................................................87

Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED).......88

Changing Display Language (Language)..............88

Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset) ........89

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation....................................... 90

Starting Disc Navigation ........................................90

Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ...........92

Selecting Multiple Scenes .....................................93

Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together...............93

Disc Navigation Menu....................................... 94

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ..............94

Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu.......95

Scene................................................................ 96

Deleting Scenes (Delete).......................................96

Changing Images for Thumbnails

(Edit - Thumbnail) ...............................................98

Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip) .....99

Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move) ..............99

Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)....................100

Combining Multiple Scenes

(Edit - Combine)................................................101

Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) ............................102

Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card

(Copy)...............................................................103

Locking Scenes on Card (LOCK)........................104

Designating Scenes to Be Printed (DPOF) .........105

Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen

(Select) .............................................................106

Displaying Information Using Menu Screen

(Detail)..............................................................107

Programme..................................................... 108

What is “programme”?.........................................108

Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date

(Switch) ............................................................108

Playing Back Programme (Play) .........................109

Changing Title of Programme (Title) ...................109

Play List.......................................................... 111

What is “play list”?...............................................111

Creating New Play List (Create)..........................111

Switching to Display of Each Play List

(Switch) ............................................................112

Playing Back a Play List (Play)............................113

Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List).....114

Deleting Scenes from Play List

(Editing Play List) .............................................115

Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) .............................................115

Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) .............................................116

Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) .............................................116

Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) .....................117

Changing Title of Play List (Title) ........................118

Deleting Play List (Delete)...................................118

Go To.............................................................. 119

Top (End) ............................................................119

Disc or Card Management.............................. 120

Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card

(Capacity).........................................................120

Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc).........120

Initialising DVD-RAM Disc or Card

(Format Disc/Format Card) ..............................121

Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc

(Update Control Info.).......................................122

Finalising DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc).................123

Others............................................................. 124

Displaying Movies or Stills Independently

(Category) ........................................................124

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly

(Repeat Play) ...................................................124

Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills).........125

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Installing Software

Compatible PC for use with DVD Video Camera:

VDR-M50GC/M70GC................................... 126

Operations will not be guaranteed under the

following conditions ...................................... 126

Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..................... 127

Installing USB Driver ...........................................129

Installing DVD-RAM Driver..................................131

Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE............................134

Installing MyDVD.................................................136

Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc

Recorded on DVD Video Camera ................ 138

Uninstalling Software...................................... 140

Uninstalling USB Driver.......................................140

Deleting Other Applications .................................141

Subsidiary Information

Cleaning.......................................................... 142

Before Requesting Service............................. 143

Trouble Messages .......................................... 145

Troubleshooting.............................................. 153

System Reset ................................................. 160

Major Specifications........................................ 161

Introduction to Optional Accessory ................. 164

Information on Square Adaptor ...........................164

Terminology.................................................... 165

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Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery:

Portable power supply for this DVD Video

Camera. Charge it before use.

AC adaptor/charger:

Used to power the DVD Video Camera

from AC outlet, or charge battery.

DC power cord:

When powering the DVD Video Camera

from household AC outlet, use this cord

to connect the DVD Video Camera and AC

adaptor/charger.

Mains lead:

Connect between household AC outlet and AC adaptor/charger.

AV/S input/output cable:

Used when viewing the picture played

back on the DVD Video Camera on TV

screen, or output video to another video

device.

Shoulder strap:

Attach to the DVD Video Camera to hang

it from shoulder.

Lens cap and lens cap string:

Attach the lens cap when not recording,

to protect the lens.

8 cm DVD-RAM disc 8 cm (in Round DVD

Holder):

To record video (movie) on this DVD Video

Camera

Software CD-ROM:

Use this CD-ROM when connecting the

DVD Video Camera to PC.

USB cable:

Infrared remote control:

Use to control the DVD Video Camera

from a distance.

Lithium battery:

To power the remote control.

WARNING: Keep

this battery away

from children. If

swallowed, consult

a physician

immediately for

emergency

treatment.

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Names of Parts

1 Infrared receiver (P. 35)

When the remote control is used to operate the

DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive

the infrared signal.

2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 33)

3 Recording indicator (P. 88)

The red indicator will light during recording.

4 Internal stereo microphone (P. 49)

5 Lock cover and Lock button (P. 32)

6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M70GC)

Optical 18× zoom lens (VDR-M50GC)

(P. 55)

7 Lens hood (P. 56)

Always remove this lens hood when using

generally available tele-conversion or wide-

conversion lens.

8 Zoom lever (P. 55)

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to

the W side for wide-angle.

9 Hot shoe (P. 65)

Only for VDR-M70GC:

Attach the optional video flash here.

10 AV input/output jack (P. 66)

11 External microphone jack (P. 65)

12 2.5” type liquid crystal display (inside) (P. 4,

36)

13 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 40)

The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the

bottom of this DVD Video Camera: Slide it when

removing the battery.

DISC

NAVIGATIO

N

SELECT

MENU

u

i

t

y

BATTERY EJECT

A/V

MIC

78

123 4

659

10

11

12

(Inside the cover)

(Bottom)

13

Although the external appearances of VDR-

M50GC and VDR-M70GC are different, the

method of operating both models is identical.

VDR-M70GC illustrations are used in this

manual.

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14 Viewfinder (P. 4, 35)

15 Dioptre control (P. 35)

To adjust the focus of image appearing in the

viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

16 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 6, 49, 50)

Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video

Camera is accessed (write or read is executed)

or the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.

17 DISC EJECT lever (P. 44)

Press and release this lever to open the disc

guide.

18 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 6, 50)

19 Card insertion block (P. 47)

20 Battery attachment platform (P. 40)

21 Record (REC) button (P. 49)

22 Power switch (P. 48, 49, 50)

23 Shoulder strap holders (P. 33)

24 LOCK switch (P. 23, 49)

In mode, set the LOCK switch to (to the

left) to lock the power switch so that it does not

accidentally move to .

From mode, you cannot move the LOCK

switch to the left to lock the power switch.

25 Speaker (P. 57)

26 Hand strap (P. 32)

27 Disc insertion block (P. 44)

ACCESS/PC

DISC EJECT

C

A

R

D

A

C

E

S

14 15 16 1917

20 21 23 26

18

2522 24 27

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28 FULL AUTO button (P. 64)

To switch the DVD Video Camera to full

automatic.

29 FOCUS button (P. 62)

To switch between manual focus and auto-

focus.

30 EXPOSURE button (P. 63)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

31 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)

button (P. 51)

Press this button when subject is being lighted

from rear.

32 Screen display button (DISPLAY) (P. 61)

Press this button to display the details of image

being played back or camera setting status, or

switch the display off.

33 Volume control buttons (VOL)/ S R buttons

(P. 57, 62, 63)

To adjust the volume of sound from speaker,

etc.

34 RESET button (P. 160)

To reset all settings to defaults (status when the

DVD Video Camera was shipped from the

factory).

35 USB port (To PC)

36 Joystick (P. 38, 57, 75)

Move the joystick to select a scene or menu

item, and then press the centre (A) to play

back the scene, pause it, or designate an option

of the menu.

37 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 90)

38 SELECT button (P. 93)

39 MENU button (P. 38, 74, 96)

Press this button to display the menu for setting

camera functions and Disc Navigation.

The camera menu will appear even if disc is not

loaded.

40 Stop/cancel button (P. 10, 57, 92)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

DISC

NAVIGATION

SELECT

MENU

AUTO FOCUS

EXPOSURE

BACK

LIGHT

DISPLAY

VOL

RESET

AUTO FOCUS

EXPOSURE

BACK

LIGHT

DISPLAY

VOL

DISC

NAVIGATION

SELECT

MENU

28 29 30

32 33

34

31

40

36

37

38

35

39

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41 REC button (P. 49)

42 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 55)

43 Reverse skip button (P. 59)

44 Reverse search button (P. 58)

45 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 90)

46 MENU button (P. 38, 76, 97)

47 ZOOM T button (P. 55)

48 ZOOM W button (P. 55)

49 Forward search button (P. 58)

50 Play/pause button (P. 57)

51 Forward skip button (P. 59)

52 DISPLAY button (P. 61)

53 Stop button (P. 10, 57, 92)

54 DELETE button (P. 96)

55 SELECT button (P. 93)

* The buttons on remote control will function the same as those on DVD Video Camera.

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

51

49

50

53

52

54

55

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Setting Up the Battery

The CGA-DU14 battery provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time:

Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera.

Note:

• Be sure to use the CGA-DU14/CGA-DU21 battery for the DVD Video Camera: Using other batteries could cause the

DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire.

• Be sure to use the VSK0631 AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery: Using other chargers could cause electric

shock or fire.

• Charge the battery at temperatures of 10-30°C.

Charging Battery

Use the provided AC adaptor/charger to charge the battery.

1 Connect the mains lead to AC adaptor/charger.

2 Plug the mains lead into AC outlet.

The CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor/charger

will light.

3 Attach the battery to AC adaptor/charger.

Note:

When charging a battery, unplug the DC power cord from

the DC output jack on AC adaptor/charger.

●Battery charged status

You can find out the charged status of battery by checking the CHARGE indicator on AC adaptor/charger:

Note:

• If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC

adaptor is plugged into household AC outlet, unplug it

from household AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then

plug it into household AC outlet again. If the CHARGE

indicator still does not light, the AC adaptor may be faulty.

Unplug it from household AC outlet and consult your

dealer.

• See “Troubleshooting” on page 153 when the CHARGE

indicator blinks.

Mains lead

POWER and

CHARGE indicators

AC adaptor/charger

Battery

CHARGE indicator

POWER indicator

Charge status CHARGE indicator

During charge Lit

Charge complete Goes out

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