Panasonic Vdr D50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cautions for use
≥The unit, disc and SD card become warm after 
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as 
possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
≥If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or 
near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD 
Video Camera may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the DVD Video Camera near cell 
phones because doing so may result in noise...

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When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting...

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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold room has...

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Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so the white color will 
become a purer white. The unit determines the 
hue of light that comes through the lens and 
white balance sensor, thereby judging the 
recording condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under certain light sources, 
automatic white...

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Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty 
window
The subject behind the window will not be 
focused because the focus is on the dirty 
window.
Similarly, when recording something on the 
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a 
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought 
into focus.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into 
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject...

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Specifications
DVD Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 9.3 V/7.2 V
Recording 5.9 W
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatDVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
Image sensor1/6z CCD image sensor
Total: 800 K
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)
LensAuto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3
Focal length:
1.8 mm to 75.6...

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Motion pictures
Still pictures
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Recording media8cm (3z) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
8cm (3z) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
8cm (3z) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
8cm (3z) DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0
CompressionMPEG2
Recording mode and 
transfer rateXP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 37 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)...

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≥The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the 
subject being recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright 
protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a PC etc.
Number of recordable pictures on an SD card
Picture size (640k480) (640k360)
Picture quality
8MB42 86 42 86
16 MB97 195 97 195
32 MB210 420...

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Optional accessories
*1 Please refer to page 19 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory No.FigureDescription
LM-AF30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (single sided)
LM-AF60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (double sided)
LM-RW30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (single sided)
LM-RW60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (double sided)
LM-RF30V 8 cm (3z) DVD-R...

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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:   
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last...