Panasonic Vdr D50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important:
While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the 
AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity...

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Before using
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About discs
∫Disc type
∫About DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) disc
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs have two layers of 
recording/playback surface on one side.
If the first layer (L0) becomes full during 
recording, the recording continues uninterrupted 
on the second layer (L1). However, the recording 
is divided into 2 scenes at the point where the 
layers switch. This unit automatically switches 
layers during disc playback so you can play the 
whole of the disc continuously like a normal...

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∫Disc characteristics
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l71)
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm (3z) discs.
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
*4 Must be finalized on this unit. (l68)
*5 Does not need to be finalized.
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l69)
≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc 
with this unit.
≥You cannot record or play continuously from 
one side of the disc to the other when using a 
double sided disc. You will need to eject...

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When using a DVD-RW disc, select whether to 
record in VR format or Video format and then 
format the disc. (l22, About format types)
When a new DVD-RW disc is used, the screen 
shown in the illustration appears.
1Select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
2Select format type, then press 
the joystick.
[VIDEO]:
Video format (Cannot edit or delete scenes)
[VR]:
VR format (Allows editing and deleting of 
scenes)
3When the confirmation message appears
Select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
≥If the...

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Before using
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Inserting/removing a disc
≥The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit has a charged battery or is connected 
to the AC adaptor.
1Insert a charged battery or 
connect the AC adaptor.
2Slide the DISC EJECT lever up 
and release it.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment and insert/remove 
the disc.
≥Place the disc onto the spindle in the center 
and then push the disc down until it clicks into 
place.
≥While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of...

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Before using
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About SD cards
≥For the purposes of these operating 
instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC 
Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an 
SD card with this unit.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website. (This website is in English 
only.)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted 
in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on 
SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC...

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Before using
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Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Caution:
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data 
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1Set the mode dial to OFF and 
remove the battery.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Open the SD card slot cover.
3Insert/remove the SD card.
≥Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go.
≥Press the center of the SD card and then pull it 
straight out.
4Securely close the SD card slot...

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Setup
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Turning the unit on/off
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to  ,  ,   or   
to turn on the power.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will 
appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l33)
To turn off the power
Set the mode dial to OFF.
≥The status indicator goes off...

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When the mode dial is set to   or  , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and 
the viewfinder.
∫To  t u r n  o n
Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
The status indicator lights.
∫To  t u r n  o f f
Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.
The status indicator goes off.
How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.
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Setup
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Using the menu screen
1Press the MENU button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
2Select the desired top menu, then 
move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
3Select the submenu item, then 
move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
4Select the desired setting, then 
press the joystick to enter the 
selection.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
≥Do not switch the mode...