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 
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect the DVD 
Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and 
sound.
≥If the DVD Video Camera is adversely affected 
by electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the DVD Video 
Camera off and remove the battery or 
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the 
DVD Video Camera on.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish 
may peel off.
≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty 
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine 
dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and removing 
a disc or an SD card.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the 
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the 
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump 
it.
≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, 
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the unit.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥The camera body may be discolored and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove 
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn 
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been 
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with 
water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, 
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not touch the laser pickup lens.
≥If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may 
cause malfunctions.
Do not use any other lens cleaners except a 
commercial available 8 cm (3z) DVD video 
camera lens cleaner.
≥Using any other lens cleaners except the one 
for 8 cm (3z) DVD video camera could cause 
this unit to malfunction.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes 
or other business uses.
≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat will 
build up inside it and this may cause a 
malfunction.
≥This unit is not intended for industrial use.
About this unit
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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 use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may be 
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left attached, a minute amount 
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s 
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may 
result in over discharge of the battery. This 
may result in you not being able to use the 
battery even after it is charged.
≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag 
so metal does not come into contact with the 
terminals.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place 
free from humidity, with as constant 
temperature as possible. (Recommended 
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals 
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, 
we recommend you charge it once every year 
and store it again after you have completely 
used up the charged capacity.
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries for use up to 3 to 4 times the 
period you are planning to record for.
≥Cold places such as a ski resort can shorter 
the period which you can record for.If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals 
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
≥If the operating time is very short even after the 
battery has been recharged, the battery has 
worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, charging may take time 
or the battery may not be charged.
≥If the CHARGE lamp keeps flashing, make 
sure that the terminals of the battery or the AC 
adaptor are not exposed to dirt, foreign objects 
or dust, then reconnect them properly.
If the charging lamp is still flashing, something 
may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. 
Contact consumer support. (l113, 114)
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the 
radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor 
and battery clean.
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth.
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
≥When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD 
monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
immediately after the power is turned on. The 
normal brightness will be restored when the 
unit’s internal temperature rises.
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
LCD monitor/viewfinder
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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 been warmed up 
quickly.
≥When cool wind from an air conditioner is 
directly blown onto this unit.
≥After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥When this unit is in a very humid place where 
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated 
swimming pool)
Helpful hint
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a 
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag, 
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as 
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of 
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of 
the room, then use it.
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 
7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents 
and other intellectual property rights. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only 
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
≥Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, 
DirectDraw®, DirectSound®, DirectX®, and 
Internet Explorer® are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥IBM, PC/AT and PowerPC are registered 
trademarks of International Business Machines 
Corporation of the U.S.
≥Intel
®, Core™ and Pentium® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel 
Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.
≥Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the 
United States and/or other countries.
≥Other names of systems and products 
mentioned in these instructions are usually the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
manufacturers who developed the system or 
product concerned. Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen 
featuring a total of approximately 123,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder screen 
featuring a total of approximately 113,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
About condensation
Licenses
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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 balance adjustment does not 
function normally under other light sources.
The illustration above shows the range over 
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual 
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance adjustment
White balance adjustment determines the white 
color under different light sources. By 
recognizing which is the white color under 
sunlight and which is the white color under a 
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance 
among the other colors.
Since the white color is the reference for all the 
colors, the unit can record pictures in a natural 
hue if it can recognize the reference color white.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject 
are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast 
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not 
work correctly in the following situations. Record 
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up objects at the 
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the 
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the 
background into focus when close-up objects are 
placed in focus. When recording people with 
distant mountains in the background, you cannot 
focus on both the subject which is close-up and 
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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 to be 
recorded. The focus may become blurry when 
recording subjects at the beach, at night or in 
scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light 
information that comes through the lens 
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it 
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with 
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its 
sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast 
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means 
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry because the unit 
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of 
an image.
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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 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Zoom42k optical zoom, 70/2000k digital zoom
Monitor2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
ViewfinderColor electric viewfinder (approx. 113 K pixels)
MicrophoneStereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination1,400 lx
Minimum required 
illumination6lx
(approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function)
Video output level1.0 Vp-p, 75™
Audio output level (Line)316 mV, 600™
USBCard reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
PictBridge-compliant
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting 
parts)52.8 mm (W)k89.5 mm (H) k128.6 mm (D)
[2.08z (W)k3.52z (H) k5.06z (D)]
Mass (Weight)
(without battery and a disc)Approx. 400g (0.88 lbs.)
Operating temperature0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
(0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F) when connected to the PC)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
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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)
(Approx. 75 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
Audio compressionDolby Digital, 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB/8 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size640k480 (4:3), 640k360 (16:9)
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions92 mm (W)k33 mm (H) k61 mm (D)
[3.6z (W)k1.3z (H) k2.4z (D)]
Mass (Weight)Approx. 115g (0.25 lbs.)
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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 420 210 420
64 MB430 870 430 870
128 MB820 1650 820 1650
256 MB1710 3430 1710 3430
512 MB3400 6790 3400 6790
1GB6800 13600 6800 13600
2GB13830 27660 13830 27660
4GB27150 54310 27150 54310
8GB55260 99999 55260 99999
0.3M0.2
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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 (single sided)
LM-RF60V 8 cm (3z) DVD-R (double sided)
LM-RF55LV 8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL (dual layer on single 
side)
VW-AD21PP-K AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC 
Cables
VW-VBG130*11320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
VW-VBG260*12640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
VW-VBG6*1*25800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
VW-VH04 Battery Pack Holder Kit
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR256U1AClass 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU1AClass 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
RP-SDV01GU1AClass 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card
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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
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day 
(       ) 
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4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory # Price Each  Description
Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Model #   
DiscoverExpiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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