Panasonic Vdr D50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording 
(Basic)
4
Recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD)
You can zoom in up to 42k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Move the zoom lever.
T side:
Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:
Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) 
away from the lens. (Macro function)
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
Zoom in/out function
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(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 42k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be selected.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Select the menu. (l30)
[OFF]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 42k)
[70x]:
Up to 70k
[2000x]:
Up to 2000k
≥If [70x] or [2000x] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in picture 
recording mode.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL)
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot 
are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Select the menu. (l30)
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
If the viewfinder is extended, the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder simultaneously light.
≥The image is horizontally flipped as if you see 
a mirror image. (However the image recorded 
is the same as a normal recording.)
≥When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image 
displayed on the viewfinder screen is 
squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and 
not a sign of any malfunction.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the joystick.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. (l92)
Digital zoom function
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired 
setting
To use the zoom microphone 
function
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]
Recording yourself
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(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD)
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand 
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the O.I.S. button.
The image stabilizer icon [ ] appears.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the O.I.S. button again.
≥The default setting is on.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
Image stabilizer function
O.I.S.
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Recording 
(Advanced)
1
Recording functions of 
operation icons
Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded 
images.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick, and icons will 
be displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick 
is moved down.
≥The indication disappears when the center of 
the joystick is pressed again.
2Select an icon with the joystick.
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Video recording mode
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation and the MagicPix 
functions are canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled.
Picture recording mode
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer function is canceled.
Operation icons
Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/MagicPix/Soft skin mode/Self-timer
Backlight 
compensationFadeHelp mode
MagicPixSoft skin mode
Backlight 
compensationØSelf-timer Help mode
Soft skin mode
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FunctionEffect
Backlight 
compensation(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)
(SD)This makes the image brighter to prevent 
darkening of a backlit subject.
Fade
(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears. (Fade in)
When you pause recording, the image/audio 
gradually disappears. (Fade out)
≥After the image/audio completely disappears, 
the recording stops and the fade setting is 
canceled.
∫To select the color for fade in/out
Select the menu. (l30)
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK]
Help mode
(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)
(SD)This explains the recording functions. (Only 
for icons that can be selected in auto mode)
Select the desired icon with the 
joystick to display an explanation on 
the screen.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
MagicPix
(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)This allows you to record color subjects in 
dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 2 lx
≥Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually. (l50)
Soft skin mode(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)
(SD)This makes skin colors appear softer for a 
more attractive appearance.
This is more effective if you record a person 
closely from the torso up.
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Fade:
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
Help mode:
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
MagicPix:
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be 
recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this 
is not a malfunction.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
washed out for a while.
Soft skin mode:
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will 
also be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
≥You may not be able to see the face clearly 
when recording a distant person. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.
ØSelf-timer
(SD)This is for recording still pictures using the 
timer. Use this function to include yourself in 
the picture.
Press the recording start/stop 
button, the [Ø] indication blinks for 
about 10 seconds and then the still 
picture is recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
FunctionEffect
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Recording 
(Advanced)
2
Recording functions of 
menus
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Guideline function:
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
Wind noise reduction function:
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.)
Auto slow shutter mode:
≥When the auto slow shutter mode is selected, 
the slowest shutter speed changes from 1/60 
to 1/30.
≥When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the 
screen display may be seen as if frames are 
missed and afterimages may appear.
≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the 
subject may not be focused in on.
Menus
Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter
FunctionEffect/Setting method
Guideline function(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)
(SD)You can check if the image is level while recording 
by using the guidelines displayed on the screen.
Select the menu. (l30)
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Aspect ratio(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
Select the menu. (l30)
[BASIC] # [ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3]
≥The default setting is [16:9].
Wind noise reduction 
function(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)This reduces the winding noise picked up by the 
microphone.
Select the menu. (l30)
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
Auto slow shutter 
mode(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
(-R]DL)
(SD)You can record bright pictures even in dark places 
by slowing the shutter speed.
Select the menu. (l30)
[ADVANCED] # [AUTO SLW SHTR] # [ON]
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥To cancel the function, select [OFF].
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Recording 
(Advanced)
3
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button.
MANUAL
AF/MF
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2
Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button:
1Manual mode
The icon shown in the illustration appears.
White balance
Aperture adjustment
Shutter speed
2Manual focus mode
The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in 
the illustration appear.
Manual focus adjustment
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When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
1Select the manual mode. (l49)
2Select the menu. (l30)
To cancel the scene mode function
Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF].
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by pressing the AUTO button.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the color 
and brightness of the playback image may 
change.≥If you record a subject illuminated with bright 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines 
of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode 
does not function. The [5] display flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to 
[OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
subject may become washed out and the 
periphery extremely darkened.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become washed out.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then use manual focus.
1Select the manual focus mode. 
(l49)
2Bring the subject into focus with 
the joystick.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by 
pressing the AUTO button.
Scene mode
[BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired 
setting
IconMode/Recording conditions
5Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes 
where there are quick motions
Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark 
conditions
Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight 
look more attractive
Surf & snow
To record images in bright places 
such as ski slopes and beaches
Manual focus adjustment
MNL
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