Panasonic Vdr D50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Setup
1
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your PC 
as the Administrator (or with a user name with 
equivalent authorization) or with the user name 
for a standard user account. (If you do not have 
authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
PC while the software is being installed.
For Windows Vista:
If [User Account Control] dialog appears, click 
[Continue].
1Insert the CD-ROM into the PC.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, 
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My 
Computer (Computer)].
2Click [VideoCam Suite].
3Click [Next].
4Select where the application is to 
be installed, then click [Next].
5Select [Yes] or [No] to create 
shortcut.
6Select the country or region 
where you live, then click [Next].
≥If the country or region cannot be selected, 
select [NTSC Area].
≥When the confirmation message appears, click 
[Yes].
7Click [Install] to start the 
installation process.
8When installation is complete, some notes 
will appear
Check the contents, then close 
the window.
Installing VideoCam Suite
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9Select [Yes, I want to restart my 
computer now.], then click 
[Finish].
≥Depending on the operating environment, you 
may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, 
click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software on a PC that is not 
compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not 
work properly. If you are unsure whether or not 
your PC is compatible, contact the PC 
manufacturer.
Follow the steps below to uninstall the software if 
it is no longer required.
∫For Windows Vista
1Select [Start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Uninstall a program].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Uninstall].
∫For Windows XP
1Select [start] # [Control Panel] 
# [Add or Remove Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Remove].
∫For Windows 2000
1Select [Start] # [Settings] # 
[Control Panel] # [Add/Remove 
Programs].
2Select [VideoCam Suite 1.0], then 
click [Change/Remove].
The PC must be rebooted for the application 
to work.
Uninstalling the software 
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Setup
2
Connection and recognition
After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognized by the 
PC.
≥Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC.
≥Be sure to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs 
on this unit, before using them on the PC. Discs that have not been finalized will not be 
recognized by the PC.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1Insert a disc or SD card with 
recorded images in the unit, then 
turn on the unit.
2Connect this unit and a PC.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
3Select [PC CONNECT(DISC)] or 
[PC CONNECT(CARD)] and press 
the joystick.
This unit is automatically detected by the PC.
≥When the unit is connected to a PC, its 
power cannot be turned off. Disconnect the 
USB cable before turning this unit off. 
(l86)
≥If the unit is connected to a PC when the USB 
function is set to [PC CONNECT(DISC)], no 
image will appear on the LCD monitor or the 
viewfinder.
≥When this unit is connected to a PC, you 
cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to 
remove a disc. Use Windows Explorer to right-click the drive icon for this unit and select 
[Eject].
≥Do not disconnect the USB cable or AC 
adaptor while the access lamp is on or SD card 
access icon ( ) appears on the LCD monitor. 
Doing so may damage the data on the disc or 
SD card.
≥The disc and SD card cannot be accessed 
simultaneously.
≥It may be necessary to reboot the PC after 
connecting this unit to it for the first time.
A
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the USB connectors as far as 
they will go.
≥Do not use any other USB connection 
cables except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any 
other USB cables.)
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When the unit is connected to a PC, it is 
recognized as an external drive.
≥Depending on the operating environment of the 
PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive 
name will differ. These illustrations are 
examples.
∫When accessing the disc
Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)].
Folder structure* (RAM) (-RW‹VR›):
AVR format motion pictures are stored.
* This is not displayed in Windows 2000.
Folder structure (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL):
BVideo format motion pictures are stored.
∫When accessing the SD card
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer 
(Computer)].
Folder structure (SD):
CJPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
DThe DPOF setting files are stored.
∫Copying still pictures on PC
SD card reader function (mass storage)
When the unit is connected to a PC and the SD 
card can be used as an external drive, still 
pictures on the card can be copied to the PC with 
Windows Explorer or other programs.
1 Double click the folder that contains the 
files on the removable disk ([100CDPFP] 
etc.).
2 Drag and drop the files onto the 
destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
≥Do not delete the SD card’s folders. Doing so 
may make the SD card unusable in this unit.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
About the PC display
Do not move or change the name of the 
folders and files recorded on this unit with 
Windows Explorer etc.
DVD_RTAV
DVD_CAMERA
A
VIDEO_TS DVD_CAMERA
B
DCIM Removable Disk
100CDPFP
MISC
C
D
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1Double click the   ( ) icon in 
task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
≥Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon 
may not be displayed.
2Select [USB Mass Storage 
Device] and click [Stop].
3Verify [MATSHITA DVD-RAM 
CAM-DD4 USB Device] or 
[MATSHITA DVD CAM-SD USB 
Device] is selected and click 
[OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the 
cable.
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
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Using 
software
1
Starting VideoCam Suite
For Windows Vista:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a 
guest user account, the software cannot be used.
For Windows XP/2000:
≥When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally 
authorized). If you log on with a login name other than Administrator, the software cannot be used.
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam 
Suite 1.0] # [VideoCam Suite].
Refer to the operating instructions of the software (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
≥When using VideoCam Suite, data can only be written to a DVD-RAM disc using this unit. This unit is 
only capable of reading other types of discs.
≥You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF 
operating instructions. (l78)
Select [start] # 
[All Programs (Programs)] # 
[Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] 
# [Manual].
Take care that the temperature of the unit, when connected to a PC, does not rise excessively 
(reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30 °C (86 °F)).
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software
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Using a 
Macintosh
1
If using a Macintosh
∫Operating environment for the SD card reader function (mass storage)
≥Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some 
personal computers cannot be used.
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.
≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
∫Copying still pictures on PC
1Connect this unit to a PC via the 
supplied USB cable.
≥The USB function selection screen will appear.
2Select [PC CONNECT(CARD)], 
then press the joystick.
3Double-click [NO NAME] icon 
displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in 
the [DCIM] folder.
4Drag and drop the files onto the 
destination folder (on the PC 
hard disk).∫To disconnect USB cable safely
Drag [NO NAME] icon to the [Trash], 
and then disconnect the USB cable.
Personal computerMacintosh
OSMac OS X v10.4
CPUPowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher)
Intel Core Duo
Intel Core Solo
RAM64 MB or more
InterfaceUSB port
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Preparation
Recording
Playback
With a PC
Others
90Indications
94Helpful hints
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Indications
1
Indications
∫Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
Remaining battery power 
(l21)
R 30minRemaining time for recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
NOV.15.2008
12:34 PMDate/time indication (l33)
¥/; (Red)Recording/writing to a disc 
(l37)
; (Green)Recording pause (l37)
Aspect ratio 16:9 (l48)
Auto mode (l36)
Manual mode (l49)
MFManual focus (l50)
2tZoom magnification indication 
(l41)
ªBack light mode (l46)
Image stabilizer (l43)
1/100Shutter speed (l52)
OPEN, F2.0F number (l52)
0dBGain value (l52)
Soft skin mode (l46)
;0h00m00s
R   30minSP
NOV.15.2008    12:34 PM
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
MNL
AWB
MNLR  1000.2
NOV.15.2008    12:34 PM
1/100OPEN
0dB
WIDE
AUTO
MNL
, Fade (White), Fade (Black) 
(l46)
MagicPix function (l46)
Zoom microphone (l42)
Wind noise reduction (l48)
, , Motion picture recording mode 
(l38)
5Scene mode (l50)
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
White balance (l51)
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Disc type (l22)
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-RW (unformatted)
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
ØSelf-Timer recording (l47)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures (l40)
640k480
640k360
 (White)
 (Green)
 (Red)SD card can be recorded
Recognizing the SD card
Recording/accessing the SD 
card
, Still picture quality (l40)
R 100Remaining number of still 
pictures
ZOOM
XPSPLP
AWB
0.3M
0.2
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