Panasonic Vdr M30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Read This First 
To guide you, weve included following six chapters.
The section on “Setups” explains how to set up 
the DVD Palmcorder, battery pack, and set the 
date/time.
The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the 
basic operation of this DVD Palmcorder-
recording of movies, still images, external input,  
and playback of recorded images.
The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains 
settings on this DVD Palmcorder for more 
advanced usage.
The section on “Disc Navigation”...

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Introduction
●You can record even during playback
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of 
blank portion. 
You can start recording during playback New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
●Use Disc...

Quick Start Guide for Software
Features
Following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
≥Confirming the environment of connecting equipment: see page 134
Installation Guide (See page 134 for details)
1 Installing USB Driver.
≥Be sure not to connect the USB Cable before executing “USBready.exe” on the provided 
CD-ROM.
≥ After opening the “VDR-M30” drive from “My Computer”, and double-click “USB Ready” icon. “USB 
Ready” message will appear, and then connect the USB  Cable. Installation...

5Edit motion image and interractive DVD menu using MyDVD.
6 Insert the new DVD-R disc into the DVD palmcorder.
≥When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears 
on the LCD of DVD Palmcorder. Press “No” and then follow the instructions on the screen of your 
PC to make the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform initialization on DVD Palmcoder when using a 
DVD-R disc with computer.
7 Write images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD.
≥Write edited motion images to an 8...

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Table of Contents
Be sure to read the following before opening 
the package of CD-ROM .................................. 4
Cautions When Using ......................................... 7
Cautions When Storing ..................................... 10
Suggestions and Restrictions ........................... 10
Read This First ................................................. 11
Introduction ....................................................... 12
Quick Start Guide for Software...

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Advanced Techniques
Understanding Flow of Menu ............................ 80
Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 82
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject 
(Switching Program AE Mode) ...........................82
Adjusting Color (White Balance)............................83
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)...........85
Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Zoom) .................86
Reducing Wind Noise During Recording 
(Wind...

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Subsidiary Information
Cleaning.......................................................... 147
No DVD Palmcorder Operation - Check the 
Following: ..................................................... 148
Error Messages .............................................. 150
Troubleshooting .............................................. 157
System Reset ................................................. 164
Major Specifications........................................ 165
Introduction to Optional...

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Checking Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package: 
Battery Pack (model CGA-DU14A):
Portable power supply for this DVD 
Palmcorder. Charge it before use.AC Adapter/Charger (model PV-DAC13):
Used to power the DVD Palmcorder from AC 
outlet, or charge battery pack.DC Cord:
When powering the DVD Palmcorder from 
household AC outlet, use this cord to connect 
the DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/
charger.
Power  Ca ble:
Connect between household AC outlet...

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Names of Parts 
1 Recording indicator (P. 95)
The red indicator will light during recording.
2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 57)
3 Lens hood (P. 58)
Always remove this lens hood when using 
generally available tele-conversion or wide-
conversion lens.
4 Infrared receiver (P. 37)
When the remote controller is used to operate 
the DVD Palmcorder, this receiver will receive 
the infrared signal.
5 Zoom lever (P. 57)
Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to 
the W side for wide-angle.
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13 Diopter control (P. 48)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)
14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 52, 55)
Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is 
operating.
15 DISC EJECT button (P. 43)
Press and release this button to open the disc 
guide.16 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 55)
17 Card insertion block (P. 46)
18 Battery attachment platform (P. 39)
19 Record button (REC) (P. 52)
20 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P....