Panasonic Vdr M30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Disc Navigation Functions:
●: Available;-: Unavailable
*3 If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message “Disc is not formatted” will appear. Initialize the disc, following the 
subsequent messages ( See page 44).
FunctionDisc usedReference 
page
DVD-RAMDV D-R
Scene Delete●-103
Edit Thumbnail
●-105
Skip
●-106
Fade
●-107
Combine
●-109
Divide
●-110
Move
●-108, 125
Copy
●-111
Select Start → Current
●●114
Current → End 
●●114
All
●●114
Detail
●●115
PlayList Switch
●-120
Play
●-121
Create
●-119
Edit...

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Card Navigation Functions:
Recording on Disc
You can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs 
on this DVD Palmcorder for recording. The 
recorded video and audio will be stored on an 8 cm 
DVD-RAM disc or 8 cm DVD-R disc.
Using disc allows you to record without 
overwriting previous recordings, and also to store 
your valuable recordings for as long as need be 
while retaining clarity. 
With disc you can immediately access recording 
and playback, in contrast to videotape, which must 
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Immediate Reviewing of Recorded 
Image
You can check the recorded movie or still in the 
viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
Editing in Various Ways on DVD 
Palmcorder Alone
Using the Disc Navigation feature simple editing 
can be performed. Segments can be shortened or 
rearranged and simple titles can be added. In 
general, your PC’s media player will not be capable 
of playing recordings made on this unit without the 
use of additional third party software.
Using with Various Devices
Connect...

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Setups
This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Palmcorder and battery pack.
Setting Up the DVD Palmcorder
Attaching adjuster (securing tab)
1Pass the belt through the attachment part of 
DVD Palmcorder.2Pass the belt through the adjuster (securing tab).
3Adjust the length of hand strap.
Holding DVD Palmcoder
To use as a Grip Belt
Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Palmcorder up to the base of your thumb.
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To use as a Hand Strap
Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to carry the DVD Palmcorder.
1Detach the tip of the Grip Belt from the Lens Cap 
String Holder and adjust the length of it.2Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.
Attaching Shoulder Belt
Attaching Lens Cap
Pass the provided string through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and pass it through the hole 
in the lens cap.
1Pass the one end of the Lens Cap String through 
the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part....

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Inserting Battery into Remote Controller
Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller.
1Slide the cover to remove it.
2Insert the button type battery with the positive 

 terminal facing up.
3Slide the cover to close it.
Note:Note:The life of the button type battery is approximately one year. 
If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with 
remote controller: Replace the battery.
Removing Battery from Remote Controller
1While pushing the battery stopper, slide...

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●Using Remote Controller
Point the remote controller to the infrared receiver 
on the DVD Palmcorder. The remote controllable 
distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
Note:Note:When using the remote controller, make sure that the 
infrared receiver on DVD Palmcorder is not exposed to 
direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver 
is subject to light stronger than the infrared light from 
remote controller, the DVD Palmcorder cannot be 
operated by remote controller.
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Setting Up the Battery Pack
The CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Palmcorder has not been charged at purchase time: 
Charge it before using the DVD Palmcorder.
Note:Note:Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Palmcorder: Using other batteries could 
cause the DVD Palmcorder to malfunction, or result in fire.
Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger to charge the battery pack: Using other chargers could cause electric 
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Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder
1Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment 
platform on this DVD Palmcorder and slide it 
upward until a click is heard.Note:Note:Make sure that the battery pack is in the correct 
orientation.
Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached: 
Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to 
fall, resulting in damage.
Removing Battery Pack
After using the DVD Palmcorder, remove the battery pack from it.
1Slide the BATTERY EJECT switch...

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●Recordable time with fully charged 
battery pack (with no zoom 
operation, etc.)
The reference for DVD Palmcorder recordable time 
with fully charged battery pack is between 40 and 
60 minutes [with model CGA-DU14A]:
*1The time in XTRA mode is only for reference: It varies 
depending on recording contents.
*2LPCM mode can be set only when DVD-R disc is used.
Continuous Recording (without zoom):
The continuously recordable time of DVD 
Palmcorder in the left table shows the time 
available...