Panasonic Vdr M30 Operating Instructions Manual

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Battery Remaining Level Indicator
When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Palmcorder, the battery remaining level appears in the 
viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note:Note:If you use the optional CGA-DU07A battery pack at low temperatures, “
” may not appear, and the battery usable 
time may be shorter.
If you use the provided CGA-DU14A battery pack, the remaining level indicator “
” may be displayed for an extended 
period, and “” or “” may be displayed for a shorter...

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Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD Palmcorder from household 
AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:Note:Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger to power the DVD Palmcorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could 
cause electric shock or result in fire.
1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
3Plug one end...

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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and 
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator 
blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open 
slightly.
2Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the 
disc guide until it stops.
Note that the recording/playback surface of 
disc must face the inside of DVD Palmcorder.  
The orientation for inserting the disc into the 
disc guide is also...

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Note:Note:Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery 
pack or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD 
Palmcorder.
See page 78 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to 
page 148.
The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly 
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the 
DVD Palmcorder or Round DVD Holder of disc.
If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close. 
Never try to forcibly...

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Removing Disc
1Set the power switch to 
“POWER OFF” to turn the 
DVD Palmcorder off.
2Press down the DISC 
EJECT button once and 
release it. 
In a moment, the cover of 
disc insertion block will 
open slightly.
3Gently open the cover until 
it stops.
When the cover is fully 
open, the disc will slightly 
come out from the disc 
guide, and stop.
4Remove the 
disc.
Hold the top 
of Round 
DVD 
Holder as 
shown in the 
illustration and gently pull it out.
Note:Be careful not to touch the disc...

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Inserting and Removing Card
Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD Palmcorder off.
1Inserting Card 
Open the cover of card 
insertion block with power 
turned off.
2Insert card with its contacts 
inward until it locks.Removing Card
Push the center of card 
edge: The card will come 
out so that it can be held by 
fingers.
3Close the cover of card 
insertion block.
Note:Note:Do not push the label pasting 
por tion of SD Memor y Card when 
removing...

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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD 
Palmcorder.
Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder
Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off
While holding down the red button at the center of 
power switch, set the switch according to each 
recording function:
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “
 
VIDEO” or “PHOTO” when using disc, or set it 
to “ PHOTO” when using card.
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Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus 
to suit your eyesight.
Note:If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the 
viewfinder will be off.
Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is 
pulled out.
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you can 
hook your finger. Hook the...

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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at 
right angles to the DVD Palmcorder.
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Palmcorder 
with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is 
heard.Note:Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the 
DVD Palmcorder before closing it or replacing it on the 
DVD Palmcorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD 
monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD 
Palmcorder.
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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
1Turn the DVD Palmcorder on.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will 
appear.
3Use the joystick to choose 
“Date Setup” and then 
“Date Set”.
4Tilt the joystick to the 
right.
The figure for the month 
will be selected.
[The digit that is 
highlighted first depends 
o n  t h...