Panasonic Vdr M50pp Operating Instructions Manual

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When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC:
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
No drive icon appears on 
PC.The DVD Video Camera is not turned on.
Check the power supply.50
Driver is not properly recognized.
Turn PC off and on again. If the drive icon still does not appear, use 
“Refresh driver” in Device Manager to reinstall the driver.
Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, 
and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to 
PC.
Make sure the USB...

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The DVD-RAM drive of 
DVD Video Camera 
cannot be opened by PC 
Explorer or application. 
Error appears. Disc 
cannot be ejected.If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it.

When the time stamp of 
file in DVD-RAM is 
viewed on PC, it is 
different from the actual 
recording time.The file system of this DVD Video Camera is operated on Greenwich 
Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set. With 
Windows
® as of January, 2004, the time stamp of file viewed on 
Explorer looks...

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Miscellaneous
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
page
Power does not come on, 
or no operation occurs by 
pressing button.Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 164
Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact?
The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Please contact us.170
The date and time are 
incorrect.Has the DVD Video Camera been left unused for a long period of 
time?
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: 
Charge it.40
No scene can be deleted. Is the cursor placed...

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System Reset
If the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may 
recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be 
reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera.
1Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video 
Camera off.
Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor.
2Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset button for 
several seconds.
All settings will be reset....

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Major Specifications
DVD Video CameraInformation for your safety
Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power Consumption: When recording with LCD monitor off
VDR-M50PP approx. 4.9 W (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70PP approx. 5.2 W (in FINE mode)
CCD VDR-M50PP: 1/6-inch interlaced
VDR-M70PP: 1/4-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels
VDR-M50PP: approx. 680,000
VDR-M70PP: approx. 1,020,000
Number of effective pixels
VDR-M50PP: Movie: approx. 340,000
Still: approx. 340,000
VDR-M70PP: Movie: approx. 400,000
(approx. 530,000...

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*The MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format is a type of DVD Video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to 
MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, record in LPCM mode and the finalized DVD-R disc can later be played back on that DVD player.
.
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format 
(MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2)
Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD Video 
Recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG 
(VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 
960 pixels)
DVD-R disc...

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AC adaptor/ChargerInformation for your safety
Note:Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Power Source: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 19 W
0.5 W (When not in use)
DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A
(DVD Video Camera operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 2.40 (W) × 1.26 (H) × 3.58 (D) inch
[61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm ]
Weight: approx. 0.231 lbs (105 g) 

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with  your  unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Camcorder Repair             
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.     
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
 Please include your proof of purchase.  
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
 To further speed your repair,...

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products 
Limited Warranty 
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer 
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination 
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)  
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)   
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)   
LaborNinety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable 
Not...

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Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or 
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and 
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), 
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. 
Accessory Purchases 
Service in Puerto Rico...