Panasonic Vdr M50pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing Display Format of Date and Time
You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day. The time
display format will also change as follows:
1Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
2Use the joystick to choose 
“Date Mode” on the “Date 
Setup” menu screen, and 
then press the Abutton.
The options will appear to 
the right of “Date Mode”: The Zmark will be attached 
to the currently selected option.
3Use the joystick to select the...

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About the Battery Pack
Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera
1Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform 
on this DVD Video Camera and slide it upward until 
a click is heard.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 Video Camera, remove the battery pack from it.
1Slide the...

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lRecordable time with fully charged 
battery pack (with no zoom 
operation, etc.)
For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera 
recordable time with fully charged battery pack [with 
model CGA-DU14A]:
VDR-M50PP
VDR-M70PP
*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 continuous recording time of DVD Video Camera in 
the left table shows the available...

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Remaining Battery Level Indicator
When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder
or on the LCD screen as follows:
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 period....

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Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor
It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from a household AC outlet when
you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptors could cause electric
shock or result in fire.
1Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
2Plug the power cable into household AC outlet.
3Plug one end of DC cord into the DC output jack on...

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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release 
it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator 
blinks, the cover of disc insertion compartment 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 Video Camera.  The 
orientation for inserting the disc into the disc guide is 
also specific:...

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Note:•Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery 
pack or AC adaptor is connected to DVD Video Camera.
•See page 74 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.•If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to 
“Check 4” on page 150.
•The disc insertion orientation is specific: Forcibly 
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the 
DVD Video Camera or Round DVD Holder of disc.
•If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close. 
Never try to forcibly close the...

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Removing Disc
1Set the power switch to “OFF” 
to turn the DVD Video Camera 
off.
2Press down the DISC EJECT 
lever once and release it. 
In a moment, the cover of disc 
insertion compartment 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 
exposed disc...

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Inserting and Removing Card
1
Turn the DVD Video Camera off.
2Open the cover of card 
insertion slot.
3Insert 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.
4Close the cover of card 
insertion slot.
Note:Do not push the label pasting 
portion of SD Memory Card when 
removing it: Doing so could 
damage the SD Memory Card.
When you close the cover, be sure 
not to insert the grip belt into the...

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Basic Techniques
This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings 
on DVD Video Camera.
Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera
Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off
While holding down the 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 “ ” or 
“ ” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when using 
card.
Turn the switch while holding down the button at the...