Panasonic Vdr M50pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Skip Playback of Movie
During playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the 
start of desired scene.
Tilt down once : To skip to the first image of the 
scene following the one being 
played back, and start playback.
Tilt up once : To return to the first image of the 
scene being played back, and start 
playback.
 Hold down : To continuously locate the 
beginnings of scenes, starting 
from the scene following the scene 
being played back. When the 
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Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)
1Press the MENU button 
during playback.
2Choose the option (point you 
want to go to), and then press 
the A button.Top : To go to the start, and enter playback pause.
End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter 
playback pause.
Specify : To go to a specified point and enter 
playback pause.  See the following for 
details.
lSpecifying the point to view
1Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press the 
A button.
The screen for specifying the point to go...

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On-Screen Information Display
Information Display during Playback
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.
lSwitching the information display 
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display 
mode of on-screen information.
When using disc:
When using card:
*1 (movie),    (still with disc) or   (still with 
card)
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8 Program or 1
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5 Play List*3Number of program or play list being played back (not 
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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually 
focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
Focusing during Recording
This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
•On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens...

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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64):
Objects not in 
the center of 
screen
Objects 
moving rapidly
Object behind 
glass with 
water droplets, 
dirt on itObjects that 
are far and 
near at the 
same time Objects with 
little variation 
in brightness, 
such as white 
wall
Dark objects
Night view Objects lit by 
neon sign, 
spotlight, etc. 
which glares or 
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Adjusting Exposure Manually
The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the 
exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.
2Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure while 
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD 
screen.Note:•Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual 
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no 
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Using Auto Function
Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press the AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of 
DVD Video Camera for several seconds.
The following settings will reset to defaults:
FunctionWhen setting 
full autoPage
Program AE Auto 80
White balance Auto 81
Exposure Auto 66
Focus Auto 64
FULL AUTO
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Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video Camera. 
Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details on microphone, 
see “Major Specifications” on page 165.
Note:This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from Video Camera).
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Setting Video Flash (Only for VDR-M70PP)
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145)
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Viewing on TV Screen
Connecting to a TV 
Use the provided AV/S  input/output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows:
* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Note:•Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback.•Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is 
turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling  (see 
“Terminology” on page 148) from the TV speakers.
•Carefully connect the input and output cables to the 
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Viewing on TV Screen 
1Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input 
connection the DVD Video Camera is connected to. 
This is often refered to as “line”.
Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch 
the TV input.
2Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing 
will appear on the TV screen.
You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or 
viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
3Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback,...