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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 cable is completely plugged into this DVD Video 
Camera.
If a yellow “!” mark is attached to some device in Windows
® Device 
Manager, uninstall the USB device driver, and then reinstall it, 
following the procedure on page 133.
Error occurs in playback 
of DVD Video Camera on 
PC.If error occurs with USB connection, the transfer rate is not sufficient. 
It is recommended that you use a USB terminal conforming to 
USB2.0 when connecting the DVD Video Camera.148
Application is 
abnormally run on PC.Turn the PC and DVD Video Camera off, and try again.

Error occurs during 
writing to DVD-R disc.The temperature of DVD Video Camera is too high due to continuous 
operation.
Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC once, remove the disc 
from the DVD Video Camera, and then turn it off. After a few 
moments, connect them again and write to a brand-new disc.
Transfer of images stops. Connect the DVD Video Camera to another USB terminal of PC. If 
your PC is a desktop type, it is recommended that you use USB 
terminal on the back of PC. 
DVD-RAM/R/RW drive 
built into PC cannot be 
used after the provided 
software has been 
installed.This problem may be solved if the software related to DVD-RAM/R/
RW of your PC is upgraded, or if the DVD-RAM driver is uninstalled. 
However, with Windows
® 98 Second Edition / Me / 2000 
Professional, uninstalling the DVD-RAM driver will make it 
impossible for the JPEG stills recorded on DVD-RAM on this DVD 
Video Camera to be read by the PC.
DVD-R disc cannot be 
played back on DVD-
MovieAlbumSE.DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read on 
DVD-R disc: Use optional-user provided DVD video playback 
software to play back DVD-R disc on PC.138
Error appears when 
starting DVD-
MovieAlbumSE.Make sure that your PC display adapter (video card) conforms to 
DirectX 8.1.
Video written to hard disk 
of PC cannot be edited 
on DVD-MovieAlbum 
copy tool.DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot edit DVD-VR data stored on hard disk 
of PC: Copy the data to another DVD-RAM disc and then edit it.

Movies are not 
recognized by 
application in PC.Make sure the power switch of this DVD Video Camera is set to 
“”, “” or “”.
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work when the 
DVD Video Camera is 
connected to PC.While the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC, use Explorer to 
right-click the DVD Video Camera drive icon and execute “Eject”.
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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 different from the actual recording time. The actual 
recording time will appear as date/time indication on playback 
screen.
When DVD-
MovieAlbumSE is 
started, “Disc in Drive X: 
cannot be used” 
appears.A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE 
cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM.
Click the “Preference” button in the dialog box, click the “Device 
setting” tab to choose the drive where DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the 
“Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”.141
An image that should 
have been recorded 
does not appear when 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started.Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE 
screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where 
DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the “Drive Select” column, and then click 
“OK”.
“DISC ERROR” appears 
when releasing write-
protect.A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool 
(WPTOOL) equipped with the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM 
provided with this DVD Video Camera cannot be released on this 
DVD Video Camera as is. Use the write-protect setting tool on PC 
to release the write-protect.
No USB HS (high speed) 
connection even when 
USB2.0 card is used.Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with 
the USB2.0 card.
You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker in 
order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).
Executing “Export” on 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE will 
interrupt reading 
midway.Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway.

When executing “Export” 
on DVD-MovieAlbumSE, 
it takes much time to 
read.
•If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time 
because data must be re-encoded and read. 
•If “Divide by Marker” is not chosen, it may take some time because 
data will be read while being re-encoded.141
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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 on the scene to be deleted?
If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted 
even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colors 
of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.96
Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery pack or AC adaptor before setting the 
power switch to “OFF”?
Connect the battery pack or AC adaptor, set the power switch to 
“ ” and then “OFF”, and remove the disc.42, 45, 50
DVD Video Camera 
cannot be operated from 
remote controller.Is the remote controller pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD 
Video Camera?
Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD Video Camera.37
Is the infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera exposed to direct 
sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?
The remote controller cannot operate the DVD Video Camera when 
strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of 
the DVD Video Camera.37
Is there a battery in the remote controller?
Also check the polarities of battery. The battery could be dead: Try 
replacing it.36
Is the DVD Video Camera powered?
Tu r n  i t  o n .50
Disc cover cannot be 
closed.Is disc correctly inserted?
Was disc inserted from wrong direction?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.46
Is disc inserted in wrong orientation?
Remove the disc, and then reinsert it.46
Connect a fully charged battery pack or AC adaptor, and then turn 
the DVD Video Camera on.23
Cover will not open. Did you disconnect the battery pack or AC adaptor during removal 
of disc? Reconnect the battery pack or AC adaptor, and then turn the 
DVD Video Camera on.42, 45
Operating sound is heard 
cyclically.This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does 
not indicate a fault. 
						

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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.
Note:Do not press the reset button with undue force.
lList of setting items
* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.
ItemDefaultSetting 
method
Camera Functions Setup Program  AE Auto P.  80
White Bal. Auto P. 81
ElS On P. 83
Dig.Zoom 40× P. 57
Wind Cut Off P. 83
Wide 4:3 P. 84
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE P. 86
Quality FINE P. 87
Input Source CAMERA P. 88
PHOTO Input Field P. 88
Self Timer Off P. 89
OSD Output On P. 90
Date Setup Date Mode M/D/Y P. 41
Date Set JAN 1 2004 12:00AM P. 40
LCD Setup Brightness P. 91
Color Level P. 91
Initial Setup Beep On P. 92
Power Save Off P. 92
Record LED On P. 93
Language English P. 93 
						

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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 when 16:9 is set)
Still: approx. 960,000
Lens VDR-M50PP: F1.8-3.6, f = 1/16-1-1/2 (2.1-37.8 mm)
VDR-M70PP: F1.8-2.4, f = 3/16-1-1/2 (3.8-38 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-7/16 (37 mm)
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 18× (VDR-M50PP), Optical 10x (VDR-M70PP), (40×-
500x (VDR-M50PP), 40×- 240x (VDR-M70PP) with digital 
zoom added) 40x for still
Required minimum illumination 12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected)
Viewfinder 0.33-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone 
cannot be used)
Recording mode Movie (with sound)
Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard)
Maximum 
recordable time 
(per side)DVD-RAM disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
DVD-R disc approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)
Maximum number of 
recordable stillsDVD-RAM disc 
(per side)999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the 
recordable number will decrease.
SD Memory Card
(when using 32 MB card)VDR-M50PP approx. 220 (in FINE mode)
VDR-M70PP approx. 50 (in FINE mode)
Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card. 
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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 Movie: Conforming to DVD Video Recording format
(when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected)
Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (VDR-M50PP: 640 × 480 pixels, 
VDR-M70PP: 1280 × 960 pixels) standard
Audio playback format MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3
Recording media
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Jacks Video/audio input/output × 1,  External microphone input × 1, 
USB port (connected to PC USB port) × 1
USB USB2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
Battery system Lithium-ion
Dimensions 
(W × H × D)approx. 2-1/2(W) × 3-1/2(H)  × 5-3/4 (D)  inch
[64 (W)  × 89 (H) × 146 (D)  mm] (excluding projections)
Operating temperature (humidity) 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%).
32-86 °F (0-30 °C) when connected to PC
Storage temperature -4-140 °F (-20-60 °C)
Weight VDR-M50PP approx. 1.08 lbs (490 g )
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.10 lbs (500 g )
(without battery pack or disc)
Total weight when recording VDR-M50PP approx. 1.27 lbs (575 g)
VDR-M70PP approx. 1.29 lbs (585 g)
 (when using CGA-DU14A battery pack)
Provided accessories AC adaptor/Charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable, 
remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens 
cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord, 
software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in Round 
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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, please provide  
 an explanation of what  wrong with the unit  
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here. 
						

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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 Applicable Parts
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months 
One (1) Year 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
Ten (10) Days 
Five (5) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Contact Number 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In: 21” 
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger 
In-Home or Carry-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. 
You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the  warranty period. If non-rechargeable 
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or 
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or 
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic 
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include 
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require 
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or 
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, 
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or 
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or 
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, 
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is 
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel 
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or  other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are 
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE 
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer 
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the 
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH 
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.    
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 
COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or 
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished 
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.    
						

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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 
Customer Services Directory 
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Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic 
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or, send your request by E-mail to:
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You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)    1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)Panasonic Services Company 
20421 84th Avenue South, 
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company 
Factory Servicenter: 
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277