Panasonic Vdr M50pp Operating Instructions Manual

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1
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 148) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm 
DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such 
DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players.
1Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder (See page 
73).
2Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/player 
and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD video recorder/
player.
Note:•Do not insert a DVD-R disc that has not been finalized into 
a DVD video recorder: The recorded image data may be 
damaged.
•When playing back disc on another device, the Disc 
Navigation display will be different from the one on this 
DVD Video Camera.
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To Customers who Have a DVD Video Recorder with a 
hard disk
lThe following is possible using the hard disk of DVD video recorder:
1 Writing the images recorded on DVD-RAM disc in 
DVD Video Camera to hard disk of DVD video 
recorder.
2Dubbing the images recorded on hard disk to a DVD-
RAM disc or brand-new DVD-R disc.
(See the Operating Instructions of DVD video 
recorder for details.)
„Note when recording to hard disk of DVD 
video recorder
•Use video-only recorded discs.
•Depending on the DVD video recorder you are using, 
a disc with only photos or a disc on which photos and 
videos are mixed may not be recordable to the hard 
disk.
•No images recorded on a DVD-R disc on this Video 
Camera can be recorded to a hard disk.
•If your DVD video recorder has a card slot, you can 
write the photos recorded on a card on this Video 
Camera to disc or hard disk, so it is recommended that 
you record photos on card using this Video Camera.[Creating a Video-only disc] (Use procedure A or B)
A. Delete all photos on disc using Video Camera (See 
page 101).
•Be sure to use this DVD Video Camera to delete 
images: If you use the DVD video recorder to 
delete images, the images remaining on disc 
cannot be recorded to hard disk.
B. Use the Disc Navigation menu of DVD Video 
Camera to copy photos to card, and then delete those 
photos from the disc (See page 108).
•You can also connect the DVD Video Camera and 
DVD video recorder via the provided AV/S input/
output cable to record images to hard disk. Note, 
however, that the image quality will be slightly 
inferior. 
						

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2
Playback on DVD Player
1
Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc.
You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD 
player: See page 127.
No further data can be recorded on finalized disc.
Note:Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize the DVD-R disc 
recorded on the DVD Video Camera.
2Remove the disc from Round DVD Holder.
See “Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD 
Holder” on page 73.
3Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back.
See the instruction manual for DVD player.
Note:•See “Terminology” on page 148 for linear PCM recording.•DVD-R discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera can be 
played back on Panasonic DVD players, but playback on 
all DVD players is not guaranteed.
•Playback may not be possible on some DVD players, or 
it may depend on the recording status of DVD-R discs: In 
such cases, play back the DVD-R disc on this DVD Video 
Camera. 
						

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12
Removing from/and Replacing in Round DVD Holder
You can remove a DVD-RAM or a DVD-R disc used in this DVD Video Camera from Round DVD Holder and use 
the uncovered disc in DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM or 
8 cm DVD-R. Removing disc from Round DVD Holder may vary with the disc maker: See the disc instruction sheet. 
The following explains the procedure for removing the disc from and replacing it in the Round DVD Holder made 
by Panasonic.
It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in 
order to avoid getting dirt on disc.
Note:Using discs removed from holders on various devices may not always be possible.
How to Remove Disc
1Hold the Round DVD 
Holder with SIDE A facing 
up. While pushing the two 
release levers in the direction 
of arrows (1) marked on 
holder, slowly open SIDE A 
of the holder in the direction 
of arrows (2), taking care not 
to drop the disc.2Without touching the 
recording/playback surface, 
hold the disc edge and center 
hole to remove it.1
1
2
2
SIDE A mark Release 
levers
Do not open 
more than 90°. 
						

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Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder
1Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace 
the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label 
surface facing up, taking care not to touch the disc 
surface.2Close SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and push it 
to lock the release levers at positions (3).
When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder Comes Off
1Push the hinged portion of the holder piece marked 
SIDE A with thumb and middle finger, and warp it in 
the direction of arrows (4).2Fit the hinged portion of the other holder piece into 
the warped hinge portion.
Note:•Handle the disc carefully so that no scratches, dirt, 
fingerprints or dust adheres to the recording/playback 
surface.
•When not using the Round DVD Holder, store it in a case: 
Do not leave a bare holder as is.
•Be careful of dropping or impact: If you drop the Round 
DVD Holder, the disc may pop out.
•Do not subject the Round DVD Holder to force.
Disc Cleaning
Use a soft, dry cloth to lightly wipe off any dust, dirt, etc. 
adhering to disc, as shown in the figure. Never use 
solvent.  Do not use thinner, water, anti-static spray, etc. 
to clean disc.
3
3
SIDE A 
mark OPEN marks
SIDE A mark side or  
Label surface
4SIDE A mark side
Hinged portions
Approx. 90°
Use soft lint-free cloth to 
clean from inner to outer 
circumference in axial 
direction, or use puffer to 
blow dust off disc, like on 
camera lens. 
						

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Recording (Dubbing) Images
Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device 
You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD Video Camera.
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other AV device as follows:
1Set the input source on the 
DVD Video Camera to 
“LINE (L IN)”.
Switch the input referring to 
“Input Source” on page 88.
Choose “S LINE” to input 
S-VIDEO signal (Only for VDR-M70PP).
2Turn on the connected device, and start playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or 
viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD Video Camera.
The operation of this line-input recording is the same 
as for recording movie.
Note:•If you operate the DVD Video Camera connected to 
another device, always power the DVD Video Camera 
from household AC outlet using the AC adaptor.
•With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to 
record clearer images.
•The VDR-M50PP cannot record S-VIDEO input.•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from 
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to 
enter the recorded image.
•The recorded contents can be played back in the same 
manner as when playing back camera images recorded 
on this DVD Video Camera.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or 
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method 
(PHOTO Input)” on page 88 for details, and “Recording 
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
•The “Input Source” setting will return to “CAMERA” 
whenever DVD Video Camera is turned off.
•Recording of most images is prohibited by the copy-
guard signal to protect the copyright, except for images 
recorded on camcorders for personal enjoyment. “COPY 
PROTECTED” appears in these images: They cannot be 
recorded on this DVD Video Camera.
Typical copyright protected images include those of DVD 
video, LD, recorded video tapes, some parts of digital 
satellite broadcasts, etc.
•If a video signal that cannot be read by this DVD Video 
Camera is present - even in images recorded on the DVD 
Video Camera for personal enjoyment without copy-
guard signal - the input image may not be recorded 
normally.
•If the input signal is interrupted by switching the channel 
on TV or switching the signal using video selector (see 
“Terminology” on page 148), normal recording cannot be 
performed.
Before You Begin•Before connecting this DVD Video Camera to another device, be sure to 
turn both devices off.
•Insert a recordable disc or card in this DVD Video Camera (see P. 28, 31).
A/V
MICTo AV input/output jack
AV/S input/output cable 
(provided)To video/
audio output 
jacks
RedWhite
Signal flow
* If you are using VDR-M70PP and the connected AV device has an S-VIDEO output jack, 
you can connect the S-VIDEO jack of AV/S input/output cable.To S-video 
output jack*
Yellow
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Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras
You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card in DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/
output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video camera.
*1: The AV/S input/output cable provided with this DVD Video Camera can be directly connected to some video 
cameras.
*2: For relay adapters, JVC VZ-97 (a set of 3 adapters) and Audio-Technica ATL4C32M and PGF-517 (a set of 2 
adapters) are generally available.
*3: If the video camera to be connected has an S-VIDEO output jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera 
(VDR-M70PP only).
1Set the input source on the 
DVD Video Camera to 
“LINE (L IN)”.
Switch the input referring to 
“Input Source” on page 88.
Choose “S LINE” to input S-VIDEO signal (Only 
for VDR-M70PP).
2Turn on the connected device, and start playback.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen or 
viewfinder of this DVD Video Camera.
3Press the REC button.
Recording will start on this DVD Video Camera.
The operation of this line-input recording is the same 
as for recording movie.
Note:•With VDR-M70PP, using S-VIDEO will enable you to 
record clearer images.
•Reduce the volume of external input sound heard from 
the built-in speaker: The loud volume may cause noise to 
enter the recorded image.
•Still images can also be recorded on DVD-RAM disc or 
card. See “Switching External Input Recording Method 
(PHOTO Input)” on page 88 for details, and “Recording 
Stills” on page 52 for how to record still images.
A/V
MIC
To S-VIDEO output jack of 
video camera, etc.8mm video camera, VHS 
video camera, etc. 3 relay adapters
(generally available) 
*2
Signal flow
AV/S input/output cable (provided)*1
*3
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Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices
You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, onto other video devices.
Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes of those recorded on this DVD Video Camera 
(P.116).
Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device as shown in 
the following figure:
1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
2Press the MENU button.
3Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and 
then press the A button.
4Use the “Start PlayList” screen to select the play list 
to be recorded (dubbed), and then press the record 
button on the connected device: The DVD Video 
Camera will start playback and the recording device 
will record (dub) it.
Note:•Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer images.•Audio is heard from the speaker: If the volume is too high, 
noise may enter the dubbed image.
•Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video 
Camera from household AC outlet to prevent battery 
power from shutting off during recording on another video 
device.
A/V
MIC
Signal flow
To AV input/output 
jack
AV/S input/output 
cable (provided)To video/audio 
input jacks
Red
To S-VIDEO 
input jack of 
VCR, etc.*
* If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera.
Yellow
White 
						

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Advanced Techniques
This section explains various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera.
Understanding Flow of Menus
Press the MENU button during recording pause: The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear.
Tilt the joystick up, down, to the left or the right to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the 
option.
The screens used here to explain menus are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used. Some items will not appear when 
a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted.

Spor tsPo r t r a i tSpo t l i gh tSurf&SnowLow L i gh t
Auto
RAM
Program AEWhi te Ba l.
Dig. Zoo
mWind Cut
EIS
ENTER RETURN
Camera Func t i ons  Setup
Wide
Display of selected 
setup item
Selection of setup items
S: Camera Functions 
Setup
T: Record Functions 
Setup
:Date Setup
V: LCD SetupW: Initial SetupFunctions settable
WIDE mode will not appear on VDR-M50PP.
When “Wide 16:9” is specified, black bands will appear across 
the top and bottom of screen.
* The menu screen, the screen for playing back images 
recorded with “Wide 4:3” specified, and Disc Navigation 
screen are not set to Wide screen mode.Display of disc or card 
being used (P. 55)Settable
Options 
Guide display 
						

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lFlow of Menus
Refer to page indicated for details about each function.
Camera Functions Setup
Program AE (P. 80)
White balance (P. 81)
EIS (P. 83)
Digital zoom (P. 57)
Wind Cut (P. 83)
Wide
*1 (P. 84)*1 Not displayed on VDR-M50PP. Displayed on VDR-
M70PP only for movies using DVD-RAM disc.
Recording Functions Setup
Movie quality*2 (P. 86)
Input selection (P. 88)
External still input
*3 (P. 88)
Self-timer*4 (P. 89)
On-screen information display 
output 
*5(P. 90)
*2: The quality mode will appear when using card (P. 87)
*3: Displayed when DVD-RAM disc (PHOTO mode) or 
card is used, and input selection is set to external 
signal or S external signal.
*4: Displayed only with stills
*5: Displayed only when input source is set to 
“CAMERA”
Date Setup
Display format (P. 41)
Date setting (P. 40)
LCD Setup
Brightness (P. 91)
Color density (P. 91)
Initial Setup
Beep (P. 92)
Power Save (P. 92)
Recording LED (P. 93)
Language selection (P. 93)
Reset (P. 94)
You can use the joystick on DVD Video Camera to select various setting options in menu.
Note:•Pressing the MENU button during recording will not work.•The menu screen will disappear when it is left for approx. 
1 minute without any operation.
•With VDR-M70PP, if the MENU button is pressed with a 
still image displayed, the size of the image will change. 
Pressing the MENU button again will restore the original 
image size.
Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up
On Au t o
RAM
Program AE :Whi te Ba l. :
Dig. Zoom :
Wind Cut    : EIS :
ENTER RETURN40x
Of f
Au t o
:4:3 Wide 
Rec o rd Func t i ons Se t up
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I npu t Source : CAMERA
S e l f  T i me r : O f f
OSD Ou t p u t : On   PHOTO  I n p u t : F i e l d
ENTER RETURN
Da t e Se t up
RAM
Da t e  Se t Da t e Mode : M/D/Y
ENTER
RETURN
LCD Setup
RAM
Co l o r  L e v e l Brightness
ENTER
RETURN
Initial Setup
RAMReset La nguage : Eng l i s h
ENTER RETURNBeep : O n
Po
wer Save : Of f
Record LED : On
Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up
On Au t o
RAM
Program AE :Whi te Ba l. :
Dig. Zoom : EIS :
ENTER RETURN40x Au t o
Wind Cut    :Of fWide :4:3
Rec o rd Func t i ons Se t up
RAM
V I DEO Mo d e : F I NE
I npu t Source : CAMERA
OSD Ou t p u t : On  
ENTER
RETURN
Spor tsPortraitSpo t l i gh tSu r f &SnowL o w L i gh t
Auto
RAM
Program AEWhi te Ba l.
D i g . Zoom
Wind Cut
EIS
ENTER RETURNCamer a Func t i ons  Setu p
Wide 
or or 
Press the A button directly to choose an option from menu.
To return to the previous screen, press the C button.
Pressing the MENU button again will cause the menu screen to 
disappear.
Press the MENU button. 
						

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Setting Up Camera Functions
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)
This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for 
optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment 
or purpose of filming.
1Press the MENU button, use the joystick to choose 
“Program AE” on the “Camera Functions Setup” 
screen, and then press the A button.
The options will appear to the right of “Program AE”.
2Use the joystick to choose 
the desired option, and then 
press the A button: The 
selected option will be set.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
The menu screen will disappear.
Note:•You can check the selected AE mode on the on-screen 
information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto 
mode.
•The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory 
even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically judges 
the subject and surrounding environment for optimum 
recording.
 Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly 
moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the 
image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode for 
recording.
 Por trait : Creates a shallow depth of field so that the 
person or subject appears against a softened background.
 Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject 
portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as 
in a wedding or on stage.
 Surf & Snow : Prevents underexposure of subject 
portrait face, etc. in a place where reflection of light is 
intense, such as at the seaside in midsummer or on a ski 
slope.
 Low Light : Allows user to record in a dark place 
even with decreased lighting: However, an after-image 
will appear with a moving subject.
Note that the Low Light mode cannot be used when the 
recording quality mode is STD.
If there is difficulty in automatically focusing subject 
image, adjust the focus manually.
Before You Begin•See page 79 for how to set.
•No menu screen appears with external input.
MENU
Tilt up/down and left/right 
to select, and then press 
A to designate.
Camer a Func t i ons  Setu p
Spor tsPortraitSpo t l i gh tSu r f &SnowL o w L i gh t
Auto
RAM
Program AEWhi te Ba l.
Dig .Zoo
m
Wind Cut
EIS
ENTER RETURN
Wide 
30MIN 0:00:00
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SEP 30 2004
Selected AE mode