Panasonic Vdr M53pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Installing DVDfunSTUDIO
Does not support recording to DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs with the DVD Video Camera. 
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and click 
“DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2” on the “Setup Menu” screen.
If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, 
double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
2The screen for installing “DVDfunSTUDIO” will 
appear. Click “Next”.
3Choose “NTSC (North America)” for the TV 
broadcast system. Click “Next”.
4“Choose Destination Location” will appear. If you 
do not wish to change...

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If you insert an unformatted DVD-R disc in the DVD Video Camera. . . .
The following message is displayed on the camera monitor: “This disc must be formatted before it can be 
used by this camera”.
Follow these steps when authoring DVD-R discs with DVDfunSTUDIO. 
1Press the g button to cancel formatting. 
Formatting discs at this time prevents you from 
using them with DVDfunSTUDIO. (However, 
formatted discs can be used for recording 
movies and shots and with the camera.) 
2Start DVDfunSTUDIO....

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Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc 
Recorded on DVD Video Camera
Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD Video disc (DVD-R disc) from the 
images recorded on this DVD Video Camera, following the procedure below:
1Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD 
Video Camera, and connect the DVD Video 
Camera to the USB terminal of PC.
Note:Connect the DVD Video Camera to the AC Adaptor.
2Align the DVD Video Camera power switch with 
 or  .
3Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit...

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8DVDfunSTUDIO starts automatically. When the 
folder selection screen (CollectTool) appears, 
click OK.
After a few moments, the exported scene will be 
automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO 
editing screen.
Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired 
style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen.
(If multiple drives exist, for example, another 
drive may have been selected.)
If the contents are not displayed, click [Tool], 
[Preference], and [DVD drive] to select the drive 
(the...

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Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories
Video Camera Accessories
* Please refer to page 43 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. 
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.
Accessory No.Description
LM-AF30U 8cm DVD-RAM
LM-AF60U 8cm DVD-RAM
LM-RF30V 8cm DVD-R
PV-DAC13 AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable
CGA-DU14A* 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU21A 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium...

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Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera.
lCleaning LCD screen and camera 
lens
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning 
the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch 
it, or subject it to impact. Doing so could cause a 
defect in the screen, resulting in display 
unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
lIf dust adheres to the viewfinder 
lens, remove it using a cotton cloth.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could 
scratch the...

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Te r m i n o l o gy
DVD-RAM disc:
Rewritable DVD disc.
DVD-R disc:
One-time recordable DVD disc.
DVD Video format:
This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record videos 
(movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format.
DVD Video recorder:
This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that conforms 
to the DVD Video Recording format. Some DVD Video recorders can record on a DVD-R disc...

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Disc-protect:
This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot 
be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized.
Howling:
This phenomenon occurs as follows: when the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, 
the audio input to the microphone of DVD Video Camera is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, 
and the signal is again input to the microphone. This is repeated to form an endless loop of audio signal, 
and...

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Before Requesting Service
Check 1No movie can be recorded
Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R 
disc.
Check the following:
Is the correct type of disc inserted?Is power switch set to “ ”?Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera write-
protected? Release the write-protect.
If you are using a DVD-R, has it been finalized?Does disc have remaining recording space?
If movie still cannot be recorded after the above 
checks, the disc may be damaged: use another disc.
Check 2No still can be...

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Check 5No DVD Video Camera operation
Is a fully charged battery pack attached?
Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet?
Check 6No image in viewfinder
Is LCD monitor open?
No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video 
Camera.
Check 7No image appears on the LCD 
screen or in the viewfinder

Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB 
cable?
Unplug the USB cable.
Does DVD Video Camera stop at the end of the 
scene to which wipe-out was...