Panasonic Vdr M53pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Read This First 
To guide you, weve included the following six chapters.
The section on “Setup” explains how to set up the 
DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the 
date/time.
The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the 
basic operation of this DVD Video Camera-
recording of movies, still images, external input,  
and playback of recorded images.
The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains 
settings on this DVD Video Camera for more 
advanced usage.
The section on “Disc Navigation”...

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Introduction
lYou can record even immediately following playback (page 51)
Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of
a blank portion. 
New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.
lYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 98)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back).
lUse Disc Navigation to create your original movie (page...

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Quick Start Guide for Software
Only for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP
Features
The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
Confirming the environment of connecting equipment: see page 130.
Installation Guide (see page 130 for details)
1Connect this DVD Video Camera to the PC as illustrated below.
2Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, DVDfunSTUDIO and DVD-MovieAlbumSE).
The software can also be installed from the “Setup Menu”.
If the “Setup Menu” does not appear,...

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3Export video clips to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
4DVDfunSTUDIO program will automatically start. (see page 144 for details)
5Edit video clip files and introduce interactive DVD menus using DVDfunSTUDIO Software.
6Insert a new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video Camera.
When making an original DVD-R disc using DVDfunSTUDIO software, a message for initialization
appears on the LCD of DVD Video Camera. Select “No” and then follow the instructions on the screen
of your PC to make the original DVD-R disc. Do...

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Table of Contents
Important Information ........................................  2
Be sure to read the following before opening 
the CD-ROM package  ....................................  4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  ...........................  5
Cautions When Using  .......................................  7
Cautions When Storing  ...................................  10
Suggestions and Restrictions  .........................  10
Read This First  ...............................................  11
About...

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Setting Up Camera Functions .........................  80
Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject 
(Switching Program AE Mode)  ......................... 80
Adjusting Color (White Balance) .......................... 81
Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ......... 83
Reducing Wind Noise during Recording (Wind 
Cut) ................................................................... 83
Setting Up Record Functions  ..........................  84
Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)...

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Supplementary Information
Introduction to Optional Accessories  ............  145
Video Camera Accessories  ............................... 145Cleaning ........................................................  146
Terminology ..................................................  147
Before Requesting Service  ...........................  149
Error Messages  ............................................  151
Troubleshooting ............................................  157
System Reset...

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Check Provided Accessories
Make sure that you have found all the following accessories in the package: 
 : Not included with VDR-M53PP.
Battery Pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) 
VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A)
Portable power supply for this DVD Video 
Camera. Charge it before use.AC Adaptor/Charger (VSK0677):
Used to power the DVD Video Camera from 
AC outlet, or charge battery pack.DC Cord:
When powering the DVD Video Camera from 
household AC outlet, use this cord to connect 
the DVD Video...

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Names of Parts 
1 Built-in flash (VDR-M95PP) (P.68)
There is a sensor at the top of the flash.
2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35)
3 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51)
4 Infrared receiver (VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/
VDR-M95PP) (P. 37)
When the remote controller is used to operate 
the DVD Video Camera, this receiver will receive 
the infrared signal.
5 Recording indicator (P. 94)
The red indicator will light during recording.
6 Optical 10x zoom lens (VDR-M75PP/VDR-
M95PP)
Optical 24× zoom lens...

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15 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37)
16 Diopter control (P. 37)
To adjust the focus of image appearing in the 
viewfinder (pull out the viewfinder).
17 ACCESS/PC indicator (VDR-M55PP/VDR-
M75PP/VDR-M95PP) (P. 9, 51, 52)
ACCESS indicator* (VDR-M53PP)
Will blink or light when the disc in DVD Video 
Camera is accessed (write or read is executed) 
or the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC.
18 Photo shot button (P.52)
Used when shooting still images.
19 DISC EJECT lever (P. 46)
Press and release this lever to open...