Panasonic Vdr M53pp Operating Instructions Manual

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lHandling card
Do not use cards other than 
the designated ones.
Do not touch the card terminal 
or allow it to touch metal.
Do not paste anything other 
than exclusive label on label 
pasting portion.
Do not subject card to impact, 
bend card or drop it.
Do not disassemble card or modify it.
Do not expose card to water.
Do not use or store card in the following places:
−Where the temperature is high, such as in 
vehicle at high temperatures, in direct sunlight 
or near a heater.
−Where...

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Storage Capacity of Disc or Card 
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)
The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 84 for the setting of recording 
quality.
Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies)
*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies 
automatically between approx. 3-10 Mbps)
*2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
Note
:Audio in XTRA,...

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Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc
lNumber of recordable stills on one 
side of disc: 
Up to 999 (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP 
/ VDR-M75PP)
Up to 750 (VDR-M95PP)
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 
stills (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) 
or 750 stills (VDR-M95PP) on it, movies can also be 
recorded on it.
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Card
The number of recordable stills will vary depending 
on the recording quality: see page 85 for the setting 
of recording quality.
For...

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Setup
This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack.
Setting Up the DVD Video Camera
Holding DVD Video Camera
Using Grip Belt
Insert your right hand from the bottom of
DVD Video Camera up to the base of your
thumb.
Put your hand in a position where you can
easily operate the REC button, Photo
shot button, and the Zoom lever.
Adjust the length of grip belt so that the
DVD Video Camera is stable when you
press the REC button with your thumb.
1)Detach...

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To use as a Grip Belt again  (Only for VDR-M95PP)
1Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video 
Camera (1).
Press down the lock cover in the direction of the
arrow so that the belt will not fall out (2).
Attaching Shoulder Belt
Attaching Lens Cap
Pass the provided string through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and pass it through the hole in
the lens cap.
1Attach the lens cap string to lens cap.
Shorter side is for the lens cap.
2Attach the string to the attachment hole of DVD 
Video...

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Inserting Battery into Remote Controller  (Not included with VDR-M53PP)
Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller.
1Pull the battery holder out towards yourself while 
pressing a thin rod or other object into the PUSH 
hole.
2Insert the button type battery with the positive R 
terminal facing down.
3Slide the battery holder to close it.
Note:The life of the button type battery is approximately one year. 
If the battery is discharged, no operation is possible with 
remote...

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lUsing Remote Controller
To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote 
controller, point it at the infrared receiver before 
pressing buttons. If it does not work properly, do not 
forget to point it at the receiver to repeat the action. The 
remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
Note:When using the remote controller, make sure that the
infrared receiver on DVD Video Camera is not exposed to
direct sunlight or any intense light. If the infrared receiver
is subject to light stronger...

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Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a spot where you can hook 
your finger. Hook the finger there to open the 
monitor.
Note:See “LCD/EVF Setup” (P.92) for information on
displaying the viewfinder image regardless of whether
the LCD monitor is open or closed.
lRange of LCD monitor movement
The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately
90°.
If the LCD monitor is open 90°, the screen can be
tilted down by as much as 90°, and can also be tilted
up and...

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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it 
at a right angle to the DVD Video Camera.
Close the LCD monitor, with the LCD screen facing
inward, until a click is heard.
Note:Be sure to return the LCD monitor to a right angle to the
DVD Video Camera before closing it. If the LCD monitor
is tilted or faces outward from the camera body, it cannot
be closed to the DVD Video Camera.
If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD Video 
Camera, no image will appear in the...

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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded 
correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
1Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will 
appear.
3Press the f / e button  
to choose “Date Setup” 
and then press the c 
button to choose “Date 
Set”.
4Press the c button.
The figure for the month 
will be selected.
[The digit that is...