Panasonic Vdr M53pp Operating Instructions Manual

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Skip Playback of Movie
During playback, press the following buttons to 
locate the start of desired scene.
Press the e button: To skip to the first image of 
the scene following the one 
being played back, and start 
playback.
Press the f  button: To return to the first image of 
the scene being played back, 
and start playback.
Hold the e button: To continuously locate the 
beginnings of scenes, 
starting from the scene 
following the scene being 
played back. When the 
desired image appears,...

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Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)
1Press the MENU button 
during playback.
2Choose the option (point 
you want to go to), and 
then press the A button.Top : To go to the start, and enter playback 
pause.
End : To go to the end of last scene, and enter 
playback pause.
Specify : To go to a specified point and enter 
playback pause.  See the following for 
details.
lSpecifying the point to view
1Choose “Specify” in step 2 above, and then press 
the A button.
The screen for specifying the point to...

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On-Screen Information Display
Information Display during Playback
Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing.
lSwitching the information display 
mode
Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the 
display mode of on-screen information.
When using disc:
When using card:
*1 (movie),    (still with disc) or   (still with 
card)
*26 7
8 Program or 1
2
3
4
5 Play List*3Number of program or play list being played back 
(not displayed when all...

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Manually Focusing Subject
The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually 
focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.
Focusing during Recording
This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus).
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
Focusing range
You can switch the display mode of on-screen information:
On T (tele) side: approximately 3.6 feet (1 m) from lens...

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Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64):
Objects not in 
the center of 
screen
Objects 
moving rapidly
Object behind 
glass with 
water droplets, 
dirt on itObjects that 
are far and 
near at the 
same time Objects with 
little variation 
in brightness, 
such as a white 
wall
Dark objects
Night view Objects lit by 
neon sign, 
spotlight, etc. 
which glares or 
emits strong 
light
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Adjusting Exposure Manually
The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the 
exposure depending on the recording conditions.
1Press the EXPOSURE button during recording.
The exposure indicator will appear on the 
screen.
2Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the exposure while 
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD 
screen.Note:Pressing EXPOSURE will alternate between manual 
adjustment and auto exposure. With auto exposure, no 
indication...

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Using Auto Function
Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.
1Press the AUTO button.
“FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of 
DVD Video Camera for several seconds.
The following settings will reset to defaults:
FunctionWhen setting 
full autoPage
Program AE Auto 80
White balance Auto 81
Exposure Auto 66
Focus Auto 64
FULL AUTO
FULL AUTO
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Built-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP)
When recording photos in a dark place, or if the 
subject is lit from rear, the VDR-M95PP makes use 
of the built-in flash for automatic brightening: The 
flash can also be set to “On” where the light is 
always being emitted, or “Off ” when you wish to 
record without using the flash even in a dark place.
*
1 Without light emission, the “A” display is cleared 
when you press the Photo shot button halfway.
When using the flash, if you press the photo shot 
button...

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Setting Flash
(See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145)
When shooting stills, you can use the optional VW-
FLH3
*1 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for 
instructions.
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1 Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP
*2  Without light emission, the “A” display is cleared 
when you press the Photo shot button halfway. 
When using the flash, if you press the Photo shot 
button half-way the indication will change to “ ”.
Note:The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter 
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Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the 
LCD Monitor
When Program AE is set to “Low Light”, you can use the light from the LCD monitor to record a subject.
1Press the MENU button, and choose “Program 
AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu 
screen.
2Choose “Low Light”, and select it.
3Press the MENU button to end setting.
4Open the LCD monitor, turn it 180° so that it faces 
the same direction as the lens: The LCD monitor 
will shine white light.
Note:Use the viewfinder to check the...