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, 
release the e button: 
Playback will start from that 
point.
Hold the f button: To continuously locate the 
beginnings of scenes 
backward, starting from the 
scene preceding the scene 
currently being played back. 
When the desired image 
appears, release the f 
button: playback will start 
from that point.
Note:If you perform skip playback during playback pause, the 
DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at 
the beginning of the located scene.
Pressing the e button in the last scene on disc will set 
the DVD Video Camera to playback pause mode at the 
last image.
See “Check 3” on page 149 if skip playback does not 
operate normally.
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Playing Back Stills
Press the following buttons during playback to 
quickly play back stills in sequence.
Press the e button: to display stills one by one 
forward
Press the f button: to display stills one by one 
backward[When using disc]
Releasing the control buttons will start continuous 
playback.
[When using card]
When the control button is released, the photo at 
that point will be displayed, and then the DVD Video 
Camera will enter playback pause mode.
Set the slide show function for continuous display 
(P. 129).
Portion being played back
Press the f 
button twicePress the f 
button oncePress the e 
button oncePress the e 
button twice
Press the 
f 
button oncePress the e 
button oncePress the e 
button twice
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3
Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3Portion being played back
Pressing the 
f button at a point several seconds 
from the start of scene being played back will return to 
the start of the scene preceding that being played 
back.
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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 go to will 
appear.
2Use the control buttons to select the desired time 
of chosen point.
Press the f button : To select the start.
Press the e button : To select the end.
Press the d or c button :
–Press once: To move the cursor in 10-
second units (1-still units 
for card)
–Hold down: To move the cursor in 1-
minute units (10-still units 
for card)
3Press the A button to enter the selection.
The DVD Video Camera will go to the specified 
point and enter playback pause mode.
Pressing A again will start playback.
To cancel the “Go To” procedure midway, press the 
g button before going to the specified point.
Note:If multiple scenes are selected using the Disc Navigation 
function or SELECT button, choosing “Top” will jump to 
the beginning of selected scenes (P. 123).
When multiple scenes are selected, the total time of 
selected scenes will appear in the “total recording time” 
display.
With card, the number of stills will appear at the “TOP”, 
“CURRENT”, “END” and “GO TO” indicators.
The cursor may not move at same-pitch intervals.
Go T o
RAM
ENTER RETURN
En dSpec i f y
To p
Go To
T O P END ENTER CANCEL
GO TO
0:00:00 0:24:240: 03: 26
0: 03: 26TOP ENDCURRENT
Position of currently 
played back imageTotal recording time of 
all selected scenes
Cursor
Cursor position
Go To
T O P END ENTER CANCEL
TOP
GO  TOEND CURRENT
0:00:00
0:00:00 0:24:240: 03: 26
(When the start of scene is selected)
Cursor at current image position.
Cursor at (GO TO) position.
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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 programs are being 
played back)
*4Refer to “Disc/Card type” on page 55.*5Will appear when each function is specified “On”*6a: Standard playback
b: Playback pause
c: Forward search playback
d: Reverse search playback
e: Forward skip playback
f: Reverse skip playback
g: Forward frame advance
h: Reverse frame back
: Forward slow playback
: Reverse slow playback
Refer to “Playing Back”  beginning on page 59 for 
instructions on how to operate.
The “j” mark will appear on the first image on 
disc.
The “i” mark will appear on the last image on 
disc.
 Recording date/time display: Shows the date/
time when recording was started. Even when 
playback starts, the date/time display will not 
advance.
 No display: No information will appear. However, 
when the playback operation mode is switched, 
the symbol (q) will appear for approx. 3 seconds.
Note:See “Using Disc Navigation” on page 96 and later for 
explanation on program and play list.
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No display Playback information 
displayRecording date/time
RAM 006 06 0:00:16
Recording mode*1
Scene No.Repeat play*5
Program No. or Play List No.*3
Program or Play List*2
Counter
Disc type*4
Playback 
operation*6
003 100—0003
Recording mode*1
Scene No. File name Lock*5
Playback operation*6
Slide Show*5
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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 surface to infinity
On W (wide) side: approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from lens surface to infinity
1Press the FOCUS button during recording.
“MF” will appear on the screen.
2Press the zoom lever down to “T” control side to 
zoom in on subject.
3Use the ) ( buttons to adjust the focus, while 
viewing the image in the viewfinder or on the LCD 
screen.
Note:Pressing FOCUS will alternate between manual focus 
and auto focus. With auto focus, no indication will appear 
on the screen.
Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually 
focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” 
control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom 
lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
Manual focus setting will be stored in memory even when 
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Manual Focus icon
Adjust with ) and 
( buttons
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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 will appear on the screen.
The exposure setting will be stored in memory even when 
the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
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Exposure indicator
Adjust with ) and 
( buttons
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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 half-way the indication will change to “ ”.
1Press the MENU button, and choose “Flash” 
from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu 
screen.
2Choose the option for 
“Flash”.
3Press the MENU 
button to end setting.
Note:When recording dark subjects without using “Flash”, the 
shutter speed will be slower, so don’t let the camera 
shake.
The “Flash” setting will not change even when the DVD 
Video Camera is turned off. Unless recording is to be 
made with the fixed “Flash” setting, it is recommended to 
return it to “Auto” after recording with the “On” or “Off ” 
setting, before turning the  DVD Video Camera off.
The flash automatically adjusts the amount of light 
emitted, but the light amount adjustment may be 
insufficient when a subject is too far away or too near.
The distance for the flash to adjust the appropriate 
amount of light will vary depending on the subject, but it 
is approximately 1 - 2.5 m.
When recording a close-up photo, specify “Flash: Off ”. 
Using the flash too near the subject could cause a whitish 
image.
“ ” will blink while the flash battery is charging.Do not block the sensor at the top of the flash with your 
finger.
Setting of 
FlashOn-screen 
informationManner of 
emitting light
AUTO
 A*1Automatically 
emits light in dark 
place or in a place 
lit from rear.
ON Always emits light 
regardless of 
brightness.
OFF No light emission.
Program AE
White Bal.
Flash Dig.Zoom
On
Auto
ENTER RETURN
RAMOff Camera Functions Setup
8:00AM
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Sensor
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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.
*
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 
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800 
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low 
Light) depending on subject brightness (
P.  8 0).The available range of the Flash is about 
1 - 4 m.
See “Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)” on 
page 85 if you want to change the still quality mode.
Dark subjects may not be in clear focus even if the Flash 
is used. It is recommended that you illuminate a subject 
when recording in a dark place.
When you use accessories for hot shoe (only optional 
VW-FLH3), the power is supplied by this DVD Video 
Camera. (Only for VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP.)
The built-in flash cannot be used together with the 
separately sold Flash.
If a separately sold Flash is connected, it is given priority. 
(Only VDR-M95PP.) Setting of 
FlashOn-screen 
informationManner of 
emitting light
AUTO
 A*2Automatically 
emits light in dark 
place or in a place 
lit from rear.
ON Always emits light 
regardless of 
brightness.
OFF No light emission.
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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 image to be recorded.The LCD monitor light allows you to record a subject up 
to 1 m away even in a dark place.
If a subject cannot be focused properly, manually adjust 
the focus.
Using External Microphone
Connect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Video 
Camera. Clearer sound can be recorded. Turn on the switch on microphone and start recording. For details 
on microphone, see “Major Specifications” on page 164.
Note:This DVD Video Camera cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from Video Camera).
To external 
microphone jack
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