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Contents

Accessories.. 9 Features... 10 Quick Guide.. 11

Recording (Advanced)

[1] Recording functions of operation icons.. Operation icons.. Backlight compensation/Fade/ Help mode/MagicPix/ Soft skin mode/Self-timer [2] Recording functions of menus. Menus.. Guideline/Aspect ratio/ Wind noise reduction/ Auto slow shutter [3] Manual recording functions. Scene mode.. Manual focus adjustment.. White balance.. Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment.. 44 45

Preparation

Before using
[1] Parts identification and handling.. [2] Power supply.. Charging the battery.. Inserting the battery.. Charging time and recordable time.. Connecting to the AC outlet.. [3] About discs.. [4] Inserting/removing a disc.. [5] About SD cards.. [6] Inserting/removing an SD card. 26 27
[1] Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode. [2] Using the menu screen. Language selection.. Menu list... [3] Setting date and time. [4] Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder.. 33 34

Playback

[1] Motion picture playback. 54 [2] Still picture playback. 57

Editing

[1] Deleting scenes/files.. Deleting scenes/files one at a time.. Deleting multiple scenes/files. [2] Editing scenes.. [3] Using playlists.. Creating a new playlist. Editing a playlist.. [4] Editing still pictures. 64 66

Recording

Recording (Basic)
[1] Before recording.. [2] Recording motion pictures.. Recording modes and recordable time. [3] Recording still pictures on an SD card. Number of pixels and picture quality. [4] Recording functions. Zoom in/out function.. Recording yourself. Image stabilizer function.. 43
Disc and SD card management
[1] Finalizing a disc.. Un-finalizing a DVD-RW disc. [2] Protecting a disc/ disc information.. Protecting a disc.. Displaying disc information.. [3] Formatting a disc/an SD card.. Formatting a disc.. Formatting an SD card. 71 71
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With other products

[1] Playback on TV.. [2] With a DVD recorder/player. Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, PC etc.. Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorders hard disk. [3] Recording (dubbing) images onto a VCR... [4] With a printer (PictBridge). 74 75

With a PC

[1] What you can do with a PC.. 78 [2] Operating environment. 79 End User License Agreement. 81

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. Important: If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

Charging lamp [CHARGE] A

Lights up: Charging (l 19, Charging time) Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust on the terminals of the battery or the AC adaptor. If the lamp is still flashing, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact consumer support. (l 113, 114)
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We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (l 9, 19, 109) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

Inserting the battery

Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.
Before removing the battery, be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off. Do not heat or expose to flame. Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Hold the battery with your hand so that it does not fall.
CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Charging time and recordable time
Charging time Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% Battery model number Supplied battery VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) Voltage/capacity 7.2 V/770 mAh 7.2 V/1320 mAh 7.2 V/2640 mAh 7.2 V/5800 mAh Charging time 1 h 35 min 2 h 35 min 4 h 40 min 9 h 25 min
If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.
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Recordable time Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60% When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) When using a DVD-RAM disc Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording mode XP Supplied battery 7.2 V/ 770 mAh SP LP XP VW-VBG130 (optional) 7.2 V/ 1320 mAh SP LP XP VW-VBG260 (optional) 7.2 V/ 2640 mAh SP LP XP VW-VBG6 (optional) 7.2 V/ 5800 mAh SP LP Maximum continuously recordable time 1 h 5 min (1 h) 1 h 15 min (1 h 10 min) 1 h 20 min (1 h 15 min) 1 h 55 min (1 h 45 min) 2 h 10 min (2 h) 2 h 20 min (2 h 5 min) 4 h 5 min (3 h 45 min) 4 h 35 min (4 h 10 min) 4 h 55 min (4 h 30 min) 9 h 25 min (8 h 40 min) 10 h 40 min (9 h 40 min) 11 h 25 min (10 h 20 min) Actual recordable time 40 min (35 min) 40 min (40 min) 40 min (40 min) 1 h 10 min (1 h 5 min) 1 h 15 min (1 h 5 min) 1 h 15 min (1 h 5 min) 2 h 30 min (2 h 15 min) 2 h 35 min (2 h 25 min) 2 h 40 min (2 h 25 min) 5 h 50 min (5 h 20 min) 6 h 10 min (5 h 35 min) 6 h 15 min (5 h 40 min)

These times are approximations. The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc. The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. Be aware that low temperatures will shorten the amount of time the battery will remain charged. We recommend carrying a spare battery. The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.
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Battery capacity indication The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases. # # # # If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
Connecting to the AC outlet
Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. Connect the DC cable to this unit.
Do not use the AC cable with any other equipment as it is designed only for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment with this unit.
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About discs

Disc type
Disc type DVD-RAM 8 cm (3z) Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm (3z) Single sided/double sided DVD-R 8 cm (3z) Single sided/ double sided DVD-R DL 8 cm (3z) Dual layer on single side
Recording format Display on the screen Indication in these instructions

VR format

Video format

(-RWVR)

(-RWV)

(-R]DL)

About format types
What is the VR format (DVD Video Recording format)? This is a format for recording on DVD discs which allows you to record and erase repeatedly and create playlists. You can record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs in VR format with this unit. What is the Video format (DVD-Video format)? By finalizing the disc, it can be played back on most DVD players. You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R/ DVD-R DL discs in Video format with this unit.
About DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) disc DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs have two layers of recording/playback surface on one side. If the first layer (L0) becomes full during recording, the recording continues uninterrupted on the second layer (L1). However, the recording is divided into 2 scenes at the point where the layers switch. This unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play the whole of the disc continuously like a normal disc. However, the picture or the sound momentarily stops at the point where the layers switch. Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3z) Double layer discs other than DVD-R DL Blu-ray Disc CD-RW HD DVD CD-R iRW CD-ROM iR CD iR DL DVD-ROM DVD-Video

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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

A Label side

SD card access lamp [ACCESS CARD] B
When this unit is processing data, the lamp lights up. When lamp is on, do not: sRemove the SD card sOperate the mode dial sRemove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor Performing the above while lamp is on may result in damage to data/SD card or this unit.
Set the mode dial to OFF and remove the battery. Open the SD card slot cover. Insert/remove the SD card.
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go. Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
Securely close the SD card slot cover.
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Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF.
Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. Align with the status indicator B.
While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to to turn on the power.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on. When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 33)

To turn off the power

Set the mode dial to OFF. The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. Video recording mode (l 37) Video playback mode (l 54) Picture recording mode (l 39) Picture playback mode (l 57) OFF To start recording immediately Use the following steps to make the unit recognize the disc. 1) Insert a disc. 2) Turn on the power. 3) After READING DISC. disappears from the screen, turn off the power. You can start recording immediately when you turn on the power again. Set the date and time to use this function.
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How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the mode dial is set to the viewfinder. or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and

To turn on

Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

If you record a subject illuminated with bright light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] display flashes. If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, the subject may become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened. Surf & snow mode If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become washed out.

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus.
Select the manual focus mode. (l 49) Bring the subject into focus with the joystick.
To cancel the scene mode function Set [SCENE MODE] to [OFF]. You can also cancel the scene mode function by pressing the AUTO button. Sports mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.
To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the MANUAL AF/MF button again. You can also restore the auto focusing by pressing the AUTO button.
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White balance

The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
To set the white balance manually
Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject.
Select the manual mode. (l 49) Select [

] with the joystick.

BACK BACK

Select [

Select the white balance mode with the joystick.
When the [ ] display stops flashing, the setting is complete. If the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because it is too dark. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

Playback Editing Disc and SD card management With other products
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Motion picture playback

1/;: :: 9: :
Playback/Pause Skip playback (backward) Skip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
Rotate the mode dial to select Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick.

Selecting pages

A Scene number (Page number: When [ ]/[ ] is selected.) The selected scene is played back, and the operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. Select [ ]/[ ] and then press the joystick. If you move and hold the joystick left or right, you can fast forward or fast rewind the pages. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene or page numbers will change. Release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
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Sound will be heard only during normal playback. When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. When set to the video playback mode, the power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted. When playing back a motion picture recorded with other products on this unit or playing back a motion picture recorded with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and it may be unplayable. (The message CANNOT PLAY. appears.) The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on another product. The recording time may not display on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on other products.

Slow-motion playback

Pause the playback. Move and hold the joystick left or right.

Frame-by-frame playback

Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right.
To change the playback speed
Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
Fast forward/rewind playback Move and hold the joystick left or right during playback until fast forward/rewind starts.
To adjust the speaker volume during playback Move the volume lever.
Towards r: increases the volume Towards s: decreases the volume Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

Deleting scenes

Adding scenes to playlist
Scenes can be added to the created playlist.
Select the menu. (l 30) [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES]
The following steps are the same as step 3 to 5 in Creating a new playlist. (l 63)
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Moving scenes within a playlist
It is possible to change the sequence of scenes in the playlist by moving them to another position.
Select the menu. (l 30) [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES] Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar.
Select the position to insert the scene, then press the joystick.
To continue moving other scenes in the playlist Repeat steps 2 to 3. To complete editing Press the MENU button.
This is for dividing a scene into two.
Select the menu. (l 30) [EDIT] # [DIVIDE] # [YES]
The following steps are the same as step 2 to 4 in Dividing a scene for Editing scenes. (l 61)
This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one.
Select the menu. (l 30) [EDIT] # [COMBINE] # [YES]
The following steps are the same as step 2 to 3 in Combining scenes for Editing scenes. (l 62)
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Editing still pictures

Locking still pictures
This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.)
Select the menu. (l 30) [PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] Select the file to be protected, then press the joystick.
[ ] appears and the selected file is locked. Press the joystick again to release the lock setting. You can also select multiple files in succession. To complete the settings Press the MENU button.
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DPOF setting

This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures. What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.)
Select the menu. (l 30) [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.
Select the number of prints, then press the joystick.
To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. You can also select multiple files in succession. To complete the settings Press the MENU button. To cancel all DPOF settings Select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL]. The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 files. DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognized by this unit. Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit. You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be printed with the DPOF settings.

Protecting a disc

This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released.
[DISC SETUP] # [DISC PROTECT] When the confirmation message appears
[DISC SETUP] # [INFORMATION] # [YES] To exit the information screen Press the MENU button.
To release disc protection Select [DISC SETUP] # [DISC PROTECT] again. If the disc has been protected on another device, it may not be possible to release the protection on this unit. In this case, release the protection on the device that you used to protect it.
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Formatting a disc/an SD card

Formatting a disc

(RAM) (-RWVR) (-RWV) This is for initializing discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

Formatting an SD card

(SD) This is for initializing SD cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Back up important data on a PC, etc.
[DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES]
[SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] # [YES] When the confirmation message appears
When formatting a DVD-RAM disc, skip to step 3.
(When formatting a DVD-RW disc only)
Select format type (l 22), then press the joystick.
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a PC), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. Depending on the type of SD card being used, it may take time to format. During formatting, do not turn this unit off. When you format the SD card, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Do not remove the SD card while formatting.
When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. When using a double sided disc, format each side. It may not be possible to format a disc that is scratched or dirty. Such discs cannot be used. Do not turn this unit off while formatting. When you format the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Formatting a DVD-RAM disc: We recommend formatting discs on this unit. If formatting on a PC, use the supplied software. For more details, refer to the operating instructions of the software. Formatting a DVD-RW disc: Format on this unit.
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Playback on TV

(RAM) (-RWVR) (-RWV) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

VIDEO IN AUDIO IN

A AV cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. Select the video input on the TV that this unit is connected to.
Connect this unit and a TV. Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select or. Start playback on this unit.
[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) [TV ASPECT] setting [16:9] [4:3]
If the image or audio from this unit does not appear on the TV Check the connections. Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the TVs input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
If the images are squeezed horizontally on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.)
This functions default setting is [16:9]. Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.
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With a DVD recorder/player
(RAM) (-RWVR) (-RWV) (-R) (-R]DL) Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, DVD player, PC, etc. as the disc may become unusable. If you insert a DVD-RW disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, PC, etc., a format message may appear. Do not format the disc as all the important data recorded on the disc will be erased and cannot be recovered.
Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorders hard disk
If you want to record (dub) a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV cable and then record (dub) the disc. (l 74)
For a DVD-RW or a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc
Finalize the disc on this unit. (l 68)
Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, PC etc.
When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/ player, place the device so that the disc lies flat.
Insert the disc in the DVD recorder, then copy (dub) the contents onto the hard disk.

Reading the operating instructions of the software
You will need Adobe Reader to read the PDF operating instructions. (l 78)
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 1.0] # [Manual].
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If using a Macintosh

Operating environment for the SD card reader function (mass storage)
Personal computer OS CPU RAM Interface Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4 PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo 64 MB or more USB port
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS. Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
Copying still pictures on PC
Connect this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable. Select [PC CONNECT(CARD)], then press the joystick. Double-click [NO NAME] icon displayed on the desktop.
To disconnect USB cable safely Drag [NO NAME] icon to the [Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.
The USB function selection screen will appear.
Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder etc. in the [DCIM] folder.
Drag and drop the files onto the destination folder (on the PC hard disk).
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Indications Helpful hints
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Recording indications

Motion picture recording
Fade (White), Fade (Black) (l 46) MagicPix function (l 46) Zoom microphone (l 42) Wind noise reduction (l 48) Motion picture recording mode (l 38) Scene mode (l 50) Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode White balance (l 51) Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type (l 22) DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R DVD-R DL
1/100 OPEN 0dB NOV.15.2008 12:34 PM

XP , SP , LP

Still picture recording
Remaining battery power (l 21) R 30min 0h00m00s NOV.15.2008 12:34 PM /; (Red) ; (Green)

WIDE AUTO MNL

Remaining time for recording Elapsed recording time Date/time indication (l 33) Recording/writing to a disc (l 37) Recording pause (l 37) Aspect ratio 16:9 (l 48) Auto mode (l 36) Manual mode (l 49) Manual focus (l 50) Zoom magnification indication (l 41) Back light mode (l 46) Image stabilizer (l 43) , R 100 Shutter speed (l 52) F number (l 52) Gain value (l 52) Soft skin mode (l 46)

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PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR THE DATA. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 99) EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously. CANNOT SET. With DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs, if the number of dates displayed when (BY DATE) is selected is 99, you cannot change the aspect ratio from 16:9 to 4:3 and vice versa. DISCONNECT USB CABLE. The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the PC or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and then select the desired USB function again. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER. The units power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to the PC.

About recovery

It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) DISC DATA IS NOW BEING REPAIRED. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT. When you repair the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the power is turned off without repairing the disc, you can repair the disc when you turn the power on again. Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data. Do not repair a disc that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data or the disc.
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Functions

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the units specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions. Conditions which disable the functions In picture recording mode
Digital zoom Fade MagicPix Backlight compensation Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Help mode Scene mode Change of white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can be performed. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. or CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR THE DATA. is displayed.
If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later. Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach the power connected, and contact consumer support. (l 113, 114) Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.
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Problem When connected by the USB cable, this unit is not detected by the PC.
Check points Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable. Select another USB terminal on the PC. Check the operating environment. (l 79) Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off then on and then reconnect the USB cable. To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the ( ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC.
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Cautions for use

About this unit
The unit, disc and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. Do not use the DVD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the DVD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. If the DVD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the DVD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the DVD Video Camera on. Do not use the DVD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected. Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them. Do not extend the cords and the cables. Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit. If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time. When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit. Also, keep the unit away from sea water. Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a disc or an SD card.) If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth. When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it. A strong impact can break the units casing, causing it to malfunction. Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit. Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet. The camera body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off. Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth. When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. Do not use any other lens cleaners except a commercial available 8 cm (3z) DVD video camera lens cleaner. Using any other lens cleaners except the one for 8 cm (3z) DVD video camera could cause this unit to malfunction. Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes or other business uses. If you use the unit for a long time, heat will build up inside it and this may cause a malfunction. This unit is not intended for industrial use.

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional automatic
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Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window. Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus. Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded. The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the beach, at night or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights. Recording a subject in dark surroundings The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably. Recording a fast-moving subject As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject. When, for example, recording a sports event with fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its sharpness. Recording a subject with little contrast It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means that a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.
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Specifications

Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V/7.2 V Recording 5.9 W
Signal system Recording format Image sensor
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW) DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL) 1/6z CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Effective pixels: Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9) Auto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3 Focal length: 1.8 mm to 75.6 mm Macro (Full range AF) 42k optical zoom, 70/2000k digital zoom 2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels) Color electric viewfinder (approx. 113 K pixels) Stereo (with a zoom function) 1 round speaker 20 mm 1,400 lx 6 lx (approx. 2 lx with the MagicPix function) 1.0 Vp-p, mV, 600 Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant PictBridge-compliant 52.8 mm (W) k 89.5 mm (H) k 128.6 mm (D) [2.08z (W) k 3.52z (H) k 5.06z (D)] Approx. 400 g (0.88 lbs.) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) (0 C to 30 C (32 F to 86 F) when connected to the PC) 10% to 80%

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera

Model No.

VDR-M50PP VDR-M70PP
The illustration shows VDR-M70PP.
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take the time to become familiar with the operating instructions and how it is set up. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Be sure to read page 4 before unpacking the provided CD-ROM. The method for operating the VDR-M50PP is the same as that for VDR-M70PP.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 13.
VQT0K92-1 H0204HM1034 QR35225

Important Information

For Your Safety
The power switch turns the DVD Video Camera on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/recorder is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTOR (PV-DAC13).
The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor have the following caution marks.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully to avoid any problems.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Precautions

WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copy-right law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is made by highly precise technology. More than 99.99% of its picture elements (pixels) are effective, but some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored bright dots. This does not indicate a fault as the LCD panel stretches the limits of current technology.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-M50PP / VDR-M70PP Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Quick Index

Available Discs.. 28 Recording Movie... 51 Playing Back.. 59 Connecting to a TV.. 69 Functions Available with Disc Navigation. 99 Installing Software... 130
With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device.

About This Manual

lDisplays in this manual
Understand that the displays in the manual may not appear exactly as those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
lNotation of cancel button
Press the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. The expression press the g button will be used in this text.
2 and 3 marks beside headings
Some functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card. Refer to the marks at right above each function to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify the functions and operation to match the disc or card you use.
lIllustrations in this manual
Although the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of operating both models is identical. The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this text.

Introduction

lYou can record even during 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.

Recorded scenes

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.
lYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 97)
You do not need to rewind, unlike recorders using tape. You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).
lUse Disc Navigation to create your original movie (page 116)
You can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and create your original movie work (Play List). Before editing

DISC EJECT

2. Gently open the cover until it stops.

Disc cover

PUSH CLOSE portion
3 Start recording (P. 51).
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 3. Set the LOCK switch to (to the left) to prevent accidental switching of recording mode.* * Only in mode.
2. While holding the switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to or . 4. Press the REC button. Recording will start. Pressing the REC button again will stop recording.

REC button

Note: When using an unformatted disc, format (initialize) it on this DVD Video Camera. If unformatted disc is inserted into this DVD Video Camera, a message will appear: Format the disc following the instructions on screen (P. 47, 125). Initializing the disc will erase all the recorded contents: make sure the contents on disc are not valuable before initializing the disc.
4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor.
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 2. After recording is finished, press the A button. The recorded scene will be played back. 3. Press the g button to stop playback.
Try to Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo)
Only photos can be recorded on card.

2 Insert a card (P. 49).

1. Open the cover of card insertion slot with power turned off. 3. Insert the card all the way until it locks.

2. Put in a card.

3 Start recording (P. 52).
1. Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 3. While holding the switch at the center of power switch, set the switch to .
2. Set the LOCK switch to

(to the right).

4. Press the REC button. Pressing REC once will record one photo.
1. Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 2. Press the A button in recording pause status: the recorded scene will be played back. 3. Press the g button to stop playback.

Discs and Cards

The following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Video Camera and the functions which are available with them:

Media Function

Write-protect switch

Locked status
Storage Capacity of Disc or Card
Recordable Time of Movie (Video)
The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 86 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Disc used DVD-RAM
Approx. 18 min *1 Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 60 min *3

Recording quality

XTRA FINE STD LPCM
No recording possible Approx. 30 min *2 Approx. 60 min *3 Approx. 30 min
Image quality prioritized Recording time prioritized

No recording possible

*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18 minutes may be possible because the transfer rate varies automatically *2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps *3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps *4:Linear PCM recording (see Terminology, P. 148) (If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2,
between approx. 3-10 Mbps)

record in LPCM mode)

Note: Audio in XTRA, FINE or STD mode is recorded in the MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 format, which is the option standard of DVD video standard. No movie can be recorded on SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. When using DVD-R disc, you cannot switch the movie quality while recording on the disc: The DVD Video Camera will be automatically set to the movie quality first used with the disc for recording.
Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc lNumber of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999
If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills 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 87 for the setting of recording quality. For VDR-M50PP
Capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128MB 256 MB 512 MB Recording quality FINE Approx. 45 Approx. 100 Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 NORM Approx. 95 Approx. 200 Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 ECO Approx. 190 Approx. 400 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080

3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. *500x will appear on VDR-M50PP; 240x will appear on VDR-M70PP.

0:00:00 REM MIN

8 : AM S E P 4
When Dig. Zoom is "Off"
When Dig. Zoom is "On"(40x)

Digital zoom range

When Dig. Zoom is "On"(240x)* (only in movie recording)

Macro Recording

Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16 (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen.
1 Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and press
down the zoom lever to W control side.
Note: Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject. In this case, move the zoom to W control side to focus. The amount of light tends to be insufficient during macro recording: If the subject image is too dark, use additional lighting.
Using Conversion Lens (Optional-User Provided)
Use tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens to record subjects for stronger telefoto or wide-angle effect. Use conversion lenses with the following filter diameter. VDR-M50PP/VDR-M70PP : 37 mm Remove the lens hood on the top surface of lens, and then attach the conversion lens over the lens.
Lens hood Conversion lens
(Remove) (Attach) Note: Be careful not to lose the removed lens hood. The four corners of screen may be dim depending on the conversion lens used.

Playing Back

Before You Begin Playing Back
Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 46, 49). Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 50).
Note: During playback of movie, playback sound will be heard from the speaker. Adjust the sound volume using the volume control buttons ((, )). You can play back the audio recorded in Dolby AC 3 (2ch). To temporarily stop playback, press the A button. Press the A button again to restart playback. Even if you stop playback midway and immediately start recording again, the new image will be recorded after the last scene on disc or card (the previous images will not be overwritten). Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data may not be displayed on this DVD Video Camera. Image data recorded on another camcorder may not be playable on this DVD Video Camera. Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback image to appear. Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on card.

ON OFF

* Unusable on VDR-M50PP.

Viewing on TV Screen

Connecting to a TV
Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows:

To AV input/output jack

To S-video input jack*
To video/ audio input jacks

Yellow

AV/S input/output cable (provided)

White Red

* If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug to it.
Note: Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback. Before connecting, make sure that the volume on TV is turned down: Forgetting this may cause howling (see Terminology on page 148) from the TV speakers. Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the DVD Video Camera is being used with. Stereo Type with S-VIDEO Jack
S-VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO R

Stereo Type

AUDIO L VIDEO

Monaural Type

AUDIO VIDEO
White Red Red White White Yellow
Note: Adjust the sound volume on TV. The infrared remote controller is useful when operating the DVD Video Camera while viewing an image on TV screen. Information that the DVD Video Camera is recording will appear on the TV screen: You can also display only part of information or switch off the display. Refer to Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display) on page 90, and press the DISPLAY button to switch the display status. When copy-guarded disc is played back, no image will appear on TV screen. If you use TV with wide mode (aspect ratio 16:9) and set the TV to wide mode, the entire Disc Navigation display may not be displayed on the TV screen. If this happens, turn off the wide mode setting on TV (see the TV instruction manual for turning off the wide mode).
1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input
connection the DVD Video Camera is connected to. This is often refered to as line. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.
2 Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
3 Perform playback, recording or editing.
You can perform playback, editing or editing on Disc Navigation while viewing on TV screen.
Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player
You can use a DVD video recorder (see Terminology on page 148) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players.

I n i t i a l Setup Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED Language Reset ENTER RETURN

2 Select On or Off, and

Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)
You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording. Setting On Off Contents
The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording. The recording indicator will not light even during recording.
Recording indicator Note: The Record LED setting will not appear in the on-screen information display. The Record LED setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Specify Record LED: Off when recording a subject behind glass or a water tank that reflects light: The reflected light of a recording indicator will not be recorded. When using the self timer function, the recording indicator will blink when the REC button is pressed regardless of whether Record LED is On or Off.
choose Record LED on the Initial Setup menu screen, and then press the A button.
Changing Display Language (Language)
You can change the language used to display the menu and information. The following shows that English has been changed to French.
choose Language on the Initial Setup menu screen, and then press the A button.
I n i t i a l Se t up Be e p Po w e r S a v e R e c o r d LED L an gu age Reset ENTER RETURN Eng l i sh F r ana i s Espaol Deu t s ch I t a l i ano RAM
Note: The language setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off.
2 Select Franais, and then

press the A button.

Con f i g u r a t i on I n i t i a l e Bip n e r g i e DEL En r e g. L an gu e Rg l. D f aut ENTRER RETOUR

F r ana i s RAM

Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)
You can restore menu settings to defaults [initial settings at the factory (P. 164)].
choose Reset on the Initial Setup menu screen, and then press the A button. The screen for verifying reset will appear.
Note: To cancel resetting midway, choose NO on the verification screen in step 2 or press the g button.
2 If you are sure that you wish
to reset, use the joystick to choose YES, and then press the A button.

Re s e t

Re s e t ? YES ENTER NO RAM
The settings have now been reset to defaults.

Using Disc Navigation

Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation
Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Following is an explanation of scene and program so that you will be able to make the most use of the Disc Navigation function. The screens in this operating manual are basically those that will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some items will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used, but the operations are the same.

lPlaying back stills

A still will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. When playing back stills on card, playback will stop after each still playback.
Note: Press the A button to temporarily stop playback. Pressing A again will start from that point. If you press the A button after playback of the last scene on disc finishes, playback will start again from the beginning of disc. Pressing the g button will always restore the Disc Navigation screen. When playing back a still with a large number of pixels on card, Playback. will appear, and it will take some time for the still to appear.
Selecting Multiple Scenes
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the desired scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once:
The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the g button.
Note: Although scenes can be randomly selected, playback will always start from the lowest scene number.
Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the joystick to select the

desired scene.

Note: You can know the status of scenes from the colors of cursor and bar graph:

005 / 014

A l l Pr ogr ams

Cursor Yellow

PLAY RAM

Bar graph

Status of scenes
Light blue Current cursor position Light blue Range of scenes being selected Red

Scenes already selected

Blue Red

Yellow frame

3 Hold down the SELECT
button for at least one second: The selected scene will be doubly framed in yellow and blue.
Pressing the A button after selecting scenes will play
A l l Pr ogr ams 005 / 014
back only the selected scenes from the beginning of each scene. You can also select scenes in reverse from the last scene in the range. To release multiple selection, press the SELECT or g button after step 4. Up to 999 scenes can be selected for both disc and card.
Double frames in yellow and blue

Note: Up to 999 scenes can be selected.
Deselecting all the selected scenes at once: While you are displaying the All Programs screen on which scenes have been selected, press the g button.
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)
You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode.
1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose Scene, Detail, and then press the A
button. The detailed information on the scene will appear.

(When using disc)

De t a i l Sc e n e N o. 7 V IDEO (F I NE ) 1m i n13 s e c Da t e : SEP 8 : 00:01AM S k i p :O f f Fa d e IN : None OUT :None PREV NEXT RETURN
If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the g button will restore the thumbnail display screen.
De t a i l V I DEO : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s ) ( XTRA) : 0m i n 0sec ( 0s c e n e s ) ( F I NE) : 1m i n43sec ( 2s c e n e s ) ( STD ) : 0m i n 0sec ( 0s c e n e s ) ( - - - ) : 0m i n12sec ( 2s c e n e s ) PHOTO : 0 RETURN

*1 (When using card) *2

De t a i l Sc e n e N o. 7 1000007(1280) Da t e :SEP 8 : 00:01AM L o c k :O f f DPOF Number o f p r i n t s : 6 PREV NEXT RETURN
*1 With DVD-R disc, the quality mode (FINE, STD or *2 Number of scenes whose quality mode is unknown:
LPCM) selected first will appear.
*1 Not displayed with DVD-R disc. *2 May not appear if the loaded card does not *3 Number of pixels on still in horizontal direction:

comply with DCF.

This will appear when the disc has a scene recorded on a device other than this DVD Video Camera, only if the disc has a scene whose mode is unknown. Also, this will not appear when a DVD-R disc is used. *3 This will not appear with DVD-R disc, since no still image can be recorded on it.

(When using card)

De t a i l Scene No. 6 SEP 12 : 5 0:01AM Scene No. 7 SEP 8 : 0 0:01AM Scenes: 2 RETURN
This may not appear with a JPEG file that does not conform to this DVD Video Camera.
Note: Tilting the joystick to the right will display information on the following scene; tilting the joystick to left will display information on the preceding scene.
5 Press the g button to quit.
Note: If multiple scenes have been selected, the total recording time of the selected scenes (total number in case of stills) will appear. If a DVD-R disc recorded on a device other than this DVD Video Camera is inserted (already finalized), no scene information will appear.

What is program?

Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.

Uninstalling Software

Use the following procedure to uninstall (delete) any provided software that has been installed:

Uninstalling USB Driver

With Windows 98 Second Edition/Me:
7 Delete the following files.
Windows 98 Second Edition: C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd. DZ3298.inf C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS\dzmvpdr.pdr C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\DZMVUM SS.sys Windows Me: C:\WINDOWS\INF\OTHER\Hitachi Ltd. DZ32Me.inf No extension may appear depending on the setting on PC. If the INF folder cannot be found, use Explorer to choose the View menu, Folder Options, "View" tab, and then Show all files: Click OK and then try again.
1 Set the power switch on DVD Video Camera to
the Device Manager tab. CDROM.
, and use the USB cable to connect it to the PC.
2 Open System on Control Panel, and then choose 3 Delete MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 in
If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
4 Delete MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 in
"Disk drives". If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
5 Delete the following item in Universal Serial Bus
controllers: Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode USB Interface If no item exists, proceed with the next step.
8 Disconnect the DVD Video Camera from PC, and

then restart the PC.

6 Close Device Manager.
If the message for restart appears, click No.
With Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional:
Device Manager under the Hardware tab. Device in DVD/CD-ROM drive.
2 Open System on Control Panel, and then click 3 Delete MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB 4 If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, delete
MATSHITA DVD-CAMERA M5070 USB Device in Disk drives. If your PC uses Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional or no item exists, proceed with the next step.
5 Delete Panasonic DVD CAMERA DVD Mode
USB Interface in Universal Serial Bus controllers.
8 When Windows\inf folder is opened select all files
beginning with oem as noted figure 2.

Figure 1.

7 If your PC uses Windows 2000 Professional, open
the C:\WINNT\INF folder. If your PC uses Windows XP Home Edition/XP Professional, open the C:\WINDOWS\INF folder. Figure 2. Open each file beginning with oem0.inf with application software Notepad provided with Windows by the following method (Right click on the oem0.inf and select open with Notepad.) Search for the files with the following entry on the second and fourth lines, and delete them: ; Panasonic DVD DIGICAM USB Driver Installation File ; Support Model : VDR- M50/70 Series Extension.inf may not appear, depending on the setting of PC. If the INF folder cannot be found or above a warning message appears, use Explorer to choose Tools menu then select Folder Options, View tab, and then Show hidden files and folders as noted on figure 1.

Cannot combine. Select Select a range of at least 2 scenes to be combined, and then multiple scenes. combine them. Cannot delete scenes. This may occur when scene that was edited for division, etc. is to be deleted. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. This message will appear if you attempt to combine or move scenes with Category: VIDEO or PHOTO specified. Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected. Are you using DVD-R disc? You cannot record still images on DVDR disc. Use DVD-RAM disc to record still images. The thumbnail of a still cannot be changed. Select a movie. The maximum number of selectable scenes is 999. Remaining space is only enough to record less than 10 stills. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card.
Cannot execute. Change display category to ALL. Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes. CANNOT RECORD PHOTOS Cannot replace thumbnail on PHOTO scenes. Cannot select any more scenes. CARD ALMOST FULL

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Card error has occurred. Was the card formatted on PC? Was formatting interrupted Format the card now? midway? When using the card on this DVD Video Camera, choose YES and format it. Card error has occurred. The card may be damaged: Use another card. Formatting is not complete. Card error.
The card terminals may be dirty: Wipe off dirt, and try the card Data other than still image may be included: Use another card.
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Card error has occurred. Card error could have occurred during editing of scenes. Turn off the Keep card inside & DVD Video Camera with the card being used inside, connect the AC restart. adaptor, and then power the DVD Video Camera again. Repair of scenes will be attempted. Card full. Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. No more recording on this card can be done: Delete unnecessary stills or use another card. Card full. Cannot execute. Card has no data. Card is not formatted. Format the card now? Delete unnecessary stills and try the card, or use another card. This message will appear when an attempt is made to execute playback or editing on Disc Navigation with no scene recorded. Was the card formatted on PC? When using the card on this DVD Video Camera, choose YES and format it.

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Control Information Error.
Mismatch may occur between the recorded image and scene information. Update the control information.

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Use another disc. See *3 on page 157.
COPY PROTECTED The video signal input to this DVD Video Camera may be copyguarded. Some prerecorded video materials, such as movies, are guarded against copying. Copy-guarded materials cannot be recorded on this DVD Video Camera. The recorded scene is being stored on disc. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera. This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera. This message will be displayed for a little longer when the date changes. DISC ALMOST FULL The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossible. Delete unnecessary scenes and try the disc again, or use another disc.

Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty Coverage

Limited Warranty

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR CRT - Two (2) Years Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) One (1) Year (except CRT) CRT - Two (2) Years Ten (10) Days

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below: