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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No.
VDR-M53PP
VDR-M55PP
VDR-M75PP
VDR-M95PP
The illustration shows VDR-M95PP.
VDR-M55PP
VDR-M53PP VDR-M95PP
VDR-M75PP
Built-in Flash - -
USB -
Remote Controller -
PC Software -
- : Not available
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.
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 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 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
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 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 interfere
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Be sure to read the following before opening the CD-ROM package This Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage device (CD-ROM) provided with this product, if you agree to the terms herein. If you do not accept the terms of this Agreement, immediately return the unopened package of storage medium and enclosed materials (printed matter, external package, and all others) to your dealer, or return
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abcdfevcdsz mitoniikikata key to chise kawaii koneko namemekogaikiteita momogatoiredemizubitashi VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of DVD Video C
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 11 An appliance and cart combination SERVICE should be moved with care. Quick 16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video stops, excessive force, and uneven product yourself as opening or removing covers may surfaces may cause the appliance expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. and cart combination to overturn. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug th
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Cautions When Using Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the DVD Video Camera off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again. Do not place the DVD Video Camera with the open LCD screen
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Heat on surface of product: The surface of the DVD Video Camera will be slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Screen on connected TV: Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on your TV to which the DVD Video Camera is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of TV screen. Be careful of ambient temperature: Using the DVD Video Cam
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Be careful of moisture condensation: When you move the DVD Video Camera between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as entering a lodge from a ski slope or going out of a cooled room or vehicle - condensation (vapor in air warmed or cooled to water droplets) could occur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Video Camera. If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Cautions When Storing Do not leave the DVD Video Camera in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season. If you leave the DVD Video Camera in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the DVD Video Camera to direct sunlight or place it near a heater. Do not store the DVD Video Came
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Read This First To guide you, we've included the following six chapters. The section on “Setup” explains how to set up the We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the so it includes two easy ways to find the information date/time. you need: The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the A quick index for the information you use most basic operation of this DVD Video Cam
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Introduction lYou can record even immediately following playback (page 51) Unlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginning of a blank portion. New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data. Recorded scenes If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur. lYou can immediately play back desired recorded scenes (page 98) You do not nee
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 13 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Quick Start Guide for Software Only for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP Features The following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM. Software Feature DVD-RAM Driver Install this driver when using stills and video clips recorded on a DVD- RAM disc on a PC. DVD-MovieAlbumSE By using DVD-MovieAlbumSE with DVD Video Camera, it is possible to perform playback, recording and editing of the DVD-RAM disc. It is also pos
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 14 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Export video clips to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE. 4 DVDfunSTUDIO program will automatically start. (see page 144 for details) 5 Edit video clip files and introduce interactive DVD menus using DVDfunSTUDIO Software. 6 Insert a new DVD-R disc into the DVD Video Camera. When making an original DVD-R disc using DVDfunSTUDIO software, a message for initialization appears on the LCD of DVD Video Camera. Select “No” and then follow t
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Table of Contents Inserting Disc ....................................................... 46 Important Information ........................................ 2 Removing Disc .................................................... 48 Be sure to read the following before opening Inserting and Removing Card ......................... 49 the CD-ROM package .................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Up Camera Functions ......................... 80 What is “program”? ............................................ 113 Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switch) .......................................................... 113 (Switching Program AE Mode) ......................... 80 Playing Back Program (Play) ............................ 114 Adjusting Color (White
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories ............ 145 Video Camera Accessories ............................... 145 Cleaning ........................................................ 146 Terminology .................................................. 147 Before Requesting Service ........................... 149 Error Messages ............................................ 151 Troubleshooting .................
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 18 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Check Provided Accessories Make sure that you have found all the following accessories in the package: Battery Pack: AC Adaptor/Charger (VSK0677): DC Cord: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) Used to power the DVD Video Camera from When powering the DVD Video Camera from VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A) AC outlet, or charge battery pack. household AC outlet, use this cord to connect Portable power supply for this DVD Video the DVD
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Names of Parts 67 8 9 10 12 3 4 5 12 13 11 14 (Inside the cover) 1 Built-in flash (VDR-M95PP) (P.68) 8 Zoom lever (P. 57) There is a sensor at the top of the flash. Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to the W side for wide-angle. 2 Lens cap string attachment hole (P. 35) 9 Accessory shoe (P. 69) 3 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51) Attach the optional flash. 4 Infrared receiver (VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/ 10 Lock cover an
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 15 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37) 22 Battery attachment platform (P. 42) 16 Diopter control (P. 37) 23 Record (REC) button (P. 51) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the Used when recording movies. viewfinder (pull out the viewfinder). 24 LOCK switch (P. 25, 51) 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (VDR-M55PP/VDR- In mode, set the LOCK switch to (to the M75PP/VDR-M95PP) (P. 9, 51, 52) upper left) to
