Panasonic VDR-M30PP User Manual

DVD Palmcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. VDR-M30PP

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instructions and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference.
Quick Start Guide for Software on page 12

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Important Information

For Your Safety

The power switch turns the DVD Palmcorder 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

The DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/charger have
the following caution marks.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE
SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTER/CHARGER
(PV-DAC13).

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, copy­right law may apply to private in-home
videotaping of copyr ighted materials.

The liquid crystal display (L C D ) panel is made
by highly precise technology. More than 99.99%
of its picture elements (pixels) ar e effective, but
some (less than 0.01%) may appear as colored
bright dots. This does not indicate a faul t as the
LCD panel st retc hes the limits o f cu rrent
technology.

Identifications of caution marks

This symbol warns the user that
uninsulated voltage within the unit
may have sufficient magnitude to cau se
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 shoul d
be read carefully to avoid any problems.

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.

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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

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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

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

nt or relocate the receiving antenna.

the separation between the equipment and receiver.

nect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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lt the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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 user’s authority to operate this equipment.

on: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: VDR-M30PP
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains

lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community
due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your
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A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.

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License Agreement

Article 1 Grant of License

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., grants you the foll owing rig hts f or the following products (to be referred to as
“This Software” hereafter) that you have obtained with this Agreement:

(a) Y ou may use This Sof tware o nly on a si ngle piece of equipme nt. However, if this equipment cannot

be used because of mechanical problem, you may temporarily use This Software on another piece of
equipment.

(b) Although This Software contains several components that can be r u n on compu ter as independent

functions, all components are licensed as a single product: You may not, by any means, use these
components on different comput ers at the same time.

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The copyrights of This Software, attached manual, etc. are owned by the following corporations, and are protected by
copyright laws in Japan and USA, as well as by other intellectual property and international properties:

Name of Software Copyright Owners

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DVD-MovieAlbumSE Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

MyDVD Sonic Solutions

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up or storage.

(b) Use of This Software by third parties is prohibited, whether by transferring, renting, leasing, lending, moving, or

any other measures.
(c) You may not decompile or disassemble this Software.
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Article 4 Quality Assurance

Under no circumstances will Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., or Sonic Solutions accept any
responsibility for any damages you may incur from using or being unable to use This Software (including, but not limited
to, loss of business profit, interruption of business, loss of business information, or other monetary damages).

Article 5 Termination of Agreement

If you fail to comply with the terms of this Agreem ent, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. H itachi, Ltd., and Sonic
Solutions reserve the right to terminate the Agreement. In such a case, you will be obliged to discard all copies of This
Software and its components.

Article 6 Prioritized License Agreement

When some software programs are installed, the license agreements will be displayed (to be referred to as online license
agreement).
If the online license agreement conflicts with this Agreement, the online license agreement shall have a priority.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the car eful 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 Palmcorder and
accessory equipment. Please read it caref ully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future
reference.

1 Read and Follow Instructions — All the safety and

operating instructi ons should be read before the video

product is operated. Follow all operating and use

instructions.

2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating

INSTALLATION

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings — Comply with all warnings on the

video product and in the operating instructions.

4 Power Sourc es — This video product should be

operated only from the t ype of power source indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, con sult your video dealer

or local power company. For video products intended

to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer

to the operating instructions.

5 Overloading — Do n ot overload

wall outlets and extension cords

as this can result in a r isk of fire or

electric shock. Overloaded AC

outlets and extension cords are

dangerous, and so are frayed

power cables, damaged or

cracked wire insulation and

broken plugs. They may result in

a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord

and have it replaced by your service technician if

appearance indicates damage or deteriorated

insulation.

6 Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked

on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the appliance.

7 Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the video product and to protect it from overheating.
These openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the video
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This video product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This video product should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless p roper ventilation is provided
or the video product manufacturer's instr uctions have
been followed.

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8 Attachments — Do not use attachments unless

recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the
accessory itself and should not have been modified so as
to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel.

9 Water and Moi sture — Do not use this video product

near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundr y tub, in a wet basement, or near
a swimming pool, and the like.

10 Accessories — Do not place this vide o product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video product may fall, caus ing serious injury t o a child
or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
video product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.

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11 An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.

12 Power Lines — An outside antenna system should

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric ligh t or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching or approaching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous
and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

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13 Cleaning — Unplug this video product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

14 Obje ct and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any

kind into this video product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points o r short-out part s
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the video product.

15 Lightning — For added protection for this video

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to
the video product due to lightning and power-line
surges.

16 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video

SERVICE

product yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

17 Conditions Requiring Service — Unplug this video

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If l iquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Impr oper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change

in performance — this indicates a need for service.

18 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are

required, have the service technician verify that the
replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts. Use of
replacements specified by the video product
manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other
hazards.

19 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks reco mmended by
the manufacturer to determine that the video product
is in safe operating condition.

20 Heat — The product should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiato rs, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

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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 unevennes s does not disappear, turn
the DVD Palmcorder off, wait fo r a fe w m oments, and then turn it on again.

• Do not place the DVD Palmcorder with the open LCD screen down.

• Close the LCD monitor when not using the DVD Palmcorder.

Liquid crystal display and viewfinder:

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are the products of hi ghly precise technology. Among the total number

of pixels (approx. 120,000 pixels for LCD monitor and approx. 1 10,000 pixels for viewfinder), 0.01% or
less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, green). This shows
the limitations of th e current technol ogy , and does not indicate a fault that will inter fere with r ecording.

• The LCD screen and viewfinder will be slightly dimmer tha n usual when the DVD Palmcorder is at l ow
temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is turn e d on . No rmal brightness will be
restored when the temperature in side the DVD Palmcorder rises.

Hold the DVD Palmcorder correctly:

• Do not hold the by viewfinder or LCD monitor when lifting the DVD Palmco rder: The viewfinder or

LCD monitor could detach and the DVD Palmcorder may fall.

Do not subject the DVD Palmcorder to impact:

• This DVD Palmcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard

object or let it fall.

• Do not use the DVD Palmcorder on a tripod in a place wher e it is subjec t to sever e vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

• Fine sand or dust entering the DVD Palmcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause malfunctions or

defects.

No water or oil!

• Water or oil entering the DVD Palmcorder or AC adapter/charger could cause electric shock,

malfunctions or defects.

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Heat on surface of product:

• The surface of the DVD Palmcorder 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 t he

DVD Palmcorder is connected: Doing so could result in displayed image retention or phosp hor
degradation of TV screen.

Be careful of ambient temperature:

• Using the DVD Palmcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140ºF (40°C) or under 32ºF (0°C)

will result in abno rmal recording/pla y back.

• Take care that the t emperature of this DVD Palmcor der , when connected to PC does not rise ex cessively
(reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 86ºF (30ºC).

• Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle w here the temperatur e is very high
for a long time: Th is could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

• If direct sunlight strikes the lens or viewfind er , the DVD Palmco rder co uld malfunction or a fir e could

occur.

• Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause
malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder near TV or radio:

• This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

• If the DVD Palmcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave tower

or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being rec orded. During playback of
normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the DVD Palmcorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the DVD Palmcorder to soot or steam:

• Thick soot or steam could damage the DVD Palmcorder case or cause malfunctions.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder near corrosive gas:

• Using it in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or co rrosive

gas such as hydrogen sulfide, could corro de the battery connecting terminals, which could result in l oss
of power.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder near ultrasonic humidifier:

• With some water in humidifier, calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air,

and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the DVD Palmcorder, which could cause it to
operate abnormally .

Do not expose the DVD Palmcorder to insecticide:

• Insecticide entering the DVD Palmcorder could dirty the lens in laser pickup bloc k, and in such a case

the DVD Palmcorder might not operate normally. T urn the DVD Palmcorder off and cover it with vinyl
sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use a generally available 8 cm CD lens cleaner:

• Cleaning the le n s is not necessary when using this DV D Palmcorder in th e u su al way.

• Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this DVD Palmcorder to be faulty.

Do not touch the lens in laser pickup block.

• Touching the lens in laser pickup block could cause malfunctions.

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Be careful of moisture condensation:

• When you move the DVD Palmcorder 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 t o water dr oplets) could occ ur on the lens and/or inside the DVD Palmcord er .
If condensation occurs, do not open the cover of disc or card insertion block if possible. If condensation
occurs on the lens, wipe it off with a soft, dry cl oth. Even if the external surface of DVD Palmcor der has
dried, condensation may remain inside: Turn the DVD Palmcorder off and leave it in a dry place for at
least 1-2 hours before using it again.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for a long, uninterrupted period of time:

• This DVD Palmcorder cannot be used for a long time continuously as a surveillance camera/monitor.

If you use the DVD Palmcorder for a long continuous period of time, the temperature of DVD
Palmcorder could exceed a limit and the r ecording/pla yback operation could be s lowed down: In this
case, turn it off and wait for a wh ile before using it again.

Do not turn the DVD Palmcorder off while the ACCESS/PC indicator or CARD ACCESS
indicator is lit or blinking:

• The ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking

to show that data is being written to disc or card, or being read
from it. At this time, do not do any of the following, so as not
to damage the data:

− Remove battery pack

− Disconnect AC adapter/charger

− Plug or unplu g USB cable

− Remove disc or card

− Subject DVD Palmcorder to severe vibrations or impact.

− Forcefully open or close the LCD monitor

If you turn the DVD Palmcorder off while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking,
turn it on again with the d isc or card loaded in it: R epair of the disc or card will be executed automaticall y
(see page 150).

CARD
ACCESS
indicator

ACCESS/PC
indicator

Do not wipe the DVD Palmcorder case with benzene or thinner:

• The coating of case could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

• When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Also read the instructions attached with optional accessories:

• For op t ion al accessories, observe t he c aut ions and follow instructi on man uals attached.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Cautions When Storing

Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder 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 yo u leave the

DVD Palmcorder in such a place, it could malfunction or the case could be damaged. Do not expose the
DVD Palmco rder to direct sunlight or p l ace it near a heate r.

Do not st ore the DVD Palmcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty pl ace:

• Dust entering the DVD Palmcorder could cause malfunctio ns. If the humidity is hi gh, the lens could be

moldy , a nd the DVD Palmcorder co uld become inoperative. It is recommended tha t you put the DVD
Palmcorder with a desiccant in a box when storing it in a closet, etc.

Do not store the DVD Palmcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense
vibrations:

• Th is could cause malfunctions .

Detach the battery pack from the DVD Palmcorder and store it in a cool place:

• Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life.

Suggestions and Restrictions

Make a trial recording:

• Always make a trial recording before doing actual recording to make sure that recording is normal. The

data that have not been stored normally because of a defect in the DVD Palmcorder cannot be restored.
It is recommended that you use DVD-RAM disc from which recorded contents can be deleted for trial
recording.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applications:

• This DVD Palmcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

• Pa nasonic cannot compen sat e for an y damages caused when recording is not m ad e normally or

recorded co ntents cannot be pla yed back because of a defect in th e DVD Palmcorder, disc or ca rd. Also,
Panasonic cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

• If you or a third party make a mistake when handling this DVD Palmcorder , disc, c ard, etc., the reco rded
contents may be lost. We cannot be responsible for compensat io n for damage due to loss of recorded
contents.

Copyright:

• Data recorded on the disc or card in this DVD Palmcorder using other digital/analog media or devices

are protected by the copyright a ct and ca nno t be used wi tho ut per mi ssi on of the o wner o f copyright,
except for personal enjoyment. Be aware that recor d ing is r es tr i cted for some demonstrations,
performances and exhibitions, even for personal enjoyment.

Do not use the DVD Palmcorder for professional applications:

• This DVD Palmcorder is designed and produced for home-use recording and playback.

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Read This First

To guide you, we've included following six chapters.

• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up
the DVD Palmcorder, battery pack, and set the
date/time.

• T h e sect ion on “Basic Techniques” explains the
basic operatio n of this DVD Palmco rder­recording of movies, still images, external input,
and playback of recorded images.

• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explains
settings on this DVD Palmcorder for more
advanced usage.

• T h e sect ion on “Disc Navigation” explains
editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this
section when finalizing DVD-R disc and
initializing DVD-RAM disc.

• The section on “Installing Software” explains the
cont ent s o f p ro vi de d C D- RO M a nd how to ins ta ll
the contained software included.

• “Subsidiary Information” includ e s an
introduction to products sol d separately, proper
cleaning, and troubleshooting.

With th is DVD Palmcor der you can view t he pictur e bei ng recor ded or the playback p icture whether on the
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Openin g or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder . The following text describes the operat ion assuming that the viewfinder
is used as a major monitor device.

We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,
so it includes two easy ways to find the information
you need:

• A quick index for the information you use most
often (this page).

• A detailed table of contents directi ng you to
specific information quickly.

Get to know your DVD Palmcorder by using this
manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate
your business.

Quick Index

Available Discs.................................................24

Recording Movie.............................................. 52

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ......... 69

Connecting to a TV.......................................... 74

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ...... 101

Installing Software ......................................... 134

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Introduction

●You can record even during playback

Unlike tape devices, you do not need to sear ch for the recor ding star t position or loca te the beginning of
blank portion.
You can start recording during playback New recording will not overwrite any previously recorded data.

Recorded scenes

If you stop playback midway and start recording, overwrite will not occur.

●You can immediately play back desired recorded scenes

You do not n eed to rewind , unli ke recorders using tape.
You can select any scene you want and immediately play it back (using Disc Navigation function).

●Use Disc Navigation to create your original movie

Y ou can delete unnecessary scenes, move any scenes, etc., and crea te your original movie work (Play List).

Before editing

After editing

●You can easily edit scenes

Using this DVD Palmcorder, you can collect scenes
of your child, for example, on play list of Disc
Navigation function and create an original movie:
Then simply play back the play list and dub it on
VCR. It is als o easy to mak e an y num ber of iden tica l
tapes.

Until now, you had to
repeatedly press
buttons

With DVD, you can simply
play back this DVD
Palmcorder, and press the
record button on VCR.

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●Create original DVDs on PC

You can use a D VD-R disc to create an original
DVD, using the provided software CD-ROM.
The created DVD di sc can b e played back on DVD
player, DVD-ROM drive, etc.

Original DVD being
created

Playback of DVD

Quick Start Guide for Software

Features

Following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.

Software Feature

USB Driver Install this driver when using the provided USB Cable to connect this

DVD-RAM Driver Install this driver when using stills and images recorded on DVD-RAM

DVD-MovieAlbumSE By combining DVD-MovieAlbumSE with the DVD Palmcorder, it is

MyDVD Use this software when creating a DVD-Video disc from motion images

≥Confirming the environment of connecting equipment: see page 134

Installation Guide (See page 134 for details)

1 Installing USB Driver.

≥Be sure not to connect the USB Cable before executing “USBready.exe” on the provided

CD-ROM.

≥After opening the “VDR-M30” drive from “My Computer”, and double-click “USB Ready” icon. “USB

Ready” message will appear, and then connect the USB Cable. Installation automatically starts.

2 Install the software (DVD-RAM Driver, MyDVD and DVD-MovieAlbumSE).

DVD Palmcorder to PC.

disc on a PC.

possible to use playback, recording and editing. It is also possible to
transfer extracted data and title information etc to My DVD.

edited using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

Suggestions for using software (See page 142 for details)

1 Connect this DVD Palmcorder with the recorded DVD-RAM disc inserted to PC using

USB Cable as follows.

We will add the figure connecting
PC to DVD Palmcorder.

2 Edit motion images using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

≥You can edit images on the DVD-RAM disc.

3 Export motion image data to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

4 MyDVD will automatically start. (See page 00 for details)

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5 Edit motion image and interractive DVD menu using MyDVD.

6 Insert the new DVD-R disc into the DVD palmcorder.

≥When making an original DVD-R disc using MyDVD software, a message for initialization appears

on the LCD of DVD Palmcorder. Press “No” and then follow the instructions on the screen of your
PC to make the original DVD-R disc. Do not perform initialization on DVD Palmcoder when using a
DVD-R disc with computer.

7 Write images to the DVD-R Disc with MyDVD.

≥Write edited motion images to an 8 cm DVD-R disc in this DVD Palmcorder using MyDVD

software.

Cautions for use

≥When using a new DVD-R disc in your Palmcorder, you must initialize it before motion images.

DVD-RAM disc and Card do not require initialization.

≥When using MyDVD software on Windows 2000 Professional / XP, log on to your PC as

Administrator or with a login name equally authorized . If you log on with a login name other
than Administrator, you cannot use MyDVD.

≥Set the display resolution to 1024 ~ 768 (16 bits color) when using the DVD-MovieAlbum.

DIsplay Settings method as follows:

Select “Start” >> “Settings” >> “Control Panel” >> “Display” and select “Settings” tab on
“Display”, and then adjust “Screen Resolution” and “Color quality” to the above.

≥DVD-R discs are a write-one format, therefore when you write information to the DVD-R disc

with DVD-MovieAlbum or My DVD, you cannot edit it again.

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Table of Contents

Be sure to read the following before opening

the package of CD-ROM.................................. 4

Cautions When Using ......................................... 7

Cautions When Storing..................................... 10

Suggestions and Restrictions ........................... 10

Read This First ................................................. 11

Introduction....................................................... 12

Quick Start Guide for Software......................... 13

Table of Contents ............................................. 15

Checking Provided Accessories ....................... 18

Names of Parts................................................. 19

About This Manual............................................ 23

Discs and Cards ............................................... 24

Available Discs ......................................................24

Information on DVD-R Disc ...................................25

Examples of Discs that Cannot be Used on

this DVD Palmcorder: .........................................25

Handling Discs.......................................................26

Available Cards .....................................................27

Storage Capacity on Disc or Card .................... 28

Recordable Time of Movie (Video) ........................28

Recordable Stills (Photos) .....................................29

Features of DVD Palmcorder............................ 30

Versatile Functions Available ................................30

Recording on Disc .................................................32

Recording Movie and Still ......................................32

Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image.............33

Editing in Various Ways on DVD Palmcorder

Alone ..................................................................33

Using with Various Devices ...................................33

Setups

Setting Up the DVD Palmcorder ....................... 34

Attaching adjuster (securing tab)...........................34

Holding DVD Palmcoder........................................34

Attaching Shoulder Belt .........................................35

Attaching Lens Cap ...............................................35

Inserting Battery into Remote Controller ...............36

Removing Battery from Remote Controller............36

Setting Up the Battery Pack.............................. 38

Charging Battery Pack...........................................38

Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder ..........39

Removing Battery Pack .........................................39

Battery Remaining Level Indicator.........................41

Efficient Use of Battery Pack .................................41

Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger 42

Inserting and Removing Disc............................ 43

Inserting Disc.........................................................43

Removing Disc ......................................................45

Inserting and Removing Card ........................... 46

Basic Techniques

Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder................ 47

Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off ...................... 47

Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder.....................48

Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen ................48

Closing LCD Monitor ............................................. 49

Setting Date and Time...................................... 50

Changing Display Format of Date and Time .........51

Recording Movie............................................... 52

Using External Microphone ...................................54

Recording Stills................................................. 55

Zooming............................................................ 57

Macro Recording ................................................... 58

Using Conversion Lens (Generally Available).......58

Manually Focusing Subject............................... 59

Focusing During Recording...................................59

Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................... 61

Compensating for Backlight.............................. 62

Using Auto Function ......................................... 63

On-Screen Information ..................................... 64

Information Display During Recording................... 64

Recording Images from Other AV Devices....... 67

Connecting to Other AV Device ............................ 67

Recording Images from AV Device .......................68

Playing Back..................................................... 69

Immediately Checking Recorded Scene ...............69

Playback from Start of Disc or Card ......................70

Search Playback of Movie ..................................... 70

Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback of

Movie.................................................................. 70

Skip Playback of Movie .........................................71

Playing Back Stills .................................................71

Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) ...................... 72

On-Screen Information Display ........................ 73

Information Display during Playback .....................73

Playback on Other Devices .............................. 74

Connecting to a TV................................................74

Viewing on TV Screen ........................................... 75

Playback on DVD Player ....................................... 76

Removing and Replacing from/in Round

DVD Holder ........................................................ 77

How to Remove Disc.............................................77

Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder...................78

When the Hinge of Round DVD Holder

Comes Off ..........................................................78

Disc Cleaning ........................................................ 78

Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player ........ 79

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Advanced Techniques

Understanding Flow of Menu............................ 80

Setting Up Camera Functions........................... 82

Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject

(Switching Program AE Mode) ...........................82

Adjusting Color (White Balance)............................83

Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)...........85

Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Zoom) .................86

Reducing Wind Noise During Recording

(Wind Cut)...........................................................87

Setting Up Record Functions............................ 88

Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)................88

Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality)...............89

Receiving Image from Another Device

(Input Source) .....................................................90

Switching External Input Recording Method

(PHOTO Input)....................................................90

Self Timer ..............................................................91

Setting OSD Output On or Off

(On-Screen Display) ...........................................92

LCD Setup ........................................................ 93

Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness) ....93

Setting Color Density of LCD screen

(Color Level) .......................................................93

Initial Settings ................................................... 94

Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......94

Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically

(Power Save) ......................................................94

Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) .......95

Changing Display Language (Language) ..............95

Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset) ........96

Disc Navigation

Using Disc Navigation....................................... 97

Starting Disc Navigation ........................................97

Exiting Disc Navigation ..........................................99

Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ...........99

Selecting Multiple Scenes ...................................100

Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together.............100

Disc Navigation Menu..................................... 101

Functions Available with Disc Navigation ............101

Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu.....102

Scene.............................................................. 103

Deleting Scenes (Delete).....................................103

Changing Images for Thumbnails

(Edit - Thumbnail) .............................................105

Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip) ...106

Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)....................107

Arranging Order of Scenes (Edit - Move) ............108

Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine) ......109

Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide).............................110

Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card

(Copy) ...............................................................111

Locking Scenes on Card (Lock) ..........................112

Designating Scenes to be Printed (DPOF) ..........113

Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)...114
Displaying Information Using Menu Screen

(Detail) ..............................................................115

Program.......................................................... 116

What is “program”? ..............................................116

Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date

(Switch) ............................................................ 116

Playing Back Program (Play) .............................. 117

Changing Title of Program (Title) ........................117

Play List.......................................................... 119

What is “Play List”? .............................................119

Creating New Play List (Create).......................... 119

Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) .. 120

Playing Back a Play List (Play)............................121

Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List).....122

Deleting Scenes from Play List

(Editing Play List) ............................................. 123

Adding Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) ............................................. 123

Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) ............................................. 124

Selecting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing

(Editing Play List) ............................................. 124

Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) ..................... 125

Changing Title of Play List (Title) ........................ 126

Deleting Play List (Delete)................................... 126

Go To.............................................................. 127

Top (End) ............................................................127

Disc or Card Management.............................. 128

Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card

(Capacity) ......................................................... 128

Protecting Disc from Writing (Protect Disc) .........128

Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card

(Format Disc. format Card)...............................129

Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc. 130

Finalizing Disc (DVD-R) ...................................... 131

Others............................................................. 132

Displaying Movies or Stills Independently

(Category) ........................................................ 132

Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play) 132

Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)......... 133

Installing Software

Compatible PC for use with DVD Camcorder:

VDR M30 ..................................................... 134

Operations will not be guaranteed under the

following conditions...................................... 134

Contents on Provided CD-ROM ..................... 135

Installing USB Driver ...........................................137

Installing DVD-RAM Driver ..................................140

Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE ............................ 142

Installing MyDVD................................................. 144

Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc

Recorded on DVD Palmcorder .................... 145

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Subsidiary Information

Cleaning.......................................................... 147

No DVD Palmcorder Operation - Check the

Following:..................................................... 148

Error Messages .............................................. 150

Troubleshooting.............................................. 157

System Reset ................................................. 164

Major Specifications........................................ 165

Introduction to Optional Accessories .............. 167

Palmcorder Accessory System............................167

Information on Round DVD Holder ......................168

Index............................................................... 169

Request for Service Notice (USA Only).......... 172

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ......... 173

Customer Services Directory .......................... 174

Warranty (For Canadian Customers).............. 175

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Checking Provided Accessories

Make sure that you have all the following accessories in package:

Battery Pack (model CGA-DU14A):

Portable power supply for this DVD
Palmcorder. Charge it before use.

Power Ca ble:

Connect between household AC outlet and
AC adapter/charger.

AV/S Input/Output Cable: (EW12432)

Used when viewing the pi cture played back
on the DVD Palmcorder on TV screen, or
input or output video from/to another video
device.

8 cm DVD-RAM Disc (in Round DVD
Holder):

To record video (movie) on this DVD
Palmcorder.

AC Adapter/Charger (model PV-DAC13):

Used to power the D VD Pal mcorder from AC
outlet, or charge battery pack.

Remote Controller (model VEQ3993):

Use to control the DVD Palmcorder from a
distance.

Shoulder Belt:

Attach to the D VD Palmcorder to hang it from
shoulder.

Ferrite Core: (BZ10682)

In order to control radio noise emission,
attach this to external microphone cable if
you are using the external microphone.

DC Cord:

When powering the DVD Palmcorder from
household AC outlet, use this cord to connect
the DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/
charger.

Button Type Battery (model CR2025):

To power the remote controller.

WARNING: Keep
this battery away
from children. If
swallowed, co nsult
a physician
immediately for
emergency
treatment.

Lens Cap and Lens Cap String:

Attach the lens cap when not recording, to
protect the lens.

Software CD-ROM: (VFF0197)

Use this CD-ROM on PC when connecting
the DVD Palmcorder to PC.

USB Cable: (EW12381)

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Names of Parts

1234 5 6

8

7

A/V

MIC

(Inside the cover)

910

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BATTERY EJECT

(Bottom)

1 Recording indicator (P. 95)

The red indi cator will light d uring recording.

2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 57)

3 Lens hood (P. 58)

Always remove this lens hood when u sing
generally available tele-conversion or wide­conversion lens.

4 Infrared receiver (P. 37)

When the remote controller is used to operate
the DVD Palmcorder, this receiver will receive
the infrared signal.

5 Zoom lever (P. 57)

Push the lever to the T side for telephoto, or to
the W side for wide-angle.

6 Accessory shoe

7 External microphone jack (P. 54)

8 AV input/output jack (P. 67, 74)

9 Stereo microphone (P. 54)

10 2.5” type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

(inside) (P. 48)

11 BATTERY EJECT switch (P. 39)

The BATTERY EJECT switch is located on the
bottom of this DVD Palmcorder: Slide it when
removing the battery pack.

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12 13 14 1715

16

18 19 21 2322

12 Viewfinder (P. 48)

13 Diopter control (P. 48)

To adjust the focus of image appea ring in the
viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)

14 ACCESS/PC indicator (P. 9, 52, 55)

Will blink or light while the DVD Palmcorder is
operating.

15 DISC EJECT button (P. 43)

Press and release this button to open the disc
guide.

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16 CARD ACCESS indicator (P. 9, 55)

17 Card insertion block (P. 46)

18 Battery attachment platform (P. 39)

19 Record button (REC) (P. 52)

20 Shoulder belt attachments portion (P. 35)

21 Power switch (P. 47, 52, 55)

22 Speaker (P. 69)

23 Grip Belt (Free Style Grip Belt) (P. 34)

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24 25 26 27 28 29 30

3632 33 34 3531

24 AUTO button (P. 63)

T o switch the DVD Palmco rder to full aut omatic

25 FOCUS button (P. 59)

To switch between manual focus and auto­focus.

26 EXPOSURE button (P. 61)

Press this button to adjust the exposure.

27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation)

button (P. 62)

Press this button when subject is being li ghted
from behind.

28 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 97)

29 SELECT button (P. 100)

30 MENU button (P. 50, 81, 103)

Press this button to displa y the menu for setting
camera functions and Disc Navigation.
The camera menu will appear even if disc is not
loaded.

31 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 73)

Press this button to displa y the details of image
being played back or camera setting status, or
switch the display off.

32 Volume control buttons (VOL)/   buttons

(P. 59, 61, 69)

T o adjust the volume of sound from speaker, etc.

33 RESET button (P. 164)

T o reset all setti ngs to defaults (status when the
DVD Palmcorder was shipped from the factory)

34 USB Terminal (TO PC)

35 Joystick (P. 50, 69, 81)

Move the joystick to select a scene or menu item;
then play back the scene or pause it.

36 Stop/cancel button (P. 23, 69, 99)

To end playback or cancel setting of menu.

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37

38

39

43

44

40

41

42

37 REC button (P. 52, 55)

38 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 86)

39 Reverse skip button (P. 71)

40 Reverse search button (P. 70)

41 DISC NAVIGATION button (P. 97)

42 MENU button (P. 50, 82, 104)

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

43 ZOOM T button (P. 57)

44 ZOOM W button (P. 57)

45 Forward Search button (P. 70)

46 Play/pause button (P. 69)

47 Forward skip button (P. 71)

48 DISPLAY button (P. 73)

49 Stop button (P. 23, 69, 99)

50 DELETE button (P. 103)

51 SELECT button (P. 100)

* The buttons on remote controller will function the same as those on DVD Palmcorder.

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About This Manual

●Displays in this manual

Understand that the di splays are differ ent from those you wil l actually see in the v iewfinder or on the LCD
screen.

●Notation 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  button” will be used in this text.

●,  and  marks beside headings

Some functions of this DVD Palmcor der are unavail able with disc or car d used. 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.

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Discs and Cards

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

Media

Function DVD-RAM disc DVD-R disc

Recording movie ●●

Recording still ●

Deleting recorded image ●

Editing on this DVD
Palmcorder

Playback on DVD player

Playback on DVD-RAM
recorder

●

*1

-

●

-

-

--

*2

●

*2

-

SD Memory Card/

MultiMediaCard

-

●

●

-

*3

-

● : Functions available;

*1: Can be played back on some DVD players.
*2: Must be finalized on this DVD Palmcorder before DVD-R disc can be played back on DVD player or DVD recorder (See

P. 76). May not be playable on some DVD players.

*3: Can be played back on some DVD-RAM recorders.

-

: Not available

Available Discs

Usable discs and logos Shape

DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 (8 cm)

In Round DVD

DVD-R
[for General Ver. 2.0 (8 cm)]

This DVD Palmcorder uses 8 cm DVD-RAM discs
and 8 cm DVD-R discs for cam c order use .
Discs remo ved from Round DVD H older cannot be
used on this DVD Palmcorder : Use them only in the
holder.

Note:

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs, since

their compatibility with this DVD Palmcorder has been

confirmed. Using a disc other than those made by

Panasonic may not allow the DVD Palmcorder to deliver

optimum performance.

• It is necessary to initialize an unformatted di sc. When an

unformatted disc is inserted into the DVD Palmcorder, a

message will appear: Initialize the disc following the

instructions on screen (P. 129).

• The Round DVD Holder cannot be used on the DVD

Palmcorders that use square type adapters.

• I mage data edited on PC and certain types of i mage data

may not be visible on this DVD Palmcorder.

• The image data recorded on another device may not be

playable on this DVD Palmcorder.

Holder

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INFORMATION ON DVD-R DISC

You cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete
any recorded images or data.
For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DVD
video camera/recorder writes control data to the
disc in order to automatically make adjustments
when it is inserted and ejected accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area to be written for
adjustment, recording may not be possible. To
prevent this, do not insert or eject a DVD-R disc
accompanying recording more than 50 times. The
DVD video camera/recorder will not perf orm “write
adjustment” when the DVD video camera/recorder
is turned on again, from off, for recording with the
disc in it, or when no recording is made, even if the
disc is removed and then reinserted.

lFinalizing DVD-R disc

Before using the 8 cm DVD-R disc (not provided)
on this DVD video camera/recorder on a DVD
player or DVD video recorder that is compatible
with 8 cm DVD-R disc, the disc must be finalized on
this DVD video camera/recorder. For the finalizing
procedure of 8 cm DVD-R disc, refer to
“Finalizing DVD-R Disc” (P. 127).

Note:

• Do not insert a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD video

camera/recorder but not finalized, into a recordable
device, such as a DVD video recorder: The recorded data
may be damaged.

• DVD-R discs edited and finalized on PC or those finalized

on another DVD video recorder may not be playable on
this DVD video camera/recorder, depending on the
editing software used or recorded status of DVD-R disc.

• Refer to the remaining time indicated on the LCD of

DVD Palmcorder to check a capacity of a DVD-R disc.

EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/
RECORDER:

• DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • MO

• DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • MD

• DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver . 2.0 • CD-R • iD

• DVD-RW • CD-RW • F loppy disk

• DVD+RW • CD • Discs other than those with diameter

• DVD+R • LD • CD-ROM

of 8 cm

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Handling Discs

●Using discs

DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delica t e
recording media. Carefully read the following
cautions and observe them:

• When using disc on this DVD Palmcorder, be

sure to keep it in Round DVD Holder.

• Always use a brand new disc when recording

important material.

• Be sure not to touch the d i s c

exposed portion, and be
careful that no dirt adheres to
it.

• If there is dust, scratch, dirt on

disc or if it is warped, the
following phenomena may occur:

− Block noise in playback

image

− Momentary stop of playback

image

− Sou nd interrupted during

playback, or abnormal sound

− Blue thumbnail display

(Fig. 1)

− Disc cannot correct ly be

recognized

− Delay between video

and audio
Even if disc is normal, the
above phenomena may
occasionally occur. While the ACCESS/PC
indicator is lit, do n ot subject disc to vibrations or
impact, and avoid using DVD Palmcorder at
extremely high or low temperatures, or in
environment where condensation is likely to
occur.

• When recordi ng ima ges,
the DVD Palmcorder may
avoid the portions of disc
where recording is not
possible, due to dust,
scratches, etc. [It will
pause . at such a portion
and automatically restart
record ing (/).]
This will cause recording
to be interrupted for sev e ral seconds to several
minutes, and multiple thumbnails will be created
by one recording session as shown above. In this
case, the recordable time on disc will decrease.

• Be careful when removing the disc since the
metal of removal slot of DV D Palmcorder, and
disc itself, may be hot.

Do not touch

Block noise

001/ 006All Programs

PLAY

(Fig. 1)

PLAY

(Recording one scene
may produce multiple
thumbnails.)

RAM

001 / 002All Programs

RAM

●Storing discs

• When storing disc, in se rt it in Round DVD

Holder into pla st ic case.

• Be careful that no condensation occurs on disc.

• Do not place disc in the following places:

− Direct sunlight for a long time

− Where humidity is high or in dusty place

− Wh ile t he re is heat from a h e at e r, etc.

Note:

• See page 78 when cleaning the removed disc.

• S ee page 77 for how to handle disc removed from Round

DVD Holder.

• See page 77 for how to set the disc removed from

Round DVD Holder or another disc correctly in Round
DVD Holder.

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Available Cards

SD Memory Card
and
MultiMediaCard
can be used on
this DVD
Palmcorder.

Handling card

• D o not use cards other than

the designated ones.

• Do not touch the card
terminal or allow it to touch
metal.

• Do not paste anything other
than exclusive label on label pasting portion.

• Do not subject card to impact, bend card or drop
it.

• Do not disassemble card or modify it.

• Do not expose card to water.

• Do not use or store card in the following places:

− Where the temperature is high, such as in

vehicle at high temperatures, in direct sunlight
or near a heater.

− Where humidity is high, or in dusty place

• W hen the erasure prevention switch on SD
Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or
editing will be p ossible on the card.

Terminal

• It is recommended that you create a backup file
for valuable data on hard disk of PC.

• Do not do the following, or the data on card may
be damaged or lost:

− Do not remove the card or turn DVD

Palm corder off during re ading or writing of
data

− Do not use DVD Palmcorder in a place subject

to static electricity or electrical noise

Note:

• T his DVD Palmcorder ca n play back image data recorded

on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system) standard which were
established by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Indu stries Association (JEITA). The range of
image data playable on this DVD Palmcorder is that with
pixels from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal
× 3000 vertical.

• D CF is an integrated image fi le format of digital cameras:

Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming
to DCF.

• I mage data edited on PC and certain types of i mage data

may not be visible on this DVD Palmcorder.

• The image data recorded on another device may not be

playable on this DVD Palmcorder.

Erasure prevention
switch

Locked status

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Storage Capacity on Disc or Card

Recordable Time of Movie (Video)

The recordable time wil l vary depen ding o n the
recording quality: See page 88 for the setting of
recording quality.

Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side)
(when recording only movies)

Recording

quality

XTRA Approx. 18 min *1No recording

FINE Approx. 30 min
STD Approx. 60 min *3Approx. 60 min
LPCM No recording

*1:Variable bit recording (recording of more than 18

minutes may be possible because the transfer rate
varies automatically between approx. 3-10 Mbps)

*2:Transfer rate: Approx. 6 Mbps
*3:Transfer rate: Approx. 3 Mbps
*4:Linear PCM recording (If your DVD player does not

conform to MPEG 1 audio player 2, record in LPCM
mode)

DVD-RAM DVD-R

possible

Disc used

possible

*2

Approx. 30 min

Approx. 30 min

*2

*3

*4

:

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.

• The movie quality mode can be changed for recordings

on DVD-RAM disc, but not on DVD-R disc.

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Recordable Stills (Photos)

●Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM
disc (single side) (when recording
only still): Up to 999

If the disc still has free space after recor d ing 999
stills on it, movies can also be recorded on it.

●Recordable stills on one blank card:

The number of recordable st ills will vary
depending on the recording quality: See page 89 for
the setting of recording quality.

Capacity

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128MB

256 MB

512 MB

(The numbers of recordable stills above are only for
reference)

Note

Approx. 45 Approx. 95 Approx. 190

Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Approx. 400

Approx. 220 Approx. 440 Approx. 880

Approx. 440 Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760

Approx. 880 Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520

Approx. 1,760 Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040

Approx. 3,520 Approx. 7,040 Approx. 14,080

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• Cards used on other devices can be used on this DVD

Palmcorder.

• No movie or music data recorded on card can be

checked, viewed or heard on this DVD Palmcorder. In
addition, no such a data file can be displayed on this DVD
Palmcorder.

• Use the remaining display function to check the

remaining free space on disc before use. See “Verifying
Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)” on
page 128.

• So me still data recorded on this DVD Palmcorder may not

be playable on another device (for example, on a device
that limits the maximum number of recognizable stills to

999).

• No still can be recorded on DVD-R disc.

Recording quality

FINE NORM ECO

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Features of DVD Palmcorder

Versatile Functions Available

This DVD Palmcorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used will vary
depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used.
Use the functions, following the table below:

Camera Functions:

Function

Camera Functions Setup

Record Functions Setup

Date Setup

LCD Setup

Initial Setup

Program AE
White Bal.
EIS
Dig.Zoom
Wind Cut
VIDEO Mode
Quality
Input Source
PHOTO Input
Self Timer
OSD Output
Date Mode
Date Set
Brightness
Color Level
Beep
Powe r S ave
Record LED
Language
Reset

Disc/Card used

DVD-RAM DVD-R CARD

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(*1 Except for LPCM mode)
(*2 Except for XTRA mode)

Reference

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