Panasonic VDRM30PP Operations Instructions

DVD PalmcorderOperating InstructionsModel No. VDR-M30PPThank you for buying a Panasonic product. Please take time to become familiar with the operatin

10Cautions When StoringDo not leave the DVD Palmcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time:• The temperature insid

100Selecting Multiple Scenes1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Use the joystick to select the desired scene.3Press the SELECT button once:The selected

101Disc Navigation MenuFunctions Available with Disc NavigationDisc Navigation allows you to do the following:Available function Disc or card used Con

102Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation MenuPress the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screen

103Scene13Deleting Scenes (Delete)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Select the scene to be deleted.3Press the MENU button.4Choose “Delete” on the “Sc

104●Editing using submenuPress the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (See page 103): The submenu will appear.Pressing the C button wi

1051Changing Images for Thumbnails (Edit - Thumbnail)The thumbnail refers to a reduced image displayed on Disc Navigation to help distinguish recorded

1061Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Edit - Skip)You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped.1

1071Adding Special Effects (Edit - Fade)You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene.There are three types of special effects:1Press the DI

108Note:• Setting fade will interlock with sound.• Fading can also be set to either “IN” or “OUT”.• Any registered fade can be changed at any time usi

1091Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine)You can combine multiple scenes into one.If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will

11Read This First To guide you, we've included following six chapters.• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up the DVD Palmcorder, batter

1101Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide)You can divide a scene into two parts.To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then dele

1111Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy)You can copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card.1Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” or “N PHOTO“.

1123Locking Scenes on Card (Lock)You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake.1Set the power switch to

1133Designating Scenes to be Printed (DPOF)You can use DPOF to set print information, including selection of the scenes to be printed, so that you wil

114123Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select)Using the Disc Navigation menu screen, you can simultaneously select consecutive scenes. This functio

115123Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail)You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and le

116ProgramWhat is “program”?Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still.12Switchin

11712Playing Back Program (Play)You can play back only the selected program.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press then the MENU button.3Choose “Pla

1186After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button.7The screen for verifying the change in title will appear: Choose “YES”, and

1191Play ListWhat is “Play List”?You can create a play list on this DVD Palmcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes.Since the play

12Introduction●You can record even during playbackUnlike tape devices, you do not need to search for the recording start position or locate the beginn

120●Editing on play listWhen making settings on play list, such as changing title, adding fade, setting skip, etc., use the same procedure for setting

121Playing Back a Play List (Play)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3Choose “Play” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then pres

122Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List)You can later add scenes to the play list.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU button.3C

123Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited.Perfo

124Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List)You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen.1Press the DISC NAVIGATION

125Arranging Order of Scenes (Move)You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU butto

126Changing Title of Play List (Title)The play lists have serial numbers in the order you have created them, along with the created dates/times: You c

127123Go ToFrom the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene.Top (End)1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.2Press the MENU b

128Disc or Card Management123Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity)You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side

12913Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. format Card)If you want to erase all data on a recorded disc or card, you can initialize it rathe

13Quick Start Guide for SoftwareFeaturesThe following software programs are contained on the provided CD-ROM.• Confirming the environment of connectin

1301Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM DiscDisc Navigation in this DVD Palmcorder handles information on scenes, such as skip, fade, in a particu

1312Finalizing Disc (DVD-R)If you want to play back a DVD-R disc recorded on this DVD Palmcorder, using a device conforming to 8 cm DVD-R disc - such

1321OthersDisplaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category)Scenes recorded on this DVD Palmcorder will be displayed in the order of recording regar

1333Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills)If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Palmcorder will enter the playback pause status afte

134Installing SoftwareBefore installing the DVD-RAM driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Palmcorder, make sure that another DVD-RAM driver has

135Contents on Provided CD-ROMThe CD-ROM supplied with the DVD Palmcorder contains the following folders and program:Although the CD-ROM may contain a

136●DVD-MovieAlbumSEYou can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures:• Open the PDF file in DVD-MovieAlbumSE\manual\Englis

137Installing USB DriverInstall the USB driver “Panasonic DVD CAMERA USB interface”, at the same time you install the “Panasonic DVD CAMERA SCSI inter

1384When installation of the USB device driver for DVD-CAM is finished, click “Finish”.5When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen appears again (Pan

139●Operation with DVD Palmcorder connected• The following operations are not possible when connected to PC:- Camera recording and playback using oper

143 Export motion image data to PC using DVD-MovieAlbumSE.4 MyDVD program will automatically start. (see page 146 for details)5 Edit motion image and

140Installing DVD-RAM Driver1Open the “DVD-RAM Driver” folder on the provided CD-ROM and click “setup” or “setup.exe” to start it.2The driver setup sc

1416Check the program folder to be installed, and then click “Next”.7Click “Next”.8Installation will start. When installation is complete, some notes

14210If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a message announcing the start for detecting device will appear: Click “Finish”. The detection of dev

1437If you do not change the folder where the software is installed, click “Next”.8If you do not change the program folder name, click “Next”. 9Check

144Installing MyDVDMy DVD included in the provided CD-ROM does not contain the slideshows function. Therefore you can not edit the still on MyDVD.1Ins

145Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD PalmcorderUsing DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from

1468MyDVD will automatically start. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the MyDVD editing screen:Now you can c

147Subsidiary InformationCleaningBe sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD Palmcorder.●Cleaning LCD screen and camera le

148Before Requesting ServiceCheck 1 No movie can be recordedMovie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc.Check the following:• Is DVD-RAM or DV

149Check 5 No DVD Palmcorder operationIs a fully charged battery pack attached?Is the DVD Palmcorder powered from AC outlet?Check 6 No image in viewfi

15Table of ContentsImportant Information ... 2Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROM

150Error Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Palmcorder. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropr

151Cannot combine. Deselect PHOTO scenes.Select only movies and combine them.109Cannot combine. Select multiple scenes.Select a range of at least 2 sc

152Card has no data. This message will appear when the A button is pressed with a card inserted on which no still is recorded. (It will appear if you

153Disc error. • Use another disc.• See *3 on page 156.24, 78• Mismatch in recording information may be caused by editing done on some device other th

154Error occurred. Please replace disc or format disc.• Abnormality has occurred with the DVD-RAM disc to be repaired. Initialize the disc before usin

155Scene without control info. Update control information?• This message may appear when a disc edited on a device other than this DVD Palmcorder is t

156*1• This message may also appear when dirt adheres to disc. If this message appears when a recorded disc is recognized immediately after it is inse

157TroubleshootingCheck to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Palmcorder to normal,

158During recordingSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePressing the REC button will not start recording.Is input image copy-guarded?Copy-guarded

159During playbackSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageRecognition of disc is not completeIs disc dirty?Use a soft, dry cloth to clean it.78Press

16Advanced TechniquesUnderstanding Flow of Menu... 80Setting Up Camera Functions... 82Selecting Shoot

160When the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC:Symptom Cause and CorrectionReference pageNo drive icon appears on PC.The DVD Palmcorder is not turned o

161The DVD-RAM drive of DVD Palmcorder cannot be opened by PC Explorer or application. Error appears. Disc cannot be ejected.If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is ru

162MiscellaneousSymptom Cause and CorrectionReference pagePower does not come on, or no operation occurs by pressing button.Execute system reset (pres

163System ResetIf the DVD Palmcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Palmcorder may recover to normal. “System Reset” will

164Major SpecificationsDVD Palmcorder Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 7.9/7.2 VPower Consumption: Recording5.8 WCCD 1/4-inch interlacedTot

165* The MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, record in LPCM m

166Introduction to Optional AccessoriesPalmcorder Accessory System* Please refer to page 40 concerning the battery charging time and available recordi

167Information on Round DVD HolderThis DVD Palmcorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc, 8 cm DVD-R disc: Remove the disc fro

168Request for Service Notice (USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705

169Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty ProductCamcorderDVD/VCR Deck,A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD,TV/DVD/V

17Subsidiary InformationCleaning... 147Before Requesting Service...

170Customer Services DirectoryFor Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries

171Warranty (For Canadian Customers)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYPanasonic

VQT0E25QR34662Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporatio

18Checking Provided AccessoriesMake sure that you have all the following accessories in package: Battery Pack (CGA-DU14A):Portable power supply for th

19Names of Parts 1 Recording indicator (P. 95)The red indicator will light during recording.2 Optical 10× zoom lens (P. 57)3 Lens hood (P. 58)Always r

2Important InformationFor Your SafetyThe power switch turns the DVD Palmcorder on and off, leaving the date/time feature unaffected. If the camera/rec

2012 Viewfinder (P. 48)13 Diopter control (P. 48)To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder. (Pull out the viewfinder.)14 ACCESS/PC indi

2124 AUTO button (P. 63)To switch the DVD Palmcorder to full automatic25 FOCUS button (P. 59)To switch between manual focus and auto-focus.26 EXPOSURE

2237 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. 9

23About This Manual●Displays in this manualUnderstand that the displays are different from those you will actually see in the viewfinder or on the LCD

24Discs and CardsThe following table lists the storage media (discs and cards) that can be used on this DVD Palmcorder and the functions which are ava

25Information on DVD-R DiscYou cannot record a still on DVD-R disc, or delete any recorded images or data.For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this DV

26Handling Discs●Using discsDVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them:• When u

27Available Cards ●Handling card• Do not use cards other than the designated ones.• Do not touch the card terminal or allow it to touch metal.• Do not

28Storage Capacity on Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie (Video)The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 88 for t

29Recordable Stills (Photos)●Recordable stills on one DVD-RAM disc (single side) (when recording only still): Up to 999 If the disc still has free spa

3Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Me, Windows® 2000 Professional, and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of

30Features of DVD PalmcorderVersatile Functions Available This DVD Palmcorder has numerous useful functions. However, the functions that can be used w

31Disc Navigation Functions:●: Available;-: Unavailable*3 If you use a brand-new DVD-R disc, message “Disc is not formatted” will appear. Initialize t

32Card Navigation Functions:Recording on DiscYou can use both 8 cm DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs on this DVD Palmcorder for recording. The recorded video an

33Immediate Reviewing of Recorded ImageYou can check the recorded movie or still in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.Editing in Various Ways on DVD

34SetupsThis section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Palmcorder and battery pack.Setting Up the DVD PalmcorderHolding DVD Pal

35Attaching adjuster (securing tab)1Pass the belt through the attachment part of DVD Palmcorder.2Pass the belt through the adjuster (securing tab).3Ad

36Inserting Battery into Remote ControllerInsert the provided button type battery into remote controller.1Slide the cover to remove it.2Insert the but

37●Using Remote ControllerTo operate the DVD Palmcorder with the remote controller, point it to the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If it d

38Setting Up the Battery PackThe CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Palmcorder has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before usin

39Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Palmcorder1Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Palmcorder and slide it upward until a

4Be sure to read the following before opening the package of CD-ROMThis Agreement will take effect at the moment you open the package of the storage d

40●Recordable time with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.)The reference for DVD Palmcorder recordable time with fully charged b

41Battery Remaining Level IndicatorWhen the battery pack is used to power the DVD Palmcorder, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or

42Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/ChargerIt is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD Palmcorder from household AC outl

43Inserting and Removing DiscInserting Disc1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it.A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, t

44Note:Note:• Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery pack or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD Palmcorder.• See page 78 for how to

45Removing Disc1Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD Palmcorder off.2Press down the DISC EJECT button once and release it. In a moment,

46Inserting and Removing CardBefore inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD Palmcorder off.1Inserting Card Ope

47Basic TechniquesThis section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Palmcorder.Basic Operation of DVD P

48Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder1Pull out the viewfinder.2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus to suit your eyesight.Note:• If the LC

49Closing LCD MonitorBefore closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at right angles to the DVD Palmcorder.Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Palm

5IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIn addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major fac

50Setting Date and TimeSet the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.The following procedure

51Changing Display Format of Date and TimeYou can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year or year/month/day. Associat

5212Recording MovieInsert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD Palmcorder.1Turn the DVD Palmcorder on.Set the power switch to “O VIDEO” to

53●Power save and discharge of batteryIf, when “Power Save: On” is specified, the DVD Palmcorder is left in the recording pause status for approximate

54Using External MicrophoneConnect external microphone (optional-user provided) to the external microphone jack of this DVD Palmcorder. Clearer sound

5513Recording StillsNote:Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card.1Turn the DVD Palmcorder on.When using DVD-RAM disc:Set the po

56●Still recording qualityThe DVD Palmcorder can record JPEG stills of 640×480 pixels.Although still images are recorded on DVD-RAM disc only in the F

57123ZoomingThis DVD Palmcorder allows you to record using optical 10-power zoom and digital zoom.Move the zoom lever to “T” control side, and the sub

58Macro RecordingUse the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/1

59123Manually Focusing SubjectThe DVD Palmcorder measures the distance to a subject viewed at the center of screen and automatically focuses on it. If

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

60Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 59):Objects not in the center of screenObjects moving rapidly

61123Adjusting Exposure ManuallyThis DVD Palmcorder measures the subject brightness and automatically adjusts the exposure. You can also adjust the ex

62123Compensating for BacklightWhen subject is lighted from rear, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.1Pres

63123Using Auto FunctionPressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions.1Press the AUTO button.The following settings will reset to

64123On-Screen InformationVarious types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording.Information Display During

6515.Movie recording quality (only when using disc)XTRA : Highest quality (only when using DVD-RAM disc)LPCM : Highest audio quality (only when using

66●Switching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen information:Press the DISPLAY button.The full and minimum displa

67123Recording Images from Other AV DevicesYou can record images from other AV devices to disc or card in this DVD Palmcorder.Connecting to Other AV D

68Recording Images from AV Device1Set the input source on the DVD Palmcorder to “LINE (L IN)”.Switch the input referring to “Input Source” on page 90.

69Playing Back123Immediately Checking Recorded SceneYou can check your recording immediately on the spot.1Press A button in the recording pause status

7Cautions When UsingHandle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:• The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force

70123Playback from Start of Disc or CardUse the Go To function (P. 72) or Disc Navigation function (P. 97) to play back from the start of disc or card

7112Skip Playback of MovieDuring playback, tilt the joystick up or down to locate the start of desired scene.L Tilt once : To skip to the first image

72123Jumping to Specified Point (Go To)1Press the MENU button during playback.2Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A butto

73123On-Screen Information DisplayInformation Display during PlaybackVarious types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image

74Playback on Other DevicesThis section explains about playback on another AV device, such as TV.123Connecting to a TV Use the provided AV/S input/ou

75123Viewing on TV Screen 1Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD Palmcorder is connected to. This is often refered

762Playback on DVD PlayerYou can play back finalized DVD-R discs on DVD players or other devices that conform to 8 cm DVD-R disc. However, DVD-R discs

7712Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD HolderYou can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD Palmcorder from Round DVD Holder and use the

7812Replacing Disc in Round DVD Holder1Open SIDE A of the Round DVD Holder, and replace the disc in the holder with the SIDE A mark or label surface f

791Playback on DVD Video Recorder/PlayerYou can use a DVD video recorder or DVD player that conforms to DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on

8Heat 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:• Ne

80Advanced TechniquesThis section explains about various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Palmcorder.Understanding Flow of MenuPr

81●Flow of MenuRefer to page indicated for details of each function.Camera Functions SetupProgram AE (P. 82)White balance (P. 83)EIS (P. 85)Digital zo

82123Setting Up Camera FunctionsSelecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode)This DVD Palmcorder automatically sets the shu

83Adjusting Color (White Balance)This DVD Palmcorder automatically adjusts the tint to match the conditions of subject. However, it may not allow user

84Note:• Do not use a colored object when setting the white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set.• Do not block the infrared sensor with hand,

85Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)This DVD Palmcorder is equipped with an electronic image stabilizer function: When you use zoom to record

86Magnifying Subject Image (Dig. Zoom)When the zoom lever is moved down to “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 40× or 240× specified, digital zoom will au

87Reducing Wind Noise During Recording (Wind Cut)When recording sound from the microphone built into this DVD Palmcorder, you can reduce wind noise in

88Setting Up Record Functions12Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode)Choose the movie quality from “XTRA” (only with DVD-RAM disc), “FINE”, “STD” and “L

89Block-like noise may appear in recorded image, or the outline of subject image is distorted under the recording conditions listed below: Pan the DVD

9Be careful of moisture condensation:• When you move the DVD Palmcorder between places where the difference in temperatures is great - such as enterin

90123Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source)If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Palmcorder, you must first switch

9113Self TimerYou can record stills of yourself alone or with your family, friends, etc., using the Self timer function, as with ordinary cameras. A s

92123Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display)If you connect this DVD Palmcorder to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the on

93123LCD SetupThis function allows you to adjust the brightness and color density of LCD screen during recording and playback.Setting Brightness of LC

94123Initial SettingsSwitching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep)This DVD Palmcorder will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC butt

95Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED)You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Palmcorder even during recording.1Press the

96Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset)You can restore menu settings to defaults (initial settings at the factory (P. 163) ).1Press the MENU but

97Disc Navigation123Using Disc NavigationStarting Disc NavigationDisc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Palmcorder.Here is

98The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used.*1 The displayed

99Exiting Disc Navigation1Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.Disc Navigation will be terminated and the DVD Palmcorder will enter the recording pause st