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-M53PP VDR-M55PP VDR-M75PP Built-in Flash - - USB - Remote Controller - PC Software - VDR-M95PP - : 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Camera and accessory equipment.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 11 12 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. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
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 down.
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.
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.
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.
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 DVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basic operation of this DVD Video Camerarecording of movies, still images, external input, and playback of recorded images.
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.
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 DVDRAM 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.
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.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 15 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Table of Contents Important Information ........................................ 2 Be sure to read the following before opening the CD-ROM package .................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 5 Cautions When Using ....................................... 7 Cautions When Storing ................................... 10 Suggestions and Restrictions ......................... 10 Read This First .............
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 16 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Up Camera Functions ......................... 80 Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) ......................... 80 Adjusting Color (White Balance) .......................... 81 Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) ......... 83 Reducing Wind Noise during Recording (Wind Cut) ................................................................... 83 Setting Up Record Functions .....................
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 17 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories ............ 145 Video Camera Accessories ............................... 145 Cleaning ........................................................ Terminology .................................................. Before Requesting Service ........................... Error Messages ............................................ Troubleshooting ............................................
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): VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP:(CGA-DU07A) Used to power the DVD Video Camera from AC outlet, or charge battery pack. VDR-M95PP:(CGA-DU14A) Portable power supply for this DVD Video Camera. Charge it before use.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 19 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Names of Parts 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 11 14 (Inside the cover) 1 Built-in flash (VDR-M95PP) (P.68) There is a sensor at the top of the flash. 8 Zoom lever (P. 57) 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) 3 Internal stereo microphone (P. 51) 4 Infrared receiver (VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP) (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 20 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 15 21 22 16 23 17 18 19 24 25 26 20 27 28 15 Viewfinder (P. 7, 37) 22 Battery attachment platform (P. 42) 16 Diopter control (P. 37) To adjust the focus of image appearing in the viewfinder (pull out the viewfinder). 23 Record (REC) button (P. 51) Used when recording movies. 17 ACCESS/PC indicator (VDR-M55PP/VDRM75PP/VDR-M95PP) (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 21 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 35 36 37 38 39 43 29 30 33 31 32 34 40 41 42 29 AUTO button (P. 67) To switch the DVD Video Camera to full automatic. 36 SELECT button (P. 99, 111) 30 FOCUS button (P. 64) To switch between manual focus and autofocus. 38 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 102) Press this button to display the menu for setting camera functions and Disc Navigation. The camera menu will appear even if disc is not loaded. 31 EXPOSURE button (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 22 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Not included with VDR-M53PP. 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 49 58 59 50 44 Photo shot button (P.52) 52 ZOOM T button (P. 57) 45 START/STOP (REC) button (P. 51) 53 DIGITAL ZOOM button (P. 57) 46 MENU button (P. 40, 79, 102) 54 ZOOM W button (P. 57) 47 SELECT button (P. 99, 111) 55 Reverse skip button (P. 61) 48 Reverse search button (P. 60) 56 Forward/Search button (P. 60) 49 DELETE button (P. 102) 57 Play/pause button (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 23 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Up the Battery Pack The CGA-DU07A/CGA-DU14A battery pack provided with this DVD Video Camera has not been charged at purchase time: Charge it before using the DVD Video Camera. Note: • Be sure to use the specified battery pack CGA-DU07A/CGA-DU14A (provided) for the DVD Video Camera: using other batteries could cause the DVD Video Camera to malfunction, or result in fire.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 24 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 12 Record and Play Back Using Disc (Video and Photo) Before You Begin • It is recommended that you use a DVD-RAM disc for trial recording, since you can delete the recorded contents (See page 28). You can record both videos and photos on DVD-RAM disc; only videos on DVD-R disc. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Power cable DC cord AC adaptor Connect everything in this sequence a – d. 2 Insert a disc (P. 46). 1.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 25 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Start recording (P. 51). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 2.Set the switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down on the power switch toggle button. Align with this position Rotate While pressing (Power switch toggle button) 3.Set the LOCK switch to (to the upper left) to prevent accidental switching of recording mode.* * Only in mode. 4.Press the REC button to record movie, or press the Photo shot button to record stills.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 26 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Record and Play Back Using Card (Photo) Only photos can be recorded on card. 1 Connect power supply (P. 45). Power cable DC cord AC adaptor Connect everything in this sequence a – d. 2 Insert a card (P. 49). 1.Open the LCD monitor. 2.Open the cover of card insertion block with power turned off. 3.Put in a card. 4.Insert the card all the way until it locks.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 27 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Start recording (P. 52). 1.Open the LCD monitor (See page 38). 3.Set the switch to “ ” while pressing down on the button to the right of the power switch. Align with this position Rotate While pressing 4.Press the Photo shot button. Pressing it once will record one photo. 2.Set the LOCK switch to (to the lower right). Photo Shot button 4 View the playback of recorded content on LCD monitor. 1.Open the LCD monitor (P. 38). 2.
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 29 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 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 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 for control data to be written, recording may not be possible.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 30 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Handling Discs lUsing discs lStoring discs DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs are very delicate recording media. Carefully read the following cautions and observe them: • Always use a brand new disc when recording important material. • Be sure not to touch the disc surface, and be careful that no dirt adheres to it.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 31 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lHandling card lminiSD Memory Cards • Do 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, Terminal bend card or drop it. • Do not disassemble card or modify it. • Do not expose card to water.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 32 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Storage Capacity of Disc or Card Recordable Time of Movie (Video) The recordable time will vary depending on the recording quality: See page 84 for the setting of recording quality. Movie recordable time on one disc (on single side) (when recording only movies) Recording quality Disc used Movie recordable time XTRA Approx. 18 min *1 FINE Approx. 30 min *2 STD Approx.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 33 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Recordable Stills (Photos) on Disc lNumber of recordable stills on one side of disc: Up to 999 (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) Up to 750 (VDR-M95PP) If the disc still has free space after recording 999 stills (VDR-M53PP / VDR-M55PP / VDR-M75PP) or 750 stills (VDR-M95PP) on it, movies can also be recorded on it.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 34 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setup This section explains preparations for recording - setting up the DVD Video Camera and battery pack. Setting Up the DVD Video Camera Holding DVD Video Camera • VDR-M95PP Using Grip Belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of DVD Video Camera up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the REC button, Photo shot button, and the Zoom lever.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 35 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM To use as a Grip Belt again (Only for VDR-M95PP) 1 Attach the tip of the grip belt to the DVD Video Camera (1). Press down the lock cover in the direction of the arrow so that the belt will not fall out (2). Lock cover Attaching Shoulder Belt Be sure to pass through the 2 slots. Pass the Shoulder belt through the Shoulder belt attachments.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 36 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Inserting Battery into Remote Controller (Not included with VDR-M53PP) Insert the provided button type battery into remote controller. 1 Pull the battery holder out towards yourself while 3 Slide the battery holder to close it. pressing a thin rod or other object into the PUSH hole. 2 Insert the button type battery with the positive R terminal facing down. Note: The life of the button type battery is approximately one year.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 37 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lUsing Remote Controller To operate the DVD Video Camera with the remote controller, point it at the infrared receiver before pressing buttons. If it does not work properly, do not forget to point it at the receiver to repeat the action. The remote controllable distance is up to 16 feet (5 m).
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 38 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen 1 Open the LCD monitor. The LCD monitor has a spot where you can hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open the monitor. Note: • See “LCD/EVF Setup” (P.92) for information on displaying the viewfinder image regardless of whether the LCD monitor is open or closed. Grab the bottom with your finger and pull it out. lRange of LCD monitor movement The LCD monitor can be opened up to approximately 90°.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Closing LCD Monitor Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at a right angle to the DVD Video Camera. Close the LCD monitor, with the LCD screen facing inward, until a click is heard. Note: • Be sure to return the LCD monitor to a right angle to the DVD Video Camera before closing it. If the LCD monitor is tilted or faces outward from the camera body, it cannot be closed to the DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 40 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Date and Time Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded correctly. The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set. Press f/ e/d/c buttons to select, and then press A to activate. 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 41 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Changing Display Format of Date and Time You can select one of three date display formats: month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day. The time display format will also change as follows: Display format Example of display M/D/Y 5:00PM SEP 30 2005 D/M/Y 17:00 30. 9.2005 Y/M/D 17:00 2005. 9.30 1 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the control buttons to select the desired date display format, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 42 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM About the Battery Pack Attaching Battery Pack to DVD Video Camera 1 Fit the battery pack to the battery attachment platform on this DVD Video Camera and slide it downward until a click is heard. Note: • Make sure that the battery pack is in the correct orientation. • Make sure that the battery pack is securely attached: Incomplete attachment could cause the battery pack to fall, resulting in damage.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 43 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lRecordable time with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate DVD Video Camera recordable time with fully charged battery pack: VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP [with model CGA-DU07A] XTRA When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min FINE When using viewfinder approx. 85 min When using LCD monitor approx. 70 min STD When using viewfinder approx.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 44 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Remaining Battery Level Indicator When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Video Camera, the battery remaining level appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows: Fully charged Nearly empty (Blinks) Shows remaining level Note: • If you use the provided battery pack, the remaining level indicator “ “ ” or “ ” may be displayed for a shorter period.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 45 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Using DVD Video Camera with AC adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. Note: Be sure to use the specified AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera. Using other AC adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire. Power cable DC cord AC adaptor 1 Connect the power cable to AC adaptor.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 46 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Inserting and Removing Disc Inserting Disc 1 Press the DISC EJECT lever down once and release it. lIdentifying recording/playback sides of disc: A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator blinks, the cover of disc insertion compartment will open slightly. This section describes doublesided discs. Note that the included DVD-RAM disc is a single-sided disc. 2 Open the cover by hand and fit the disc onto the spindle in the center.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 47 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Note: • Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery pack or AC adaptor is connected to DVD Video Camera. • If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to “Check 4” on page 149. • The disc insertion orientation is specific. Forcibly inserting a disc in the wrong orientation could damage the DVD Video Camera or disc. • If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 48 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Removing Disc 1 Press down the DISC EJECT lever once and release it. In a moment, the cover of disc insertion compartment will open slightly. 2 Open the cover by hand and remove the disc. While pressing Pickup lens down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out. Note: • Do not use excessive force when opening the cover. • Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/ playback side of the disc.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 49 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Inserting and Removing Card 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera off. 2 Open the LCD monitor. 3 Open the cover of card insertion block. Note: • Do not close the LCD monitor while the cover is open. • Do not push the label pasting portion of Card when removing it: Doing so could damage Card. • No card is provided with this DVD Video Camera. Buy cards if you need them. 4 Insert card with its contacts inward until it locks.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 50 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Basic Techniques This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD Video Camera. Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off Set the switch to the appropriate recording function while holding down the button to the right of the power switch.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 51 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 12 Recording Movie Before You Begin ACCESS/PC indicator • Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this DVD Video Camera. REC button • You can press the REC button immediately after the DVD • Power switch Pressing REC once will start recording; pressing it once again will temporarily stop recording. • • • • 1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. • • Set the power switch to “ ” to turn the DVD Video Camera on.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 52 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 13 Recording Stills Note: Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and card. Photo shot button 2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD). 3 Press the photo shot button halfway down (half press). ACCESS/PC indicator The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is selected). When the image is in focus, “m” is displayed in pink.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 53 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Compensating for Backlight When subject is lit from behind , this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. 1 Press the BACK LIGHT button during recording. REC 0:00:09 REM 30MIN Backlight correction icon FINE 8:00AM SEP 30 2005 The backlight correction icon will appear. Note: • Pressing the BACK LIGHT button will alternate backlight setting between on and off.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 54 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 On-Screen Information Various types of information will appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen during recording. Information Display during Recording 1 2 3 4 REC L IN 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 FULL AUTO o Manual focus 7 5 6 REM 3 0 MIN 15 16 17 DISC ACCESS F I NE 8 : 0 0 AM SEP 3 0 2 0 0 5 18 The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display. 1.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 55 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 8. Zoom W (Digital Zoom: Off) X [Digital Zoom: 40x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), 60x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP)] Y [Digital Zoom: 800x (VDR-M53PP/ VDR-M55PP), 240x (VDR-M75PP/ VDR-M95PP), only in movie recording mode] 9. Exposure correction 10. FULL AUTO indicator 11. Warning message 12.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 56 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lSwitching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the DISPLAY button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. • Minimum display mode: The recording mode (see 1 on page 54) and recording status (see 7 on page 54) will appear. If the DVD Video Camera has warning information, a warning message will appear.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 57 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Zooming This DVD Video Camera allows you to record using optical 24- (on VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or 10- (on VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) power zoom and digital zoom. If you continue to hold the zoom lever on the “T” control side with Dig. Zoom 60x or 800x specified (on VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP) or Dig.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 58 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Macro Recording Use the macro function when recording a small object from close-up position: You can shoot the subject as close as approximately 13/16” (2 cm) from the lens surface, magnifying the image to fill the screen. 1 Aim the DVD Video Camera at the subject, and press down the zoom lever to “W” control side. 58 Note: • Zoom can be used, but the subject may not be focused, depending on the distance to the subject.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 59 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Playing Back Before You Begin • Insert a disc or card recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P. 46, 49). • Turn the DVD Video Camera on (P. 50). 123 Playing Back UP RIGHT LEFT DOWN 1 Press the A button in recording pause mode. The DVD Video Camera will enter the playback mode, and the scene you recorded last will be played back. When playback is finished, the DVD Video Camera will enter pause mode at the last image on disc.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 60 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Playback from Start of Disc or Card Use the Go To function (P. 62) or Disc Navigation function (P. 96) to play back from the start of disc or card. 12 Search Playback of Movie During playback, press one of the following buttons and hold it: Search playback will start.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 61 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 12 Skip Playback of Movie During playback, press the following buttons to locate the start of desired scene. Press the e button: To skip to the first image of the scene following the one being played back, and start playback. Press the f button: To return to the first image of the scene being played back, and start playback.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 62 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Jumping to Specified Point (Go To) 1 Press the MENU button Top Go T o during playback. To p En d Spec i f y 2 Choose the option (point you want to go to), and then press the A button. ENTER RETURN RAM :To go to the start, and enter playback pause. End :To go to the end of last scene, and enter playback pause. Specify :To go to a specified point and enter playback pause. See the following for details.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 63 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 On-Screen Information Display Information Display during Playback Various types of information on recording will be superimposed on playback image you are viewing. SEP 30 2005 No display Playback information display lSwitching the information display mode Press the DISPLAY button: You can switch the display mode of on-screen information. When using disc: Recording mode*1 Scene No.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 64 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Manually Focusing Subject The DVD Video Camera usually focuses on a subject automatically (autofocus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. Focusing during Recording This DVD Video Camera automatically focuses a subject at the center of screen (auto-focus). When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, auto-focus will always be set.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 65 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused (See page 64): Objects not in the center of screen Objects with little variation in brightness, such as a white wall Objects that are far and near at the same time Objects moving rapidly Objects lit by neon sign, spotlight, etc.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 66 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Adjusting Exposure Manually The DVD Video Camera usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. 1 Press the EXPOSURE button during recording. The exposure indicator will appear on the screen.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 67 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Using Auto Function Pressing the AUTO button will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the AUTO button. “FULL AUTO” will be displayed on the screen of DVD Video Camera for several seconds.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 68 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 13 Built-in Flash (Only for VDR-M95PP) When recording photos in a dark place, or if the subject is lit from rear, the VDR-M95PP makes use of the built-in flash for automatic brightening: The flash can also be set to “On” where the light is always being emitted, or “Off” when you wish to record without using the flash even in a dark place.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 69 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 13 Setting Flash (See “Introduction to Optional Accessories” on page 145) When shooting stills, you can use the optional VWFLH3*1 Flash (P. 145). Refer to the Flash manual for instructions.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 70 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Recording in Dark Locations Using the Light from the LCD Monitor When Program AE is set to “Low Light”, you can use the light from the LCD monitor to record a subject. 1 Press the MENU button, and choose “Program AE” from the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen. 2 Choose “Low Light”, and select it. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 71 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TV Use the provided AV/S input/output cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to a TV as follows: To video/ audio input jacks To S-video input jack* To AV input/output jack Yellow White Red AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If your TV has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect the S-VIDEO plug into it. Note: • Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer playback.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 72 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Viewing on TV Screen 1 Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the DVD Video Camera is connected to. This is often refered to as “line”. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2 Turn the DVD Video Camera on. The image that the DVD Video Camera is viewing will appear on the TV screen. You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen or viewfinder of the DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 73 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Playback on DVD Video Recorder/Player You can use a DVD video recorder (see “Terminology” on page 147) or DVD player that conforms to 8 cm DVD-RAM to play back DVD-RAM discs recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Note, however, that such DVD-RAM discs are not compatible with all DVD video recorders and all DVD players. 1 Insert the disc into the DVD video recorder/ player and play it back.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 74 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 2 Playback on DVD Player 1 Finalize a recorded DVD-R disc. 2 Insert the disc into the DVD player and play it back. You need to finalize a disc to play it back on DVD player: See page 127. No further data can be recorded on finalized disc. Note: Use this DVD Video Camera to finalize the DVD-R disc recorded on the DVD Video Camera. 74 See the instruction manual for DVD player.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 75 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Recording (Dubbing) Images Before You Begin • Before connecting this DVD Video Camera to another device, be sure to turn both devices off. • Insert a recordable disc or card in this DVD Video Camera (see P. 28, 30). Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Device You can record (dub) images from other video devices to disc or card in this DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 76 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Recording (Dubbing) Images from Other Video Cameras You can record (dub) images from other video cameras on a disc or card in DVD Video Camera. Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to the other video camera. *1 Signal flow 3 relay adapters (generally available) *2 AV/S input/output cable (provided) To S-VIDEO output jack of video camera, etc.*3 8mm video camera, VHS video camera, etc.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 77 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices You can record (dub) images played back on this DVD Video Camera, onto other video devices. Use Disc Navigation to create a play list by selecting desired scenes from those recorded on this DVD Video Camera (P.116).
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 78 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Advanced Techniques This section explains various settings to further extend the usefulness of this DVD Video Camera. Understanding Flow of Menus Press the MENU button during recording pause. The “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen will appear. Press f/e/d/c buttons to select a menu item, and then press the A button to choose the option. The screens used here to explain menus are displayed when DVD-RAM disc is used.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 79 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lFlow of Menus Refer to page indicated for details about each function. Movie functions are described below. Camera Functions Setup Program AE (P. 80) Camera Functions Setup White balance (P. 81) Program AE : Auto White Bal. : Auto EIS*1 (P. 83) : On EIS Dig.Zoom : 40x Digital zoom (P. 57) : Off Wind Cut Wind Cut*1 (P. 83) ENTER RETURN RAM Flash*2 *3 (P. 68) Date Setup Date setting (P. 40) Display format (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 80 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Setting Up Camera Functions Before You Begin • See page 79 for how to set. • No menu screen appears with external input. Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of six modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 81 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Video Camera automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 82 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Note: • Do not block the infrared sensor (see “Terminology” on page 147) with hand, etc. Infrared sensor block • Be sure to remove the lens cap before turning the DVD Video Camera on. If the DVD Video Camera is turned on with the lens capped, the white balance will not work normally.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 83 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “EIS” on the “Camera Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. After recording with EIS set to “Off”, it is recommended that you return the setting to “On” and then turn the DVD Video Camera off, unless you normally record with EIS “Off” setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 84 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Up Record Functions 12 Switching Movie Quality (VIDEO Mode) Choose the movie quality from “XTRA”, “FINE” and “STD”. It is recommended that you record critical subjects in “XTRA” or “FINE”. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “VIDEO Mode” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 85 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Switching Quality of Still Image (Quality) You can switch the still recording quality only when using card. It is recommended that you use “FINE” when recording vital images. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Quality” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button Record Functions Setup Quality Input Source Self Timer OSD Output ENTER to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 86 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Setting to Wide TV Screen Mode (Wide) (Only for VDR-M75PP / VDR-M95PP) You can record video in Wide TV Screen Mode (16:9 aspect ratio) for display on wide-screen TVs. “Wide 4:3” specified (aspect ratio 4:3) “Wide 16:9” specified (aspect ratio 16:9) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Wide” on the 2 Choose “16:9”, and then press the A button. “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 87 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Note: • The Wide setting will be kept even after the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • The VDR-M53PP/VDR-M55PP does not have the Wide setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 88 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Receiving Image from Another Device (Input Source) If you wish to input an image from another device to this DVD Video Camera, you must first switch the setting on the DVD Video Camera. Refer to the explanation starting from page 75 on how to connect the DVD Video Camera to other devices or record images input from them. Setting Contents On-screen display CAMERA This option usually selected.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 89 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Note: • The PHOTO Input setting can be confirmed using the onscreen information. • The PHOTO Input setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. • Refer to “Recording (Dubbing) Images” on page 75 to see how to connect the DVD Video Camera to another device. • “PHOTO Input” is displayed only when “Input Source” is set to “LINE” or “S LINE” (VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP only).
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 90 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Setting OSD Output On or Off (On-Screen Display) If you connect this DVD Video Camera to a TV to view images on TV screen, you can switch off the onscreen information (displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen) from the TV screen. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “OSD output” on the “Record Functions Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 91 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 LCD/EVF Setup Setting Brightness of LCD Screen (Brightness) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “LCD Brightness”. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting. LCD/EVF S e t u p Note: The brightness setting will be stored in memory even when the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER RETURN RAM 2 Use the control buttons for adjustment.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 92 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Setting Color Density (Color Level) 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Adjust” on the “LCD/EVF Setup” menu screen, and then choose “Color Level”. Ad j u s t EVF D i s p l a y ENTER 2 Use the control buttons for adjustment. Press the d button: for lighter color Press the c button: for denser color 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 93 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Initial Settings Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) Setting Contents On Beep is heard when the power switch is turned on/off, the REC button is pressed, etc. Off No beep is heard. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Beep” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 94 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) You can switch off the recording indicator on the front of DVD Video Camera even during recording. Setting Contents On The recording indicator will light red to show that the DVD Video Camera is recording. Off The recording indicator will not light even during recording. 2 Select “On” or “Off”, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 95 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Resetting Menu Settings to Defaults (Reset) You can restore menu settings to defaults [initial settings at the factory (P. 163)]. 1 Press the MENU button, choose “Reset” on the “Initial Setup” menu screen, and then press the A button. 3 Press the MENU button to end setting.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 96 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Disc Navigation 123 Using Disc Navigation Starting or Terminating Disc Navigation Disc Navigation is a tool for editing scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera. Following is an explanation of “scene” and “program” so that you will be able to make the most use of the Disc Navigation function.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 97 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM The following screen will appear when DVD-RAM disc is used: Some display components will not appear when DVD-R disc or card is used. Thumbnail (see “Terminology” on page 147) All Programs 001/014 Selected scene number*1/ Total number of scenes Cursor Current page position*4 Bar graph Still image icon*2 Operation guide*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 PLAY RAM Disc type icon*5 Scene number refers to display number on thumbnail display screen.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 98 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the control buttons to select the desired scene. The selected scene will be framed: This is called a “cursor”. All Programs PLAY 001/014 RAM All Programs PLAY lWhen playback ends The DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode at the last image of last scene.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 99 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Selecting Multiple Scenes 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Use the control buttons to select the desired Repeat steps 2 and 3 to randomly select multiple scenes. To cancel a selected scene, select the scene to be canceled, and then press the SELECT button. To cancel all selected scenes, press the g button. scene. 3 Press the SELECT button once: The selected scene will be framed in red and yellow.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 100 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Disc Navigation Menu Functions Available with Disc Navigation Disc Navigation allows you to do the following: Function Deletion of scenes Disc or card used 13 Contents You can delete unnecessary scenes. Reference page 102 Editing of scenes 1 You can attach fade and skip to a scene, combine scenes, or divide one scene.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 101 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Understanding Flow of Disc Navigation Menu Press the MENU button on the Disc Navigation screen: The menu screens for Disc Navigation and menu screens for disc and card will appear. See pages 78-79 and 96 for how to interpret the screen. Refer to pages indicated for details. lWhen using DVD-RAM disc Scene Edit Effect Copy Select Detail (P.102) (P.104) (P.109) (P.111) (P.112) Divide Delete Combine Move* Fade Skip Thumbnail (P.108) (P.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 102 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Scene 13 Deleting Scenes (Edit-Delete) You may want to delete unwanted scenes. Scenes on DVD-R disc cannot be deleted. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be deleted. All Programs 7 Press the g button to quit. Delete Scene 005/014 ENTER RAM PLAY Scene to be deleted 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Edit”, “Delete” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 103 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lEditing using submenu Press the MENU button before pressing the A button in step 5 (see page 102): The submenu will appear. Select Ed i t De l e t e Ex i t ENTER Edit Select Go To RETURN Go To Start – Current Current – End All RAM ENTER RETURN Top End RAM ENTER RETURN RAM Delete ..............To delete selected scenes Exit ...................To restore the Disc Navigation screen Start→Current..
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 104 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Changing Images for Thumbnails (Effect - Thumbnail) Normally, the first image of the recorded scene is displayed as a thumbnail: You can choose another image of the scene for thumbnail. If you set a vivid image as the thumbnail, you can know what you recorded from a glance at the Disc Navigation screen. Original thumbnail You can use this image as thumbnail. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 105 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes (Effect - Skip) You can specify “Skip” for scenes you do not want to play back: The selected scenes will be skipped. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be skipped. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Effect”, “Skip”, and then press the A button. 5 The “Set Skip” screen 6 Press the C button to quit.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 106 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Directing Scenes Effectively (Effect - Fade) You can add fading to the beginning and/or end of scene. There are three types of special effects: Fade Out Fade Out Fade Out Fade In Fade In Wipe: Fades in from black screen vertically. Fades out vertically from screen to black screen Black: Fades in from black screen Fades out to black screen 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene for adding special effects.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 107 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Combining Multiple Scenes (Edit - Combine) If you have recorded numerous short scenes, combining them will be facilitated by the use of Disc Navigation. Be sure to select consecutive multiple scenes. Combining scenes is possible only when “Category: All” is specified (page 128). Stills cannot be combined. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the consecutive multiple scenes to be combined. 3 Press the MENU button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 108 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Dividing Movies (Edit - Divide) You can divide a scene into two parts. To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene to be divided. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Choose “Scene”, “Edit”, “Divide” and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 109 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Copying Stills on DVD-RAM Disc to Card (Copy) 1 Set the power switch to “ ” or “ “. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the still to be copied. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Copy” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. Note: • No movie can be copied. • When you copy stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc to card, recording quality will automatically be set to “FINE”.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 110 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Locking Scenes on Card (Lock) You can lock each photo recorded on card so that it will not be deleted or edited by mistake. 1 Set the power switch to “ ”. 2 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Select the scene to be locked. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Choose “Lock” on the “Scene” menu screen, and then press the A button. 6 The “Lock Set” screen will Scene Delete Lock Select Detail ENTER RETURN appear.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 111 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Selecting Scenes Using Menu Screen (Select) You can use this “Select” function to select consecutive scenes at one time. This function is useful when there are numerous scenes. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Select” on the “Scene” menu screen. 4 Choose “Start → Current”, “Current → End” or “All” and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 112 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Displaying Information Using Menu Screen (Detail) You can display various information for a scene: the recording mode, recording date/time and length, special effects and movie quality mode. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Select the scene whose information you wish to know. If you have selected multiple scenes, the information shown below will appear. Pressing the g button will restore the thumbnail display screen.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 113 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Program What is “program”? Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date regardless of whether they are movie or still. Scene No. 1 Movie Scene No. 2 9:00AM Movie Scene No. 3 10:20AM Still Scene No. 4 11:45AM Still Scene No. 5 1:30PM Movie 5:20PM Still Scene No. 6 8:00PM Program No.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 114 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 12 Playing Back Program (Play) You can play back only the selected program. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Play” on the “Program” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the program to be played back, and then press the A button. Playback will start from the first scene of the selected program.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 115 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 6 After entering the title, choose “Enter” and then press the A button. 7 The screen for verifying the change in title will appear. Choose “YES”, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 116 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Play List What is “Play List”? You can create a play list on this DVD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the play list is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a play list. On the other hand, deleting scenes on play list will not increase the remaining disc capacity for recording.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 117 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Switching to Display of Each Play List (Switch) Select the desired play list: The Disc Navigation screen of the selected play list will appear. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 118 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Adding Scenes to Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Edit” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the play list select screen to select the play list to which you wish to add scenes, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 119 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Deleting Scenes from Play List (Editing Play List) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 118. Edit PlayList All Programs PlayList No.02 DELETE 4 Press the A button. 004/014 008/008 EXIT 3 Move the cursor to the play list in lower row, and place the cursor on the scene to be deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other scenes.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 120 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Deleting Scenes Using Submenu for Editing (Editing Play List) You can delete scenes from play list on the editing screen. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Display the editing screen of the play list to be edited. Perform steps 2−4 on page 118. Edit PlayList All Programs PlayList No.04 ADD 5 Choose “Delete” on the 001/014 007/007 “Edit” menu screen, and then press the A button. Repeat steps 3-5: other scenes can be deleted.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 121 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Arranging Order of Scenes (Move) You can move scenes only when “Category: All” is specified. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 9 The screen for verifying move will appear: Choose 2 Press the MENU button. “YES”, and then press the A button. 3 Choose “Switch” on the “PlayList” menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Select the scene to be moved, and then press the A button. 5 Press the MENU button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 122 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Changing Title of Play List (Title) The play lists have serial numbers based on the order in which you have created them, along with the created dates/times. You can change these titles at any time. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Title” on the “PlayList” menu screen, 5 The screen verifying exit from this menu will appear. Choose “YES” and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 123 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 123 Go To From the Disc Navigation screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. Top (End) 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Top” or “End” on the “Go To” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 124 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Disc or Card Management 123 Verifying Remaining Free Space on Disc or Card (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on one side of disc or on card. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 4 Press the g button to quit. 2 Press the MENU button. The Disc Navigation screen will be restored. 3 Choose “Capacity” on the “Disc” or “Card” menu Note: screen, and then press the A button. (When using disc) Capacity Approx.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 125 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 13 Initializing DVD-RAM Disc or Card (Format Disc. Format Card) Before You Begin • Take great care that power is not turned off during initialization. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during initialization and the initialization is interrupted, incorrect initialization will result, and at worst, the data recorded on disc or card before initialization was interrupted may be damaged. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 126 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Updating Control Information of DVD-RAM Disc (Update Control Info.) Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera handles information on scenes, such as thumbnail, skip, or fade, in a particular manner. If you use another device to edit a disc recorded on this DVD Video Camera, and then use the data again with Disc Navigation in this DVD Video Camera, the Disc Navigation may not appear normally.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 127 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 2 Finalizing DVD-R Disc (Finalize Disc) Before You Begin • Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera when finalizing a DVD-R disc. Finalization cannot be executed using a battery pack. If the DVD Video Camera is turned off during finalization and the finalization is interrupted, incorrect finalization will result, and at worst, the disc may be damaged.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 128 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 1 Other Functions (Others) Displaying Movies or Stills Independently (Category) Scenes recorded on this DVD Video Camera will be displayed in the order of recording regardless of whether they are movies or stills. You can use the Disc Navigation screen to switch display to stills only or movies only. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Category” on the “Others” menu screen, and then press the A button.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 129 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 3 Slide Show (Continuous Playback of Stills) If you play back stills recorded on a card, the DVD Video Camera will enter playback pause mode after each still is played back. Setting Slide Show allows you to continuously play back stills. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Choose “Slide Show”, “Start”, and then press the A button. Note: • One still is played for approx. 5 seconds.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 130 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Installing Software (Only for VDR-M55PP/VDR-M75PP/VDR-M95PP) This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. Before installing the DVD-RAM Driver on the CD-ROM provided with this DVD Video Camera; If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to un-install it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 131 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 132 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2 Personal computer OS : IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer : Windows® Millennium Edition/2000 Professional Service Pack 3 or later/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Service Pack 1 or later CPU : Intel® Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher RAM : 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Display : High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels or more 4 MB video memory or more Free hard disc space : 1.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 133 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Contents on Provided CD-ROM Upon inserting the provided CD-ROM into the PC, the “Setup Menu” screen will appear. You can install the included software. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. lDVD-RAM Driver (see page 136 for installation) Install this driver if you wish to use JPEG stills recorded on a DVD-RAM disc, on your PC. lDVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 134 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Read the electronic instruction manuals (on-line manuals) on PC for complete information on using each software program. lDVD-MovieAlbumSE lDVD-RAM Driver You can read the instruction manual using either of the following procedures: • After installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE, open “Programs”or “All Programs” from the Windows “Start” menu, choose “Panasonic” and “DVDMovieAlbumSE”, and then open “Operation Manual”.
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VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 136 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Installing DVD-RAM Driver This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. lBefore Installing DVD-RAM Driver If another DVD-RAM Driver is already installed in your PC, confirm the original DVD-RAM Driver. If the packet writing software which supports the DVD-RAM disc is installed, it is necessary to uninstall it, and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 137 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 5 Check the folder in which the DVD-RAM driver 8 Installation will start. When installation is will be installed, and then click “Next”. complete, some notes will appear: check the contents, and then click “x” at the top right of window. The contents displayed on actual screen may differ from those in the figure. Click 6 Check the program folder to be installed, and then click “Next”.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 138 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM lChecking whether or not the DVD Video Camera has been correctly recognized by your computer You can check whether these installations have been completed successfully. Use the following procedure. 1 Process for getting to Device Manager as follows.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 139 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” software is used to edit movies that conform to DVD Video Recording format. This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. 1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and click “DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.1” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 140 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 6 A message for verifying whether a shortcut icon is to be created on desktop will appear. If you want to create one, click “Yes”. If not, choose “No”. Click Installation will start. 7 Click “Finish”.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 141 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Installing DVDfunSTUDIO Does not support recording to DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs with the DVD Video Camera. This software is compatible only with Windows Me/2000/XP. It will not run in other versions of Windows, such as Windows 98SE. 1 Insert the provided CD-ROM into the PC, and click “DVDfunSTUDIO 2.2” on the “Setup Menu” screen. If the “Setup Menu” screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 142 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM If you insert an unformatted DVD-R disc in the DVD Video Camera. . . . The following message is displayed on the camera monitor: “This disc must be formatted before it can be used by this camera”. Follow these steps when authoring DVD-R discs with DVDfunSTUDIO. 1 Press the g button to cancel formatting. Formatting discs at this time prevents you from using them with DVDfunSTUDIO.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 143 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc Recorded on DVD Video Camera Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD Video disc (DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this DVD Video Camera, following the procedure below: 1 Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD 5 The “Export a title” screen, shown below, will Video Camera, and connect the DVD Video Camera to the USB terminal of PC.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 144 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM 8 DVDfunSTUDIO starts automatically. When the folder selection screen (CollectTool) appears, click OK. After a few moments, the exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen. Now you can change the DVD menu to the desired style, change the title, etc. on this editing screen. (If multiple drives exist, for example, another drive may have been selected.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 145 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Supplementary Information Introduction to Optional Accessories Video Camera Accessories Accessory No.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 146 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Cleaning Be sure to set the power switch to “OFF” before cleaning this DVD Video Camera. lCleaning LCD screen and camera lens lDo not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD Video Camera case Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact. Doing so could cause a defect in the screen, resulting in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 147 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Terminology DVD-RAM disc: Rewritable DVD disc. DVD-R disc: One-time recordable DVD disc. DVD Video format: This application format establishes the file name, directory structure, data format, etc. to record videos (movies). A generally available DVD video conforms to this format. DVD Video recorder: This device can record video and audio on any recordable DVD disc, such as DVD-RAM, that conforms to the DVD Video Recording format.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 148 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Disc-protect: This disables writing to disc (protects disc from writing) so that images recorded on DVD-RAM disc cannot be accidentally deleted and the disc cannot be initialized. Howling: This phenomenon occurs as follows: when the DVD Video Camera is connected to a device, such as TV, the audio input to the microphone of DVD Video Camera is amplified and output from the speakers of TV, and the signal is again input to the microphone.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 149 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Before Requesting Service Check 1 No movie can be recorded Movie can be recorded only on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc. Check the following: • Is the correct type of disc inserted? • Is power switch set to “ ”? • Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Video Camera writeprotected? Release the write-protect.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 150 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Check 5 No DVD Video Camera operation Is a fully charged battery pack attached? Is the DVD Video Camera powered from AC outlet? Check 6 No image in viewfinder Is LCD monitor open? No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD Video Camera. 150 Check 7 No image appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder • Is DVD Video Camera connected to PC using USB cable? Unplug the USB cable.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 151 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Error Messages A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Video Camera. If a message appears, refer to the following table and take appropriate corrective action. Messages are arranged in alphabetical order. Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page (1) Data error in a part of image file. Repair data now? (2) Found error in image file. Repair data now? (3) Data error in all image file.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 152 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Message Cannot execute. Unselect multiple scenes. Cause & Troubleshooting Division or change in thumbnail was executed when multiple scenes were selected. Cannot read disc. An error occurred during disc recognition. Make sure the disc is not Please clean disc, check dirty, inserted upside down, or not fully inserted on the spindle. for disc cracks insert properly and try again.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 153 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Message DISC ACCESS DISC ALMOST FULL Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page The recorded scene is being stored on disc. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera. 51, 52 This DVD Video Camera is verifying whether the correct disc has been inserted. Wait until the message disappears, and you can start to use the DVD Video Camera. ⎯ The disc will soon be full, and recording will be impossible.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 154 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Message Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Drive overheat. Please retry later. The temperature inside the DVD Video Camera is too high, and reading or writing of the data on disc may not be performed normally. Turn the DVD Video Camera off and wait for a while. The temperature will be effectively decreased if the DVD Video Camera is placed in a well-ventilated spot. 50 DVD-R Disc, Video mode cannot be changed.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 155 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Cause & Troubleshooting Reference page Scenes over limit. Cannot divide scene. The number of entered scenes has reached the limit that can be entered. Delete several scenes. 108, 116 Scenes over limit. Cannot move scene. This message will appear if you try to move a scene when the number of scenes has already reached the registrable limit. 105, 116 Stop processing The button was pressed to stop processing of multiple scenes.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 156 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM *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 inserted, do not repair the disc; remove it and then use Disc Cleaning Cloth to clean off the dirt before using it. • This message may appear when condensation occurs. In this case, do not repair the disc; turn the DVD Video Camera off, wait until it dries out, and then turn it on again.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 157 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Troubleshooting Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer. Power supplies Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Battery pack cannot be charged. * If the battery pack does not charge after you try the four procedures shown on the right, it may be dead. Purchase a new battery pack.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 158 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM During recording Symptom Cause and Correction Reference page Pressing the REC button Is input image copy-guarded? will not start recording. Copy-guarded image cannot be recorded on this DVD Video Camera. 75 Recording starts but stops immediately. Is disc scratched or do dirt or fingerprints adhere to it? Clean the disc. If there is still no improvement, replace the disc.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 159 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM During playback Symptom Cause and Correction Recognition of disc is not Is disc dirty? complete Use Disc Cleaning Cloth to clean it. Pressing the playback button will not start playback. 30 Has the image been recorded by devices other than this DVD Video Camera? Playback of images recorded on devices other than this DVD Video Camera may be impossible on this DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 160 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM When the DVD Video Camera is connected to PC: Symptom Cause and Correction No drive icon appears on The DVD Video Camera is not turned on. PC. Check the power supply. Reference page 50 Turn PC off and then disconnect the USB cable. Turn PC on again, and then use the USB cable to connect the DVD Video Camera to PC. ⎯ Make sure the USB cable is completely plugged into this DVD Video Camera.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 161 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Cause and Correction Reference page An image that should have been recorded does not appear when DVD-MovieAlbumSE is started. Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the “Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”. ⎯ The DISC EJECT lever does not work.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 162 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Miscellaneous Symptom Cause and Correction Power does not come on, Execute system reset (press the RESET button). or no operation occurs by Has the DVD Video Camera been subjected to impact? pressing button. The DVD Video Camera could be damaged. Please contact us. The date and time are incorrect.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 163 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM System Reset If the DVD Video Camera does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Video Camera may recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Video Camera. 1 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video Camera off. Detach the battery pack or AC adaptor.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 164 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Major Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: CCD Lens Focus Zoom Required minimum illumination Viewfinder LCD monitor Electronic image stabilizer Shutter speed Self-timer recording External microphone jack Recording mode Maximum recordable time (per side) 164 DVD-RAM/R disc DC 7.9/7.2 V When recording with LCD monitor off VDR-M53PP/M55PP approx. 3.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 165 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Maximum number of DVD-RAM disc recordable stills (per side) Recording format VDR-M53PP/M55PP/M75PP: 999 VDR-M95PP: 750 However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the recordable number may decrease. SD Memory Card VDR-M53PP/M55PP approx. 232 (in FINE mode) (when using 32 MB card) VDR-M75PP approx. 58 (in FINE mode) (See page 31 for “Suitable VDR-M95PP approx. 29 (in FINE mode) SD Memory Card”.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 166 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM AC adaptor/Charger Power Source: Power Consumption: DC Output: Information for your safety AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz 19 W 0.5 W (When not in use) DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (DVD Video Camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 2 3/8 × 1 1/4 × 3 9/16 inch (61 × 32 × 91 mm) Weight: approx. 0.231 lbs (105 g) Note: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 167 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 168 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Customer Services Directory Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 169 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
VDR-M95M75M55M53PP.book Page 170 Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:19 PM Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.