VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 1 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi DVD Video Camera Model No. VDR-D50 Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 2 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 3 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 ENGLISH ∫ EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables and USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IEC60825-1:2001 CAUTION This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 4 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 5 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Contents Features.......................................................... 7 Accessories.................................................... 8 Preparation Before using [1] Parts identification and handling ..... [2] Power supply ..................................... Charging the battery ............................ Inserting the battery............................. Charging time and recordable time ..... Connecting to the AC outlet..............
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 6 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 With a PC Before using [1] What you can do with a PC............... 74 [2] Operating environment ..................... 75 End User License Agreement.............. 77 Setup [1] Installation.......................................... Installing VideoCam Suite ................... Uninstalling the software ..................... [2] Connection and recognition............. About the PC display ........................... To disconnect USB cable safely ..........
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 7 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Features ∫ DVD-RW and DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs Recordings made on DVD-RW or DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs cannot be played in other DVD devices or PCs unless the discs are finalized. (l 64) ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder (l 69) Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes recorded with this unit.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 8 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack VW-VBG070A Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 10 ページ Before using 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Parts identification and handling 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 ACCESS CARD DISC/PC 9 10 11 12 1 13 MANUAL AUTO AF/MF 14 1 2 15 LCD monitor open part LCD monitor Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 11 ページ 7 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Viewfinder Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SD card access lamp [ACCESS CARD] (l 23) Disc/PC access lamp [ACCESS DISC/PC] (l 21, 80) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 12 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 27 水曜日 午後３時５５分 28 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 Mode dial (l 24) Image stabilizer button [ , O.I.S.] (l 39) Menu button [MENU] (l 26) Delete button [ ] (l 55) Recording start/stop button (l 33, 35) Joystick 27 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 21) 28 Disc compartment (l 21) 29 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 68, 70) 30 Grip belt Grip belt Joystick Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 13 ページ 31 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 32 31 Tripod receptacle 32 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 15) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 14 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Power supply ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The Panasonic battery that can be used with this unit is supplied battery/VW-VBG130/ VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6. Supplied battery/VW-VBG130/VW-VBG260/VW-VBG6 come with a function to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. ≥ The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary if using VW-VBG6.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 15 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Inserting the battery Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it. Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so that it does not fall. ≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the mode dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 16 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 ∫ Recordable time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60% ≥ When using the viewfinder (times in parentheses are when using the LCD monitor) ≥ When using a DVD-RAM disc Battery model number Supplied battery VW-VBG130 (optional) VW-VBG260 (optional) VW-VBG6 (optional) Voltage/ capacity 7.2 V/ 770 mAh 7.2 V/ 1320 mAh 7.2 V/ 2640 mAh 7.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 17 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Battery capacity indication ≥ The display changes to the following indications step-by-step as the battery capacity decreases. # # # # ≥ If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. Connecting to the AC outlet Important: While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 19 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 ∫ Disc characteristics Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-R DVD-R DL Rewritable disc ¥ ¥ ¥*1 – – Deleting recorded scenes ¥ ¥ – – – Editing on this unit ¥ ¥ – – – Playback on other products*2 ¥*3 ¥*3*4 ¥*4 ¥*4 ¥*3*4 Recording after finalizing ¥*5 ¥ ¥*6 – – ¥: applicable –: not applicable *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 20 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 When using a new DVD-RW disc When using a DVD-RW disc, select whether to record in VR format or Video format and then format the disc. (l 18, About format types) When a new DVD-RW disc is used, the screen shown in the illustration appears. 1 2 Select [YES], then press the joystick. Select format type, then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 21 ページ Before using 4 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Inserting/removing a disc ≥ The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit has a charged battery or is connected to the AC adaptor. A Set the recording/playback side to the inside. B Pickup lens (reads disc) B A 1 Insert a charged battery or connect the AC adaptor. 4 2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever up and release it. ≥ Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while removing the disc.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 22 ページ Before using 5 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 About SD cards Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB 4 GB, 8 GB Indication in these instructions (SD) This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 23 ページ Before using 6 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Inserting/removing an SD card Caution: If the SD card is inserted or removed while the power is on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost. A A Label side 2 B 1 1 Set the mode dial to OFF and remove the battery. ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the SD card slot cover. 3 Insert/remove the SD card. ≥ Press the SD card straight in as far as it will go.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 24 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Turning the unit on/off Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to switch to recording, playback or power OFF. B A ≥ Rotate the mode dial while at the same time pressing in the lock release button A if changing from OFF to another mode. ≥ Align with the status indicator B. While pressing the lock release button, set the mode dial to to turn on the power. , , or The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 25 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the mode dial is set to the viewfinder. or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and ∫ To turn on Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. The status indicator lights. ∫ To turn off Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder. The status indicator goes off. Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 26 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Using the menu screen MENU 1 Press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. 2 4 Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the selection. Select the desired top menu, then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. 3 26 Select the submenu item, then move the joystick right or press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 27 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Language selection You can select the language displayed on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. 2 Select [English] and press the joystick. Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] (l 46) [GUIDE LINES] (l 44) [REC MODE] (l 34) [REC ASPECT] (l 44) [CLOCK SET] (l 29) [POWER SAVE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [5 MINUTES] [OFF]: The power saving function is not activated.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 28 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 ≥ [NO] When there is a menu that cannot be selected due to another function or mode being activated, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the default condition. (The language setting cannot be changed back to the default condition.) [DEMO MODE] ≥ [OFF] ≥ [ON] This is used to start the unit demonstration.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 29 ページ Setup 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 or Select the menu. (l 26) [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] 2 Select the date or time to be set, then set the desired value with the joystick. .
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 30 ページ 4 Setup ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder ≥ These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Adjusting the viewfinder field of view Select the menu. (l 26) [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] # [YES] 2 Select the item and then adjust the settings with the joystick. 0h00m00s 0h00m00s Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 32 ページ Recording (Basic) 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. Put your hand through the grip belt. Do not cover the microphones or sensor with your hands. 1 2 2 Keep your arms near your body. 3 Separate your legs for better balance. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 33 ページ Recording (Basic) 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. To end the recording Press the recording start/stop button again. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [;] is green.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 34 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 ≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery. If you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 89, About recovery) While “WRITING CONTROL DATA TO DISC. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT.” is displayed, or while the ACCESS DISC/PC lamp lights, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 35 ページ Recording (Basic) 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording still pictures on an SD card (SD) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select and open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 2 Press the recording start/stop button. The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the centre of screen (when auto focus is selected).
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 36 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Recording with a shutter sound effect Select the menu. (l 26) [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Number of pixels and picture quality ∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Select the menu. (l 26) [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired setting Icon Aspect Number of pixels 0.3M 4:3 640k480 16:9 640k360 0.2 ≥ Default [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ 0.2 ].
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 37 ページ Recording (Basic) 4 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording functions Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) You can zoom in up to 42k optically. 42 ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or Move the zoom lever. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 38 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 午後３時５５分 Recording yourself Digital zoom function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) If the zoom magnification exceeds 42k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be selected. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 水曜日 . (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Select the menu. (l 26) [ADVANCED] # [D.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 39 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Image stabilizer function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . or Press the O.I.S. button. O.I.S. The image stabilizer icon [ ] appears. To cancel the image stabilizer function Press the O.I.S. button again. ≥ The default setting is on. ≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 40 ページ Recording (Advanced) 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording functions of operation icons Set the recording functions by selecting the operation icons to add different effects to the recorded images. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 or 2 Select an icon with the joystick. Press the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT ≥ The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 41 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Operation icons Backlight compensation/Fade/Help mode/Colour night view/Soft skin mode/Selftimer Video recording mode Backlight compensation Fade Help mode 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT Colour night view 1/2 NEXT 1/2 NEXT Soft skin mode 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 42 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Function Backlight compensation (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) Help mode (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) Colour night view (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) 42 LSQT1328 午後３時５５分 Effect Fade Soft skin mode 水曜日 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 43 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Function 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Effect Ø Self-timer This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Use this function to include yourself in the picture. (SD) Press the recording start/stop button, the [Ø] indication blinks for about 10 seconds and then the still picture is recorded. ≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled. To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 44 ページ Recording (Advanced) 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording functions of menus Menus Guideline/Aspect ratio/Wind noise reduction/Auto slow shutter ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or .
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 45 ページ Recording (Advanced) 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Manual recording functions (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) MANUAL AF/MF Each time you press the MANUAL AF/MF button: 1 Manual mode The icon shown in the illustration appears. 1 White balance MNL Aperture adjustment 3/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT Shutter speed 2 Manual focus mode The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 46 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Scene mode When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. 1 Select the manual mode. (l 45) 2 Select the menu.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 47 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 White balance 水曜日 午後３時５５分 To set the white balance manually The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. 1 Select the manual mode. (l 45) 2 Select [ 1 Select [ ] with the joystick, and fill the screen with a white subject. MNL ] with the joystick. BACK BACK MNL 2 Select [ ] with the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 48 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. ≥ When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1 Select the manual mode. (l 45) 2 Select [ ] or [ joystick.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 50 ページ Playback 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) 1/;: :: 9: ∫: 1 Rotate the mode dial to select 2 Select the scene to be played back, then press the joystick. . 3 Playback/Pause Skip playback (backward) Skip playback (forward) Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. Select the playback operation with the joystick. Selecting pages A A Scene number (Page number: When [ ]/[ ] is selected.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 51 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 ≥ Sound will be heard only during normal playback. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is too short, playback may not be possible. ≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. ≥ When set to the video playback mode, the power will not turn off even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 52 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Resuming the previous playback Select the menu. (l 26) [SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] # [ON] If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene. To cancel the resume function Set [RESUME PLAY] to [OFF]. ≥ The resume position memorised is cleared if you open the disc cover or edit the scenes, etc.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 53 ページ Playback 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Still picture playback (SD) 1/;: Slide show start/pause. 2;: Plays back the previous picture. ;1: Plays back the next picture. ∫: Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select 2 Select the file to be played back, then press the joystick. . 3 Select the playback operation with the joystick. A A File number (Page number: When [ ]/ [ ] is selected.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 54 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) ≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/ file number may not be displayed.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 55 ページ Editing 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Deleting scenes/files (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (SD) Important: The deleted scenes/files cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW discs in Video format and DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs cannot be deleted. ¬ Deleting motion picture scenes: Rotate the mode dial to select . ¬ Deleting still picture files: Rotate the mode dial to select . ≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 56 ページ 3 ２００８年２月２０日 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Select the scene/file to be deleted, then press the joystick. The selected scene/file is encircled by a red frame. ≥ To unselect the scene/file, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes/files can be selected to be deleted. 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2) Press the 5 button. When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 57 ページ Editing 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Editing scenes (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Function Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion. Operating method 1 2 3 Select the menu. (l 26) [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [YES] Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 58 ページ Function Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Operating method 1 2 Select the menu. (l 26) [EDIT SCENE] # [COMBINE] # [YES] Select the first scene of the two consecutive scenes to be combined, then press the joystick. ≥ If you wish to combine scenes that are not next to each other or scenes with different recording dates, first create a playlist and then combine the scenes on the playlist.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 59 ページ Editing 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Using playlists (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) You can create a playlist by gathering your favourite recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, playlists consume a very small amount of disc space. ≥ When you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 60 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 The selected scene is encircled by a red frame. ≥ To unselect the scene, press the joystick again. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be selected and added. ≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the order that they were selected. 水曜日 午後３時５５分 4 Press the MENU button. 5 When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick. Editing a playlist Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 61 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Function Moving scenes within a playlist It is possible to change the sequence of scenes in the playlist by moving them to another position. 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Operating method 1 2 Select the menu. (l 26) [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES] Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystick. The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar. 3 Select the position to insert the scene, then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 62 ページ Editing 4 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Editing still pictures (SD) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Function Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) Operating method 1 2 Select the menu. (l 26) [PHOTO SETUP] # [LOCK SET] # [YES] Select the file to be protected, then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 63 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Function 午後３時５５分 Operating method DPOF setting 1 This is for writing the print data on selected still pictures. 2 ∫ What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a format which allows the user of a digital camera to define which captured images on the SD card are to be printed, together with information on the number of copies they wish to print. (Please note: Not all commercial printing services support this feature at this time.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 64 ページ Disc and SD card management 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Finalizing a disc (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) Allows discs to be played on other devices. If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, PC, etc., the disc may become unusable. Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices. DVD-RAM: ≥ It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM disc.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 65 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Un-finalizing a DVD-RW disc (-RW‹V›) This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) disc so that it can be used for recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 . Select the menu. (l 26) [DISC SETUP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] 2 When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 66 ページ Disc and SD card management 2 ２００８年２月２０日 Displaying disc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Select the menu. (l 26) [DISC SETUP] # [DISC PROTECT] 2 When the confirmation message appears Select [YES], then press the joystick.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 67 ページ Disc and SD card management 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Formatting a disc/an SD card Formatting a disc Formatting an SD card (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) This is for initializing discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 or Select the menu. (l 26) [DISC SETUP] # [FORMAT DISC] # [YES] ≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM disc, skip to step 3.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 68 ページ With other products 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) (SD) The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 2 1 A VIDEO IN A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 69 ページ With other products 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 With a DVD recorder/player (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) ≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, DVD player, PC, etc. as the disc may become unusable. ≥ If you insert a DVD-RW disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder, PC, etc., a format message may appear.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 70 ページ With other products 3 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Dubbing images onto a VCR (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (-R]DL) You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 59) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A AV cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 71 ページ With other products 4 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) A USB cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the USB connectors as far as they will go. ≥ Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 72 ページ 7 ２００８年２月２０日 Select the paper size setting on [PAPER SIZE], then press the joystick. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4x5 INCH]: L size [5x7 INCH]: 2L size [4x6 INCH]: Postcard size [A4]: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 8 Select the layout setting on [PAGE LAYOUT], then press the joystick.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 74 ページ Before using 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 What you can do with a PC When you have installed VideoCam Suite from the supplied CD-ROM and connected your PC to the unit, you can perform the operations described below. A B C A Play back images recorded by this unit on a PC. B Copy images recorded by this unit onto the PC hard disk. Select the desired images and create original DVD-Video discs. C Edit (split, merge, or delete) images copied to a PC. Create playlists.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 75 ページ Before using 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the PC. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ∫ VideoCam Suite 1.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 76 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me and Windows NT. ≥ Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. ≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 77 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 78 ページ Setup 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Installation When installing the software, log on to your PC as the Administrator (or with a user name with equivalent authorization) or with the user name for a standard user account. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your PC while the software is being installed.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 79 ページ 9 ２００８年２月２０日 Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click [Finish]. The PC must be rebooted for the application to work. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 80 ページ Setup 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Connection and recognition After the software is installed, the unit must be connected to the PC and be correctly recognised by the PC. ≥ Remove the supplied CD-ROM from your PC. ≥ Be sure to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R/DVD-R DL discs on this unit, before using them on the PC. Discs that have not been finalized will not be recognised by the PC.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 81 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Depending on the operating environment of the PC, the shape of the drive icon and the drive name will differ. These illustrations are examples. 水曜日 午後３時５５分 ∫ When accessing the SD card [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer (Computer)].
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 82 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 To disconnect USB cable safely 1 Double click the task tray. ( ) icon in Hardware disconnect dialogue appears. ≥ Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. 2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [MATSHITA DVD-RAM CAM-DD4 USB Device] or [MATSHITA DVD CAM-SD USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 83 ページ Using software 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Starting VideoCam Suite For Windows Vista: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized) or with the user name for a standard user account. If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. For Windows XP/2000: ≥ When using VideoCam Suite, log on to your PC as Administrator (or with a login name equally authorized).
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 84 ページ Using a Macintosh 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 If using a Macintosh ∫ Operating environment for the SD card reader function (mass storage) Personal computer Macintosh OS Mac OS X v10.4 CPU PowerPC G5 (1.8 GHz or higher) Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo RAM 64 MB or more Interface USB port ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
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VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 86 ページ 1 Indications ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 Indications ∫ Recording indications , Motion picture recording R 30min MNL ZOOM AWB 1/100 OPEN 0dB 15.11.2008 XP , SP , LP 12:34 5 0.2 R 100 MNL AWB 12:34 AWB Remaining battery power (l 17) R 30min Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 15.11.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 87 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 ∫ Playback indications When a printer compatible with PictBridge is connected (l 71) Motion picture playback Accessing the SD card (When connected to a PC) 1 Still picture playback 午後３時５５分 0.3M 0.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 88 ページ Indications 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Messages CAN NOT READ THIS DISC. PLEASE CHECK FOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS ON DISC. The disc is scratched or dirty. Eject the disc and clean it. (l 20) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc. INCOMPATIBLE DISC. You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.). PLEASE CHECK THE DISC. You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc recorded in an incompatible data format etc.).
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 89 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. CHECK THE DISC AFTER PUSHING THE RESET SWITCH TO REPAIR IT. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 95) EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously. CANNOT SET.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 90 ページ Helpful hints 1 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 91 ページ Helpful hints 2 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can be used if they are 8 cm non-cartridge discs. (l 18) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 92 ページ Helpful hints 3 Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Troubleshooting Check points ≥ Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 14) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ Make sure the LCD monitor is opened or the viewfinder extended.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 93 ページ Problem ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Check points The DISC EJECT lever does not work. ≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered. Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. ≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is connected to the PC. Use Windows Explorer to right-click the drive icon and select [Eject]. Or select [Eject] from the software’s menu. The disc cannot be read. ≥ If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 94 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Problem Check points Auto focus function does not work. ≥ Press the AUTO button. ≥ There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 100) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 46) “CHECK THE LENS COVER.” is displayed. ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. ≥ This message may appear if you try to record in extremely dark places.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 95 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Problem Check points If the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognised. ≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details. The indication disappears. ≥ No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a PC. ≥ Turn off the power to this unit.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 96 ページ Problem When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the PC. 96 LSQT1328 ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Check points ≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the ( ) icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 97 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Cautions for use About this unit ≥ The unit, disc and SD card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 98 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time ≥ When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 99 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 100 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 101 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty window The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window. Similarly, when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 102 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: DC 9.3 V/7.2 V Recording 5.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 103 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Motion pictures Recording media 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X) 8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 8 cm DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0 Compression MPEG2 Recording mode and transfer rate XP: 10 Mbps (VBR) (Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM) SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) (Approx. 37 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM) LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR) (Approx.
VDR-D50EP-LSQT1328_eng.book 104 ページ ２００８年２月２０日 水曜日 午後３時５５分 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card Picture size 0.3M (640k480) 0.
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