User manual PANASONIC VDRM55EG

[. . . ] If the camera is to be left unattended for a long period of time, turn it off . WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, BE SURE TO USE THE SPECIFIED AC ADAPTOR (VSK0677). The DVD Video Camera and AC adaptor have the following caution marks. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Identifications of caution marks This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. [. . . ] Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the DVD Video Camera to another video device as shown in the following figure: Signal flow To AV input/output jack To S-VIDEO input jack of VCR, etc. * Yellow White Red To video/audio input jacks AV/S input/output cable (provided) * If the video device to be connected has an S-VIDEO input jack, you can connect it to the DVD Video Camera. 1 Press the DISC NAVIGATION button. 3 Choose "Play" on the "PlayList" menu screen, and then press the A button. 4 Use the "Start PlayList" screen to select the play list to be recorded (dubbed), and then press the record button on the connected device. The DVD Video Camera will start playback and the recording device will record (dub) it. Note: Using S-VIDEO will deliver clearer images. If the volume is too high, noise may enter the dubbed image. Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the DVD Video Camera from household AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device. 77 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. Some items will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc is inserted. <Interpreting Setup Screen> Display of selected setup item Selection of setup items S : Camera Functions Setup T : Record Functions Setup : Date Setup V: LCD/EVF Setup W : Initial Setup Camera Functions Setup Auto Program AE Sports White Bal. Portrait EIS Dig. Zoom Spotlight Surf&Snow Wind Cut Low Light ENTER RETURN RAM Guide display Settable functions Settable Options Shows disc or card being used (P. 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. Note: You can check the selected AE mode on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto mode. The shooting mode set as above will be stored in memory even if the DVD Video Camera is turned off. Press f/e/d/c to select, and then press A to activate. 1 Press the MENU button, use the control buttons to choose "Program AE" on the "Camera Functions Setup" screen, and then press the A button. The options will appear to the right of "Program AE". 2 Use the control buttons to choose the desired option, and then press the A button: The selected option will be set. Camera Functions Setup Auto Program AE Sports White Bal. Portrait EIS Dig. Zoom Spotlight Surf&Snow Wind Cut Low Light ENTER RETURN RAM Selected AE mode 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN a Auto : The DVD Video Camera automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording. Sports : Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis. If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker. In this case, use the Auto mode for recording. Portrait : Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background. Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face, etc. when strong light strikes the subject, as in a wedding or on stage. [. . . ] If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www. panasonic. com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. [. . . ]