Panasonic VDR-M50PP Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording Stills
Note:
Recording of still images is possible on DVD-RAM disc and
card.
1 Turn the DVD Video Camera on.
When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set the power switch to “ ”.
When using card:
Set the power switch to “ ”.
After the ACCESS indicator goes out, perform the
subsequent operations:
2 Check the subject on the screen (viewfinder or LCD).
3 Press the REC button.
The DVD Video Camera automatically focuses on
the subject at the center of screen (when auto focus is
selected).
The screen will be black, and then the recorded still
will be displayed. When the “m” mark appears, you
can proceed with the next recording; while “DISC
ACCESS” or “CARD ACCESS” is being displayed,
you cannot proceed with the next recording.
4 Set the power switch to “OFF” to turn the DVD Video
Camera off.
Turn power off only after message “DISC ACCESS”
disappears.
Note:
See “Size and Quality of Photos” on page 33 for details
about photos on card.
See “Check 2” on page 150 if recording photos is not
possible.
Do not operate the power switch or remove the card while
the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit or
blinking: Doing so may damage the card or the data on
card.
With VDR-M70PP, the range of screen in which
recording is possible will be different for movie and still.
The DVD Video Camera automatically sets the shutter
speed between 1/800 and 1/30 second (between 1/800
and 1/10 second if Program AE has been set to Low
Light) depending on subject brightness.
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD
ACCESS
indicator
Power switch
REC button