11Read This FirstTo guide you, we've included the following six chapters.• The section on “Setups” explains how to set up theDVD Video Camera, battery pack, and set the date/time.• The section on “Basic Techniques” explains the basicoperation of this DVD Video Camera-recording ofmovies, still images, external input, and playback ofrecorded images.• The section on “Advanced Techniques” explainssettings on this DVD Video Camera for moreadvanced usage.• The section on “Disc Navigation” explains editingwith Disc Navigation: Refer to this section whenfinalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAMdisc.• The section on “Installing Software” explains thecontents of provided CD-ROM and how to install theincluded software.• “Subsidiary Information” includes an introduction toproducts sold separately, proper cleaning, andtroubleshooting.We want this manual to be as helpful as possible,so it includes two easy ways to find the informationyou need:• A quick index for the information you use most often(this page).• A detailed table of contents directing you to specificinformation quickly (see pages 15-17).Get to know your DVD Video Camera by using thismanual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciateyour business.Quick IndexAvailable Discs................................................. 28Recording Movie.............................................. 51Playing Back .................................................... 59Connecting to a TV.......................................... 69Functions Available with Disc Navigation ........ 99Installing Software ......................................... 130About This ManuallDisplays in this manualUnderstand that the displays in the manual may not appear exactly as those you will actually see in the viewfinderor on the LCD screen.lNotation of cancel buttonPress the stop/cancel button to stop your operation midway, or return the menu screen to the preceding one. Theexpression “press the g button” will be used in this text.l1 , 2 and 3 marks beside headingsSome functions of this DVD Video Camera are unavailable with disc or card. Refer to the marks at right above eachfunction to identify whether the disc or card is compatible with the function. Refer to these marks and identify thefunctions and operation to match the disc or card you use.lIllustrations in this manualAlthough the external appearances of VDR-M50PP and VDR-M70PP are different, the method of operating bothmodels is identical.The illustrations of VDR-M70PP are used in this text.With this DVD Video Camera you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture on the LCD monitor orin the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in theviewfinder. The following text describes operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a monitor device.
