Panasonic vdr-m53 User Guide

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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.
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “
” or 
” when using disc, or set it to “
” when using 
card.
Turn the switch while holding down the button at the 
right of switch.
Note
:
Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let it 
recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play 
back the same disc when the DVD Video Camera is 
turned on again. However, if the disc is left in the camera 
for an extended period, it will take some time for the 
camera to recognize the disc again (See page 149).
It will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to display 
the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.
When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS 
indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video 
Camera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time, 
no operation, such as recording, can be performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, 
and operating the DVD Video Camera will be possible. 
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check 
4” on page 149.
When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self-
diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. 
In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page 151 and 
take corrective action.
While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit 
or blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVD 
Video Camera.
Rotate
While 
pressing
”:
To record still on SD 
Memory Card or miniSD 
Memory Card
“OFF”:
The DVD Video Camera 
will turn off.
”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc.
Align with 
this position
ACCESS/PC 
indicator
CARD ACCESS 
indicator
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