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Cover
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No.VDR-D300GN
VDR-D250GN
≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300.
≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
(VDR-D300)
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∫ 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. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
≥ SD Logo is a trademark.
≥ The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented
technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected
technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to
disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.
≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered
trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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≥ Microsoft , Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the
U.S.
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≥ Intel , Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel
Corporation.
≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
These operating instructions are designed for use with models VDR-D300 and VDR-D250. Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model VDR-D300, however, parts of
the explanation refer to different models.
≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.
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Contents
Before using
Recording
Features ................................................6
Accessories ..........................................8
Parts identification and handling......10
Using the LCD monitor............................ 16
Using the viewfinder................................ 16
Using the remote control......................... 17
Discs and cards..................................20
Discs that can be used on this unit ......... 20
Cards that you can use with this unit ...... 23
Disc and card handling............................ 24
Before recording................................ 50
Recording motion pictures ............... 52
Changing the recording mode of
the motion picture....................................54
Recording still pictures..................... 55
Number of pixels and picture quality
for still picture recording ..........................58
Various recording functions............. 60
Zoom in/out function................................60
Recording yourself...................................62
Backlight compensation function.............63
Fade in/fade out function.........................64
Soft skin mode.........................................66
Tele macro function .................................67
Colour night view functions......................68
Self-timer recording .................................69
Wind noise reduction function .................70
Wide mode ..............................................71
Image stabilizer function..........................72
Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only).................73
Manual recording functions.............. 75
Scene mode ............................................75
Manual focus adjustment.........................77
White balance..........................................78
Manual shutter speed/
Setup
Power supply ......................................25
Charging the battery................................ 25
Connecting to the AC outlet .................... 29
Turning the unit on/off ............................. 29
Inserting/removing a disc..................32
Inserting/removing an SD card .........34
Selecting a mode................................35
How to use the joystick......................36
Switching the language .....................42
Using the menu screen......................43
Setting date and time.........................46
Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder............................................48
aperture adjustment.................................80
Playback
Motion picture playback.................... 81
Still picture playback......................... 85
Playing back still pictures as
a slide show.............................................86
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Editing
With a computer
Editing scenes.................................... 87
Deleting scenes.......................................87
Dividing a scene ......................................89
Combining scenes...................................90
Using playlists.................................... 91
What is a playlist?....................................91
Creating a new playlist ............................92
Playing back a playlist .............................93
Editing a playlist.......................................94
Editing still pictures......................... 100
Deleting still pictures..............................100
Locking still pictures ..............................102
DPOF setting .........................................103
Before using with a computer.........118
What you can do with a computer..........118
Contents on provided CD-ROM.............119
Operating environment ......................... 121
End User License Agreement............... 124
Installation.........................................125
Installing DVD-RAM Driver.................... 125
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE.............. 127
Installing DVDfunSTUDIO..................... 128
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications ...................... 129
Software application uninstallation........ 129
Connection and recognition............130
Connection and recognition
Disc and card management
procedures............................................ 130
About the computer display .................. 131
To disconnect USB cable safely............ 132
Verifying the unit is correctly
Formatting discs and cards ............ 104
Formatting discs ....................................104
Formatting an SD card ..........................105
Finalizing a disc ............................... 106
Finalizing a disc.....................................106
Un-finalizing a DVD-RW ........................107
Protecting a disc .............................. 108
Displaying disc information............ 109
recognized by the computer.................. 133
Creating a DVD-Video disc on a
computer ...........................................134
Creating a DVD-Video on
a computer from a DVD-RAM
or DVD-RW (VR format)........................ 134
With other products
Others
With a TV........................................... 110
Playback on TV ..................................... 110
With a DVD recorder/player............. 112
Playback on DVD recorder/player ......... 112
Copying recordings onto
a DVD recorder’s hard disk ................... 113
With a VCR........................................ 114
Dubbing images onto other video
Menus ................................................137
Menu list................................................ 137
Other menus ......................................... 139
Indications.........................................141
Indications............................................. 141
Messages.............................................. 144
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously......................................147
Frequently asked questions............148
Troubleshooting ...............................150
Cautions for use ...............................156
Explanation of terms........................161
Specifications ...................................163
Number of recordable pictures on
devices .................................................. 114
With a printer (PictBridge)............... 115
an SD card............................................ 166
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Before using
Features
Features
∫ Easy recording! (l 52)
No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
∫ Easy playback! (l 81)
Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
∫ Editing scenes! (l 87, 91)
You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then
easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk.
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Features
∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 112)
Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes
recorded with this unit on it.
If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can dub scenes recorded on a disc with this unit to
the hard disk.
∫ Using with a computer! (l 118)
You can enjoy editing scenes with the software on the supplied CD-ROM and creating original
DVD-Video discs.
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Accessories
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
Remote control
Button-type battery
AC adaptor
DC cable
Free style remote control
(VDR-D300 only)
Lens cap
(VDR-D250 only)
AV/S cable
AC cable
Shoulder strap
USB cable
CD-ROM
Disc cleaning cloth
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Accessories
Optional accessories
Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)
Tripod (VW-CT45E)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh)
Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh)
Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)
Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME)
Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (single sided/
LM-AF30E)
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (double sided/
LM-AF60E)
8 cm DVD-RW disc (single sided/
LM-RW30E)
8 cm DVD-RW disc (double sided/
LM-RW60E)
Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)
8 cm DVD-R disc (single sided/LM-RF30E)
Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)
Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)
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Parts identification and handling
Parts identification and handling
1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300)
Lens (VDR-D250)
2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 73)
3 Recording lamp (l 139)
4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 79, 18)
5 Terminal cover
1
8
6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 110, 114)
7 USB terminal [ ] (l 115, 130)
8 Lens cover (VDR-D300 only)
2
9 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
10 Terminal for free style remote control [REMOTE]
3
(l 19)
9
4
Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used
as an external microphone.
5
≥ When the unit is connected with AC adaptor, sometimes
noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In
that case, please switch to battery for power supply and
noise will stop.
10
6
7
11 Viewfinder (l 16)
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.
15
16
17
18
11
12
13
14
19
12 Delete button [ ] (l 87, 98, 100)
13 LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (l 16)
14 Battery/DC cable holder (l 26, 29)
15 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 29)
16 Status indicator (l 29)
20
17 Mode dial (l 35)
18 Joystick (l 36)
≥ Move up, down, left or right to select items.
≥ Press the centre to enter the selection.
19 Recording start/stop button (l 52)
20 Menu button [MENU] (l 43)
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Parts identification and handling
21 Accessory shoe
24
21 22 23
≥ Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (optional),
are attached here.
22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 49)
23 Zoom lever [W/T] (l 60)
Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l 83)
24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 55)
25 Card slot cover (l 34)
26 Card slot (l 34)
27 Tripod receptacle (l 15)
28 Card access lamp (l 34)
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE]
(l 26)
25
26 27 28 29
30 Speaker
31 LCD monitor (l 16)
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.
30
31
32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
(l 51, 75)
33 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 48)
34 Reset button [RESET] (l 154)
35 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 32)
36 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/PC]
(l 32, 131)
32
33
34
35 36 37 38
37 Disc compartment (l 32)
38 Grip belt (l 12)
39 Shoulder strap fixture (l 12)
39
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Parts identification and handling
Using grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1
2
3
Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
Fix the belt.
1
3
2
Shoulder strap fixture
Put the strap through the fixture 1 and
through the stopper 2 so it will not come
off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm.
2
1
3
Put the opposite end of the strap through A
and attach it in the same way.
A
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Parts identification and handling
Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to fit it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.
B
A
C
≥ Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit
(VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do
not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except
for the lens cap)
≥ When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and
tele conversion lens, are fitted and the W/T lever is
pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an
image will be darkened. (Vignetting)
(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit.)
≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens
(VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele
conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)
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Parts identification and handling
Fitting the lens cap (Supplied: VDR-D250 only)/(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF37WE; optional))
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the
front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.
1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt.
2 Pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself.
3 To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of
the lens cap with the tips of your finger and
thumb.
During recording
The lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture.
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Parts identification and handling
Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod.
(Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to
attach the tripod to the unit.)
≥ When the tripod is used, operate the unit from the free
style remote control for convenience. (When not using the
remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt for
convenience. When you move with remote control
attached to a pocket, etc., take care to avoid falling of the
tripod.)
≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover cannot be
opened. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the
tripod. (l 34)
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Parts identification and handling
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor.
1 Place your finger on OPEN and pull
the LCD monitor out in the direction of
the arrow.
≥ It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.
≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
B
A
≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor
can be adjusted from the menu. (l 48)
≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be
damaged or fail.
≥ If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180x towards the
lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording
yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder
simultaneously light.
Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder.
The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened,
the viewfinder will be deactivated.)
≥ The brightness of the viewfinder (l 48) and the
field of view (l 49) can be adjusted.
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Parts identification and handling
Using the remote control
1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 111)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 47)
4 Playback operation buttons (l 82, 83)
5 Delete button [ ]*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 45)
7 Recording start/stop buttons [START/STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 45)
1
START/
STOP
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
DISPLAY
7
8
2
3
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
4
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 45)
* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the unit.
MENU
9
5
6
ENTER
10
∫ Install a button-type battery
Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it.
1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the
battery holder.
A
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward and get the battery holder back
in place.
∫ Concerning the button-type battery
≥ When the button-type battery runs down, replace it
with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The
battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but
it depends on operation frequency.
≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
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Parts identification and handling
Caution
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 xC
or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery
out of the reach of children. Never put
Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed
call your doctor.
∫ Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote
control sensor A: Within approx. 5 m
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right
A
≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation.
Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not
operate properly even within the usable ranges.
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Parts identification and handling
Using the free style remote control (VDR-D300 only)
This remote control can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is
used. When you do not use the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users
can use this unit more easily.
1
2
3
Recording start/stop button [REC]
Zoom lever [W/T]
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]
1
2
3
∫ Connect the free style remote control to the unit
Plug the free style remote control into the
REMOTE/MIC terminal as far as it goes.
≥ If the pin plug of the remote control is not inserted
securely into the REMOTE/MIC terminal as far as it
will go, normal operation may not be ensured.
≥ Before using, make sure that the plug is inserted
securely into the terminal as far as it will go.
∫ About the clip (on the backside)
When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking
over the tripod and causing the unit to fall off the table.
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Discs and cards
Discs and cards
Discs that can be used on this unit
DIsc type
DVD-RAM
8 cm
DVD-RW
8 cm
DVD-R
8 cm
Single sided/
double sided
Single sided/double sided
Single sided/
double sided
(DVD-RAM
Ver. 2.1)
[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/
2X-SPEED (2X/1X)]
(DVD-R for
General Ver. 2.0)
Recording format
DVD Video
Recording
format
DVD Video
DVD-Video
Recording
format
DVD-Video
format
(Video format)
format
(Video format)
(VR format)
(VR format)
Characteristic
Rewritable disc Rewritable
disc
One time
One time
recording disc
*1
recording disc
Display on the screen
Indication in these
instructions
(RAM)
(-RW‹VR›)
(-RW‹V›)
(-R)
Functions
≥ Deleting recorded
scenes
¥
¥
¥
¥
–
–
–
–
≥ Editing on this unit
≥ Playback on other
products
*3
*4
*5
*5
¥
¥
¥
¥
*2
≥ Recording after
finalizing
*6
–
¥
–
¥
¥: available –: not available
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l 104)
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm discs.
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
*4 Playback is possible on compatible products. (May have to be finalized on this unit.)
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 106)
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l 107)
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Discs and cards
≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥ When using double sided disc, 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.
≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs
from these containers prior to use.
≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD
standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially
available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance. If you use one of
these discs, you may not be able to record or playback normally. (The message “FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE PANASONIC DISC IS RECOMMENDED.” appears.) Refer to the following
support site for information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.
≥ Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.
≥ When using DVD-RW or DVD-R, do not perform the following, as doing so may make the disc
unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products.
– Insert an un-finalized disc in any other products.
∫ About format types
What is the DVD Video Recording format
(VR format)?
What is the DVD-Video format (Video
format)?
This is a format for recording on DVD discs
which allows you to record and erase
repeatedly and create playlists. You can
record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in DVD
Video Recording format with this unit.
By finalizing the disc, it can be played back
on most DVD players.
You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in
DVD-Video format with this unit.
∫ Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥ DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0
≥ DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0
≥ iRW
≥ DVD-ROM
≥ DVD-Video
≥ CD-R
≥ CD-RW
≥ CD
≥ MO
≥ MD
≥ iD
≥ Floppy disk
≥ CD-ROM
≥ iR
≥ DVD-R DL
≥ LD
≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
≥ Dual/double layer discs
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Discs and cards
When using brand-new DVD-RW
When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or
DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 21, About format types)
1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this
unit, the screen on the right appears. Select
[YES], then press the joystick.
2 Select format type, then press the joystick.
VIDEO: DVD-Video format
VR:
DVD Video Recording format
3 When the confirm screen appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
≥ To change the format type, format the disc again.
(l 104)
If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on
the disc will be erased.
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Discs and cards
Cards that you can use with this unit
Card type
Capacity
SD Memory Card
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,
2 GB (Maximum)
Indication in these
instructions
(SD)
≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and miniSD™ Card are
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥ This unit supports SD cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory
Card Specifications.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a
computer), the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the
SD card. (l 105)
≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will
be possible on the card.
Write-protect switch
Locked status
≥ Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.
∫ About the miniSD™ Card
≥ Be sure to insert miniSD™ Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in
this unit without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.
≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while
inserting or removing miniSD™ Cards. This may cause the unit to malfunction.
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Discs and cards
Disc and card handling
∫ How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.
∫ If there is dirt on the disc
Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to
remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not use
solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).
∫ Handling precautions
≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
(This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)
≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or
other hard writing implements.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any
other solvent.
≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
≥ Do not place in the following areas:
– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.
≥ To protect discs and cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them.
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Setup
Power supply
Power supply
Charging the battery
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove
the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the
A
AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning
the mark, and then securely plug it in.
≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the
AC adaptor socket. As shown in A, there is a gap.
∫ Charging lamp
Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up
and normal charging will start.
When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and
the charging time will be longer than normal.
≥ Battery charging time (l 27)
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
quality of this product.
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Power supply
Fitting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide
the battery to remove it.
≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.
≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the OFF/
ON switch to OFF and check that the status
indicator is off before removing the battery.
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Power supply
Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer.
∫ Charging time
≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
Battery model number
Voltage/capacity
Charging time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12 (optional)
7.2 V/1150 mAh
2 h 25 min
CGA-DU14 (optional)
CGA-DU21 (optional)
7.2 V/1360 mAh
7.2 V/2040 mAh
2 h 45 min
3 h 55 min
∫ Recordable time
≥ The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses
indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥ The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.
≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “1 h 25 min” indicates 1 hour 25 minutes.
VDR-D300
(When using a DVD-RAM disc)
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Battery model
number
Voltage/
capacity
Recording
mode
Intermittent
recordable time
1 h 25 min
(1 h 20 min)
40 min
(40 min)
XP
SP
LP
XP
SP
LP
XP
SP
LP
Supplied
battery/
7.2 V/
1 h 35 min
(1 h 30 min)
45 min
(45 min)
CGA-DU12
(optional)
1150 mAh
1 h 40 min
(1 h 35 min)
50 min
(45 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 40 min)
50 min
(50 min)
CGA-DU14
(optional)
7.2 V/
1360 mAh
2 h
(1 h 50 min)
1 h
(55 min)
2 h 5 min
(1 h 55 min)
1 h
(55 min)
2 h 40 min
(2 h 35 min)
1 h 20 min
(1 h 15 min)
CGA-DU21
(optional)
7.2 V/
2040 mAh
3 h
(2 h 50 min)
1 h 30 min
(1 h 25 min)
3 h 10 min
(2 h 55 min)
1 h 35 min
(1 h 25 min)
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Power supply
VDR-D250
(When using a DVD-RAM disc)
Maximum
continuously
recordable time
Battery model
number
Voltage/
capacity
Recording
mode
Intermittent
recordable time
1 h 30 min
(1 h 25 min)
45 min
(40 min)
XP
SP
LP
XP
SP
LP
XP
SP
LP
Supplied
battery/
7.2 V/
1 h 40 min
(1 h 35 min)
50 min
(45 min)
CGA-DU12
(optional)
1150 mAh
1 h 45 min
(1 h 35 min)
50 min
(45 min)
1 h 50 min
(1 h 45 min)
55 min
(50 min)
CGA-DU14
(optional)
7.2 V/
1360 mAh
2 h 5 min
(1 h 55 min)
1 h
(55 min)
2 h 10 min
(2 h)
1 h 5 min
(1 h)
2 h 50 min
(2 h 40 min)
1 h 25 min
(1 h 20 min)
CGA-DU21
(optional)
7.2 V/
2040 mAh
3 h 10 min
(2 h 55 min)
1 h 35 min
(1 h 25 min)
3 h 15 min
(3 h 5 min)
1 h 35 min
(1 h 30 min)
≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the
display will change:
≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This
unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a
malfunction.
≥ Be aware that the operating time of the battery will
become shorter in low temperatures. We
recommend charging a spare battery for use when
recording.
#
#
#
#
(
.
If the battery discharges, then
) will
flash.
≥ The recordable time will become shorter in the
following cases:
– When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD
monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD
monitor frontward to record yourself, using the
0 Lux colour night view function, etc.
– When you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up
by pressing the POWER LCD button.
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Power supply
Connecting to the AC outlet
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥ Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC
cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the
AC cable from other equipment for this unit.
≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor,
the battery will not charge.
Turning the unit on/off
≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 161)
may not function properly.
How to turn on the power
While pressing the button A, set the
OFF/ON switch to ON.
A
The status indicator B lights and the power turns on.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card
recording mode, the lens cover opens.
≥ 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 set the date and time.
(l 46)
B
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Power supply
How to turn off the power
While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to
OFF.
A
B
The status indicator B goes off when the power turns off.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens
cover closes.
When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries
out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc.
This takes approximately 25 seconds with DVD-RAM.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power, do the following.
1) Turn on the power.
2) After “READING DISC...” disappears from the screen, turn off the power.
You can start recording approximately 8 seconds after you turn on the power again.
≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, it may take longer than this.
≥ If the date and time are not set, it will take longer than usual before you can start recording.
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Power supply
How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder when the unit is in disc recording mode or card recording mode.
To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder.
The status indicator lights and the power turns on.
To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor and retract the
viewfinder.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns
off.
≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor
is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥ The power will not turn off while recording on a disc even if the LCD monitor is closed and the
viewfinder is retracted.
Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is not being used.
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Inserting/removing a disc
Inserting/removing a disc
When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the
unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered.
1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, the
cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.
2 Open the cover of the disc compartment by hand and insert/remove
the disc.
∫ Inserting disc
Fit the disc onto the spindle in the centre.
A
B
Recording/playback side
Pickup lens
Click!
B
A
∫ Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
3 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc
compartment to close the cover.
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Inserting/removing a disc
∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc
Single sided disc:
“SIDE A” mark
The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A”
marked side. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A”
marked side.
The opposite side is the
“SIDE A” recording/ playback
side.
≥ Do not use excessive force when opening the cover.
≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc.
≥ Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the
AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is
completely turned off. If you do, the cover will not
open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or
reconnect the AC adaptor, slide the DISC EJECT
lever once, and then release it. A repair disc
message may be displayed when the power is
turned back on. (l 146, About recovery)
≥ Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-
RAM, DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc
compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions.
≥ Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside
the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area
around the pickup lens for it becomes extremely
hot.
This may impair recording and playback.
≥ Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥ When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC lamp
flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.
≥ If the cover is open, the power will not turn off even
if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.
≥ If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not
close. Never try to forcibly close the cover. This
could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.
≥ If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit with the
printed label facing the inside, an error message will
appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its
recording/playback side facing the inside.
≥ Do not allow the recording/playback side to become
dirty or scratched.
After inserting a disc/After recording finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded. If
the power supply is interrupted at this time, the disc may become unusable. Do not disconnect
the AC adaptor or remove the battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause impact to the unit.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Inserting/removing an SD card
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power.
≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
3 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot.
≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press
it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre of the SD card and
then pull it straight out.
A
4 Securely close the card slot cover.
∫ Concerning the SD card
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the
data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer.
∫ Card access lamp
≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, recording, playback,
erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.
≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit,
then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit
may malfunction.
– Removing the SD card
– Operating the OFF/ON switch or the mode dial
– Removing the battery or disconnecting the AC adaptor
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Selecting a mode
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the
desired mode pictograph to the position
shown in the illustration.
Disc recording mode (l 52)
Disc playback mode (l 81)
Card recording mode (l 55)
Use this to record motion pictures on a disc.
Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc.
Use this to record still pictures on an SD card.
Use this to play back still pictures on an SD
card.
Card playback mode (l 85)
≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial.
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How to use the joystick
How to use the joystick
This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate
this unit with one hand.
Basic operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and
then press the joystick to set it.
1
2
3
4
5
Select by moving up.
Select by moving down.
Select by moving left.
Select by moving right.
Press the joystick to select the item.
1
5
3
4
2
≥ Menu screen operations (l 43)
Operations during recording
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the centre of the joystick, and
icons will be displayed on the
screen.
≥ When the centre of the joystick is pressed
again, the indication disappears.
≥ Each time the joystick is moved down, the
indication changes.
1/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick up, left or right to select an item.
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How to use the joystick
Operations during playback
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Move the joystick up, down, left or
right to select the scene to be played
back and press the joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the
screen.
2 Move the joystick up, down, left or
right to operate.
≥ Each time the centre of the joystick is pressed, the
operation icon appears or disappears.
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How to use the joystick
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
About auto mode and manual mode (l 51)
Disc recording mode
1/3 NEXT
2/3 NEXT
3/3 NEXT
4/4 NEXT
5/5 NEXT
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
3
Backlight compensation
Fade
63
2
1
2
1
3
64
(1/3)
Help mode
41
66
67
68
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
(2/3)
(3/3)
Colour night view/0 Lux colour night view
3
2
1
White balance
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
78
80
80
In manual mode
(4/4)
In manual focus
mode (5/5)
21
Manual focus adjustment
77
≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.
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How to use the joystick
Disc playback mode
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
81
3
4
Playback/pause
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Rewind, skip (during playback)
81
:
2;
9
;1
81
2
1
Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause)
Fast forward, skip (during playback)
Forward slow/frame playback (during pause)
82
81
82
Card recording mode
1/2 NEXT
2/2 NEXT
3/3 NEXT
4/4 NEXT
Icon
Direction
Function
Page
63
3
2
1
Backlight compensation
Self timer
69
(1/2)
(2/2)
Ø
Help mode
41
66
67
2
1
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
3
2
1
White balance
Iris or gain value
Shutter speed
78
80
80
In manual mode
(3/3)
In manual focus
mode (4/4)
21
Manual focus adjustment
77
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How to use the joystick
Card playback mode
(When [PICTURE] is selected)
Icon
∫
Direction
Function
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Playback previous picture
Page
85
4
2
1
E
85
D
Playback next picture
85
Card playback mode
(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected)
Icon
1/;
∫
Direction
Function
Page
85
3
4
2
1
Slide show start/pause
Stop playback and show thumbnails
Playback previous picture (during pause)
Playback next picture (during pause)
85
E
85
D
85
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How to use the joystick
∫ Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is
set to AUTO in disc/card recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the
recording pause.
1/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick right to select [ ].
1/3 NEXT
3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the
desired icon.
≥ An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen.
EXIT
≥ Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.
1/3 NEXT
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
EXIT
1/3 NEXT
≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot be
set.
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Switching the language
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.
2 Select [English] and press the joystick.
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Using the menu screen
Using the menu screen
Refer to “Menu list” (l 137) for information about the menus.
1 While stopped, press the MENU button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the
mode dial.
MENU
≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
A
select the desired top menu A.
3 Move the joystick right or
press the joystick.
B
The submenu B is displayed.
4 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the submenu item.
C
C
Current settings on menus
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Using the menu screen
5 Move the joystick right or
press the joystick.
6 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the desired item.
7 Press the joystick to enter the selection.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
MENU
≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording
or playing. You cannot start other operations while
the menu screen appears.
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Using the menu screen
Operating with remote control
The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.
1 Press the MENU button.
MENU
ENTER
2 Select a menu item.
MENU
≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and ENTER button in place of the
ENTER
joystick on the main unit.
3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
MENU
ENTER
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Setting date and time
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.
If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.
or
.
[
2 Move the joystick left or right to select the item to
be set. Then, move the joystick up or down to set
the desired value.
≥ The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time.
3 Press the joystick to enter the selection.
≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the setting, check the date and time display.
≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
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Setting date and time
∫ Changing the date and time display style
Press the MENU button, then select [
TIME] # desired display style and press the joystick.
SETUP] # [
DATE/
You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly
pressing the DATE/TIME button on the remote control.
[DATE]
[D/T]
[OFF]
15:30
15.12.2006
15.12.2006
≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode.
∫ Changing the display style
Press the MENU button, then select [
SETUP] #
[
DATE FORMAT] # desired display style and press the
joystick.
Display style
Screen display
Y/M/D
15:30
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
15:30
15:30
2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006
≥ The date and time function are driven by a built-in
lithium battery.
≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.
≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium
battery has run down. Use the following steps to
charge the battery. When turn on the power for the
first time after charging, a message asking you to
set the date and time will appear. Select [YES] and
set the date and time.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to the
unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be
recharged. Leave this unit as is for approx.
24 hours, and the battery will save the date and
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the OFF/ON
switch is set to OFF, the battery is still being
recharged.)
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.
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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
Adjusting the brightness and colour level
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ LCD SET] or [ EVF EVF SET] # [YES] and
press the joystick.
2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to
be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right
to make the adjustment.
The bar display moves.
[
LCD SET]
:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
Colour level of the LCD monitor
:
[
EVF SET]
EVF
: Brightness of the viewfinder
EVF
≥ To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the
LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate
it.
≥ These settings will not affect the images actually
recorded.
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards
the lens, the brightness and colour level of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
∫ In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor
Press the POWER LCD button.
The [
] indication appears on the LCD monitor.
≥ The entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice
as bright as the normal.
≥ When the POWER LCD button is pressed again,
≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥ If you turn on the unit when the AC adaptor is used,
this function will automatically be activated.
the [
] indication disappears and the original
brightness is restored.
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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
∫ Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor
Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] #
[
LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] and press
the joystick.
DYNAMIC:
The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and
vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set
depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and
brilliant images are presented.
NORMAL:
Switches to the standard picture quality.
≥ The effect will vary depending on the scene
recorded.
≥ The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be
affected.
≥ This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards
the lens, the [LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].
≥ This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]
when the brightness of the LCD monitor is
increased (the [
] indication appears on the LCD
monitor) and cannot be set to [NORMAL]
independently.
Adjusting the field of view
Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece
corrector knob.
15.12.2006
15.12.2006
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Recording
Before recording
Before recording
Basic camera positioning
1
4
3
2
5
1
Hold the camera with both hands.
Run your hand through the grip belt.
Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.
Keep your arms near your body.
2
3
4
5
Slightly open your legs.
≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it
will become dark in the recording.
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Before recording
∫ About auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO,
and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will
be adjusted automatically.
– Auto white balance (l 161)
– Auto focusing (l 162)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the
aperture and shutter speed are automatically
adjusted for an optimum brightness.
(When set to the disc recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)
≥ Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or
scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings.
– Scene mode setting (l 75)
– White balance setting (l 78)
– Shutter speed setting (l 80)
– Iris/gain value setting (l 80)
– Focus setting (l 77)
∫ Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS) (VDR-D300 only)
This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause
recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.
≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal
position while recording on a disc, it is automatically put into recording pause.
Turning the AGS function on/off
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] #
AGS AGS] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the joystick.
.
[
≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit
to pause the recording if you are recording a subject
right above or right below you. In these cases, set
[AGS] to [OFF] then continue the recording.
≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into recording
pause after being tilted upside down varies
depending on the operating conditions.
≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause the
recording. The AGS function is only a backup
function for when you forget to pause the recording.
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Recording motion pictures
Recording motion pictures
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Record motion pictures onto a disc.
≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with
a wide-screen TV.
To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 71) before recording
the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 111).
≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly.
1 Turn the unit on.
2 Rotate the mode dial to select
(VDR-D300 only) The lens cover opens
automatically.
.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
4 Press the recording start/stop
button to start recording.
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Recording motion pictures
To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to
pause recording.
≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do
not move this unit until [;] is green.
≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit
automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit,
turn it on again.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 139, POWER SAVE)
Screen indications in the disc recording mode
A
B
Recording mode
Remaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m]
flashes red.)
A
SP
0h00m10s
R
0h30m
B
C
C
Recording time elapsed
≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc
(per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity
for recording on a disc, you may not be able to
record 999 scenes.)
≥ While “WRITING THE INFORMATION ON THE
DISC.” is displayed, do not disconnect the AC
adaptor or remove the battery as doing so may
make the disc unusable.
≥ Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal
stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take
care not to block this microphone.
≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause
mode, the counter display will be reset to
“0h00m00s”.
≥ 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 146, About
recovery)
≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the
recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
Immediately after recording finishes the ACCESS/PC lamp lights. While it lights, the disc is
rotating and disc information is being recorded. If you run while holding the unit or swing it, the
recorded images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it.
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Recording motion pictures
Changing the recording mode of the motion picture
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
[
REC MODE] # desired item and press the
joystick.
Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture
Recordable time
Recording mode
(on single side)
XP
SP
LP
(High quality)
(Normal)
Approx. 18 min
Approx. 37 min
Approx. 75 min
Image quality prioritized
Recording time prioritized
(Long play)
≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording
automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being
recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is
reduced.
≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback
image in the following cases.
– When there is a complicated pattern in the
background
– When the unit is moved too much or too fast
– When a subject with sharp movements has been
recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)
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Recording still pictures
Recording still pictures
(SD)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
2
≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [
] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250)
for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9).
To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording
(l 58).
≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly.
1 Turn the unit on.
2 Rotate the mode dial to select
(VDR-D300 only) The lens cover opens
automatically.
.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing
only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit
focuses on the subject automatically.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective. ([
image stabilizer) will be displayed.)
] (MEGA optical
MEGA
A
B
A Shutter chance mark
± (The white lamp flashes.):
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
No mark:
Focusing
When in focus
When focusing is unsuccessful.
≥ The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the
PHOTO SHOT button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
± (The white lamp lights up.):
B Focus area
When in focus and a good picture can be recorded.
Almost in focus
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Recording still pictures
5 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully.
≥ For information about the number of recordable still
pictures on an SD card (l 166)
≥ When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (
is
displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the
following operations. The SD card or the recorded
data may be damaged.
[
M ], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
0.3
≥ The sound cannot be recorded.
– Turn the unit off.
≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to
LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
≥ The PHOTO SHOT button on the remote control
and the free style remote control cannot be pressed
halfway.
– Remove the SD card.
– Operate the mode dial.
≥ Another product may degrade or not play back still
pictures recorded on this unit.
≥ If set [PICT. QUALITY] to [
], mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image depending
on the picture content.
∫ To record still pictures clearly
≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the
slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification
and approaching the subject when recording.
≥ When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary
at your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥ You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control.
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Recording still pictures
Screen indications in card recording mode
A
Remaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)
Size of still pictures
A
B
C
R 100
B
C
Quality of still pictures
∫ About the shutter chance mark
≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥ When the subject is not easily focused, focus
on the subject manually.
≥ You can record still pictures on the card even
if the shutter chance mark does not appear,
but pictures may be recorded without being
focused.
≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear or
has difficulty displaying in the following
cases.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When the unit is shaken.
– When the subject is moving.
– When the subject stands in front of a light
source.
– When close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
– When the scene is dark.
– When there is a bright part in the scene.
– When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
– When the scene lacks contrast.
∫ Concerning the focusing area
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may
not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
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Recording still pictures
Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture
recording
∫ PICTURE SIZE
Changing the recording size.
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
[
PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the
joystick.
VDR-D300
Icon
Aspect
Number of pixels
4:3
2048k1512
3.1M
4:3
4:3
1280k960
640k480
1
M
0.3M
16:9
1920k1080
2
VDR-D250
Icon
Aspect
Number of pixels
4:3
1760k1320
2.3M
4:3
4:3
1280k960
640k480
1760k992
1
M
0.3M
16:9
1.7
≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set
2
to [
] (VDR-D300)/[
] (VDR-D250). The
1.7
sides of pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio
may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
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Recording still pictures
∫ PICT. QUALITY
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
[
PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the
joystick.
:
Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
:
Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still
pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
Switching the shutter effect on/off
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
# [ SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] or [OFF] and press the
joystick.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
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Various recording functions
Various recording functions
Zoom in/out function
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
¬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)
≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by hand,
we recommend using the image stabilizer function.
(l 72)
≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are
focused at about 1 m (VDR-D300)/1.2 m
(VDR-D250) or more.
≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can
focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (VDR-D300)/
4 cm (VDR-D250) away from the lens. (Macro
function)
≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range
over which the zoom lever is moved.
(The zoom speed does not vary when operating
with the remote control or the free style remote
control.)
≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not
be focused easily.
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Various recording functions
Digital zoom function
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The
maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
# [ D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the
joystick.
OFF:
25k:
700k:
Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
Up to 25k
Up to 700k
≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more
≥ This function cannot be used in card recording
the image quality is degraded.
mode.
To use the zoom microphone function
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the
tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
# [ ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.
≥ This does not work with an external microphone.
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Various recording functions
Recording yourself
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit
while showing them the image.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However
the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)
≥ Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.
≥ When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image displayed on the
viewfinder screen is squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and not
indicative of any trouble.
≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens
side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press
the joystick.
≥ Only some indications will appear on the screen.
When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and check the warning/
alarm indication. (l 144)
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Various recording functions
Backlight compensation function
This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
1/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick up to select [ª].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
1/3 NEXT
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial,
the backlight compensation function is cancelled.
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Various recording functions
Fade in/fade out function
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
To fade in
1 While recording is paused, press the joystick.
Then move the joystick down to display the icon
shown in the illustration.
1/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select [
].
1/3 NEXT
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio
disappears completely and the image/audio
gradually appears.
≥ After recording the fade in part finishes, the
fade setting is cancelled.
To fade out
1 During recording, press the joystick. Then move
the joystick down to display the icon shown in
the illustration.
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Various recording functions
2 Move the joystick left to select [
].
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled.
To cancel fading
Select [
] again.
To select the colour for fade in/out
The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.
Press the MENU button, then select [
[BLACK] and press the joystick.
ADVANCED] # [
FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or
≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is
cancelled.
≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in
become black (or white).
≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image when
you start recording. It also takes several seconds to
pause recording.
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Various recording functions
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select [ ].
2/3 NEXT
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [
] again.
≥ If the background or anything else in the scene has
colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be
smoothed.
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
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Various recording functions
Tele macro function
This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive.
VDR-D300
VDR-D250
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm.
The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick right to select [
].
≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set to
10k.
2/3 NEXT
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [
] again.
≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the
≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function is
focus manually. (l 77)
cancelled.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is
operated.
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Various recording functions
Colour night view functions
This allows recording in dark locations.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
≥ Only manual focusing can be used.
≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
Colour night view function:
You can record dark locations brightly in colour.
0 Lux colour night view function:
You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
3/3 NEXT
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
Each upward press changes the modes:
Off # Colour night view function # 0 Lux colour night view
function # Off
≥ The unit is in manual focus mode while recording with the colour
night view function. Move the joystick left or right to bring the
subject into focus manually. (l 77)
3/3 NEXT
3
(In the case of 0 Lux colour night view function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor
towards the lens side.
≥ When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is lit in white.
≥ Extend the viewfinder and view the images while recording.
≥ The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m or less.
To cancel the colour night view function
Select [
] until the colour night view indication disappear.
≥ The colour night view function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to
the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this
reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial,
the colour night view function is cancelled.
≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
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Various recording functions
Self-timer recording
This is for recording shots of yourself as well.
(SD)
You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
1/2 NEXT
2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø].
1/2 NEXT
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
After the recording lamp and the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 10 seconds, a still picture will
be recorded.
≥ After recording, the self-timer is cancelled.
≥ If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway and then fully, the subject is focused when the
button is pressed halfway.
≥ When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully, the subject is focused just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.)
≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby
mode is cancelled.
≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the subject
into focus, the recording may take longer than set to
start.
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Various recording functions
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when
recording.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.
.
[
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Press the MENU button, then select [
joystick.
BASIC] # [
WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ This does not work with an external microphone.
≥ Depending on the wind strength, the wind noise is
reduced. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the
wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)
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Various recording functions
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] >
REC ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.
.
[
∫ Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] >
REC ASPECT] > [4:3] and press the joystick.
.
[
≥ The default setting is [16:9].
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Various recording functions
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes during recording.
VDR-D300 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
VDR-D250 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.
∫ VDR-D300
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
# [ O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.
∫ VDR-D250
≥ The image stabilizer function does not work in card recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [ SIS] # [ON]
and press the joystick.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [
ADVANCED] # [
O.I.S.]/[
SIS] # [OFF] and press
the joystick.
≥ This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥ (VDR-D300 only) In the card recording mode,
pressing the PHOTO SHOT button halfway
increases the effect of the image stabilizer function.
(MEGA optical image stabilizer)
≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer function
may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
– When the unit is shaken greatly
– When you record a moving subject while tracking
it
≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn
the image stabilizer off.
– When recording in extremely dark places
(VDR-D250 only)
≥ The image stabilizer function does not work when
the colour night view function is being used.
(VDR-D250 only)
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Various recording functions
Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only)
(SD)
Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
1 Press the MENU button, then select
ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > desired item
and press the joystick.
.
[
ß:
Forced flash
ßA: Auto
≥ When [ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and only when the flash is
judged necessary will it flash.
2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.
When the flash is not used
Press the MENU button, then select [
ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > [ ] and press the
joystick.
:
Forced off
≥ Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.
≥ The unit, even when its flash has been turned off,
automatically determines if the flash is necessary by
detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines
that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights
up in yellow.)
≥ When setting the flash to [ßA] and adjusting the
shutter speed or iris/gain at the same time, the
indication [ßA] etc. may disappear and the flash
may not flash.
≥ Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or
faster to 1/500.
≥ When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can
be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed,
the flash cannot be lit.
≥ The picture may become out of focus in dark
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a
white background.
≥ The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to
2.5 m in dark places. Pictures will appear dark or
reddish when they are recorded by using the flash
at distances greater than 2.5 m.
≥ Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is
prohibited.
≥ If the flash will be activated a large number of times,
it may take longer to charge it.
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Various recording functions
Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
# [ RED EYE] # [ON] and press the joystick.
≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the
second flash is finished.
≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on
the recording conditions.
≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in dark
places.
To adjust the brightness of the flash
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED]
> [ßdFLASH LEVEL] > desired item and press the
joystick.
ßj: If the brightness is too high.
ßd0: In normal recording
ßi: If the brightness is insufficient.
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Manual recording functions
Manual recording functions
Scene mode
This is for recording in various situations.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
¬ Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
2 Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] #
[
SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the
joystick.
Display
Mode
Recording conditions
5
Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions
Portrait
Low light
Spotlight
To make people stand out against the background
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive
Surf & snow To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches
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Manual recording functions
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [
BASIC] # [
SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the
joystick.
≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
Sports mode
Portrait mode
≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause
of recorded pictures, this mode helps
diminish camera shake.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].
≥ During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the
colour and brightness of the playback image
may change.
≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.
Low light mode
≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports
mode does not function. The [5] display
flashes.
≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the
recorded image may become whitish.
≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
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Manual recording functions
Manual focus adjustment
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS
switch to MANUAL.
2 Move the switch down and set it to
FOCUS position.
MNL
The manual focus indication [1MF] and the icon
shown in the illustration appear.
5/5 NEXT
3 Move the joystick left or right to bring the subject
MNL
into focus.
≥ When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus
when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
5/5 NEXT
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position.
≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
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Manual recording functions
White balance
This is for recording in natural colours.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
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.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
MNL
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
MANUAL.
4/4 NEXT
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
MNL
4/4 NEXT
3 Move the joystick left or right to select the white
balance mode.
MNL
BACK
Display
Mode
Recording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment
—
AWB
Indoor mode (for recording
under incandescent lamps)
Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoors under a clear sky
Outdoor mode
≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some
fluorescent lights
Manual adjustment mode
≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at
hotels, stage spotlights in theatres
≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [
].
AWB
≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
AUTO.
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Manual recording functions
To set the white balance manually
1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject.
MNL
BACK
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
MNL
When the [
] display changes from flashing to on, setting is
complete.
BACK
≥ When the [
] display continues flashing green, the white balance
cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the
automatic white balance.
∫ About the white balance sensor A
The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not
function properly.
A
∫ About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will
temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)
1
2
3
Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.)
White balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.)
Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)
1
2
3
≥ When the [
] display flashes white, the manual
≥ (VDR-D250 only) When the unit is turned on with
the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn
the unit on after removing the lens cap.
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
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.
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Manual recording functions
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
MNL
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
or
.
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to
MANUAL.
4/4 NEXT
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
2 Move the joystick left or right to select [
(aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
]
MNL
4/4 NEXT
3 Move the joystick left or right to make the
adjustment.
MNL
1/100
A
B
A
Shutter speed:
OPEN
1/50 to 1/8000
BACK
VDR-D300 1/25 to 1/2000
VDR-D250 1/25 to 1/500
≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
Iris/Gain value:
B
CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)
≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/
gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the
iris/gain value.
≥ During normal playback, image movement may not
look smooth.
≥ When recording in an extremely bright place, the
screen may change colour or flicker. If so adjust the
shutter speed manually to [1/50] or [1/100].
∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light because the colour and
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase the
noises on the screen.
∫ Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
screen increases.
≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris
values that are not displayed.
≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the playback
image of a brightly shining subject or highly
reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
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Playback
Motion picture playback
Motion picture playback
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
The motion pictures recorded on the disc are
displayed as thumbnails.
.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes.
2 Select the scene to be played back.
A
A
B
Scene number
Scroll bar display
The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame.
≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous)
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance
8 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the
scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the
joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
B
3 Press the joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
4 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
:
:
9
9
∫:
(Move): Skip playback (backward)
(Move and hold): Review playback*
(Move): Skip playback (forward)
(Move and hold): Cue playback*
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
* Press the 6 or 5 button on the remote control.
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Motion picture playback
≥ No sound will be heard except during normal
playback.
≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen
returns to the thumbnails.
≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is
short, playback may not be possible.
≥ The thumbnails of motion pictures that cannot be
played back are displayed in shades of blue and
white.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.
≥ When playing back a motion picture recorded with
other products on this unit or playing back a motion
picture recorded with this unit on other products, the
picture quality may deteriorate and it may be
unplayable.
To display the recording date during playback
Press the MENU button, then select [
joystick.
SETUP] # [
DATE] # [ON] and press the
≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME
button on the remote control.
≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed
on the screen.
Slow-motion playback
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause
the playback.
2 Move and hold the joystick right.
(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in
reverse when you move and hold the joystick
left.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫ Operating with the remote control
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
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Motion picture playback
Frame-by-frame playback
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause
the playback.
2 Move the joystick right.
(The frames will be advanced one at a time in the
reverse direction when you move the joystick left.)
≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫ Operating with the remote control
1
Press the ; button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
2
Press the E or D button.
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
SEARCH
STILL ADV
SKIP
To adjust the volume
Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
Move the volume lever to change the volume
level.
Towards “r”: increases the volume
Towards “s”: decreases the volume
≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right (towards the “i” end), the higher the volume level
becomes.
≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.
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Motion picture playback
Playing back motion pictures by date
Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit.
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] #
[BY DATE] and press the joystick.
≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion
pictures will be played back in succession. ([ ALL] is
displayed.)
2 Select the date for playback, then press the
joystick.
The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to be played back.
≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
– When the number of scenes exceeds 99 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the disc is removed (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the [REC ASPECT] setting is changed (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the disc is repaired (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the mode dial is switched (-R)
– When the power is turned off (-R)
Resuming the previous playback
Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ RESUME PLAY] # [ON] and
press the joystick.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail
view of the stopped scene.
≥ If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while
[RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF], the next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from
the beginning.
≥ The resume position memorized is cleared if you
turn off the power or operate the mode dial, but the
menu setting is not cleared.
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Still picture playback
Still picture playback
(SD)
Play back the still pictures recorded on the card.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select
The still pictures recorded on the SD card are
displayed as thumbnails.
.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes.
2 Select the file to be played back.
A
A
B
File number
Scroll bar display
The selected file will be encircled by a red frame.
≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous)
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 8
files at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the file
numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick
when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.
B
3 Press the joystick.
The selected file is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
4 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/pause.
(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected.)
E:
D:
∫:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.
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Still picture playback
Playing back still pictures as a slide show
Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] #
[SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick.
∫ 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 an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed.
≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another
product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.
≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show.
≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the access
lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card.
≥ It takes time to display the file depending on the
number of pixels of the file.
≥ The thumbnails of still pictures that cannot be
played back are displayed in shades of blue and
white.
≥ If you attempt to play back file recorded in a
different format or file data is defective, the whole
display becomes grayish and an error message
may appear.
≥ When playing back a file recorded on other
products, the date and time display is different from
when it was recorded.
≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.
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Editing
Editing scenes
Editing scenes
Deleting scenes
This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
The deleted scenes cannot be restored.
≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted.
Deleting scenes one at a time
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the button during playback.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
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Editing scenes
Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE]
# [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted.
Proceed to step 4.
– When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]: All the scenes on the
disc
– When [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All the scenes selected by date
2
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Select the scene to be deleted, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be
cancelled.
≥ Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set in succession.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Press the button.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 2-4.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the
scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part.
(l 89)
≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if there
are many scenes on the disc.
≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that have
been divided. Combine the divided scenes, and
then delete them.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
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Editing scenes
Dividing a scene
This is for dividing a scene into two.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary
portion.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVIDE] and press the
joystick.
2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is played back.
3 When you reach the area where you want to
divide the scene, move the joystick down to set
the dividing point.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it
easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
(l 82, 83)
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
To continue dividing other scenes
Repeat steps 2-4.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Editing scenes
Combining scenes
This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
EDIT SCENE] # [ COMBINE] and press the
joystick.
2 Select the scene to be combined, then press the
joystick.
≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined.
≥ 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. (l 92, 97)
3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
To continue combining other scenes
Repeat steps 2-3.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Using playlists
Using playlists
What is a playlist?
You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes.
Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by
making a playlist.
≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a
playlist will not affect the original scenes.
Recorded scenes
Playlist
≥ The maximum number of items on a disc (per side)
– Playlists: 99
≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of playlists
created with these scenes is also deleted.
– Playlist scenes: 999
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Using playlists
Creating a new playlist
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] #
[PLAYLIST] and press the joystick.
2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick.
3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then
press the joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be
cancelled.
≥ Up to 8 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the order that they were selected. After creating a
playlist, the order of the scenes in it can be changed by [MOVE] function. (l 95)
4 Press the MENU button.
5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
The thumbnail view screen of the created playlist is displayed.
To add another scene to the same playlist
Select [ADD]. (l 94)
To playback a playlist
Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick.
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Using playlists
Playing back a playlist
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] #
[PLAYLIST] and press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press
the joystick.
Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to start playback, then press the
joystick.
To select a different playlist
When the first scene is selected in the playlist thumbnail view screen, move the joystick left. The
screen returns to the PLAYLIST VIEW (step 2).
To return to showing the original scenes
Press the MENU button, then select [
PLAY SETUP] # [
PLAY MODE] # [VIEW ALL] or
[BY DATE] and press the joystick.
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Using playlists
Editing a playlist
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
Adding scenes to playlist
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the
joystick.
3 Select [ ADD], then press the joystick.
4 Select the scene to be added, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be
cancelled.
≥ Up to 8 scenes can be set in succession.
≥ The scenes are added to the playlist in the order that they were selected. The order of the scenes
in the playlist can be changed by [MOVE] function. (l 95)
5 Press the MENU button.
6 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that scenes were added to is displayed.
To continue adding scenes to the playlist
Repeat steps 1-6.
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Using playlists
Moving scenes
The scenes in a playlist can be moved.
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the
joystick.
3 Select [ MOVE], then press the joystick.
4 Select the scene to be moved, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame, and the position
to insert is shown by a red bar.
5 Select the position to insert the scene, then press
the joystick.
To continue moving other scenes in the playlist
Repeat steps 4-5.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Using playlists
Dividing a scene
You can divide a scene into two parts.
≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the
joystick.
3 Select [ DIVIDE], then press the joystick.
4 Select the scene to be divided, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is played back.
5 When you reach the area where you want to
divide the scene, move the joystick down to set
the dividing point.
≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it
easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
(l 82, 83)
6 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
To continue dividing other scenes
Repeat steps 4-6.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Using playlists
Combining scenes
Two consecutive scenes can be combined into one.
≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the
joystick.
3 Select [ COMBINE], then press the joystick.
4 Select the scene to be combined, then press the
joystick.
≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined.
5 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
To continue combining other scenes
Repeat steps 4-5.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
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Using playlists
Deleting scenes
≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
Deleting scenes one at a time:
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the button during playback.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display:
¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2)
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the
joystick.
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Using playlists
3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and
press the joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed
to step 6.
4
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Select the scene to be deleted, then press the
joystick.
The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be
cancelled.
≥ Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set in succession.
5
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
Press the button.
6 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3)
To continue deleting other scenes
Repeat steps 4-6.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase the
remaining capacity for recording.
≥ The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the
scenes in it.
≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each
subsequent playlist decreases by one.
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that have
been divided. Combine the divided scenes, and
then delete them.
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Editing still pictures
Editing still pictures
Deleting still pictures
This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards.
(SD)
The deleted files cannot be restored.
Deleting files one at a time
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the button during playback.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
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Editing still pictures
Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE]
# [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick.
≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card except the locked
files will be erased. Proceed to step 4.
2
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Select the file to be deleted, then press the
joystick.
The selected file is encircled by a yellow frame.
≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected file will be
cancelled.
≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in succession.
3
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
Press the button.
4 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1)
To continue deleting other files
Repeat steps 2-4.
To complete editing
Press the MENU button.
∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an SD card by other products
A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.
≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if there
are many files on the SD card.
≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.
≥ When you delete files, use a battery with sufficient
battery power or use the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not remove the SD card while deleting.
≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all
the data related to the files will be deleted.
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Editing still pictures
Locking still pictures
This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake.
(SD)
Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake.
(However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ LOCK] # [YES] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the file to be protected, then press the
joystick.
[
] display appears and the selected file is locked.
≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock setting.
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
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Editing still pictures
DPOF setting
This is for writing the printing data on an SD card.
(SD)
You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD
card.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select
[
PLAY SETUP] # [ DPOF SET] # [SET] and
press the joystick.
2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick.
The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.
3 Move the joystick up or down to select the number of prints, then
press the joystick.
≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected number of pictures can be printed with the printer
supporting DPOF.)
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.
To complete the settings
Press the MENU button.
To cancel all DPOF settings
Press the MENU button, then select [
PLAY SETUP] # [
DPOF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and
press the joystick.
≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
∫ What is DPOF?
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture printing information to be written
onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.
≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999
files.
≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be
printed with the DPOF settings.
≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not be
recognized by this unit. Please perform the DPOF
settings on this unit.
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Disc and card management
Formatting discs and cards
Formatting discs and cards
Formatting discs
This is for initializing discs.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›)
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 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the
joystick.
≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM, skip to step 3.
2
(When formatting a DVD-RW only)
Select format type (l 21), then press the joystick.
3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ In the case of a double sided disc, format each side.
≥ It may not be possible to format a disc with many
scratches or dirt. Such discs cannot be used.
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the disc, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
Formatting DVD-RAM:
≥ We recommend formatting on this unit. If formatting
on a computer, use the supplied software. For more
details, refer to the operating instructions of the
software.
If you connect this unit to a computer to format a
DVD-RAM, you cannot use DVDForm (l 119) to
physically format it. Use a separate DVD-RAM drive
to physically format a DVD-RAM.
Formatting DVD-RW:
≥ Format on this unit.
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Formatting discs and cards
Formatting an SD card
This is for initializing cards.
(SD)
Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be
erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the
joystick.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is
formatted on other products (such as a computer),
the time spent for recording may become longer
and you may not be able to use the SD card.
≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used, it
may take time to format.
≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.
≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Do not remove the SD card while formatting.
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Finalizing a disc
Finalizing a disc
Finalizing a disc
This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices.
(-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
To play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player, finalize the
disc.
∫ Finalizing video format discs
Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit, before using it on other devices.
DVD-RW (Video format): After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only. You can record on the
disc after un-finalizing (l 107) or formatting (l 104).
DVD-R:
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record.
∫ Finalizing VR format discs
DVD-RAM:
It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.
DVD-RW (VR format): Finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format) increases its compatibility with other
products. DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and
edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. (Finalization cannot be executed using a battery.)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
When finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R, a top menu containing thumbnails is created.
≥ When finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen.
≥ Do not finalize a disc recorded on this unit using any
other device.
≥ In the case of a double sided disc, finalize each
side.
≥ The top menu created when finalizing does not
appear on this unit. Play back the disc on a DVD
player.
Titles are displayed by recording date on the top
menu. However, when [PLAY MODE] is set to
[BY DATE] to view scenes by recording date, some
scenes recorded on the same date may be
separated. (l 84) These scenes will be displayed
as separate titles on the top menu.
≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, the time it
takes for finalizing will differ. It may take up to
15 minutes.
≥ If this unit becomes hot or is shaken strongly or
impacted while finalizing, the finalization will fail and
the disc may become unplayable on other devices.
≥ If the power supply stops while finalizing, the
finalization will fail and the disc may become
unplayable on other devices even if disc repair is
carried out.
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Finalizing a disc
Un-finalizing a DVD-RW
This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for
recording.
(-RW‹V›)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the
joystick.
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.
≥ DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-
RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded
and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR
format) before finalization.
≥ DVD-R cannot be un-finalized.
≥ When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
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Protecting a disc
Protecting a disc
(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
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick.
2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the
joystick.
To release disc protection
1) Press the MENU button, then select [
SETUP] # [
DISC PROTECT] and press the
joystick.
2) When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
≥ If the disc has been protected on another device, it
may not be possible to release the protection on this
unit. In this case, release the protection on the
device that you used to protect it.
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Displaying disc information
Displaying disc information
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Information such as the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space and whether or not the
disc is finalized or protected is displayed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select
Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] #
INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.
.
[
To exit the information screen
Press the MENU button.
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With other products
With a TV
With a TV
Playback on TV
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (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.
1 Connect this unit and a TV.
A
AV/S cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A
S VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
* If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect the
S Video plug to it. This allows you to enjoy more
beautiful pictures.
*
AUDIO IN
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select
3 Change the input channel on the TV.
or
.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
4 Start playback on this unit.
The image and audio are output on the TV.
∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV
≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Check the connected terminal.
≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-
screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV.
(Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for
details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed
horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the
[TV ASPECT] setting on this unit. (l 111)
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With a TV
∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to
2
[16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [
]
(VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250)) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed
horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect
ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more
information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.)
Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] #
[
TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and press the joystick.
Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)
[TV ASPECT] setting
16:9
4:3
≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].
∫ To display the on-screen information on the TV
The information displayed on the screen (operation icon and time code, etc.) can be displayed on
the TV.
Press the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control.
START/
≥ Press the button again to erase the information.
PHOTO
SHOT
EXT
STOP
DISPLAY
≥ The screen on this unit will not change.
DATE/
TIME
ZOOM
VOL
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With a DVD recorder/player
With a DVD recorder/player
Playback on DVD recorder/player
≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/player, place the device so that the disc lies flat.
Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format)
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)
Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then play
it back.
≥ Playback is only possible on devices that support
8 cm DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). See the
operating instructions for DVD recorder/player.
≥ DVD-RW (VR format) may have to be finalized. In
this case, finalize the disc on this unit. (l 106)
≥ You cannot record images that allow “One time only
recording” on a 8 cm disc.
Playing back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R
(-RW‹V›) (-R)
1 Finalize the disc on this unit. (l 106)
2 Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then
play it back.
≥ Do not insert a disc that has not been finalized into
a DVD recorder/player: the disc may be unusable.
Also, a message asking you to format the disc may
appear on the DVD recorder. Do not format the disc.
≥ Playback is possible on devices that support 8 cm
DVD-Video, but playback on all DVD players is not
guaranteed.
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With a DVD recorder/player
Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard
disk.
≥ If you want to dub a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with, connect this unit and the
DVD recorder with the AV/S cable and then dub the disc. (l 114)
1
[Only when you dub a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R]
Finalize the disc on the unit. (l 106)
2 Insert the disc in the DVD recorder, then dub the
contents onto the hard disk.
≥ For details on how to dub the images onto the hard disk, refer to the
operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
≥ DVD-RW (VR format) may have to be finalized. In
this case, finalize the disc on this unit. (l 106)
≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R
that has not been finalized into a DVD recorder: the
disc may be unusable. Also, a message asking you
to format the disc may appear on the DVD recorder.
Do not format the disc.
≥ If your DVD recorder has an SD card slot, you can
write the still picture files recorded on an SD card
with this unit to a disc or the hard disk.
≥ You cannot record images that allow “One time only
recording” on a 8 cm disc.
If you dub images directly from the disc or with the AV/S cable and then play them back on a
wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating
instructions of the device you are dubbing to or read the operating instructions of the wide-
screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).
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With a VCR
With a VCR
Dubbing images onto other video devices
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices.
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 92)
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
1 Connect this unit and a video
device.
A
AV/S cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
A
S VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
*
* If the video device has an S Video terminal,
also connect the S Video plug into it. This
allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures.
AUDIO IN
2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select
.
3 Change the input channel on the video device and TV.
≥ The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.
4 Start playback on this unit.
Then start recording on the connected device.
≥ See the operating instructions of the video device for details.
To stop dubbing
Stop recording on the connected device.
Then stop playback on this unit.
≥ If the date and time display and function indication
are unnecessary, cancel them before dubbing.
(l 47, 111)
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With a printer (PictBridge)
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.)
≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.
¬Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit, turn on the unit and then
rotate the mode dial to select
.
1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ USB FUNCTION] # [PictBridge] and press
the joystick.
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
2 Connect this unit and a printer.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
The [
] indication appears on this unit’s
screen.
≥ If the [
] indication does not appear or
continues to flash, disconnect and then reconnect the
USB cable or check the printer, SD card and settings on
this unit.
A
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied
one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB
cables.)
3 Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick.
The number of pictures set is displayed.
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With a printer (PictBridge)
4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints,
then press the joystick.
≥ You can set up to 9 prints.
≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0].
≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.
5 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge
menus.
6 Select the date print setting on [ DATE PRINT].
≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.
7 Select the paper size setting on [ PAPER SIZE].
STANDARD: Size specific to the printer
4t5 INCH: L size
5t7 INCH: 2L size
4t6 INCH: Postcard size
A4:
A4 size
≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer.
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With a printer (PictBridge)
8 Select the layout setting on [
PAGE LAYOUT].
STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer
:
No frame print
Frame print
:
≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer.
9 Select [ PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick.
The pictures are printed.
≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable after the pictures
have been printed.
When you stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is selected, the number of prints set is cancelled and the
screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is selected, all the settings are kept and the screen returns to
step 3.
≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
– Disconnecting the USB cable
– Removing the SD card
– Switching the mode dial
– Turning off the power
≥ You may not be able to print still pictures recorded
with other products.
≥ When the unit is connected directly to the printer,
the DPOF settings cannot be used.
≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not use a
USB hub.
≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
print, etc. on the printer.
≥ The sides of pictures recorded when [
]
2
(VDR-D300)/[
] (VDR-D250) is set may be cut
1.7
at printing. Check before printing.
When using the printer with a trimming feature or
other feature which cuts out both edges of the
pictures, cancel the feature for printing. (Refer to the
operating instructions of the printer for details.)
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With a computer
Before using with a computer
Before using with a computer
What you can do with a computer
∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit
≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
Can do
Software used
DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)
Playing back on a computer
Copying a disc
DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool (supplied)
DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)
Editing motion pictures
(DVD-RAM only)
DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied) and DVDfunSTUDIO
(supplied)
Creating a DVD-Video disc
∫ When using a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R recorded on this unit
≥ Before using the disc on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
Can do
Software used
Playing back on a computer
Commercially available DVD-Video playback software
∫ When using an SD card recorded on this unit
Can do
Software used
Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially
available picture viewer
Playing back on a computer
Copying files to a computer
Windows Explorer
≥ We will not guarantee proper operation of this unit if
you use software other than that supplied with this
unit.
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Before using with a computer
Contents on provided CD-ROM
The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.
∫ DVD-RAM Driver
This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer.
DVDForm:
This is used to format DVD-RAM on a computer.
∫ DVD-MovieAlbum
DVD-MovieAlbumSE:
This software is for playing back and editing* VR format motion pictures.
By using DVD-MovieAlbumSE with this unit, it is possible to perform playback and editing* of the
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). It is also possible to transfer exported data to DVDfunSTUDIO.
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW(VR)
A
B
C
Playing back and editing* DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format).
A
Playback area
B
Thumbnails
Disc contents are shown.
Editing buttons*
C
* Editing can only be performed on a DVD-RAM.
DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool:
This is used when creating a copy of a VR format disc.
Copy the data to the hard disk of the computer and then write it to another DVD-RAM.
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Before using with a computer
∫ DVDfunSTUDIO
This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc.
Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures edited using
DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 134.
1
2
3
DVD-RW/
DVD-R
DVD-RAM/
DVD-RW(VR)
DVD-Video
A
B
C
1 Export the images from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
A
File Export
2 Create a DVD menu with DVDfunSTUDIO, then write the data to a
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
B
DVD menus created
Arrange the motion pictures exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE in the DVD menu and edit the
menu design.
C
Burning button
The contents start being written to disc.
3 A DVD-Video disc is created.
Playback is possible on a DVD player that supports 8 cm DVD-Video.
∫ Acrobat Reader
To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required.
If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the
CD-ROM. Click the desired language in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to
install.
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Before using with a computer
Operating environment
≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.
≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, 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 computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with
any other USB cables.)
∫ DVD-RAM Driver
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS
∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (1 GHz or higher recommended) or
Intel Celeron 633 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
(Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or higher recommended for Windows XP)
CPU
RAM
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
High Colour (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more (1024k768 pixels or
more recommended)
Display
4 MB video memory or more
Free hard disk
space
200 MB or more
DirectX 8.1, 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b, 9.0c
Necessary software Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
DVD-RAM Driver
DirectSound Support
Sound
Windows compatible sound device
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Before using with a computer
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
computers cannot be used.
≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh.
≥ DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating
system is not guaranteed.
≥ Depending upon the environment of your computer, if it does not support USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed), for
example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly
when you play back recorded images. DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format) can be used if you
insert them in the computer’s internal DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR format) compatible drive.
∫ DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2
OS
CPU
RAM
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)
High Colour (16 bit) or more
Display
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
4 MB video memory or more
200 MB or more
Free hard disk space
≥ When writing to a disc, the same amount of free space as the disc is
necessary.
DirectX 9.0b, 9.0c
≥ If you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are
unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the
maker of your computer.
Necessary software
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
Sound
DirectSound Support
Interface
USB port [USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) recommended]
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Before using with a computer
≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some
computers cannot be used.
≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh.
≥ DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.
≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥ Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC/AT compatible.
≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and
Simplified Chinese.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.
≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.
≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Tablet PC Edition is not
guaranteed.
≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows NT and 64-bit operating system.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment.
≥ If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when
writing data to disc.
≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits colour) or higher.
Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and
select [Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].
∫ Using Built-in SD Drive
Personal computer
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS
CPU
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher
32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
USB 1.1 or later — A type
RAM
Interface
≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.
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Before using with a computer
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. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or
dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1
License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described
on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively
“Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the
Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2
Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not,
to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3
Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purposes.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides.
Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or
damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the
Software.
Article 6
Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a
particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be
uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any
damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7
Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8
Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must
destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s
own expense.
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Installation
Installation
When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with
equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.)
Do not connect the USB cable before installing the DVD-RAM Driver.
If the DVD-RAM Driver is installed after connecting this unit and the computer with the
USB cable, this unit may not be correctly recognized by the computer.
(The DVD-RAM Driver has a driver for USB connection.)
≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running.
≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed.
≥ Install DVD-RAM Driver and then install DVD-MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO.
Installing DVD-RAM Driver
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM
drive icon in [My Computer].
2 Click [DVD-RAM Driver].
≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the
installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
3 Click [Driver and Formatter Setup].
≥ If an [Information] or [Question] message appears, continue to follow the
on-screen messages to install it.
4 Click [Next].
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Installation
5 Read carefully through the End User License
Agreement (l 124), then click [Yes].
≥ You cannot install the application if you click [No].
6 Click [Next].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.
7
When installation is complete, some notes will appear:
Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of
window.
8 Click [Finish].
Windows 2000 only:
The detection of device will start, after which it will take several minutes
for the computer to detect the device. When detecting the device is
complete, a message that prompts you to reboot will appear:
Click [Yes].
The computer must be rebooted for the driver to work.
∫ If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver:
When the [Block] is selected in the [Driver Signing Options] in the [System Properties], the
installation procedure will not complete. Select [Warn] and try again.
To check and change the setting, select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance
and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of the [Hardware] tab.
∫ About the [RAMASST] support tool:
[RAMASST] is a support tool for Windows XP that disables the drive’s CD writing function so that
data can be written from a computer to a DVD-RAM.
When you install the DVD-RAM Driver, [RAMASST] is automatically installed and displayed in
[Startup].
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Installation
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM
drive icon in [My Computer].
2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2].
≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the
installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install
DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are
unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
3 Click [Next].
4 Select [PAL] for the TV system, click [Next].
5 Click [Next].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.
6 Click [Finish].
The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.
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Installation
Installing DVDfunSTUDIO
1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.
The [Setup Menu] screen will appear.
≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM
drive icon in [My Computer].
2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4].
≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the
installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install
DirectX 9.0b. If so, click [Yes], and install it.
If you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with
DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c, the computer may not work properly. If you are
unsure whether or not your computer is compatible, contact the maker of your computer.
3 Click [Next].
4 Select [PAL (Europe)] for the TV system, click [Next].
5 Click [Next].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.
6 Click [Finish].
The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.
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Installation
Reading the operating instructions of the software
applications
For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF instructions.
≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. (l 120)
∫ DVD-RAM Driver
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [DVD-RAM] # [DVD-RAM
Driver] # [Using DVD-RAM disc].
∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #
[DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [Operation Manual].
∫ DVDfunSTUDIO
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] #
[DVDfunSTUDIO] # [Operating instructions].
Software application uninstallation
Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.
1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] #
[Add or Remove Programs (Applications)].
2 Select the software application to be deleted, then
click [Change/Remove] ([Change or Remove] or
[Add/Remove]).
≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions.
≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer.
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Connection and recognition
Connection and recognition
Connection and recognition procedures
After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the computer
and be correctly recognized by the computer.
≥ Connect after installing the driver and software applications.
≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the computer, remove it. (If the [Setup Menu] is running,
wait until it finishes, then remove the CD-ROM.)
≥ If the recognition procedure is not accomplished properly, operation will not be possible after
connecting the unit to the computer.
≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean that you have not conducted the installation or
recognition procedure properly.
≥ Be sure to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this unit,
before using them on the computer. Un-finalized discs will not be recognized by the
computer.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1 Insert a disc or card with recorded images in the unit, turn on the unit
and then select the unit’s operation mode.
When using a disc: Select
.
When using a card: Select
.
2
(Only in card playback mode)
Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP]
# [ USB FUNCTION] # [PC CONNECT] and
press the joystick.
≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
3 Connect this unit and a computer.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit
and computer will not operate properly if the
plugs are not inserted fully.
This unit is automatically recognized by the computer.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied
one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB
cables.)
A
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Connection and recognition
≥ When the unit is connected to a computer, the
operation mode cannot be changed and its
power cannot be turned off.
≥ When a computer is accessing a disc or card in this
unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp
lights. (When a card is being accessed,
appears
In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l 132).
≥ When the unit is connected to a computer in disc
playback mode, no image will appear on the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
≥ When this unit is connected to a computer, you
cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to remove
a disc. Use Windows Explorer to right-click the drive
icon for this unit and select [Eject].
on the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the USB
cable or AC adaptor while the disc or card is being
accessed as it may damage the data.
≥ The disc and card cannot be accessed
simultaneously.
≥ It may be necessary to reboot the computer after
connecting this unit to it for the first time.
About the computer display
When the unit is connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external drive.
≥ Depending on the operating environment of the computer, the shape of the drive icon and the
drive name (Example: E:) will differ.
∫ In disc playback mode (When accessing the disc)
Windows XP:
Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer].
Windows 2000:
[Removable Disk] and optical disc drive are displayed in [My Computer].
≥ When a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) is inserted in this unit, it can be
accessed from the removable disk drive.
≥ When a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from
the optical disc drive.
Example folder structure of a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW (VR format):
Example folder structure of a DVD-RW
(Video format) or DVD-R:
DVD_CAMERA*
DVD_CAMERA*
VIDEO_TS
DVD_RTAV
≥ DVD-Video format motion pictures are stored
≥ DVD video recording format motion pictures
in the [VIDEO_TS] folder.
are stored in the [DVD_RTAV] folder.
* Depending on the maker of the disc and the device used to format it, the name displayed will
differ.
Do not copy, move or change the name of the folders and files recorded on this unit by Windows
Explorer etc.
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Connection and recognition
∫ In card playback mode (When accessing the card)
[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer].
Example folder structure of an SD card:
Removable Disk
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures.
≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in the [MISC] folder.
≥ Do not use the computer to delete the SD card’s
folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be possible for
this unit to read the SD card.
≥ When data not supported by this unit has been
recorded on a computer, it will not be recognized by
this unit.
≥ Always use this unit to format SD cards.
To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Double click the
icon in task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialogue appears.
≥ Depending on your computer’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
3 Verify [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1931 USB Device] or [MATSHITA
DVD Cam USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while the access
lamp is on or while
appears on the LCD monitor,
it may damage the data.
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Connection and recognition
Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer
To verify the unit is correctly recognized by the computer, select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to
the computer via the USB cable and then follow the steps below.
≥ With some computers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed
if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established. Consult the
manufacturer or follow the steps in your computer’s operating instructions to establish a mode in
which all the functions can be used, then proceed with operation.
1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] #
([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System].
2 Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager].
3 Verify the following items are displayed.
∫ If the driver has been recognized properly
When using a disc:
Windows XP:
≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1931 USB Device] is displayed at [DVD/CD-
ROM drives].
≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
Windows 2000 Professional:
≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1931 USB Device] is displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM drives].
≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1931 USB Device] is displayed at [Disc drives].
≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
When using a card:
[USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at [Universal Serial Bus controllers].
∫ If the driver has not been recognized properly
[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices], etc.
(Where the display will appear depends on the type of computer you are using.)
You can use the following method to enable it to be recognized.
Method 1: Turn off the unit and your computer once and try again.
Method 2: Eject the disc or SD card from the unit and try again.
Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your computer.
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Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer
Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer
Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW (VR format)
Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD-Video disc (DVD-RW/
DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit.
≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
≥ When using DVD-MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO, log on to your computer as Administrator
with a login name equally authorized. If you log on with a login name other than Administrator,
you cannot use the applications.
≥ The End User License Agreement is displayed when the software is first started so read carefully
through its terms and conditions, then click [I agree.].
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1 Insert a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with recorded images in the
unit, turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select
.
2 Connect this unit and a computer.
A
USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit
and computer will not operate properly if the
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied
one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB
cables.)
A
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Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer
3
(On the computer)
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] #
[Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] #
[DVD-MovieAlbumSE].
DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts and the images recorded on the disc are displayed.
When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, the [Mount Information] dialogue box may appear or the
recorded images may not be shown. If this occurs, try the following procedure. If there are
multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may be selected.
1) Click [Preference] on the dialogue box or
([Preference]) button at top right of
DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, and then click the [Device setting] tab.
2) Choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the [Drive Select] column, and then click [OK].
4
(When using a DVD-RAM only)
Edit the images on the disc as required.
5 Click
([Additional]) and select [File Export] #
[Export all titles] or [Export a title].
6 Set the export settings in the [Export all titles] ([Export a
title]) screen and click [Start].
≥ It is recommended that you do not change the settings displayed on the screen.
7 When export is complete, a message will appear.
Check the small box for [Eject the disc being used.],
and then click [Yes].
DVD-MovieAlbumSE automatically closes and DVDfunSTUDIO
automatically starts.
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Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer
8 Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit.
9 When the [CollectTool] screen appears, click [OK].
The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO
editing screen.
10 Edit the DVD menu as required.
≥ Set the disc size to [8 cm DVD].
11 Click [Burning].
Writing to the disc starts.
When writing is complete, the disc is ejected automatically.
≥ The DISC EJECT lever on this unit does not work
when the unit is connected to a computer. Use the
software’s eject button to eject the disc. (When not
using the software, use Windows Explorer to right-
click the drive icon for this unit and select [Eject].)
≥ Title names set using DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot
be displayed on this unit. Also, the names of
playlists created on this unit cannot be displayed on
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
≥ If you export an image recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio
with DVD-MovieAlbumSE, it is saved as a 4:3
aspect image that has been squeezed horizontally.
If you then use the exported image with
DVDfunSTUDIO, it is displayed as a 16:9 aspect
image.
≥ The DVD menu created with DVDfunSTUDIO does
not appear on this unit. Play back the disc on a DVD
player.
≥ You cannot add data to a disc written to with
DVDfunSTUDIO as the disc is finalized after writing.
Take care that the temperature of the unit, when connected to a computer, does not rise
excessively (reference for usage: approx. 30 minutes at about 30 °C).
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Others
Menus
Menus
Menu list
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording menus
menus
∫ [
BASIC]
∫ [
BASIC]
[
[
[
[
SCENE MODE] (l 75)
PICTURE SIZE] (l 58)
PICT. QUALITY] (l 59)
CLOCK SET] (l 46)
[
[
[
[
[
SCENE MODE] (l 75)
WIND CUT] (l 70)
REC MODE] (l 54)
REC ASPECT] (l 71)
CLOCK SET] (l 46)
∫ [
ADVANCED]
[ ß FLASH]* (l 73)
RED EYE]* (l 74)
[ßw FLASH LEVEL]* (l 74)
∫ [
ADVANCED]
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
D.ZOOM] (l 61)
[
[
[
O.I.S.]* (l 72)
REC LAMP] (l 139)
SHTR EFFECT] (l 59)
O.I.S.] (VDR-D300) (l 72)
SIS] (VDR-D250) (l 72)
FADE COLOUR] (l 65)
REC LAMP] (l 139)
ZOOM MIC] (l 61)
∫ [
SETUP]
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
DISPLAY] (l 139)
∫ [
SETUP]
DATE/TIME] (l 47)
DATE FORMAT] (l 47)
POWER SAVE] (l 139)
BEEP SOUND] (l 139)
LCD AI] (l 49)
LCD SET] (l 48)
EVF SET] (l 48)
INITIAL SET] (l 139)
JOYSTICK LED] (l 140)
DEMO MODE] (l 140)
[
[
[
[
DISPLAY] (l 139)
DATE/TIME] (l 47)
DATE FORMAT] (l 47)
POWER SAVE] (l 139)
AGS]* (l 51)
BEEP SOUND] (l 139)
LCD AI] (l 49)
LCD SET] (l 48)
AGS
[
EVF
[
[
[
[
DEMO
[
EVF SET] (l 48)
EVF
[
[
[
INITIAL SET] (l 139)
JOYSTICK LED] (l 140)
DEMO MODE] (l 140)
∫ [
LANGUAGE] (l 42)
DEMO
* VDR-D300 only
∫ [
LANGUAGE] (l 42)
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Menus
Motion picture playback menus
Still picture playback menus
∫ [
DELETE]
∫ [
DELETE]
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]
or [BY DATE])
[
[
SELECT] (l 101)
ALL] (l 101)
[
[
SELECT] (l 88)
ALL] (l 88)
∫ [
PLAY SETUP]
[
[
[
PLAY MODE] (l 86)
LOCK] (l 102)
DPOF SET] (l 103)
∫ [
PLAY SETUP]
[
[
PLAY MODE] (l 84, 92, 93)
RESUME PLAY] (l 84)
∫ [
SETUP]
∫ [
EDIT SCENE]
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
DISPLAY] (l 139)
DATE/TIME] (l 47)
DATE FORMAT] (l 47)
FORMAT CARD] (l 105)
POWER SAVE] (l 139)
BEEP SOUND] (l 139)
LCD AI] (l 49)
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]
or [BY DATE])
[
[
DIVIDE] (l 89)
COMBINE] (l 90)
∫ [
EDIT]
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to
[PLAYLIST])
LCD SET] (l 48)
EVF SET] (l 48)
[
EVF
[
[
[
TV ASPECT] (l 111)
JOYSTICK LED] (l 140)
USB FUNCTION] (l 115, 130)
[
[
[
[
[
ADD] (l 94)
MOVE] (l 95)
DIVIDE] (l 96)
COMBINE] (l 97)
DELETE] (l 98)
∫ [
LANGUAGE] (l 42)
∫ [
SETUP]
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
FORMAT DISC] (l 104)
FINALIZE] (l 106)
UN-FINALIZE] (l 107)
DISC PROTECT] (l 108)
INFORMATION] (l 109)
DISPLAY] (l 139)
DATE] (l 82)
DATE FORMAT] (l 47)
POWER SAVE] (l 139)
BEEP SOUND] (l 139)
LCD AI] (l 49)
LCD SET] (l 48)
[
EVF SET] (l 48)
EVF
[
[
TV ASPECT] (l 111)
JOYSTICK LED] (l 140)
∫ [
LANGUAGE] (l 42)
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Menus
Other menus
∫ [
REC LAMP]
∫ [
BEEP SOUND]
≥ OFF
≥ ON
≥ OFF
≥ ON
The recording lamp lights during recording and
flashes when the unit receives a signal from the
remote control. When this is set to [OFF], it
does not light during recording.
This allows operations such as starting and
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an
operation such as recording is started or
ended.
∫ [
DISPLAY]
≥ OFF
≥ ON
1 Beep
The screen indications are selected as shown
in the illustration below.
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the computer or
the printer, etc.
OFF
;
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not
starting. Check the sentence displayed on the
screen. (l 144)
ON
SP
0h00m
0h00m00s
;
R
∫ [
INITIAL SET]
≥ YES
≥ NO
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
depending on a combination of functions, set to
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to
the initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial
shipping condition.)
∫ [
≥ OFF
[OFF]:
POWER SAVE]
≥ 5 MINUTES
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any
operation, this unit automatically turns off to
prevent the battery from running down. When
you use this unit, turn it on again.
≥ In the following cases, the unit may not turn
off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting the unit to a computer or
printer via the USB cable
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Menus
∫ [
JOYSTICK LED]
≥ OFF
≥ ON
If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick
lights up in blue during operation.
DEMO
∫ [
DEMO MODE]
≥ OFF
≥ ON
This item is used to start the unit
demonstration.
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode
dial is at the
or
position)
If you set this to [ON] without inserting a disc or
an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the
demonstration mode for introducing its
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,
the demonstration mode is cancelled. If no
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes,
the demonstration mode automatically starts.
To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a
disc or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For
normal use, set this function to [OFF].
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Indications
Indications
Indications
∫ Recording indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording
2
SP
0h00m00s
10×
;
;
MEGA
R
0h00m
10×
R 100
MNL
MNL
AWB
AWB
1
/
100
1
/100
OPEN
3dB
OPEN
3dB
15:30
15:30
15.12.2006
15.12.2006
Remaining battery power
1/100
Shutter speed
F number
R 0h00m
0h00m00s
Remaining time for recording
Elapsed recording time
OPEN, F2.0
0dB
Gain value
15:30
15.12.2006
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
Date/time indication
¥/; (Red)
; (Green)
16:9
Recording/writing to a disc
Recording pause
Wide mode
,
Fade (White), Fade (Black)
Colour night view function
0 Lux colour night view
function
Auto mode
AUTO
Zoom microphone
ZOOM
Manual mode
MNL
Wind noise reduction
MF
Manual focus
Motion picture recording
mode
Zoom magnification
indication
,
,
XP
SP
LP
2t
ª
Back light mode
Image stabilizer
Power LCD
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Indications
5
Sports mode
Portrait mode
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
VDR-D300
2048k1512
1920k1080
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
3.1M
2
VDR-D250
1760k1320
1760k992
VDR-D300/VDR-D250
1280k960
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
AWB
2.3M
1.7
1
M
0.3M
640k480
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-RW (unformatted)
DVD-R
(White) Card can be recorded to
(Green) Recognizing the card
(Red)
Recording/accessing the card
,
Still picture quality
Remaining number of still
pictures
R 100
ß/ßi/ßj/
ßA/ßAi/
ßAj/
Flash (VDR-D300 only)
Red eye reduction
(VDR-D300 only)
± (White)
¥ (Green)
Shutter chance mark
Ø
Self-Timer recording
MEGA
MEGA OIS (VDR-D300 only)
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Indications
∫ Playback indications
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback
1
Playback
Number of recording pixels for
still pictures
VDR-D300
2048k1512
1920k1080
VDR-D250
;
Pause
5/6
7/8
Cue/Review playback
Last/first scene paused
3.1M
2
9/: Skip playback
2.3M
1760k1320
1760k992
D/E
Slow motion playback
1.7
VDR-D300/VDR-D250
1280k960
640k480
;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback
0h00m00s Motion picture playback time
1
M
0.3M
Play mode
The picture size is not displayed for still
pictures recorded with other products that
have different picture sizes from the sizes
shown above.
All scenes on the disc displayed
Scenes recorded on the
selected date displayed
Scenes in the selected playlist
displayed
∫ Confirmatory indications
No.10
R
Scene number
–– (Time
display)
Volume adjustment
Resume playback
The built-in battery is low. (l 47)
The warning/alarm indication
appears when LCD monitor is
rotated towards the lens side.
Contents that have been
protected on another device.
Slide show playback
°
Return the direction of the LCD
monitor to normal position and
check the warning/alarm
indication.
Still picture folder/file number
display
100-0001
When a printer compatible with
PictBridge is connected
No disc is inserted.
Unusable disc
Accessing the card (When
connected to a computer)
No SD card is inserted/unusable
card.
DPOF already set
(to more than 1)
1
Locked still pictures
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Indications
Messages
CANNOT RECORD.
NO DATA.
Data writing to the disc or card has failed.
There are no images recorded on the disc or card.
You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.).
INCOMPATIBLE DISC.
PLEASE CHECK THE
DISC.
You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc
recorded in NTSC video format etc.).
You inserted a disc that does not meet the DVD standard for
quality and performance so you may not be able to record
normally. Refer to the following support site for information
about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by
Panasonic.
FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE
PANASONIC DISC IS
RECOMMENDED.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
(This website is in English only.)
CANNOT RECORD IN AGS
MODE.
The AGS function is activated. (l 51)
A finalized DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R has been
inserted. After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot
record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be
used for recording. (l 107)
CANNOT RECORD.
(THIS DISC IS FINALIZED)
CANNOT RECORD. DISC
IS FULL.
The disc is full or the number of scenes has reached the
maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete
unnecessary scenes (l 87) or insert a new disc.
CANNOT RECORD. THE
NUMBER OF SCENES HAS
EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM
LIMIT.
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH. PLEASE TURN
UNIT OFF AND WAIT A
WHILE.
The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated.
Turn off the power, wait until the unit cools and then turn on the
power again.
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Indications
DVD-R cannot be un-finalized.
CANNOT UN-FINALIZE
THIS DISC.
DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR
format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same
way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization.
This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the
unit.
CHECK CARD.
CARD LOCKED.
CARD FULL.
The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to
LOCK. (l 23)
The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete
unnecessary files (l 100) or insert a new SD card.
An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET
button to restart the unit. (l 154)
PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.
CHANGE TO MANUAL
MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used
simultaneously.
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW
MODE
TURN OFF POWER LCD.
With DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R, if the number of
dates displayed becomes 99 when [PLAY MODE] is set to
[BY DATE], you cannot switch the wide setting.
CANNOT SET.
CHANGE MODE TO USE
USB.
The USB cable is connected in the recording mode.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
You are attempting to turn the mode dial with the USB cable
connected to the unit.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is
connected to the computer.
The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the
computer or printer. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB
cable or check the [USB FUNCTION] setting on this unit.
DISCONNECT USB
CABLE.
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Indications
About recovery
It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is
turned off for some reason during recording or editing.
If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may
appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)
DISC ERROR HAS OCCURRED. REPAIR DISC NOW?
≥ When you repair the disc, use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not
be possible to completely repair the data.
≥ If the disc is removed without it being repaired, you
will no longer be able to playback the scenes
recorded before the power went off.
≥ Do not repair a disc that has been recorded on
another device. This may cause the loss of data or
the disc.
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
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.
Conditions which
disable the functions
Conditions which
disable the functions
Functions
Functions
Digital zoom
Fade
Flash
(VDR-D300
only)
≥ In card recording mode
≥ In disc recording mode
≥ While recording to a
disc (Cannot set or
cancel)
Zoom
microphone
Colour night
view
≥ An external microphone
is used
≥ In card recording mode
Wind noise
reduction
≥ When the colour night
view function is used
Backlight
≥ When setting the
compensation
(Cannot set or cancel)
≥ When the iris/gain is set
AUTO/MANUAL/
Scene mode
FOCUS switch to AUTO
≥ When the colour night
view function is used
Soft skin
mode (Set and
cancel)
≥ When digital zoom
(10k or higher) is used
≥ When the colour night
view function is used
Change of
white balance
≥ While recording to a
disc
Tele macro
(Set and
cancel)
≥ When the colour night
view function is used
≥ When the scene mode
is used
Adjusting the
shutter speed,
iris/gain
Help mode
≥ When the colour night
view function is used
(VDR-D250 only)
≥ In card recording mode
(VDR-D250 only)
Image
stabilizer
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What kind of discs can be
used?
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm
bare discs. (l 20)
Can discs with a cartridge
be used?
They can be used if the cartridge is removed.
They can be used.
Can double sided discs 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.
Can I record continuously
from one side of the disc to
the other on a double sided
disc?
You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to
the other. The recording time indicated on the disc package is
the total time for both sides. You will need to eject the disc and
turn it over to record on both sides.
Can DVD-R only be recorded Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full.
to once only?
However the data recorded on the DVD-R cannot be erased.
By finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R in this unit,
it can be played back on a DVD player.
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) can be played back on a
DVD recorder, DVD player etc. that supports DVD-RAM or
DVD-RW (VR format). Refer to the operating instructions of
the DVD recorder or DVD player.
Is playback possible on a
DVD player?
≥ DVD-RW (VR format) may have to be finalized. In this case,
finalize the disc on this unit.
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Frequently asked questions
Can software other than that For information about software from other companies, contact
supplied be used?
the makers of the software.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format):
Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer,
be sure to finalize it on this unit.
DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:
Is playback possible on a
computer?
Finalize the disc on this unit and then play it back
with commercially available DVD-Video playback
software.
SD card: Use picture viewer software.
DVD-RAM: Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:
Editing is not possible on a computer.
Is editing possible on a
computer?
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format):
Use DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool or the File Export
function in DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
Is it possible to copy data to
a computer?
≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer,
be sure to finalize it on this unit.
DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:
Copying data to a computer is not possible.
SD card: Copy with Windows Explorer.
If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may be
selected. Click the [Preference] button at top right of
DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to
choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the [Drive Select]
column, and then click [OK].
What should I do when the
disc contents cannot be
displayed with
DVD-MovieAlbumSE?
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Unit operations
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 25)
≥ 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.
This unit cannot be
turned on.
≥ Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended?
≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the
power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery
charge. To resume recording, turn the power back on.
The power will not turn off automatically when the power
save function (l 139) is set to [OFF].
This unit is turned off
automatically.
≥ Is the battery low?
This unit does not stay
on long enough.
# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the
message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run
down. Charge the battery. (l 25)
≥ Is the battery fully charged?
# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 25)
≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold
places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.
≥ Has the battery worn out?
Battery runs down
quickly.
# The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too
short even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has
worn out and can no longer be used.
≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD
monitor or extend the viewfinder.
This unit cannot be
operated though
powered up.
≥ Press the RESET button. (l 154) If normal conditions are
not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait
about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power
again. (Conducting the above operation when the access
lamp is on may destroy the data on the disc or card.)
This unit does not
operate normally.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ Has the demonstration started?
# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or a
card in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit
is automatically set to the demonstration mode for
introducing its functions. Normally this should be set to
[OFF]. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
The screen has changed
suddenly.
The remote control does
not function.
≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?
# Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 17)
≥ 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 when the unit is
connected to the computer. (l 155)
The DISC EJECT lever
does not work.
≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc?
# If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off.
(l 24)
The disc cannot be read.
A function indication
such as remaining time
indication or elapsed
time indication is not
shown.
≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other
than warnings and date indications disappear.
≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-
protected?
# Release the protection. (l 108) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-
RW (VR format) was protected on another device, release
the protection on the same device.
≥ Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized?
# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot
record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be
used for recording. (l 107)
Recording does not start
although power is
supplied to this unit and
the disc or card is
≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?
# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set
to LOCK. (l 23)
≥ Is the memory of the disc or card full?
# If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 87, 100)
or use a new disc or card.
correctly inserted.
≥ Is the unit set to the disc recording mode or card recording
mode?
# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at
or
.
≥ Is the disc cover open?
# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close
the disc cover.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?
# Clean the disc. (l 24)
Recording starts but
stops immediately.
≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.
To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a
while.
The playback picture
breaks up for a moment.
≥ Is the AGS function activated?
# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to
[OFF]. (l 51)
The unit arbitrarily stops
recording.
≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects
with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [
# If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with
[PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into
a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at
] instead. (l 59)
]?
Recorded still pictures
are not clear.
[
≥ Is manual focus mode selected?
# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into
focus in auto focus mode?
Auto focus function does
not work.
# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 162) If
so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 77)
≥ Is the night view function set?
# When the night view function is working, focusing shifts into
the manual mode.
Sound is not played back
from the built-in speaker
of this unit.
≥ Is the volume too low?
# During playback, move the volume lever to display the
volume indication and adjust it. (l 83)
≥ Have you selected video input on the TV?
Although this unit is
correctly connected to a
TV, playback images
cannot be seen.
# Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select
the channel that matches the input used for the connection.
≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?
# Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] #
[TV ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick.
The playback images are
squeezed horizontally.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-
protected?
# Release the protection. (l 108)
If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on
another device, release the protection on the same device.
≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been
divided.
# Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. (l 90)
Scenes cannot be deleted ≥ Scenes displayed as thumbnails in shades of blue and
or edited.
white may not be deleted. If the scenes are unnecessary,
format the disc or card to erase the data. (l 104, 105)
Please be aware that if a disc or card is formatted then all
the data recorded on the disc or card will be erased.
≥ Is the file on the SD card locked?
# Locked files cannot be deleted. Release the lock setting.
(l 102)
≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then
deletion is disabled. (l 23)
≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by
static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a
computer or other products as well.
The images on the SD
card do not look normal.
Even if a disc or a card is
formatted, it cannot be
used.
≥ Either this unit or the disc or card may be damaged. Please
consult a dealer. Use an SD Memory Card from 8 MB to
2 GB with this unit.
≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?
# No operation can be performed on this unit when it is
connected to a computer.
The indication
disappears.
≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be
turned off, press the RESET button, or remove the battery
or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the
power again. If normal operation is still not restored,
detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who
you purchased this unit from.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be
performed.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the
RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt A.
This will restart the unit.
“PUSH THE RESET
SWITCH.” is displayed.
A
≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this
unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
≥ Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may
still appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach
the power connected, and consult the dealer who you
purchased this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the
appliance by yourself.
With a computer
Problem
Check points
≥ Have you set this unit to the correct mode?
# The unit is not recognized if it is set to a recording mode. Set
it to a playback mode. If it is set to card playback mode,
disconnect the USB cable, set [USB FUNCTION] to
[PC CONNECT] and then reconnect the USB cable.
≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥ Check the operating environment. (l 121)
≥ Turn on the power to this unit.
Even if connected by the
USB cable, this unit is not
recognized by the
computer.
≥ You inserted an incompatible disc.
# A disc other than a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) is
loaded in the drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot be used for
media other than DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format).
≥ If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may
be selected.
# Click the [Preference] button in the dialogue box, click the
[Device setting] tab to choose the drive where the disc is
loaded in the [Drive Select] column, and then click [OK].
≥ If an error message appears even after a compatible disc is
inserted, packet writing software may be installed in your
computer. Uninstall the packet writing software.
When
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is
started, the [Mount
Information] dialogue
box appears.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check points
≥ If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may
be selected.
# Click the [Preference] button at top right of
DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to
choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the
[Drive Select] column, and then click [OK].
An image that should
have been recorded does
not appear when
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is
started.
≥ DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data
read of DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R.
# Use optional-user provided DVD-Video playback software to
play back DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on the
computer.
DVD-RW (Video format)
or DVD-R cannot be
played back on
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is
connected to the computer.
The DISC EJECT lever
does not work when the
unit is connected to the
computer.
# Use Windows Explorer to right-click the drive icon and
execute [Eject]. Or use the software’s eject button to eject
the disc.
≥ After files are exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE, a
confirmation message is displayed about ejecting the disc.
Select [Eject the disc being used.].
≥ (Windows XP only) Deleting the unit name from the Device
Manager and then connecting the unit and the computer
again can improve this. Follow the steps below. Before
proceeding, be sure to remove the disc from the unit.
1) Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] #
([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System].
Cannot write to DVD-
RAM.
2) Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager].
3) Right click [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1931 USB Device]
displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM drives] and then select
[Uninstall].
Cannot format a disc with
the DVD-RAM Driver.
4) When erasing is complete, reboot the computer. The
computer will automatically recognize the unit again.
When the USB cable is
disconnected, an error
message will appear on
the computer.
≥ To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Cautions for use
Cautions for use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the
unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),
immediately stop operating the unit and consult
the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on
132600.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the unit.
≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its
body may be marred and the surface finish
may peel off.
≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long time.
About this unit
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty
place such as a beach, do not let sand or
fine dust get into the body and terminals of
the unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥ Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care
should be taken when inserting and removing
a disc or a card.)
≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the unit away from magnetized
products/mobile phones, microwave ovens,
TVs and video game products.
≥ If you use the unit on or near a TV, the
images or sound may be disturbed due to
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥ Do not use near cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the
picture and sound.
≥ Recordings may be damaged, or images may
be distorted, by the strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥ Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
digital circuits including microprocessors may
adversely affect the unit, causing the
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥ If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off
the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe
the unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or
bump it.
≥ A strong impact can break the unit’s casing,
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the unit.
≥ Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥ The camera body may be discoloured and
the surface finish may peel off.
≥ Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with
water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards,
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥ If the unit is affected by such products and
does not function properly, turn off the unit
and detach the battery or AC adaptor. Then
connect the battery or AC adaptor again.
Do not use the unit near radio transmitters
or high-voltage cables.
≥ If you record pictures near radio transmitters
or high-voltage cables, recorded images or
sounds may be adversely affected.
≥ When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow
the instructions that came with the cloth.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and
cables. If you use optional accessories, use
the cords and the cables supplied with
them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
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Cautions for use
Do not touch the laser pickup lens.
≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it
may cause malfunctions.
≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature,
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥ To store the battery for a long period of time,
we recommend you charge it once every
year and store it again after you have
completely used up the charged capacity.
≥ Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Do not use a commercial available 8 cm CD
lens cleaner.
≥ Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this
unit to malfunction.
Do not use the unit for surveillance
purposes or other business uses.
≥ If you use the unit for a long time, heat will
build up inside it and this may cause a
malfunction.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times
the period during you want to record pictures
in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the
period during which you can record pictures
is shortened.
≥ When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the
batteries at your destination.
≥ This unit is not intended for business use.
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.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are damaged.
About the battery
≥ Attaching a battery with damaged terminals
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
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. In cold
areas, the full charge indication may not appear
or the low battery indication may appear about
5 minutes after starting use. At high
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥ Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
≥ If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
temperatures, the protection function may be
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥ If the battery is left attached, a minute
amount of current continues to flow even if
the unit’s power is off. Keeping the unit in this
state may result in over discharge of the
battery. This may result in you not being able
to use the battery even after it is charged.
≥ The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag
so metal does not come into contact with the
terminals.
≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place
free from humidity, with as constant
temperature as possible. (Recommended
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C, Recommended
humidity: 40% to 60%)
≥ Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the
battery.
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Cautions for use
About the AC adaptor
About the disc
≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more
time than normal.
≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or
if it is warped, the following phenomena
may occur:
– Block noise in playback image
– Momentary stop of playback image
– Sound interrupted during playback, or
abnormal sound
≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the CHARGE lamp
may continue flashing, and the battery may
not be charged. Wait until the appropriate
temperature is restored before charging the
battery again. If the battery still fails to
charge, something may be wrong with the
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m or more away from the radio.
≥ When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥ After use, be sure to disconnect the AC
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
– Thumbnail display with shades of blue and
white
– Disc cannot correctly be recognized
– Delay between video and audio
≥ When recording images, this unit may avoid
the portions of disc where recording is not
possible, due to dust, scratches, etc. (It will
pause at such a portion and automatically
restart recording.)
When the access lamp is illuminated
(during access to the disc), do not open the
disc cover, turn off the power, or cause any
vibrations or impacts.
≥ Always keep the electrodes of the AC
adaptor and battery clean.
Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy
for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.
DVD-R
≥ For optimum recording on DVD-R disc, this
unit writes control data to the disc in order to
automatically make adjustments when it is
inserted and ejected accompanying
recording. If the disc has no area for control
data to be written, recording may not be
possible. To prevent this, do not insert a
DVD-R which has been recorded on more
than 50 times.
≥ Do not insert a DVD-R recorded on this unit
that has not been finalized into a recordable
device, such as a DVD recorder. The
recorded data may be damaged.
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Cautions for use
LCD monitor/viewfinder
About the SD card
≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label
of an SD card is the total of the capacity for
copyright protection and management and
the capacity which can be used on the unit, a
computer etc.
≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with
a dry soft cloth.
≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is
normal.
≥ When the unit has become very cold, for
example due to storage in a cold area, its
LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual
immediately after the power is turned on. The
normal brightness will be restored when the
unit’s internal temperature rises.
When inserting or removing the SD card,
always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while
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.
or
is being displayed/the access
lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card,
operate the mode dial, turn off the power or
shake or impact the unit.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder 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.
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Cautions for use
About condensation
When condensation forms on the unit, the lens
will cloud up and the unit may not work
properly. Make every effort to ensure that
condensation does not form. If it does form,
take the actions described below.
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient
temperature or humidity is changed as
follows.
≥ When this unit is brought inside from the cold
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥ When this unit is moved from an
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥ When a cold room has been warmed up
quickly.
≥ When cool wind from an air conditioner is
directly blown onto this unit.
≥ After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥ When this unit is in a very humid place where
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated
swimming pool)
When this unit is taken to a location with a
significant temperature difference such as
from a cold place to a hot place.
If, for example, you have used this unit for
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic
bag, remove as much of the air from inside the
bag as possible, then seal the bag. Leave the
unit for about an hour in the room so the
temperature of the unit is close to the ambient
temperature of the room, then use it.
What to do with the lens is fogged
up.
Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave
the unit for about 1 hour. When the unit
becomes close to the ambient temperature, the
fog disappears naturally.
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Explanation of terms
Explanation of terms
Outside of the effective range of automatic
white balance adjustment, the image will
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes 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.
become reddish or bluish. Even within the
effective range of automatic white balance
adjustment, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly if there is
more than one light source. For light outside
the functional automatic white balance
adjustment range, use the manual white
balance adjustment mode.
This is called automatic white balance
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white colour
information under several light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under other light sources.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become
bluish or reddish under the influence of certain
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white
colour under different light sources. By
recognizing which is the white colour under
sunlight and which is the white colour under a
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the
balance among the other colours.
2)
10 000K
9
8
000K
000K
3)
7
6
000K
000K
4)
5)
5
4
000K
000K
6)
1)
7)
Since the white colour is the reference for all
the colours (that make up light), the unit can
record pictures in a natural hue if it can
recognize the reference colour white.
3
000K
8)
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
The illustration above shows the range over
which the auto white balance functions.
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
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Explanation of terms
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought
into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to
be recorded. The focus may become blurry
when recording subjects at the seashore, in
night views or in scenes involving fireworks or
special lights.
Auto focus has the following
characteristics.
≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject
are seen more clearly.
≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher
contrast into focus.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the
light information that comes through the lens
decreases considerably.
≥ Focuses on the screen centre only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does
not work correctly in the following situations.
Record pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event
with fast moving subjects, the focus may lose
its sharpness.
Recording distant and close-up objects at
the same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the
centre of the screen, it is difficult to bring the
background into focus when close-up objects
are placed in focus. When recording people
with distant mountains in the background, you
cannot focus on both the subject which is
close-up and the objects which are in the
distance.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This
means that a subject with little contrast, such
as a white wall, may become blurry because
the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical
lines of an image.
Recording a subject behind 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.
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Specifications
Specifications
DVD Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 7.9 V/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Recording (When using a DVD-RAM disc and the recording
mode is [SP].)
VDR-D300
Approx. 4.6 W (When using viewfinder)
Approx. 4.9 W (When using LCD monitor)
VDR-D250
Approx. 4.4 W (When using viewfinder)
Approx. 4.7 W (When using LCD monitor)
Signal system
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal
DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)
Recording format
1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 800 Kk3
Effective pixels:
VDR-D300
Image sensor
Moving picture: 630 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
VDR-D250
Moving picture: 400 Kk3 (4:3), 380 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 530 Kk3 (4:3), 400 Kk3 (16:9)
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
Lens
VDR-D300 3.0 mm to 30.0 mm
VDR-D250 2.45 mm to 24.5 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter
Zoom
37 mm
10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom
2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
Colour electric viewfinder (approx. 123 K pixels)
Stereo (with a zoom function)
Monitor
Viewfinder
Microphone
Speaker
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
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Specifications
Standard illumination 1,400 lx
Minimum required
12 lx (1 lx with the colour night view function)
illumination
Video output level
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™
C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™
S Video output level
Audio output level
(Line)
316 mV, 600 ™
Mic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
Mic input
Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed)
PictBridge-compliant
USB
Motion picture transfer
Flash (VDR-D300
only)
GN 4.8
VDR-D300
Dimensions
(excluding projecting
parts)
Approx. 63 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 138 mm (D)
VDR-D250
Approx. 63 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 136 mm (D)
Mass
VDR-D300
(without supplied
Approx. 585 g
battery, lens cap and a VDR-D250
disc)
Approx. 555 g
Operating
0 °C to 40 °C
temperature
(0 °C to 30 °C when connected to the computer)
Operating humidity
10% to 80%
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Specifications
Motion pictures
8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
Recording media
Compression
8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
MPEG2
XP: 9 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
Recording mode and SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
transfer rate
(Approx. 37 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 75 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
Audio compression
Dolby Digital (Dolby AC3), 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Still pictures
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/
1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))
Recording media
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard), DPOF corresponding
Compression
Picture size
VDR-D300
2048k1512, 1920k1080 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480
VDR-D250
1760k1320, 1760k992 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 19 W
DC output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions
Mass
Approx. 61 mm (W) k 32 mm (H) k 91 mm (D)
Approx. 110 g
Mass and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
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Specifications
Number of recordable pictures on an SD card
VDR-D300
Picture size
(1920k1080)
2
3.1M
(2048k1512)
Picture quality
8 MB
3
8
5
13
4
10
24
51
98
7
17
16 MB
32 MB
18
29
39
64 MB
39
61
81
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
75
120
250
490
990
2010
155
330
650
1290
2630
160
320
630
210
410
820
2 GB
1290
1680
VDR-D250
Picture size
Picture quality
8 MB
(1760k992)
2.3M
(1760k1320)
1.7
4
10
7
18
7
11
28
16 MB
18
32 MB
24
40
40
83
61
64 MB
51
83
125
240
510
1010
2010
4100
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
99
160
330
660
1330
2700
160
330
660
210
410
820
1680
1330
2700
2 GB
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Specifications
VDR-D300 and VDR-D250
Picture size
Picture quality
8 MB
(1280k960)
(640k480)
0.3M
1
M
8
21
47
97
14
34
45
95
200
16 MB
100
220
32 MB
75
440
64 MB
155
300
620
1230
2470
5030
440
880
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
185
880
1760
3520
7040
14080
28160
390
780
1760
3520
7040
14080
1550
3160
2 GB
≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [
the subject being recorded.
] and [
] are used together and on
≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
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Backcover
A
LSQT1025 A
F0206Nt0 ( 2300 A )
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
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