Panasonic VDR-D150GN operating instructions Changing the recording mode of the motion picture

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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

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.

	Recording mode	Recordable time
	Recording mode	(on single side)
		(on single side)

XP	(High quality)	Approx. 18 min

SP	(Normal)	Approx. 37 min

LP	(Long play)	Approx. 75 min

Image quality prioritized

Recording time prioritized

Recording

≥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 [ REC MODE] was set to [ LP ] during recording.)

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Contents Model No.VDR-D150GN Before use, please read these instructions completelyIf you see this symbol Use only the recommended accessoriesIEC Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents With other products EditingOthers Before using Easy playback! l FeaturesEasy recording! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l Editing scenes! l 64Accessories Using Optional accessoriesBattery pack AV/S cable AC adaptor DC cable AC cableUsing Parts identification and handlingBefore using Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your handAdjust the belt length and the pad position Flip the belt Adjust the length Fix the beltTripod receptacle Before using Fitting the lens capUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder36, Adjusting viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until it clicksDiscs that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-RAM DVD-RW About format types Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MOWhen using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording formatCards that you can use with this unit How to hold a disc or card Handling precautionsDisc and card handling Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surfaceCharging the battery Power supplyCharging lamp Lights up Charging ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Battery model Voltage Recording Maximum IntermittentCharging time and recordable time Charging timeConnecting to the AC outlet Status indicator B goes off Turning the unit on/offInserting/removing a disc Slide the Disc Eject lever once and release itInserting disc Removing discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Card access lamp Inserting/removing an SD cardSecurely close the card slot cover Concerning the SD cardSelecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode lHow to use the joystick Basic operationsJoystick and screen display Select by moving upAdjustments Disc playback modeOperation icon is off Icon Direction FunctionSelf timer Direction FunctionCard playback mode When Slide Show is selected Slide show start/pauseSwitching the language Using the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu buttonMove the joystick left To exit the menu screenPress the Menu button If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it Setting date and time≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time 1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback modeDate OFF LCD SET Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderEVF EVF SET Before recording Basic camera positioningRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on Recording motion picturesRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Screen indications in the disc recording mode Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsedChanging the recording mode of the motion picture Recording mode Recordable timeRotate the mode dial to select Press the Photo Shot button Recording still picturesRecord the still picture on an SD card To record still pictures clearlyScreen indications in card recording mode Progressive functionRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures C Quality of still picturesZoom in/out function Various recording functionsMove the zoom lever Digital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionSoft skin mode Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Select againFade in/fade out function Start recording. FadeTo cancel fading To select the colour for fade in/outPause recording. Fade out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selectedBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª againSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Press the Menu button. The self-timer setting is cancelledWind noise reduction function Cinema modeRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R To cancel the Night view function Night view functionImage stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recordingDisplay Mode Recording conditions Scene modeManual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual focus indication 1MF is displayed Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual White balanceAbout the white balance sensor a To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMove the joystick down several times and select Rotate the mode dial to select Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Press the joystickTo adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelTo display the recording date during playback Frame-by-frame playbackSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackPlayback Press the joystick Playing back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibilityDeleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editingDividing a scene Selected scene is played backCombining scenes RAM -RW‹VR›What is a playlist? Using playlistsRecorded scenes Playlist To add another scene to the same playlist Creating a new playlistTo playback a playlist To return to showing the original scenes Playing back a playlistScenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Adding scenes to playlist Editing a playlistTo continue adding scenes to the playlist Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystick Moving scenesScenes in a playlist can be moved Dividing a scene Combining scenes ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combinedDeleting scenes Select Delete # Select or ALL and press the joystick Deleted files cannot be restored Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeSelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displayTo continue deleting other files To complete the settings Locking still picturesDpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedFormatting discs Formatting discs and cardsThis is for initializing discs Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cardsFinalizing a disc Finalizing a discFinalizing video format discs Finalizing VR format discsUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Protecting a disc Displaying disc information With a TV Playback on TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitWith a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/playerPlaying back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format Playing back a DVD-RW Video format or a DVD-RCopying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devicesConnect this unit and a video device To stop dubbingWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit and a printerSelect a file to be printed, then press the joystick ≥ Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size StandardT5 Inch Size T7 Inch 2L size T6 Inch Postcard size A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printerWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Menus Menu listMotion picture recording menus ≥ Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages About recovery 100Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functions101 Frequently asked questions 102Troubleshooting Problem Check pointsDemo Mode # OFF and press the joystick 103104 Disc Eject leverRecording does not start Used for recording. l To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for aDeletion is disabled. l ≥ Is the volume too low?105 106 107 When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit About the battery 108109 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout condensation Causes of condensationExplanation of terms 111Automatic white balance White balance112 Auto focus113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1052 a