Recording mode Recordable time | Panasonic VDR-D150GN manual

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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 completely If you see this symbol Use only the recommended accessoriesIEC Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright laws Contents With other products EditingOthers Before using Easy playback! l FeaturesEasy recording! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l Editing scenes! l 64 Accessories Using Optional accessoriesBattery pack AV/S cable AC adaptor DC cable AC cable Using Parts identification and handling Before 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 belt Tripod receptacle Before using Fitting the lens cap Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder36, Adjusting viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks Discs 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 ≥ MO When using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format Cards 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 surface Charging 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 time Connecting to the AC outlet Status indicator B goes off Turning the unit on/off Inserting/removing a disc Slide the Disc Eject lever once and release itInserting disc Removing disc Double 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 card Selecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode l How to use the joystick Basic operationsJoystick and screen display Select by moving up Adjustments Disc playback modeOperation icon is off Icon Direction Function Self timer Direction Function Card playback mode When Slide Show is selected Slide show start/pause Switching the language Using the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu button Move 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 positioning Recording 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 elapsed Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Recording mode Recordable time Rotate the mode dial to select Press the Photo Shot button Recording still picturesRecord the still picture on an SD card To record still pictures clearly Screen indications in card recording mode Progressive functionRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures Zoom in/out function Various recording functionsMove the zoom lever Digital zoom function To use the zoom microphone function Soft skin mode Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Select again Fade in/fade out function Start recording. Fade To cancel fading To select the colour for fade in/outPause recording. Fade out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected Backlight compensation function To return to normal recordingImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª again Self-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 cancelled Wind noise reduction function Cinema modeRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R To cancel the Night view function Night view function Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording Display 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 balance About 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 joystick To adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelTo display the recording date during playback Frame-by-frame playback Select 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 compatibility Deleting 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 editing Dividing a scene Selected scene is played back Combining 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 combined Deleting 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 time Select 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 pictures Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Formatting discs Formatting discs and cardsThis is for initializing discs Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards Finalizing a disc Finalizing a discFinalizing video format discs Finalizing VR format discs Un-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 unit With 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-R Copying 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 dubbing With 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 screen Select 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 printer When 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 menus Motion picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001 Messages About recovery 100 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functions101 Frequently asked questions 102 Troubleshooting Problem Check pointsDemo Mode # OFF and press the joystick 103 104 Disc Eject leverRecording does not start Used for recording. l To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a Deletion 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 108 109 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-R About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout condensation Causes of condensation Explanation of terms 111Automatic white balance White balance 112 Auto focus 113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1052 a