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Panasonic VDR-D300GN, VDR-D250GN operating instructions 165

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Specifications

Motion pictures

	Recording media	8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
	Recording media	8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
		8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
	Compression	MPEG2
		XP: 9 Mbps (VBR)
	Recording mode and	(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
	Recording media	SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/
	Recording media	1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))
		1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))
	Compression	JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
	Compression	standard), DPOF corresponding
		standard), DPOF corresponding
		VDR-D300
	Picture size	2048k1512, 1920k1080 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480
	Picture size	VDR-D250
		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	Approx. 61 mm (W) k 32 mm (H) k 91 mm (D)
	Mass	Approx. 110 g

Mass and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Contents

VDR-D250GN Use only the recommended accessories If you see this symbolIEC Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Disc and card management EditingWith other products With a computerBefore using Easy playback! l FeaturesEasy recording! l Editing scenes! l 87Using with a computer! l Using with DVD player/recorder! lCheck the accessories before using this unit AccessoriesBattery pack AC adaptor DC cable AV/S cable AC cable Disc cleaning clothOptional accessories Viewfinder l Parts identification and handlingUsing Before using Shoulder strap fixture Using grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Adjust the belt length and the pad positionLens hood Lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture Tripod receptacle Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorPull out the viewfinder ≥ It can open up to 90oUsing the remote control Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Before using Remote control usable range Using the free style remote control VDR-D300 only Connect the free style remote control to the unitAbout the clip on the backside Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unitDVD-RAM DVD-RW Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit VR format? Format?≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MOVideo DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format When using brand-new DVD-RW Before usingAbout the miniSD Card Cards that you can use with this unitHandling precautions How to hold a disc or cardDisc and card handling Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surfacePower supply Charging the batteryCharging lamp Lights up Charging ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging time Charging time and recordable timeRecordable time VDR-D300VDR-D250 Turning the unit on/off Connecting to the AC outletLSQT1025ENG.book 30 ページ２００６年２月４日土曜日午後６時１０分 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is not being used Status indicator lights and the power turns onSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting/removing a discInserting disc Removing discRecording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Double sided discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Setup Securely close the card slot cover Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the powerCard access lamp Inserting/removing an SD cardDisc recording mode l Selecting a modeDisc playback mode l Card recording mode lSetup Operations during recording How to use the joystickBasic operations Move the joystick up, left or right to select an itemMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate Operations during playbackAbout auto mode and manual mode l About the operation icons displayed in each mode SetupDisc recording mode Manual mode White balance Iris or gain value Shutter speedDisc playback mode Backlight compensation Self timerManual focus adjustment Mode 4/4 When Slide Show is selected Card playback mode When Picture is selectedHelp mode To exit the help modePress the Menu button or select Exit Switching the language Current settings on menus Using the menu screenWhile stopped, press the Menu button Refer to Menu list l 137 for information about the menusTo exit the menu screen Move the joystick leftPress the Menu button Press the Menu button Operating with remote controlSelect a menu item Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time Setting date and timeChanging the date and time display style ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback modeDate OFF 1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006Press the Power LCD button Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderLCD SET EVF EVF SETChanging the picture quality on the LCD monitor Basic camera positioning Recording Before recordingAnti-Ground-Shooting AGS VDR-D300 only About auto modeTurn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording motion picturesVDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automatically Recording mode Remaining time left for recording Screen indications in the disc recording modeTo end the recording Recording time elapsedRecording mode Recordable time Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureWhite lamp lights up Almost in focus Focus area Recording still picturesTo record still pictures clearly Press the Photo Shot button fullyConcerning the focusing area Screen indications in card recording mode2048k1512 Changing the recording size1280k960 640k480Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still picturesSelecting the picture quality Various recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever To use the zoom microphone function Digital zoom functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo return to normal recording Backlight compensation functionImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª againFade in/fade out function Recording Press the recording start/stop buttonStart recording. Fade To select the colour for fade in/out To cancel fadingPause recording. Fade out Select againTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the tele macro function Tele macro functionMove the joystick right to select Colour night view functions To cancel the colour night view functionColour night view function Lux colour night view functionTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingMove the joystick left to select Ø Press the Photo Shot buttonRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Wind noise reduction functionRecording images with a 169 aspect ratio Wide modeVDR-D300 Image stabilizer functionWhen the flash is not used Built-in flash VDR-D300 onlyFlash is activated and the picture will be recorded Red eye reduction function Manual recording functions Scene modeTo make people stand out against the background To make the scene brighter in dark conditionsTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentWhite balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch toAbout the black balance adjustment When Display changes from flashing to on, setting isAbout the white balance sensor a To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMotion picture playback Select the scene to be played backMove the joystick to operate ≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up Operating with the remote control Press the E or D buttonTo display the recording date during playback Move the volume lever to change the volume level To adjust the volumeOperating with the remote control 1 Press the button Frame-by-frame playbackPlaying back motion pictures by date Select the date for playback, then press JoystickScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Still picture playback Select the file to be played backPlay back the still pictures recorded on the card About still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide showEditing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail displayTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editingSelected scene is played back Dividing a sceneRAM -RW‹VR› Combining scenesUsing playlists What is a playlist?Recorded scenes Playlist Creating a new playlist To add another scene to the same playlistTo playback a playlist Playing back a playlist To return to showing the original scenesScenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Editing a playlist Adding scenes to playlistTo continue adding scenes to the playlist Scenes in a playlist can be moved Moving scenesDividing a scene ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined Combining scenesEditing Deleting scenes one at a time Deleting scenesSelect Delete # Select or ALL and press the joystick Editing still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredDeleting still pictures 100Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display 101Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick To continue deleting other filesTo complete the settings Locking still pictures102 To cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? 103Formatting discs Formatting discs and cards104 Management105 Formatting an SD cardFinalizing a disc Finalizing a disc106 Finalizing video format discs107 Un-finalizing a DVD-RW108 Protecting a disc109 Displaying disc informationPlayback on TV With a TV110 Connect this unit and a TV111 Press the EXT Display button on the remote controlTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV To display the on-screen information on the TVPlayback on DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player112 Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format113 Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard diskDubbing images onto other video devices With a VCR114 Connect this unit and a video device115 With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick116 Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeStandard T5 Inch Size T7 Inch 2L size T6 Inch Postcard size A4 sizeWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page Layout117 Select Print # YES and press the joystickWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit Before using with a computerWhat you can do with a computer 118Contents on provided CD-ROM DVDfunSTUDIO 120DVD-Video disc is created Acrobat Reader121 Operating environmentDVD-MovieAlbumSE CPUFree hard disk space 122Necessary software Interface123 Using Built-in SD DriveIntel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher MB or more 64 MB or more recommendedEnd User License Agreement 124Article 7 Export Control Installation Installing DVD-RAM Driver125 If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver ≥ You cannot install the application if you click No126 Click Next127 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEClick DVD-MovieAlbumSE Click Next Select PAL for the TV system, click Next128 Installing DVDfunSTUDIOClick DVDfunSTUDIO Click Next Select PAL Europe for the TV system, click Next129 Software application uninstallationDVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIOConnection and recognition Connection and recognition procedures130 Connect this unit and a computerAbout the computer display Disc playback mode When accessing the disc131 ComputerTo disconnect USB cable safely Card playback mode When accessing the card132 Double click the icon in task trayVerifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer 133If the driver has not been recognized properly 134 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computerOn the computer 135Edit the DVD menu as required 136Click Burning ≥ Set the disc size to 8 cm DVDMenu list Menus137 Motion picture recording menusSetup Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Edit SceneOther menus Power Save ≥ OFF ≥ 5 Minutes OFF139 MinutesDemo Demo Mode 140Joystick LED Indications Indications141 Recording indications142 143 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 144 Messages145 About recovery Disc Error has OCCURRED. Repair Disc NOW?146 147 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously148 Frequently asked questions149 150 Troubleshooting151 So, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. l ≥ Is manual focus mode selected?152 Are not clear PICT. Quality set at Images may break up into153 154 155 About this unit 156157 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor 158About the disc DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 159About condensation Others 160Causes of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up161 Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceAuto focus 162Specifications 163DVD Video Camera USB 164165 166 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardVDR-D300 and VDR-D250 167185 300 390 620LSQT1025 a