Contents on provided CD-ROM

Before using with a computer (Windows)

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)

With a computer

Playing back and editing* DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format).

APlayback area B Thumbnails

Disc contents are shown. C Editing buttons*

* 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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VDR-D250 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida ≥ The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor AC AdaptorIEC Declaration of Conformity U.S.A. only Trade Name Model NoResponsible party Support Contact Important Safety Instructions USE & Location Indemnity concerning recording contentCare LSQT1011 Contents Recording dubbing images onto Other video devices Reading the operating instructionsCreating a DVD-Video on a computer Number of recordable pictures on An SD card Features Before using Editing scenes! l 81Easy recording! l Easy playback! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l 106 Before using Using with a computer! l Quick Guide ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select Inserting/removing an SD cardRecording motion pictures Recording still pictures Still picture playback Motion picture playbackSelect the file to be played back Press the joystick Accessories CD-ROM Parts identification and handling Viewfinder l Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand Using grip beltFlip the belt Adjust the length Fix the belt Shoulder strap fixture Lens hood Before using Attaching the lens cap VDR-D250 only Tripod receptacleAttach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens Lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPull out the viewfinder ≥ It can open up to 90o Before using Install a button-type battery Using the remote controlConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable range Connect the Magic Wire Remote Control to the unit Using the Magic Wire Remote Control optionalAbout the clip on the backside Discs that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-RAM DVD-RW Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver≥ MO ≥ Floppy disk When using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SD Memory Card MiniSD Card Capacity How to hold a disc or card Handling precautionsDisc and card handling Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface Power supply Charging the battery≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging lamp Lights up Charging Charging time Charging time and recordable timeRecordable time Connecting to the AC outlet Turning the unit on/off Status indicator B goes off when the power turns off Status indicator lights and the power turns on 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 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the card slot cover Selecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode l How to use the joystick Setup Operations during recordingBasic operations Move the joystick up, left or right to select an item About the operations icons displayed in each mode Disc recording modeOperations during playback Move the joystick up, down, left or right to operate Disc playback mode Manual focus adjustment Mode 4/4 When Slide Show is selected Card playback mode When Picture is selectedPlayback next picture during pause Setup Move the joystick right to select Help modeMove the joystick up, left or right to select Switching the language Using the menu screen Current settings on menusWhile stopped, press the Menu button Refer to Menu list l 142 for information about the menus Move the joystick left To exit the menu screenPress the Menu button Operating with remote control Press the Menu buttonSelect a menu item Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen Setting date and time ≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time Date OFF ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Bar display movesLCD SET EVF EVF SET Before recording Basic camera positioning Recording About auto mode Auto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D300 only Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording motion picturesRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R VDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automatically Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Screen indications in the disc recording modeRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Recording time elapsed Recording Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording still pictures Screen indications in card recording mode Press the Photo Shot button fully to take the pictureTo record still pictures clearly Size of still pictures Quality of still pictures Concerning the focusing area About the shutter chance markVDR-D300 VDR-D250 You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Switching the shutter effect on/offSelecting the picture quality Various recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever Digital zoom function To use the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Backlight compensation function To return to normal recordingImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª again Press the recording start/stop button Fade in/fade out functionStart recording. fade To cancel fading To select the color for fade in/outPause recording. fade out Select again Soft skin mode To cancel the soft skin mode Tele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionRecording Move the joystick right to select To cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionMove the joystick up to select Select until the MagicPix indication disappear 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 canceled Wind noise reduction function Wide mode Recording images with a 169 aspect ratio Image stabilizer function VDR-D300 Built-in flash VDR-D300 only When the flash is not usedFlash is activated and the picture will be recorded Red eye reduction function Scene mode Manual recording functionsTo make people stand out against the background To make the scene brighter in dark conditions To cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustment Recording To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch toWhite balance About the black balance adjustment When Display changes from flashing to on, setting isRecording Move the joystick up to select About the white balance sensor a Move the joystick left or right to make Adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Motion picture playback Select the scene to be played backPlayback Press the joystick Move the joystick to operate Move the volume lever to change the volume level Playback To adjust the volumeFrame-by-frame playback Select the date for playback, then press 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 playbackPlay back the still pictures recorded on the card Playing back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibility Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick 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 Moving scenes Scenes in a playlist can be moved Dividing a scene Combining scenes ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined Deleting scenes Editing Deleting scenes one at a time To continue deleting other scenes Editing still pictures Deleting still picturesEditing Deleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick To complete editing 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 and cards Formatting discsCard management Disc Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc100 DVD-R Un-finalizing a DVD-RW 101 Protecting a disc 102 Displaying disc information 103 With a TV Playback on TV104 Connect this unit and a TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote control 105To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV To display the on-screen information on the TV With a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player106 Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format Copying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk 107 With a VCR Recording dubbing images onto other video devices108 Connect this unit and a video device With a printer PictBridge 109Connect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick 110 Before using with a computer Windows When using an SD card recorded on this unitWhat you can do with a computer 111 Contents on provided CD-ROM 113 DVDfunSTUDIODVD-Video disc is created Acrobat Reader Operating environment 114DVD-MovieAlbumSE CPU 115 Free hard disk spaceNecessary software Interface Using Built-in SD Drive 116Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher MB or more 64 MB or more recommended 117 End User License AgreementArticle 7 Export Control Installation Windows 118 ≥ You cannot install the application if you click No If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver119 About the Ramasst support tool Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install itComputer must be rebooted for the application to work 120 Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 121Click DVDfunSTUDIO Click Next Select Ntsc North America for the TV system Software application uninstallation 122DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO Connection and recognition procedures Connection and recognition Windows123 Connect this unit and a computer About the computer display Disc playback mode When accessing the disc124 Card playback mode When accessing the card To disconnect USB cable safely125 Double click the icon in task tray 126 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computerIf the driver has not been recognized properly Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Windows 127 When using a DVD-RAM only 128Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit On the computer When the CollectTool screen appears, click OK 129Edit the DVD menu as required Click Burning Before using with a computer Macintosh When using a disc recorded on this unitWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit With a computer 130 131 Pixe VRF Browser EX 132 ImageMixer VCD/DVD2DVD-Video or Video CD disc is created Save button 133 Pixe VRF Browser EX specificationsWith a With a computer Using Built-in SD Drive 134 Installation Macintosh 135Double-click Panasonic # Imx for Panasonic # ImageMixer.pkg Click Continue Pixe VRF Browser EX 136ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 Using discs on a computer Macintosh Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc137 Pixe VRF Browser EX starts Insert the disc in this unit 138Prepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/rR drive that can be written to Proceed with the write setting and then click OK When the drive icon is displayed on the desktopWhen the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop 139 Connection Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh140 Copying still picture files to a computer 141Double-click the Noname icon Folders on the SD card are displayed Menus Menu list142 Motion picture recording menus Play Setup 143Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Edit Scene Other menus 144 Indications Indications145 Recording indications Playback indications 146Confirmatory indications Messages 147 About recovery 148 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 149 Frequently asked questions 150 151 Troubleshooting 152 Remote control does # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor153 Used for recording. l 154 155 156 Performance and Maintenance # System 157# Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX Ejecting the disc DVD2 158VCD/DVD2 159 About this unit About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after useDo not throw old battery into fire 160 About the AC adaptor 161About the disc 162 Explanation of terms 163Automatic white balance White balance 164 Auto focus Specifications 165 166 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 167128 MB 256 MB DVD video camera accessories Optional accessories168 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 169 Request for Service Notice USA Only 170 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 171 Customer Services Directory 172 Warranty For Canadian Customers 173 Index Numerics 175 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido 176 Grabación de imágenes Dinámicas 177≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Reproducción de imágenes Dinámicas 178Reproducción de imágenes fijas 179 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncF0106Mc1016 12100 B

Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions Contents on provided CD-ROM

Models: VDR-D300

Contents on provided CD-ROM

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