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Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions 136, Pixe VRF Browser EX, ImageMixer VCD/DVD2

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Installation (Macintosh)

Reading the operating instructions of the software applications

For details on how to use the software applications, read the help.

∫Pixe VRF Browser EX

After starting Pixe VRF Browser EX, select [Help] # [Pixe VRF Browser EX Help] from the Menu Bar.

∫ImageMixer VCD/DVD2

After starting ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, click the [?] icon at top right of ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 screen.

Software application uninstallation

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require.

Drag the folder in which the software is installed into the Trash and then empty the Trash.

≥After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer.

With a computer

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Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions 136, Pixe VRF Browser EX, ImageMixer VCD/DVD2

Contents

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 ContactImportant 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 cardFeatures Before using Editing scenes! l 81Easy recording! l Easy playback! lUsing with DVD player/recorder! l 106 Before using Using with a computer! lQuick Guide ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select Inserting/removing an SD cardRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesStill picture playback Motion picture playbackSelect the file to be played back Press the joystick Accessories CD-ROMParts identification and handling Viewfinder lAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Using grip beltFlip the belt Adjust the length Fix the belt Shoulder strap fixture Lens hoodBefore 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 fixtureUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderPull out the viewfinder ≥ It can open up to 90oBefore 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 diskWhen using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording formatCards that you can use with this unit Card type SD Memory Card MiniSD Card CapacityHow to hold a disc or card Handling precautionsDisc and card handling Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surfacePower supply Charging the battery≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging lamp Lights up ChargingCharging time Charging time and recordable timeRecordable time Connecting to the AC outlet Turning the unit on/offStatus indicator B goes off when the power turns off Status indicator lights and the power turns onInserting/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 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the card slot coverSelecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode lHow to use the joystick Setup Operations during recordingBasic operations Move the joystick up, left or right to select an itemAbout the operations icons displayed in each mode Disc recording modeOperations during playback Move the joystick up, down, left or right to operateDisc playback mode Manual focus adjustment Mode 4/4When 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 menusMove 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 screenSetting date and time ≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the timeDate 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 SETBefore recording Basic camera positioning RecordingAbout auto mode Auto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D300 onlyTurn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording motion picturesRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R VDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automaticallyChanging the recording mode of the motion picture Screen indications in the disc recording modeRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Recording time elapsedRecording Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording still picturesScreen 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 picturesConcerning the focusing area About the shutter chance markVDR-D300 VDR-D250You 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 functionTo 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 againPress 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 againSoft skin mode To cancel the soft skin modeTele 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 disappearSelf-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 canceledWind noise reduction function Wide mode Recording images with a 169 aspect ratioImage stabilizer function VDR-D300Built-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 conditionsTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentRecording 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 aMove 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 operateMove 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 compatibilityEditing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickTo complete editing Dividing 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 Moving scenes Scenes in a playlist can be movedDividing a scene Combining scenes ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combinedDeleting scenes Editing Deleting scenes one at a timeTo 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 joystickTo complete editing 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 and cards Formatting discsCard management DiscFormatting an SD card This is for initializing cardsFinalizing a disc Finalizing a disc100 DVD-RUn-finalizing a DVD-RW 101Protecting a disc 102Displaying disc information 103With a TV Playback on TV104 Connect this unit and a TVPress 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 TVWith a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player106 Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR formatCopying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk 107With a VCR Recording dubbing images onto other video devices108 Connect this unit and a video deviceWith a printer PictBridge 109Connect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick110 Before using with a computer Windows When using an SD card recorded on this unitWhat you can do with a computer 111Contents on provided CD-ROM 113 DVDfunSTUDIODVD-Video disc is created Acrobat ReaderOperating environment 114DVD-MovieAlbumSE CPU115 Free hard disk spaceNecessary software InterfaceUsing Built-in SD Drive 116Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher MB or more 64 MB or more recommended117 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 toolInstalling DVD-MovieAlbumSE Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install itComputer must be rebooted for the application to work 120Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 121Click DVDfunSTUDIO Click Next Select Ntsc North America for the TV systemSoftware application uninstallation 122DVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIOConnection and recognition procedures Connection and recognition Windows123 Connect this unit and a computerAbout 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 tray126 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 127When using a DVD-RAM only 128Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit On the computerWhen the CollectTool screen appears, click OK 129Edit the DVD menu as required Click BurningBefore using with a computer Macintosh When using a disc recorded on this unitWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit With a computer 130131 Pixe VRF Browser EX132 ImageMixer VCD/DVD2DVD-Video or Video CD disc is created Save button133 Pixe VRF Browser EX specificationsWith a With a computer Using Built-in SD Drive 134Installation Macintosh 135Double-click Panasonic # Imx for Panasonic # ImageMixer.pkg Click ContinuePixe 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 startsInsert 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 139Connection 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 displayedMenus Menu list142 Motion picture recording menusPlay Setup 143Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Edit SceneOther menus 144Indications Indications145 Recording indicationsPlayback indications 146Confirmatory indications Messages 147About recovery 148Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 149Frequently asked questions 150151 Troubleshooting 152Remote control does # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor153 Used for recording. l154 155 156 Performance and Maintenance # System 157# Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX Ejecting the discDVD2 158VCD/DVD2 159 About this unitAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after useDo not throw old battery into fire 160About the AC adaptor 161About the disc 162 Explanation of terms 163Automatic white balance White balance164 Auto focusSpecifications 165166 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 167128 MB 256 MBDVD video camera accessories Optional accessories168 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 169Request for Service Notice USA Only 170Limited Warranty For USA Customers 171Customer Services Directory 172Warranty For Canadian Customers 173Index Numerics175 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido 176Grabación 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