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Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions Functions that cannot be used simultaneously, 149

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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

	Functions	Conditions which
	Functions	disable the functions
		disable the functions
	Digital zoom	≥ In card recording mode

	Fade
	Fade

		≥ While recording to a
	MagicPix	disc (Cannot set or
	MagicPix	cancel)
		cancel)
		≥ In card recording mode

	Backlight	≥ When the MagicPix
	Backlight	function is used
	compensation	(Cannot set or cancel)
		≥ When the iris/gain is set

	Soft skin
	mode (Set and
	cancel)	≥ While recording to a

	Tele macro
	Tele macro	disc
	(Set and cancel)

	Help mode

		≥ When the MagicPix
	Image	function is used
	Image	(VDR-D250 only)
	stabilizer	(VDR-D250 only)
	stabilizer	≥ In card recording mode
		≥ In card recording mode
		(VDR-D250 only)

	Flash
	(VDR-D300	≥ In disc recording mode
	only)

	Zoom
	microphone	≥ An external microphone
	Wind noise	is used
	Wind noise
	reduction

	Functions	Conditions which
	Functions	disable the functions
		disable the functions

	≥ When setting the
Scene mode	AUTO/MANUAL/
Scene mode	FOCUS switch to AUTO
	≥ When the MagicPix
	function is used

Change of	≥ When digital zoom
Change of	(10k or higher) is used
white balance ≥ When the MagicPix
	function is used

Adjusting the	≥ When the MagicPix
shutter speed,	function is used
shutter speed,	≥ When the scene mode
iris/gain	is used
	is used

Others

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Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions Functions that cannot be used simultaneously, 149

Contents

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida VDR-D250IEC AC Adaptor≥ The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor Model No Declaration of Conformity U.S.A. only Trade NameResponsible party Support ContactImportant Safety Instructions Care Indemnity concerning recording contentUSE & Location LSQT1011 Contents Reading the operating instructions Recording dubbing images onto Other video devicesCreating a DVD-Video on a computer Number of recordable pictures on An SD cardBefore using Editing scenes! l 81 FeaturesEasy recording! l Easy playback! lBefore using Using with a computer! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l 106Quick Guide Inserting/removing an SD card ≥ Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesSelect the file to be played back Press the joystick Motion picture playbackStill picture playback CD-ROM AccessoriesViewfinder l Parts identification and handlingFlip the belt Adjust the length Fix the belt Using grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Lens hood Shoulder strap fixtureTripod receptacle Before using Attaching the lens cap VDR-D250 onlyAttach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens Lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixtureUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorPull out the viewfinder ≥ It can open up to 90oConcerning the button-type battery Using the remote controlBefore using Install a button-type battery Remote control usable range About the clip on the backside Using the Magic Wire Remote Control optionalConnect the Magic Wire Remote Control to the unit DVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit ≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ MO ≥ Floppy diskVideo DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format When using brand-new DVD-RWCard type SD Memory Card MiniSD Card Capacity 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 surfaceCharging the battery Power supply≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging lamp Lights up ChargingRecordable time Charging time and recordable timeCharging time Turning the unit on/off Connecting to the AC outletStatus indicator lights and the power turns on Status indicator B goes off when the power turns offSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting/removing a discInserting disc Removing discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc Card access lamp Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the powerInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the card slot coverDisc 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 itemDisc recording mode About the operations icons displayed in each modeOperations during playback Move the joystick up, down, left or right to operateManual focus adjustment Mode 4/4 Disc playback modePlayback next picture during pause Card playback mode When Picture is selectedWhen Slide Show is selected Move the joystick up, left or right to select Help modeSetup Move the joystick right to select Switching the language Current settings on menus Using the menu screenWhile stopped, press the Menu button Refer to Menu list l 142 for information about the menusPress the Menu button To exit the menu screenMove the joystick left Press the Menu button Operating with remote controlSelect a menu item Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time Setting date and time2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback modeDate OFF Bar display moves Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderLCD SET EVF EVF SETBasic camera positioning Recording Before recordingAuto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D300 only About auto modeRecording motion pictures Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to selectRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R VDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automaticallyScreen indications in the disc recording mode Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Recording time elapsedRecording still pictures Recording Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to selectPress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture Screen indications in card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Size of still pictures Quality of still picturesAbout the shutter chance mark Concerning the focusing areaVDR-D300 VDR-D250Selecting the picture quality Switching the shutter effect on/offYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Zoom in/out function Various recording functionsMove the zoom lever Digital zoom functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function To return to normal recording Backlight compensation functionImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª againStart recording. fade Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button To select the color for fade in/out To cancel fadingPause recording. fade out Select againTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeRecording Move the joystick right to select To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function MagicPix function To cancel the MagicPix functionMove the joystick up to select Select until the MagicPix indication disappearTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Press the Menu button. The self-timer setting is canceledWind noise reduction function Recording images with a 169 aspect ratio Wide modeVDR-D300 Image stabilizer functionFlash is activated and the picture will be recorded When the flash is not usedBuilt-in flash VDR-D300 only 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 toRecording To restore to the automatic adjustment When Display changes from flashing to on, setting is About the black balance adjustmentRecording Move the joystick up to select About the white balance sensor aTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMove the joystick left or right to make Adjustment Select the scene to be played back Motion picture playbackPlayback Press the joystick Move the joystick to operateFrame-by-frame playback Playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the date for playback, then press Joystick Play back the still pictures recorded on the card Still picture playbackSelect the file to be played back About still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide showDeleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickTo complete editing Selected scene is played back Dividing a sceneRAM -RW‹VR› Combining scenesRecorded scenes Playlist Using playlistsWhat is a playlist? To playback a playlist Creating a new playlistTo add another scene to the same playlist Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Playing back a playlistTo return to showing the original scenes To continue adding scenes to the playlist Editing a playlistAdding scenes to 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 scenesTo continue deleting other scenes Deleting still pictures Editing still picturesEditing Deleting files one at a time Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo complete editing Locking still pictures To complete the settingsTo cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedFormatting discs Formatting discs and cardsCard management DiscThis is for initializing cards Formatting an SD cardFinalizing a disc Finalizing a disc100 DVD-R101 Un-finalizing a DVD-RW102 Protecting a disc103 Displaying disc informationPlayback on TV With a TV104 Connect this unit and a TV105 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/player106 Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format107 Copying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard diskRecording dubbing images onto other video devices With a VCR108 Connect this unit and a video device109 With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick110 When using an SD card recorded on this unit Before using with a computer WindowsWhat you can do with a computer 111Contents on provided CD-ROM DVDfunSTUDIO 113DVD-Video disc is created Acrobat Reader114 Operating environmentDVD-MovieAlbumSE CPUFree hard disk space 115Necessary software Interface116 Using Built-in SD DriveIntel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher MB or more 64 MB or more recommendedArticle 7 Export Control End User License Agreement117 118 Installation WindowsIf any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver ≥ You cannot install the application if you click No119 About the Ramasst support toolContinue to follow the on-screen messages to install it Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEComputer must be rebooted for the application to work 120121 Installing DVDfunSTUDIOClick DVDfunSTUDIO Click Next Select Ntsc North America for the TV system122 Software application uninstallationDVD-RAM Driver DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIOConnection and recognition Windows Connection and recognition procedures123 Connect this unit and a computer124 Disc playback mode When accessing the discAbout the computer display To disconnect USB cable safely Card playback mode When accessing the card125 Double click the icon in task trayIf the driver has not been recognized properly Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer126 127 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Windows128 When using a DVD-RAM onlyInsert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit On the computer129 When the CollectTool screen appears, click OKEdit the DVD menu as required Click BurningWhen using a disc recorded on this unit Before using with a computer MacintoshWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit With a computer 130Pixe VRF Browser EX 131ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 132DVD-Video or Video CD disc is created Save buttonWith a Pixe VRF Browser EX specifications133 134 With a computer Using Built-in SD Drive135 Installation MacintoshDouble-click Panasonic # Imx for Panasonic # ImageMixer.pkg Click ContinueImageMixer VCD/DVD2 136Pixe VRF Browser EX Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc Using discs on a computer Macintosh137 Pixe VRF Browser EX startsPrepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/rR drive that can be written to 138Insert the disc in this unit When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop Proceed with the write setting and then click OKWhen the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop 139140 Using an SD card on a computer MacintoshConnection 141 Copying still picture files to a computerDouble-click the Noname icon Folders on the SD card are displayedMenu list Menus142 Motion picture recording menus143 Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Edit Scene144 Other menusIndications Indications145 Recording indicationsConfirmatory indications 146Playback indications 147 Messages148 About recovery149 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously150 Frequently asked questions151 152 Troubleshooting# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor Remote control does153 Used for recording. l154 155 156 157 Performance and Maintenance # System# Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX Ejecting the discVCD/DVD2 158DVD2 About this unit 159Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryDo not throw old battery into fire 160About the disc 161About the AC adaptor 162 163 Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceAuto focus 164165 Specifications166 167 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card128 MB 256 MB168 Optional accessoriesDVD video camera accessories 169 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers170 Request for Service Notice USA Only171 Limited Warranty For USA Customers172 Customer Services Directory173 Warranty For Canadian CustomersNumerics Index175 176 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar 177Grabación de imágenes Dinámicas Reproducción de imágenes fijas 178Reproducción de imágenes Dinámicas 179 F0106Mc1016 12100 B Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc