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Panasonic VDR-D300 Selecting a mode, Disc recording mode l, Disc playback mode l

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Selecting a mode

The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.

Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

	Disc recording mode (l 50)	Use this to record motion pictures on a disc.

	Disc playback mode (l 76)	Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc.

	Card recording mode (l 52)	Use this to record still pictures on an SD card.

	Card playback mode (l 79)	Use this to play back still pictures on an SD
	Card playback mode (l 79)	card.
		card.

≥Do not forcefully turn the dial.

Setup

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Panasonic VDR-D300 Selecting a mode, Disc recording mode l, Disc playback mode l, Card recording mode l

Contents

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida VDR-D250IEC AC Adaptor≥ The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor Support Contact Declaration of Conformity U.S.A. only Trade NameModel No Responsible partyImportant Safety Instructions Care Indemnity concerning recording contentUSE & Location LSQT1011 Contents Number of recordable pictures on An SD card Recording dubbing images onto Other video devicesReading the operating instructions Creating a DVD-Video on a computerEasy playback! l FeaturesBefore using Editing scenes! l 81 Easy recording! lBefore using Using with a computer! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l 106Quick Guide Recording still pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to selectInserting/removing an SD card Recording motion 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 fixtureLens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture Before using Attaching the lens cap VDR-D250 onlyTripod receptacle Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens≥ It can open up to 90o Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinderConcerning 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 ≥ Floppy disk Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MOVideo 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 unitDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface How to hold a disc or cardHandling precautions Disc and card handlingCharging lamp Lights up Charging Power supplyCharging the battery ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fallRecordable 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 offRemoving disc Inserting/removing a discSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc Securely close the card slot cover Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the powerCard access lamp Inserting/removing an SD cardCard recording mode l Selecting a modeDisc recording mode l Disc playback mode lMove the joystick up, left or right to select an item How to use the joystickSetup Operations during recording Basic operationsMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate About the operations icons displayed in each modeDisc recording mode Operations during playbackManual 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 Refer to Menu list l 142 for information about the menus Using the menu screenCurrent settings on menus While stopped, press the Menu buttonPress the Menu button To exit the menu screenMove the joystick left Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen Operating with remote controlPress the Menu button Select a menu item≥ 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 EVF EVF SET Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderBar display moves LCD SETBasic camera positioning Recording Before recordingAuto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D300 only About auto modeVDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automatically Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording motion pictures RAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -RRecording time elapsed Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureScreen indications in the disc recording mode Recording mode Remaining time left for recordingRecording still pictures Recording Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to selectSize of still pictures Quality of still pictures Screen indications in card recording modePress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture To record still pictures clearlyVDR-D250 Concerning the focusing areaAbout the shutter chance mark VDR-D300Selecting the picture quality Switching the shutter effect on/offYou can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Digital zoom function Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function Select ª again Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Image on the screen will become brighterStart recording. fade Fade in/fade out functionPress the recording start/stop button Select again To cancel fadingTo select the color for fade in/out Pause recording. fade outTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeRecording Move the joystick right to select To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Select until the MagicPix indication disappear To cancel the MagicPix functionMagicPix function Move the joystick up to selectPress the Menu button. The self-timer setting is canceled Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timerWind 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 To make the scene brighter in dark conditions Scene modeManual recording functions To make people stand out against the backgroundTo 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 About the white balance sensor a About the black balance adjustmentWhen Display changes from flashing to on, setting is Recording Move the joystick up to selectTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMove the joystick left or right to make Adjustment Move the joystick to operate Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Playback Press the joystickFrame-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 showSelect the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick Editing scenesDeleting scenes Deleting scenes one at a timeTo 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 Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Editing Deleting files one at a timeTo complete editing Locking still pictures To complete the settingsNumber of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings What is DPOF?Disc Formatting discs and cardsFormatting discs Card managementThis is for initializing cards Formatting an SD cardDVD-R Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc 100101 Un-finalizing a DVD-RW102 Protecting a disc103 Displaying disc informationConnect this unit and a TV With a TVPlayback on TV 104To display the on-screen information on the TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote control105 To watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TVPlaying back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format With a DVD recorder/playerPlayback on DVD recorder/player 106107 Copying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard diskConnect this unit and a video device With a VCRRecording dubbing images onto other video devices 108Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick With a printer PictBridge109 Connect this unit and a printer110 111 Before using with a computer WindowsWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit What you can do with a computerContents on provided CD-ROM Acrobat Reader 113DVDfunSTUDIO DVD-Video disc is createdCPU Operating environment114 DVD-MovieAlbumSEInterface 115Free hard disk space Necessary softwareMB or more 64 MB or more recommended Using Built-in SD Drive116 Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higherArticle 7 Export Control End User License Agreement117 118 Installation WindowsAbout the Ramasst support tool ≥ You cannot install the application if you click NoIf any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver 119120 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEContinue to follow the on-screen messages to install it Computer must be rebooted for the application to workClick Next Select Ntsc North America for the TV system Installing DVDfunSTUDIO121 Click DVDfunSTUDIODVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO Software application uninstallation122 DVD-RAM DriverConnect this unit and a computer Connection and recognition proceduresConnection and recognition Windows 123124 Disc playback mode When accessing the discAbout the computer display Double click the icon in task tray Card playback mode When accessing the cardTo disconnect USB cable safely 125If 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 WindowsOn the computer When using a DVD-RAM only128 Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unitClick Burning When the CollectTool screen appears, click OK129 Edit the DVD menu as required130 Before using with a computer MacintoshWhen using a disc recorded on this unit When using an SD card recorded on this unit With a computerPixe VRF Browser EX 131Save button 132ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 DVD-Video or Video CD disc is createdWith a Pixe VRF Browser EX specifications133 134 With a computer Using Built-in SD DriveClick Continue Installation Macintosh135 Double-click Panasonic # Imx for Panasonic # ImageMixer.pkgImageMixer VCD/DVD2 136Pixe VRF Browser EX Pixe VRF Browser EX starts Using discs on a computer MacintoshCreating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc 137Prepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/rR drive that can be written to 138Insert the disc in this unit 139 Proceed with the write setting and then click OKWhen the drive icon is displayed on the desktop When the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop140 Using an SD card on a computer MacintoshConnection Folders on the SD card are displayed Copying still picture files to a computer141 Double-click the Noname iconMotion picture recording menus MenusMenu list 142Edit Scene Play Setup143 Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus144 Other menusRecording indications IndicationsIndications 145Confirmatory indications 146Playback indications 147 Messages148 About recovery149 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously150 Frequently asked questions151 152 TroubleshootingUsed for recording. l Remote control does# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor 153154 155 156 Ejecting the disc Performance and Maintenance # System157 # Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EXVCD/DVD2 158DVD2 About this unit 159160 About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the disc 161About the AC adaptor 162 White balance Explanation of terms163 Automatic white balanceAuto focus 164165 Specifications166 256 MB Number of recordable pictures on an SD card167 128 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

Selecting a mode

Disc recording mode (l 50)

Disc playback mode (l 76)

Card recording mode (l 52)

Card playback mode (l 79)

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