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Panasonic VDR-D300 operating instructions Manual recording functions, Scene mode

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Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

Recording

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

2Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the joystick.

Display	Mode	Recording conditions

5Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

		Portrait	To make people stand out against the background

		Low light	To make the scene brighter in dark conditions


		Spotlight	To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

		Surf & snow	To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches

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Panasonic VDR-D300 Manual recording functions, Scene mode, To make people stand out against the background

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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 Responsible party Declaration of Conformity U.S.A. only Trade NameModel No Support ContactImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Indemnity concerning recording contentCare LSQT1011 Contents Creating a DVD-Video on a computer Recording dubbing images onto Other video devicesReading the operating instructions Number of recordable pictures on An SD cardEasy recording! l FeaturesBefore using Editing scenes! l 81 Easy playback! lUsing with DVD player/recorder! l 106 Before using Using with a computer! lQuick Guide Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to selectInserting/removing an SD card 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 hoodAttach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens Before using Attaching the lens cap VDR-D250 onlyTripod receptacle Lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixturePull out the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing 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 ≥ MO Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ 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 CapacityDisc and card handling How to hold a disc or cardHandling precautions Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Power supplyCharging the battery 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 disc Inserting/removing a discSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Removing discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Inserting/removing an SD card Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the powerCard access lamp Securely close the card slot coverDisc playback mode l Selecting a modeDisc recording mode l Card recording mode lBasic operations How to use the joystickSetup Operations during recording Move the joystick up, left or right to select an itemOperations during playback About the operations icons displayed in each modeDisc recording mode 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 While stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenCurrent settings on menus Refer to Menu list l 142 for information about the menusMove the joystick left To exit the menu screenPress the Menu button Select a menu item Operating with remote controlPress the Menu button 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 LCD SET Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderBar display moves EVF EVF SETBefore recording Basic camera positioning RecordingAbout auto mode Auto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D300 onlyRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to selectRecording motion pictures VDR-D300 only The lens cover opens automaticallyRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureScreen indications in the disc recording mode Recording time elapsedRecording Turn the unit on Rotate the mode dial to select Recording still picturesTo record still pictures clearly Screen indications in card recording modePress the Photo Shot button fully to take the picture Size of still pictures Quality of still picturesVDR-D300 Concerning the focusing areaAbout the shutter chance mark VDR-D250You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures Switching the shutter effect on/offSelecting the picture quality Move the zoom lever Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionTo use the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Image on the screen will become brighter Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Select ª againPress the recording start/stop button Fade in/fade out functionStart recording. fade Pause recording. fade out To cancel fadingTo select the color for fade in/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 Move the joystick up to select To cancel the MagicPix functionMagicPix function Select until the MagicPix indication disappearYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through 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 To make people stand out against the background Scene modeManual recording functions 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 Recording Move the joystick up to select About the black balance adjustmentWhen Display changes from flashing to on, setting is About the white balance sensor aMove the joystick left or right to make Adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Playback Press the joystick Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back 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 compatibilityDeleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes 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 Deleting files one at a time Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo complete editing To complete the settings Locking still picturesWhat is DPOF? Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedCard management Formatting discs and cardsFormatting discs DiscFormatting an SD card This is for initializing cards100 Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc DVD-RUn-finalizing a DVD-RW 101Protecting a disc 102Displaying disc information 103104 With a TVPlayback on TV Connect this unit and a TVTo watch images with a 169 aspect ratio on a regular TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote control105 To display the on-screen information on the TV106 With a DVD recorder/playerPlayback on DVD recorder/player Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR formatCopying dubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk 107108 With a VCRRecording dubbing images onto other video devices Connect this unit and a video deviceConnect this unit and a printer With a printer PictBridge109 Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick110 What you can do with a computer Before using with a computer WindowsWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit 111Contents on provided CD-ROM DVD-Video disc is created 113DVDfunSTUDIO Acrobat ReaderDVD-MovieAlbumSE Operating environment114 CPUNecessary software 115Free hard disk space InterfaceIntel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher Using Built-in SD Drive116 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended117 End User License AgreementArticle 7 Export Control Installation Windows 118119 ≥ You cannot install the application if you click NoIf any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver About the Ramasst support toolComputer must be rebooted for the application to work Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSEContinue to follow the on-screen messages to install it 120Click DVDfunSTUDIO Installing DVDfunSTUDIO121 Click Next Select Ntsc North America for the TV systemDVD-RAM Driver Software application uninstallation122 DVD-MovieAlbumSE DVDfunSTUDIO123 Connection and recognition proceduresConnection and recognition Windows Connect this unit and a computerAbout the computer display Disc playback mode When accessing the disc124 125 Card playback mode When accessing the cardTo disconnect USB cable safely 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 127Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit When using a DVD-RAM only128 On the computerEdit the DVD menu as required When the CollectTool screen appears, click OK129 Click BurningWhen using an SD card recorded on this unit With a computer Before using with a computer MacintoshWhen using a disc recorded on this unit 130131 Pixe VRF Browser EXDVD-Video or Video CD disc is created 132ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 Save button133 Pixe VRF Browser EX specificationsWith a With a computer Using Built-in SD Drive 134Double-click Panasonic # Imx for Panasonic # ImageMixer.pkg Installation Macintosh135 Click ContinuePixe VRF Browser EX 136ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 137 Using discs on a computer MacintoshCreating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc Pixe VRF Browser EX startsInsert the disc in this unit 138Prepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/rR drive that can be written to When the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop Proceed with the write setting and then click OKWhen the drive icon is displayed on the desktop 139Connection Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh140 Double-click the Noname icon Copying still picture files to a computer141 Folders on the SD card are displayed142 MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play Setup143 Edit SceneOther menus 144145 IndicationsIndications Recording indicationsPlayback indications 146Confirmatory indications Messages 147About recovery 148Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 149Frequently asked questions 150151 Troubleshooting 152153 Remote control does# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor Used for recording. l154 155 156 # Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX Performance and Maintenance # System157 Ejecting the discDVD2 158VCD/DVD2 159 About this unitDo not throw old battery into fire About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use 160About the AC adaptor 161About the disc 162 Automatic white balance Explanation of terms163 White balance164 Auto focusSpecifications 165166 128 MB Number of recordable pictures on an SD card167 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

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

Display

Mode

Recording conditions

To make people stand out against the background

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

LSQT1011