Main
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
LSQT1145 D
VDR-D230 VDR-D210
PPC
Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
WARNING:
CAUTION!
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Indemnity concerning recording content
IMPORTANT
Precautions
WARNING
CAUTION
Batteries
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
Warnin g
AC adaptor
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Contents
Before using
Setup
Recording
Playback
With other products
With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Others
Features
Using with DVD player/recorder! (l86)
Using with a computer! (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (l91)
Quick Guide
Charging the battery
Inserting the battery
Removing the battery
How to turn on/off the power
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Motion picture playback
Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Accessories
Parts identification and handling
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Using the LCD monitor
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monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
AB
Using the viewfinder
Pull out the viewfinder.
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pull out the battery holder.
AA
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its (r) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.
Discs and cards
Discs that can be used on this unit
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Cards that you can use with this unit (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Disc and card handling
Power supply
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Charging the battery
Charging time and recordable time
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Turning the unit on/off
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Connecting to the AC outlet
Inserting/removing a disc
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Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230)
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turn off the power.
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from the card slot.
Basic operations
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cover.
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About the operation icons displayed in each mode
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Help mode
Rotate the mode dial to select or
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icon during the recording pause.
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to select the desired icon.
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select [LANGUAGE] and press
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Using the menu screen
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button.
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the menu screen.
select the item to be set. Then,
Setting date and time
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selection.
Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder 1
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Before recording
About auto mode
Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (VDR-D310)
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [AGS] # [ON] and press the joystick.
Recording motion pictures
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button to start recording.
To end the recording
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired
Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture
Recording MPEG still pictures (VDR-D210)
Recording still pictures (JPEG still pictures)
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fully to take the picture.
VDR-D230
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Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and press the joystick.
Screen indications in picture recording mode
Recording with a shutter operation effect
[PICTURE SIZE]
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired
Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
Various recording functions
Move the zoom lever.
Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.
Zoom in/out function
Digital zoom function
Recording yourself
Rotate the mode dial to select or
Rotate the LCD monitor tow ards the lens side.
Rotate the mode dial to select or
Press the LIGHT button.
Backlight compensation
This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
Fade in/fade out function
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3
button.
To cancel fading
To select the color for fade in/out
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To cancel the soft skin mode
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
Rotate the mode dial to select or
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the joystick down to display the
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To cancel the tele macro function
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the joystick down to display the
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Tele macro function (VDR-D310)
This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.
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the joystick down to display the
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[].
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Wide mode
Image stabilizer function
Wind noise reduction
Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Manual recording functions
Rotate the mode dial to select or
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select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the
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This is for recording in natural colors.
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to FOCUS position.
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select the white balance mode.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
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with a white subject.
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About the black balance adjustment (VDR-D310)
To set the white balance manually
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select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
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make the adjustment.
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Motion picture playback
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Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures)
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Editing scenes
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Dividing a scene
Combining scenes
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then press the joystick.
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appears, select [YES], then press
To continue combining other scenes
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Playing back a playlist Editing a playlist
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Editing still pictures
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Locking still pictures
DPOF setting
To cancel all DPOF settings
Disc management
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adaptor.
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select [DISC SETUP] #
Un-finalizing a DVD-RW
Protecting a disc
Formatting discs
[FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and
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Select format type (l24), then
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appears, select [YES], then press
Rotate the mode dial to select or
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With a TV
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2
mode dial to select or .
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With a DVD recorder/ player
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Finalize the disc on the unit. (l81)
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recorder, then copy (dub) the contents onto the hard disk.
With a VCR
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device.
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mode dial to select .
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Before using with a computer (Windows)
When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit
When using a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R recorded on this unit
When using an SD card recorded on this unit
What you can do with a computer
Contents on provided CD-ROM
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DVD-RAM Driver
DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.3
Operating environment
DVDfunSTUDIO 2.5
Using Built-in SD Drive
Installation (Windows)
End User License Agreement
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Installing DVD-RAM Driver
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Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
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Starting the applications
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uninstallation
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[Control Panel] # [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)].
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be deleted, then click [Change/ Remove] ([Change or Remove] or [Add/Remove]).
Connection and recognition (Windows)
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recorded images in the unit, then turn on the unit.
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[PC CONNECT(CARD)] and press
Connection and recognition procedures
When accessing the disc
About the computer display
DVD_RTAV
DVD_CAMERA*
Removable Disk 100CDPFP MISC
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To disconnect USB cable safely
Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer
Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (Windows)
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(VR format) with recorded images in the unit, then
the unit.
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Click [Burning].
Before using with a computer (Macintosh)
When using a disc recorded on this unit
When using an SD card recorded on this unit
What you can do with a computer
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Contents on provided CD-ROM
ImageMixer 3
Operating environment
Installation (Macintosh)
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Using discs on a computer (Macintosh)
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Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh)
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images in the unit, then turn on the unit.
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Menus
Motion picture recording menus
Still picture recording menus (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Menu list
Motion picture playback menus
Other menus
Indications
Recording indications
Indications
Playback indications
Confirmatory indications
Messages
About recovery
Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Frequently asked questions
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Troubleshooting
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Cautions for use
About this unit
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
About the disc
About the SD card
LCD monitor/viewfinder
Causes of condensation
What to do if the lens is fogged up.
Explanation of terms
Automatic white balan ce
About condensation
White balance
Auto focus
Specifications
DVD Video Camera
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Number of recordable pictures on an S D card (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230)
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Optional accessories
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Request for Service Notice:
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Others
LSQT1145.book 146
LSQT1145
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Product
Labor
Customer Services Directory
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
MAIL TO:
Accessory Purchases
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Index
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido
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