Panasonic DVD e.cam VDR VDR-D210 manual

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    Operating Instruction s DVD V ideo Camera Model No. VDR-D310 VDR-D230 VDR-D210 Before connec ting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the inst ructions complet ely . S p anish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en esp añol está incluida. VDR-D310 VDR-D230 V DR-D210 V ideo li ght – µ – SD card com patib le [...]

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    2 LSQT 1 145 Things Y ou Should Know Thank you f or choos ing P anasoni c! Y ou have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market t oday . Used pr operly , we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoy ment. Please take time to fill in the information on t he right. Be s ure to retain t hi s m anu al [...]

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    3 LSQT 1 14 5 THE F OLLOW ING AP PLIES ONL Y IN THE U. S.A. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONL Y I N CANADA ≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT , SD CARDS CAN BE SW AL LOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN T O HANDLE THE SD CARD . CLAS S 1 LASER P ROD UCT IEC 60825-1:2001 CAUTION This pro duct contains a laser diode of higher clas s than 1. T o ensure con[...]

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    4 LSQT 1 145 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully bef ore using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the appli cable safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for futu re r eferen ce. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnin[...]

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    5 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording conte nt The manufa cturer shall in no event be liable for the los s of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, it s accessories or recordable media. IMPORT ANT ∫ Carefully observe cop yright laws Whatever you have reco rded and crea ted can b e used for your p ersonal entertainment o[...]

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    6 LSQT 1 145 Batteri es 1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the spec ified unit to r echarge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the bat tery pack with equipment ot her than the specified unit. ≥ Do not get dirt , sand, liquids, or ot her foreign matter on the terminals. ≥ Do not touch the plug terminals ( i and j ) with met al objec[...]

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    7 LSQT 1 14 5 -If you see this symbol- ≥ SDHC Logo is a t rademark. ≥ miniSD Logo is a trademark. ≥ Apparatus Claims of U.S. Pat ent Nos. 4,631, 603, 4,577,216, and 4,81 9,098, licensed for limited viewing. This product incorporates c opyright protection te chnology that is pr otected by method claims of certain U.S. p atent s and other intel[...]

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    8 LSQT 1 145 Before using Features ... ........... ........... ...... ........... ...... 10 Quick G uide .............. ........... ........... ...... 12 Access ories ........ ........... ............ ..... ...... 15 Part s ide ntificatio n and ha ndling . ...... 16 Us ing th e LCD mon it or ... .... .. .... .... . .... .... .. . 1 9 Using the view[...]

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    9 LSQT 1 14 5 Displayi ng dis c inf ormati on........ ..... .... .... .. 83 Card man agemen t (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) .. ............ ........... 83 Format tin g an S D car d .. .... .... .. .... ..... .... .. .. 83 With other produc t s With a TV ................... ..... ............ ........... 85 Pla yback on T V .. .... ..... .. .... .... .... .. [...]

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    Before u sing 10 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing Features ∫ Easy reco rding! ( l 46 ) No need to s earch fo r the r ecording start position. The new rec ording will not ov erwrit e any prev iously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playba ck! ( l 65) Recorded scenes are disp layed as thumbnails. Y ou can easily search for t he scenes you want t o watch. ∫ Editi[...]

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    Bef or e usi n g 11 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! ( l 86 ) Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible wit h 8 cm (3 z ) discs to play back t he scenes recorded w ith this unit. If you have a DVD recorder wit h hard disk, you can copy (dub) s cenes recorded on a disc with this unit to the har d disk. ∫ Using with [...]

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    12 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing Quick Gu ide ∫ Charging the batter y 1 Connect the AC cabl e to th e AC ad aptor and the AC out let. 2 Put the batter y on the ba ttery m ount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. ∫ Inserting the batter y Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until i t clicks. ∫ Removing the batter[...]

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    13 LSQT 1 14 5 Bef or e usi n g ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D 310/VDR- D230) 1 Slide the card slot cover to open. 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. 3 Securely close t he card slot co ver . ∫ Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the reco rding start/stop butto n to st art recording. 2[...]

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    14 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing 2 Press the Phot oshot button [ ] fully to t ake the picture. VDR-D230: Press the P hotosh ot butto n [ ]. ∫ Motion picture playbac k ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Select the scene to be played back. 2 Press the joystick. 3 Move th e joystick to operate. ∫ Still picture playback (JPE G still pictures) (VDR-D[...]

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    15 LSQT 1 14 5 Bef or e usi n g Accessori es Check the accessories before using this unit. ∫ : S top s the playback and shows the thumbnails. Battery pack (VDR-D310) CGA-DU12 Battery pack (VDR-D230/VDR-D2 10) CGR-DU06 AC adaptor PV -DAC14D AC cable K2CA2CA000 29 or K2CA2CA000 25 DC cable K2GJ2DC0001 1 A V/S cabl e (VDR-D310/VDR-D2 30) K2KZ9CB0000[...]

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    16 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing Part s identification and handlin g 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VD R-D310) Lens (V DR-D230/VD R-D210) 2 Video light (VDR-D230) ( l 54) 3 Micr ophone ( built -in, stereo) 4 White balance sensor ( l 62) Remote control sensor (VDR-D310) ( l 21) 5 Menu but ton [ME NU] ( l 40) 6 Viewf in de r ( l 20) 7 Delete bu tton [ ] ( l 71, [...]

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    17 LSQT 1 14 5 Bef or e usi n g 23 T rip od receptacle ( l 19) 24 Battery rel ease lever [BA T TER Y] ( l 28) 25 LCD monitor ( l 19) 26 T erminal cover 27 Microp hone terminal [MIC] (VDR-D310) ≥ A compatible plug-in pow ered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥ When the unit is connected with the AC adaptor , s ometimes noise may[...]

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    18 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing Adjust the belt lengt h so it fit s your hand. Adjust the belt length and the p ad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt . Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass th e en d of the lens c ap co rd through the belt. 2 Pass the lens cap through th e loop. 3 T o attach or r[...]

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    19 LSQT 1 14 5 Bef or e usi n g Rot ate the lens hood counter- clockw ise A to re move it. ∫ VDR-D310 In order to att ach it, place i nto slot B , and then rotate it clockwise C . ∫ VDR-D 230/VDR-D2 10 In order to att ach it, rotate it clockwi se B . This is a hole for att aching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the opera[...]

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    20 LSQT 1 145 Before u sing 1 Place your finger on the LCD monitor open p a rt A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of th e arro w . ≥ It can open up t o 90 o . 2 Adjust t he ang le of th e LCD monitor as desired. ≥ It can rot ate up to 180 o A towards the lens or 90 o B towards the v iewfinder . ≥ The brightness and color level of[...]

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    21 LSQT 1 14 5 Bef or e usi n g 1 While pressing the stopper A , pull out the batter y holder . 2 Set the but ton-type batte ry with its ( r ) ma rk facing upw ard and then put the batter y holder back in place. ∫ Conc erni ng th e but ton-t ype ba tte ry ≥ When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new batter y (part number: CR2[...]

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    Before u sing 22 LSQT 1 145 Discs a nd cards Discs that ca n be used on this unit Disc type DVD-RAM 8 cm (3 z ) Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm (3 z ) Single sided/double sided (DVD- RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X -SPEE D (2X/1X)] Recording format DVD Video Recording forma t (VR form at) DVD Video Recording format (VR format) DVD-Video fo[...]

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    Bef or e usi n g 23 LSQT 1 14 5 *1 By form atting the disc, it can be us ed repeatedly . ( l 82) *2 DVD playe rs and DV D recorders that suppo rt 8 c m (3 z ) discs . *3 Playback is possible on compatible products . *4 Must be finalized on this unit. ( l 81) Playback is possible on c ompatible products. *5 Must be finalized on this unit. ( l 81) Pl[...]

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    Before u sing 24 LSQT 1 145 ≥ For the purposes of these operating instructi ons, DVD-R and DVD-R DL a re referred t o as the “DVD-R”. ≥ Sti ll pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) ≥ Y ou cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the ot her when using a double sided disc. Y ou will[...]

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    Bef or e usi n g 25 LSQT 1 14 5 When using DV D-RW , s elect whether t o record in DVD Video Rec ording form at (VR f ormat) or DV D- Video format (Video format) a nd then form at the disc. ( l 24, About format t ypes) 1 When a bra nd-new DVD-R W is inserted in this unit, the s creen on t he rig ht ap pears. Sele ct [YE S], th en press t he jo ysti[...]

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    Before u sing 26 LSQT 1 145 ≥ For the purposes of t hese operat ing instructions, S D Memor y Card and SD HC Memor y Card ar e referred to as the “SD card”. ≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit. ≥ Please confirm the latest info rmation on the following website. (T his website is in English only .) http://panas[...]

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    Bef or e usi n g 27 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ How to hol d a disc or car d Do not touc h the recording/ playback su rface or th e terminal surf ace. ∫ When inserting/removing a disc Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get dirty and avoid fingerprint s. ≥ If there is a scra tch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprin ts) on the recording/play[...]

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    28 LSQT 1 145 Setup Setup Power supply When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ≥ If the DC cable is c onnected to th e AC adaptor , then the b attery will not charg e. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor . 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Put th e batte r[...]

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    Setup 29 LSQT 1 14 5 The times shown in t he tables below are for when the temperature is 25 o C (77 o F) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 o C (77 o F), t he charging time will become longer . ∫ Charging time ≥ The charging ti me shown in the table are appr oximations. ≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours[...]

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    Setup 30 LSQT 1 145 ∫ Recordable time (When us ing a DVD- RAM disc ) ≥ The times indicate the r ecordable time when the viewf inder is used . The time s in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used. ≥ The actual recordable time r efers to t he recordable time on a disc whe n repeatedly starting/stopping recording, [...]

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    Setup 31 LSQT 1 14 5 VDR-D230/VDR-D 210: ≥ The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. #### . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. ≥ The recordable times will va ry depending on the status of us e. These times are approximations. The recordable time will become s horter when you use both the viewfinder and the LC D monitor s[...]

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    32 LSQT 1 145 Setup 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adapto r . 3 Connect the DC c able to t his unit. ≥ Do not use the AC cable wit h any other equipment as it is designed only f or this unit. Do not use t he AC cab le from other equip ment with this uni t. ≥ While the DC cable is c o[...]

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    33 LSQT 1 14 5 Setup When the OF F/ON switch is set to ON , the power can be turned on and of f wit h the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in video recording m ode or picture recording mod e. ∫ T o turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or ext end the viewfinder . The status i ndicator lights and t he power turns on. ∫ T o turn o[...]

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    34 LSQT 1 145 Setup A few moments af ter t he ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, the c over of t he disc co mpartment will open slightly . 3 Open t he c over of the di sc comp artment by hand and insert/ remove the di sc. ∫ Inserting disc Fit the disc onto t he spindle in the center and then push the disc down until it clicks into place. A Recording/playback[...]

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    35 LSQT 1 14 5 Setup “SIDE B” recording /playback side is the side with the “SIDE A” mark. A “SI DE A” mar k B The opposite side is the “SIDE A” recor ding/ playback side. ≥ Do not use excessive force when opening the cover . ≥ Do not touch the pi ckup lens or the recording/ playback si de of the d isc. This may impair recording[...]

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    36 LSQT 1 145 Setup 3 Insert /rem ove the SD c ard i nto/ from the card slot. ≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. ≥ When remov ing the S D card, pres s the center of the SD c ard and t hen pull it straight out. 4 Secur ely clo se the card slo t cover . ∫ Concerning the SD card[...]

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    37 LSQT 1 14 5 Setup Move the joystick up, down, le f t, or right t o select an it em or scene, an d then p ress th e joyst ick to set it. ≥ Menu screen operations ( l 40) ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press t he c enter of the joy stick, and icons will be displayed on the sc reen . ≥ The indication disappears when the center of th[...]

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    Setup 38 LSQT 1 145 About auto mode and manual mode ( l 45) V ideo r eco rding mode ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed whil e recording. Video p layback mode About the operation ico ns displayed in each mode Ico n Direction Funct ion Page (1/2) 3 Backlight compensation 55 2 Fade 55 1 Help mode 40 (2/2) 3 MagicPix 57 2 Soft skin mode 5[...]

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    Setup 39 LSQT 1 14 5 Picture recording mode (VDR-D310/V DR-D230) Picture playb ack mode (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) Ico n Direction Funct ion Page (1/2) 3 Backlight compensation 55 Ø 2 Self t ime r 58 1 Help mode 40 (2/2) 2 Soft skin mode 56 1 T ele macro (VDR-D310) 57 In manual m ode (3/3) 3 White balance 61 2 Iris or gain value 63 1 Shutter speed 63 In [...]

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    40 LSQT 1 145 Setup ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOC US switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . 1 Press t he joy stick to dis play the icon during the recording p a use. 2 Move t he joy stick right t o sele ct [] . 3 Move the [...]

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    41 LSQT 1 14 5 Setup 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the de sired top menu. 3 Move t he joy stick right o r press the joy stick. 4 Move the joystick up or down in orde r to se lect th e subme nu item. 5 Move t he joy stick right o r press the joy stick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in orde r to se lect th e desire d it em. 7 Pre[...]

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    42 LSQT 1 145 Setup ≥ Use the direc tion buttons ( 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ) and ENTER butt on in place of t he joystick on t he main unit. 3 Press t he M ENU button to exit the me nu scre en. Setting date and time When the unit i s turned on for the first t ime, a message asking you to set the date and t ime will appear . ≥ Select [YES ] and press the j[...]

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    43 LSQT 1 14 5 Setup ≥ The date and time function a re driven by a built-in lithium bat tery . ≥ Make s ure to check the ti me before rec ording. ≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the fol lowing steps to charge the battery . When you turn on the power f or the first t ime after charging, a mes[...]

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    Recording 44 LSQT 1 145 Recording Before rec ording 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body . 5 Slightly open you r legs. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictur es with t he sunlight behind you. If the subject is backli t, [...]

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    Recording 45 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ About auto mode Set the A UTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch t o A UTO, and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically . j Auto white balance ( l 136) j Au to foc u sin g ( l 137) Depending on the brightness of t he subject et c., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optim[...]

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    Recording 46 LSQT 1 145 Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. ≥ When the unit i s purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [ 16:9] for recording images compatible wi th a wide-screen TV . T o watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting ( l 59) before recording th[...]

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    Recording 47 LSQT 1 14 5 ≥ When about 5 minutes hav e passed without any oper ation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit , turn it on again. This setting c an also be set to [ OFF]. ( l 1 17, [P OWER SA VE]) A Recordi ng mode B Remaining time left for recordin[...]

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    Recording 48 LSQT 1 145 ∫ Approximate record able time fo r 1 d isc (single sid ed) ≥ This unit r ecords in V BR. VBR is an abbr eviation for V a riable Bit Rate. VB R recording automatically varies the bit ra te (amoun t of data in a fixed time) depending on t he subject being recorded. T his means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded[...]

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    Recording 49 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording still pi ctures (JPEG stil l pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SI ZE] is set to [ ] (VDR-D310)/[ ] (VDR-D230) for recording pictures compatible with a w ide-scree n TV (16:9). T o record pict ures with a 4:3 aspec t ratio, change t [...]

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    Recording 50 LSQT 1 145 5 Press the Photoshot butt on [ ] fully to t ake the picture. ∫ VDR-D230 4 Press the Photoshot butt on [ ]. The unit automat ically focuses on the s ubject at t he center of screen (w hen auto focus is selected). ≥ For information about the number of recordable still pi ctures on an SD card ( l 141) ≥ The sound c annot[...]

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    Recording 51 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ T o record still pictures clearly ≥ When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4 k or higher , it is difficult t o reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend dec reasing the zoom m agnification and approaching the s ubject when recor ding. ≥ When recording still pictures, hold[...]

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    Recording 52 LSQT 1 145 ∫ [PICTURE SIZE] Changing the recording size. Press t he MENU b utto n, then select [BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired item an d pres s the joys tick. VDR-D310: VDR-D230: ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SI ZE] is set to [ ] (VDR-D310)/[ ] (VDR- D230). The sides of pict ures rec orded with a 16:9 aspect ra tio may[...]

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    53 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording V arious record ing functions (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (- RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) VDR-D310: Y ou can zoom in up to 1 0 k optically . VDR-D230/VDR-D 210: Y ou can zoom in up to 3 2 k optically . ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect or . Move the zoom lev er . ≥ When zooming in while holdi ng this unit by hand, we rec ommend us ing[...]

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    54 LSQT 1 145 Recording ≥ This function c annot be u sed in picture recording mode. (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (- RW‹V›) (-R) The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly . ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . Press t he MENU b [...]

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    55 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording T o eliminate washed out images, us e this mode. 3 V ideo l igh t off ≥ The subject should be w ithin 1.5 m (5 f eet) of the unit. ≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in use. ≥ Do not look directly into the light. ≥ If the video light is used with a conversion lens a[...]

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    56 LSQT 1 145 Recording 2 Move t he joy stick lef t to se lect [] . 3 Pres s the r ecordi ng start/stop button. St art recording. (Fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. Pause reco rding. (Fade o ut) The image/audio gradually disappears. After t he image/audio complet ely disappears, r ecording stops. ≥ After record[...]

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    57 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording ≥ If the background or anything el se in the scene has colors similar to the skin c olor , they will also be smoothed. ≥ If the brightness is insuf ficient, the ef fect may not be clear . ≥ Y ou may not be able to see the f ace clearly when recording a distant person. In this case, cancel soft skin m ode or zoom in on[...]

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    58 LSQT 1 145 Recording ≥ If it is difficult to foc us, adjust the focus manually . ( l 61) T o c ancel t he Magi cPix func tion Select [ ] again. ≥ The MagicP ix function m akes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30 k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded b rightly . Fo r this reas on, bright dots that are usu[...]

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    59 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording T o c ancel t he Re cordin g guidel ine function Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ The guidelines do n ot appear on the images actually recorded. ≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rot ating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself. (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›[...]

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    60 LSQT 1 145 Recording ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . Press t he MENU b utto n, then select [ADV ANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and pr ess the joystic k. T o c ancel t he wind noise re duct ion function Press the MENU button, then select [ADV ANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ [...]

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    61 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording ≥ Avoid recording under flu orescent light, mercury light or s odium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥ If you record a s ubject illuminated with st rong light or a highly reflective subject , vertical lines of light may appear . ≥ If the brightness is insuf ficient, the sports [...]

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    62 LSQT 1 145 Recording 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon show n in the illustration is displayed automatically . 2 Move th e j oys tic k u p to sel ect [] . 3 Move the joystick lef t or right to select t he whit e ba lance mo de. T o re store to the automa tic adjus tment Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ Y ou can also re[...]

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    63 LSQT 1 14 5 Recording will temporarily be bl ack. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually .) 1 Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 2 White balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.) ≥ When the unit i s turned on with the l ens cap attached, t he automatic white balance adjustment may not[...]

  • Page 64

    64 LSQT 1 145 Recording ≥ Y ou ma y see v ertical lines of light in the playback image o f a bright ly shining subjec t or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. ≥ During normal playback, image movement may no t look smooth. ≥ When recording in an extremely bright place, the screen may chan ge co lor or flicke r . If so adj[...]

  • Page 65

    Playback 65 LSQT 1 14 5 Playback Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Play back the motion pictures and the MPEG st ill pictures (V DR-D210) reco rded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mode dia l to sel ect . The motion pictures and t he MPE G still pictures (VDR-D210) recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select th[...]

  • Page 66

    Playback 66 LSQT 1 145 ≥ The time displayed may be dif ferent from the recording time and it may take t ime to display the thumbnail display whe n playing back moti on pictures rec orded on another product. ≥ The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on other products. Move and hold the joystick right [...]

  • Page 67

    Playback 67 LSQT 1 14 5 1 Move t he joy stick up dur ing playb ack t o pause the playb ack. 2 Move t he joy stick right. (The f rames will be adv anced o ne at a time in the rever se di rection w hen you mo ve the joystick left.) ≥ Normal playb ack is r estored when you mo ve the joystick up. ∫ Operating with the remote control (VDR-D310) 1 Pre[...]

  • Page 68

    Playback 68 LSQT 1 145 2 Selec t the d ate fo r playb ack, t hen pre ss th e joysti ck. The scenes recorded on the sa me day are disp layed as thumbnails. 3 Select the scene to be played back. ≥ Even if s cenes are recorded on the sam e day , they ar e group ed separately in the following cases. j When the number of scenes exceeds 99 (RAM) (-RW?[...]

  • Page 69

    Playback 69 LSQT 1 14 5 S till picture playback (JP EG still picture s) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (SD) Play back t he still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dia l to sel ect . The still pictures recorded on the S D card ar e displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the file to be played ba ck. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file[...]

  • Page 70

    Playback 70 LSQT 1 145 ≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show . ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the acce ss lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card. ≥ It t akes time to display the file depending on the number of pi xels of the file. ≥ When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display , playback is not possible.[...]

  • Page 71

    71 LSQT 1 14 5 Edi ting Editing Editing scenes (RAM) ( -RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes canno t be restored . ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video form at) and DVD- R cannot be deleted. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Press t he butt on dur ing playb ack. 2 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ¬ Rot [...]

  • Page 72

    72 LSQT 1 145 Edi ting ≥ Do not turn of f t his unit while deleti ng. ≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with sufficient battery power or us e the AC ada ptor . ≥ It may not be possible to delet e scenes that have been divided. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete t hem. (RAM) ( -RW‹VR›) T o delete an unnecessary portion of a [...]

  • Page 73

    73 LSQT 1 14 5 Edi ting 2 Select th e scene to be co mbined, then p ress th e joyst ick. ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined. ≥ If you wish to combine sc enes that are not next to each other or scenes with different recording dates, first crea te a playlist and then c ombine the scenes on the playlist. ( l 73, 77) 3 When t he c[...]

  • Page 74

    74 LSQT 1 145 Edi ting 2 Select the scene to be added to the pla ylist, then pr ess t he joysti ck. The selected scene is encircled by a red f rame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the order that they were sele[...]

  • Page 75

    75 LSQT 1 14 5 Edi ting ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not af fect the original scenes. ∫ Deletin g scen es one at a time ¬ Selec t playlis t playba ck mode . ( l 74, step s 1 and 2) 1 Press t he butt on dur ing playb ack. 2 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ∫ Deleting multiple scene[...]

  • Page 76

    76 LSQT 1 145 Edi ting 1 Press t he M ENU button , then select [ EDIT] # [ADD ] # [Y ES] and pr ess the joystic k. 2 Select the scene to be added , then p ress th e joyst ick. The selected scene is encircled by a red f rame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. ≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. ?[...]

  • Page 77

    77 LSQT 1 14 5 Edi ting 1 Press t he M ENU button , then select [ EDIT ] # [DIV IDE ] # [YES] and pr ess the joystic k. 2 Select the scene to be divided, then p ress th e joyst ick. The selected scene is played back. 3 When you r each the are a wher e you wan t to d ivide the sc ene, move t he joy stick d own t o set the dividing p oint. ≥ Using [...]

  • Page 78

    78 LSQT 1 145 Edi ting Editing still pictur es (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (SD) The deleted files c annot be restored. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Press t he butt on dur ing playb ack. 2 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Press the button in the thumbnai[...]

  • Page 79

    79 LSQT 1 14 5 Edi ting ≥ If files conforming to DCF st andard are deleted, all t he data related to the files wil l be deleted. (SD) S til l picture fi les recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they are not delete d by m ist ake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delet e all the fi les.) ¬ Rot a[...]

  • Page 80

    80 LSQT 1 145 Edi ting T o c ancel a ll DPOF settin gs Press the MENU button, then select [PIC T . SE TUP] # [D POF SET] # [CANCEL ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. ∫ What is DPOF ? DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables picture pr inting informa tion t[...]

  • Page 81

    81 LSQT 1 14 5 Disc and car d manag ement Disc an d card manage ment Disc management (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) If you insert a DVD- RW or a DVD-R disc recorded in t his unit (th at has n ot been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder , computer , etc., the disc may become unusa ble. Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit bef[...]

  • Page 82

    82 LSQT 1 145 Disc and card m anagement (-RW‹V›) ¬ Rot ate the mode dial to s elect . 1 Press t he M ENU button , then select [ DISC SET UP] # [UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press t he jo ystick . 2 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exi[...]

  • Page 83

    83 LSQT 1 14 5 Disc and car d manag ement [FORMA T DISC] # [YES] and press t he jo ystick . ≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM, sk ip to step 3 . 2 (When formatting a DVD-RW only) Select for mat type ( l 24), t hen press t he jo ystick . 3 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ≥ When formatting is compl[...]

  • Page 84

    84 LSQT 1 145 Disc and card m anagement 1 Press t he M ENU button , then select [ SETUP ] # [FORMA T CARD] # [YES] and press t he jo ystick . 2 When t he conf irmat ion mess age appea rs, sel ect [YE S], then pr ess the joy stick. ≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU button to exit the messag e sc reen. ≥ Use thi s uni t to fo rma t S [...]

  • Page 85

    85 LSQT 1 14 5 Wit h other pr oduct s With other products With a T V (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (- RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The motion pictures and st ill pictures recorded by this unit can be played b ack on a TV . ≥ Use the A C adaptor to free yo u from worrying about the ba ttery running dow n. 1 Connect this unit and a TV . A A V/S cable (VDR-D310/VDR-[...]

  • Page 86

    86 LSQT 1 145 Wit h other pr oduct s ≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9]. ∫ T o d ispla y the on -screen information on the TV (VDR -D310) The information dis played on t he screen (operation icon and t ime code, etc.) can be displayed on the TV . Press the EXT DISPLA Y button on the re mote con tro l. ≥ Press the button again to er[...]

  • Page 87

    87 LSQT 1 14 5 Wit h other pr oduct s Refer to the operating instructions of the playback d evice. ≥ The recording time is not displayed. (RAM) (-RW‹ VR›) (- RW‹V›) (-R) If you h ave a DV D recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk. ≥ Do not insert a DV D-RW or a DV D-R disc recorded in t his u[...]

  • Page 88

    88 LSQT 1 145 Wit h other pr oduct s 1 Connect this unit and a video device. A A V/S cable (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (supplied) A V cable ( VDR-D210) ( supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as f ar as they will go. * If the video device has an S Video terminal, also connect the S V ideo plug int o it. This allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures. (VDR-D310/[...]

  • Page 89

    89 LSQT 1 14 5 Wit h other pr oduct s 3 Select a file to be printed, then press t he jo ystick . The number of pictures set is displayed. 4 Move t he joy stick up or do wn to select the desire d number of prints, then press the joystic k. ≥ Y ou can set up to 9 print s. ≥ T o canc el the setting, set t he number of prints to [0] . ≥ Up to 8 f[...]

  • Page 90

    90 LSQT 1 145 Wit h other pr oduct s ≥ Y ou may not be able to print sti ll pictures recorded w ith other produc ts. ≥ When the unit i s connected directly to the printer , t he D POF settings ca nnot be used. ≥ Connect the printer directly t o this unit. Do not use a USB hub. LSQT1145.book 90 ページ 2 006 年12月28 日 [...]

  • Page 91

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 91 LSQT 1 14 5 With a co mputer (VDR-D3 10/VDR-D230) Before using with a com puter (Windo ws) ∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer , be sure to finalize i t on this unit. * Y ou cannot write to a DVD-RW . ∫ When using a DVD-R W (V[...]

  • Page 92

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 92 LSQT 1 145 The following software ap plications are contai ned on the provided CD-ROM. ∫ DVD-RAM Drive r This is neces sary t o configure the unit as a drive on a computer . DVDForm: This is used to f ormat D VD-RAM on a com puter . ∫ DVD-MovieAlbum DVD-Movi eAlbumSE: This software is f or playing bac k a[...]

  • Page 93

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 93 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is f or creating a DVD-Video disc. Use this so ftware when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion p ictures edited using DVD-Movie AlbumSE. For details, refer to page 105. 1 Export the images fr om a DVD-RAM or DVD-R W (VR format) with DVD-MovieAlbumSE . A File Export 2[...]

  • Page 94

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 94 LSQT 1 145 ≥ A CD-R OM dr ive is neces sary to inst all t he supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer , or when dev ices are c onnected through USB hubs or by using extension cables , proper ope ration is not g uaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable w hen[...]

  • Page 95

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 95 LSQT 1 14 5 ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO 2.5 ≥ Even if the s ystem requirements mentioned in t hese operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software cannot be used on a Macintosh OS. ≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installe d automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥ [...]

  • Page 96

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 96 LSQT 1 145 ∫ Using Built-in SD Drive ≥ The USB equipment operates with the d river installed as standard in the OS. Pers onal c omput er IBM P C/A T compatible persona l computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Prof essional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP P rofessional CPU Intel Pentium [...]

  • Page 97

    97 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Y ou (“Licensee”) are grant ed a li cense for the Software defined i n this End User Sof tware Agreement ( “Agreement ”) on c ondition that you agree to t he terms and condition s of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to [...]

  • Page 98

    98 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) ≥ Before starting the i nstallation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the soft ware is being installed. ≥ If another DVD-RAM Driver is already installed in your computer , check this D VD-RAM D river. If pack[...]

  • Page 99

    99 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) Check t he cont ents, then click [ k ] at the top righ t of window . 8 Click [Finish]. Windows 2000 o nly: The detection of device w ill st art, after which it will t ake several minutes f or the computer to detect the dev ice. When detect ing the device is complete, a mess age that pr ompts you t [...]

  • Page 100

    100 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 4 Select [NTSC (North Ame rica)] for th e TV sy stem, c lick [N ext]. Continue to follow t he on-screen messages to install it. 5 Click [Finish]. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer . The introduction m ovie start s. Click [T o continue the installation] at the end of the introduction m ovie and[...]

  • Page 101

    101 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) [Pan asonic] # [DVD camcorders ] # [DV D c amc or de rs] . A sc reen showing a brief explanation of t he application is displayed. 2 Click [Close]. 3 Click th e de sired it em to start it. A DVD-Movi eAlbum starts B DVDfunSTUDIO start s C Images rec orded on this unit are cop ied to the hard disk [...]

  • Page 102

    102 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 2 Selec t the software applic ation to be deleted, then click [Change/ Remove] ([Change or Remov e] or [Add/Remove]). ≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on-screen instructions. ≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to reboot the computer . Connection and recognitio n (Wind[...]

  • Page 103

    103 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) ≥ When a com puter is acc essing a disc or card in this unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp lights. (When a card is being accessed, appears on the LCD m onitor . ) Do n ot disconnect the U SB cable or A C adaptor while the disc or card is being ac cessed as it may damage the da ta. ≥ [...]

  • Page 104

    104 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) ≥ When data not supported by this unit has been recorded on a computer , it will not be recognized b y this unit. 1 Double click the icon in task tray . Hardware disc onnect dialog appears. ≥ Depending on your computer ’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. 2 Selec t [USB M ass Storage[...]

  • Page 105

    105 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) When using a card: [USB M ass S torage Device] is displayed at [Universal Serial Bus controllers] . ∫ If the d river has not been recognized pr operly [!] or [Un known device] appear s at [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other device s], etc. (Where the display will appear depends on t he [...]

  • Page 106

    106 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) ≥ If the screen showing a brief explanation of the application is displayed, close it. DVD-Movie AlbumSE starts and t he images recorded on the disc are displayed. 5 (When using a DVD-RAM only) Edit the images on t he disc as required. 6 Click [Export]. 7 Set the exp ort settings in the [Export [...]

  • Page 107

    107 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 12 Click [Burning]. Writing t o the disc starts . When writing is complete, the disc is ejected automatically . ≥ The DI SC E JECT lever on t his unit does not work when the unit is connected to a computer . Use the so ftware’s eject button to eject the disc. (W hen not using the s oftware, us[...]

  • Page 108

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 108 LSQT 1 145 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) ∫ When using a disc recorded on this unit Before using DVD-RW (VR for mat), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on the computer , finali ze them on this unit. ∫ When using an SD card recorded on this unit ≥ Always use the AC adaptor when connecting the un[...]

  • Page 109

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 109 LSQT 1 14 5 The following software ap plication is contained on the pr ovided CD-RO M. ∫ Imag eM ixe r 3 This software is f or playing bac k mot ion pictures recor ded on a disc, importing motion pictures to a computer , creating a DVD-Video disc et c. Use this so ftware when burnin g a DVD- Video disc from[...]

  • Page 110

    With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) 11 0 LSQT 1 145 ≥ A CD-R OM drive is necessary to install the s upplied software. ≥ Even if the s ystem requirements mentioned in t hese operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable w hen c onnecting to the computer . (Operation is not guaranteed with an[...]

  • Page 111

    111 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) Inst allation (Macintosh) ≥ Before starting the i nstallation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the soft ware is being installed. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer . [P ANASO NIC] CD-R OM icon appear s. 2 [...]

  • Page 112

    11 2 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) Using d iscs on a computer (Macintosh) Using ImageMix er 3, you c an create a DVD- Video disc from the i mages recorded on this unit . ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DV D-R on a computer , finalize them on this unit. ≥ T o crea te a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-[...]

  • Page 113

    11 3 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) 8 Select the scenes to be added to the DVD-V ideo and then click [DVD List]. 9 Sel ect th e DV D me nu, th e di sc size and the picture quality and then cl ick [O K]. A new list is created in [DVD List] in [Source]. ≥ Y ou can add images to the disc to be created by dragging and dropping files [...]

  • Page 114

    11 4 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR- D230) ≥ If you disconnect the USB cabl e while the access lamp is on, it may damage the data. Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh) ¬ Connec t this uni t to the AC a daptor . 1 Insert an S D card with record ed images in the u nit, then turn o n the unit. 2 Connect this unit and a computer . A [...]

  • Page 115

    11 5 LSQT 1 14 5 With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) Drag the [NO_NAME] icon into the T rash and t hen disconnect the USB cable. ≥ If you disconnect the USB cabl e while the access lamp is on or whil e appears on the LCD monitor , it may damage the data. T o disconnect U SB cable safe ly LSQT1145.book 115 ページ 2 006 年12月2?[...]

  • Page 116

    11 6 LSQT 1 145 Others Others Menus Motion picture recording menus ∫ [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] ( l 60) [GUIDE LINES] ( l 58) [R EC MO DE ] ( l 47) [ASP ECT ] ( l 59) [CLO CK SET] ( l 42) ∫ [ADV ANCED] [D. ZOO M ] ( l 53) [O.I .S.] ( l 59) [F ADE C OLOR] ( l 56) [WIN D CUT] ( l 59) [ZOO M MI C] ( l 54) [SHTR EFFECT ] (V DR-D210) ( l 51) ∫ [DISC SET[...]

  • Page 117

    11 7 LSQT 1 14 5 Others ∫ [DISC SET UP ] [FINALIZE ] ( l 81) [UN-FINALIZE] ( l 82) [DISC PROTECT] ( l 82) [FORMA T DISC] ( l 82) [IN FO RMA TI ON] ( l 83) ∫ [SETU P] [DISPLA Y] ( l 1 17) [D A TE/TI ME ] ( l 42) [DA TE FO RMA T] ( l 42) [PO WER SA VE] ( l 1 17) [BEEP S OUND] ( l 1 17) [LCD SE T] ( l 43) [EVF S ET] ( l 43) [TV A SPECT ] ( l 85) ?[...]

  • Page 118

    11 8 LSQT 1 145 Others When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the computer or the printer , etc. 2 Beep s When you pause recording When you t urn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs e.g. recording not st arting. Check the s entence displayed on the sc reen. ( l 121) ∫ [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that [...]

  • Page 119

    11 9 LSQT 1 14 5 Others ∫ Playb ack ind icat ions Zoom m icrophone Wind noise reduction , , Motion picture recording mode 5 S ports mode Portrait mode Low light mode S potlight mode Surf & sn ow mode Auto white balance Indoor mode (reco rding under incandescen t lamp) Outdoor mode Manual a djustment mode Di sc ty pe DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format)[...]

  • Page 120

    120 LSQT 1 145 Others ∫ Confirmatory indications 1 DPOF already set (to more than 1) Locked still pictures VDR-D310: VDR-D230: Number of recording pixels for still pictures 2048 k 1512 1920 k 1080 1280 k 960 640 k 480 640 k 480 640 k 360 The picture size is not displayed for still pictures recorded with other products that have different picture [...]

  • Page 121

    Others 121 LSQT 1 14 5 Messa ges CANNOT READ THIS DISC. PLEASE CHECK FOR SCRA TCHE S OR ST AINS ON D ISC . The disc is scratched or dirty . Eject the disc and clean it. ( l 27) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc. NO DA T A. There are no i mages recor ded on the disc or card. THIS DISC I S INCOMP A TIBLE. Y ou inserted an i ncompatib[...]

  • Page 122

    Others 122 LSQT 1 145 It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a f ile normally when, f or example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found w hen a disc is accessed, the following message may appear . Be sur e to follow t he message s. (Repairing may take time depen[...]

  • Page 123

    Others 123 LSQT 1 14 5 Functi ons that cannot be used simult aneously Some funct ions in this un it are disa bled or cannot be select ed due to the unit’ s specifi cati ons. The t able bel ow sh ows e xample s of funct ions res trict ed b y var ious condi tion s. Funct ions C onditio ns wh ich disable the functions Digit al zoom ≥ In picture re[...]

  • Page 124

    Others 124 LSQT 1 145 Frequently asked questions What kin d of discs can be u sed? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW , DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm (3 z ) non-cartridge dis cs. ( l 22) Can discs wi th a cartridge b e used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or p[...]

  • Page 125

    Others 125 LSQT 1 14 5 Is playback possible on a computer? (W indows) DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format): Use the supplied software DVD-MovieA lbumSE. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR for mat) on a computer , be sure to finalize it on this unit. DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R: Finalize the disc on this unit and then play it back with com mercially av ailable DVD[...]

  • Page 126

    Others 126 LSQT 1 145 Is edi ting po ssibl e on a computer (Macint osh) ? Use Image Mixer 3. ≥ Motion pict ures that hav e been sav ed to the ImageMixer 3 library can be edited. ≥ Before us ing DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD -R on a computer , finalize them on this unit. Is it possibl e to save dat a to a comp uter (Macintosh [...]

  • Page 127

    Others 127 LSQT 1 14 5 T roubleshoo ting Proble m Check points Thi s un it ca nno t be tur ned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the bat tery using the A C adaptor . ( l 28 ) ≥ The batt ery protection circuit may have o perated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is[...]

  • Page 128

    Others 128 LSQT 1 145 The remote control does not funct ion. ≥ Has the button-typ e battery of the remote control run out? # Replace it with a new button-type battery . ( l 20) The DISC EJECT lever doe s not wor k. ≥ The di sc cover will no t open un less the un it is po wered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor . ≥ The DISC EJECT leve[...]

  • Page 129

    Others 129 LSQT 1 14 5 Recorded still pictures are not clear . ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely det ailed object s with [PICT .QUALIT Y] set at [ ]? # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT .QUALITY] set at [ ] , the images may br eak up into a mo saic -lik e patte rn. Rec ord w ith [P ICT . QU ALIT Y] set at [[...]

  • Page 130

    Others 130 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (Windows) The indication disappears. The screen is frozen. No operation can b e performed. ≥ Is this un it connected to a computer? # No operation can be performed on th is unit when it is connect ed to a com puter . ≥ T urn o ff th e power to thi s unit. I f the p ower cannot b e turn ed off, press the RES[...]

  • Page 131

    Others 131 LSQT 1 14 5 When DVD-MovieAlbumSE is st arted, the [Mount Information] dialog box appears. ≥ Y ou inserted an incompatible disc. # A disc other than a DVD-RA M or a DVD -RW (VR form at) is loaded in the drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). ≥ If there are multiple drives, a d rive [...]

  • Page 132

    Others 132 LSQT 1 145 With a computer (Macintosh) Proble m Check points Even if connected by the USB cab le, this uni t is not reco gni zed by t he computer . ≥ The USB fu nction selection screen does n ot appear if the USB cable is co nnected w hile the men u screen is d isplayed. # Close the m enu screen before con necting the US B cable. ≥ I[...]

  • Page 133

    133 LSQT 1 14 5 Others Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and card becom e warm af ter long operation, but th is is not a malfunction. Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagn etic equipment (such as microwave ovens, T Vs, video game s etc.). ≥ If you use the DVD V ideo Camera on top of or near a TV , the pictures and s[...]

  • Page 134

    134 LSQT 1 145 Others ≥ This unit is not intended fo r industrial use. When you are not go ing to use th e unit fo r an extended time ≥ When stor ing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, it is recommended that you place a desiccant (silica gel) in wit h it. The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery . It is susceptible to[...]

  • Page 135

    135 LSQT 1 14 5 Others ≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or d irt on d isc or if it is war ped, t he foll owing phenomen a may occur: j Block noise in playback image j Momentary st op of p layback image j Sound interrupt ed during playback, or abnormal sound j Scenes are displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display j Disc cannot correctly be recognized[...]

  • Page 136

    136 LSQT 1 145 Others When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly . Make ev ery effort to ens ure that conde nsation does not form. If it does f orm, take the actions described below . Causes of condensation Condensation takes p lace when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follo ws. [...]

  • Page 137

    137 LSQT 1 14 5 Others source. For light outside the functional automatic white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjust ment mode. Whit e ba lan ce The images recorded by the unit may be come bluish or re ddish under t he influence of certain light sources. T o avoid such phenom ena, adjust the white balance . White balance ad[...]

  • Page 138

    Others 138 LSQT 1 145 S pecificati ons DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power s ource: Pow er c on sum pti on: DC 7.9 V/7 .2 V Recording 7.0 W (VDR-D310)/6.0 W (VDR-D230/V DR-D210) Signal syste m EIA S t andard: 525 lines, 60 f ields NTSC color signal Recording format DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM , DVD -RW) DVD-Video format (D VD[...]

  • Page 139

    Others 139 LSQT 1 14 5 Motion pic ture s Still p ictures (VDR-D31 0/VDR-D230) Minimum required illu mi nat ion 12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60) [approx. 1 lx (VDR-D310)/ approx. 2 lx (VDR-D230/ VDR-D210) with the MagicP ix function] Vi deo output l evel 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ SV i d e o outp ut level (VDR-D310/VDR-D23 0) Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ C: 0. 2 8 6 Vp -[...]

  • Page 140

    Others 140 LSQT 1 145 AC adaptor Information for your safety S peci fications m ay change without prior notice. Picture si ze VDR-D310: 2048 k 1512, 1920 k 1080 (16:9), 1280 k 960, 640 k 480 VDR-D230: 640 k 480, 640 k 360 ( 16:9) Power s ource: Pow er c on sum pti on: DC outpu t: AC 1 10 V to 240 V , 50/60 H z 19 W DC 7.9 V , 1.4 A (Unit operati on[...]

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    Others 141 LSQT 1 14 5 VDR-D310: Number of r ecor da ble p ict ures on an SD ca rd (VDR -D310 / VDR-D2 30) Picture si ze (2048 k 1512 ) (1920 k 1080 ) Picture quality 8M B 35 47 16 MB 81 31 01 7 32 MB 18 29 24 39 64 MB 39 61 51 81 128 MB 75 120 98 155 256 MB 160 250 210 330 512 MB 320 490 410 650 1G B 630 990 820 1290 2G B 1290 2010 1680 2630 4G B [...]

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    Others 142 LSQT 1 145 VDR-D230: ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whet her [ ] and [ ] are u sed together and on the subject being recorded. ≥ The numbers shown in the t able are approximations. Picture si ze (640 k 480) ( 640 k 360) Picture quality 8M B 42 86 42 86 16 MB 97 195 97 195 32 MB 210 420 210 420 64 MB 430 870 430 870 12[...]

  • Page 143

    Others 143 LSQT 1 14 5 Optional accessori es Some optional accessories may not be available in some cou ntries. * P lease refer to page 29 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and /or model nu mbers may vary by co untry . Please co nsult your lo cal dealer . Accessory No. Figur e Description LM-AF30U [...]

  • Page 144

    Others 144 LSQT 1 145 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. Accessory Order Form (For US A Customers) T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLO WING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S ACCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F , P ACIFIC[...]

  • Page 145

    Others 145 LSQT 1 14 5 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Request f or Ser vice Notice: Please photocop y this f orm when making a request f or ser vice notice, in the unlik ely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include y our proof of pur c hase. (F ailure to do so will dela y your repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , ple[...]

  • Page 146

    Others 146 LSQT 1 145 Limited W arranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Labor Ni[...]

  • Page 147

    Others 147 LSQT 1 14 5 Customer Serv ice s Direc tory Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information l 148 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: [...]

  • Page 148

    Others 148 LSQT 1 145 W arranty (For Canadian Custom ers) P anasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Driv e, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY P anasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from def ects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such def ect for a period as stated below from the date [...]

  • Page 149

    149 LSQT 1 14 5 Others Others Inde x ∫ A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 32, 134 Ape rtur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Auto focu s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 37 Auto Ground-directional S t andby (AGS) . . . . 45 Automat ic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,[...]

  • Page 150

    150 LSQT 1 145 Others ∫ V Video f ormat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Video l ight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Viewf in der . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0, 43, 13 5 V olume adju stme nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 VR forma t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

  • Page 151

    151 LSQT 1 14 5 Others Others S p ani sh Quick Use Guide/ Guía española p ara el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería 1 Conecte e l cable eléctrico d e CA al adapt ador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta l a batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ∫ Montaje de la b atería Empuje l a batería con tra el po[...]

  • Page 152

    152 LSQT 1 145 Others ∫ Cómo insert ar/quit ar una t arjet a SD (VDR -D310/VDR-D23 0) 1 Deslice la tap a de la ranura para tarj et as p ara abrirla. 2 Inserte/quite la t arjet a SD en/de la ranura de la tarjet a. 3 Cierre firmemente la t ap a de la ranura de la tar jet a. ∫ Graba ción de imágenes dinámicas ≥ Gire el select or de m odo par[...]

  • Page 153

    153 LSQT 1 14 5 Others VDR-D310: 1 Pulse el botón de toma fo tográfica [ ] a medias p ara enfocar al sujeto. (Solo en el modo de enf oque automá tico ) 2 Pulse completamente el botón de toma fotogr áfica [ ] para tomar la fo to. VDR-D230: Pulse el b otón de toma fotográf ica [ ]. ∫ Reprod ucción d e imágen es dinámicas ≥ Gire el selec[...]

  • Page 154

    154 LSQT 1 145 Others 2 Pulse el jo ystick. 3 Mueva el joystick p ara obr ar . 1 / ; : La exposición de diapositivas inicia/se interrumpe. E : Reproduce la imagen anterior . D : Reproduce la imagen siguiente. ∫ : Detiene la r eproducción y muestr a las miniaturas. LSQT1145.book 154 ページ 2 006 年12月28 日 木曜日  ?[...]

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    155 LSQT 1 14 5 LSQT1145.book 155 ページ 2 006 年12月28 日 木曜日  午前9時34 分[...]

  • Page 156

    Printed in Indonesia LSQT1 145 D F1 106Mc Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W a y , Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, On[...]