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..., contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1011 B Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.VDR-D300 VDR-D250 Before using Setup Recording Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español est...
..., contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1011 B Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.VDR-D300 VDR-D250 Before using Setup Recording Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español est...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... . . . . 26 Disc and card handling 27 Setup Power supply 28 Charging the battery 28 Connecting to the AC outlet 30 Turning the unit on/off 30 Inserting/removing a disc 32 Inserting/removing an SD card . . . . . 34 Selecting a mode 35 How to use the joystick 36 Switching the language 41 Using the menu screen 42 Setting date and time 45 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder. . . . 47 Recording Before recording 48 Recording motion pictures 50 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 51 Recording still pictures 52 Number of...
... . . . . 26 Disc and card handling 27 Setup Power supply 28 Charging the battery 28 Connecting to the AC outlet 30 Turning the unit on/off 30 Inserting/removing a disc 32 Inserting/removing an SD card . . . . . 34 Selecting a mode 35 How to use the joystick 36 Switching the language 41 Using the menu screen 42 Setting date and time 45 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder. . . . 47 Recording Before recording 48 Recording motion pictures 50 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 51 Recording still pictures 52 Number of...
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... on provided CD-ROM 131 Operating environment 133 Installation (Macintosh 135 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 136 Software application uninstallation . . . . 136 Using discs on a computer (Macintosh 137 Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc 137 To disconnect USB cable safely 139 Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh 140 Connection 140 Copying still picture files to a computer. . . 141 To disconnect USB cable safely 141 Others Menus 142 Menu list 142...
... on provided CD-ROM 131 Operating environment 133 Installation (Macintosh 135 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 136 Software application uninstallation . . . . 136 Using discs on a computer (Macintosh 137 Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc 137 To disconnect USB cable safely 139 Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh 140 Connection 140 Copying still picture files to a computer. . . 141 To disconnect USB cable safely 141 Others Menus 142 Menu list 142...
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...) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover opens. B ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the OFF/ON switch to ON. A The status indicator B lights and the power turns on . Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 45) Setup 30 LSQT1011 If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 163) may not function properly.
...) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover opens. B ≥ When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the OFF/ON switch to ON. A The status indicator B lights and the power turns on . Select [YES] and set the date and time. (l 45) Setup 30 LSQT1011 If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 163) may not function properly.
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... screen. ≥ Each time the joystick is set . 1/3 NEXT HOW TO USE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED EXIT FUNCTION 1/3 NEXT SET EXIT MENU HOW TO USE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED FUNCTION EXIT 1/3 NEXT SET EXIT MENU Setup 40 LSQT1011 To exit the help mode Press the MENU button or select [EXIT]. ≥ When the help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch...
... screen. ≥ Each time the joystick is set . 1/3 NEXT HOW TO USE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED EXIT FUNCTION 1/3 NEXT SET EXIT MENU HOW TO USE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED FUNCTION EXIT 1/3 NEXT SET EXIT MENU Setup 40 LSQT1011 To exit the help mode Press the MENU button or select [EXIT]. ≥ When the help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch...
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... adaptor or remove the battery. Take care not to block this microphone. ≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to "0h00m00s". ≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is reduced. ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may be displayed when the power is in...
... adaptor or remove the battery. Take care not to block this microphone. ≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to "0h00m00s". ≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is reduced. ≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may be displayed when the power is in...
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..., adjust the focus manually. ≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥ Set the flash to [ ] where using the flash at the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. Various recording functions Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. (SD) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to [ßA] and adjusting the shutter speed...
..., adjust the focus manually. ≥ The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥ Set the flash to [ ] where using the flash at the same time, the indication [ßA] etc. Various recording functions Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. (SD) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to [ßA] and adjusting the shutter speed...
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appears.) The operation icon is played back on the full screen. A A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be played back. The screen will not change at a time. Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mode dial to display. 3 Press the joystick. The selected scene is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ No sound will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are...
appears.) The operation icon is played back on the full screen. A A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be played back. The screen will not change at a time. Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mode dial to display. 3 Press the joystick. The selected scene is automatically displayed on the screen. ≥ No sound will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are...
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...) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more (1024k768 pixels or more recommended) 4 MB video memory or more With a computer Free hard disk space 200 MB or more DirectX 8.1, 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b, 9.0c Necessary software Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later DVD-RAM Driver Sound DirectSound Support Windows compatible sound device 114 LSQT1011 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in the computer's internal DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR format) compatible drive.
...) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more (1024k768 pixels or more recommended) 4 MB video memory or more With a computer Free hard disk space 200 MB or more DirectX 8.1, 9.0, 9.0a, 9.0b, 9.0c Necessary software Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later DVD-RAM Driver Sound DirectSound Support Windows compatible sound device 114 LSQT1011 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in the computer's internal DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR format) compatible drive.
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... [Yes]. ≥ You cannot install the application if you install the DVD-RAM Driver, [RAMASST] is automatically installed and displayed in the [System Properties], the installation procedure will start ] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of window. 8 Click [Finish]. When detecting the device is selected in the [Driver Signing Options] in [Startup]. To check and change the setting, select [start , after...
... [Yes]. ≥ You cannot install the application if you install the DVD-RAM Driver, [RAMASST] is automatically installed and displayed in the [System Properties], the installation procedure will start ] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of window. 8 Click [Finish]. When detecting the device is selected in the [Driver Signing Options] in [Startup]. To check and change the setting, select [start , after...
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..., then remove the CD-ROM.) ≥ If the recognition procedure is not guaranteed with recorded images in card playback mode) Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ USB FUNCTION] # [PC CONNECT] and press the joystick. ≥ Press the MENU button to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this unit and a computer. When using a card: Select . 2 (Only in the unit, turn on the computer. Connection and recognition (Windows) Connection and recognition (Windows) Connection and...
..., then remove the CD-ROM.) ≥ If the recognition procedure is not guaranteed with recorded images in card playback mode) Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ USB FUNCTION] # [PC CONNECT] and press the joystick. ≥ Press the MENU button to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this unit and a computer. When using a card: Select . 2 (Only in the unit, turn on the computer. Connection and recognition (Windows) Connection and recognition (Windows) Connection and...
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...-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with less than 256 colors. Other requirements DVD Video Recording format: DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs DVD-Video format: DVD-RW and DVD-R discs ∫ Pixe VRF Browser EX specifications Compatible formats DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) DVD-Video format (DVD-RW/DVD-R) Save formats MPEG2 motion...
...-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with less than 256 colors. Other requirements DVD Video Recording format: DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs DVD-Video format: DVD-RW and DVD-R discs ∫ Pixe VRF Browser EX specifications Compatible formats DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW) DVD-Video format (DVD-RW/DVD-R) Save formats MPEG2 motion...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number 0dB Gain value Soft skin mode Tele macro , Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix function 0 Lux MagicPix function ZOOM Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction XP , SP , LP 5 Motion picture recording mode Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode AWB ß/ßi/ßj/ ßA/ßAi/ ßAj/ ± (White) ¥ (Green) Ø MEGA 3.1M 2 2.3M 1.7 1M 0.3M (White) (Green) (Red) , R 100 Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD...
... Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number 0dB Gain value Soft skin mode Tele macro , Fade (White), Fade (Black) MagicPix function 0 Lux MagicPix function ZOOM Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction XP , SP , LP 5 Motion picture recording mode Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode AWB ß/ßi/ßj/ ßA/ßAi/ ßAj/ ± (White) ¥ (Green) Ø MEGA 3.1M 2 2.3M 1.7 1M 0.3M (White) (Green) (Red) , R 100 Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD...
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... AUTO ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When the scene mode is used Functions Scene mode Change of functions restricted by various conditions. The table below shows examples of white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions ≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS switch to the unit's specifications...
... AUTO ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When the MagicPix function is used ≥ When the scene mode is used Functions Scene mode Change of functions restricted by various conditions. The table below shows examples of white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions ≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS switch to the unit's specifications...
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... displayed, the battery has run down quickly. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unit operations Problem This unit cannot be used . ≥ The unit cannot be operated though powered up. Battery runs down . The screen has changed suddenly. is flashing or the message "LOW BATTERY." Then about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Others 152 LSQT1011 Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the battery in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit is set...
... displayed, the battery has run down quickly. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unit operations Problem This unit cannot be used . ≥ The unit cannot be operated though powered up. Battery runs down . The screen has changed suddenly. is flashing or the message "LOW BATTERY." Then about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Others 152 LSQT1011 Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the battery in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit is set...
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... scratches on the display. Check points ≥ Has the button-type battery of the disc or card full? # If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up for recording. (l 101) ≥ Has the SD card's write protect switch been set to LOCK. (l 26) ≥ Is the memory of the remote control run out? # Replace it can be read. The disc cannot be used for a moment. Recording starts but stops immediately.
... scratches on the display. Check points ≥ Has the button-type battery of the disc or card full? # If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up for recording. (l 101) ≥ Has the SD card's write protect switch been set to LOCK. (l 26) ≥ Is the memory of the remote control run out? # Replace it can be read. The disc cannot be used for a moment. Recording starts but stops immediately.
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...-like pattern. The playback images are not clear. Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ TV ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick. ≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write- Recorded still pictures are squeezed horizontally. Troubleshooting Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Check points ≥ Is the AGS function activated? # Record in auto focus mode? # There are unnecessary, format the disc or card to erase the data. (l 98, 99...
...-like pattern. The playback images are not clear. Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ TV ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick. ≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write- Recorded still pictures are squeezed horizontally. Troubleshooting Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Check points ≥ Is the AGS function activated? # Record in auto focus mode? # There are unnecessary, format the disc or card to erase the data. (l 98, 99...
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... not support playback or data read of DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to choose the drive where the disc is set to card playback mode, disconnect the USB cable, set [USB FUNCTION] to [PC CONNECT] and then reconnect the USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 114) ≥ Turn on the computer. Others 156 LSQT1011 Uninstall the packet writing software. An image that should have been recorded...
... not support playback or data read of DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to choose the drive where the disc is set to card playback mode, disconnect the USB cable, set [USB FUNCTION] to [PC CONNECT] and then reconnect the USB cable. ≥ Select another USB terminal on the computer. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 114) ≥ Turn on the computer. Others 156 LSQT1011 Uninstall the packet writing software. An image that should have been recorded...
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... SD Memory Card SD PCMCIA High Speed Adaptor Others N2QCAD000007 Magic Wire Remote Control VW-LDC10 Video DC Light (10 W) ≥ Battery pack (CGR-DU06) is necessary to activate it. * Please refer to page 29 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. 168 LSQT1011 Optional accessories Optional accessories DVD video camera...
... SD Memory Card SD PCMCIA High Speed Adaptor Others N2QCAD000007 Magic Wire Remote Control VW-LDC10 Video DC Light (10 W) ≥ Battery pack (CGR-DU06) is necessary to activate it. * Please refer to page 29 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. 168 LSQT1011 Optional accessories Optional accessories DVD video camera...
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... files 96 ∫M MagicPix function 63 Manual focus 72 Menu 42 Menu list 142 Motion picture playback 76 Motion picture recording 50 ∫N Number of recordable pictures 167 ∫O Operation icons 37 ∫P Pickup lens 32 PictBridge 109 Picture quality 55 Picture size 54 Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . 78 Playlist 85 Power LCD 47 Power save 144 Protect (Disc 102 ∫R Recording lamp 144 Recording mode 51 Recording time elapsed 51 Red eye reduction 69 Remaining number of still pictures 53 Remaining time 51 Repair (Disc 148 Resume playback...
... files 96 ∫M MagicPix function 63 Manual focus 72 Menu 42 Menu list 142 Motion picture playback 76 Motion picture recording 50 ∫N Number of recordable pictures 167 ∫O Operation icons 37 ∫P Pickup lens 32 PictBridge 109 Picture quality 55 Picture size 54 Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . 78 Playlist 85 Power LCD 47 Power save 144 Protect (Disc 102 ∫R Recording lamp 144 Recording mode 51 Recording time elapsed 51 Red eye reduction 69 Remaining number of still pictures 53 Remaining time 51 Repair (Disc 148 Resume playback...
