VDRD250 User Guide
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...-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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 está incluida. Playback Editing Disc and card management (VDR-D300) With other products With a computer Others For...
...-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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 está incluida. Playback Editing Disc and card management (VDR-D300) With other products With a computer Others For...
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...
VDRD250 User Guide
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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...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 163) may not function properly. How to turn on . Turning the unit on/off ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on the power While pressing the button A, set the date and time. (l 45) Setup 30 LSQT1011 Select [YES] and set the OFF/ON switch to ON. Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC cable...
... lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 163) may not function properly. How to turn on . Turning the unit on/off ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on the power While pressing the button A, set the date and time. (l 45) Setup 30 LSQT1011 Select [YES] and set the OFF/ON switch to ON. Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC cable...
VDRD250 User Guide
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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 is moved down, the indication changes. How to use the joystick ∫ Help mode The help mode is used, functions cannot be set to AUTO in disc/card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. 1/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick...
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 is moved down, the indication changes. How to use the joystick ∫ Help mode The help mode is used, functions cannot be set to AUTO in disc/card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. 1/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. Recording Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recording mode Recordable time (on the subject being recorded. VBR is turned back on. (l 148, About recovery) Immediately after recording finishes the ACCESS/PC lamp lights. Screen indications in the disc recording mode A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Recording motion pictures A SP...
... you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. Recording Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recording mode Recordable time (on the subject being recorded. VBR is turned back on. (l 148, About recovery) Immediately after recording finishes the ACCESS/PC lamp lights. Screen indications in the disc recording mode A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording (When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) C Recording time elapsed Recording motion pictures A SP...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... the flash may not flash. ≥ Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥ The picture may become out of focus in front of times, it may appear dark if flash is prohibited. ≥ If the flash will activate only when necessary. 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button. Pictures will be recorded. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥ The picture may take longer to charge...
... the flash may not flash. ≥ Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥ The picture may become out of focus in front of times, it may appear dark if flash is prohibited. ≥ If the flash will activate only when necessary. 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button. Pictures will be recorded. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥ The picture may take longer to charge...
VDRD250 User Guide
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.... * Press the 6 or 5 button on the remote control. 76 LSQT1011 ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen. ≥ No sound will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are displayed in shades of time recorded on other products on this unit or playing back a motion picture recorded with this time, but the B scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick...
.... * Press the 6 or 5 button on the remote control. 76 LSQT1011 ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen. ≥ No sound will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are displayed in shades of time recorded on other products on this unit or playing back a motion picture recorded with this time, but the B scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... more recommended) 4 MB video memory or more With a computer Free hard disk space 200 MB or more Desktop resolution of the supplied software. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating system is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ∫ DVD-RAM Driver Personal computer IBM PC...
... more recommended) 4 MB video memory or more With a computer Free hard disk space 200 MB or more Desktop resolution of the supplied software. ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment. ≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating system is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ∫ DVD-RAM Driver Personal computer IBM PC...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... application if you to reboot will start ] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of window. 8 Click [Finish]. The computer must be written from a computer to detect the device. Installation (Windows) 6 Click [Next]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to work. ∫ If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver: When the [Block] is complete, some notes...
... application if you to reboot will start ] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver Signing] of window. 8 Click [Finish]. The computer must be written from a computer to detect the device. Installation (Windows) 6 Click [Next]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to work. ∫ If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD-RAM Driver: When the [Block] is complete, some notes...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... a disc or card with any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is automatically recognized by the computer. ¬ Connect this unit to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this unit and a computer. This unit 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 exit the menu screen. 3 Connect...
... a disc or card with any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is automatically recognized by the computer. ¬ Connect this unit to finalize DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this unit and a computer. This unit 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 exit the menu screen. 3 Connect...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... 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 pictures Program stream Elementary stream Still pictures PICT format Reading method Direct reading from DVD media Folder reading With a computer 133 LSQT1011 CPU iMac G4, iMac G5, iBook G4, PowerBook G4, Power Mac G5, eMac, Mac mini Series with USB 2.0 port as a standard equipment PowerPC G4 or above Memory...
... 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 pictures Program stream Elementary stream Still pictures PICT format Reading method Direct reading from DVD media Folder reading With a computer 133 LSQT1011 CPU iMac G4, iMac G5, iBook G4, PowerBook G4, Power Mac G5, eMac, Mac mini Series with USB 2.0 port as a standard equipment PowerPC G4 or above Memory...
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...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions Digital zoom Fade ≥ In card recording mode MagicPix ≥ While recording to a disc (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ In card recording mode Backlight compensation ≥ When the MagicPix function is used (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ When the iris/gain is set Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Tele macro (Set and cancel) ≥ While recording to the unit's specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions...
... white balance Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Conditions which disable the functions Digital zoom Fade ≥ In card recording mode MagicPix ≥ While recording to a disc (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ In card recording mode Backlight compensation ≥ When the MagicPix function is used (Cannot set or cancel) ≥ When the iris/gain is set Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Tele macro (Set and cancel) ≥ While recording to the unit's specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions...
VDRD250 User Guide
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...? # If the remaining battery power indication is automatically turned off automatically. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. ≥ Has the battery worn out? # The battery has a limited life. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. The screen has changed suddenly. Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the battery in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit is affected...
...? # If the remaining battery power indication is automatically turned off automatically. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. ≥ Has the battery worn out? # The battery has a limited life. Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. The screen has changed suddenly. Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the battery in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit is affected...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... disc or card has no more available memory, free up for a moment. A function indication such as remaining time indication or elapsed time indication is correctly inserted. Troubleshooting Problem The remote control does not function. The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to LOCK? # No recording is possible while the write protect switch is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. ≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work . Recording starts but stops...
... disc or card has no more available memory, free up for a moment. A function indication such as remaining time indication or elapsed time indication is correctly inserted. Troubleshooting Problem The remote control does not function. The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to LOCK? # No recording is possible while the write protect switch is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. ≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work . Recording starts but stops...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... the SD card's write protect switch is set at [ ], the images may not be deleted. 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- Troubleshooting Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Sound is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc or card will be erased. ≥ Is the file on the same device. ≥...
... the SD card's write protect switch is set at [ ], the images may not be deleted. 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- Troubleshooting Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Sound is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc or card will be erased. ≥ Is the file on the same device. ≥...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... be selected. # Click the [Preference] button at top right of DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R. # Use optional-user provided DVD-Video playback software to play back DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on the power to this unit. Set it is set to a recording mode. DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R cannot be installed in the [Drive Select] column, and then click [OK]. Troubleshooting With a computer (Windows) Problem Check points Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by...
... be selected. # Click the [Preference] button at top right of DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R. # Use optional-user provided DVD-Video playback software to play back DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on the power to this unit. Set it is set to a recording mode. DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R cannot be installed in the [Drive Select] column, and then click [OK]. Troubleshooting With a computer (Windows) Problem Check points Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... Memory Card High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 32 MB 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. Optional accessories Optional accessories DVD video camera...
... Memory Card High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 32 MB 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. Optional accessories Optional accessories DVD video camera...
VDRD250 User Guide
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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...