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Panasonic VDR-D250EB Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic VDR-D250EB Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd video camera model no.vdr-d300eb; vdr-d250eb
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LSQT1021(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分
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≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300.
≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
(VDR-D300)

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera
VDR-D300EB
Model No.
VDR-D250EB
LSQT1021 A
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D300EB Model No. VDR-D250EB ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Before use, please read these instructions completely. (VDR-D300) LSQT1021 A...
  • Page 2 Information on Disposal for Users of We would like to take this opportunity to thank Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie (private households) Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for This symbol on the products future reference.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover plug. can be purchased from your local Panasonic 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Dealer. Figure A...
  • Page 4 LSQT1021(ENG).book 4 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 5 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Contents Before using Recording Features ..........7 Before recording.........51 Accessories .......... 9 Recording motion pictures....53 Parts identification and handling ..11 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture ........55 Using the LCD monitor ......17 Recording still pictures......56 Using the viewfinder ........17 Using the remote control ......
  • Page 6 LSQT1021(ENG).book 6 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing With a computer Editing scenes ........88 Before using with a computer ..119 Deleting scenes........88 What you can do with a computer ..119 Dividing a scene ........90 Contents on provided CD-ROM.....120 Combining scenes........91 Operating environment ......

  • Page 7: Before Using

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 7 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 53) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 82) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
  • Page 8 LSQT1021(ENG).book 8 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Features ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 113) Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes recorded with this unit on it. If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can dub scenes recorded on a disc with this unit to the hard disk.

  • Page 9: Accessories

    ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 10 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Accessories Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (single sided/ LM-AF30E) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh) 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (double sided/ Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh) LM-AF60E) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

  • Page 11: Parts Identification And Handling

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 11 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300) Lens (VDR-D250) 2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 74) 3 Recording lamp (l 140) 4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 80, 20) 5 Terminal cover 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 111, 115) 7 USB terminal [ ] (l 116, 131)
  • Page 12 LSQT1021(ENG).book 12 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling 21 Accessory shoe ≥ Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (optional), are attached here. 22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 50) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (l 61) Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l 84) 24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 56) 25 Card slot cover (l 35) 26 Card slot (l 35) 27 28...
  • Page 13 LSQT1021(ENG).book 13 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Shoulder strap fixture Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come...

  • Page 14: Lens Hood

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 14 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to fit it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover. ≥...

  • Page 15: During Recording

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 15 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Fitting the lens cap (Supplied: VDR-D250 only)/(Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional)) Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.
  • Page 16 LSQT1021(ENG).book 16 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) ≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover cannot be opened.

  • Page 17: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 17 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 18 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling Using the remote control 1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]* 2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 112) START/ PHOTO STOP 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 48) SHOT DISPLAY 4 Playback operation buttons (l 83, 84) DATE/ ZOOM TIME...

  • Page 19: Battery Holder

    WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Usable Range

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 20 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Parts identification and handling ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ≥...

  • Page 21: Discs And Cards

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 21 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Discs and cards Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 8 cm 8 cm 8 cm Single sided/ Single sided/double sided Single sided/ double sided double sided (DVD-RAM [DVD-RW Ver.
  • Page 22 ≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance.
  • Page 23 LSQT1021(ENG).book 23 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Discs and cards When using brand-new DVD-RW When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 22, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears.

  • Page 24: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit

    SD card. (l 106) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.

  • Page 25: Disc And Card Handling

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 25 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Discs and cards Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ If there is dirt on the disc Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to remove the dirt.

  • Page 26: Setup

    When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ≥ Battery charging time (l 28) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. quality of this product. LSQT1021...

  • Page 27: Removing The Battery

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 27 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide the battery to remove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥...

  • Page 28: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 28 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫...
  • Page 29 LSQT1021(ENG).book 29 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply VDR-D250 (When using a DVD-RAM disc) Maximum Battery model Voltage/ Recording Intermittent continuously number capacity mode recordable time recordable time 1 h 30 min 45 min (1 h 25 min) (40 min) Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/ 1 h 40 min 50 min...

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 30 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to this unit. ≥...
  • Page 31 LSQT1021(ENG).book 31 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply How to turn off the power While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. The status indicator B goes off when the power turns off. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover closes.
  • Page 32 LSQT1021(ENG).book 32 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Power supply How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in disc recording mode or card recording mode. To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

  • Page 33: Inserting/Removing A Disc

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 33 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Inserting/removing a disc Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it.
  • Page 34 LSQT1021(ENG).book 34 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc “SIDE A” mark Single sided disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double sided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side.

  • Page 35: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 35 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 36 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Selecting a mode Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

  • Page 37: How To Use The Joystick

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 37 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick How to use the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.

  • Page 38: Operations During Playback

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 38 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick. The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
  • Page 39 LSQT1021(ENG).book 39 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 52) Disc recording mode 1/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT 4/4 NEXT 5/5 NEXT Icon Direction Function Page Backlight compensation...
  • Page 40 LSQT1021(ENG).book 40 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick Disc playback mode Icon Direction Function Page Playback/pause ∫ Stop playback and show thumbnails Rewind, skip (during playback) Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) Fast forward, skip (during playback) Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) Card recording mode 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT...
  • Page 41 LSQT1021(ENG).book 41 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) Icon Direction Function Page Stop playback and show thumbnails ∫ Playback previous picture Playback next picture Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) Icon Direction Function...

  • Page 42: Help Mode

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 42 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 How to use the joystick ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in disc/card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause.

  • Page 43: Switching The Language

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 43 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Switching the language Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. 2 Select [English] and press the joystick. LSQT1021...

  • Page 44: Using The Menu Screen

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 44 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 138) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 45 LSQT1021(ENG).book 45 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using the menu screen 5 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 Press the joystick to enter the selection. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.
  • Page 46 LSQT1021(ENG).book 46 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using the menu screen Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button. MENU ENTER 2 Select a menu item. MENU ≥...

  • Page 47: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 47 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Setting date and time Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥ Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.
  • Page 48 6 months. (Even if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still being recharged.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. LSQT1021...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 49 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted.
  • Page 50 LSQT1021(ENG).book 50 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ∫ Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor SETUP] # Press the MENU button, then select [ LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] and press the joystick. DYNAMIC: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid.

  • Page 51: Recording

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 51 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording Before recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run 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 your legs.
  • Page 52 LSQT1021(ENG).book 52 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before recording ∫ About auto mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. – Auto white balance (l 162) – Auto focusing (l 163) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.

  • Page 53: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 53 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 72) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 112).

  • Page 54: Recording Mode

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 54 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording motion pictures To end the recording Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [;] is green. ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

  • Page 55: Changing The Recording Mode Of The Motion Picture

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 55 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recordable time Recording mode (on single side)

  • Page 56: Recording Still Pictures

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 56 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording still pictures Recording still pictures (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (VDR-D300)/[ ] (VDR-D250) for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9). To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording (l 59).
  • Page 57 LSQT1021(ENG).book 57 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording still pictures 5 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully. ≥ For information about the number of recordable still ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card ( pictures on an SD card (l 167) displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the ≥...
  • Page 58 LSQT1021(ENG).book 58 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording still pictures Screen indications in card recording mode A Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) R 100 R 100 R 100 B Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures ∫...

  • Page 59: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 59 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording still pictures Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording ∫ PICTURE SIZE Changing the recording size. BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick.
  • Page 60 LSQT1021(ENG).book 60 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Recording still pictures ∫ PICT. QUALITY Selecting the picture quality. BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the joystick. : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded.

  • Page 61: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 61 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...

  • Page 62: Digital Zoom Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 62 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Digital zoom function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the...

  • Page 63: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 63 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Recording yourself (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

  • Page 64: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 64 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬...

  • Page 65: Fade In/Fade Out Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 65 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Fade in/fade out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Fade in: The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select To fade in 1 While recording is paused, press the joystick.
  • Page 66 LSQT1021(ENG).book 66 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions 2 Move the joystick left to select [ 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled. To cancel fading Select [ ] again.

  • Page 67: Soft Skin Mode

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 67 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick.

  • Page 68: Tele Macro Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 68 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Tele macro function This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. VDR-D300 The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.

  • Page 69: Colour Night View Functions

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 69 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Colour night view functions This allows recording in dark locations. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥...

  • Page 70: Self-Timer Recording

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 70 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. (SD) You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 71: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 71 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

  • Page 72: Wide Mode

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 72 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Wide mode This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ∫...

  • Page 73: Image Stabilizer Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 73 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. VDR-D300 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) VDR-D250 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ∫ VDR-D300 ¬...

  • Page 74: Built-In Flash (Vdr-D300 Only)

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 74 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (SD) Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > desired item and press the joystick.

  • Page 75: Red Eye Reduction Function

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 75 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Various recording functions Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] RED EYE] # [ON] and press the joystick. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the ≥...

  • Page 76: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 76 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions Manual recording functions Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Rotate the mode dial to select ¬...
  • Page 77 LSQT1021(ENG).book 77 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

  • Page 78: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 78 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 79: White Balance

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 79 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬...

  • Page 80: To Set The White Balance Manually

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 80 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject. BACK 2 Move the joystick up to select [ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

  • Page 81: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 81 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 82: Playback

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 82 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. ≥...
  • Page 83 LSQT1021(ENG).book 83 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Motion picture playback ≥ No sound will be heard except during normal ≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor playback. and the viewfinder are closed and retracted. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen ≥...

  • Page 84: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 84 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Motion picture playback Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move the joystick right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the joystick left.) ≥...

  • Page 85: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 85 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Motion picture playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 86: Still Picture Playback

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 86 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Still picture playback Still picture playback (SD) Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes. 2 Select the file to be played back.

  • Page 87: Playing Back Still Pictures As A Slide Show

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 87 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Still picture playback Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick. ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

  • Page 88: Editing Scenes

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 88 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing Editing scenes Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬...
  • Page 89 LSQT1021(ENG).book 89 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4.

  • Page 90: Dividing A Scene

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 90 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVIDE] and press the...

  • Page 91: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 91 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ COMBINE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 92: Using Playlists

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 92 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist.

  • Page 93: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 93 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Creating a new playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick. 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick.

  • Page 94: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 94 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Playing back a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 95: Editing A Playlist

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 95 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Editing a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Adding scenes to playlist ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 94, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 96 LSQT1021(ENG).book 96 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 94, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick.
  • Page 97 LSQT1021(ENG).book 97 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Dividing a scene You can divide a scene into two parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 94, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.

  • Page 98: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 98 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Combining scenes Two consecutive scenes can be combined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 94, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 99 LSQT1021(ENG).book 99 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists Deleting scenes ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 94, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback.
  • Page 100 LSQT1021(ENG).book 100 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Using playlists 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

  • Page 101: Editing Still Pictures

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 101 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. Deleting files one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the button during playback.
  • Page 102 LSQT1021(ENG).book 102 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing still pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 103: Locking Still Pictures

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 103 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing still pictures Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (SD) Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) ¬...

  • Page 104: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 104 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Editing still pictures DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. (SD) You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

  • Page 105: Disc And Card Management

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 105 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬...

  • Page 106: Formatting An Sd Card

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 106 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. (SD) Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. ¬...

  • Page 107: Finalizing A Disc

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 107 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) To play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player, finalize the disc.

  • Page 108: Un-Finalizing A Dvd-Rw

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 108 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Finalizing a disc Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for recording. (-RW‹V›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 109: Protecting A Disc

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 109 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬...

  • Page 110: Displaying Disc Information

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 110 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Displaying disc information Displaying disc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Information such as the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space and whether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select SETUP] # Press the MENU button, then select [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 111: With Other Products

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 111 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With other products With a TV With a TV Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a TV.
  • Page 112 LSQT1021(ENG).book 112 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a TV ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ (VDR-D300)/[ ] (VDR-D250)) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally.

  • Page 113: With A Dvd Recorder/Player

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 113 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player ≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/player, place the device so that the disc lies flat. Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then play it back.

  • Page 114: Copying Recordings Onto A Dvd Recorder's Hard Disk

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 114 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a DVD recorder/player Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk.

  • Page 115: With A Vcr

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 115 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices.

  • Page 116: With A Printer (Pictbridge)

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 116 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a printer (PictBridge) With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ¬...
  • Page 117 LSQT1021(ENG).book 117 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a printer (PictBridge) 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥...
  • Page 118 LSQT1021(ENG).book 118 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a printer (PictBridge) 8 Select the layout setting on [ PAGE LAYOUT]. STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer No frame print Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick. 9 Select [ The pictures are printed.

  • Page 119: With A Computer

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 119 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 With a computer Before using with a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer ∫ 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 it on this unit. Can do Software used Playing back on a computer...

  • Page 120: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 120 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer Contents on provided CD-ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM. ∫ DVD-RAM Driver This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer. ∫ DVD-MovieAlbum DVD-MovieAlbumSE: This software is for playing back VR format motion pictures.
  • Page 121 LSQT1021(ENG).book 121 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc. Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures exported using DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 135. ≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/iRW/iR drive is required. DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW(VR) DVD-Video...

  • Page 122: Operating Environment

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 122 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
  • Page 123 LSQT1021(ENG).book 123 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥ DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥...

  • Page 124: Using Built-In Sd Drive

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 124 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer ≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/iRW/iR drive is required. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥...

  • Page 125: End User License Agreement

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 125 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Before using with a computer End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

  • Page 126: Installation

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 126 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Installation Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) Do not connect the USB cable before installing the DVD-RAM Driver. If the DVD-RAM Driver is installed after connecting this unit and the computer with the USB cable, this unit may not be correctly recognized by the computer.
  • Page 127 LSQT1021(ENG).book 127 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Installation 5 Read carefully through the End User License Agreement (l 125), then click [Yes]. ≥ You cannot install the application if you click [No]. 6 Click [Next]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of window.

  • Page 128: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 128 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Installation Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. The [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer]. 2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2]. ≥...

  • Page 129: Installing Dvdfunstudio

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 129 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Installation Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. The [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer]. 2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4]. ≥...

  • Page 130: Reading The Operating Instructions Of The Software Applications

    Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [DVD-RAM] # [DVD-RAM Driver] # [Using DVD-RAM disc]. ∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [Operation Manual]. ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVDfunSTUDIO] # [Operating instructions].

  • Page 131: Connection And Recognition

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 131 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Connection and recognition Connection and recognition Connection and recognition procedures After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer. ≥ Connect after installing the driver and software applications. ≥...

  • Page 132: About The Computer Display

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 132 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Connection and recognition ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer, the ≥ When a computer is accessing a disc or card in this operation mode cannot be changed and its unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card access lamp power cannot be turned off.

  • Page 133: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 133 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Connection and recognition ∫ In card playback mode (When accessing the card) [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFP MISC ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures.

  • Page 134: Verifying The Unit Is Correctly Recognized By The Computer

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 134 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Connection and recognition Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer To verify the unit is correctly recognized by the computer, select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to the computer via the USB cable and then follow the steps below. ≥...

  • Page 135: Creating A Dvd-Video Disc On A Computer

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 135 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD-Video disc (DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit.
  • Page 136 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (On the computer) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE]. DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts and the images recorded on the disc are displayed. When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, the [Mount Information] dialogue box may appear or the recorded images may not be shown.
  • Page 137 LSQT1021(ENG).book 137 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer 8 Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc drive. ≥ iRW and iR discs can also be used if the disc drive supports them. 9 When the [CollectTool] screen appears, click [OK]. The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen.

  • Page 138: Others

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 138 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording Still picture recording menus menus ∫ [ BASIC] ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 76) PICTURE SIZE] (l 59) SCENE MODE] (l 76) PICT. QUALITY] (l 60) WIND CUT] (l 71) CLOCK SET] (l 47) REC MODE] (l 55) REC ASPECT] (l 72)
  • Page 139 LSQT1021(ENG).book 139 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Menus Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] ∫ [ DELETE] (Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] SELECT] (l 102) or [BY DATE]) ALL] (l 102) SELECT] (l 89) ALL] (l 89) ∫...

  • Page 140: Other Menus

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 140 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Menus Other menus ∫ [ REC LAMP] ∫ [ BEEP SOUND] ≥ OFF ≥ ON ≥ OFF ≥ ON The recording lamp lights during recording and This allows operations such as starting and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
  • Page 141 LSQT1021(ENG).book 141 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Menus ∫ [ JOYSTICK LED] ≥ OFF ≥ ON If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation. ∫ [ DEMO MODE] DEMO ≥ OFF ≥ ON This item is used to start the unit demonstration.

  • Page 142: Indications

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 142 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Indications Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording Still picture recording 0h00m00s R 0h00m 10× 10× MEGA R 100 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 15:30 15:30 15.12.2006 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power 1/100 Shutter speed R 0h00m Remaining time for recording OPEN, F2.0 F number...
  • Page 143 LSQT1021(ENG).book 143 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Indications Sports mode Number of recording pixels for still pictures Portrait mode VDR-D300 Low light mode 2048k1512 Spotlight mode 1920k1080 Surf & snow mode VDR-D250 Auto white balance 1760k1320 Indoor mode (recording under 1760k992 incandescent lamp) VDR-D300/VDR-D250 Outdoor mode 1280k960...

  • Page 144: Playback Indications

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 144 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Indications ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback Playback Number of recording pixels for still pictures Pause VDR-D300 Cue/Review playback 2048k1512 1920k1080 Last/first scene paused VDR-D250 Skip playback 1760k1320 Slow motion playback 1760k992 VDR-D300/VDR-D250 Frame-by-frame playback ;1/2;...

  • Page 145: Messages

    FOR BEST normally. Refer to the following support site for information PERFORMANCE about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by PANASONIC DISC IS Panasonic. RECOMMENDED. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) CANNOT RECORD IN AGS The AGS function is activated.
  • Page 146 LSQT1021(ENG).book 146 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Indications DVD-R cannot be un-finalized. CANNOT UN-FINALIZE DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR THIS DISC. format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the CHECK CARD.

  • Page 147: About Recovery

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 147 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Indications About recovery It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may appear.

  • Page 148: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 148 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

  • Page 149: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 149 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm used? bare discs. (l 21) Can discs with a cartridge They can be used if the cartridge is removed. be used? They can be used.
  • Page 150 LSQT1021(ENG).book 150 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Frequently asked questions Can software other than that For information about software from other companies, contact supplied be used? the makers of the software. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format): Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 151 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unit operations Problem Check points ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 26) This unit cannot be ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach turned on.
  • Page 152 LSQT1021(ENG).book 152 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Has the demonstration started? # If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or a card in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit The screen has changed is automatically set to the demonstration mode for suddenly.
  • Page 153 LSQT1021(ENG).book 153 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty? Recording starts but # Clean the disc. (l 25) stops immediately. ≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display. The playback picture To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a breaks up for a moment.
  • Page 154 LSQT1021(ENG).book 154 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write- protected? # Release the protection. (l 109) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. ≥...
  • Page 155 LSQT1021(ENG).book 155 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the grip belt A. This will restart the unit. “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. ≥...
  • Page 156 LSQT1021(ENG).book 156 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may An image that should be selected. have been recorded does # Click the [Preference] button at top right of not appear when DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to DVD-MovieAlbumSE is...

  • Page 157: Cautions For Use

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 157 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cautions for use Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after body may be marred and the surface finish long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 158: About The Battery

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 158 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cautions for use Do not touch the laser pickup lens. ≥ If the battery is kept in high-temperature, ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the may cause malfunctions. terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

  • Page 159: About The Ac Adaptor

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 159 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cautions for use About the AC adaptor About the disc ≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more ≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or time than normal. if it is warped, the following phenomena ≥...
  • Page 160 LSQT1021(ENG).book 160 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cautions for use About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with of an SD card is the total of the capacity for a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 161: About Condensation

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 161 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Cautions for use About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.

  • Page 162: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 162 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Explanation of terms Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will White balance adjustment recognizes the become reddish or bluish. Even within the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour effective range of automatic white balance will become a purer white.

  • Page 163: Auto Focus

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 163 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Explanation of terms Auto focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly The lens is moved forward or backward reflective objects automatically to bring the subject into focus. Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to Auto focus has the following be recorded.

  • Page 164: Specifications

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 164 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Specifications Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording (When using a DVD-RAM disc and the recording mode is [SP].) VDR-D300 Approx. 4.6 W (When using viewfinder) Approx.
  • Page 165 LSQT1021(ENG).book 165 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Specifications Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required 12 lx (1 lx with the colour night view function) illumination Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ S Video output level C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™ Audio output level 316 mV, 600 ™...
  • Page 166 LSQT1021(ENG).book 166 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Specifications Motion pictures 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Recording media 8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X) 8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 Compression MPEG2 XP: 9 Mbps (VBR) (Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM) Recording mode and SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) transfer rate...

  • Page 167: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 167 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card VDR-D300 Picture size (1920k1080) (2048k1512) Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1290 2 GB 1290 2010 1680 2630...
  • Page 168 LSQT1021(ENG).book 168 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Specifications VDR-D300 and VDR-D250 Picture size (1280k960) (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 1230 3520 7040 1 GB 1550 2470 7040 14080 2 GB 3160 5030...

  • Page 169: Index

    LSQT1021(ENG).book 169 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Others Index Index ∫ Numerics ∫ L 0 Lux colour night view ....69 Language ......43 LCD monitor .
  • Page 170 LSQT1021(ENG).book 170 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Index ∫ T Tele macro ......68 TV aspect ......112 ∫...
  • Page 171 LSQT1021(ENG).book 171 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Others LSQT1021...
  • Page 172 LSQT1021(ENG).book 172 ページ ２００６年２月２日　木曜日　午後３時１０分 Backcover LSQT1021 A F0206Nt0 ( 2200 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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