Panasonic DVD Palmcoder VDR-D250 User manual

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• The illustration shows VDR-D300.
• VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash.
Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model .oVDR-D300
VDR-D250
Beforeusing
Setup
Recording
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espafioi esta incluida.
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Editing
Discand card management
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Things You Should Know
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You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it
will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the
information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on
the underside of your camera. Be sure to
retain this manual as your convenient
camera information source.
fDate of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
•Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this
equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
,/X This symbol warns the user
_Z_ /_\ that uninsulated voltage within
/_ \ the unit may have sufficient
/_. \ magnitude to cause electric
/v _ shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK, make any kind of contact with
DONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK) any inside part of this unit.
NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning
the operation and maintenance
of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any
AC Adaptor
• The rating plate is on the underside of the AC
Adaptor.
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS
CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
HANDLE THE SD CARD.
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IEC 60825-1:2001
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.

FCCNote:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigital
device,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable
protectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,
andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno
guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescause
harmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthe
followingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
FCCCaution:Toassurecontinuedcompliance,followtheattachedinstallationinstructionsand
useonlyshieldedinterfacecableswithferritecorewhenconnectingtocomputerorperipheral
devices.
Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliance
couldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethisequipment.
Declarationof Conformity (U.S.A. only)
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: VDR-D250/VDR-D300
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. ]
- U.S.A./CA.ADACO.SUMERS:ATTE.TIo.:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product |
_[ 2_'o_ you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information |
on how to recycle this battery.
VDR-D250/
PSNSSC)_C VDR-D300
Tested TOComply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Preca utions
USE & LOCATION
• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera
and power supply should not be exposed to
rain or moisture. Do not connect the power
supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.
Your camera has been designed for outdoor
use, however it is not designed to sustain
direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow,
sand, dust, or adirect splashing from a pool
or even a cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of
your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble
this unit. There are no user serviceable parts
inside. Unplug your camera from the power
supply before cleaning.
•DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN
OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
•DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE
EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such
as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next
to a heater, etc... This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of
your camera.
• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the disc and inside the
unit.
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE
POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT
IN USE.
• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and
handle your camera in a manner that will not
subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid
shaking and striking). Your camera contains a
sensitive pick-up device which could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cieaning
your camera body.
• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch
the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial camera lens solution and lens
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,
make sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,
as it may damage the finish.
•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.
IMPORTANT
• Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only.
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from
the holders of the copyrights.
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal,
•SD Logo is a trademark.
• Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,63!,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
• Manufactured under license from DoIby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered
trademark of Leica Camera AG.
• Microsoft ®, Windows ® and DirectX ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the
U.S.
• Intel®, Pentium ® and CeIeron (_are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel
Corporation.
• Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
These operating instructions are designed for use with models VDR-D300 and VDR-D250. Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
• The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model VDR-D300, however, parts of
the explanation refer to different models.
• Depending on the model, some functions are not available.
• Features may vary, so please read carefully.
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Contents
Features ........................ 9
Quick Guide .................... 11
Accessories .................... 14
Parts identification and handling ... 15
Using the LCD monitor .............. 19
Using the viewfinder ................ 19
Using the remote control ............. 20
Discs and cards ................. 23
Discs that can be used on this unit ..... 23
Cards that you can use with this unit .... 26
Disc and card handling .............. 27
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
Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) ........ 68
Manual recording functions ....... 70
Scene mode ...................... 70
Manual focus adjustment ............ 72
White balance .................... 73
Manual shutter speed/
aperture adjustment ................ 75
Motion picture playback .......... 76
Still picture playback ............. 79
Playing back still pictures as a
slide show ....................... 80
Editing scenes .................. 81
Deleting scenes ................... 81
Dividing a scene ................... 83
Combining scenes ................. 84
Using playlists .................. 85
What is a playlist? ................. 85
Creating a new playIist .............. 86
Playing back a playlist .............. 87
Editing a playlist ................... 88
Editing still pictures ............. 94
Deleting still pictures ............... 94
Locking still pictures ................ 96
DPOF setting ..................... 97
Before recording ................ 48
Recording motion pictures ........ 50
Changing the recording mode
of the motion picture ................ 51
Recording still pictures ........... 52
Number of pixels and picture quality
for still picture recording ............. 54
Various recording functions ....... 56
Zoom in/out function ................ 56
Recording yourself .................. 57
Backlight compensation function ....... 58
Fade in/fade out function ............. 59
Soft skin mode ..................... 61
TeIe macro function ................. 62
MagicPix function .................. 63
Self-timer recording ................. 64
Wind noise reduction function ......... 65
Wide mode ....................... 66
Image stabilizer function ............. 67
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Formatting discs and cards ....... 98
Formatting discs ................... 98
Formatting an SD card .............. 99
Finalizing a disc ................ 100
Finalizing a disc .................. 100
Un-finalizing a DVD-RW ............ 101
Protecting a disc ............... 102
Displaying disc information ...... 103
With a TV ..................... 104
Playback on TV .................. 104
With a DVD recorder/player ...... 106
Playback on DVD recorder/player .... 106
Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a
DVD recorder's hard disk ........... 107
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With a VCR .................... 108
Recording (dubbing) images onto
other video devices ................ 108
With a printer (PictBridge) ........ 109
Before using with a computer
(Windows) ..................... 111
What you can do with a computer ..... !11
Contents on provided CD-ROM ...... 112
Operating environment ............. 114
End User License Agreement ........ !17
Installation (Windows) ........... 118
Installing DVD-RAM Driver .......... 118
Installing DVD-MovieAIbumSE ....... 120
Installing DVDfunSTUDIO ........... 121
Reading the operating instructions of
the software applications ............ !22
Software application uninstallation .... 122
Connection and recognition
(Windows) ..................... 123
Connection and recognition procedures .... !23
About the computer display .......... !24
To disconnect USB cable safely ...... 125
Verifying the unit is correctly recognized
by the computer .................. 126
Creating a DVD-Video disc on a
computer (Windows) ............ 127
Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from
a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) .... 127
Before using with a computer
(Macintosh) .................... 130
What you can do with a computer ..... !30
Contents 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 ............... !37
To disconnect USB cable safely ...... 139
Using an SD card on a computer
(Macintosh) .................... 140
Connection ...................... 140
Copying still picture files to a computer... !41
To disconnect USB cable safely ...... 141
Menus ........................ 142
Menu list ........................ !42
Other menus ..................... 144
Indications .................... 145
Indications ....................... 145
Messages ....................... !47
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously ................... 149
Frequently asked questions ...... 150
Troubleshooting ................ 152
Cautions for use ............... 159
Explanation of terms ............ 163
Specifications .................. 165
Number of recordabte pictures on
an SD card ....................... 167
Optional accessories ............ 168
DVD video camera accessories ...... !68
Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) .............. 169
Request for Service Notice
(USA Only) .................... 170
Limited Warranty
(For USA Customers) ........... 171
Customer Services Directory ..... 172
Warranty
(For Canadian Customers) ....... 173
Index ......................... 174
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guia espa_ola para el uso rbpido ... 176

Features
Features
•Easy recording! (-) 50)
No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
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•Easy playback! (-) 76)
Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
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•Editing scenes! (-) 81, 85)
You can create an original video (playIist) by collecting your favorite scenes together and then
easily record (dub) this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk.
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Fea tures
• Using with DVD player/recorder! (-) 106, 107)
Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm (3") discs to ptay back the
scenes recorded with this unit on it.
If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can copy (dub) scenes recorded on a disc with this
unit to the hard disk.
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You can enjoy editing scenes with the software on the supplied CD-ROM and creating original
DVD-Video discs.
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Quick Guide
Quick Guide
• Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor
and the AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
aligning the mark, and then securely
plug it in.
•Fitting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder
and slide it until it clicks,
•How to turn on/offthe power
While pressing the button O, set the OFF/
ON switch to ON/OFF.
OFF ON
OFF ON
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•Inserting/removing a disc
1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and
release it.
•Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever,
slide the battery to remove it,
D(SCEJECT
Open the cover of the disc compartment
by hand and insert/remove the disc,
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BATTERY
RELEASE
3 Push the section marked
"PUSH CLOSE" on the cover of the disc
compartment to close the cover.
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Quick Guide
•Inserting/removing an SD card
1Open the card slot cover, •Recording still pictures
• Rotate the mode dial to select 0 -
2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the
card slot.
3Securely close the card slot cover,
•Recording motion pictures
Rotate the mode dial to select _.
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1 Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording,
1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway
in order to adjust focusing, (For auto
focusing only)
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Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to
take the picture.
PHOTOSHOT
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2 Press the recording start/stop button
again to pause recording.
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•Motion picture playback
• Rotate the mode dial to select []_.
Quick Guide
•Still picture playback
• Rotate the mode dial to select I{_ -
1 Select the scene to be played back, 1 Select the file to be played back,
2 Press the joystick. 2 Press the joystick.
3 Move the joystick to operate. 3 Move the joystick to operate.
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I_/I I: Playback/Pause
I,il,il (Move): Skip playback (backward)
I,il,il (Move and hold): Review playback
I_ (Move): Skip playback (forward)
I_1_ (Move and hold): Cue playback
m: stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
I_/I l: Slide show start/pause.
(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected.)
_.1: Plays back the previous picture.
I.-: Plays back the next picture.
m: stops the playback and shows the
thumbnails.
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Accessories
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
CGA-DU12 Remote control
N2QAEC000019
Button-type battery
CR2025
AC adaptor (_ Shoulder strap
PV-DAC14D VFC3506-1A
AC cable j USB cable
K2CA2CA00029 or K! HA05CD0014
K2CA2CA00025
DO cable _ CD-ROM
K2GJ2DZ00018 LSFT0643
AVIS cable _:z_ 8 cm (3") DVD-RAM disc
K2KZ9CB0O001 (Single sided)
LM-AF30UB
(VDR-D250 only)
Lens cap
VYF3031
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 1!0/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for
voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor
for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug
adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.
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Parts identification and handling
Parts identification and handling
1Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300)
Lens (VDR-D250)
2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (-) 68)
3 Recording lamp (-_ 144)
4 White balance/remote control sensor
(-_ 74, 21)
5 Terminal cover
6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]
(-) 104, 108)
7 USB terminal [-_.] (-_ 109, 123, 137)
8 Lens cover (VDR-D300 only)
9 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
10 Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control
[REMOTE] (-) 22)
Microphone terminal [MIC]
• A compatible plug-in powered microphonecan be
used asan external microphone.
• When the unit is connectedwith AC adaptor,
sometimes noise may be heard depending on
microphone type. In that case, pleaseswitch to
batteryfor powersupply andnoise will stop.
11 Viewfinder (-_ 19)
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology,there may be sometiny bright or
dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
However,this is not a malfunctionand does
not affect the recorded picture.
12 Delete button [_] (-) 81,92, 94)
13 LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (-_ 19)
14 Battery/DC cable holder (-_ 28, 30)
15 Power switch [OFF/ON] (-_ 30)
16 Status indicator (-_ 30)
17 Mode dial (-_ 35)
18 Joystick (-_ 36)
• Moveup, down, leftor rightto select items.
• Press the center to enter the selection.
19 Recording start/stop button (-) 50)
20 Menu button [MENU] (-_ 42)
21 Accessory shoe
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• Accessories, such as a video DC light (optional), are attached here.
22 Eyepiece corrector knob (_ 47)
23 Zoom lever [W/T] (_ 56)
Volume lever [-VOLUME+] (-_ 77)
24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (-_ 52)
21 22 23 24
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25 Card slot cover (-) 34)
26 Card slot (-_ 34)
27 Tripod receptacle (-_ 18)
28 Card access lamp (-_ 34)
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE]
(-> 28)
30 Speaker
31 LCD monitor (-_ 19)
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
(-> 49, 70)
33 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (-> 47)
34 Reset button [RESET] (-_ 155)
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._= 35 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (-> 32)
u_ 36 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/PC]
¢ (-> 32, 124, 139)
o37 Disc compartment (-> 32)
38 Grip belt (-> below)
m39 Shoulder strap fixture (-_ 17)
25 26 27 28 29
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35 36 37 38
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Using grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
(U.S,A, only)
When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the
grip belt. Remove the tag before use.
O Flip the belt.
Take off the tag.
I_t Replace the belt.
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
O Flip the belt.
Adjust the length.
_) Fix the belt.
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Parts identification and handling
Put the strap through the fixture 0and
through the stopper _ so it will not come
off. Extend part _) by at least 2 cm (1").
Put the opposite end of the strap through O
and attach it in the same way,
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise O- In order to attach it, place into slot
0, and then rotate it clockwise (_.
• (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.
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Parts identification and handling
Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt.
2 Pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself.
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3To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both sides
of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and
thumb.
During recording
The lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture.
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. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the
tripod. (4 34)
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Parts identification and handling
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. OPEN
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Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.
• It can rotate up to !80 ° O towards the lens or 90 ° O towards the viewfinder.
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• The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor
can be adjusted from the menu. (-), 47)
• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be
damaged or fail
• If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the
lens and the viewflnder is extended (when recording
yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder
simultaneously tight.
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Pull out the viewfinder.
The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened,
the viewfinder will be deactivated.) i( \
• The brightness of the viewfinder (4 47) and the
fietd of view (4 47) can be adjusted
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Parts identification and handling
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1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (-_ 105)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (-_ 46)
4 Playback operation buttons (-) 76, 77)
5 Delete button [_]*
6 Direction buttons [A,V,4,1_] (-_ 44)
7 Recording start/stop buttons [START/STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]* (-_ 44)
10 Enter button [ENTER] (-_ 44)
* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the unit.
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5--
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•Install a button-type battery
Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper O, pull out the
battery holder.
Set the button-type battery with its (4-) mark
facing upward and get the battery holder back
in place.
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• Concerning the button-type battery
• When the button-type battery runs down, replace it
with a new battery (part number: CR2025) The
battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but
it depends on operation frequency.
• Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
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Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C
(212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never
put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.