D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 1 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D300 VDR-D250 Model No. ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Before using Setup Recording Playback Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 2 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Left/Right Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 3 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 4 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 5 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥ 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 a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 6 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 -If you see this symbolInformation 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. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 7 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Contents Before using 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 8 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 With a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 With a printer (PictBridge) . . . . . . . . 109 With a computer Before using with a computer (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 What you can do with a computer . . . . . 111 Contents on provided CD-ROM . . . . . . 112 Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 End User License Agreement . . . .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 9 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 50) ∫ Easy playback! (l 76) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch. Before using No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 10 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Features ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 106, 107) Before using Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm (3z) discs to play 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 11 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Quick Guide Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery ∫ How to turn on/off the power 1 While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ ON switch to ON/OFF. 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. A ∫ Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 12 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 Quick Guide ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot. 3 金曜日 午後２時３分 ∫ Recording still pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to take the picture. Securely close the card slot cover.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 13 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Quick Guide ∫ Still picture playback ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . . 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 14 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Accessories Accessories Before using Check the accessories before using this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 15 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥ When the unit is connected with AC adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In that case, please switch to battery for power supply and noise will stop.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 16 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Parts identification and handling 25 26 27 28 29 Card slot cover (l 34) Card slot (l 34) Tripod receptacle (l 18) Card access lamp (l 34) Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] (l 28) 30 Speaker 31 LCD monitor (l 19) Before using 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 17 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Parts identification and handling Shoulder strap fixture Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm (1z). 2 1 3 Put the opposite end of the strap through A and attach it in the same way. A In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 18 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Parts identification and handling Attaching the lens cap (VDR-D250 only) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt. Before using 2 Pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself. 3 To 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 19 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference. ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 21 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right A Before using ≥ The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 22 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Parts identification and handling Using the Magic Wire Remote Control (optional) This remote control can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this unit more easily.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 23 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Discs and cards Discs and cards DIsc type DVD-RAM 8 cm (3z) Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm (3z) Single sided/double sided DVD-R 8 cm (3z) Single sided/ double sided (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2X-SPEED (2X/1X)] (DVD-R for General Ver. 2.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 24 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using Discs and cards ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. ≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. ≥ 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 25 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 24, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then press the joystick. 2 Select format type, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 26 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Discs and cards Cards that you can use with this unit Card type SD Memory Card Capacity 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum) Before using Indication in these instructions miniSD™ Card 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB (SD) ≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit. ≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.) http://panasonic.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 27 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt. ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) ≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 28 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Setup Power supply Power supply Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. ≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor. 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 29 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer. ∫ Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Supplied battery/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 30 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment for this unit. Setup ≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 31 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. A B When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc. This takes approximately 25 seconds with DVD-RAM.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 32 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 33 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc 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. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A” marked side. “SIDE A” mark D DV -RAM / SIDE A ≥ Do not use excessive force when opening the cover.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 34 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the power. ≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the card slot cover.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 35 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Disc recording mode (l 50) Use this to record motion pictures on a disc. Disc playback mode (l 76) Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc. Card recording mode (l 52) Use this to record still pictures on an SD card. Card playback mode (l 79) Use this to play back still pictures on an SD card.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 36 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 1 3 4 2 5 1 2 3 4 5 Select by moving up.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 37 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 How to use the joystick Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 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. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. 2 Move the joystick up, down, left or right to operate.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 40 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 or . 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. 1/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick right to select [ ]. 1/3 NEXT Setup 3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the desired icon.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 41 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Setup 2 Select [English] and press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 42 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 142) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. Setup The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired top menu A. A 3 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. B The submenu B is displayed.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 43 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Setup To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 44 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit. MENU ENTER 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 45 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 46 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Setting date and time ∫ Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ DATE/ TIME] # desired display style and press the joystick. ≥ You can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME button on the remote control. [DATE] [D/T] [OFF] 12.15.2006 3:30 PM 12.15.2006 ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 47 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ LCD SET] or [ EVF EVF SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 48 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Recording Before recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 4 3 Recording 2 48 LSQT1011 5 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. ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 49 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before recording ∫ About auto mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. – Auto white balance (l 163) – Auto focusing (l 164) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (When set to the disc recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 50 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 66) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 105).
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 51 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Recording motion pictures 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 ≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity for recording on a disc, you may not be able to record 999 scenes.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 52 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (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 54). ≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 53 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Recording still pictures 5 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to take the picture. ≥ While this unit accesses the SD card ( is displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged. – Turn the unit off. – Remove the SD card. – Operate the mode dial. ≥ Another product may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 54 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Recording still pictures ∫ About the shutter chance mark ≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥ When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. ≥ You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused. ≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 55 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Recording still pictures ∫ PICT. QUALITY Selecting the picture quality. Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ 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. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. Switching the shutter effect on/off You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 56 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 or . Move the zoom lever. Recording T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 57 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Various recording functions To use the zoom microphone function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [ ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 58 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 1/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick up to select [ª].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 59 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick left to select [ 1/3 NEXT ].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 60 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Various recording functions 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 canceled. To cancel fading Select [ ] again. To select the color for fade in/out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 61 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colors 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 or . 1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2/3 NEXT 2 Move the joystick left to select [ ]. 2/3 NEXT To cancel the soft skin mode ] again.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 62 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z). VDR-D250 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16z).
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 63 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Various recording functions MagicPix function This allows recording in dark places. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Only manual focusing can be used. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. MagicPix function: You can record dark locations brightly in color.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 64 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 1/2 NEXT 2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø]. 1/2 NEXT Recording 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 65 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 . Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick. To cancel the wind noise reduction function BASIC] # [ ≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ Depending on the wind strength, the wind noise is reduced.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 66 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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). ∫ Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] > [ ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 67 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Various recording functions Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording. VDR-D300 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) VDR-D250 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. ∫ VDR-D300 ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [ O.I.S. O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 68 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ß: Forced flash ßA: Auto ≥ When [ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only when necessary. 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 69 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 second flash is finished. ≥ Use this when you take pictures of people in dark places. ≥ Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 70 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 71 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Portrait mode ≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode ≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 72 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position. MNL The manual focus indication [1MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 73 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colors. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. MNL The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 74 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Manual recording functions To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject. MNL BACK 2 Move the joystick up to select [ When the [ complete. ]. ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is ≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 75 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Aperture: (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. MNL The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 76 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes. 2 Select the scene to be played back. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 77 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Motion picture playback Slow-motion playback 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move and hold the joystick right. (Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the joystick left.) ≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up. ∫ Operating with the remote control Press the E or D button.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 78 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession. ([ ALL] is displayed.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 79 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a red frame.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 80 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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). ≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 81 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the . button during playback. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 82 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Editing scenes To complete editing Press the MENU button. Editing ≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part. (l 83) ≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes on the disc. ≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting. 82 LSQT1011 ≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 83 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 joystick. 2 Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick. The selected scene is played back.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 84 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 2 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick. ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 85 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favorites 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. ≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 86 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 87 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails. 3 Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 88 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 87, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. 3 Select [ ADD], then press the joystick. Editing 4 Select the scene to be added, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 89 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 87, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. 3 Select [ MOVE], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystick. 5 Select the position to insert the scene, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 90 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 87, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. 3 Select [ DIVIDE], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 91 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 87, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. EDIT] and 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick. 3 Select [ COMBINE], then press the joystick. 4 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 92 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 87, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display: ¬ Select playlist playback mode.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 93 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using playlists 5 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Press the button. 6 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 4-6. To complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each subsequent playlist decreases by one. ≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 94 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 95 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Editing still pictures To complete editing Press the MENU button. ∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an SD card by other products A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased. ≥ Do not remove the SD card while deleting. ≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 96 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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.) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 97 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ PLAY SETUP] # [ DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the joystick. 2 Select the file to be set, then press the joystick. The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 98 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the joystick. ≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM, skip to step 3.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 99 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 100 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. Disc and card management ∫ Finalizing video format discs Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit, before using it on other devices. DVD-RW (Video format): After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 101 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 102 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 103 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 . Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick. To exit the information screen Disc and card management Press the MENU button.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 104 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. A AV/S cable (supplied) ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A * If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect the S Video plug to it.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 105 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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 ([ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/ [ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250)) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 106 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ≥ Playback is only possible on devices that support 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format).
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 107 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 With a DVD recorder/player Copying (dubbing) 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. ≥ If you want to record (dub) a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV/S cable and then record (dub) the disc.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 108 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 With a VCR With a VCR Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) You can record (dub) images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to record (dub), then record (dub) the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 86) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 109 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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. ¬ Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit, turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 110 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 With a printer (PictBridge) 6 Select the date print setting on [ DATE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 7 Select the paper size setting on [ PAPER SIZE]. STANDARD: Size specific to the printer 4t5 INCH: L size 5t7 INCH: 2L size 4t6 INCH: Postcard size A4: A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 8 Select the layout setting on [ PAGE LAYOUT].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 111 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 With a computer Before using with a computer (Windows) Before using with a computer (Windows) 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 112 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Windows) 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. DVDForm: This is used to format DVD-RAM on a computer. ∫ DVD-MovieAlbum DVD-MovieAlbumSE: This software is for playing back and editing* VR format motion pictures.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 113 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Windows) ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc. Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures edited using DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 127. 1 2 3 DVD-RW/ DVD-R DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW(VR) A DVD-Video B C 1 Export the images from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 114 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Windows) 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. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 116 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Windows) ∫ Using Built-in SD Drive Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional CPU Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher RAM 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended) Interface USB 1.1 or later — A type With a computer ≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 117 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Windows) 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 118 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Windows) Installation (Windows) 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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 119 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Windows) 5 Read carefully through the End User License Agreement (l 117), 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. 7 When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of window. 8 Click [Finish].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 120 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Windows) 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-MovieAlbum]. ≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 121 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Windows) 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]. ≥ The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at any point e.g. by pressing [Cancel]. ≥ Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0b.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 122 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Windows) Reading the operating instructions of the software applications For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF instructions. ≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions. (l 113) ∫ DVD-RAM Driver Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [DVD-RAM] # [DVD-RAM Driver] # [Using DVD-RAM disc].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 123 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Connection and recognition (Windows) Connection and recognition (Windows) 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. ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the computer, remove it.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 124 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Connection and recognition (Windows) ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer, the operation mode cannot be changed and its power cannot be turned off. In this case, disconnect the USB cable (l 125). ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer in disc playback mode, no image will appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder. ≥ When this unit is connected to a computer, you cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to remove a disc.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 125 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Connection and recognition (Windows) ∫ 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. ≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 126 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Connection and recognition (Windows) 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. ≥ With some computers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 127 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (Windows) Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (Windows) 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. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 128 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (Windows) 3 (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] dialog box may appear or the recorded images may not be shown. If this occurs, try the following procedure.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 129 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer (Windows) 9 When the [CollectTool] screen appears, click [OK]. The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen. 10 Edit the DVD menu as required. ≥ Set the disc size to [8 cm DVD]. 11 Click [Burning]. Writing to DVD-RW/DVD-R disc will start. When writing is complete, the disc is ejected automatically.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 130 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) Before using with a computer (Macintosh) What you can do with a computer ∫ When using a disc recorded on this unit Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on the computer, finalize them on this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 131 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) Contents on provided CD-ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM. ∫ Pixe VRF Browser EX This software is for importing motion pictures recorded on disc to a computer. The motion pictures imported to the computer can be edited with [MPEG Editor].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 132 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) ∫ ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 This software is for creating DVD-Video and Video CD discs. Use this software when burning a DVD-Video or Video CD disc from motion pictures saved using Pixe VRF Browser EX. For details, refer to page 137. ≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R drive is required. To create a Video CD disc, a separate CD-RW/CD-R drive is required.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 133 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software. ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ∫ Pixe VRF Browser EX OS Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3.4 to v10.3.9, v10.4.1 to v10.4.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 134 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Before using with a computer (Macintosh) ∫ ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 OS Mac OS X v10.2.8, v10.3.4 to v10.3.9, v10.4.1 to v10.4.2 ≥ Mac OS X Server is not supported. 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 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard disk Disk space required for installation: approx.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 135 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Macintosh) Installation (Macintosh) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed. 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. [PANASONIC] CD-ROM icon appears. 2 Double-click [PANASONIC] # [Imx for Panasonic] # [ImageMixer.pkg]. The installer setup screen appears. 3 Click [Continue].
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 136 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Installation (Macintosh) Reading the operating instructions of the software applications For details on how to use the software applications, read the help. ∫ Pixe VRF Browser EX After starting Pixe VRF Browser EX, select [Help] # [Pixe VRF Browser EX Help] from the Menu Bar. ∫ ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 After starting ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, click the [?] icon at top right of ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 screen.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 137 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using discs on a computer (Macintosh) Using discs on a computer (Macintosh) Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a recorded disc Using Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, you can create a DVD-Video disc (DVDRW/DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on a computer, finalize them on this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 138 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using discs on a computer (Macintosh) 5 Insert the disc in this unit. The contents recorded on the disc are displayed. 6 Click the desired program (A), select the scene to be added to the DVD-Video (B) and then click the [Save] button (C). B A C 7 Select the destination folder to save, select [Default] in [Format] and then click the [Save] button.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 139 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using discs on a computer (Macintosh) 12 Click [Create Menu] (A) and edit the DVD menu as required, then click [Write to Disc] (B). 13 Check [Create disc] (A), select the drive to be used (B) and then click [Write] (C). A B A B C 14 Insert a brand-new 12 cm (5z) DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the disc drive and click [OK]. ≥ 12 cm (5z) iRW and iR discs can also be used if the disc drive supports them.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 140 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh) Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh) Connection ¬ Connect this unit to the AC adaptor. ¬ Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit, turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ USB FUNCTION] # [PC CONNECT] and press the joystick. ≥ Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 2 Connect this unit and a computer.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 141 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh) Copying still picture files to a computer 1 Double-click the [NO_NAME] icon. The folders on the SD card are displayed. 2 Select the file in the [100CDPFP] folder to copy and drag and drop it to the destination copy folder. ∫ Example folder structure of an SD card: DCIM 100CDPFP MISC ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 142 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus Still picture recording menus ∫ [ ∫ [ [ [ [ [ [ ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 70) WIND CUT] (l 65) REC MODE] (l 51) ASPECT] (l 66) CLOCK SET] (l 45) ADVANCED] [ D.ZOOM] (l 56) [ O.I.S. O.I.S.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 144 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Menus Other menus ∫ [ REC LAMP] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The recording lamp lights during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. ∫ [ DISPLAY] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below. OFF ; 12.15.2006 ON SP R 0h00m 0h00m00s ; O.I.S. Others 12.15.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 145 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Indications Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications 1 Motion picture recording R 0h00m 0h00m00s 10× ; 2 Still picture recording 2 O.I.S. MNL 1/100 OPEN 3dB 3:30 PM 12.15.2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 3:30 PM 12.15.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 146 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Indications ∫ Playback indications 1 Motion picture playback 1 Playback ; Pause 5/6 Cue/Review playback 7/8 Last/first scene paused 9/: Skip playback D/E Slow motion playback ;1/2; Frame-by-frame playback 2 Still picture playback 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode All scenes on the disc displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed No.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 147 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Indications Messages CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or card has failed. NO DATA. There are no images recorded on the disc or card. THIS DISC IS INCOMPATIBLE. You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.). PLEASE CHECK THE DISC. You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc recorded in PAL video format etc.).
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 148 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Indications CARD FULL. The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary files (l 94) or insert a new SD card. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH. An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET button to restart the unit. (l 155) CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously. TURN OFF POWER LCD. CANNOT SET.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 149 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３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.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 150 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Frequently asked questions Others Frequently asked questions 150 LSQT1011 What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm (3z) bare discs. (l 23) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be used? They can be used. However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 151 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Frequently asked questions Is it possible to copy data to a computer (Windows)? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format): Use DVD-MovieAlbum CopyTool or the File Export function in DVD-MovieAlbumSE. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit. DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R: Copying data to a computer is not possible. SD card: Copy with Windows Explorer.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 152 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unit operations Problem This unit cannot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 28) ≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. ≥ Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended? This unit is turned off automatically.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 153 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Problem Check points The remote control does not function. ≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? # Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 20) The DISC EJECT lever does not work. ≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. ≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to the computer. (l 156, 158) The disc cannot be read.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 154 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Problem The unit arbitrarily stops recording. ≥ Is the AGS function activated? # Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF]. (l 49) Recorded still pictures are not clear. ≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]? # If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a mosaic-like pattern.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 155 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points The images on the SD card do not look normal. ≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a computer or other products as well. Even if a disc or a card is formatted, it cannot be used. ≥ Either this unit or the disc or card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD Memory Card from 8 MB to 2 GB with this unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 156 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Others With a computer (Windows) 156 LSQT1011 Problem Check points Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by the computer. ≥ Have you set this unit to the correct mode? # The unit is not recognized if it is set to a recording mode. Set it to a playback mode. If it is set to card playback mode, disconnect the USB cable, set [USB FUNCTION] to [PC CONNECT] and then reconnect the USB cable.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 157 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot write to DVDRAM. Cannot format a disc with the DVD-RAM Driver. When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on the computer. Check points ≥ (Windows XP only) Deleting the unit name from the Device Manager and then connecting the unit and the computer again can improve this. Follow the steps below. Before proceeding, be sure to remove the disc from the unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 158 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Troubleshooting Others Problem 158 LSQT1011 Check points Cannot register the file with ImageMixer VCD/ DVD2. ≥ Is there a file with a compatible format in the folder? # Check the help for ImageMixer VCD/DVD2. ≥ In [Options] in the [Select folder], confirm the small box for [Add sub-folder(s)] is checked. ≥ The same folder cannot be selected simultaneously in DVD-Video mode and Video CD mode.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 159 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Cautions for use Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the unit away from magnetized products/mobile phones, microwave ovens, TVs and video game products. ≥ If you use the unit on or near a TV, the images or sound may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. ≥ Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 160 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Cautions for use About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use. At high temperatures, the protection function may be triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 161 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Cautions for use About the disc ≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, the CHARGE lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. Wait until the appropriate temperature is restored before charging the battery again. If the battery still fails to charge, something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 162 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Cautions for use About the SD card ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on the unit, a computer etc. ≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal. When inserting or removing the SD card, always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 163 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Explanation of terms Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 164 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Explanation of terms Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus. ≥ Focuses on the screen center only. Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 166 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Specifications Dimensions (excluding projecting parts) VDR-D300 Approx. 63 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 138 mm (D) [Approx. 2.48 inch (W) k 3.43 inch (H) k 5.43 inch (D)] VDR-D250 Approx. 63 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 136 mm (D) [Approx. 2.48 inch (W) k 3.43 inch (H) k 5.35 inch (D)] Mass (without supplied battery, lens cap and a disc) VDR-D300 Approx. 585 g (1.29 lbs.) VDR-D250 Approx. 555 g (1.224 lbs.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 167 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card VDR-D300 Picture size 3.1M (2048k1512) (1920k1080) 2 Picture quality 8 MB 3 5 4 7 16 MB 8 13 10 17 32 MB 18 29 24 39 64 MB 39 61 51 81 128 MB 75 120 98 155 256 MB 160 250 210 330 512 MB 320 490 410 650 1 GB 630 990 820 1290 2 GB 1290 2010 1680 2630 VDR-D250 Picture size 2.3M (1760k1320) 1.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 168 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Optional accessories Optional accessories DVD video camera accessories Accessory No.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 169 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Optional accessories Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 170 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service Notice: •Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) •To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 171 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 172 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Customer Services Directory Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information l 173 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 173 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 174 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Others Index Index ∫ Numerics 0 Lux MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ∫ A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 30, 161 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) . . . 49 Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 163 ∫ B Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Battery .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 175 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Index ∫ U Un-finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 ∫ V Video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 47, 162 Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 VR format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ∫ W White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 163 Wide mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 176 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Carga de la batería 1 2 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ∫ Cómo encender/apagar la alimentación Mientras pulsa el botón A, ajuste el interruptor OFF/ON a ON/OFF.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 177 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido 2 Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/ ∫ Cómo insertar/quitar una tarjeta parada de la grabación para detener SD 1 Abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta. 2 Inserte/quite la tarjeta SD en/de la ranura de la tarjeta. ∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas ≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar . Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta.
D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 178 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ∫ Reproducción de imágenes dinámicas ∫ Reproducción de imágenes fijas ≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar Others ≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar . 178 LSQT1011 1 Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida. 2 Pulse el joystick. 3 Mueva el joystick para obrar.
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D250&300(P_PC)eng.book 180 ページ ２００６年１月２０日 金曜日 午後２時３分 Backcover Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.
