Page 1: Operating Instructions
LSQT1025(ENG).book 1 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Cover ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Before use, please read these instructions completely. (VDR-D300) Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D300GN Model No. VDR-D250GN LSQT1025 A...
Page 2 LSQT1025(ENG).book 2 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Left/Right As this equipment 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. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects...
Page 3 LSQT1025(ENG).book 3 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
LSQT1025(ENG).book 4 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Contents Before using Features ... 6 Accessories ... 8 Parts identification and handling... 10 Using the LCD monitor ... 16 Using the viewfinder ... 16 Using the remote control ... 17 Discs and cards ... 20 Discs that can be used on this unit ...
Page 5 LSQT1025(ENG).book 5 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing Editing scenes... 87 Deleting scenes ... 87 Dividing a scene ... 89 Combining scenes ... 90 Using playlists... 91 What is a playlist?...91 Creating a new playlist ... 92 Playing back a playlist ... 93 Editing a playlist...
Page 6: Before Using
LSQT1025(ENG).book 6 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 52) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 81) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
Page 7 LSQT1025(ENG).book 7 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 112) Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes recorded with this unit on it. If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can dub scenes recorded on a disc with this unit to the hard disk.
Page 8: Accessories
LSQT1025(ENG).book 8 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Accessories Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Battery pack AC adaptor DC cable AV/S cable AC cable LSQT1025 Remote control Button-type battery Free style remote control (VDR-D300 only) Lens cap (VDR-D250 only) Shoulder strap USB cable CD-ROM Disc cleaning cloth...
Page 9: Optional Accessories
LSQT1025(ENG).book 9 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Optional accessories Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)
Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling
LSQT1025(ENG).book 10 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300) Lens (VDR-D250) 2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 73) 3 Recording lamp (l 139) 4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 79, 18) 5 Terminal cover 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 110, 114) 7 USB terminal [ ] (l 115, 130)
Page 11 LSQT1025(ENG).book 11 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 21 Accessory shoe ≥ Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (optional), are attached here. 22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 49) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] (l 60) Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l 83) 24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 55) 25 Card slot cover (l 34) 26 Card slot (l 34) 27 Tripod receptacle (l 15)
Page 12 LSQT1025(ENG).book 12 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Parts identification and handling Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Shoulder strap fixture Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come...
Page 13: Lens Hood
LSQT1025(ENG).book 13 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to fit it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover. ≥...
Page 14: During Recording
LSQT1025(ENG).book 14 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Parts identification and handling Fitting the lens cap (Supplied: VDR-D250 only)/(Included in the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional)) Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.
Page 15 LSQT1025(ENG).book 15 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the unit.) ≥ When the tripod is used, operate the unit from the free style remote control for convenience.
Page 16: Using The Lcd Monitor
LSQT1025(ENG).book 16 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Parts identification and handling Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
LSQT1025(ENG).book 17 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using the remote control 1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]* 2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 111) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 47) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 82, 83) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 45) 7 Recording start/stop buttons [START/STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 45)
Page 18: Remote Control Usable Range
LSQT1025(ENG).book 18 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Parts identification and handling Caution 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. ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.
Page 19 LSQT1025(ENG).book 19 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using the free style remote control (VDR-D300 only) 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.
Page 20: Discs And Cards
LSQT1025(ENG).book 20 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Discs and cards Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit DIsc type Recording format Characteristic Display on the screen Indication in these instructions Functions ≥ Deleting recorded scenes ≥ Editing on this unit ≥...
Page 21 ≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. ≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance.
Page 22 LSQT1025(ENG).book 22 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Discs and cards When using brand-new DVD-RW When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 21, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears.
Page 23: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit
SD card. (l 105) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be possible on the card.
Page 24: Disc And Card Handling
LSQT1025(ENG).book 24 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Discs and cards Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ If there is dirt on the disc Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to remove the dirt.
Page 25: Setup
When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. ≥ Battery charging time (l 27) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. Power supply ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Page 26: Removing The Battery
LSQT1025(ENG).book 26 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Power supply Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, slide the battery to remove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥...
Page 27: Charging Time And Recordable Time
LSQT1025(ENG).book 27 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫...
Page 28 LSQT1025(ENG).book 28 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Power supply VDR-D250 Battery model Voltage/ number capacity Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/ CGA-DU12 1150 mAh (optional) CGA-DU14 7.2 V/ (optional) 1360 mAh CGA-DU21 7.2 V/ (optional) 2040 mAh ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: If the battery discharges, then flash.
Page 29: Connecting To The Ac Outlet
LSQT1025(ENG).book 29 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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.
Page 30 LSQT1025(ENG).book 30 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Power supply How to turn off the power While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. The status indicator B goes off when the power turns off. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover closes.
Page 31 LSQT1025(ENG).book 31 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in disc recording mode or card recording mode. To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
Page 32: Inserting/Removing A Disc
LSQT1025(ENG).book 32 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Inserting/removing a disc Inserting/removing a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it.
Page 33 LSQT1025(ENG).book 33 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ 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.
Page 34: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
LSQT1025(ENG).book 34 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. If the SD card is inserted or removed while the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.
Page 35: Selecting A Mode
LSQT1025(ENG).book 35 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration. Disc recording mode (l 52) Disc playback mode (l 81) Card recording mode (l 55)
Page 36: How To Use The Joystick
LSQT1025(ENG).book 36 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 How to use the joystick How to use the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.
Page 37: Operations During Playback
LSQT1025(ENG).book 37 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Operations during playback ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick. The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
Page 38 LSQT1025(ENG).book 38 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 How to use the joystick About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode (l 51) Disc recording mode Icon (1/3) (2/3) (3/3) In manual mode (4/4) In manual focus mode (5/5) ≥...
Page 39 LSQT1025(ENG).book 39 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Disc playback mode Icon Direction Playback/pause ∫ Stop playback and show thumbnails Rewind, skip (during playback) Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) Fast forward, skip (during playback) Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) Card recording mode Icon Direction Ø...
Page 40 LSQT1025(ENG).book 40 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) Icon Direction ∫ Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) Icon Direction ∫ LSQT1025 Function Stop playback and show thumbnails Playback previous picture Playback next picture Function Slide show start/pause...
Page 41: Help Mode
LSQT1025(ENG).book 41 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ Help mode The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in disc/card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause.
Page 42: Switching The Language
LSQT1025(ENG).book 42 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Switching the language Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. 2 Select [English] and press the joystick. LSQT1025...
Page 43: Using The Menu Screen
LSQT1025(ENG).book 43 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 137) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. 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.
Page 44 LSQT1025(ENG).book 44 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using the menu screen 5 Move the joystick right or press the joystick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 Press the joystick to enter the selection. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.
Page 45 LSQT1025(ENG).book 45 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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. 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.
Page 46: Setting Date And Time
LSQT1025(ENG).book 46 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Setting date and time Setting date and time When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear. ≥ Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.
Page 47 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. Setting date and time SETUP] # [...
Page 48: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
LSQT1025(ENG).book 48 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ LCD SET] or [ press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted.
Page 49 LSQT1025(ENG).book 49 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Press the MENU button, then select [ LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] and press the joystick. DYNAMIC: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid.
Page 50: Recording
LSQT1025(ENG).book 50 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording Before recording Before recording Basic camera positioning 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 Slightly open your legs.
Page 51 LSQT1025(ENG).book 51 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ About auto mode Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. – Auto white balance (l 161) – Auto focusing (l 162) Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness.
Page 52: Recording Motion Pictures
LSQT1025(ENG).book 52 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures 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 71) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 111).
Page 53: Recording Mode
LSQT1025(ENG).book 53 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 To end the recording Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move this unit until [;] is green. ≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
Page 54: Changing The Recording Mode Of The Motion Picture
LSQT1025(ENG).book 54 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Press the MENU button, then select [ REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recording mode (High quality) (Normal)
Page 55: Recording Still Pictures
LSQT1025(ENG).book 55 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording still pictures Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ 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 58).
Page 56 LSQT1025(ENG).book 56 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording still pictures 5 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully. ≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures on an SD card (l 166) ≥ When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than ], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
Page 57 LSQT1025(ENG).book 57 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Screen indications in card recording mode A Remaining number of still pictures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) B Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures ∫ About the shutter chance mark ≥ The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
Page 58: Number Of Pixels And Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording
LSQT1025(ENG).book 58 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Recording still pictures Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording ∫ PICTURE SIZE Changing the recording size. Press the MENU button, then select [ PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick. VDR-D300 Icon Aspect...
Page 59 LSQT1025(ENG).book 59 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ PICT. QUALITY Selecting the picture quality. Press the MENU button, then select [ PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the joystick. : Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded. : Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality.
Page 60: Various Recording Functions
LSQT1025(ENG).book 60 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥...
Page 61: Digital Zoom Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 61 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.
Page 62: Recording Yourself
LSQT1025(ENG).book 62 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.
Page 63: Backlight Compensation Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 63 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick.
Page 64: Fade In/Fade Out Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 64 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Fade in/fade out function 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.
Page 65 LSQT1025(ENG).book 65 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 2 Move the joystick left to select [ 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is cancelled. To cancel fading Select [ ] again.
Page 66: Soft Skin Mode
LSQT1025(ENG).book 66 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick.
Page 67: Tele Macro Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 67 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Tele macro function This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. VDR-D300 The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm. VDR-D250 The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx.
Page 68: Colour Night View Functions
LSQT1025(ENG).book 68 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Colour night view functions This allows recording in dark locations. This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥...
Page 69: Self-Timer Recording
LSQT1025(ENG).book 69 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Self-timer recording This is for recording shots of yourself as well. You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.
Page 70: Wind Noise Reduction Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 70 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick. To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick.
Page 71: Wide Mode
LSQT1025(ENG).book 71 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Wide mode This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. 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 ¬...
Page 72: Image Stabilizer Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 72 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ∫ VDR-D300 ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button, then select [ O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.
Page 73: Built-In Flash (Vdr-D300 Only)
LSQT1025(ENG).book 73 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select ADVANCED] > [ß FLASH] > desired item and press the joystick.
Page 74: Red Eye Reduction Function
LSQT1025(ENG).book 74 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Various recording functions Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. Press the MENU button, then select [ RED EYE] # [ON] and press the joystick. ≥ The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the second flash is finished.
Page 75: Manual Recording Functions
LSQT1025(ENG).book 75 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Manual recording functions Scene mode This is for recording in various situations. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Rotate the mode dial to select ¬ 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
Page 76 LSQT1025(ENG).book 76 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. Sports mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.
Page 77: Manual Focus Adjustment
LSQT1025(ENG).book 77 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position.
Page 78: White Balance
LSQT1025(ENG).book 78 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬...
Page 79: To Set The White Balance Manually
LSQT1025(ENG).book 79 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 To set the white balance manually 1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject. 2 Move the joystick up to select [ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.
Page 80: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
LSQT1025(ENG).book 80 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
Page 81: Playback
LSQT1025(ENG).book 81 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Playback Motion picture playback 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.
Page 82 LSQT1025(ENG).book 82 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Motion picture playback ≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback. ≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. ≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.
Page 83: Frame-By-Frame Playback
LSQT1025(ENG).book 83 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Frame-by-frame playback The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time. 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move the joystick right. (The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the joystick left.) ≥...
Page 84: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date
LSQT1025(ENG).book 84 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Motion picture playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ [BY DATE] and press the joystick.
Page 85: Still Picture Playback
LSQT1025(ENG).book 85 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Still picture playback Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes. 2 Select the file to be played back.
Page 86: Playing Back Still Pictures As A Slide Show
LSQT1025(ENG).book 86 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Still picture playback Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ [SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick. ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Page 87: Editing Scenes
LSQT1025(ENG).book 87 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬...
Page 88 LSQT1025(ENG).book 88 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4.
Page 89: Dividing A Scene
LSQT1025(ENG).book 89 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. 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.
Page 90: Combining Scenes
LSQT1025(ENG).book 90 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ joystick. 2 Select the scene to be combined, then press the joystick.
Page 91: Using Playlists
LSQT1025(ENG).book 91 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist.
Page 92: Creating A New Playlist
LSQT1025(ENG).book 92 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using playlists Creating a new playlist ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick. 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick.
Page 93: Playing Back A Playlist
LSQT1025(ENG).book 93 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Playing back a playlist ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.
Page 94: Editing A Playlist
LSQT1025(ENG).book 94 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using playlists Editing a playlist Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Adding scenes to playlist ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
Page 95 LSQT1025(ENG).book 95 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick.
Page 96 LSQT1025(ENG).book 96 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using playlists Dividing a scene You can divide a scene into two parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
Page 97: Combining Scenes
LSQT1025(ENG).book 97 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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 93, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ press the joystick.
Page 98 LSQT1025(ENG).book 98 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Using playlists Deleting scenes ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 93, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback.
Page 99 LSQT1025(ENG).book 99 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.
Page 100: Editing Still Pictures
LSQT1025(ENG).book 100 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures Deleting still pictures This is for deleting still picture files recorded on SD cards. The deleted files cannot be restored. Deleting files one at a time ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the button during playback.
Page 101 LSQT1025(ENG).book 101 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card except the locked files will be erased.
Page 102: Locking Still Pictures
LSQT1025(ENG).book 102 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Editing still pictures Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) ¬...
Page 103: Dpof Setting
LSQT1025(ENG).book 103 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. 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...
Page 104: Disc And Card Management
LSQT1025(ENG).book 104 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬...
Page 105: Formatting An Sd Card
LSQT1025(ENG).book 105 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards. Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a computer, etc. ¬...
Page 106: Finalizing A Disc
LSQT1025(ENG).book 106 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. To play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player, finalize the disc.
Page 107: Un-Finalizing A Dvd-Rw
LSQT1025(ENG).book 107 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.
Page 108: Protecting A Disc
LSQT1025(ENG).book 108 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc 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 [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick.
Page 109: Displaying Disc Information
LSQT1025(ENG).book 109 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Displaying disc information 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 [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.
Page 110: With Other Products
LSQT1025(ENG).book 110 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With other products With a TV With a TV Playback on TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a TV.
Page 111 LSQT1025(ENG).book 111 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ (VDR-D300)/[ ] (VDR-D250)) on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally.
Page 112: With A Dvd Recorder/Player
LSQT1025(ENG).book 112 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player ≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/player, place the device so that the disc lies flat. Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then play it back.
Page 113: Copying Recordings Onto A Dvd Recorder's Hard Disk
LSQT1025(ENG).book 113 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk 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 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 dub the disc.
Page 114: With A Vcr
LSQT1025(ENG).book 114 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices.
Page 115: With A Printer (Pictbridge)
LSQT1025(ENG).book 115 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With a printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ¬...
Page 116 LSQT1025(ENG).book 116 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With a printer (PictBridge) 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints, then press the joystick. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. ≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints to [0]. ≥...
Page 117 LSQT1025(ENG).book 117 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 8 Select the layout setting on [ STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer No frame print Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick. 9 Select [ The pictures are printed.
Page 118: With A Computer
LSQT1025(ENG).book 118 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 With a computer Before using with a computer Before using with a computer What you can do with a computer ∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit. Can do Playing back on a computer Copying a disc...
Page 119: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom
LSQT1025(ENG).book 119 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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. ∫...
Page 120 LSQT1025(ENG).book 120 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Before using with a computer ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc. Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures edited using DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 134. DVD-RAM/ DVD-RW(VR) 1 Export the images from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
Page 121: Operating Environment
LSQT1025(ENG).book 121 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Operating environment ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥...
Page 122 LSQT1025(ENG).book 122 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Before using with a computer ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥ DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥...
Page 123: Using Built-In Sd Drive
LSQT1025(ENG).book 123 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥ DirectX 9.0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥...
Page 124: End User License Agreement
LSQT1025(ENG).book 124 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Before using with a computer End User License Agreement Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Page 125: Installation
LSQT1025(ENG).book 125 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Installation When installing the software, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not have authorization to do this, consult your manager.) Do not connect the USB cable before installing the DVD-RAM Driver. If the DVD-RAM Driver is installed after connecting this unit and the computer with the USB cable, this unit may not be correctly recognized by the computer.
Page 126 LSQT1025(ENG).book 126 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Installation 5 Read carefully through the End User License Agreement (l 124), then click [Yes]. ≥ You cannot install the application if you click [No]. 6 Click [Next]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it. When installation is complete, some notes will appear: Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of window.
Page 127: Installing Dvd-Moviealbumse
LSQT1025(ENG).book 127 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. The [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer]. 2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.2]. ≥...
Page 128: Installing Dvdfunstudio
LSQT1025(ENG).book 128 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Installation Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer. The [Setup Menu] screen will appear. ≥ If the [Setup Menu] screen does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer]. 2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4]. ≥...
Page 129: Reading The Operating Instructions Of The Software Applications
Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [DVD-RAM] # [DVD-RAM Driver] # [Using DVD-RAM disc]. ∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [Operation Manual]. ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVDfunSTUDIO] # [Operating instructions].
Page 130: Connection And Recognition
LSQT1025(ENG).book 130 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Connection and recognition Connection and recognition Connection and recognition procedures After the driver and software applications are installed, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer. ≥ Connect after installing the driver and software applications. ≥...
Page 131: About The Computer Display
LSQT1025(ENG).book 131 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ≥ 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 132). ≥ When the unit is connected to a computer in disc playback mode, no image will appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
Page 132: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely
LSQT1025(ENG).book 132 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Connection and recognition ∫ In card playback mode (When accessing the card) [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. Example folder structure of an SD card: Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFP MISC ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder. These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures.
Page 133: Verifying The Unit Is Correctly Recognized By The Computer
LSQT1025(ENG).book 133 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer To verify the unit is correctly recognized by the computer, select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to the computer via the USB cable and then follow the steps below. ≥...
Page 134: Creating A Dvd-Video Disc On A Computer
LSQT1025(ENG).book 134 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD-Video disc (DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit.
Page 135 LSQT1025(ENG).book 135 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 (On the computer) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE]. DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts and the images recorded on the disc are displayed. When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, the [Mount Information] dialogue box may appear or the recorded images may not be shown.
Page 136 LSQT1025(ENG).book 136 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer 8 Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or DVD-R disc into the unit. 9 When the [CollectTool] screen appears, click [OK]. The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen.
Page 137: Others
LSQT1025(ENG).book 137 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Others Menus Menu list Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 75) WIND CUT] (l 70) REC MODE] (l 54) REC ASPECT] (l 71) CLOCK SET] (l 46) ∫ [ ADVANCED] D.ZOOM] (l 61) O.I.S.] (VDR-D300) (l 72) SIS] (VDR-D250) (l 72) FADE COLOUR] (l 65)
Page 138 LSQT1025(ENG).book 138 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Menus Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELETE] (Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] or [BY DATE]) SELECT] (l 88) ALL] (l 88) ∫ [ PLAY SETUP] PLAY MODE] (l 84, 92, 93) RESUME PLAY] (l 84) ∫...
Page 139: Other Menus
LSQT1025(ENG).book 139 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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. ∫...
Page 140 LSQT1025(ENG).book 140 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Menus ∫ [ JOYSTICK LED] ≥ OFF ≥ ON If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation. ∫ [ DEMO MODE] DEMO ≥ OFF ≥ ON This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
Page 141: Indications
LSQT1025(ENG).book 141 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording 0h00m00s R 0h00m 10× 1/100 OPEN 15:30 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time 15:30 Date/time indication 15.12.2006 ¥/; (Red) Recording/writing to a disc ;...
Page 142 LSQT1025(ENG).book 142 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Indications Sports mode Portrait mode Low light mode Spotlight mode Surf & snow mode Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R ß/ßi/ßj/...
Page 143: Playback Indications
LSQT1025(ENG).book 143 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Playback Pause Cue/Review playback Last/first scene paused Skip playback Slow motion playback Frame-by-frame playback ;1/2; 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...
Page 144: Messages
Indications Messages CANNOT RECORD. NO DATA. INCOMPATIBLE DISC. PLEASE CHECK THE DISC. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE PANASONIC DISC IS RECOMMENDED. CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE. CANNOT RECORD. (THIS DISC IS FINALIZED) CANNOT RECORD. DISC IS FULL. CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF SCENES HAS EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT.
Page 145 LSQT1025(ENG).book 145 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 DVD-R cannot be un-finalized. CANNOT UN-FINALIZE DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR THIS DISC. format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the CHECK CARD.
Page 146: About Recovery
LSQT1025(ENG).book 146 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Indications About recovery It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off for some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may appear.
Page 147: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
LSQT1025(ENG).book 147 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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. Conditions which Functions disable the functions Digital zoom ≥...
Page 148: Frequently Asked Questions
LSQT1025(ENG).book 148 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be used? Can discs with a cartridge be used? Can double sided discs be used? Can I record continuously from one side of the disc to the other on a double sided disc? Can DVD-R only be recorded...
Page 149 LSQT1025(ENG).book 149 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Can software other than that For information about software from other companies, contact supplied be used? the makers of the software. DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format): Is playback possible on a DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R: computer? SD card: Use picture viewer software. DVD-RAM: Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
Page 150: Troubleshooting
LSQT1025(ENG).book 150 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unit operations Problem This unit cannot be turned on. This unit is turned off automatically. This unit does not stay on long enough. Battery runs down quickly. This unit cannot be operated though powered up. This unit does not operate normally.
Page 151 LSQT1025(ENG).book 151 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Problem ≥ Has the demonstration started? # If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or a card in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit The screen has changed is automatically set to the demonstration mode for suddenly.
Page 152 LSQT1025(ENG).book 152 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem Recording starts but stops immediately. The playback picture breaks up for a moment. The unit arbitrarily stops recording. Recorded still pictures are not clear. Auto focus function does not work. Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of this unit.
Page 153 LSQT1025(ENG).book 153 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Problem ≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write- protected? # Release the protection. (l 108) If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device, release the protection on the same device. ≥...
Page 154 LSQT1025(ENG).book 154 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Troubleshooting Problem “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. With a computer Problem Even if connected by the USB cable, this unit is not recognized by the computer. When DVD-MovieAlbumSE is started, the [Mount Information] dialogue box appears. LSQT1025 Check points ≥...
Page 155 LSQT1025(ENG).book 155 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Problem ≥ If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may An image that should be selected. have been recorded does # Click the [Preference] button at top right of not appear when DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, click the [Device setting] tab to DVD-MovieAlbumSE is choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the...
Page 156: Cautions For Use
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. About this unit ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Page 157: About The Battery
LSQT1025(ENG).book 157 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Do not touch the laser pickup lens. ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. Do not use a commercial available 8 cm CD lens cleaner. ≥ Using 8 cm CD lens cleaner could cause this unit to malfunction.
Page 158: About The Ac Adaptor
LSQT1025(ENG).book 158 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Cautions for use About the AC adaptor ≥ 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.
Page 159 LSQT1025(ENG).book 159 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 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.
Page 160: About Condensation
LSQT1025(ENG).book 160 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Cautions for use About condensation When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below.
Page 161: Explanation Of Terms
LSQT1025(ENG).book 161 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Explanation of terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour 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.
Page 162: Auto Focus
LSQT1025(ENG).book 162 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０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. ≥...
Page 163: Specifications
LSQT1025(ENG).book 163 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording (When using a DVD-RAM disc and the recording mode is [SP].) VDR-D300 Approx. 4.6 W (When using viewfinder) Approx. 4.9 W (When using LCD monitor) VDR-D250 Approx.
Page 164 LSQT1025(ENG).book 164 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Specifications Standard illumination 1,400 lx Minimum required 12 lx (1 lx with the colour night view function) illumination Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ S Video output level C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™ Audio output level 316 mV, 600 ™...
Page 165 LSQT1025(ENG).book 165 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Motion pictures 8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Recording media 8 cm DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X) 8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0 Compression MPEG2 XP: 9 Mbps (VBR) (Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM) Recording mode and SP: 5 Mbps (VBR) transfer rate...
Page 166: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card
LSQT1025(ENG).book 166 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card VDR-D300 Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB VDR-D250 Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB...
Page 167 LSQT1025(ENG).book 167 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 VDR-D300 and VDR-D250 Picture size Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ the subject being recorded. ≥...
Page 168 LSQT1025(ENG).book 168 ページ２００６年２月４日　土曜日　午後６時１０分 Backcover LSQT1025 A F0206Nt0 ( 2300 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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