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Panasonic VDR-D150EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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VDR-D150EB
VDR-D100EB
LSQT1048 B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 1 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Cover Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera VDR-D150EB Model No. VDR-D100EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VDR-D150 VDR-D100 Card slot – ¥ –: not available LSQT1048 B...
  • Page 2 Information on Disposal for Users of We would like to take this opportunity to thank Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie (private households) Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for This symbol on the products future reference.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    A replacement fuse cover Figure A Figure B can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. Fuse cover IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET...
  • Page 4 LSQT1048(ENG).book 4 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 5 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Contents Before using Recording Features ..........7 Before recording.........38 Accessories .......... 9 Recording motion pictures....39 Parts identification and handling ..10 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture ......... 41 Using the LCD monitor ......13 Recording still pictures Using the viewfinder ........13 Discs and cards........
  • Page 6 LSQT1048(ENG).book 6 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing With other products Editing scenes ........67 With a TV..........90 Deleting scenes........67 Playback on TV ........90 With a DVD recorder/player ....91 Dividing a scene ........69 Combining scenes........70 Playback on DVD recorder/player ... 91 Using playlists ........

  • Page 7: Before Using

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 7 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Before using Features Features ∫ Easy recording! (l 39) No need to search for the recording start position. The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy playback! (l 62) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
  • Page 8 LSQT1048(ENG).book 8 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Features ∫ Editing scenes! (l 67, 71) You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk. ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 91) 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.

  • Page 9: Accessories

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

  • Page 10: Parts Identification And Handling

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 10 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens 2 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 3 White balance sensor (l 60) 4 Terminal cover 5 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 90, 93) 6 USB terminal [ ] (l 94) ≥...
  • Page 11 LSQT1048(ENG).book 11 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Parts identification and handling 26 Reset button [RESET] (l 109) 27 LCD monitor (l 13) 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.

  • Page 12: Fitting The Lens Cap

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 12 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Parts identification and handling Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. ≥ When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 13: Using The Lcd Monitor

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 13 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Parts identification and handling Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the PUSH OPEN button. The LCD monitor opens slightly. Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 14: Discs And Cards

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 14 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Discs and cards Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R 8 cm 8 cm 8 cm Single sided/ Single sided/double sided Single sided/ double sided double sided (DVD-RAM [DVD-RW Ver.
  • Page 15 ≥ 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 16 LSQT1048(ENG).book 16 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 15, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appears.

  • Page 17: Cards That You Can Use With This Unit (Vdr-D150 Only)

    SD card. (l 85) ≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card. ≥ Be sure to insert miniSD™ Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in this unit without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

  • Page 18: Disc And Card Handling

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 18 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 19: Setup

    ≥ Battery charging time (l 21) ≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cable ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the from the AC adaptor.

  • Page 20: Removing The Battery

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 20 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 21: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 21 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. ∫...

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 22 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Power supply ≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the ≥ The batteries heat up after use or charging. This display will change: unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.

  • Page 23: Turning The Unit On/Off

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 23 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Power supply Turning the unit on/off ≥ When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing A Disc

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 24 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 25 LSQT1048(ENG).book 25 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Inserting/removing a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc “SIDE A” mark Single sided disc: The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double sided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side.

  • Page 26: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 26 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D150 only) Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D150 only) Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn off the power. If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on the SD card may be lost.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Mode

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 27 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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. ≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Joystick

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 28 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 file, and then press the joystick to set it.
  • Page 29 LSQT1048(ENG).book 29 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 How to use the joystick Disc recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page Soft skin mode (1/2) Fade ª Backlight compensation Manual white balance set (Only when manual white balance adjustment mode is selected) White balance...
  • Page 30 LSQT1048(ENG).book 30 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 How to use the joystick Card recording mode (VDR-D150 only) (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page Soft skin mode — Ø Self timer ª Backlight compensation Card recording mode (VDR-D150 only) (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set...
  • Page 31 LSQT1048(ENG).book 31 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 How to use the joystick Card playback mode (VDR-D150 only) (When [PICTURE] is selected) A: The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Page Stop playback and show thumbnails ∫ — Playback previous picture Playback next picture Card playback mode (VDR-D150 only) (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) A: The operation icon is off.

  • Page 32: Switching The Language

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 32 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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. LSQT1048...

  • Page 33: Using The Menu Screen

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 33 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using the menu screen Using the menu screen Refer to “Menu list” (l 97) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial.
  • Page 34 LSQT1048(ENG).book 34 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 35: Setting Date And Time

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 35 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Setting date and time Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the item to be set.
  • Page 36 NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL clock. PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Connect the AC adaptor to this unit or place the battery on this unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave this unit as is for approx.

  • Page 37: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 37 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjust the brightness and colour level. SETUP] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EVF SET] # [YES] and press the LCD SET] or [ joystick. 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted.

  • Page 38: Recording

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 38 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 39: Recording Motion Pictures

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 39 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.
  • Page 40 LSQT1048(ENG).book 40 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Recording motion pictures ≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc ≥ Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take for recording (on a disc), you may not be able to care not to block this microphone.

  • Page 41: Changing The Recording Mode Of The Motion Picture

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 41 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Recording motion pictures Changing the recording mode of the motion picture BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ REC MODE] # desired item and press the joystick. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture This unit records in VBR.

  • Page 42: Recording Still Pictures (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 42 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Recording still pictures (VDR-D150 only) Recording still pictures (VDR-D150 only) (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. 1 Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.

  • Page 43: Picture Quality For Still Picture Recording

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 43 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Recording still pictures (VDR-D150 only) 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 Progressive function You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames.

  • Page 44: Various Recording Functions

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 44 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select Move the zoom lever. T side: To bring distant people or objects appear closer for recording (zoom in) W side: To make sights appear more distant for recording (zoom out)

  • Page 45: Digital Zoom Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 45 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Digital zoom function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If the zoom magnification exceeds 30k, 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 ADVANCED] # Press the MENU button, then select [ D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.

  • Page 46: Recording Yourself

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 46 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Recording yourself (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ¬...

  • Page 47: Soft Skin Mode

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 47 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colours appear softer for a more attractive appearance. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 48: Fade In/Fade Out Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 48 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 to display the icon shown in the illustration.
  • Page 49 LSQT1048(ENG).book 49 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions 2 Move the joystick left to select [ 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. To cancel fading Select [ ] again.

  • Page 50: Backlight Compensation Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 50 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬...

  • Page 51: Self-Timer Recording (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 51 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Self-timer recording (VDR-D150 only) 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 to display the icon shown in the illustration.

  • Page 52: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 52 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select BASIC] # Press the MENU button, then select [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

  • Page 53: Cinema Mode

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 53 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Cinema mode This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies.

  • Page 54: Night View Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 54 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Night view function This allows recording in dark locations. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥...

  • Page 55: Image Stabilizer Function

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 55 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Various recording functions Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select ADVANCED] # Press the MENU button, then select [ SIS] # [ON] and press the joystick.

  • Page 56: Manual Recording Functions

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 56 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions Manual recording functions When the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, the unit adjusts automatically the following settings. ≥ White balance ≥ Shutter speed ≥ Iris/gain value ≥ Focus Above settings may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes.
  • Page 57 LSQT1048(ENG).book 57 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

  • Page 58: Manual Focus Adjustment

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 58 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 59: White Balance

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 59 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions White balance This is for recording in natural colours. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ¬...

  • Page 60: To Set The White Balance Manually

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 60 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions To set the white balance manually Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then move the joystick up to select [ When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. ≥...

  • Page 61: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 61 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

  • Page 62: Playback

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 62 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Playback Motion picture playback Motion picture playback (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 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.
  • Page 63 LSQT1048(ENG).book 63 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Motion picture playback To display the recording date during playback SETUP] # [ DATE] # [ON] and press the Press the MENU button, then select [ joystick. ≥ During playback, the recording time is not displayed on the screen.

  • Page 64: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 64 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Motion picture playback Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [BY DATE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 65: Still Picture Playback (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 65 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Still picture playback (VDR-D150 only) Still picture playback (VDR-D150 only) (SD) 1 Rotate the mode dial to select The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 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.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures As A Slide Show

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 66 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Still picture playback (VDR-D150 only) 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 ≥...

  • Page 67: Editing Scenes

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 67 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing Editing scenes Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. Deleting scenes one at a time ¬...
  • Page 68 LSQT1048(ENG).book 68 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4.

  • Page 69: Dividing A Scene

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 69 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) To delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVIDE] and press the...

  • Page 70: Combining Scenes

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 70 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select EDIT SCENE] # [ COMBINE] and press the joystick.

  • Page 71: Using Playlists

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 71 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist.

  • Page 72: Creating A New Playlist

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 72 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists Creating a new playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select [CREATE], then press the joystick. 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist, then press the joystick.

  • Page 73: Playing Back A Playlist

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 73 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists Playing back a playlist (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select PLAY SETUP] # [ PLAY MODE] # [PLAYLIST] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be played back, then press the joystick.

  • Page 74: Editing A Playlist

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 74 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 73, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 75 LSQT1048(ENG).book 75 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 73, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Select the playlist to be edited, then press the joystick.
  • Page 76 LSQT1048(ENG).book 76 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 73, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 77 LSQT1048(ENG).book 77 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists Combining scenes Two scenes can be combined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select playlist playback mode. (l 73, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
  • Page 78 LSQT1048(ENG).book 78 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 73, steps 1 and 2) 1 Press the button during playback.
  • Page 79 LSQT1048(ENG).book 79 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Using playlists 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick.

  • Page 80: Editing Still Pictures (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 80 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing still pictures (VDR-D150 only) Editing still pictures (VDR-D150 only) 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 ¬...
  • Page 81 LSQT1048(ENG).book 81 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing still pictures (VDR-D150 only) Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥...

  • Page 82: Locking Still Pictures

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 82 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing still pictures (VDR-D150 only) Locking still pictures This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake. (SD) Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, formatting the card will delete all the files.) ¬...

  • Page 83: Dpof Setting

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 83 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Editing still pictures (VDR-D150 only) DPOF setting This is for writing the printing data on an SD card. (SD) You can write the data of still pictures to be printed and number of copies (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

  • Page 84: Disc And Card Management

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 84 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs This is for initializing discs. (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬...

  • Page 85: Formatting An Sd Card (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 85 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card (VDR-D150 only) 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.

  • Page 86: Finalizing A Disc

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 86 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices. (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) To play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player, finalize the disc.

  • Page 87: Un-Finalizing A Dvd-Rw

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 87 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３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 SETUP] # 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 88: Protecting A Disc

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 88 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬...

  • Page 89: Displaying Disc Information

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 89 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Displaying disc information Displaying disc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) Information such as the number of recorded scenes, the remaining space and whether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select SETUP] # Press the MENU button, then select [ INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 90: With Other Products

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 90 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With other products With a TV With a TV Playback on TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) Images 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 91: With A Dvd Recorder/Player

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 91 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a DVD recorder/player With a DVD recorder/player Playback on DVD recorder/player ≥ When playing back a disc on another DVD recorder/player, place the device so that the disc lies flat. Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Insert the disc in the DVD recorder/player, then play it back.

  • Page 92: Copying Recordings Onto A Dvd Recorder's Hard Disk

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 92 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a DVD recorder/player Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk.

  • Page 93: With A Vcr

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 93 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a VCR With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) You can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in this playlist only to other devices.

  • Page 94: With A Printer (Pictbridge) (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 94 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D150 only) With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D150 only) (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.) ≥...
  • Page 95 LSQT1048(ENG).book 95 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D150 only) 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 96 LSQT1048(ENG).book 96 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D150 only) 8 Select the layout setting on [ PAGE LAYOUT]. STANDARD: Layout specific to the printer No frame print Frame print ≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer. 9 Select [ PRINT] # [YES] and press the joystick.

  • Page 97: Others

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 97 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Others Menus Menus Menu list Motion picture recording Still picture recording menus menus (VDR-D150 only) ≥ For [ SETUP] items, refer to the motion picture recording menus. ∫ [ BASIC] SCENE MODE] (l 56) ∫ [ BASIC] WIND CUT] (l 52) REC MODE] (l 41)
  • Page 98 LSQT1048(ENG).book 98 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Menus Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus (VDR-D150 only) ∫ [ DELETE] (Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] ∫ [ DELETE] or [BY DATE]) SELECT] (l 81) SELECT] (l 68) ALL] (l 81) ALL] (l 68) ∫...

  • Page 99: Setup Menu

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 99 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Menus Setup menu ∫ [ DISPLAY] 2 Beeps ≥ OFF ≥ ON When you pause recording The screen indications are selected as shown When you turn off the power in the illustration below. 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs e.g.

  • Page 100: Indications

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 100 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Indications Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Motion picture recording Still picture recording (VDR-D150 only) 0h00m00s R 0h00m 50× R 100 30× 1/100 1/100 OPEN OPEN 15:30 15:30 15.12.2006 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power Sports mode Portrait mode R 0h00m Remaining time for recording Low light mode...

  • Page 101: Playback Indications

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 101 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Indications ∫ Playback indications Motion picture playback Still picture playback (VDR-D150 only) Playback For pictures not recorded with this unit, the size display is determined as follows Pause according to the number of horizontal pixels. If Cue/Review playback this number is 2048, 1920, 1280 or 640, then ], [...

  • Page 102: Messages

    If this message appears when a disc is inserted, the disc may be unrecordable. It is recommended that you use Panasonic FOR BEST discs, since their compatibility with this unit has been confirmed. PERFORMANCE Refer to the Panasonic web site for information about disc PANASONIC DISC IS compatibility etc. RECOMMENDED. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

  • Page 103: About Recovery

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 103 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Indications This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the CHECK CARD. unit. The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to CARD LOCKED. LOCK. (l 17) The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete CARD FULL.

  • Page 104: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 104 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

  • Page 105: Frequently Asked Questions

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 105 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What kind of discs can be DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm used? bare discs. (l 14) Can discs with a cartridge They can be used if the cartridge is removed. be used? They can be used.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 106 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Is the battery fully charged? turned on. # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 19) ≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery This unit is turned off charge.
  • Page 107 LSQT1048(ENG).book 107 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points The DISC EJECT lever ≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered. # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor. does not work. ≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? # If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off.
  • Page 108 LSQT1048(ENG).book 108 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ Is manual focus mode selected? # Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO. ≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode? Auto focus function does # There are some recording subjects and surroundings for not work.
  • Page 109 LSQT1048(ENG).book 109 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Troubleshooting Problem Check points ≥ 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 Recorded still pictures are not clear.

  • Page 110: Cautions For Use

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 110 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Cautions for use Cautions for use Do not spray insecticides or volatile About this unit chemicals onto the unit. ≥ If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after body may be marred and the surface finish long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 111: About The Battery

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 111 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Cautions for use Do not touch the laser pickup lens. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it see if the terminals are damaged. may cause malfunctions. ≥...

  • Page 112: About The Ac Adaptor

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 112 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Cautions for use About the AC adaptor About the disc ≥ Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor. ≥ If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or ≥ If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio if it is warped, the following phenomena reception may be disturbed.

  • Page 113: About Condensation

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 113 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Cautions for use About the SD card About condensation ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label When condensation forms on the unit, the lens of an SD card is the total of the capacity for will cloud up and the unit may not work copyright protection and management and properly.

  • Page 114: Explanation Of Terms

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 114 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Explanation of terms Explanation of terms Automatic white balance Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will White balance adjustment recognizes the become reddish or bluish. Even within the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour effective range of automatic white balance will become a purer white.

  • Page 115: Auto Focus

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 115 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Explanation of terms Auto focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by The lens is moved forward or backward objects with glossy surfaces or by highly automatically to bring the subject into focus. reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought Auto focus has the following into focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to characteristics.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 116 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Specifications Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording Approx. 3.9 W (When using viewfinder) Approx. 4.3 W (When using LCD monitor) (When using a DVD-RAM disc and the recording mode is [XP].) Signal system CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
  • Page 117 LSQT1048(ENG).book 117 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Specifications Approx. 53 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 129 mm (D) Dimensions (excluding projecting parts) Approx. 480 g Mass (without supplied battery, lens cap and a disc) Operating 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Operating humidity 10% to 80% Motion pictures...

  • Page 118: Number Of Recordable Pictures On An Sd Card (Vdr-D150 Only)

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 118 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card (VDR-D150 only) Picture size (640k480) Picture quality 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1650 256 MB 1710 3430 512 MB 3400 6790 1 GB 6800 13600 2 GB...

  • Page 119: Index

    LSQT1048(ENG).book 119 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Others Index Index ∫ A Motion picture recording ....39 AC adaptor ....19, 22, 112 ∫...
  • Page 120 LSQT1048(ENG).book 118 ページ ２００６年２月６日　月曜日　午後２時１３分 Backcover LSQT1048 B F1205Kz1026 ( 5000 C ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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