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Panasonic VDR-D200 Camcorder User Manual

1. 85 Finalizing adisc 85 Un finalizing a DVD RW 86 Protecting adisc 87 Displaying disc information 88 7 LSQT0969 8 LSQT0969 With other products WiNA TN reesi tie GE N 89 Play ack on TV uva ad 89 With a DVD recorder player 90 Playback on DVD recorder player 90 Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder s hard disk 91 With a VCR cocesinaraiia aes 92 Recording dubbing images onto other video devices 92 With a printer PictBridge VDR D200 only 93 With a computer VDR D200 only Before using with a computer WINGOWS occ ai 95 What you can do with a computer 95 Contents on provided CD ROM 96 Operating environment 98 End User License Agreement 100 Installation Windows 101 Installing DVD RAM Driver 101 Installing DVD MovieAlbumSE 103 Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 104 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 105 Software application uninstallation 105 Connection and recognition Windows 000e cease 106 Connection and recognition procedures 106 About the computer display 107 To disconnect USB cable safely 108 Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer 109 Creating a DVD Video disc ona computer Wind
2. E Removing disc While pressing down on the spindle grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out 3 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover 27 LSQTO969 Inserting removing a disc Setup a 28 LSQT0969 E 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 e Do not use excessive force when opening the cover e Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording playback side of the disc This may impair recording and playback e Insert the disc securely to prevent damage e When you open the cover the ACCESS PC lamp flashes red Do not leave the cover open e f the cover is open the power will not turn off even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF e f the disc is not correctly inserted the cover will not close Never try to forcibly close the cover This could cause damage Reinsert the disc properly e f a single sided disc is inserted into the unit with the printed label facing the inside an error message will appear Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording playback side facing the inside e Do not allow the recording playback side to become dirty or scratched SIDE A
3. The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame e When the joystick is pressed again the selected scene will be canceled e Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set in succession 17 LSQT0969 Using playlists 5 Only when SELECT is selected in step 3 Press the button 6 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Only when SELECT is selected in step 3 To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 4 6 To complete editing Press the MENU button e When a playlist is deleted the number of each e Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase the subsequent playlist decreases by one remaining capacity for recording e The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the scenes in it Editing 3 78 LSQTO969 Editing still pictures VDR D200 only Editing still pictures VDR D200 only 0000000000000 0000000000000000000000000090 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the button during playback 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Y 1 Press the MENU button then select DELETE gt me SELECT or ALL and press the joystick
4. Momentary stop of playback image Sound interrupted during playback or abnormal sound Thumbnail display with shades of blue and white Disc cannot correctly be recognized Delay between video and audio e When recording images this unit may avoid the portions of disc where recording is not possible due to dust scratches etc It will pause at such a portion and automatically restart recording When the access lamp is illuminated during access to the disc do not open the disc cover turn off the power or cause any vibrations or impacts DVD R e For optimum recording on DVD R disc this unit writes control data to the disc in order to automatically make adjustments when it is inserted and ejected accompanying recording If the disc has no area for control data to be written recording may not be possible To prevent this do not insert a DVD R which has been recorded on more than 50 times e Do not insert a DVD R recorded on this unit that has not been finalized into a recordable device such as a DVD recorder The recorded data may be damaged m Others 143 LSQT0969 Cautions for use E Others 144 LSQT0969 About the SD card e 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 e During prolonged use the unit s surfaces and the SD card wi
5. Switching the mode dial e Connect the printer directly to this unit Do not use a Turning off the power USB hub e Check the settings for the paper size quality of print etc on the printer Before using with a computer Windows Before using with a computer Windows 0000000000000000000000000000000000090 What you can do with a computer E When using a DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format recorded on this unit e Before using DVD RW VR format on a computer be sure to finalize it on this unit Playing back on a computer DVD MovieAlbumSE supplied Copying a disc DVD MovieAlbum Copy Tool supplied Editing motion pictures DVD RAM only DVD MovieAlbumSE supplied l DVD MovieAlbumSE supplied and Creating a DVD Video disc DVDfunSTUDIO supplied E When using a DVD RW Video format or DVD R recorded on this unit e Before using the disc on a computer be sure to finalize it on this unit Playing back on a computer Commercially available DVD Video playback software E When using an SD card recorded on this unit Standard Windows picture viewer or a Playing back on a computer commercially available picture viewer Copying files to a computer Windows Explorer e We will not guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied with this unit to read write data to the unit With a computer VDR D200 only 95 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer
6. 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch Still pictures VDR D200 only SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Maximum Comorcceion JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 i standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 640x480 Recording mode and transfer rate Recording media AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19 W DC output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Unit operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery charging 61 mm W x 32 mm H x 91 mm D 2 40 inch W x 1 26 inch H x 3 58 inch D Mass and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice Specifications Number of recordable pictures on an SD card VDR D200 only Picture size Picture quality 820 640x480 420 1650 3400 6790 INTI o 27660 e The number of recordable pictures depends on whether s s and z are used together and on the subject being recorded e The numbers shown in the table are approximations E When using the remote control not supplied Install the button type battery not supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper 3 pull out the battery holder 2 Setthe button type battery with its mark facing upward and slide the battery holder back into place Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed Install
7. 21 LSQT0969 Discs and cards Cards that you can use with this unit VDR D200 only Before using a 22 LSQTO969 Card type SD Memory Card miniSD Card Capacity 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Maximum Indication in these instructions e Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit e Please confirm the latest information on the following website This website is in English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs e_cam e For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card and minisD Card are referred to as the SD card e This unit supports SD cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications e Use this unit to format SD cards If an SD card is formatted on other products such as a computer the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card 3 84 e We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card e 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 e Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while inserting or removing miniSsD Cards This may cause the unit to malfunction e When the write protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked no recording deletion or editing will be possible on the card 32 MB
8. DVD R T computer Windows we lt Editing is not possible on a computer 5 133 LSQT0969 Frequently asked questions i Others 134 LSQT0969 Is it possible to copy data to a computer Windows What should do when the disc contents cannot be displayed with DVD MovieAlbumSE Is playback possible on a computer Macintosh Is editing possible on a computer Macintosh Is it possible to save data to a computer Macintosh DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format icon is not displayed on the desktop Macintosh When Pixe VRF Browser EX is started a message is displayed about ejecting the disc Which format should be selected when saving motion pictures with Pixe VRF Browser EX DVD RAM DVD RW VR format Use DVD MovieAlbum CopyTool or the File Export function in DVD MovieAlbumSE DVD RW Video format DVD R Copying data to a computer is not possible SD card Copy with Windows Explorer If there are multiple drives a drive other than this unit may be selected Click the Preference button at top right of DVD MovieAlbumSE screen click the Device setting tab to choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK DVD RAM DVD RW VR format Playback is not possible on a computer DVD RW Video format DVD R Finalize the disc on this unit and then play it back on a standard OS or commercially available DVD Video playback software SD card Use pict
9. Recording mode o occcocoocoooo o 42 Recording time elapsed 42 Remaining number of still pictures 44 Remaining time o o o ooooooo o 42 Resume playback 63 WS Scene mode coco 55 SD Memory Card 00055 22 Self recording o oooooooomooo ooo 46 Self timer recording o o 51 Shutter effect o ooooooooo 44 Shutter Speed o o o oooooooooooo 60 Skip playback o oooooooooo 61 Slide SHOW citen a aa ds 65 Slow motion playback 62 Soft skin mode 0002 eee 47 Still picture compatibility 65 Still picture playback 64 Still picture recording 43 EU Un finalze os gana See ne sabe rata 86 mV Video format 2 0 00 c eee 20 Video light esos rra 54 Viewfinder o o o oo oo o 18 39 144 Volume adjustment 62 VR TOMMA 64344 sewed ada 20 E W White balance 59 145 Wind noise reduction function 52 EZ POOMI eegee cos a OS eG ae 45 Zoom microphone 0005 46 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 NW Carga de la bater a E C mo encender apagar la 1 Conecte el cable el ctrico de CA al alimentaci n adaptador de CA y a l
10. a ENTER 3 Move the joystick up or down to select the number of prints then press the joystick e You can select from 0 to 999 The selected number of pictures can be printed with the printer supporting DPOF e To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 e To set other files repeat steps 2 3 To complete the settings Press the MENU button To cancel all DPOF settings Press the MENU button then select gt PLAY SETUP gt J DPOF SET gt CANCEL ALL and press the joystick e When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick E What is DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format This enables picture printing information to be written onto an SD card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF e The DPOF setting can be established for up to 999 e You cannot add the recording date to pictures to be files printed with the DPOF settings e DPOF setting made on other devices may not be recognized by this unit Please perform the DPOF settings on this unit Formatting discs and cards Formatting discs and cards 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Formatting discs This is for initializing discs CD GM EGM Please be aware that if a disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased lt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the MENU button then select SETUP gt SETUP 1 3 6 FORMAT DISC gt YES a
11. Arrange the motion pictures exported from DVD MovieAlbumSE in the DVD menu and edit the menu design G Burning button The contents start being written to disc 3 A DVD Video disc is created e Playback is possible on a DVD player that supports 8 cm 3 DVD Video E Acrobat Reader To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later is required If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer you can install it from the CD ROM Click the Acrobat Reader in Setup Menu and follow the on screen messages to install With a computer VDR D200 only 97 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 98 LSQTO969 Operating environment e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some computers cannot be used e This software applications are not Macintosh compatible e DirectX 9 0b will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software applications Depending on the operating environment software applications supporting the old version of DirectX may not run properly after DirectX 9 0b has been installed If this happens contact the manufacturer of these applications Your computer must support DirectX 9 0 e When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer or when device
12. 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the MENU button then select E gt PLAY SETUP gt or LOCK gt YES and press the joystick E SETUP a ENTER AUR MENU 2 Select the file to be protected then press the zz yee ea On display appears and the selected file is locked pr E A A e Press the joystick again to release the lock setting OS e To lock other files repeat step 2 PICTURE SIZE 640x480 SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI To complete the settings Press the MENU button Editing O 81 LSQTO969 Editing still pictures VDR D200 only DPOF setting Editing a 82 LSQTO969 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the MENU button then select A gt PLAY SETUP gt 19 DPOF SET gt SET and press the joystick A DPOF SET N CANCEL ALL SETUP 2 ENTER VR MENU 2 Select the file to be set then press the joystick The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed PICTURE SIZE 640x480 SETUP
13. Manual recording functions White balance Recording O 58 LSQT0969 This is for recording in natural colors RAM O E The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually lt Rotate the mode dial to select 83 or O 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically 2 Move the joystick down to select the white balance display such as aw 3 Move the joystick left or right to select the white balance mode Display Mode Recording conditions coo or recoramg Incandescent lights halogen lamps under incandescent lamps Outdoor mode Outdoors under a clear sky Manual adjustment mode e Lights used for wedding receptions at hotels stage spotlights in theaters e Sunrise sunset etc e Mercury vapor lamps sodium lamps some fluorescent lights To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the white balance mode to AWB e You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO 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 m When the W display changes from flashing to on setting is complete e When the W display continues flashing green the white balance cannot be se
14. This allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures 2 Turn on this unit then rotate the mode dial to select gt or 3 3 Change the input channel on the TV Example Set the channel to VCR2 etc The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected 4 Start playback on this unit The image and audio are output on the TV E If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the connected terminal e Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV O With other products 89 LSQTO969 With a DVD recorder player a With other products 90 LSQTO969 With a DVD recorder player 20 00000000000000000000000000000000000090 Playback on DVD recorder player Playing back a DVD RAM or a DVD RW VR format Gi Insert the disc in the DVD recorder player then play tt it back E e Playback is only possible on devices that support e DVD RW VR format may have to be finalized In 8 cm 3 DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format See this case finalize the disc on this unit gt 85 the operating instructions for DVD recorder player Playing back a DVD RW Video format or a DVD R d 1 Finalize the disc on this unit 3 85 2 Insert the disc in the DVD recorder player then Ez play it back F Do not
15. Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording GUD GN CTD Cd lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select J BASIC gt ETET 3 4 WIND CUT gt ON and press the joystick N BASIC SETUP a ENTER ANY MENU To cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the MENU button then select J BASIC gt 3 8 WIND CUT gt OFF and press the joystick e This function s default setting is ON e Depending on the wind strength the wind noise is reduced If this function is activated in strong winds the stereo effect may be reduced When the wind weakens the stereo effect will be restored Cinema mode This allows you to record images compatible with wide screen TVs RAM id Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt O CINEMA gt ON and press the joystick Gy CINEMA OFF SETUP a ENTER EXIT MENU To cancel the cinema mode Press the MENU button then select J BASIC gt KQO CINEMA gt OFF and press the joystick e Images played back vary depending on the TV e Depending on the TV the picture quality may connected Please refer to the operating deteriorate instructions for your TV e When a cinema pi
16. marha e The selected scene and the next scene are combined e f you wish to combine scenes that are not next to each other or scenes a nian Lone with different recording dates first create a playlist and then combine the REC TIME 0 00 09 scenes on the playlist gt 71 76 SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick To continue combining other scenes Repeat steps 2 3 To complete editing Press the MENU button Editing O 69 LSQTO969 Using playlists Using playlists What is a playlist You can create a playlist by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes Since the playlist is not created by copying data you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist e f you create or delete playlists the original scenes will not be modified Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes Recorded scenes Playlist e f original scenes are deleted the portion of playlists e The maximum number of items on a disc per side created with these scenes is also deleted Playlists 99 Playlist scenes 999 Editing 3 70 LSQTO969 Using playlists Creating a new playlist ED lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select een gt PLAY SETUP gt 2 PLAY MODE gt PLAYLIST _ Ptavmone VEWALL and press the joystick BY DATE SETUP a EN
17. other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e Microsoft Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e IBM and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U S e Intel Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation e Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation e Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned These operating instructions are designed for use with models VDR D200 and VDR D100 Pictures may be slightly different from the original e The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model VDR D200 however parts of the explanation refer to different models e Depending on the
18. tab to choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK e DVD MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read of DVD RW Video format or DVD R Use optional user provided DVD Video playback software to play back DVD RW Video format or DVD R on the computer e The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is connected to the computer Use Windows Explorer to right click the drive icon and execute Eject Or use the software s eject button to eject the disc e After files are exported from DVD MovieAlbumSE a confirmation message is displayed about ejecting the disc Select Eject the disc being used e Windows XP only Deleting the unit name from the Device Manager and then connecting the unit and the computer again can improve this Follow the steps below Before proceeding be sure to remove the disc from the unit 1 Select start gt Settings Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System 2 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager 3 Right click MATSHITA DVD RAM LMXK1931 USB Device displayed at DVD CD ROM drives and then select Uninstall 4 When erasing is complete reboot the computer The computer will automatically recognize the unit again e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the e icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen Check points e Have you set this unit to the co
19. 000000000000000000000000000 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 O File number a 1 26 tara Scroll bar display yl The selected file will be encircled by a red frame a m J e When 9 or more files have been recorded the next or previous page is ree E D displayed by moving the joystick PICTURE SIZE 640x480 e f you move and hold the joystick up or down you can advance 8 files at eee a time The screen will not change at this time but the file numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display 3 Press the joystick The selected file is played back on the full screen E The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen x Ko gt 2 4 Move the joystick to operate gt I Slide show playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order start pause lt t Plays back the previous picture p gt Plays back the next picture E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails 64 LSQT0969 Still picture playback VDR D200 only Playing back still pictures as a slide show Press the MENU button then select gt PLAY SETUP gt 5 PLAY MODE gt SLIDE SHOW and press the poes joystick SETUP a ENTER EXIT MENU E About still picture compatibility e This unit is compli
20. 1024 x 768 or with less than 256 colors Olea mante DVD Video Recording format DVD RAM and DVD RW discs q DVD Video format DVD RW and DVD R discs E Pixe VRF Browser EX specifications Comoatible AO DVD Video Recording format DVD RAM DVD RW P DVD Video format DVD RW DVD R MPEG2 motion pictures Save formats Elementary stream Still pictures PICT format Direct reading from DVD media Reading method Folder reading With a computer VDR D200 only 116 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer Macintosh E ImageMixer VCD DVD2 Mac OS X v10 2 8 v10 3 4 to v10 3 9 v10 4 1 to v10 4 2 e Mac OS X Server is not supported iMac G4 iMac G5 iBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerMac G5 eMac CPU Mac mini Series with USB 2 0 port as a standard equipment PowerPC G4 or above 256 MB or more 512 MB or more recommended Minimum of 1024x768 32 000 colors Full color recommended e Will not run correctly with a screen smaller than 1024x768 or with less than 256 colors Pre installed QuickTime 6 or later e To compile a disc a separate recording drive is required Disk space required for installation approx 200 MB e 1 GB or more space in Startup Disk is required when operating application e When creating a disc or disc image you will need three times as much space as the size of the disc itself NW Using Built in SD Drive CO Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 4 CPU PowerPC G3 400 MHz or higher G4 G5 e The USB equipm
21. 22 Photo shot button PHOTO SHOT VDR D200 only 3 43 23 Card access lamp VDR D200 only 3 29 24 Card slot cover VDR D200 only 3 29 25 Card slot VDR D200 only 3 29 26 Tripod receptacle 3 17 27 Battery release lever BATTERY RELEASE 24 Before using O 15 LSQTO969 Parts identification and handling 28 Reset button RESET 3 138 29 LCD monitor 3 18 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 30 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 3 55 31 Speaker 32 Disc eject lever DISC EJECT 3 27 33 Disc computer access lamp ACCESS PC 3 27 107 34 Disc compartment 3 27 35 Grip belt 3 below 36 Shoulder strap fixture 3 below Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand U S A only When this unit is purchased a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt Remove the tag before use Flip the belt Take off the tag Fix the belt Before using a Adjust the belt length and the pad position Flip the belt Adjust the length Fix the belt Shoulder strap fixture Put the strap through the fixture and through the stopper so it will not come off Extend part by at least 2 cm 1 e Put the opposite end of the strap through and attach it in the same way 16 L
22. 3 64 Use this to play back still pictures on an SD Q VDR D200 only card Card recording mode 43 o O VDR D200 only Use this to record still pictures on an SD card How to use the joystick How to use the joystick 0000000000000000000000000000000000 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 Je the joystick to io it Select by moving up Select by moving down git ie amp Select a moan left Select by moving right Press the joystick to select the item e Menu screen operations 3 36 Joystick and screen display Press the center of the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode In the disc playback mode or the card playback mode the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen Setup O ES Disc recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function as BIL Backlight compensation 31 LSQT0969 How to use the joystick 6S Disc recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL The operation icon is off Icon my Direction Function 0 ae aI Backlight c
23. 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purposes Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of Li
24. 640x480 A Soft skin mode White Card can be recorded to 7 Sh W Fade White Green Recognizing the card IB Fade Black Recording accessing the card P MagicPix function Still picture quality Do Video light Remaining number of still Wind noise reduction Motion picture recording 128 LSQT0969 E Playback indications Motion picture playback 1 38 ar a 4 ae Oe EN NL xs N TaN p ont VE da z A Y DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP a PLAY Indications O Still picture playback VDR D200 only O gt Wig GZ AS 1 FE DATE TIME 07 30 2006 12 10 PM PICTURE SIZE 640x480 SETUP PLAY 100 0038 PP Playback For pictures not recorded with this unit the Pause size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels If Pr 44_ Cue Review playback this number is 2048 1920 1280 or 640 then gt d Last first scene paused 2048 HDTV 1280 or 640 will be PPI Skip playback displayed respectively regardless of the number of vertical pixels Slow motion playback 2048 pixels or more 11 4ll Frame by frame playback 1600 or more less than 2048 pixels 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time 1280 or more less than 1600 pixels Play mode All scenes on the disc displayed Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed Scenes in the selected playlist displayed 1024 or more less than 1280 pixel
25. 8 e When ALL is selected all files on the SD card except the locked files will be erased Proceed to step 4 SETUP e ENTER EXIT GEI Editing 2 Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 AA Select the file to be deleted then press the joystick The selected file is encircled by a yellow frame e When the joystick is pressed again the selected file will be canceled PEE e Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in succession DELETE SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 3 Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 Press the button 4 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 To continue deleting other files Repeat steps 2 4 79 LSQTO969 Editing still pictures VDR D200 only To complete editing Press the MENU button E Deleting still picture files recorded on an SD card by other products A still picture file other than JPEG that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased e In case of ALL the deletion may take time if there e Do not remove the SD card while deleting e f files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all are many files on the SD card e Do not turn off this unit while deleting the data related to the files will be deleted e When you delete files use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor Editing 80 LSQT0969 Editing still pictures VDR D200 only
26. AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 O Others In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 151 LSQTO969 Request for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service Notice USA Only 000000000000000000000000000000000090 Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice in the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin IL 60123 9333 Attn Camcorder Repair T Others 152 LSQT0969 Limited Warranty For USA Customers Limited Warranty For USA Customers 000000000000000000000000000000000000090 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Quasar Video Products o Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect i
27. CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO access to the inside of the product Refer all HANDLE THE SD CARD servicing to qualified personnel 2 LSQTO969 FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modificati
28. Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMERA Before handling your camera make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish E Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit its accessories or recordable media IMPORTANT E Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only Under copyright laws other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights 5 LSQT0969 6 LSQT0969 If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal e SD Logo is a trademark e Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
29. When you start recording the image audio disappears completely and the image audio gradually appears To fade out 1 During recording press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration 2 Move the joystick left to select Ib Various recording functions 3 Press the recording start stop button Pause recording fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops To cancel fading Select i again To select the color for fade in out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected Press the MENU button then select ca ADVANCED gt IP FADE COLOR WHITE or BLACK and press the joystick e By operating the OFF ON switch the fade in fade e The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in out function is canceled become black or white e While the fade in fade out function is selected it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording It also takes several seconds to pause recording Recording O 49 LSQTO969 Various recording functions Recording e 50 LSQTO969 Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened RAM O E Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark lt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustrati
30. Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 96 LSQTO969 Contents on provided CD ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD ROM E DVD RAM Driver This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer E DVD MovieAlbum DVD MovieAlbumSE This software is for playing back and editing VR format motion pictures By using DVD MovieAlbumSE with this unit it is possible to perform playback and editing of the DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format It is also possible to transfer exported data to DVDfunSTUDIO DVD RAM DVD RW VR Playing back and editing DVD RAM and DVD RW VR format GO Playback area Thumbnails Disc contents are shown Editing buttons Editing can only be performed on a DVD RAM DVD MovieAlbum CopyTool This is used when creating a copy of a VR format disc Copy the data to the hard disk of the computer and then write it to another DVD RAM Before using with a computer Windows E 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 110 1 2 3 DVD RAM DVD RW DVD RW VR DVD R 1 Export the images from a DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format with DVD MovieAlbumSE O File Export 2 Create a DVD menu with DVDfunSTUDIO then write the data to a DVD RW or DVD R DVD menus created
31. frozen No operation can be performed PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed With a computer Windows Problem Even if connected by the USB cable this unit is not recognized by the computer When DVD MovieAlbumSE is started the Mount Information dialog box appears Others 138 LSQT0969 Check points e Is this unit connected to a computer No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a computer e Turn off the power to this unit If the power cannot be turned off press the RESET button or remove the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it After that turn on the power again If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from The unit has automatically detected an error Press the RESET button with the projecting part of the lens cap This will restart the unit If you do not press the RESET button the power to this unit is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so this unit needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased this unit from Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself Check points Have you set this unit to the correct mode gt The unit is not recognized if it is set to recording mode Disconnect the USB cable set USB FUN
32. in fade out function 48 Backlight compensation function 50 Self timer recording VDR D200 only 51 Wind noise reduction function 52 Cinema mode 00005 52 MagicPix function 53 Image stabilizer function 53 Recording with the video light VDR D200 only 54 Manual recording functions 55 Scene mode 000 evens 55 Manual focus adjustment 57 White balance 58 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment 60 a Playback Motion picture playback 61 Still picture playback VDR D200 only 64 Playing back still pictures as a slide show 65 a Editing Editing scenes 4 66 Deleting SCenes 66 Dividing ascene 68 Combining scenes 69 Using playlistS 70 What is a playlist 70 Creating a new playlist 71 Playing back a playlist 72 Editing a playliSt 13 Editing still pictures VDR D200 only 79 Deleting still pictures 79 Locking still pictures 81 DPOF setting iii asia oa oR ates 82 Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards 83 Formatting diSCS 83 Formatting an SD card VDR D200 only 84 Finalizing a diSc
33. model some functions are not available e Features may vary so please read carefully Contents 0000000000000000000000000000000000 C Before using Features 00 il li 9 Quick Guide 11 Accessories 0 o ooococococonoo o 14 Parts identification and handling 15 Using the LCD monitor 18 Using the viewfinder 18 Discs and cards 19 Discs that can be used on this unit 19 Cards that you can use with this unit VDR D200 only 22 Disc and card handling 23 2 Setup Power supply 24 Charging the battery 24 Connecting to the AC outlet 26 Turning the unit on off 26 Inserting removing a disc 27 Inserting removing an SD card VDR D200 only 29 Selecting amode 30 How to use the joystick 31 Switching the language 35 Using the menu screen 36 Setting date and time 38 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 39 O Recording Before recording 40 Recording motion pictures 41 Changing the recording mode of the motion picture 42 Recording still pictures VDR D200 only 43 Various recording functions 45 Zoom in out function 45 Recording yourself 46 Soft skin mode 000 47 Fade
34. only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor d Q Install battery with Panasonic PART NO 5 CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion O Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 149 LSQTO969 Optional accessories Optional accessories 0000000000000000000000000000000000090 DVD video camera accessories Accessory No Figure RP SDKO2GU1A RP SDK01GU1A RP SDK512U1A RP SDH256U1A RP SDQ02GU1A RP SDQ01GU1A RP SD512BU1A RP SD256BU1A RP SD128BU1A RP SD064BPPA RP SDO32BPPA Description 8 cm 3 DVD RAM single sided 8 cm 3 DVD RAM double sided 8 cm 3 DVD R single sided AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 2040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack Pro High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card Pro High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card Pro High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card Super High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card High Speed 1 GB SD Me
35. reddish under the influence of certain light sources To avoid such phenomena adjust the white balance White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent light the unit can adjust the balance among the other colors Since the white color is the reference for all the colors that make up light the unit can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference color white O Others 145 LSQT0969 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 e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus e Focuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording distant and close up objects at the same time Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the center of the screen it is difficult to bring the background into focus when close up objects are placed in focus When recording people with distant mountains in the background you cannot focus on both the subject which is close up and the objects which are in the distance Recording a subject behind dirty
36. rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder e The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards can be adjusted from the menu 3 39 the lens when recording yourself the LCD monitor e f it is forcibly opened or rotated the unit may be and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated damaged or fail Using the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder until it clicks 3 39 Adjusting viewfinder Discs and cards Discs and cards BO000 0000000000000 0000000000000000090 Discs that can be used on this unit Disc type DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R 8 cm 3 8 cm 3 8 cm 3 Single sided Single sided double sided Single sided double sided double sided DVD RAM DVD RW Ver 1 1 DVD R for Ver 2 1 2X SPEED 2X 1X General Ver 2 0 i DVD Vi DVD Vi G Recordingitormai q En geo DVD Video DVD Video Recording Recording O format format c ore amal Video format Video format 7 VR format VR format 5 Characteristic Rewritable disc Rewritable One time One time O disc recording disc recording disc 3 Display on the screen ca aca cD instructions 0 Playback on other o o eo Os products 2 o Recording after Os finalizing available not available 1 By formatting the disc it can be used repeatedly 83 2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm 3 discs 3 Playback is possible on compatible pro
37. to format SD cards To disconnect USB cable safely Drag the NO_NAME icon into the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable e lf you disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is on it may damage the data Menus Menus 8 Motion picture recording Still picture recording menus menus 3 WIND CUT REC MODE fy CINEMA CLOCK SET SETUP a ENTER E BASIC seu SCENE MODE gt 55 ze WIND CUT gt 52 8 REC MODE gt 42 CINEMA gt 52 CLOCK SET gt 38 E 3 ADVANCED i D ZOOM gt 45 E5 EIS gt 53 Y MAGICPIX gt 53 JB FADE COLOR gt 49 ZOOM MIC gt 46 E SETUP C DISPLAY gt 127 m DATE TIME gt 38 DATE FORMAT gt 38 a POWER SAVE gt 127 BEEP SOUND gt 127 i LCD SET gt 39 EVF SET gt 39 i4 INITIAL SET gt 127 m DEMO MODE gt 127 E 0 LANGUAGE 3 35 VDR D200 only e For Ib SETUP items refer to the motion picture recording menus SETUP 2 ENTER YA MENU E BASIC sen SCENE MODE gt 55 sis PICT QUALITY gt 44 CLOCK SET gt 38 E 3 ADVANCED SHTR EFFECT gt 44 E 0 LANGUAGE gt 35 B Others 125 LSQT0969 Menus EN Others 126 LSQTO969 gt Motion picture playback menus PLAY SETUP PLAY MODE VIEW ALL gt gt gt RESUME PLAY SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI E DELETE
38. video camera accessories 150 Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 151 Request for Service Notice USA Only sui taa 152 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 153 Customer Services Directory 154 Warranty For Canadian Customers 155 INGOX var tase eon Be a ere as 156 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 157 Features Features 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 E Easy recording gt 41 No need to search for the recording start position The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene E Easy playback 3 61 Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch Before using O E Editing scenes 3 66 70 You can create an original video playlist by collecting your favorite scenes together and then easily record dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk 9 LSQTO969 Features E Using with DVD player recorder 3 90 Just insert the disc into a DVD player recorder compatible with 8 cm 3 discs to play back the scenes recorded with this unit on it If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk you can copy dub scenes recorded on DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format with this unit to the hard disk ON Ss LEZS gt G Before using E Using with a computer VDR D200 only 3 95 You can enjoy editi
39. work properly If you are unsure whether or not your computer is compatible contact the maker of your computer 103 LSQTO969 Installation Windows Installing DVDfunSTUDIO 1 Insert the CD ROM into the computer The Setup Menu screen will appear 6 e f the Setup Menu screen does not appear double click the CD ROM drive 2 icon in My Computer a O 2 Click DVDfunSTUDIO e The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at any point e g by pressing Cancel e Depending on the operating environment you may be required to install gt DirectX 9 0b If so click Yes and install it 3 Click Next 4 Select NTSC North America for the TV system click Next 5 Click Next Continue to follow the on screen messages to install it eG With a computer VDR D200 only 6 Click Finish The computer must be rebooted for the application to work e f you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9 0b or 9 0c the computer may not work properly If you are unsure whether or not your computer is compatible contact the maker of your computer 104 LSQTO969 Installation Windows Reading the operating instructions of the software applications For details on how to use the software applications read the PDF instructions e You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or
40. you insert them in the computer s internal DVD RAM DVD RW VR format compatible drive E DVDfunSTUDIO 2 4 Personal computer IBM PC AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher 256 MB or more 512 MB or more recommended High Color 16 bit or more Display Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more 4 MB video memory or more Free hard disk space 1 4 GB or more O e E DirectX 9 0b or later y Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later Sound Windows compatible sound device e f your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements an error may occur when writing data to disc e Operation on an OS other than the one pre installed is not guaranteed e Operation is not guaranteed on computers that are not PC AT compatible e Input is not supported in languages other than English French and Spanish e DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players e Set the display resolution to 1024x768 16 bits color or higher Select start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Appearance and Themes gt Display and select Settings tab and then adjust Screen resolution and Color quality NW Using Built in SD Drive Personal computer IBM PC AT compatible personal computer With a computer VDR D200 only Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Micro
41. 5 To complete editing Press the MENU button 76 LSQT0969 SETUP 8 ENTER DARME CREATE AYLIST O1 PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 SETUP e ENTER SVR MENU SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 22 COMBINE Ws sd E e ip Yanan DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP a ENTER AJ MENU 5 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the Using playlists Deleting scenes e Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes Deleting scenes one at a time lt gt Select playlist playback mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the button during playback 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display lt gt Select playlist playback mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the MENU button then select gt EDIT and press the joystick l SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the En a joystick minos m CREATE c I 8 PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 i SETUP e ENTER DR MENU 3 Select MDELETE gt SELECT or ALL and press the joystick e When ALL is selected the selected playlist will be erased Proceed to step 6 SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT ED 4 Only when SELECT is selected in step 3 AR e Select the scene to be deleted then press the E Sa joystick DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM DELETE 1 SETUP a ENTER BD AAMENU
42. 6 INCH Postcard size A4 A4 size e You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer 8 Select the layout setting on EP PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD Layout specific to the printer Fa No frame print wal Frame print e You cannot set page layouts not supported on the printer 9 Select PRINT gt YES and press the joystick The pictures are printed e Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable supplied after the pictures have been printed When you stop printing halfway Move the joystick down PictBridge J DATE PRINT MO PAPER SIZE STANDARD E PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD 8 PRINT NO SETUP 2 ENTER RETURN GED EJ DATE PRINT OFF SETUP 8 ENTER RETURN GD gt PictBridge PAPER SIZE 4x5 INCH x7 INCH 4x6 INCH A SETUP gt ENTER RETURN GEI gt PictBridge EY PAGE LAYOUT SETUP a ENTER RETURN GD Cp PictBridge amp PRINT NO SETUP a ENTER RETURN GD A confirmation message appears If YES is selected the number of prints set is canceled and the screen returns to step 3 If NO is selected all the settings are kept and the screen returns to step 3 e Avoid the following operations during printing e You cannot print pictures that cannot be played on These operations disable proper printing this unit Disconnecting the USB cable e When the unit is connected directly to the printer Removing the SD card the DPOF settings cannot be used
43. 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Write protect switch Locked status e Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing e MultiMediaCards cannot be used on this unit Discs and cards Disc and card handling E How to hold a disc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface EN y lt S CG Y SA gt gt E If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry O gt E Handling precautions e Be careful about scratches and dirt e Do not attach labels or stickers to discs This may cause disc warping and un balanced rotation rendering it unusable e Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft oil based felt pen Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements e Do not use record cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent e Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers e Do not expose the terminals of the card to water garbage or dust e Do not drop stack or impact discs Do not place objects on them e Do not use the following discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shaped discs such as heart shapes Before using e Do not place in the following areas In direct sunlight In very dusty or humid areas Near a heater Locations susceptib
44. 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 410B Airport Road Elgin IL 60123 9333 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of October 2005 Warranty For Canadian Customers Warranty For Canadian Customers 000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIM
45. CD monitor viewfinder 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Adjust the brightness and color level 1 Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt C4 LCD SET or EVF SET gt YES and press the _citcoser joystick SETUP e ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted Then move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment The bar display moves C LCD SET A AVR MENU E Brightness of the LCD monitor Color level of the LCD monitor X EVF SET D EVFXE Brightness of the viewfinder o 5 e In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards 79 close the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot activated be adjusted e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded Adjusting the field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu 3 above 3 30 PM 3 30 PM 12 15 2006 12 15 2006 39 LSQTO969 Before recording Before recording 0000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 Basic camera positioning Recording a Hold the camera with both hands Run your hand through the grip belt Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands Keep your arms near your body Slightly open your legs e When you are outdoors record pictures wi
46. CLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY O Others 153 LSQTO0969 Customer Services Directory E Others 154 LSQT0969 Customer Services Directory 0000000000000000000000000000000000090 Service in Canada As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information gt 155 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am
47. CTION to PC CONNECT and then reconnect the USB cable e Select another USB terminal on the computer e Check the operating environment 3 98 e Turn on the power to this unit e A disc other than a DVD RAM or a DVD RW VR format is loaded in the drive DVD MovieAlbumSE cannot be used for media other than DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format e lf there are multiple drives a drive other than this unit may be selected Click the Preference button in the dialog box click the Device setting tab to choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK e If an error message appears even after a compatible disc is inserted packet writing software may be installed in your computer Uninstall the packet writing software Problem An image that should have been recorded does not appear when DVD MovieAlbumSE is started DVD RW Video format or DVD R cannot be played back on DVD MovieAlbumSE The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to the computer Cannot write to DVD RAM Cannot format a disc with the DVD RAM Driver When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on the computer With a computer Macintosh Problem Even if connected by the USB cable this unit is not recognized by the computer Troubleshooting Check points e Click the Preference button at top right of DVD MovieAlbumSE screen click the Device setting
48. DC 7 9 V 7 2V Power consumption 6 0 W Signal system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal dina ona DVD Video Recording format DVD RAM DVD RW 9 DVD Video format DVD RW DVD R 1 6 inch CCD image sensor Image sensor Total pixels approx 680 K Effective pixels Motion picture approx 340 K 30x power zoom Lens F1 8 F3 9 f 1 90 mm to 57 0 mm 35 mm equivalent 35 7 mm to 1072 mm Zoom 30X optical zoom 50 1000 digital zoom 2 5 LCD monitor approx 105 K pixels An mum required 42 1x 2 Ix in MagicPix mode Illumination Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Y 1 0 Vp p 75 0 S Video output level C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Audio output level 316 mV 600 Q Line Card reader writer function No copyright protection support VDR D200 only USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed PictBridge compliant VDR D200 only O Others 147 LSQT0969 Specifications Approx 53 mm W x 87 mm H x 129 mm D Approx 2 087 inch W x 3 425 inch H x 5 079 inch D excluding projecting parts i Others 148 LSQT0969 Approx 480 g 1 058 Ibs without supplied battery lens cap and a disc Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F temperature Operating humidity 10 to 80 Motion pictures 8 cm 3 DVD RAM Ver 2 1 Recording media 8 cm 3 DVD RW Ver 1 1 2X SPEED 2X 1X 8 cm 3 DVD R for General Ver 2 0 XP 9 Mbps VBR SP 5 Mbps VBR LP 2 5 Mbps VBR Dolby Digital Dolby AC3
49. DVD Palmcorder CAMCORDER Panasonic Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera mode No WD R D200 VDR D100 Before using Y Setup Y Recording P Not available Playback M Editing F Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely f Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Disc and card management G Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida With other products M Dl TD RAM With a computer VDR D200 only a i COMPATIBLE VIDE o RW R RAM Others M so MN WR PictBridge For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinto For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca PPC LSQT0969 D Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it Dealer Address will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the Dealer Phone No information on the right The serial number is on the tag located on Model No the underside of your camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Serial No camera information source Date of Purchase Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAU
50. Deleting scenes one at a time lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the button during playback 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select DELETE gt SELECT or ALL and press the joystick e When ALL is selected the following scenes will be deleted Proceed to step 4 SETUP ENTER AVR MENU When PLAY MODE is set to VIEW ALL All the scenes on the disc When PLAY MODE is set to BY DATE All the scenes selected by date 2 Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 Select the scene to be deleted then press the joystick The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame i DELETE Gap When the joystick is pressed again the selected scene will be canceled PRES as aa e Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set in succession 3 Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 Press the button 4 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick Only when SELECT is selected in step 1 To continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 2 4 To complete editing Press the MENU button e To delete an unwanted part of a scene divide the scene first and then delete the unnecessary part 3 68 e In case of ALL the deletion may take time if there are man
51. EMO MODE e OFF e ON This item is used to start the unit demonstration Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the M8 or Y position If you set this to ON without inserting a disc or an SD card this unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode automatically starts Y To terminate the demonstration mode insert a 2 disc or an SD card or set this to OFF For normal use set this function to OFF a 127 LSQTO969 Indications Indications Indications M Recording indications Motion picture recording Still picture recording VDR D200 only 8 ER 0h00m00s A R IAA R 0h00m EM 50x 30x wey SS EB AA w 3 30 PM 12 15 2006 D 12 15 2006 D ZZZ Remaining battery power Sports mode R 0h00m Remaining time for recording Portrait mode Low light mode 0h00m00s Elapsed recording time Spotlight mode 3 30 PM A Surf amp snow mode Date Time indication 12 15 2006 Auto white balance 0 11 Red O Indoor mode recording under ii Green Recording pause incandescent lamp Outdoor mode O Digital zoom Manual adjustment mode Disc type ah re i DVD RW Video format 2X Zoom magnification indication DVD RW unformatted Back light mode DVD R Image stabilizer 1 100 Shutter speed Number of recording pixels for
52. ITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product op
53. NCTION gt PictBridge and press the joystick e Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen USB FUNCTION PC CONNECT SETUP a ENTER ALMENU 2 Connect this unit and a printer GO USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go PictBridge indication appears e f the PictBridge indication does not appear or continues to flash disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable or check the printer SD card and settings on this unit e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables 3 Select a file to be printed then press the joystick The number of pictures set is displayed PICTURE SIZE 640x480 SETUP 2 ENTER O With other products 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of prints then press the joystick e You can set up to 9 prints e To cancel the setting set the number of prints to 0 e Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in succession by repeating steps 3 and 4 93 LSQTO969 With a printer PictBridge VDR D200 only a With other products 94 LSQTO969 5 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus 6 Select the date print setting on L J DATE PRINT e f the printer is not capable of date printing this setting is unavailable 7 Select the paper size setting on EJ PAPER SIZE STANDARD Size specific to the printer 4X5 INCH L size 5X7INCH 2Lsize 4X
54. Only when PLAY MODE is set to VIEW ALL or BY DATE 4 SELECT gt 66 ALL gt 66 E gt PLAY SETUP 2 PLAY MODE gt 63 71 72 RESUME PLAY gt 63 E gt lt EDIT SCENE Only when PLAY MODE is set to VIEW ALL or BY DATE C DIVIDE gt 68 IE COMBINE gt 69 E gt lt EDIT Only when PLAY MODE is set to PLAYLIST ADD gt 73 MOVE gt 74 Ci DIVIDE 3 75 H COMBINE gt 76 DELETE gt 77 E Jt SETUP FORMAT DISC 3 83 FINALIZE gt 85 O UN FINALIZE 3 86 DISC PROTECT gt 87 Ci INFORMATION gt 88 Cy DISPLAY 3 127 m DATE gt 38 F DATE FORMAT 3 38 1 POWER SAVE gt 127 BEEP SOUND gt 127 CY LCD SET 3 39 EVF SET gt 39 E 0 LANGUAGE 3 35 G Still picture playback menus VDR D200 only 333 PLAY MODE 1 DPOF SET EXIT GEI SETUP a ENTER E DELETE SELECT gt 79 ALL gt 79 E gt PLAY SETUP zz PLAY MODE gt 65 on LOCK gt 81 19 DPOF SET gt 82 E Jt SETUP y DISPLAY gt 127 m DATE TIME gt 38 DATE FORMAT gt 38 K FORMAT CARD gt 84 a POWER SAVE gt 127 BEEP SOUND gt 127 C1 LCD SET gt 39 EVF SET gt 39 us USB FUNCTION gt 93 106 E 33 LANGUAGE 3 35 Menus E DISPLAY e OFF eo ON The screen indi
55. PLAYLIST e When PLAY MODE is set to VIEW ALL all recorded motion pictures will be played back in succession P ALL is displayed SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Select the date for playback then press the joystick ae The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails on 02 01 01 2005 03 12 15 2005 04 09 01 2005 SETUP e ENTER AUR MENU 3 Select the scene to be played back e Even if scenes are recorded on the same day they are grouped separately in the following cases When the number of scenes exceeds 99 AID O When the disc is removed Gd When the disc is repaired O When the mode dial is switched GP When the power is turned off GP Resuming the previous playback Press the MENU button then select PLAY SETUP gt gt gt RESUME PLAY gt ON and press the joystick PLAY SETUP Playback a b RESUME PLAY OFF If playback of a motion picture is stopped R appears on the thumbnail a view of the stopped scene e f playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while RESUME PLAY is set to OFF the next time the motion picture is played back it will be from the beginning SETUP lt ENTER EXIT D e The resume position memorized is cleared if the unit is turned off but the menu setting is not cleared 63 LSQT0969 Still picture playback VDR D200 only Still picture playback VDR D200 only 2000000000000
56. R Playback previous picture pom fm Playback next picture Card playback mode VDR D200 only When SLIDE SHOW is selected The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function 1l O A O Slide show start pause wo vo Stop playback and show thumbnails EERE Playback previous picture during pause om om o Playback next picture during pause 34 LSQTO969 Switching the language Switching the language D5900000000000000000000000000000000000000090 You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen 1 Press the MENU button then select LANGUAGE rE Espafol and press the joystick SETUP ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Select English and press the joystick Setup a 35 LSQT0969 Using the menu screen Setup T 36 LSQT0969 Using the menu screen Seeeeeeeeaeaoeoeoeaeoeoaeneaeaeenaeneoeaeoeaeoeeeee eee eee eee 8 Refer to Menu list 3 125 for information about the menus 1 While stopped press the MENU button The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial MENU e Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to A select the desired top menu _ Basic e 3 ADVANCED P QU LANGUAGE Bi SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT GEI 3 Move the joystick right or press the joystick The submenu is displayed S WIND CUT 48 REC MODE f
57. SQTO969 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 e When not using the lens cap pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow y e When you are not recording be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection e When you remove the lens cap press the knobs firmly gt e f the lens cap cord has come off Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight gt Mu A J Before using O 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 do to the unit D e When the tripod is used the card slot cover cannot be opened 44 Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod gt 29 GS 17 LSQTO969 Parts identification and handling Before using a 18 LSQTO969 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 e The viewfinder is now deactivated e lt can open up to 90 OPEN 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference e It can
58. Set this 3 38 How to turn off the power While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to a The status indicator goes off IG OFF ON o 4Y When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery the unit carries out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc This takes approximately 20 seconds with DVD RAM If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power do the following 1 Turn on the power 2 After READING DISC disappears from the screen turn off the power You can start recording approximately 8 seconds after you turn on the power again e Depending on the condition of the disc it may take longer than this e f the date and time are not set this function does not work Inserting removing a disc Inserting removing a disc 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 When inserting or removing the disc fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it A few moments after the ACCESS PC lamp blinks DISC EJECT the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly cra 2 Open the cover of the disc compartment by hand and insert remove the disc E Inserting disc Fit the disc onto the spindle in the center GO Recording playback side Pickup lens Setup O
59. Still picture 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 oo 19 Demo mode evisos se Se ji alates 127 Digital ZOOM ss ino 658 o oe Coes ose eee 45 DISC spears 19 23 27 143 IFORINAUON ces osiza oe oom oo tea pas 88 DISDIAY s 263222025442044 6402 5dd ead es 127 DPOF setting so twee ck ee ewe ee ews 82 DUBBING a a aieia i eck oa eae ale ea see 91 92 DVD RAM DVD RW DVD R 19 E F Fade 2 cetvanieleseenekeneee ee Cei 48 FNAT neta ts eee e eck Sore oa es 85 Format Cale oa poses ewe vo pee ear ee 84 DISC caps ao ee eje 83 Frame by frame playback 62 E G O AA E RRRA 60 E Image stabilizer function 53 Initial setting lt 127 MS suas oe et ee ae eee 60 BL Language ccc ee es 35 LCD monitor 18 39 144 LOCKING THES accio awed Ovals See ees 81 E M MagicPix function o o o 53 Manual focus o o ooooooooooooo 57 MSM arre aks a demic eke GE 36 Menu liSf so costs 860 da dr 125 Motion picture playback 61 Motion picture recording 41 WN Number of recordable pictures 149 o Operation icons o oooooooooo 31 E P PICKUP lens rcirierisrridindtkos rettet 27 PICIBNGGCG escoria rre raara A 93 Picture quality 44 Playing back motion pictures by date 63 PISYISt sarangi ripa tro ele ao cadet 70 Power save 0 0 ees 127 Protect DISC usina wick da bade 87 WR
60. T 1241582006 4038 3091PM SETUP SET_ gt ENTER EXIT GEI e After pressing the MENU button to finish the setting check the date and time display e The clock function starts at 00 seconds E Changing the display style Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt lr DATE FORMAT gt desired display style and press the joystick Dp a Y M D M D Y D M Y style Screen 3 30 PM 3 30 PM 3 30 PM display 2006 12 15 12 15 2006 15 12 2006 E Changing the date and time display style Press the MENU button then select h SETUP gt WI DATE TIME gt desired display style and press the joystick DATE D T OFF 3 30 PM 12 15 2006 12 15 2006 e The date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery e Make sure to check the time before recording o f 8 or L is indicated when this unit is turned on then the built in lithium battery runs down After charging the battery using the steps below set the clock 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 24 hours and the battery will save the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged fr DATE FORMAT Y M D D M Y SETUP a ENTER IA MENU SETUP DATE TIME OFF SETUP e ENTER EXIT MENU Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder Adjusting L
61. TER EXIT D 2 Select CREATE then press the joystick A p PLAYLIST 01 PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 SETUP e ENTER EXIT MENU 3 Select the scene to be added to the playlist then press the joystick The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame e When the joystick is pressed again the selected scene will be canceled e Up to 8 scenes can be set in succession e The scenes are registered in the playlist in the order that they were selected After creating a playlist the order of the scenes in it can be changed by MOVE function gt 74 EXIT SETUP a ENTER MENU 4 Press the MENU button 5 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick The thumbnail view screen of the created playlist is displayed Editing A To add another scene to the same playlist Select ADD 3 73 To playback a playlist Select the scene to start playback then press the joystick 71 LSQTO969 Using playlists Playing back a playlist RAM lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select E gt PLAY SETUP gt 2 PLAY MODE gt PLAYLIST _ Ptavooe VEWALL and press the joystick BY DATE SETUP a ENTER EXIT D 2 Select the playlist to be played back then press the En joystick pr Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails gt CREATE PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 SETUP a ENTER SAU MENU 3 Select the scene to s
62. TION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE e Since this product gets hot during use operate it in a well ventilated place do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within CAUTION the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric DO NOT OPEN shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK e l any inside part of this unit DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems AC Adaptor e The rating plate is on the underside of the AC CLASS 1 Adaptor LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825 1 2001 A WARNING N This product contains a laser diode of higher AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS class than 1 To ensure continued safety do CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG not remove any covers or attempt to gain
63. Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido NW Reproducci n de im genes NW Reproducci n de im genes fijas din micas s lo VDR D200 e Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar e Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar VEY aww 1 26 Tie aA gt Phe FE LON kas 7 r 3 Y E VAA LS AN lA ARAS A WAN E A DIA HORA 07 30 2006 12 10 PM TAM IMAG 640x480 CONFIG a REPRODUCIR 100 0038 HORA GRAB 0 00 09 CONFIG a REPRODUCIR 2 Pulse el joystick 2 Pulse el joystick 3 Mueva el joystick para obrar 3 Mueva el joystick para obrar gt E Reproducci n Pausa gt Ii La exposici n de diapositivas td Mueva Salto de reproducci n reproducci n de las im genes en la hacia atr s tarjeta SD en orden num rico inicia se td Mueva y mantenga interrumpe Reproducci n regresiva at Reproduce la imagen anterior gt gt Mueva Salto de reproducci n gt Reproduce la imagen siguiente de en adelante NW Detiene la reproducci n y muestra las e gt gt Mueva y mantenga miniaturas Reproducci n progresiva E Detiene la reproducci n y muestra las O miniaturas 159 LSQTO969 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga On
64. When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick To release disc protection 1 Press the MENU button then select Ji SETUP gt Q DISC PROTECT and press the joystick 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick e f the disc has been protected on another device it may not be possible to release the protection on this unit In this case release the protection on the device that you used to protect it O Disc and card management 87 LSQT0969 Displaying disc information Displaying disc information 0000000000000000000000000000000000000090 RAM d Information such as the number of recorded scenes the remaining space and whether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed lt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt Ci INFORMATION gt YES and press the joystick O INFORMATION NO SETUP 8 ENTER EXIT ED To exit the information screen Press the MENU button Disc and card management 88 LSQTO969 With a TV With a TV o Playback on TV GUD GN ern Cd EM Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down 1 Connect this unit and a TV O AVIS cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go If the TV has an S Video terminal also connect the S Video plug to it
65. 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 e Before using DVD RW VR format on a computer be sure to finalize it on this unit e When using DVD MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO log on to your computer as Administrator with a login name equally authorized If you log on with a login name other than Administrator you cannot use the applications e The End User License Agreement is displayed when the software is first started so read carefully through its terms and conditions then click I agree lt gt Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 1 Insert a DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format with recorded images in the unit then rotate the mode dial to select gt 2 Connect this unit and a computer GO USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Creating a DVD Video disc on a computer Windows 3 On the computer Select start All Programs Programs gt Panasonic DVD MovieAlbumSE gt DVD MovieAlbumSE DVD MovieAlbumSE starts and the images recorded on the disc are displayed When starting DVD MovieAlbumSE the Mount Information dialog box may appear or
66. a toma de la redde Mientras pulsa el bot n ajuste el CA interruptor OFF ON a ON OFF 2 Meta la bater a en el respectivo soporte gt alineando la marca luego enc jela UE OFF ON E Montaje de la bater a OFF ON Empuje la bater a contra el porta bater a y O h gala deslizar hasta que dispare NW Insertar quitar un disco 1 Haga deslizar la palanca DISC EJECT una vez y la deje E C mo quitar la bater a Mientras hace deslizar la palanca al diia paga QESIZANA 2 Abra la tapa del compartimiento del are e ola disco manualmente e inserte saque el disco o O co gt aes rd BATTERY O RELEASE 3 Empuje la secci n marcada PUSH CLOSE en la tapa del compartimiento del disco para cerrarla 157 LSQT0969 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido E C mo insertar quitar una tarjeta 2 Pulse de nuevo el bot n de inicio SD s lo VDR D200 parada de la grabaci n para detener brevemente la grabaci n 1 Abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta 2 Inserte quite la tarjeta SD en de la SS ranura de la tarjeta E Grabaci n de im genes fijas s lo VDR D200 e Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta NW Grabaci n de im genes din micas e Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar PHOTO SHOT 1 Pulse el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para empezar a grabar 158 LSQTO969 Spanish Quick
67. adio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor If it is left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy for the interrupting device plug to reach it About charging errors When the charging lamp flashes rapidly or slowly one of the following situations may be to blame When the lamp blinks slowly e The battery may have excessively discharged It can be recharged but in some cases it may take several hours until regular charging commences When the lamp blinks rapidly e The battery has not been recharged Remove the battery from the AC adaptor and try charging it again e The battery temperature or ambient temperature may be extremely high or low Wait until the appropriate temperature is restored before charging the battery again If the battery still fails to charge something may be wrong with the battery or AC adaptor Contact your dealer When the lamp is off e Charging is completed e When the lamp is off but charging is not completed trouble may have occurred in the AC adaptor or the battery Contact your dealer Cautions for use About the disc e If there is dust a scratch or dirt on disc or if it is warped the following phenomena may occur Block noise in playback image
68. al CINEMA CLOCK SET 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the submenu item G Current settings on menus 3 0 WIND CUT WB REC MODE fo CINEMA CLOCK SET SETUP e ENTER Using the menu screen 5 Move the joystick right or press the joystick BASIC WB REC MODE SETUP e ENTER EXIT MENU 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item WB REC MODE SETUP 2 ENTER 7 Press the joystick to enter the selection To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left Setup O To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button e The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears 37 LSQTO969 Setting date and time Setup a 38 LSQTO969 Setting date and time 0000000000000000000000000000000000000090 If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 1 Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt CLOCK SET gt YES and press the joystick 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the item to be set Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value e The year will change as follows 2000 2001 2099 2000 e The 12 hour system is used to display the time 3 Press the joystick to enter the selection YES CLOCK SET NO SETUP e ENTER AJA MENU CLOCK SE
69. ant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e The file format supported by this unit is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back e f an out of specs file is played back the folder file number may not be displayed e This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit e Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show e When playing back a file recorded on other e When the access lamp is lit do not insert or remove products the date and time display is different from an SD card when it was recorded e lttakes time to display the file depending on the e When playing back a file recorded on other number of pixels of the file products its size and that of this unit may appear e f you attempt to play back file recorded in a differently 129 different format or file data is defective the whole display becomes grayish and an error message may appear Playback oe 65 LSQT0969 Editing scenes Editing a 66 LSQTO969 Editing scenes e eeeeeeeaeoeseeaeeseoeaeoeaeoeoeneoeaeeoeoeneoeeeeee eee eee ee Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs Gp The deleted scenes cannot be restored e Scenes on DVD RW Video format and DVD R cannot be deleted
70. apertures lt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 2 Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt ee SCN SCENE MODE desired item and press the Sol SCENE MODE joystick Recording O SETUP e ENTER Display Mode Recording conditions B Sports To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions Portat To make people stand out against the background NN Low light To make the scene brighter in dark conditions fa Spotlight To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive gt Surf amp snow To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches 55 LSQT0969 Manual recording functions Recording O 96 LSQT0969 To cancel the scene mode function Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt SCN SCENE MODE gt OFF and press the joystick e You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode e For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish camera shake e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear e f t
71. ard slot cover 2 Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot e When inserting an SD card face the label side Y upwards and press it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes e When removing the SD card press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out a 3 Securely close the card slot cover o o N E Concerning the SD card e Electrical noise static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card We recommend saving important data on a computer E Card access lamp e When this unit accesses the SD card reading recording playback erasing etc the access lamp lights up e f the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction Inserting or removing the SD card Operating the OFF ON switch or the mode dial 29 LSQTO969 Selecting a mode Setup 30 LSQT0969 Selecting a mode 000000000000000000000000000000000090 The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely e Do not forcefully turn the dial Rotate the mode dial and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration i Disc recording mode 41 Use this to record motion pictures on a disc Disc playback mode 61 Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc Card playback mode
72. arge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product or arrange for in home service as applicable during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In Mail in or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In or In HomeService as applicable in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover marking
73. ation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables e When the unit is connected to a computer the e When a computer is accessing a card in this unit operation mode cannot be changed and its the card access lamp lights 4 appears on the power cannot be turned off LCD monitor Do not disconnect the USB cable or In this case disconnect the USB cable 3 124 AC adaptor while the card is being accessed as it may damage the data With a computer VDR D200 only 123 LSQTO969 Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh With a computer VDR D200 only 124 LSQTO969 Copying still picture files to a computer 1 Double click the NO_NAME icon The folders on the SD card are displayed 2 Select the file in the 100CDPFP folder to copy and drag and drop it to the destination copy folder E Example folder structure of an SD card am DCIM 100CDPFP MISC e JPEG format still pictures IMGA0001 JPG etc are stored in the 100CDPFP folder These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures e Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 100CDPFP or other such folder e The DPOF setting files are recorded in the MISC folder e Do not use the computer to delete the SD card s e When data not supported by this unit has been folders Otherwise it may no longer be possible for recorded on a computer it will not be recognized by this unit to read the SD card this unit e Always use this unit
74. cations are selected as shown in the illustration below OFF 3 30 PM 12 15 2006 N ii la E 0h00m00s A R Ohom A 2 6 RA 3 30 PM 12 15 2006 E BEEP SOUND e OFF e ON This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep When OFF is set no beep is heard when an operation such as recording is started or ended 1 Beep When you start recording When you turn on the power When this unit is recognized by the computer or the printer etc 2 Beeps When you pause recording When you turn off the power 2 Beeps for 4 times When an error occurs e g recording not starting Check the sentence displayed on the screen gt 130 E e POWER SAVE e OFF e 5 MINUTES OFF The power saving function is not activated 5 MINUTES When about 5 minutes passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down When you use this unit turn it on again e In the following cases the unit may not turn off even when you set this to 5 MINUTES When using the AC adaptor When connecting the unit to a computer or printer via the USB cable E INITIAL SET e YES e NO When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition E Dm D
75. cense The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense Installation Windows Installation Windows 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 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 e Before starting the installation close any other software applications which are running e Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed e Install DVD RAM Driver and then install DVD MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO Installing DVD RAM Driver Before Installing DVD RAM Driver If another DVD RAM Driver is already installed in your computer confirm the original DVD RAM Driver If the packet writing software which supports the DVD RAM disc is installed it is necessary to uninstall it and then install the provided DVD RAM Driver 1 Insert the CD ROM into the computer nr The Setup Menu screen will appear a e f the Setup Menu screen does not appear double click the CD ROM drive 2 icon in My Computer A a 2 Click DVD RAM Driver aas e The software application may not run pro
76. charged gt Charge it with the AC adaptor 3 24 e Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place gt The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the operating time of the battery becomes shorter e Has the battery worn out gt The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged the battery has worn out and can no longer be used Battery runs down quickly This unit cannot be e Press the RESET button 3 138 If normal conditions are operated though not restored yet remove the battery or AC adaptor wait powered up about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor Then about 1 minute later turn on the power This unit does not again Conducting the above operation when the access operate normally lamp is on may destroy the data on the disc or card e Has the demonstration started gt If you set DEMO MODE to ON without inserting a disc or a card in disc recording mode or card recording mode the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions Normally this should be set to OFF Press the MENU button then select SETUP gt DEMO MODE gt OFF and press the joystick The screen has changed suddenly e The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered The DISC EJECT lever gt Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor does not work e The DISC EJECT lever does not work when th
77. ck mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the MENU button then select gt EDIT and press the joystick SETUP a ENTER StU MENU 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the joystick PLAYLIST 03 SETUP e ENTER SUR MENU 3 Select C DIVIDE then press the joystick SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 4 Select the scene to be divided then press the en joystick TIR The selected scene is played back cy Yanan DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI Editing A 5 When you reach the area where you want to divide the scene move the joystick down to set the dividing point 5 oh00ml5s 6 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick To continue dividing other scenes Repeat steps 4 6 To complete editing Press the MENU button 75 LSQTO969 Using playlists Combining scenes Two scenes can be combined into one e Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes lt Select playlist playback mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the MENU button then select gt lt EDIT and press the joystick 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the joystick 3 Select 1 COMBINE then press the joystick 4 Select the scene to be combined then press the joystick e The selected scene and the next scene are combined To continue combining other scenes O Lo LLI joystick Repeat steps 4
78. cognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a purer white The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This is called automatic white balance adjustment However since the unit only stores white color information under several light sources automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under other light sources e 5 FS SSS The illustration above shows the range over which the auto white balance functions 1 The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this unit 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source For light outside the functional automatic white balance Explanation of terms 000000000000000000000000000000090 adjustment range use the manual white balance adjustment mode White balance The images recorded by the unit may become bluish or
79. continuously You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to from one side of the disc to the other The recording time indicated on the disc package is the other on a double sided the total time for both sides You will need to eject the disc and disc turn it over to record on both sides Can DVD R only be recorded Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full to once only However the data recorded on the DVD R cannot be erased By finalizing a DVD RW Video format or a DVD R in this unit it can be played back on a DVD player DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format can be played back on a Is playback possible on a DVD recorder DVD player etc that supports DVD RAM or DVD player DVD RW VR format Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder or DVD player e DVD RW VR format may have to be finalized In this case finalize the disc on this unit Can software other than that For information about software from other companies contact supplied be used the makers of the software DVD RAM DVD RW VR format Use the supplied software DVD MovieAloumSE DVD RW Video format DVD R Finalize the disc on this unit and then play it back with commercially available DVD Video playback software SD card Use picture viewer software Is playback possible on a computer Windows DVD RAM Use the supplied software DVD MovieAlbumSE oe SECO Poe oe cia DVD RW VR format DVD RW Video format
80. cture is imported onto a personal e When images are played back on a TV screen the computer the imported picture may not be date display may be erased in some cases displayed correctly depending on the software used Various recording functions MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations RAM d This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background Attach this unit to a tripod and you can record images free from vibration e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed lt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select Y ADVANCED gt J MAGICPIX gt ON and press the joystick E cicPx After exiting the menu screen the unit is in manual focus mode Move the BE E joystick left or right to bring the subject into focus manually 3 57 e lfthe manual focus indication is not displayed press the joystick twice and then focus the subject ADVANCED SETUP a ENTER SUR MENU To cancel the MagicPix function Press the MENU button then select La ADVANCED gt A MAGICPIX gt OFF and press the joystick e The MagicPix function makes the signal charging e By operating the OFF ON switch or mode dial the time of CCD up to approximately 30x longer than MagicPix function is canceled usual so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye e f set in a bright place the screen may become can be recorded brigh
81. d 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 Causes of condensation Condensation takes place when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows e When this unit is brought inside from the cold e g a ski Slope to a warm room e When this unit is moved from an air conditioned car to outside e When a cold room has been warmed up quickly e When cool wind from an air conditioner is directly blown onto this unit e After summer afternoon showers of rain e When this unit is in a very humid place where the air is thick with steam e g a heated swimming pool When this unit is taken to a location with a significant temperature difference such as from a cold place to a hot place If for example you have used this unit for recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a heated room place the unit inside a plastic bag remove as much of the air from inside the bag as possible then seal the bag Leave the unit for about an hour in the room so the temperature of the unit is close to the ambient temperature of the room then use it What to do with the lens is fogged up Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the unit for about 1 hour When the unit becomes close to the ambient temperature the fog disappears naturally Explanation of terms o Automatic white balance White balance adjustment re
82. ducts 4 Playback is possible on compatible products May have to be finalized on this unit 5 Must be finalized on this unit 85 6 Un finalize the disc gt 86 19 LSQTO969 Discs and cards Before using ia 20 LSQT0969 e Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit e When using double sided disc you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other You will need to eject the disc and turn it over e Discs inserted in a holder cartridge or caddy case cannot be used Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use e lt is recommended that you use Panasonic discs since their compatibility with this unit has been confirmed Using a disc other than one made by Panasonic may not allow this unit to deliver optimum performance e Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products e Recording on DVD R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported e When using DVD RW or DVD R do not perform the following as doing so may make the disc unusable Record on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit Record on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products Insert an un finalized disc in any other products E About format types What is the DVD Video Recording format What is the DVD Video format Video VR format format This is a format for recording on DVD discs By finalizing the disc it can be play
83. e and Maintenance gt System and select Driver Signing of the Hardware tab E To download the DVD RAM Driver from the website VDR D100 only If your computer is able to connect to the Internet you can download the DVD RAM Driver from the website below U S A http www panasonic com consumerdownloads Canada http www panasonic ca english customercare downloads asp 1 Download the DVD RAM Driver software and execute it 2 Follow the on screen instructions for installation and reboot the computer after installation is complete Installation Windows Installing DVD MovieAlbumSE 1 Insert the CD ROM into the computer The Setup Menu screen will appear e f the Setup Menu screen does not appear double click the CD ROM drive icon in My Computer 2 Click DVD MovieAlbum e The software application may not run properly if you cancel the installation at any point e g by pressing Cancel e Depending on the operating environment you may be required to install DirectX 9 0b If so click Yes and install it 3 Click Next 4 Select NTSC for the TV system click Next 5 Click Next Continue to follow the on screen messages to install it With a computer VDR D200 only 6 Click Finish The computer must be rebooted for the application to work e f you install the software in a computer that is not compatible with DirectX 9 0b or 9 0c the computer may not
84. e Check that a disc is not inserted in the drive 9 Double click the ImageMixerVCDDVD2 icon in the ImageMixer for Panasonic folder you installed ImageMixer VCD DVD2 starts 10 Click the DVD Video button MRL ImageMixer VCD DVD2 for Panasonic 11 Use Select folder to select the folder containing the MPEG files saved with Pixe VRF Browser EX and then click the Add button e Repeat this to add multiple folders With a computer VDR D200 only 121 LSQTO969 Using discs on a computer Macintosh With a computer VDR D200 only 122 LSQTO969 12 Click Create Menu and edit the DVD menu as required then click Write to Disc 13 Check Create disc select the drive to be used and then click Write the disc drive and click OK e 12 cm 5 RW and R discs can also be used if the disc drive supports them 14 Insert a brand new 12 cm 5 DVD RW or DVD R disc into 15 Proceed with the write setting and then click OK Writing to the disc starts e Depending on the amount of data writing to the disc may take time e When the unit is connected to a computer the e When a computer is accessing a disc in this unit operation mode cannot be changed and its the ACCESS PC lamp lights Do not disconnect the power cannot be turned off USB cable or AC adaptor while the disc is being In this case disconnect the USB cable 3 below accessed as it may dama
85. e it If the Setup Menu is running wait until it finishes then remove the CD ROM e f the recognition procedure is not accomplished properly operation will not be possible after connecting the unit to the computer e f the unit fails to operate normally it may mean that you have not conducted the installation or recognition procedure properly lt gt Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 1 Insert a disc or card with recorded images in the unit then select the unit s operation mode When using a disc Select When using a card Select Y 2 Only in card playback mode Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt us USB FUNCTION gt PC CONNECT and press h i k USB FUNCTION PictBridge the joystic e Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen SETUP lt a gt ENTER EXIT D 3 Connect this unit and a computer USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully This unit is automatically recognized by the computer e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables With a computer VDR D200 only 106 LSQTO969 Connection and recognition Windows e When the unit is connected to a computer the e When a computer is accessing a disc or card in this operation mode cannot be changed and its unit the ACCESS PC lam
86. e unit is connected to the computer 3 139 135 LSQT0969 Troubleshooting Problem A function indication such as mode indication remaining time indication or elapsed time indication is not shown Recording does not start although power is supplied to this unit and the disc or card is correctly inserted Recording starts but stops immediately The playback picture breaks up for a moment Auto focus function does not work Check points e If you set SETUP gt DISPLAY gt OFF indications other than warnings and date indications disappear e Is the DVD RAM or the DVD RW VR format write protected Release the protection 3 87 If the DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format was protected on another device release the protection on the same device e Has the DVD RW Video format or DVD R been finalized gt After finalizing the discs become play only and cannot record If you un finalize a DVD RW Video format it can be used for recording 86 e Has the SD card s write protect switch been set to LOCK No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to LOCK 3 22 e Is the memory of the disc or card full gt If the disc or card has no more available memory free up some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes 3 66 79 or use a new disc or card e Is the unit set to the disc recording mode or card recording mode gt No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at
87. eating a DVD Video disc po ll EX supplied and ImageMixer VCD DVD2 E When using an SD card recorded on this unit Standard OS picture viewer or a commercially available picture Playing back on a computer diener Copying files to a computer Drag and drop to the Finder With a computer VDR D200 only 113 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer Macintosh With a computer VDR D200 only 114 LSQTO969 Contents on provided CD ROM The following software applications are contained on the provided CD ROM E Pixe VRF Browser EX This software is for importing motion pictures recorded on disc to a computer The motion pictures imported to the computer can be edited with MPEG Editor The motion pictures saved on the computer with this software become the contents of the DVD Video or Video CD disc created with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 Pix e VRF i X ES O Preview window Program List Playlist Title List window Drive select button Video List window The contents of the program etc selected in are shown Save button MPEG Editor button Before using with a computer Macintosh E ImageMixer VCD DVD2 This software is for creating DVD Video and Video CD discs Use this software when burning a DVD Video or Video CD disc from motion pictures saved using Pixe VRF Browser EX For details refer to page 120 e To create a DVD Video disc a separate DVD RW DVD R RW R drive is requir
88. ed To create a Video CD disc a separate CD RW CD R drive is required 1 Save the motion pictures from the disc to the computer with Pixe VRF Browser EX GO Save button 2 Create a DVD or Video CD menu with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 and then write the data to a new disc DVD or Video CD menus created Arrange the motion pictures saved on the computer with Pixe VRF Browser EX and edit the menu design Write button The contents start being written to disc 3 A DVD Video or Video CD disc is created e Playback is possible on a DVD player With a computer VDR D200 only 115 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer Macintosh Operating environment e A CD ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software e Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled some computers cannot be used e Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables E Pixe VRF Browser EX Mac OS X v10 2 8 v10 3 4 to v10 3 9 v10 4 1 to v10 4 2 e Mac OS X Server is not supported Mac G4 Mac G5 iBook G4 PowerBook G4 PowerMac G5 eMac Mac mini Series with USB 2 0 port as a standard equipment PowerPC G4 or above 256 MB or more 512 MB or more recommended Minimum of 1024x768 pixels 32 000 colors Full color recommended e Will not run correctly with a screen smaller than
89. ed back which allows you to record and erase on most DVD players repeatedly and create playlists You can You can record on DVD RW and DVD R in record on DVD RAM and DVD RW in DVD DVD Video format with this unit Video Recording format with this unit E Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit e DVD RAM 2 6 GB Ver 1 0 e DVD ROM e MO e DVD R 3 9 GB Ver 1 0 e DVD Video e MD e DVD R 4 7 GB for Authoring Ver 2 0 e CD R o iD e RW e CD RW e Floppy disk R e CD e CD ROM e DVD R DL e LD e Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm 3 e Dual double layer discs 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 gt 20 About format types 1 When a brand new DVD RW is inserted in this unit ene the screen on the right appears Select YES then THIS DISC IS NOT FORMATTED press the joystick o p S ves no SETUP 8 ENTER AJA MENU 2 Select format type then press the joystick FORMAT DISC VIDEO DVD Video format SELECT REC FORMAT VR DVD Video Recording format os OTHER DVD PLAYER _ VIDEO SETUP ENTER AUR MENU a O 3 When the confirm screen appears select YES then press the 2 joystick D 2 e To change the format type format the disc again gt 83 i If the disc is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased
90. ent operates with the driver installed as standard in OS For technical inquiries about these software applications contact the PIXELA Customer Support Center in your region U S and Canada Toll Free 1 800 458 4029 Website http www pixela co jp oem panasonic e index html This website is in English only With a computer VDR D200 only 117 LSQT0969 Installation Macintosh With a computer VDR D200 only 118 LSQTO969 Installation Macintosh 00000000000000000000000000000000000090 e Before starting the installation close any other software applications which are running e Do not perform any other operations on your computer while the software is being installed 1 Insert the CD ROM into the computer PANASONIC CD ROM icon appears 2 Double click PANASONIC gt Imx for Panasonic gt ImageMixer pkg The installer setup screen appears o a a 3 Click Continue T Wel to X installation Program You will be 4 Read carefully through the terms and conditions SS shown on the screen for the Software License A _ s Agreement click Continue and then click Agree Soe e You cannot install the application if you click Disagree 5 Click Continue Continue to follow the on screen messages to install it E e 6 Click Close A Installation Macintosh Reading the operating instructions of the software a
91. er Check the help for ImageMixer VCD DVD2 e In Options in the Select folder confirm the small box for Add sub folder s is checked e The same folder cannot be selected simultaneously in DVD Video mode and Video CD mode In Selected folder s for the mode not being used delete the folder e Cannot write to this unit with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 gt To create a DVD Video disc a separate DVD RW DVD R RW R drive is required e If there is a disc in the drive before ImageMixer VCD DVD2 is started the drive will not be recognized properly gt 1 Click the upper right save icon and save the settings 2 Exit from ImageMixer VCD DVD2 and remove the disc 3 Start ImageMixer VCD DVD2 again click the Load Project button to read the file with the saved settings 4 Proceed with Write to Disc again e There is not enough work space to write to the disc gt Click the Preferences button on the upper right of ImageMixer VCD DVD2 and select a work space with a large amount of free space e The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is connected to the computer Use the software s eject button to eject the disc e When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop drag the icon into the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable e When the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop exit the application and then disconnect the USB cable Cautions for use Cautions for use 0000000000000000000000000000000000 Abo
92. eration and information assistance please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at Telephone 905 624 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Web www panasonic ca For product repairs please contact one of the following e Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you e Our Customer Care Centre at 905 624 5505 or www panasonic ca e A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below Richmond British Columbia Mississauga Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Canada Inc 12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Dr Richmond BC Mississauga ON Y V6W 1K8 L4W 2T3 Q Tel 604 278 4211 Tel 905 624 8447 5 Fax 604 278 5627 Fax 905 238 2418 a IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 155 LSQTO969 Index MN Others 156 LSQT0969 000000000000000000000000000000000090 Index WA AC adaptor 24 26 143 ADOS lt del cs e Seal en 60 AUO TOCUS dear arras 146 Automatic white balance 58 145 E B Backlight compensation 50 Battery ss o BABA den 24 25 142 Beep sound 00 0c eee eee 127 mC A 22 23 29 144 Charging time o o o ooo o 25 Cinema mode 200000 eee 52 WD Date and time display 38 Delete o 2 eGat a na vatw eee eee E oe 66
93. f the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or the table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Precautions USE amp LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if i
94. ge the data e When the unit is connected to a computer in disc playback mode no image will appear on the LCD monitor or viewfinder e When this unit is connected to a computer you cannot use this unit s DISC EJECT lever to remove a disc Use the software s eject button to eject the disc To disconnect USB cable safely When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop Drag the icon into the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable When the drive icon is not displayed on the desktop Exit the application and then disconnect the USB cable e lf you disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is on it may damage the data Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh 1600000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Connection lt gt Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select Y 1 Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt us USB FUNCTION gt PC CONNECT and press the joystick e Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen USB FUNCTION PictBridge PC CONNECT SETUP a ENTER SALE MENU 2 Connect this unit and a computer USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully El icon appears e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Oper
95. he brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The XK display flashes e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf 8 snow mode e f the subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish Manual recording functions Manual focus adjustment RAM O E If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select or O 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 2 Move the switch down and set it to FOCUS position A on AUTO The manual focus indication gt MF is displayed VG bFOCUS f 3 Move the joystick left or right to bring the subject into focus e When focused with a wide angle the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in First Zoom in on the subject and then focus on it 5 i O O Q 14 To restore to the automatic adjustment Press the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position e You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO 57 LSQTO969
96. he playlist can be changed by MOVE function 3 74 5 Press the MENU button 6 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that scenes were added to is displayed To continue adding scenes to the playlist Repeat steps 1 6 73 LSQTO969 Using playlists Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved lt gt Select playlist playback mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the MENU button then select gt EDIT and amp SETUP press the joystick QO LANGUAGE SETUP a ENTER ANY MENU 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the joystick nares O CREATE PLAYLIST 01 PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 SETUP ENTER EXIT GEI 3 Select MOVE then press the joystick SETUP a ENTER DAYA MENU 4 Select the scene to be moved then press the joystick a The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame and the position to insert is shown by a red bar DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM O REC TIME 0 00 09 c SETUP ENTER EXIT MENU 1 m m ui 5 Select the position to insert the scene then press the joystick SETUP a ENTER DY MENU To continue moving other scenes in the playlist Repeat steps 4 5 To complete editing Press the MENU button 74 LSQTO969 Using playlists Dividing a scene You can divide a scene into two parts e Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes lt Select playlist playba
97. insert a disc that has not been finalized into e Playback is possible on devices that support 8 cm a DVD recorder player the disc may be unusable 3 DVD Video but playback on all DVD players is not guaranteed With a DVD recorder player Copying recordings onto a DVD recorder s hard disk iD d If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk images recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk If you want to record dub a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the AV S cable and then record dub the disc gt 92 Insert the disc in the DVD recorder then copy dub the contents onto the hard disk oe e For details on how to copy dub the images onto the hard disk m M refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder e DVD RW VR format may have to be finalized In e lf your DVD recorder has an SD card slot you can this case finalize the disc on this unit 3 85 write the still picture files recorded on an SD card with this unit to a disc or the hard disk O With other products 91 LSQTO969 With a VCR a With other products 92 LSQTO969 With a VCR 0000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Recording dubbing images onto other video devices RAM d You can record dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to record dub then record dub the scenes i
98. is faster Iris Gain value CLOSE gt F16 to F2 0 OPEN gt 0dB gt 18dB e Value closer to CLOSE darken the image e Value closer to 18dB brighten the image e Values with dB are gain values Recording O To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO 60 LSQTO969 e When setting both the shutter speed and the iris gain value set the shutter speed and then set the iris gain value E Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noises on the screen e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e When recording in an extremely bright place the screen may change color or flicker If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 E Manual iris gain adjustment e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Motion picture playback Motion picture playback 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 RAM O 1 Rotate the m
99. is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit Take care not to block this microphone 41 LSQTO0969 Recording motion pictures Screen indications in the disc recording mode Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute R 0h00m flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsed O e While motion picture recording is in progress do not disconnect the battery or AC adaptor If you do a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on 3 131 About recovery Immediately after recording finishes the ACCESS PC lamp lights While it lights the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded If you run while holding the unit or swing it the recorded images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt 8 REC MODE desired item and press the joystick WB REC MODE EN LP SETUP 8 ENTER EXIT GEI Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Recording O This unit records in VBR VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate amount of data in a fixed time depending on the subject being recorded This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded the recording time is reduced Recordable time
100. is unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Lens Microphone built in stereo White balance sensor 3 59 Terminal cover Audio video output terminal A V 3 89 92 Video light VDR D200 only 3 54 USB terminal 3 93 106 Viewfinder 3 18 39 CONOR WN Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 9 LCD monitor open button PUSH OPEN 18 10 Video light button LIGHT VDR D200 only 3 54 11 DC input terminal DC C C IN 3 26 12 Recording start stop button 3 41 13 Power switch OFF ON 3 26 14 Status indicator 3 26 15 Mode dial 3 30 16 Joystick 3 31 e Move up down left or right to select items e Press the center to enter the selection 17 Delete button Jj gt 66 77 79 18 Menu button MENU 3 36 19 Battery holder 3 24 20 Eyepiece corrector knob 3 39 21 Zoom lever W T 3 45 Volume lever VOLUME 3 62
101. isc is full or the number of scenes has reached the CANNOT RECORD THE maximum limit so no further data can be recorded Delete NUMBER OF SCENES HAS unnecessary scenes 3 66 or insert a new disc EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM LIMIT CANNOT OPERATE TEMPERATURE IS HIGH PLEASE TURN OFF AND WAIT A WHILE The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated Turn off the power wait until the unit cools and then turn on the power again 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 CHECK CARD e card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to CARD LOCKED LOCK 4 22 The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded Delete CARD FULL unnecessary files 3 79 or insert a new SD card m Others 130 LSQT0969 Indications PUSH THE RESET An irregularity in the unit has been detected Press the RESET SWITCH button to restart the unit gt 138 CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used simultaneously TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT Teu MODE TOE The USB cable is connected in the recording mode You are attempting to turn the mode dial with the USB cable connected to the unit DISCONNECT USB Marta pS tur
102. later to read the PDF operating instructions gt 97 E DVD RAM Driver Select start gt All Programs Programs gt DVD RAM gt DVD RAM Driver gt Using DVD RAM disc E DVD MovieAlbumSE Select start gt All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt DVD MovieAlbumSE gt Operation Manual E DVDfunSTUDIO Select start gt All Programs Programs gt Panasonic gt DVDfunSTUDIO gt Operating instructions Software application uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require 1 Select start Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs Applications 2 Select the software application to be deleted then click Change Remove Change or Remove or Add Remove e Proceed with the uninstallation by following the on screen instructions e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the computer IR With a computer VDR D200 only 105 LSQTO969 Connection and recognition Windows Connection and recognition Windows 3000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 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 e Connect after installing the driver and software applications e f the supplied CD ROM is inserted in the computer remov
103. le PICT QUALITY SETUP 2 ENTER AVR MENU Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound lt SHTR EFFECT OFF Press the MENU button then select 5 ADVANCED gt lt SHTR EFFECT gt ON and press the joystick SETUP lt ENTER EXIT D e This function s default setting is ON Various recording functions Various recording functions 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Zoom in out function GUD GN ern Cd ED You can zoom in up to 30x optically lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 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 VOLUME e When zooming in while holding this unit by hand e When the zoom magnification is 1x this unit can 2 we recommend using the image stabilizer function focus on a subject approx 2 cm 0 8 away from y 3 53 the lens Macro function O e When distant subjects are brought closer they are e The zoom speed varies depending on the range A focused at about 1 3 m 4 3 feet or more over which the zoom lever is moved Y e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily Digital zoom function RAM d If the zoom magnification exceeds 30x then the digital zoom function will be activated The maximum magnification provided by the digi
104. le to significant difference in temperature condensation can occur Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur e To protect discs and cards return them to their cases when you are not using them 23 LSQTO969 Power supply Setup a 24 LSQTO969 Power supply 0000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Charging the battery When this unit is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this unit 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet ES 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning E the mark and then securely plug it in lt e The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack As shown in there is a gap E Charging lamp Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed Flashing The battery is over discharged discharged excessively In a while the lamp will light up and normal charging will start When the battery temperature is excessively high or low the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal e Battery charging time 3 25 e lfthe DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor then e We recommend using Panasonic batteries the battery will not charge Remove the DC cable e f you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the from the AC adaptor quality of this product Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Rem
105. ll heat up slightly This is normal When inserting or removing the SD card always set the OFF ON switch to OFF When the access lamp is illuminated during access to the SD card do not remove the SD card turn off the power or cause any vibrations or impacts LCD monitor viewfinder e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e When the unit has become very cold for example due to storage in a cold area its LCD monitor will be slightly darker than usual immediately after the power is turned on The normal brightness will be restored when the unit s internal temperature rises Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 123 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture About condensation When condensation forms on the unit the lens will cloud up an
106. mark The opposite side is the SIDE A recording playback side e Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is completely turned off If you do the cover will not open If this happens reattach the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor slide the DISC EJECT lever once and then release it A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on 3 131 About recovery e Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm 3 DVD RAM DVD RW or DVD R disc into the disc compartment Doing so could cause malfunctions e Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts inside the disc compartment Be sure not to touch the area around the pickup lens for it becomes extremely hot After inserting a disc After recording finishes While the ACCESS PC lamp is lit the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded If the power supply is interrupted at this time the disc may become unusable Do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery Also do not strongly shake or cause impact to the unit Inserting removing an SD card VDR D200 only Inserting removing an SD card VDR D200 only 0000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Before inserting removing an SD card be sure to turn off the power Ifthe 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 1 Open the c
107. mbnails 61 LSQTO969 Motion picture playback Playback O 62 LSQTO969 Slow motion playback 1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback 2 Move and hold the joystick right Slow motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the joystick left e Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up 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 e Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up To adjust the volume Adjust the speaker volume during playback gt VOLUME Move the volume lever to change the volume an qn level ll W T Towards increases the volume Towards decreases the volume e The further the indicator moves to the right towards the end the higher the volume level becomes e When the adjustment is completed the volume setting display will disappear 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 E gt PLAY SETUP gt 2 PLAY MODE gt BY DATE HE PLAY MODE VIEWALL and press the joystick
108. mory Card High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 128 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 32 MB SD Memory Card SD PCMCIA High Speed Adaptor IR Remote Control Please refer to page 25 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer E Others 150 LSQT0969 Optional accessories Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day _ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30
109. n materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Product _______Parts lLabor__ Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD i Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days eat Won Malls DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 DOS CRT Tuo 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In Use Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days In 1 888 843 9788 eats Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Tome or Carry In Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 21 1 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item During the Labor warranty period there will be no ch
110. n this playlist only to other devices 3 71 e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery pe down 1 Connect this unit and a video device O AVIS cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go If the video device has an S Video terminal also connect the S Video plug into it This allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures 2 Turn on this unit then rotate the mode dial to select gt 3 Change the input channel on the video device and TV Example Set the channel to LINE1 etc on the video device The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected 4 Start playback on this unit Then start recording on the connected device e See the operating instructions of the video device for details To stop recording dubbing Stop recording on the connected device Then stop playback on this unit With a printer PictBridge VDR D200 only With a printer PictBridge VDR D200 only 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to the printer use a printer compatible with PictBridge Read the operating instructions for the printer e Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down lt gt Insert an SD card with recorded images in the unit turn on the unit and then rotate the mode dial to select Y 1 Press the MENU button then select 4 SETUP gt us USB FU
111. nalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD RW VR format before finalization lt gt Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Finalization cannot be executed using a battery lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select J SETUP gt ae FINALIZE gt YES and press the joystick e When finalizing a DVD RW VR format skip to step 3 FINALIZE SETUP e ENTER EXIT GEI 2 When finalizing a DVD RW Video format or DVD R Select whether or not to create a top menu then press the joystick YES After finalizing a top menu containing thumbnails appears first during playback NO A top menu is not created Playback starts from the first scene 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick e When finalizing is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e Do not finalize a disc recorded on this unit using any e lf this unit becomes hot or is shaken strongly or other device impacted while finalizing the finalization will fail and e In the case of a double sided disc finalize each the disc may become unplayable on other devices side e f the power supply stops while finalizing the e The top menu created when finalizing does not finalization will fail and the disc may become appear on this unit Play back the disc on a DVD unplayable on other devices even if disc repair is player carried out e lt may take time
112. nd press the joystick FORMAT DISC e When formatting a DVD RAM skip to step 3 SETUP e ENTER SAU MENU 2 When formatting a DVD RW only EE Select format type gt 20 then press the joystick SELECT REC FORMAT RECOMMEND THIS FORMAT FOR PLAY BACK WITH OTHER DVD PLAYER SETUP e ENTER EXIT GEI 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick e When formatting is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e During formatting do not turn this unit off e Use this unit to format discs This unit may not e When you format the disc use a battery with recognize some discs that have been formatted sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor using a computer or a device other than this unit e n the case of a double sided disc format each side e lt may not be possible to format a disc with many scratches or dirt Such discs cannot be used O Disc and card management 83 LSQTO969 Formatting discs and cards Formatting an SD card VDR D200 only 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Y 1 Press the MENU button then select 4 SETUP gt K FORMAT CARD gt YES and press the joystick FORMAT CARD SETUP 2 ENTER AVR MENU 2 When the confirmation message a
113. ned off when the unit is CABLE Pores The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer or printer Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable or check the USB FUNCTION setting on this unit 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 Be sure to follow the messages Repairing may take time depending on the error DISC ERROR HAS OCCURRED REPAIR DISC NOW e When you repair the disc use a battery with e Do not repair a disc that has been recorded on sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor another device This may cause the loss of data or e Depending on the condition of the data it may not the disc be possible to completely repair the data e f the disc is removed without it being repaired you will no longer be able to playback the scenes recorded before the power went off m Others 131 LSQT0969 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 1000000000000000000000000000000000 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 Functions Conditions which Functions Conditions which disable the functi
114. ng scenes with the software on the supplied CD ROM and creating original Ls Le ah 10 LSQTO969 Quick Guide Quick Guide 06000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 EW Charging the battery E How to turn on off the power 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor While pressing the button set the OFF and the AC outlet ON switch to ON OFF 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by gt aligning the mark and then securely plug it in ES OFF ON X O ZA SS IL L xX Gu a Ey mag OFF ON E Fitting the battery O G Push the battery against the battery holder 2 and slide it until it clicks E Inserting removing a disc m 1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and Q release it O Uan Q aa DISCEJECT NW Removing the battery slide the battery to remove it by hand and insert remove the disc BATTERY RELEASE 3 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover 11 LSQTO969 Quick Guide E Inserting removing an SD card NW Recording still pictures VDR D200 only VDR D200 only 1 Open the card slot cover e Rotate the mode dial to select E 2 Insert remove the SD card into from the card slot Press the PHOTO SHOT button 3 Securely close the card slot cover PHOTO O SHOT _ _ NW Recording motion pictures e Rotate the mode dial to select Before using M 1 Press the recording start stop button
115. nnot be used for recording Operate the mode dial e f set PICT QUALITY gt Za mosaic pattern e Another product may degrade or not play back still noise may appear on a playback image depending pictures recorded on this unit on the picture content 43 LSQTO969 Recording still pictures VDR D200 only Recording O 44 LSQTO969 E To record still pictures clearly When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4x or higher it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod Screen indications in card recording mode Remaining number of still pictures Flashes in red when R O appears Size of still pictures G Quality of still pictures Progressive function You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames You cannot switch the progressive function off on e The progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used 3 132 Picture quality for still picture recording Press the MENU button then select BASIC gt z PICT QUALITY desired item and press the joystick Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded aZ Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality BASIC
116. ode dial to select gt The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails 2 Select the scene to be played back Scene number Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame e When 9 or more scenes have been recorded the next or previous page is displayed by moving the joystick REC TIME 0 00 09 e If you move and hold the joystick up or down you can advance 8 scenes Mila at a time The screen will not change at this time but the scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display 3 Press the joystick The selected scene is played back on the full screen The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen Playback oe 4 Move the joystick to operate gt 1I Playback Pause td Move Skip playback backward td Move and hold Review playback gt gt Move Skip playback forward gt gt Move and hold Cue playback E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails e During playback the recording time is not displayed e When the amount of time recorded on the scene is on the screen short playback may not be possible e No sound will be heard except during normal e The thumbnails of motion pictures that cannot be playback played back are displayed in shades of blue and e lf pause play is continued for 5 minutes the screen white returns to the thu
117. ompensation ma Manual white balance set Only when manual white balance adjustment mode is selected White balance 58 al Shutter speed Iris or gain value 60 57 58 60 a White balance mode selection manual lt gt J o adjustments p Q N gt Disc playback mode The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function gt il O A O Playback pause wo vo 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 32 LSQTO969 How to use the joystick O Card recording mode VDR D200 only AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function Toa Self timer aB Backlight compensation O Card recording mode VDR D200 only AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function Soft skin mode Self timer Backlight compensation Manual white balance set Only when manual white balance adjustment mode is selected White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value Pre White balance mode selection manual 57 58 60 adjustments 33 LSQTO969 How to use the joystick Card playback mode VDR D200 only When PICTURE is selected The operation icon is off Icon Direction Function mo vo Stop playback and show thumbnails PEH
118. on 2 Move the joystick right to select The image on the screen will become brighter To return to normal recording Select 9 again e By operating the OFF ON switch or mode dial the backlight compensation function is canceled Various recording functions Self timer recording VDR D200 only This is for recording shots of yourself as well You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration 2 Move the joystick left to select X Each leftward press changes the modes N40 gt Do setting canceled do Records after 10 seconds do Records after 2 seconds 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button After the dp or X2 display flashes for the time which has been set a still picture will be recorded e After recording the self timer is canceled E O P po To stop the timer midway through 5 Press the MENU button The self timer setting is canceled 14 e By operating the OFF ON switch the self timer e Setting the self timer to X2 is a good way to standby mode is canceled prevent image shake when the recording start stop e Depending on the time taken to bring the subject button is pressed while using a tripod etc into focus the recording may take longer than set to start 51 LSQTO969 Various recording functions Recording O 92 LSQTO969
119. on single side High quality Approx 18 min Image quality prioritized Recording mode EN Normal Approx 37 min Long play Approx 75 min Recording time prioritized e Mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases When there is a complicated pattern in the background When the unit is moved too much or too fast When a subject with sharp movements has been recorded Particularly if at REC MODE was set to M during recording 42 LSQTO969 Recording still pictures VDR D200 only Recording still pictures VDR D200 only 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 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 2 Rotate the mode dial to select 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen when auto focus is selected a O po Su e The size of pictures 640x480 pixels e While the card access lamp is lit do not perform the 8 e For information about the number of recordable still following as doing so may damage the SD card or e pictures on an SD card 3 149 the data on the card e The sound cannot be recorded Turn the unit off e lfthe write protection switch on the SD card is set to Insert or remove the SD card LOCK it ca
120. ons disable the functions e When brightness is e When setting the insufficient AUTO MANUAL e When the video light is FOCUS switch to AUTO on gain up mode Scene mode e When the MagicPix Diaital function is used ranar e In card recording mode e When the video light is Fade pos j vnen ve Meiers e When digital zoom Backlight Ario pd iaht i 30x or higher is used AS Change of e When the MagicPix on gain up mode white balance function is used e When the iris gain is set e When the video light is Progressive compensation e In card recording mode on gain up mode e When the video light is e When the MagicPix on gain up mode function is used e When the MagicPix shutter speed o a ap is Image function is used iris gain g p stabilizer e When the video light is e When the scene mode Adjusting the on gain up mode is used Video light on gain up mode e When the MagicPix function is used P Others 132 LSQT0969 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions 0000000000000000000000000000000000 What kind of discs can be DVD RAM DVD RW and DVD R can be used if they are 8 cm used 3 bare discs 3 19 Can discs with a cartridge They can be used if the cartridge is removed be used They can be used Can double sided discs be However you cannot record or play continuously from one side used of the disc to the other You will need to eject the disc and turn it over Can record
121. ons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity U S A only Trade Name Panasonic Model No VDR D100 VDR D200 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information 0 892 on how to recycle this battery p VDR D100 Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 3 LSQT0969 4 LSQT0969 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose o
122. or O e Is the disc cover open gt If the cover is open this unit may not operate normally Close the disc cover e Is the disc scratched or dirty gt Clean the disc 3 23 e The unit is hot Follow the messages on the display To use the unit again turn the unit off and leave it for a while e Is manual focus mode selected gt Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into focus in auto focus mode There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 3 146 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 3 57 e Is the MagicPix function set gt When the MagicPix function is working focusing shifts into the manual mode Problem Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of this unit Although this unit is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Scenes cannot be deleted or edited Recorded still pictures are not clear The images on the SD card do not look normal Even if a disc or a card is formatted it cannot be used Troubleshooting Check points e Is the volume too low During playback move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 62 e Have you selected video input on the TV gt Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input used for the connection e I
123. or dusty window The subject behind the window will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty window Similarly when recording something on the opposite side of a road with heavy traffic a vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought into focus Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into focus it is hard to focus on the subject to be recorded The focus may become blurry when recording subjects at the seashore in night views or in scenes involving fireworks or special lights Recording a subject in dark surroundings The unit cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject When for example recording a sports event with fast moving subjects the focus may lose its sharpness Recording a subject with little contrast It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast or vertical lines or stripes into focus This means that a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry because the unit achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image Others 146 LSQT0969 Specifications Specifications 0000000000000000000000000000000000 DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source
124. or surveillance purposes or other business uses e f you use the unit for a long time heat will build up inside it and this may cause a malfunction e This unit is not intended for business use When you are not going to use the unit for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet it is recommended that you place a desiccant silica gel in with it O Others 141 LSQT0969 Cautions for use m Others 142 LSQT0969 About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls In cold areas the full charge indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes after starting use At high temperatures the protection function may be triggered making it impossible to use the unit Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached a minute amount of current continues to flow even if the unit s power is off Keeping the unit in this state may result in over discharge of the battery This may result in you not being able to use the battery even after it is charged Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e In cold places such as a ski resort the period during which you can record pictures is shortened e When you travel do not forget to bring an AC adaptor supplied so that you can
125. oving the battery While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever slide the battery to remove it e Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall gt ua BATTERY RELEASE e Be sure to turn off the power on this unit and check that the status indicator and the access lamp are both off before removing the battery Power supply Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 C 77 F and the humidity is 60 If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 C 77 F the charging time will become longer E Charging time Battery model number Voltage capacity Charging time Supplied battery CGA DU12 optional a man 2 h 25 min CGA DU21 optional 7 2 V 2040 mAh 3 h 55 min e 2 h 25 min indicates 2 hours 25 minutes e The charging time shown in the table are approximations NW Recordable time e The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used When using a DVD RAM disc Maximum Voltage capacity Recording mode continuously recordable time 1h 50 min Supplied battery 2h5min CGA DU12 optional An 1 h 50 min Battery model number an poo CGA DU21 optional 7 2 V 2040 mAh 5 a T TE e 1 h 50 min indicates 1 hour 50 minutes e The maximum continuously recordable time shown in the table are approximations e Along with the red
126. ows 110 Creating a DVD Video on a computer from a DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format 110 Before using with a computer Macintosh 113 What you can do with a computer 113 Contents on provided CD ROM 114 Operating environment 116 Installation Macintosh 118 Reading the operating instructions of the software applications 119 Software application uninstallation Using discs on a computer Macintosh 120 Creating a DVD Video on a computer from a recorded disc 120 To disconnect USB cable safely 122 Using an SD card on a computer Macintosh 123 Connection o o ooooooooo 123 Copying still picture files to a computer 124 To disconnect USB cable safely 124 Others MENUS arias erred eee 125 Menu liSta ni wee ode hae 125 Setup Men ad as 127 Indications 128 INGICANIONS 2 AA 128 Messages darias Bann Rk Seis 130 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 132 Frequently asked questions 133 Troubleshooting 135 Cautions for use 141 Explanation of terms 145 Specifications 147 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card VDR D200 only 149 When using the remote control not supplied 149 Optional accessories 150 DVD
127. p or card access lamp power cannot be turned off lights When a card is being accessed appears In this case disconnect the USB cable 3 108 on the LCD monitor Do not disconnect the USB e When the unit is connected to a computer in disc cable or AC adaptor while the disc or card is being playback mode no image will appear on the LCD accessed as it may damage the data monitor or viewfinder e The disc and card cannot be accessed e When this unit is connected to a computer you simultaneously cannot use this unit s DISC EJECT lever to remove e lt may be necessary to reboot the computer after a disc Use Windows Explorer to right click the drive connecting this unit to it for the first time icon for this unit and select Eject About the computer display When the unit is connected to a computer it is recognized as an external drive e Depending on the operating environment of the computer the shape of the drive icon and the drive name Example E will differ E In disc playback mode When accessing the disc Windows XP Optical disc drive is displayed in My Computer DVD_CAMERA G Windows 2000 Removable Disk and optical disc drive are displayed in My Computer e When a DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format is inserted in this unit it can be E remove o accessed from the removable disk drive e When a DVD RW Video format or DVD R is inserted in this unit it can be accessed from gt a A the optical disc d
128. perly if you cancel the installation at a A any point e g by pressing Cancel 3 Click Driver and Formatter Setup e f an Information or Question message appears continue to follow the on screen messages to install it 4 Click Next With a computer VDR D200 only 101 LSQTO969 Installation Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 102 LSQTO969 5 Read carefully through the terms and conditions shown on the screen for the License Agreement then click Yes e You cannot install the application if you click No 6 Click Next Continue to follow the on screen messages to install it 7 When installation is complete some notes will appear a Check the contents then click x at the top right of window poemas 8 Click Finish Windows 2000 only The detection of device will start after which it will take several minutes for the computer to detect the device When detecting the device is complete a message that prompts you to reboot will appear Click Yes The computer must be rebooted for the driver to work E If any trouble has occurred while installing DVD RAM Driver When the Block is selected in the Driver Signing Options in the System Properties the installation procedure will not complete Select Warn and try again To check and change the setting select start Settings Control Panel gt Performanc
129. ppears select YES then press the joystick e When formatting is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e During formatting do not turn this unit off e Depending on the type of SD card being used it e When you format the SD card use a battery with may take time to format sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor e Do not remove the SD card while formatting e Use this unit to format SD cards If an SD card is formatted on other products such as a computer the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card C Disc and card management 84 LSQT0969 Finalizing a disc Finalizing a disc 000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Finalizing a disc This is for enabling discs to be played on other devices d To play back a DVD RW Video format or a DVD R on other devices e g a DVD player finalize the disc E Finalizing video format discs Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before using it on other devices DVD RW Video format After finalizing the disc becomes play only You can record on the disc after un finalizing gt 86 or formatting 3 83 DVD R After finalizing the disc becomes play only and you can no longer record E Finalizing VR format discs DVD RAM It is not necessary to finalize DVD RAM DVD RW VR format Finalizing a DVD RW VR format increases its compatibility with other products DVD RW VR format after fi
130. pplications For details on how to use the software applications read the help E Pixe VRF Browser EX After starting Pixe VRF Browser EX select Help gt Pixe VRF Browser EX Help from the Menu Bar E ImageMixer VCD DVD2 After starting ImageMixer VCD DVD2 click the icon at top right of ImageMixer VCD DVD2 screen Software application uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall any software applications that you no longer require Drag the folder in which the software is installed into the Trash and then empty the Trash e After uninstalling the software be sure to reboot the computer With a computer VDR D200 only 119 LSQTO969 Using discs on a computer Macintosh Using discs on a computer Macintosh 000000000000 000000000000000000000000000 Creating a DVD Video on a computer from a recorded disc Using Pixe VRF Browser EX and ImageMixer VCD DVD2 you can create a DVD Video disc DVD RW DVD R disc from the images recorded on this unit e Before using DVD RW VR format DVD RW Video format or DVD R on a computer finalize them on this unit e To create a DVD Video disc a separate DVD RW DVD R RW R drive is required e Before initial use select the software s ReadMe in the folder in which the software is installed and then read through the additional instructions or updated information lt gt Connect this unit to the AC adaptor 1 Remove the disc from the unit and ro
131. recharge the batteries at your destination If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are damaged e Attaching a battery with damaged terminals can damage the unit Tips for storing the battery e The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag so metal does not come into contact with the terminals e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery e f the battery is kept in high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e To store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion e f the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor e Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor e f you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from the r
132. rive EJ Example folder structure of a DVD RAM or Example folder structure of a DVD RW DVD RW VR format Video format or DVD R DVD_CAMERA DVD_CAMERA MS DVD_RTAV La VIDEO TS e DVD video recording format motion pictures e DVD Video format motion pictures are stored are stored in the DVD_RTAV folder in the VIDEO_TS folder Depending on the maker of the disc and the device used to format it the name displayed will differ With a computer VDR D200 only e Be sure to finalize DVD RW VR format DVD RW Video format and DVD R on this unit before using them on the computer Un finalized discs will not be recognized by the computer Do not copy move or change the name of the folders and files recorded on this unit by Windows Explorer etc 107 LSQTO969 Connection and recognition Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 108 LSQTO969 E In card playback mode When accessing the card Removable Disk is displayed in My Computer o a Removable Disk G Example folder structure of an SD card amp Removable Disk DCIM 100CDPFP MISC e JPEG format still pictures IMGA0001 JPG etc are stored in the 100CDPFP folder These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures e Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 100CDPFP or other such folder e The DPOF setting files are recorded in the MISC folder e Do not use the computer to delete the SD card s e When data not
133. rrect mode gt The unit is not recognized if it is set to recording mode Disconnect the USB cable set USB FUNCTION to PC CONNECT and then reconnect the USB cable e Select another USB terminal on the computer e Check the operating environment 3 116 e Turn on the power to this unit f Others 139 LSQT0969 Troubleshooting m Others 140 LSQT0969 Problem DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format icon is not displayed on the desktop When Pixe VRF Browser EX is started a message is displayed about ejecting the disc Cannot register the file with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 Cannot select this unit as the write destination drive with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 The disc for writing is not recognized by ImageMixer VCD DVD2 The message There is no work disk space is displayed and the data cannot write to disc The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is connected to the computer When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on the computer Check points e What version of Mac OS X are you using If it is V10 3 x or earlier the icon is not displayed even if the disc is recognized by the computer Use Disk Utility or Apple System Profiler to verify if the disc is recognized by the computer e Is there a disc in this unit when Pixe VRF Browser EX is started gt Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX e Is there a file with a compatible format in the fold
134. s 800 or more less than 1024 pixels 640 or more less than 800 pixels The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels No 10 Scene number FO Volume adjustment Resume playback Contents that have been The warning alarm indication protected on another device appears when LCD monitor is Slide show playback poe display rotated towards the lens side Return the direction of the LCD Still picture folder file number monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm PictBridge When a printer compatible with indication PictBridge is connected DPOF already set to more than 1 Locked still pictures Number of recording pixels for still pictures 640x480 No disc is inserted Unusable disc No SD card is inserted unusable card O Others 129 LSQTO969 Indications Messages CANNOT RECORD Data writing to the disc or card has failed NO DATA There are no images recorded on the disc or card THIS DISC IS l INCOMPATIBLE You inserted an incompatible disc copy protected discs etc PLEASE CHECK THE You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit a disc DISC recorded in PAL video format etc A finalized DVD RW Video format or DVD R has been CANNOT RECORD inserted After finalizing the discs become play only and cannot THIS DISC IS FINALIZED record If you un finalize a DVD RW Video format it can be used for recording gt 86 CANNOT RECORD DISC IS FULL The d
135. s are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed e Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables E DVD RAM Driver Personal computer IBM PC AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional E DVD MovieAlbumSE 4 2 Personal computer IBM PC AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Intel Pentium M 450 MHz or higher 1 GHz or higher recommended or Intel Celeron 633 MHz or higher 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800600 pixels or more 1024 768 pixels or more recommended 4 MB video memory or more Free hard disk 200 MB or more space DirectX 8 1 or later Necessary software Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later DVD RAM Driver DirectSound Support Windows compatible sound device Display Before using with a computer Windows e This software is not compatible with a multi CPU environment e Depending upon the environment of your computer if it does not support USB 2 0 Hi Speed for example frame dropout may occur the audio may be intermittent or the software may run slowly when you play back recorded images DVD RAM and DVD RW VR format can be used if
136. s or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN
137. s the DVD RAM or the DVD RW VR format write protected Release the protection gt 87 Ifthe disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on another device release the protection on the same device e lt may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided gt Combine the divided scenes and then delete them 3 69 e Scenes displayed as thumbnails in shades of blue and white may not be deleted If the scenes are unnecessary format the disc or card to erase the data 3 83 84 Please be aware that if a disc or card is formatted then all the data recorded on the disc or card will be erased e Is the file on the SD card locked gt Locked files cannot be deleted Release the lock setting 3 81 e If the SD card s write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion is disabled 3 22 e Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with PICT QUALITY set at Z gt gt If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with PICT QUALITY set at g the images may break up into a mosaic like pattern Record with PICT QUALITY set at instead gt 44 e The data may be destroyed It may have been destroyed by static or electromagnetic waves Store important data on a computer or other products as well e Either this unit or the disc or card may be damaged Please consult a dealer 137 LSQT0969 Troubleshooting Problem The indication disappears The screen is
138. soft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended USB 1 1 or later A type e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher 99 LSQT0969 Before using with a computer Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 100 LSQTO969 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 If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article
139. supported by this unit has been folders Otherwise it may no longer be possible for recorded on a computer it will not be recognized by this unit to read the SD card this unit e Always use this unit to format SD cards To disconnect USB cable safely 1 Double click the E icon in task tray Hardware disconnect dialog appears e Depending on your computer s settings this icon may not be displayed 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify MATSHITA DVD RAM LMXK1931 USB Device or MATSHITA DVD Cam USB Device is selected and click OK Click Close and you can safely disconnect the cable e lf you disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is on it may damage the data Connection and recognition Windows Verifying the unit is correctly recognized by the computer To verify the unit is correctly recognized by the computer select the unit s mode connect the unit to the computer via the USB cable and then follow the steps below e With some computers including those made by NEC the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places restrictions on the functions has been established Consult the manufacturer or follow the steps in your computer s operating instructions to establish a mode in which all the functions can be used then proceed with operation 1 Select start Settings gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System 2 Click the Hard
140. t because the place is dark etc In this case use the automatic white balance E About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly e When the MM display flashes white the manual e When setting both the white balance and the iris white balance previously adjusted is stored gain set the white balance first Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment e When the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not O function properly Please turn the unit on after O removing the lens cap E po Sa O O Y a 59 LSQT0969 Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment Gap OE Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically 2 Move the joystick down several times and select the shutter speed indication such as 1 100 or iris gain indication such as F2 4 0dB 3 Move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment GO Shutter speed 88 1 60 to 1 8000 1 60 to 1 500 e The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 1 500
141. t gets wet Your camera has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even acup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning A CAUTION e DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS e DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF e DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera e AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the disc and inside the unit e DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE e STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body e TO PROTECT THE LENS
142. tal zoom can be switched lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select ADVANCED gt 202005 OFF O D ZOOM desired item and press the joystick OFF Optical zoom only Up to 30x 50x Up to 50x SETUP ENTER EXIT D 1000x Up to 1000x e The larger the digital Zoom magnification the more e This function cannot be used in card recording the image quality is degraded mode 45 LSQT0969 Various recording functions Recording a 46 LSQTO969 To use the zoom microphone function RAM O Interlocked with the zooming operation the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele shot or those in the vicinity with the wide angle shot lt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select 5 ADVANCED gt 2 ZOOM MIC gt ON and press the joystick ADVANCED OFF ZOOMMIC ON SETUP a ENTER EXIT D Recording yourself RAM O E 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e When the LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder automatically turns off However if the LCD monitor is then rotated towards the lens side
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144. tart playback then press the joystick Lo Mar DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP a PLAY To select a different playlist When the first scene is selected in the playlist thumbnail view screen move the joystick left The screen returns to the PLAYLIST VIEW step 2 a To return to showing the original scenes Press the MENU button then select PLAY SETUP gt 58 PLAY MODE gt VIEW ALL or BY DATE and press the joystick LLI 72 LSQT0969 Using playlists Editing a playlist CD GM Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes Adding scenes to playlist lt gt Select playlist playback mode 3 72 steps 1 and 2 1 Press the MENU button then select gt EDIT and press the joystick LANGUAGE SETUP 2 ENTER SAU MENU 2 Select the playlist to be edited then press the zz joystick CREATE PLAYLIST 02 PLAYLIST 03 SETUP ENTER EXIT D 3 Select ADD then press the joystick Ci DIVIDE FC COMBINE DELETE SETUP a ENTER DAYA MENU 4 Select the scene to be added then press the a E a joystick pag SE Ea D The selected scene is encircled by a yellow frame re ORY e When the joystick is pressed again the selected scene will be canceled Too PTT nat a e Up to 8 scenes can be set in succession EXIT e The scenes are added to the playlist in the order that they were selected ri The order of the scenes in t
145. tate the mode dial to select gt 2 Connect this unit and a computer USB cable supplied e Insert the plugs as far as they will go The unit and computer will not operate properly if the plugs are not inserted fully e Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables 3 On the computer Double click the Pixe VRF Browser EX for Panasonic icon in the ImageMixer for Panasonic folder you installed Pixe VRF Browser EX starts 4 Click the drive button select MATSHITA DVD RAM lie varnrous lt zzo LMXK1931 from the pop up menu and then click OK e The cover of the disc compartment on this unit opens Es OQ le lz With a computer VDR D200 only 120 LSQTO969 Using discs on a computer Macintosh 5 Insert the disc in this unit The contents recorded on the disc are displayed 6 Click the desired program select the scene to be added to the DVD Video and then click the Save button 7 Select the destination folder to save select Default in Format and then click the Save button z e When saving is complete select Pixe VRF Browser EX gt Quit Pixe VRF Browser EX from the Menu Bar to exit Pixe VRF Browser EX e The disc cover on this unit opens You can remove the disc and disconnect the USB cable fare 8 Prepare a DVD RW DVD R RW R drive that can be written to
146. th the sunlight behind you If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording 00000 40 LSQTO969 Recording motion pictures Recording motion pictures 00000000000000000000000000000000000000090 GUD GN ET Cd 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 2 Rotate the mode dial to select 3 Press the recording start stop button to start recording Recording 3 To end the recording Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording e 0 and IH are red during recording Do not move this unit until IM is green e The images recorded between pressing the recording start stop button to start recording and pressing it again to pause recording become one scene e When about 5 minutes has passed without any operation this unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down When you use this unit turn it on again This setting can also be set to OFF 3 127 POWER SAVE e The maximum number of scenes on a disc per e Each time the unit enters the recording pause side 999 mode the counter display will be reset to e While WRITING THE INFORMATION ON THE ON0O0MOOS DISC is displayed do not disconnect the AC cable or remove the battery as doing so may make the disc unusable e Sound
147. the recorded images may not be shown If this occurs try the following procedure If there are multiple drives a drive other than this unit may be selected 1 Click Preference on the dialog box or Preference button at top right of DVD MovieAlbumSE screen and then click the Device setting tab 2 Choose the drive where the disc is loaded in the Drive Select column and then click OK 4 When using a DVD RAM only Edit the images on the disc as required 5 Click Additional and select File Export gt Export all titles or Export a title 6 Set the export settings in the Export all titles Export a title screen and click Start e t is recommended that you do not change the settings displayed on the screen 7 When export is complete a message will appear Check the small box for Eject the disc being used and then click Yes DVD MovieAlbumSE automatically closes and DVDfunSTUDIO automatically starts 8 Insert a brand new DVD RW or DVD R disc into the unit With a computer VDR D200 only 111 LSQTO969 Creating a DVD Video disc on a computer Windows 9 When the CollectTool screen appears click OK The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen 10 Edit the DVD menu as required 11 Click Burning Writing to DVD RW DVD R disc will start When writing is complete the disc is finalized and then ejected automa
148. the viewfinder is activated e When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick e Only some indications will appear on the screen When 1 appears return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning alarm indication gt 130 Various recording functions Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance CD GN ern Cd EM This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select 8 or O 1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration 2 Move the joystick down to select A To cancel the soft skin mode Select A again e lfthe background or anything else in the scene has e f the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be O colors similar to the skin color they will also be clear O smoothed ES po Sa O O 0 a 47 LSQT0969 Various recording functions Recording O 48 LSQTO969 Fade in fade out function RAM d Fade in The image and audio gradually appear Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear lt gt 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 2 Move the joystick left to select Ib 3 Press the recording start stop button Start recording fade in
149. tically e The DISC EJECT lever on this unit does not work e The DVD menu created with DVDfunSTUDIO does when the unit is connected to a computer Use not appear on this unit Play back the disc on a DVD Windows Explorer to right click the drive icon for player this unit and select Eject e The supplied software DVDfunSTUDIO does not Or use the software s eject button to eject the disc support output to a RW disc e Title names set using DVD MovieAlbumSE cannot be displayed on this unit Take care that the temperature of the unit when connected to a computer does not rise excessively reference for usage approx 30 minutes at about 30 C 86 F With a computer VDR D200 only 112 LSQTO969 Before using with a computer Macintosh Before using with a computer Macintosh 00000000000000000000000000000000000090 What you can do with a computer E When using a disc recorded on this unit Before using DVD RW VR format DVD RW Video format and DVD R on the computer finalize them on this unit DVD RAM or DVD RW VR format Playback is not possible DVD RW Video format or DVD R Standard OS or commercially available DVD Video playback software Playing back on a computer Saving motion pictures on a computer Pixe VRF Browser EX supplied Pixe VRF Browser EX supplied Editing motion pictures e You can save the edited data to your computer and then write it to disc with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 Cr
150. tly For this reason bright dots whitish for a while that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction Recording eo Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recording RAM O E Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording e The image stabilizer function always works in card recording mode lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select Press the MENU button then select 3 ADVANCED gt E1s EIS ON and press the joystick E ADVANCED SETUP a ENTER AU MENU To cancel the image stabilizer function Press the MENU button then select ca ADVANCED gt EIS EIS OFF and press the joystick e This function s default setting is ON e In the following cases the image stabilizer function e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn may not work effectively the image stabilizer off When the digital zoom is used When the unit is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it 53 LSQTO969 Various recording functions Recording with the video light VDR D200 only Recording O 54 LSQT0969 This built in video light is for recording in dark places RAM O E Gain up mode works with the video light to enhance the light s brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene lt Rotate the mode dial to select 83 or O Press the LIGHT button Each time you press the b
151. to 12 LSQT0969 E Motion picture playback e Rotate the mode dial to select 1 38 a PE Bed e PON y HAGA A DATE TIME 12 16 2006 6 55 AM REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP 8 PLAY 2 Press the joystick gt 1I Playback Pause td Move Skip playback backward td Move and hold Review playback gt gt Move Skip playback forward gt gt Move and hold Cue playback E Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails Quick Guide E Still picture playback VDR D200 only e Rotate the mode dial to select amp 14 26 A a Fae ye XS DATE TIME 07 30 2006 12 10 PM PICTURE SIZE 640x480 SETUP a PLAY 100 0038 p O 2 Press the joystick c N o pun fe hee O aa 3 Move the joystick to operate O gt gt I Slide show start pause lt t Plays back the previous picture b gt Plays back the next picture NW Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails 13 LSQTO969 Accessories Before using a 14 LSQTO969 Accessories 00000000000000000000000000000000000 Check the accessories before using this unit Battery pack Shoulder strap CGA DU12 7 VFC3506 1A AC adaptor gt USB cable PV DAC14D LH K1HA05CD0014 DC cable CD ROM K2GJ2DC00011 VDR D200 only LSFT0643 AC cable e For VDR D100 only K2CA2CA00029 or You can download the DVD K2CA2CA00025 RAM Driver Please refer to page 102 for details AV S cable K2KZ9CB00001 CAUTION Th
152. to finalize a disc O Disc and card management 85 LSQT0969 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 lt gt Rotate the mode dial to select gt 1 Press the MENU button then select ji SETUP UN FINALIZE gt YES and press the joystick O UN FINALIZE SETUP a ENTER eA UE MENU 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick e When un finalizing is complete press the MENU button to exit the message screen e When you un finalize the disc use a battery with e DVD R cannot be un finalized sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor e DVD RW VR format cannot be un finalized DVD RW VR format after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD RW VR format before finalization C Disc and card management 86 LSQT0969 Protecting a disc Protecting a disc 900000000000000000000000000000000000090 RAM 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 lt Rotate the mode dial to select amp 1 Press the MENU button then select 4 SETUP gt DISC PROTECT and press the joystick FormaTosc PO FINALIZE NO UN FINALIZE NO OFF INFORMATION NO SETUP e ENTER EXIT GEI 2
153. uction of the battery capacity the e The batteries heat up after use or charging This display will change unit will also heat up while being used This is not a vir 224 wali a jodo gt malfunction If the battery discharges then qa 4 will e Be aware that the operating time of the battery will flash become shorter in low temperatures We e The recordable time will become shorter when you recommend charging a spare battery for use when use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor recording simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself etc 25 LSQT0969 Power supply Setup a 26 LSQTO969 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 e Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC cable is exclusively designed for this unit Do not use the AC cable from other equipment for this unit e While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor the battery will not charge Turning the unit on off e 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 How to turn on the power While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON The status indicator 3 lights red e The date and time display flashes
154. ure viewer software Use MPEG Editor in Pixe VRF Browser EX You can save the edited data to your computer and then write it to disc with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 Discs Use Pixe VRF Browser EX SD card Copy with the Finder What version of Mac OS X are you using If it is V10 3 x or earlier the icon is not displayed even if the disc is recognized by the computer Use Disk Utility or Apple System Profiler to verify if the disc is recognized by the computer Is there a disc in this unit when Pixe VRF Browser EX is started Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX To use the saved file with ImageMixer VCD DVD2 select Default Program Stream Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 000000000000000000000000000000090 Unit operations Problem Check points This unit cannot be e Is the battery fully charged turned on gt Charge the battery using the AC adaptor 3 24 e If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes the power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery charge To resume recording turn the power back on The power will not turn off automatically when the power save function 3 127 is set to OFF This unit is turned off automatically e Is the battery low This unit does not stay gt If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the on long enough message LOW BATTERY is displayed the battery has run down Charge the battery 3 24 e Is the battery fully
155. ut this unit e The unit disc and card become warm after long operation but this is not a malfunction Keep the unit away from magnetized products mobile phones microwave ovens TVs and video game products e f you use the unit on or near a TV the images or sound may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound e Recordings may be damaged or images may be distorted by the strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessors may adversely affect the unit causing the disturbance of images and sounds e f the unit is affected by such products and does not function properly turn off the unit and detach the battery or AC adaptor Then connect the battery or AC adaptor again Do not use the unit near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e f you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables If you use optional accessories use the cords and the cables supplied with them Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit e f the unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off e Do not lea
156. utton Video light and gain up mode on Brighter than when only the video light is on but washed out images will appear Video light on To eliminate washed out images use this mode Video light off O O gt gt D e The subject should be within 1 5 m 5 feet of the e Using the MagicPix function at the same time will unit make conditions even brighter e Using the video light reduces battery time e The video light enables brightening of the images e Set the video light to off when not in use taken in a dimly lit place We also recommend using e Do not look directly into the light it in a bright place to obtain high quality images e f the video light is used with a conversion lens e By operating the OFF ON switch or mode dial the attached a slight vignetting darkening around video light is turned off edges effect occurs on the screen Manual recording functions Manual recording functions 000000000000000000000000000000000000090 When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO the unit adjusts automatically the following settings e White balance e Shutter speed e Iris gain value e Focus Above settings may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes lf so adjust the settings manually FOCUS Scene mode This is for recording in various situations RAM O E When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and
157. ve rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit Also keep the unit away from sea water e Sand or dust may damage the unit Care should be taken when inserting and removing a disc or a card e lf sea water splashes onto the unit wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth When carrying the unit do not drop or bump it e A strong impact can break the unit s casing causing it to malfunction Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet e The camera body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off e Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints To remove stubborn stains thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it Afterwards wipe it with a dry cloth e When you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions that came with the cloth Do not touch the laser pickup lens e f you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions Do not use a commercial available 8 cm 3 CD lens cleaner e Using 8 cm 3 CD lens cleaner could cause this unit to malfunction Do not use the unit f
158. ware tab then click Device Manager 3 Verify the following items are displayed E ifthe driver has been recognized properly When using a disc Windows XP e MATSHITA DVD RAM LMXK1931 USB Device is displayed at DVD CD ROM drives e USB Mass Storage Device is displayed at Universal Serial Bus controllers Windows 2000 Professional e MATSHITA DVD RAM LMXK1931 USB Device is displayed at DVD CD ROM drives e MATSHITA DVD RAM LMXK1931 USB Device is displayed at Disc drives e USB Mass Storage Device is displayed at Universal Serial Bus controllers When using a card USB Mass Storage Device is displayed at Universal Serial Bus controllers E If the driver has not been recognized properly or Unknown device appears at Universal Serial Bus controllers or Other devices etc Where the display will appear depends on the type of computer you are using You can use the following method to enable it to be recognized Method 1 Turn off the unit and your computer once and try again Method 2 Eject the disc or SD card from the unit and try again Method 3 Try connecting the unit to another USB port on your computer With a computer VDR D200 only 109 LSQTO969 Creating a DVD Video disc on a computer Windows With a computer VDR D200 only 110 LSQTO969 Creating a DVD Video disc on a computer Windows 00000000000000000000000000000000000000090 Creating a DVD Video on
159. y scenes on the disc Editing scenes e Do not turn off this unit while deleting e When you delete scenes use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor Editing E 67 LSQT0969 Editing scenes Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two RAM To delete unnecessary portion of scene first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select R gt lt EDIT SCENE gt DIVIDE and press the J DMDE E COMBINE joystick SETUP a ENTER AAA MENU 2 Select the scene to be divided then press the joystick The selected scene is played back REC TIME 0 00 09 SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT GEI 3 When you reach the area where you want to divide the scene move the joystick down to set the dividing point k 0h00m15s EN ps 4 When the confirmation message appears select YES then press the joystick To continue dividing other scenes Repeat steps 2 4 Editing a To complete editing Press the MENU button 68 LSQTO969 Editing scenes Combining scenes This function is only for combining two consecutive scenes into one ED lt Rotate the mode dial to select 1 Press the MENU button then select e gt lt EDIT SCENE gt 7 COMBINE and press the Ei DMDE joystick SETUP a ENTER EXIT GEI 2 Select the scene to be combined then press the TENE joystick

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