Panasonic Vdr D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cautions for use
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Cautions for use
≥The unit, disc and card become warm after 
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the unit away from magnetized 
products/mobile phones, microwave ovens, 
TVs and video game products.
≥If you use the unit on or near a TV, the 
images or sound may be disturbed due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so 
may cause noise to adversely affect the 
picture and sound.
≥Recordings may be damaged, or...

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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.
≥If the...

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≥Be sure to use the supplied AC adaptor.
≥If 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 
radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC 
adaptor and battery clean.
Put this unit near...

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≥The memory capacity indicated on the label 
of an SD card is the total of the capacity for 
copyright protection and management and 
the capacity which can be used on the unit, a 
computer etc.
≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and 
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is 
normal.
When inserting or removing the SD card, 
always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
When the access lamp is illuminated 
(during access to the SD card), do not 
remove the SD card,...

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Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so the white color will 
become a purer white. The unit determines the 
hue of light that comes through the lens and 
white balance sensor, thereby judging the 
recording condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under several light...

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Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following 
characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject 
are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher 
contrast into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does 
not work correctly in the following situations. 
Record pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording...

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Specifications
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Specifications
DVD Video Camera: Information for your safety
Power source:DC 7.9 V/7.2 V
Power consumption:6.0 W
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatDVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)
Image sensor1/6-inch CCD image sensor
Total pixels approx. 680 K
Effective pixels Motion picture: approx. 340 K
Lens30k power zoom
F1.8–F3.9 (f = 1.90 mm to 57.0 mm, 
35 mm equivalent: 35.7 mm to 1072...

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Motion pictures
Still pictures (VDR-D200 only)
AC adaptor: Information for your safety
Mass and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
DimensionsApprox. 53 mm (W)k87 mm (H) k129 mm (D)
[Approx. 2.087 inch (W)k3.425 inch (H) k5.079 inch (D)]
(excluding projecting parts)
MassApprox. 480g (1.058 lbs.)
(without supplied battery, lens cap and a disc) 
Operating 
temperature0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80%...

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≥The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on 
the subject being recorded.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 
(VDR-D200 only)
Picture size (640k480)
Picture quality
8MB42 86
16 MB97 195
32 MB210 420
64 MB430 870
128 MB820 1650
256 MB1710 3430
512 MB3400 6790
1GB6800 13600
2GB13830 27660
∫When using the remote control (not supplied)
Install the button-type battery...

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Optional accessories
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Optional accessories
* 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.
DVD video camera accessories
Accessory No.FigureDescription
LM-AF30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (single sided)
LM-AF60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (double sided)
LM-RW30U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (single sided)
LM-RW60U 8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (double sided)
LM-RF30V 8 cm (3z) DVD-R (single...