Panasonic Vdr D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using
Discs and cards
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. (l20, About format types)
1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, 
the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then 
press the joystick.
2 Select format type, then press the joystick.
3 When the confirm screen appears, select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
≥To change the format type, format the disc...

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Before using
Discs and cards
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and miniSD™ Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥This unit supports SD cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory 
Card Specifications.
≥Use this unit to format SD...

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Before using
Discs and cards
∫How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.
∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫Handling precautions
≥Be careful about scratches and dirt.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, 
rendering it unusable.)
≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or 
other...

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Setup
Power supply
Setup
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove 
the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the 
AC outlet.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning 
the mark, and then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the 
AC adaptor...

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Setup
Power supply
The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity 
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become 
longer.
∫Charging time
≥“2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
∫Recordable time
≥The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses 
indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor...

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Setup
Power supply
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC outlet.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC 
cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the AC 
cable from other equipment for this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, 
the battery will not charge.
≥When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on...

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Setup
Inserting/removing a disc
Inserting/removing a disc
When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the 
unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered.
1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and 
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, 
the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.
2 Open the cover of the disc compartment by hand and insert/remove 
the disc.
∫Inserting disc
Fit the...

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Setup
Inserting/removing a disc
∫Identifying recording/playback sides of disc
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked 
side. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A” marked side.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the cover.
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc. 
This may impair recording and playback....

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Setup
Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D200 only)
Inserting/removing an SD card 
(VDR-D200 only)
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to turn off the power.
If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this unit may malfunction or the data 
recorded on the SD card may be lost.
1 Open the card slot cover.
2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press 
it straight in with one stroke as far as...

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Setup
Selecting a mode
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
≥Do not forcefully turn the dial.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired 
mode pictograph to the position shown in 
the illustration.
Disc recording mode (l41)Use this to record motion pictures on a disc.
Disc playback mode (l61)Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc.
Card recording mode (l43)
(VDR-D200 only)Use this to record still...