Panasonic Vdr D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Indications
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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.)
≥When you repair the disc, use a battery with 
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.
≥Depending on the condition of the data, it may not 
be possible to completely repair the data.
≥If the disc is removed without it being repaired, you 
will no longer be able to playback the scenes 
recorded before the power went off.≥Do not repair a disc that has been recorded on 
another device. This may cause the loss of data or 
the disc.
PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET 
button to restart the unit. (l138)
CHANGE TO MANUAL 
MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used 
simultaneously.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.
TURN OFF THE VIDEO 
LIGHT.
CHANGE MODE TO USE 
USB.The USB cable is connected in the recording mode.
DISCONNECT USB 
CABLE.You are attempting to turn the mode dial with the USB cable 
connected to the unit.
The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is 
connected to the computer.
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
DISC ERROR HAS OCCURRED. REPAIR DISC NOW?
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s 
specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various 
conditions.
FunctionsConditions which
disable the functions
Progressive≥When brightness is 
insufficient
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
Digital zoom
Fade≥In card recording mode
Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
≥When the iris/gain is set
MagicPix≥In card recording mode
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
Image 
stabilizer≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
≥In card recording mode
Video light on 
(gain up 
mode)≥When the MagicPix 
function is used.FunctionsConditions which
disable the functions
Scene mode≥When setting the 
AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS switch to AUTO
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the video light is 
on
Change of 
white balance≥When digital zoom 
(30k or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the video light is 
on (gain up mode)
≥When the scene mode 
is used
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Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of discs can be 
used?DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm 
(3z) bare discs. (l19)
Can discs with a cartridge 
be used?They can be used if the cartridge is removed.
Can double sided discs be 
used?They can be used. 
However 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.
Can I record continuously 
from one side of the disc to 
the other on a double sided 
disc?You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to 
the other. The recording time indicated on the disc package is 
the total time for both sides. You will need to eject the disc and 
turn it over to record on both sides.
Can DVD-R only be recorded 
to once only?Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full.
However the data recorded on the DVD-R cannot be erased.
Is playback possible on a 
DVD player?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 
DVD recorder, DVD player etc. that supports DVD-RAM or 
DVD-RW (VR format). Refer to the operating instructions of 
the DVD recorder or DVD player.
≥DVD-RW (VR format) may have to be finalized. In this case, 
finalize the disc on this unit.
Can software other than that 
supplied be used?For information about software from other companies, contact 
the makers of the software.
Is playback possible on a 
computer (Windows)?DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format):
Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
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 editing possible on a 
computer (Windows)?DVD-RAM: Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.
DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:
Editing is not possible on a computer.
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Is it possible to copy data to 
a computer (Windows)?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.
What should I do when the 
disc contents cannot be 
displayed with 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE?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].
Is playback possible on a 
computer (Macintosh)?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 picture viewer software.
Is editing possible on a 
computer (Macintosh)?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.
Is it possible to save data to 
a computer (Macintosh)?Discs: Use Pixe VRF Browser EX.
SD card: Copy with the Finder.
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR 
format) icon is not displayed 
on the desktop (Macintosh).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.
When Pixe VRF Browser EX 
is started, a message is 
displayed about ejecting the 
disc.Is there a disc in this unit when Pixe VRF Browser EX is 
started?
Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX.
Which format should be 
selected when saving 
motion pictures with Pixe 
VRF Browser EX?To use the saved file with ImageMixer VCD/DVD2, select 
[Default] (Program Stream).
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Unit operations
ProblemCheck points
This unit cannot be 
turned on.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l24)
This unit is turned off 
automatically.≥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 (l127) is set to [OFF].
This unit does not stay 
on long enough.≥Is the battery low?
#If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the 
message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run 
down. Charge the battery. (l24)
Battery runs down 
quickly.≥Is the battery fully charged?
#Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l24)
≥Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?
#The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold 
places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.
≥Has the battery worn out?
#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. 
This unit cannot be 
operated though 
powered up.
This unit does not 
operate normally.≥Press the RESET button. (l138) If normal conditions are 
not restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait 
about 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC 
adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power 
again. (Conducting the above operation when the access 
lamp is on may destroy the data on the disc or card.) 
The screen has changed 
suddenly.≥Has the demonstration started?
#If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or a 
card in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit 
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] # 
[DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work.≥The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered.
#Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor.
≥The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is 
connected to the computer. (l139)
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Troubleshooting
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ProblemCheck points
A function indication 
such as mode indication, 
remaining time 
indication, or elapsed 
time indication is not 
shown.≥If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other 
than warnings and date indications disappear.
Recording does not start 
although power is 
supplied to this unit and 
the disc or card is 
correctly inserted.≥Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-
protected?
#Release the protection. (l87) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(VR format) was protected on another device, release the 
protection on the same device.
≥Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized?
#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. (l86)
≥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. (l22)
≥Is the memory of the disc or card full?
#If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up 
some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l66, 79) or 
use a new disc or card.
≥Is the unit set to the disc recording mode or card recording 
mode?
#No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at   or 
.
≥Is the disc cover open?
#If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close 
the disc cover.
Recording starts but 
stops immediately.
The playback picture 
breaks up for a moment.≥Is the disc scratched or dirty?
#Clean the disc. (l23)
≥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.
Auto focus function does 
not work.≥Is manual focus mode selected?
#Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into 
focus in auto focus mode?
#There are some recording subjects and surroundings for 
which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l146) If 
so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l57)
≥Is the MagicPix function set? 
#When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into 
the manual mode.
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Troubleshooting
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ProblemCheck points
Sound is not played back 
from the built-in speaker 
of this unit.≥Is the volume too low?
#During playback, move the volume lever to display the 
volume indication and adjust it. (l62)
Although this unit is 
correctly connected to a 
TV, playback images 
cannot be seen.≥Have you selected video input on the TV? 
#Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select 
the channel that matches the input used for the connection.
Scenes cannot be deleted 
or edited.≥Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-
protected?
#Release the protection. (l87)
If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on 
another device, release the protection on the same device.
≥It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been 
divided.
#Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. (l69)
≥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. (l83, 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.
≥Is the file on the SD card locked?
#Locked files cannot be deleted. Release the lock setting. 
(l81)
≥If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then 
deletion is disabled. (l22)
Recorded still pictures 
are not clear.≥Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects 
with [PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ]?
#If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with 
[PICT. QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into 
a mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT. QUALITY] set at 
[ ] instead. (l44)
The images on the SD 
card do not look normal.≥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.
Even if a disc or a card is 
formatted, it cannot be 
used.≥Either this unit or the disc or card may be damaged. Please 
consult a dealer.
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Troubleshooting
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With a computer (Windows)
ProblemCheck points
The indication 
disappears.
The screen is frozen.
No operation can be 
performed.≥Is this unit connected to a computer?
#No operation can be performed on this unit when it is 
connected to a computer.
≥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.
“PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.” is displayed.≥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.
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥Have you set this unit to the correct mode?
#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.
≥Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥Check the operating environment. (l98)
≥Turn on the power to this unit.
When 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started, the [Mount 
Information] dialog box 
appears.≥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).
≥If 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].
≥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.
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With a computer (Macintosh)
ProblemCheck points
An image that should 
have been recorded does 
not appear when 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started.≥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-RW (Video format) 
or DVD-R cannot be 
played back on 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.≥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.
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work when the 
unit is connected to the 
computer.≥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.
≥After files are exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE, a 
confirmation message is displayed about ejecting the disc. 
Select [Eject the disc being used.].
Cannot write to DVD-
RAM.
Cannot format a disc with 
the DVD-RAM Driver.≥(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] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] #　
([Performance and Maintenance] #) [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.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the computer.≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the  
icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the 
screen.
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥Have you set this unit to the correct mode?
#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.
≥Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥Check the operating environment. (l11 6 )
≥Turn on the power to this unit.
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ProblemCheck points
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(VR format) icon is not 
displayed on the desktop.≥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.
When Pixe VRF Browser 
EX is started, a message 
is displayed about 
ejecting the disc.≥Is there a disc in this unit when Pixe VRF Browser EX is 
started?
#Insert the disc after starting Pixe VRF Browser EX.
Cannot register the file 
with ImageMixer VCD/
DVD2.≥Is there a file with a compatible format in the folder? Check 
the help for ImageMixer VCD/DVD2.
≥In [Options] in the [Select folder], confirm the small box for 
[Add sub-folder(s)] is checked.
≥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.
Cannot select this unit as 
the write destination 
drive with ImageMixer 
VCD/DVD2. ≥Cannot write to this unit with ImageMixer VCD/DVD2.
#To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/
+RW/+R drive is required.
The disc for writing is not 
recognized by 
ImageMixer VCD/DVD2.≥If there is a disc in the drive before ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 
is started, the drive will not be recognized properly.
#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.
The message [There is no 
work disk space.] is 
displayed and the data 
cannot write to disc.≥There is not enough work space to write to the disc.
#Click the [Preferences] button on the upper-right of 
ImageMixer VCD/DVD2 and select a work space with a large 
amount of free space. 
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work when the 
unit is connected to the 
computer.≥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.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the computer.≥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.
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