Panasonic Vdr D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using
Quick Guide
Quick Guide
∫Charging the battery
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.
∫Fitting the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder 
and slide it until it clicks.
∫Removing the battery
While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE lever, 
slide the battery to remove it.
∫How to turn on/off the power
While pressing the button A, set the OFF/
ON switch to ON/OFF.
∫Inserting/removing a disc
1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and 
release it.
2 Open the cover of the disc compartment 
by hand and insert/remove the disc.
3 Push the section marked 
“PUSH CLOSE” on the cover of the disc 
compartment to close the cover.
A
A
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Before using
Quick Guide
∫Inserting/removing an SD card 
(VDR-D200 only)
1 Open the card slot cover.
2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the 
card slot.
3 Securely close the card slot cover.
∫Recording motion pictures
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2 Press the recording start/stop button 
again to pause recording.
∫Recording still pictures 
(VDR-D200 only)
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
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Before using
Quick Guide
∫Motion picture playback
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Select the scene to be played back.
2 Press the joystick.
3 Move the joystick to operate.
∫Still picture playback 
(VDR-D200 only)
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Select the file to be played back.
2 Press the joystick.
3 Move the joystick to operate.
1/;: Playback/Pause
:(Move): Skip playback (backward)
:(Move and hold): Review playback
9(Move): Skip playback (forward)
9(Move and hold): Cue playback
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
1/;: Slide show start/pause.
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
∫: Stops the playback and shows the 
thumbnails.
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Before using
Accessories
Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
Battery pack
CGA-DU12Shoulder strap
VFC3506-1A
AC adaptor
PV-DAC14DUSB cable
K1HA05CD0014
DC cable
K2GJ2DC00011CD-ROM
(VDR-D200 only)
LSFT0643
≥(For VDR-D100 only)
You can download the DVD-
RAM Driver. Please refer to 
page 102 for details. AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or 
K2CA2CA00025
AV/S cable
K2KZ9CB00001
CAUTION:
This 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.
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
Parts identification and handling
1Lens
2 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
3 White balance sensor (l59)
4 Terminal cover
5 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l89, 92)
6 Video light (VDR-D200 only) (l54)
7 USB terminal [ ] (l93, 106)
8 Viewfinder (l18, 39)
9 LCD monitor open button [PUSH OPEN] (l18)
10 Video light button [LIGHT] (VDR-D200 only) 
(l54)
11 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l26)
12 Recording start/stop button (l41)
13 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l26)
14 Status indicator (l26)
15 Mode dial (l30)
16 Joystick (l31)
≥Move up, down, left or right to select items.
≥Press the center to enter the selection.
17 Delete button [ ] (l66, 77, 79)
18 Menu button [MENU] (l36)
19 Battery holder (l24)
20 Eyepiece corrector knob (l39)
21 Zoom lever [W/T] (l45)
Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l62)
22 Photo shot button [PHOTO SHOT] 
(VDR-D200 only) (l43)
23 Card access lamp (VDR-D200 only) (l29)
24 Card slot cover (VDR-D200 only) (l29)
25 Card slot (VDR-D200 only) (l29)
26 Tripod receptacle (l17)
27 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] (l24)
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.
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Parts identification and handling
28 Reset button [RESET] (l138)
29 LCD monitor (l18)
30 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
(l55)
31 Speaker
32 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l27)
33 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/PC] 
(l27, 107)
34 Disc compartment (l27)
35 Grip belt (lbelow)
36 Shoulder strap fixture (lbelow)
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1Flip the belt.
2Adjust the length.
3Fix the belt.
Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 
3 by at least 2 cm (1z).
≥Put the opposite end of the strap through A and 
attach it in the same way.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.
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Using grip belt
(U.S.A. only)
When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. 
Remove the tag before use.
1Flip the belt.
2Take off the tag.
3Fix the belt.
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Shoulder strap fixture
3 2
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt.
≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens 
cap cord in the direction of the arrow. A
≥When you are not recording, be sure to 
cover the lens with the lens cap for 
protection. B
≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.
≥If 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.
This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional tripod. (Please 
carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod 
to the unit.) 
≥When the tripod is used, the card slot cover cannot be opened. 
Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod. (l29)
Fitting the lens cap
AB
Tripod receptacle
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
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.
≥The viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.
≥It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor 
can be adjusted from the menu. (l39)
≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be 
damaged or fail.≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards 
the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.
Pull out the viewfinder.
(l39, Adjusting viewfinder)
Using the LCD monitor
PUSH
OPEN
B A
Using the viewfinder
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Before using
Discs and cards
Discs and cards
Discs that can be used on this unit
DIsc typeDVD-RAM
8 cm (3z)
Single sided/
double sidedDVD-RW
8 cm (3z)
Single sided/double sidedDVD-R
8 cm (3z)
Single sided/
double sided
(DVD-RAM 
Ver. 2.1)[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/
2X-SPEED (2X/1X)](DVD-R for 
General Ver. 2.0)
Recording formatDVD Video 
Recording 
format
(VR format)DVD Video 
Recording 
format
(VR format)DVD-Video 
format
(Video format)DVD-Video 
format
(Video format)
CharacteristicRewritable disc Rewritable 
discOne time 
recording disc*1
*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l83)
One time 
recording disc
Display on the screen
Indication in these 
instructions(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Functions
≥Editing on this unit¥¥––
≥Playback on other 
products*2
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm (3”) discs.
¥*3
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
¥*4
*4 Playback is possible on compatible products. (May have to be finalized on this unit.)
¥*5
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l85)
¥*5
≥Recording after 
finalizing–¥
¥*6
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l86)
–
¥: available –: not available
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Before using
Discs and cards
≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥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.
≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs 
from these containers prior to use.
≥It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD 
standard can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially 
available discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance. If you use one of 
these discs, you may not be able to record or playback normally. (The message 
“RECOMMENDED TO USE PANASONIC DISC” appears.) Refer to the following support site for 
information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)
≥Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.
≥Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.
≥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.
∫About format types
∫Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
What is the DVD Video Recording format 
(VR format)?
This is a format for recording on DVD discs 
which allows you to record and erase 
repeatedly and create playlists. You can 
record on DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in DVD 
Video Recording format with this unit.What is the DVD-Video format (Video 
format)?
By finalizing the disc, it can be played back 
on most DVD players. 
You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in 
DVD-Video format with this unit.
≥DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0≥DVD-ROM≥MO
≥DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0≥DVD-Video≥MD
≥DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0≥CD-R≥iD
≥iRW≥CD-RW≥Floppy disk
≥iR≥CD≥CD-ROM
≥DVD-R DL≥LD
≥Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3z)
≥Dual/double layer discs
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