Panasonic Vdr D100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Recording motion pictures
Recording motion pictures
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
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.
To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to 
pause recording.
≥[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not 
move this unit until [;] is green.
≥The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
≥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]. (l127, POWER SAVE)
≥The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per 
side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity for 
recording on a disc, you may not be able to record 
999 scenes.)
≥While “WRITING THE INFORMATION ON THE 
DISC.” is displayed, do not disconnect the AC cable 
or remove the battery as doing so may make the 
disc unusable.≥Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal 
stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take 
care not to block this microphone.
≥Each time the unit enters the recording pause 
mode, the counter display will be reset to 
“0h00m00s”.
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Recording
Recording motion pictures
ARemaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] 
flashes red.)
BRecording mode
CRecording time elapsed
≥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. (l131, About recovery)
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # 
[RECMODE] # desired item and press the joystick.
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.
≥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 [ REC MODE] was set to [ ] 
during recording.)
Screen indications in the disc recording mode
R 0h02mR 0h02mR 0h02m0h00m10s0h00m10s0h00m10sSPA
B
C
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
 
Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture
Recording modeRecordable time
(on single side)
XP(High quality) Approx. 18 min Image quality prioritized
SP(Normal) Approx. 37 min
LP(Long play) Approx. 75 min Recording time prioritized
 LP
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Recording
Recording still pictures (VDR-D200 only)
Recording still pictures (VDR-D200 only)
(SD)
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).
≥The size of pictures: 640k480 pixels
≥For information about the number of recordable still 
pictures on an SD card (l149)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to 
LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] # [ ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image depending 
on the picture content.≥While the card access lamp is lit, do not perform the 
following, as doing so may damage the SD card or 
the data on the card.
– Turn the unit off.
– Insert or remove the SD card.
– Operate the mode dial.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back still 
pictures recorded on this unit.
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Recording
Recording still pictures (VDR-D200 only)
∫To record still pictures clearly
When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k 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.
ARemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) 
BSize of still pictures
CQuality of still pictures
You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You 
cannot switch the progressive function off/on.)
≥The progressive function may be disabled depending on the other 
functions used. (l132)
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # 
[ PICT. QUALITY] # desired item and press the 
joystick.
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures 
are recorded in normal picture quality.
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # 
[ SHTR EFFECT] # [ON] and press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Screen indications in card recording mode
R 3R 3R 3A
B
C
Progressive function
Picture quality for still picture recording
Recording with a shutter operation effect
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Recording
Various recording functions
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can zoom in up to 30k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Move the zoom lever.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, 
we recommend using the image stabilizer function. 
(l53)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they are 
focused at about 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or more.≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can 
focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) away from 
the lens. (Macro function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the range 
over which the zoom lever is moved.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not 
be focused easily.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 30k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # 
[D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more 
the image quality is degraded.≥This function cannot be used in card recording 
mode.
Zoom in/out function
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)
Digital zoom function
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 30k)
[50k]: Up to 50k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
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.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # 
[ ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
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.) 
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns 
off. However if the LCD monitor is then rotated towards the lens side, 
the viewfinder is activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will 
not be displayed even if you press the joystick.
≥Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, 
return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l130)
To use the zoom microphone function
Recording yourself
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene has 
colors similar to the skin color, they will also be 
smoothed.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be 
clear.
Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
¬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 [ ].
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
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 [ ].
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in:The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out:The image and audio gradually disappear.
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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 [ ] 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 [ ADVANCED] # [ FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK] and press the joystick.
≥By operating the OFF/ON switch, the fade in/fade 
out function is canceled.
≥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.≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in 
become black (or white).
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the 
illustration.
2 Move the joystick right to select [ª].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥By operating the OFF/ON switch or mode dial, the 
backlight compensation function is canceled.
Backlight compensation function
This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
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