Panasonic Vdr D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cautions for use
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≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more 
time than normal.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, the CHARGE lamp 
may continue flashing, and the battery may 
not be charged. Wait until the appropriate 
temperature is restored before charging the 
battery again. If the battery still fails to 
charge, something may be wrong with the 
battery or AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio...

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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.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while 
 or  is being displayed/the access 
lamp is lit), do...

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Explanation of terms
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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: VDR-D300 8.0 W/VDR-D250 7.5 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 3CCD image sensor
Total: 800 Kk3
Effective pixels:VDR-D300
Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)...

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Motion pictures
Still pictures
AC adaptor: Information for your safety
Mass and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Dimensions
(excluding projecting 
parts)VDR-D300
Approx. 63 mm (W)k87 mm (H) k138 mm (D)
[Approx. 2.48 inch (W)k3.43 inch (H) k5.43 inch (D)]
VDR-D250
Approx. 63 mm (W)k87 mm (H) k136 mm (D)
[Approx. 2.48 inch (W)k3.43 inch (H) k5.35 inch (D)]
Mass(without supplied battery, 
lens cap and a disc)VDR-D300 Approx....

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VDR-D300
VDR-D250
VDR-D300/VDR-D250
≥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
Picture size (2048k1512) (1920k1080)
Picture quality
8MB35 47
16 MB813 1017
32 MB18 29 24 39
64 MB39 61 51 81
128 MB75 120 98 155
256 MB160 250 210 330
512 MB320 490 410 650
1GB630 990 820 1290
2GB1290 2010 1680 2630...

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Optional accessories
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Optional accessories
* Please refer to page 29 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...

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Optional accessories
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In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032...

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the 
unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
 an explanation of what is wrong with the unit  
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of...