Panasonic Vdr D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a computer
Using an SD card on a computer (Macintosh)
1 Double-click the [NO_NAME] icon.
The folders on the SD card are displayed.
2 Select the file in the [100CDPFP] folder to copy and drag and drop it to 
the destination copy folder.
∫Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
These can be opened with picture software that supports JPEG pictures.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the [100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are recorded in the [MISC] folder.
≥Do not use the computer to delete the SD card’s 
folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be possible for 
this unit to read the SD card.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.≥When data not supported by this unit has been 
recorded on a computer, it will not be recognized by 
this unit.
Drag the [NO_NAME] icon into the Trash and then disconnect the USB 
cable.
≥If you disconnect the USB cable while the access 
lamp is on or while  appears on the LCD monitor, 
it may damage the data.
Copying still picture files to a computer
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
To disconnect USB cable safely
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Menus
Others
Others
Menus
Motion picture recording 
menus
∫[ BASIC]
[ SCENE MODE] (l70)
[WINDCUT] (l65)
[ REC MODE] (l51)
[ ASPECT] (l66)
[CLOCKSET] (l45)
∫[ ADVANCED]
[ D.ZOOM] (l56)
[ O.I.S.] (VDR-D300) (l67)
[ EIS] (VDR-D250) (l67)
[FADECOLOR] (l60)
[ REC LAMP] (l144)
[ ZOOM MIC] (l57)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l144)
[ DATE/TIME] (l46)
[ DATE FORMAT] (l46)
[ POWER SAVE] (l144)
[AGS]* (l49)
[ BEEP SOUND] (l144)
[LCDSET] (l47)
[EVFSET] (l47)
[ INITIAL SET] (l144)
[ JOYSTICK LED] (l144)
[ DEMO MODE] (l144)
∫[ LANGUAGE] (l41)
Still picture recording menus
∫[ BASIC]
[ SCENE MODE] (l70)
[ PICTURE SIZE] (l54)
[ PICT. QUALITY] (l55)
[ CLOCK SET] (l45)
∫[ ADVANCED]
[ ß FLASH]* (l68)
[ RED EYE]* (l69)
[ßw FLASH LEVEL]* (l69)
[ O.I.S.]* (l67)
[ REC LAMP] (l144)
[ SHTR EFFECT] (l55)
∫[ SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l144)
[DATE/TIME] (l46)
[ DATE FORMAT] (l46)
[ POWER SAVE] (l144)
[ BEEP SOUND] (l144)
[LCDSET] (l47)
[EVFSET] (l47)
[ INITIAL SET] (l144)
[ JOYSTICK LED] (l144)
[ DEMO MODE] (l144)
∫[ LANGUAGE] (l41)
* VDR-D300 only
Menu list
 
O.I.S.EIS
AGS
EVF
DEMO
O.I.S.
EVF
DEMO
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Motion picture playback menus
∫[ DELETE]
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] 
or [BY DATE])
[ SELECT] (l81)
[ ALL] (l81)
∫[PLAYSETUP]
[ PLAY MODE] (l78, 86, 87)
[RESUMEPLAY] (l78)
∫[ EDIT SCENE]
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] 
or [BY DATE])
[ DIVIDE] (l83)
[ COMBINE] (l84)
∫[EDIT]
(Only when [PLAY MODE] is set to 
[PLAYLIST])
[ ADD] (l88)
[ MOVE] (l89)
[ DIVIDE] (l90)
[ COMBINE] (l91)
[ DELETE] (l92)
∫[ SETUP]
[ FORMAT DISC] (l98)
[ FINALIZE] (l100)
[ UN-FINALIZE] (l101)
[DISCPROTECT] (l102)
[ INFORMATION] (l103)
[DISPLAY] (l144)
[DATE] (l46)
[ DATE FORMAT] (l46)
[ POWER SAVE] (l144)
[BEEPSOUND] (l144)
[ LCD SET] (l47)
[EVFSET] (l47)
[ TV ASPECT] (l105)
[ JOYSTICK LED] (l144)
∫[ LANGUAGE] (l41)
Still picture playback menus
∫[ DELETE]
[ SELECT] (l94)
[ ALL] (l94)
∫[PLAYSETUP]
[PLAYMODE] (l80)
[ LOCK] (l96)
[ DPOF SET] (l97)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l144)
[DATE/TIME] (l46)
[ DATE FORMAT] (l46)
[ FORMAT CARD] (l99)
[ POWER SAVE] (l144)
[ BEEP SOUND] (l144)
[LCDSET] (l47)
[ EVF SET] (l47)
[ TV ASPECT] (l105)
[ JOYSTICK LED] (l144)
[ USB FUNCTION] (l109, 123, 140)
∫[LANGUAGE] (l41)
EVF
EVF
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∫[RECLAMP]
≥ OFF≥ ON
The recording lamp lights during recording and 
flashes when the unit receives a signal from the 
remote control. When this is set to [OFF], it 
does not light during recording.
∫[ DISPLAY]
≥ OFF≥ ON
The screen indications are selected as shown 
in the illustration below.
∫[ POWER SAVE]
≥ OFF≥ 5 MINUTES
[OFF]:The power saving function is not 
activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes 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.
≥In the following cases, the unit may not turn 
off even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
– When using the AC adaptor
– When connecting the unit to a computer or 
printer via the USB cable
∫[ BEEP SOUND]
≥ OFF≥ ON
This allows operations such as starting and 
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an 
operation such as recording is started or 
ended.1 Beep
When you start recording
When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the computer or 
the printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not 
starting. Check the sentence displayed on the 
screen. (l147)
∫[ INITIAL SET]
≥ YES≥ NO
When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
depending on a combination of functions, set to 
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to 
the initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.)
∫[ JOYSTICK LED]
≥ OFF≥ ON
If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick 
lights up in blue during operation.
∫[ DEMO MODE]
≥ OFF≥ ON
This item is used to start the unit 
demonstration.
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode 
dial is at the   or   position)
If you set this to [ON] without inserting a disc or 
an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the 
demonstration mode for introducing its 
functions. If any button is pressed or operated, 
the demonstration mode is canceled. If no 
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, 
the demonstration mode automatically starts. 
To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a 
disc or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For 
normal use, set this function to [OFF].
Other menus
OFF
ON;
12.15.2006
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O.I.S.
DEMO
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Indications
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Indications
∫Recording indications
Indications
1Motion picture recording2Still picture recording
;R   0h00m0h00m00sSP
  3:30 PM 
12.15.2006
AWB1/100OPEN
3dB
MNL10×O.I.S.R 1002MEGA;
AWB1/100OPEN
3dB
MNL10×O.I.S.
  3:30 PM 
12.15.2006
Remaining battery power
R 0h00mRemaining time for recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
3:30 PM
12.15.2006Date/time indication
¥/; (Red)Recording/writing to a disc
; (Green)Recording pause
Wide mode
Auto mode
Manual mode
MFManual focus
2tZoom magnification indication
ªBack light mode
(VDR-D300)
(VDR-D250)Image stabilizer
Power LCD
1/100Shutter speed
OPEN, F2.0F number
0dBGain value
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
, Fade (White), Fade (Black)
MagicPix function
0 Lux MagicPix function
Zoom microphone
Wind noise reduction
, , 
Motion picture recording mode
5Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
WIDE
AUTO
MNL
O.I.S.EIS
ZOOM
XPSPLP
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-RW (unformatted)
DVD-R
ß/ßi/ßj/
ßA/ßAi/
ßAj/Flash (VDR-D300 only)
Red eye reduction
(VDR-D300 only)
± (White)
¥ (Green)Shutter chance mark
ØSelf-Timer recording
MEGA OIS (VDR-D300 only)
Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
VDR-D300
2048k1512
1920k1080
VDR-D250
1760k1320
1760k992
VDR-D300/VDR-D250
1280k960
640k480
 (White)
 (Green)
 (Red)Card can be recorded to
Recognizing the card
Recording/accessing the card
, Still picture quality
R100
Remaining number of still pictures
AWB
MEGA
3.1M2
2.3M1.7
1M0.3M
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∫Playback indications
∫Confirmatory indications
1Motion picture playback2Still picture playback
1Playback
;Pause
56Cue/Review playback
78Last/first scene paused
9/:Skip playback
D/ESlow motion playback
;1/2;Frame-by-frame playback
0h00m00sMotion picture playback time
Play mode
All scenes on the disc displayed
Scenes recorded on the selected 
date displayed
Scenes in the selected playlist 
displayed
No.10Scene number
Volume adjustment
RResume playback
Contents that have been 
protected on another device.
Slide show playback
100-0001Still picture folder/file number 
display
When a printer compatible with 
PictBridge is connected
Accessing the card (When 
connected to a computer)
1
DPOF already set (to more than 1)
Locked still pictures
Number of recording pixels for still 
pictures
VDR-D300
2048k1512
1920k1080
VDR-D250
1760k1320
1760k992
VDR-D300/VDR-D250
1280k960
640k480
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that 
have different picture sizes from the sizes 
shown above.
– – (Time 
display)The built-in battery is low. (l46)
°The warning/alarm indication 
appears when LCD monitor is 
rotated towards the lens side. 
Return the direction of the LCD 
monitor to normal position and 
check the warning/alarm 
indication.
No disc is inserted.
Unusable disc
No SD card is inserted/unusable 
card.
3.1M2
2.3M1.7
1M0.3M
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Indications
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Messages
CANNOT RECORD.Data writing to the disc or card has failed.
NO DATA.There are no images recorded on the disc or card.
THIS DISC IS 
INCOMPATIBLE.You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.).
PLEASE CHECK THE 
DISC.You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc 
recorded in PAL video format etc.).
RECOMMENDED TO USE 
PANASONIC DISCYou inserted a disc that does not meet the DVD standard for 
quality and performance so you may not be able to record 
normally. 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.)
AGS MODE ON -REC 
PAUSEDThe AGS function is activated. (l49)
CANNOT RECORD.
(THIS DISC IS FINALIZED)A finalized DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R has been 
inserted. 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. (l101)
CANNOT RECORD. DISC 
IS FULL.
The disc is full or the number of scenes has reached the 
maximum limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete 
unnecessary scenes (l81) or insert a new disc.
CANNOT RECORD. THE 
NUMBER OF SCENES HAS 
EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM 
LIMIT.
CANNOT OPERATE.
TEMPERATURE IS HIGH. 
PLEASE TURN OFF AND 
WAIT A WHILE.The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated. 
Turn off the power, wait until the unit cools and then turn on the 
power again.
CANNOT UN-FINALIZE 
THIS DISC.DVD-R cannot be un-finalized.
DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR 
format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same 
way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization.
CHECK CARD.This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the 
unit.
CARD LOCKED.The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to 
LOCK. (l26)
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Others
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.
CARD FULL.The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete 
unnecessary files (l94) or insert a new SD card.
PUSH THE RESET 
SWITCH.An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET 
button to restart the unit. (l155)
CHANGE TO MANUAL 
MODE.
You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used 
simultaneously.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.
TURN OFF POWER LCD.
CANNOT SET.With DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R, if the number of 
dates displayed becomes 99 when [PLAY MODE] is set to 
[BY DATE], you cannot change the aspect setting from 16:9 to 
4:3 and vice versa.
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
Others
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
Digital zoom
≥In card recording mode
Fade
MagicPix≥While recording to a 
disc (Cannot set or 
cancel)
≥In card recording mode
Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used 
(Cannot set or cancel)
≥When the iris/gain is set
Soft skin 
mode (Set and 
cancel)
≥While recording to a 
disc Tele macro 
(Set and cancel)
Help mode
Image 
stabilizer≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
(VDR-D250 only)
≥In card recording mode 
(VDR-D250 only)
Flash
(VDR-D300 
only)≥In disc recording mode
Zoom 
microphone
≥An external microphone 
is used
Wind noise 
reduction
FunctionsConditions which
disable the functions
Scene mode≥When setting the 
AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS switch to AUTO
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
Change of 
white balance≥When digital zoom 
(10k or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the scene mode 
is used
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Frequently asked questions
Others
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. (l23)
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.
≥Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, 
be sure to finalize it on this unit.
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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