Panasonic Vdr D250 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
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
≥Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway 
in order to adjust focusing. (For auto 
focusing only)
2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully to 
take the picture.
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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
≥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.
(When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected.)
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-DU12Remote control
N2QAEC000019
Button-type battery
CR2025
AC adaptor
PV-DAC14DShoulder strap
VFC3506-1A
AC cable
K2CA2CA00029 or
K2CA2CA00025USB cable
K1HA05CD0014
DC cable
K2GJ2DZ00018CD-ROM
LSFT0643
AV/S cable
K2KZ9CB000018cm (3z) DVD-RAM disc
(Single sided)
LM-AF30UB
(VDR-D250 only)
Lens cap
VYF3031
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
1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300)
Lens (VDR-D250)
2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l68)
3 Recording lamp (l144)
4 White balance/remote control sensor 
(l74, 21)
5 Terminal cover
6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] 
(l104, 108)
7 USB terminal [ ] (l109, 123, 137)
8 Lens cover (VDR-D300 only)
9 Microphone (built-in, stereo)
10 Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control 
[REMOTE] (l22)
Microphone terminal [MIC]
≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be 
used as an external microphone.
≥When the unit is connected with AC adaptor, 
sometimes noise may be heard depending on 
microphone type. In that case, please switch to 
battery for power supply and noise will stop.
11 Viewfinder (l19)
12 Delete button [ ] (l81, 92, 94)
13 LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (l19)
14 Battery/DC cable holder (l28, 30)
15 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l30)
16 Status indicator (l30)
17 Mode dial (l35)
18 Joystick (l36)
≥Move up, down, left or right to select items.
≥Press the center to enter the selection.
19 Recording start/stop button (l50)
20 Menu button [MENU] (l42)
21 Accessory shoe
≥Accessories, such as a video DC light (optional), are attached here.
22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l47)
23 Zoom lever [W/T] (l56)
Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l77)
24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l52)
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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Before using
Parts identification and handling
25 Card slot cover (l34)
26 Card slot (l34)
27 Tripod receptacle (l18)
28 Card access lamp (l34)
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] 
(l28)
30 Speaker
31 LCD monitor (l19)
32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
(l49, 70)
33 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l47)
34 Reset button [RESET] (l155)
35 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l32)
36 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/PC] 
(l32, 124, 139)
37 Disc compartment (l32)
38 Grip belt (lbelow)
39 Shoulder strap fixture (l17)
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.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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3133
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35
3936 37 38
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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.
3Replace the belt.
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2
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
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.
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to attach it, place into slot 
B, and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥(VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.
Shoulder strap fixture
A
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3
Lens hood
B
C A
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt.
2 Pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself.
3 To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both sides 
of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and 
thumb.
During recording
The lens cap removed can be attached to the lens cap fixture.
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. (l34)
Attaching the lens cap (VDR-D250 only)
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 Place your finger on OPEN and pull 
the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow.
≥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. (l47)
≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be 
damaged or fail.≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180x towards the 
lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording 
yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder 
simultaneously light.
Pull out the viewfinder.
The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, 
the viewfinder will be deactivated.)
≥The brightness of the viewfinder (l47) and the 
field of view (l47) can be adjusted.
Using the LCD monitor
B A
Using the viewfinder
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l105)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l46)
4 Playback operation buttons (l76, 77)
5 Delete button [ ]*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l44)
7 Recording start/stop buttons [START/STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]* (l44)
10 Enter button [ENTER] (l44)
* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the 
corresponding buttons on the unit.
∫Install a button-type battery
Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it.
1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the 
battery holder.
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward and get the battery holder back 
in place.
∫Concerning the button-type battery≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it 
with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The 
battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but 
it depends on operation frequency.≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
Using the remote control
ZOOM START/
STOP PHOTO
SHOT EXT
DISPLAY
DATE/
TIME
VOL
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
MENU
ENTER
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
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9
1
0
5
A
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment 
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C 
(212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never 
put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a 
risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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