Panasonic Vdr D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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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. Then move the joystick down 
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2 Move the joystick left 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) (SD)
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive.
VDR-D300 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).
VDR-D250 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16z).
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down 
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2 Move the joystick right to select [ ].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set to 
10k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the 
focus manually. (l72)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is 
canceled.
– The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
– The power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.
Tele macro function
This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down 
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
Each upward press changes the modes:
Off # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix function # Off
≥The unit is in manual focus mode while recording with the 
MagicPix function. Move the joystick left or right to bring the 
subject into focus manually. (l72)
3(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD monitor 
towards the lens side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the screen is lit in white.
≥Extend the viewfinder and view the images while recording.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or 
less.
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] until the MagicPix indication disappear.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging 
time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than 
usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye 
can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not 
a malfunction.≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, 
the MagicPix function is canceled.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark places.
MagicPix function:You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function:You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD 
monitor.
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Recording
Various recording functions
(SD)
You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down 
to display the icon shown in the illustration.
2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø].
3 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
After the recording lamp and the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 10 seconds, a still picture will 
be recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway and then fully, the subject is focused when the 
button is pressed halfway.
≥When you press the PHOTO SHOT button fully, the subject is focused just before recording.
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby 
mode is canceled.≥Depending on the time taken to bring the subject 
into focus, the recording may take longer than set to 
start.
Self-timer recording
This is for recording shots of yourself as well.
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # 
[ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.
To cancel the wind noise reduction function
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the 
joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥Depending on the wind strength, the wind noise is 
reduced. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the 
wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)≥The wind noise reduction function does not work 
with an external microphone.
Wind noise reduction function
This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when 
recording.
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Recording
Various recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).
∫Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] > 
[ ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.
∫Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] > 
[ ASPECT] > [4:3] and press the joystick.
≥The default setting is [16:9].
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.
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Recording
Various recording functions
VDR-D300 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
VDR-D250 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.
∫VDR-D300
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or .
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] 
# [ O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.
∫VDR-D250
≥The image stabilizer function does not work in card recording mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [EIS] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [ O.I.S.]/[ EIS] # [OFF] and 
press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥(VDR-D300 only) In the card recording mode, 
pressing the PHOTO SHOT button halfway 
increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. 
(MEGA optical image stabilizer) 
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn 
the image stabilizer off.≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function 
may not work effectively.
– When the digital zoom is used
– When the unit is shaken greatly
– When you record a moving subject while tracking 
it
– When recording in extremely dark places 
(VDR-D250 only)
≥The image stabilizer function does not work when 
the MagicPix function is being used. (VDR-D250 
only)
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording.
O.I.S.
EIS
O.I.S.EIS
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Recording
Various recording functions
(SD)
Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[ ADVANCED] > [ßFLASH] > desired item 
and press the joystick.
ß: Forced flash
ßA: Auto
≥When [ßA] is set, the ambient brightness is automatically detected, and the flash will activate only 
when necessary.
2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button.
The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.
When the flash is not used
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] > [ßFLASH] > [ ] and press the 
joystick.
: Forced off
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.
≥The unit, even when its flash has been turned off, 
automatically determines if the flash is necessary by 
detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines 
that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights 
up in yellow.) 
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA] 
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can 
be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, 
the flash cannot be lit.
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m to 
2.5 m  (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in dark places. Pictures 
will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded 
by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 m 
(8.2 feet). ≥When setting the flash to [ßA] and adjusting the 
shutter speed or iris/gain at the same time, the 
indication [ßA] etc. may disappear and the flash 
may not flash.
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 or 
faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in dark 
places. If so, adjust the focus manually.
≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a 
white background.
≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥If the flash will be activated a large number of times, 
it may take longer to charge it.
Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only)
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Recording
Various recording functions
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] 
# [ RED EYE] # [ON] and press the joystick.
≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until the 
second flash is finished.
≥Use this when you take pictures of people in dark 
places.≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on 
the recording conditions.
Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] 
> [ßdFLASH LEVEL] > desired item and press the 
joystick.
ßj: If the brightness is too high.
ßd0: In normal recording
ßi: If the brightness is insufficient.
Red eye reduction function
To adjust the brightness of the flash
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Recording
Manual recording functions
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2 Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # 
[ SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the 
joystick.
Scene mode
This is for recording in various situations.
DisplayModeRecording conditions
5SportsTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions
PortraitTo make people stand out against the background
Low lightTo make the scene brighter in dark conditions
SpotlightTo make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive
Surf & snowTo record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches
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