Panasonic Vdr D250 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording
Manual recording functions
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the 
joystick.
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause 
of recorded pictures, this mode helps 
diminish camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] display 
flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting 
to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish and 
the periphery of the recorded image 
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the 
recorded image may become whitish.
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Recording
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2 Move the switch down and set it to 
FOCUS position.
The manual focus indication [1MF] and the icon 
shown in the illustration appear.
3 Move the joystick left or right to bring the subject 
into focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus 
when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position.
≥You can also restore the auto focusing by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
Manual focus adjustment
MNL
5/5 NEXT
MNL
5/5 NEXT
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Recording
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
3 Move the joystick left or right to select the white 
balance mode.
To restore to the automatic adjustment
Set the white balance mode to [ ].
≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
AUTO.
White balance
This is for recording in natural colors.
MNL
4/4 NEXT
MNL
4/4 NEXT
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DisplayModeRecording conditions
Auto white balance adjustment—
Indoor mode (for recording 
under incandescent lamps)Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
Outdoor modeOutdoors under a clear sky
Manual adjustment mode≥Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some 
fluorescent lights
≥Lights used for wedding receptions at 
hotels, stage spotlights in theaters
≥Sunrise, sunset, etc.
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Recording
Manual recording functions
1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a white subject.
2 Move the joystick up to select [ ].
When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is 
complete.
≥When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the white balance 
cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the 
automatic white balance.
∫About the white balance sensor A
The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.
Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not 
function properly.
∫About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will 
temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)
1Black balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.) 
2White balance adjustment in progress. (Flashes.)
3Adjustment completed. (Lights up.) 
≥When the [ ] display flashes white, the manual 
white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the 
white balance for correct adjustment.
≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/
gain, set the white balance first.≥(VDR-D250 only) When the unit is turned on with 
the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance 
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn 
the unit on after removing the lens cap.
To set the white balance manually
MNL
BACK
MNL
BACK
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Recording
Manual recording functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or  .
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 
MANUAL.
The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.
2 Move the joystick left or right to select [ ] 
(aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).
3 Move the joystick left or right to make the 
adjustment.
AShutter speed:
1/60 to 1/8000
VDR-D3001/30 to 1/2000
VDR-D2501/30 to 1/500
≥The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
BIris/Gain value: CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)
≥Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
≥Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
≥When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.
≥When setting both the shutter speed and the iris/
gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the 
iris/gain value.
∫Manual shutter speed adjustment≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value 
increases automatically, which may increase the 
noises on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback 
image of a brightly shining subject or highly 
reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may not 
look smooth.≥When recording in an extremely bright place, the 
screen may change color or flicker. If so adjust the 
shutter speed manually to [1/60] or [1/100].∫Manual iris/gain adjustment≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that are not displayed.
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
Shutter Speed:Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture:Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
MNL
4/4 NEXT
MNL
4/4 NEXT
OPENOPEN1/1001001/100OPEN
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Playback
Motion picture playback
Playback
Motion picture playback
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The motion pictures recorded on the disc are 
displayed as thumbnails.
≥(VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes.
2 Select the scene to be played back.
AScene number
BScroll bar display
The selected scene will be encircled by a red frame.
≥When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous) 
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 
8 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the 
scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the 
joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
3 Press the joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
4 Move the joystick to operate.
* Press the 6 or 5 button on the remote control.
≥During playback, the recording time is not displayed 
on the screen.
≥No sound will be heard except during normal 
playback.
≥If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen 
returns to the thumbnails.
≥When the amount of time recorded on the scene is 
short, playback may not be possible.
≥The thumbnails of motion pictures that cannot be 
played back are displayed in shades of blue and 
white.≥The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.
≥When playing back a motion picture recorded with 
other products on this unit or playing back a motion 
picture recorded with this unit on other products, the 
picture quality may deteriorate and it may be 
unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” 
appears.)
A
B
12.15.2006
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.
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Playback
Motion picture playback
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause 
the playback.
2 Move and hold the joystick right.
(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in 
reverse when you move and hold the joystick 
left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫Operating with the remote control
Press the 
E or D button.
The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.
1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause 
the playback.
2 Move the joystick right. 
(The frames will be advanced one at a time in the 
reverse direction when you move the joystick left.)
≥Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.
∫Operating with the remote control
1 Press the ; button.
2 Press the 
E or D button.
Adjust the speaker volume during playback.
Move the volume lever to change the volume 
level.
≥The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right (towards the “i” end), the higher the volume level 
becomes.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.
Slow-motion playback
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
Frame-by-frame playback
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
PLAY
STOP SKIP SKIP
PA U S E
SEARCH
STILL ADV STILL ADVSEARCH
To adjust the volume
To w a r d s  “r”:increases the volume
To w a r d s  “s”:decreases the volume
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Playback
Motion picture playback
Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit.
Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
1 Press the MENU button, then select 
[PLAYSETUP] # [PLAYMODE] # 
[BY DATE] and press the joystick.
≥When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion 
pictures will be played back in succession. ([ ALL] is 
displayed.)
2 Select the date for playback, then press the 
joystick.
The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.
3 Select the scene to be played back.
≥Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.
– When the number of scenes exceeds 99 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the disc is removed (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the [ASPECT] setting is changed (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the disc is repaired (-RW‹V›) (-R)
– When the mode dial is switched (-R)
– When the power is turned off (-R)
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PLAYSETUP] # [RESUMEPLAY] # [ON] and 
press the joystick.
If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail 
view of the stopped scene.
≥If playback is stopped at any point during a motion picture while 
[RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF], the next time the motion picture is played back, it will be from 
the beginning.
≥The resume position memorized is cleared if you 
turn off the power or operate the mode dial. (The 
[RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)
Playing back motion pictures by date
Resuming the previous playback
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Playback
Still picture playback
Still picture playback
(SD)
Play back the still pictures recorded on the card.
1 Rotate the mode dial to select  .
The still pictures recorded on the SD card are 
displayed as thumbnails.
≥(VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes.
2 Select the file to be played back.
AFile number
BScroll bar display
The selected file will be encircled by a red frame.
≥When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) 
page is displayed by moving the joystick.
≥If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 8 
files at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the file 
numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick 
when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.
3 Press the joystick.
The selected file is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.
4 Move the joystick to operate.
A
B
1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) 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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Playback
Still picture playback
Press the MENU button, then select 
[PLAYSETUP] # [PLAYMODE] # 
[SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick.
∫About still picture compatibility
≥This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
≥The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) 
≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed.
≥This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another 
product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.
≥Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show.
≥While this unit accesses the SD card (the access 
lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card.
≥It takes time to display the file depending on the 
number of pixels of the file.
≥The thumbnails of still pictures that cannot be 
played back are displayed in shades of blue and 
white.
≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a 
different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes grayish and an error message 
may appear.
≥When playing back a file recorded on other 
products, the date and time display is different from 
when it was recorded.
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.
Playing back still pictures as a slide show
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