Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
DVD Video Camera
Model No.VDR-D310
VDR-D230
VDR-D210
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
VDR-D310VDR-D230VDR-D210
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Computer 
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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fill in the information on the 
right.
Be sure to retain this manual as your 
convenient camera information source.
Safety Precautions
The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.
CAUTION:DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA≥AS WITH ANY SMALL 
OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE 
SWALLOWED BY YOUNG 
CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW 
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE 
SD CARD. CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1:2001
CAUTION
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To 
ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or 
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all 
servicing to qualified personnel.
FCC Note: This equipment has been...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the 
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for 
future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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∫Indemnity concerning recording content
The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of 
this unit, its accessories or recordable media.
IMPORTANT
∫Carefully observe copyright laws
Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. 
Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the 
holders of the copyrights.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ......

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Batteries
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal...

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-If you see this symbol-
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of 
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation, and...

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Before using
Features ................................................ 10
Quick Guide .......................................... 12
Accessories .......................................... 15
Parts identification and handling ....... 16
Using the LCD monitor ............................. 19
Using the viewfinder ................................. 20
Using the remote control (VDR-D310) ..... 20
Discs and cards.................................... 22
Discs that can be used on this unit........... 22...

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Displaying disc information....................... 83
Card management 
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230) ......................... 83
Formatting an SD card ............................. 83
With other products
With a TV ............................................... 85
Playback on TV ........................................ 85
With a DVD recorder/player................. 86
Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, 
computer etc............................................. 86
Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a...

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Before using
Features
∫Easy recording! (l46)
No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.
∫Easy playback! (l65)
Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.
∫Editing scenes! (l71, 73)
You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favorite scenes together and then easily 
record (dub) this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder.
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