Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using
1While pressing the stopper A, 
pull out the battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with 
its (r) mark facing upward and 
then put 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 should normally last 
about 1 year, however this depends on how 
frequently the unit is used.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
∫Remote...

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Discs and cards
Discs that can be used on this unit
Disc typeDVD-RAM
8 cm (3z)
Single sided/
double sidedDVD-RW
8 cm (3z)
Single sided/double sided
(DVD-RAM 
Ver. 2.1)[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)]
Recording formatDVD Video 
Recording format
(VR format)DVD Video 
Recording format
(VR format)DVD-Video format
(Video format)
CharacteristicRewritable disc Rewritable disc One time recording 
disc*1
Display on the screen
Indication in these 
instructions(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›)...

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*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l82)
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm (3z) discs.
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
*4 Must be finalized on this unit. (l81) Playback is possible on compatible products.
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l81) Playback of DVD-R DL is possible on compatible products.
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l82)
Disc typeDVD-R
8cm (3z)
Single sided/double sidedDVD-R DL
8cm (3z)
Dual layer on single side
(DVD-R...

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≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, DVD-R and DVD-R DL are referred to as the 
“DVD-R”.
≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
≥You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double 
sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from 
these containers prior to use.
≥It is...

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When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-
Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l24, About format types)
1When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, 
the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then 
press the joystick.
2Select format type, then press the joystick.
3When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
≥To change the format type, format the disc again. (l82)
If...

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≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in...

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∫How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recording/playback surface or the 
terminal surface.
∫When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get dirty and avoid fingerprints.
≥If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, images 
cannot be recorded or played back normally and the following phenomena may occur:
jRecording or playback becomes impossible.
jPlayback image stops...

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Setup
Setup
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. 
As...

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The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫Charging time
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
VDR-D310:
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
CGA-DU12 (optional)7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25...

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∫Recordable time (When using a DVD-RAM disc)
≥The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses 
indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥“1 h 25 min” indicates 1 hour 25 minutes.
VDR-D310:
Battery model 
numberVoltage/
capacityRecording 
modeMaximum...