Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording
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∫To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight 
shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at 
your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and...

Recording
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∫[PICTURE SIZE]
Changing the recording size.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
VDR-D310:
VDR-D230:
≥When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (VDR-D310)/[ ] (VDR-D230). The 
sides of pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
∫[PICT.QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT.QUALITY] # desired 
item and press...

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Recording
Various recording 
functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
VDR-D310:
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
You can zoom in up to 32k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Move the zoom lever.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l59)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) 
(VDR-D310)/1.3 m (4.3 feet) (VDR-D230/
VDR-D210) or more.
≥When...

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Recording
≥This function cannot be used in picture 
recording mode.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot 
are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
≥The zoom microphone function does not work 
with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)...

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Recording
To eliminate washed out images, use this 
mode.
3Video light off
≥The subject should be within 1.5 m (5 feet) of 
the unit.
≥Using the video light reduces battery time.
≥Set the video light to off when not in use.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
≥If the video light is used with a conversion lens 
attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around 
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
≥Using the MagicPix function at the same time 
will make conditions even brighter.
≥The video light...

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Recording
2Move the joystick left to select 
[].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button.
Start recording. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
≥After recording, the fade setting is canceled.
To cancel fading
Select [ ] again.
To select the color for fade in/out
The color which appears in fading pictures can 
be selected.Press the...

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Recording
≥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.
≥You may not be able to see the face clearly 
when recording a distant person. In this case, 
cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive.
The unit can focus on the subject at a...

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Recording
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually. (l61)
To cancel the MagicPix function
Select [ ] again.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes 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...

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Recording
To cancel the Recording guideline 
function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
≥The guidelines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.
(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...

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Recording
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and 
press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥The wind noise reduction depends on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect...