Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Installation (Macintosh)
≥Before starting the installation, close any other 
software applications which are running.
≥Do not perform any other operations on your 
computer while the software is being installed.
1Insert the CD-ROM into the 
computer.
[PANASONIC] CD-ROM icon appears.
2Double-click [PANASONIC] # 
[ImageMixer3forDVDPalmcorder.
pkg].
The installer setup screen appears.
3Click [Continue].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to 
install it.
4Read carefully through the terms 
and conditions shown on the 
screen for the [Software License 
Agreement], click [Continue] and 
then click [Agree].
≥You cannot install the application if you click 
[Disagree].
5Click [Continue].
Continue to follow the on-screen messages to 
install it.
6Click [Close].
For details on how to use the software 
application, read the help.
∫ImageMixer 3
After starting ImageMixer 3, select [Help] # 
[ImageMixer 3 Help] from the Menu Bar.
Refer to the [Uninstallation] file in 
the [ReadMe] folder and delete 
[ImageMixer 3 for DVD Palmcorder] 
and any related data.
≥After uninstalling the software, be sure to 
reboot the computer.
Reading the operating 
instructions of the software 
application
Software application 
uninstallation
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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Using discs on a 
computer (Macintosh)
Using ImageMixer 3, you can create a DVD-
Video disc from the images recorded on this unit.
≥Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW 
(Video format) or DVD-R on a computer, 
finalize them on this unit.
≥To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-
RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R drive is required.
≥Before initial use, select the software’s 
[ReadMe] in the folder in which the software is 
installed and then read through the additional 
instructions or updated information.
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1Insert a disc with recorded 
images in the unit, then turn on 
the unit.
2Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
3Select [PC CONNECT(DISC)] and 
press the joystick.
4(On the computer)
Double-click the [ImageMixer 3 
for DVD Palmcorder] icon in the 
[ImageMixer 3 for DVD 
Palmcorder] folder you installed.
ImageMixer 3 starts.
5Click [DVD-RAM LMXK1987] in 
[Source].
The contents recorded on the disc are displayed.
6Click the desired recording date 
(A), select the scene (B) and 
then click the [Import] button 
(C).
7Click [Library] in [Source] to 
display the contents of the 
library.
≥Edit the motion pictures if necessary.
≥Using [Combination List], multiple scenes can 
be combined into one title.
Creating a DVD-Video on a 
computer from a recorded 
disc
A
A
B
C
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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
8Select the scenes to be added to 
the DVD-Video and then click 
[DVD List].
9Select the DVD menu, the disc 
size and the picture quality and 
then click [OK].
A new list is created in [DVD List] in [Source].
≥You can add images to the disc to be created 
by dragging and dropping files from the library 
to the created list.
10Prepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/
rR drive that can be written to 
and then insert a brand-new disc 
into the drive.
11Click the list created in step 9 in 
[Source] to display the contents 
of the list and then click [Write].
≥Check that the size of the data is not more than 
the capacity of the disc to be written to.
12Proceed with the write setting 
and then click [Create].
Writing to the disc starts.
≥Depending on the amount of data, writing to 
the disc may take time.
≥When the unit is connected to a computer, 
its power cannot be turned off.
In this case, disconnect the USB cable 
(l113).
≥If the unit is connected to a computer when the 
USB function is set to [PC CONNECT(DISC)], 
no image will appear on the LCD monitor or the 
viewfinder.
≥When this unit is connected to a computer, you 
cannot use this unit’s DISC EJECT lever to 
remove a disc. Use the software’s eject button 
to eject the disc.
≥When a computer is accessing a disc in this 
unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp lights. Do not 
disconnect the USB cable or AC adaptor while 
the disc is being accessed as it may damage 
the data.
When the drive icon is displayed on the desktop:
Drag the icon into the Trash and 
then disconnect the USB cable.
When the drive icon is not displayed on the 
desktop:
Exit the application and then 
disconnect the USB cable.
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
≥If you disconnect the USB cable while the 
access lamp is on, it may damage the data.
Using an SD card on a 
computer (Macintosh)
¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.
1Insert an SD card with recorded 
images in the unit, then turn on 
the unit.
2Connect this unit and a 
computer.
AUSB cable (supplied)
≥Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit 
and computer will not operate properly if the 
plugs are not inserted fully.
≥Do not use any other USB cables except the 
supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed 
with any other USB cables.)
The USB function selection screen will appear.
3Select [PC CONNECT(CARD)] 
and press the joystick.
 icon appears.
≥When the unit is connected to a computer, 
its power cannot be turned off.In this case, disconnect the USB cable 
(l115).
≥When a computer is accessing a card in this 
unit, the card access lamp lights. (  appears 
on the LCD monitor.) Do not disconnect the 
USB cable or AC adaptor while the card is 
being accessed as it may damage the data.
1Double-click the [NO_NAME] 
icon.
The folders on the SD card are displayed.
2Select the file in the [100CDPFP] 
folder to copy and drag and drop 
it to the destination copy folder.
∫Example folder structure of an SD card:
≥JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG 
etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.
These can be opened with picture software 
that supports JPEG pictures.
≥Up to 999 files can be recorded in the 
[100CDPFP] or other such folder.
≥The DPOF setting files are recorded in the 
[MISC] folder.
≥Do not use the computer to delete the SD 
card’s folders. Otherwise, it may no longer be 
possible for this unit to read the SD card.
≥Always use this unit to format SD cards.
≥When data not supported by this unit has been 
recorded on a computer, it will not be 
recognized by this unit.
Connection
A
Copying still picture files to 
a computer
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Drag the [NO_NAME] icon into the 
Trash and then disconnect the USB 
cable.
≥If you disconnect the USB cable while the 
access lamp is on or while   appears on the 
LCD monitor, it may damage the data.
To disconnect USB cable 
safely
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Others
Others
Menus
Motion picture recording menus
∫[BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l60)
[GUIDE LINES] (l58)
[REC MODE] (l47)
[ASPECT] (l59)
[CLOCK SET] (l42)
∫[ADVANCED]
[D.ZOOM] (l53)
[O.I.S.] (l59)
[FADE COLOR] (l56)
[WIND CUT] (l59)
[ZOOM MIC] (l54)
[SHTR EFFECT] (VDR-D210) (l51)
∫[DISC SETUP]
[FORMAT DISC] (l82)
[INFORMATION] (l83)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l117)
[DATE/TIME] (l42)
[DATE FORMAT] (l42)
[POWER SAVE] (l117)
[AGS] (VDR-D310) (l45)
[BEEP SOUND] (l117)
[LCD SET] (l43)
[EVF SET] (l43)
[INITIAL SET] (l118)
[DEMO MODE] (l118)
∫[LANGUAGE] (l40)
Still picture recording menus 
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
∫[BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] (l60)
[GUIDE LINES] (l58)
[PICTURE SIZE] (l52)
[PICT.QUALITY] (l52)
[CLOCK SET] (l42)
∫[ADVANCED]
[O.I.S.] (l59)
[SHTR EFFECT] (l51)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l117)
[DATE/TIME] (l42)
[DATE FORMAT] (l42)
[FORMAT CARD] (l83)
[POWER SAVE] (l11 7 )
[BEEP SOUND] (l117)
[LCD SET] (l43)
[EVF SET] (l43)
[INITIAL SET] (l11 8 )
[DEMO MODE] (l11 8 )
∫[LANGUAGE] (l40)
Motion picture playback menus
∫[PLAY SETUP]
[PLAY MODE] (l67)
[RESUME PLAY] (l68)
[PLAYLIST] (l73, 74)
∫[EDIT SCENE]
[DIVIDE] (l72)
[COMBINE] (l72)
[DELETE] (l71)
Menu list
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∫[DISC SETUP]
[FINALIZE] (l81)
[UN-FINALIZE] (l82)
[DISC PROTECT] (l82)
[FORMAT DISC] (l82)
[INFORMATION] (l83)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l117)
[DATE/TIME] (l42)
[DATE FORMAT] (l42)
[POWER SAVE] (l117)
[BEEP SOUND] (l117)
[LCD SET] (l43)
[EVF SET] (l43)
[TV ASPECT] (l85)
∫[LANGUAGE] (l40)
(In playlist playback mode)
∫[EDIT]
[ADD] (l75)
[MOVE] (l76)
[DIVIDE] (l76)
[COMBINE] (l77)
[DELETE] (l75)
∫[CREATE]
∫[PLAYLIST VIEW]
∫[END]
Still picture playback menus 
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
∫[PICT. SETUP]
[LOCK] (l79)
[DPOF SET] (l79)
[DELETE] (l78)
∫[SETUP]
[DISPLAY] (l117)
[DATE/TIME] (l42)
[DATE FORMAT] (l42)
[FORMAT CARD] (l83)
[POWER SAVE] (l117)[BEEP SOUND] (l117)
[LCD SET] (l43)
[EVF SET] (l43)
[TV ASPECT] (l85)
∫[LANGUAGE] (l40)
∫[DISPLAY]
The screen indications are selected as shown in 
the illustration below.
∫[POWER SAVE]
[OFF]:
The power saving function is not activated.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes have passed without any 
operation, this unit automatically turns off to 
prevent the battery from running down. When 
you use this unit, turn it on again.
≥In the following cases, the unit may not turn off 
even when you set this to [5 MINUTES].
jWhen using the AC adaptor
jWhen connecting the unit to a computer or 
printer via the USB cable
∫[BEEP SOUND]
This allows operations such as starting and 
ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
When [OFF] is set, no beep is heard when an 
operation such as recording is started or ended.
1 Beep
When you start recording
Other menus
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
[OFF]
[ON]
≥[OFF]≥[5 MINUTES]
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
;
DEC.15.2007
;0h00m00s
R   30minSP
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When you turn on the power
When this unit is recognized by the computer or 
the printer, etc.
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
When you turn off the power
2 Beeps for 4 times
When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting. 
Check the sentence displayed on the screen. 
(l121)
∫[INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
due another function or mode being activated, 
set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back 
to the initial shipping condition.
(The language setting cannot be changed back 
to the initial shipping condition.)
∫[DEMO MODE]
This item is used to start the unit demonstration.
(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode 
dial is at the   or   position)
If you set this to [ON] without inserting a disc or 
an SD card, this unit is automatically set to the 
demonstration mode for introducing its functions. 
If any button is pressed or operated, the 
demonstration mode is canceled. If no 
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the 
demonstration mode automatically starts. To 
terminate the demonstration mode, insert a disc 
or an SD card, or set this to [OFF]. For normal 
use, set this function to [OFF].Indications
∫Recording indications
≥[YES]≥[NO]
≥[OFF]≥[ON]
Indications
Motion picture recording
Still picture recording (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Remaining battery power
R0minRemaining time for recording
0h00m00sElapsed recording time
DEC.15.2007
3:30 PMDate/time indication
¥/; (Red)Recording/writing to a disc
; (Green)Recording pause
Wide mode
Auto mode
Manual mode
MFManual focus
2tZoom magnification indication
ªBack light mode
Image stabilizer
1/100Shutter speed
OPEN, F2.0F number
0dBGain value
Soft skin mode
Te l e  m a c r o
, Fade (White), Fade (Black)
MagicPix function
Video light
;0h00m00s
R   30minSP
DEC.15.2007    3:30 PM
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
MNL
2MEGA
AWB1/100OPEN
0dB
MNL
DEC.15.2007    3:30 PM
R  100
WIDE
AUTO
MNL
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∫Playback indicationsZoom microphone
Wind noise reduction
, , Motion picture recording mode
5Sports mode
Portrait mode
Low light mode
Spotlight mode
Surf & snow mode
Auto white balance
Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp)
Outdoor mode
Manual adjustment mode
Disc type
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW (VR format)
DVD-RW (Video format)
DVD-RW (unformatted)
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
± (White)
¥ (Green)Shutter chance mark
ØSelf-Timer recording
MEGA OIS
VDR-D310:
VDR-D230:Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
2048k1512
1920k1080
1280k960
640k480
640k480
640k360
 (White)
 (Green)
 (Red)Card can be recorded to
Recognizing the card
Recording/accessing the card
, Still picture quality
R 100Remaining number of still 
picturesZOOM
XPSPLP
AW B
MEGA
3.1M21M
0.3M
0.3M
0.2
Motion picture playback
Still picture playback (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
1Playback
;Pause
5, /
6, Fast forward/rewind
7/8Last/first scene paused
9/:Skip playback
D/ESlow motion playback
;1/2;Frame-by-frame playback
0h00m00sMotion picture playback time
01
01Play mode
All scenes on the disc 
displayed
Scenes recorded on the 
selected date displayed
Scenes in the selected playlist 
displayed
No.10Scene number
Volume adjustment
RResume playback
MPEG still picture
Contents that have been 
protected on another device
100-0001Still picture folder/file number 
display
When a printer compatible with 
PictBridge is connected
 Accessing the card (When 
connected to a computer)
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∫Confirmatory indications
1DPOF already set 
(to more than 1)
Locked still pictures
VDR-D310:
VDR-D230:Number of recording pixels for 
still pictures
2048k1512
1920k1080
1280k960
640k480
640k480
640k360
The picture size is not displayed for still 
pictures recorded with other products that have 
different picture sizes from the sizes shown 
above.
– – (Time 
display)The built-in battery is low. 
(l43)
°The warning/alarm indication 
appears when LCD monitor is 
rotated towards the lens side. 
Return the direction of the LCD 
monitor to normal position and 
check the warning/alarm 
indication.
No disc is inserted.
Unusable disc
No SD card is inserted/
unusable card.
3.1M21M
0.3M
0.3M
0.2
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