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When 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started, the [Mount 
Information] dialog box 
appears.≥You inserted an incompatible disc.
#A disc other than a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format) is 
loaded in the drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE cannot be used for 
media other than DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format).
≥If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may be 
selected. 
#Click the [Preference] button in the dialog box, click the 
[Device setting] tab to choose the drive where the disc is loaded 
in the [Drive Select] column, and then click [OK].
≥If an error message appears even after a compatible disc is 
inserted, packet writing software may be installed in your 
computer. Uninstall the packet writing software.
An image that should 
have been recorded does 
not appear when 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started.≥If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may be 
selected.
#Click the [Preference] button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE 
screen, click the [Device setting] tab to choose the drive where 
the disc is loaded in the [Drive Select] column, and then click 
[OK].
DVD-RW (Video format) 
or DVD-R cannot be 
played back on 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE.≥DVD-MovieAlbumSE does not support playback or data read of 
DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R.
#Use optional-user provided DVD-Video playback software to play 
back DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on the computer.
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work when the 
unit is connected to the 
computer.≥The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is 
connected to the computer. 
#Use Windows Explorer to right-click the drive icon and execute 
[Eject]. Or use the software’s eject button to eject the disc.
≥After files are exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE, a 
confirmation message is displayed about ejecting the disc. 
Select [Eject the disc being used.].
Cannot write to DVD-
RAM.
Cannot format a disc with 
the DVD-RAM Driver.≥(Windows XP only) Deleting the unit name from the Device 
Manager and then connecting the unit and the computer again 
can improve this. Follow the steps below. Before proceeding, 
be sure to remove the disc from the unit.
1) Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance 
and Maintenance] #) [System].
2) Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager].
3) Right click [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1987 USB Device] 
displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM drives] and then select [Uninstall].
4) When erasing is complete, reboot the computer. The computer 
will automatically recognize the unit again.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the computer.≥To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the
  icon 
in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
ProblemCheck points
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With a computer (Macintosh)
ProblemCheck points
Even if connected by the 
USB cable, this unit is not 
recognized by the 
computer.≥The USB function selection screen does not appear if the USB 
cable is connected while the menu screen is displayed.
#Close the menu screen before connecting the USB cable.
≥Is the AC adaptor connected?
#Use the AC adaptor when connecting the unit and a computer.
≥Select another USB terminal on the computer.
≥Check the operating environment. (l11 0 )
≥Turn the unit off then on and disconnect then reconnect the 
USB cable.
DVD-RAM or DVD-RW 
(VR format) icon is not 
displayed on the desktop.≥What version of Mac OS X are you using?
#If it is V10.3.x or earlier, the icon is not displayed even if the disc 
is recognized by the computer. Use Disk Utility or Apple System 
Profiler to verify if the disc is recognized by the computer.
Cannot select this unit as 
the write destination 
drive with ImageMixer 3. ≥Cannot write to this unit with ImageMixer 3.
#To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/
+R drive is required.
The DISC EJECT lever 
does not work when the 
unit is connected to the 
computer.≥The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is 
connected to the computer. Use the software’s eject button to 
eject the disc.
When the USB cable is 
disconnected, an error 
message will appear on 
the computer.≥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.
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Cautions for use
≥The unit, disc and card become warm after 
long operation, but this is not a malfunction.
Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as 
possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
≥If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or 
near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD 
Video Camera may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the DVD Video Camera near cell 
phones because doing so may result in noise 
adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect the DVD 
Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and 
sound.
≥If the DVD Video Camera is adversely affected 
by electromagnetic equipment and stops 
functioning properly, turn the DVD Video 
Camera off and remove the battery or 
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the 
DVD Video Camera on.
Do not use the DVD Video Camera near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 
sound may be adversely affected.
Make sure to use the supplied cords and 
cables. If you use optional accessories, use 
the cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords and the cables.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the unit.
≥If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its 
body may be marred and the surface finish 
may peel off.≥Do not leave rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the unit for a long time.
When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty 
place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine 
dust get into the body and terminals of the 
unit.
Also, keep the unit away from sea water.
≥Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care 
should be taken when inserting and removing 
a disc or a card.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the 
water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the 
unit again with a dry cloth.
When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump 
it.
≥A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, 
causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the unit.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC cable from the AC outlet.
≥The camera body may be discolored and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove 
dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn 
stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been 
soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with 
water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, 
wipe it with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not touch the laser pickup lens.
≥If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may 
cause malfunctions.
Do not use any other lens cleaners except a 
commercial available 8 cm (3z) DVD video 
camera lens cleaner.
≥Using any other lens cleaners except the one 
for 8 cm (3z) DVD video camera could cause 
this unit to malfunction.
Do not use the unit for surveillance purposes 
or other business uses.
≥If you use the unit for a long time, heat will 
build up inside it and this may cause a 
malfunction.
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≥This unit is not intended for industrial use.
When you are not going to use the unit for an 
extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or cabinet, 
it is recommended that you place a desiccant 
(silica gel) in with it.
The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery. It is susceptible to humidity 
and temperature and the effect increases the 
more the temperature rises or falls. In cold areas, 
the full charge indication may not appear or the 
low battery indication may appear about 
5 minutes after starting use. At high 
temperatures, the protection function may be 
triggered, making it impossible to use the unit.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left attached, a minute amount 
of current continues to flow even if the unit’s 
power is off. Keeping the unit in this state may 
result in over discharge of the battery. This 
may result in you not being able to use the 
battery even after it is charged.
≥The battery should be stored in the vinyl bag 
so metal does not come into contact with the 
terminals.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place 
free from humidity, with as constant 
temperature as possible. (Recommended 
temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), 
Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) 
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals 
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, 
we recommend you charge it once every year 
and store it again after you have completely 
used up the charged capacity. 
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries for use up to 3 to 4 times the 
period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period 
during which you can record pictures is 
shortened. 
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC 
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries 
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are damaged.
≥Attaching a battery with damaged terminals 
can damage the unit or AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
≥If the operating time is very short even after the 
battery has been recharged, the battery has 
worn out. Please purchase a new battery. 
≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more 
time than normal.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, the CHARGE lamp may 
continue flashing, and the battery may not be 
charged. Wait until the appropriate 
temperature is restored before charging the 
battery again. If the battery still fails to charge, 
something may be wrong with the battery or 
AC adaptor. Contact your dealer.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from the 
radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC 
adaptor. (If it is left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor 
and battery clean.
Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy 
for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it.
About the battery
About the AC adaptor
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≥If there is dust, a scratch, or dirt on disc or 
if it is warped, the following phenomena 
may occur:
jBlock noise in playback image
jMomentary stop of playback image
jSound interrupted during playback, or 
abnormal sound
jScenes are displayed as [ ] on the 
thumbnail display
jDisc cannot correctly be recognized
jDelay between video and audio
When the access lamp is illuminated (during 
access to the disc), do not open the disc 
cover, turn off the power, or cause any 
vibrations or impacts.
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
≥For optimum recording on DVD-R discs, this 
unit writes control data to a DVD-R used for 
recording when it is being inserted and ejected. 
If the disc has no area for control data to be 
written, recording may not be possible. To 
prevent this, do not insert a DVD-R which has 
been recorded on more than 50 times.
≥Do not insert a DVD-R recorded on this unit 
that has not been finalized into a recordable 
device, such as a DVD recorder. The recorded 
data may be damaged.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the label of 
an SD card is the total of the capacity for 
copyright protection and management and the 
capacity which can be used on the unit, a 
computer etc.
≥During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and 
the SD card will heat up slightly. This is normal.
When inserting or removing the SD card, 
always set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
While this unit accesses the SD card (while 
/  is being displayed/the access lamp 
is lit), do not remove the SD card, operate the mode dial, turn off the power or shake or 
impact the unit.
∫About the miniSD Card
≥Be sure to insert miniSD Cards in the 
dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a 
card in this unit without the adaptor may 
damage the unit or the card. 
≥Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this 
unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while 
inserting or removing miniSD Cards. This may 
cause the unit to malfunction.
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth. 
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥When the unit has become very cold, for 
example due to storage in a cold area, its LCD 
monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
immediately after the power is turned on. The 
normal brightness will be restored when the 
unit’s internal temperature rises.
About the disc
About the SD card
LCD monitor/viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen 
featuring a total of approximately 123,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder screen 
featuring a total of approximately 113,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
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When condensation forms on the unit, the lens 
will cloud up and the unit may not work properly. 
Make every effort to ensure that condensation 
does not form. If it does form, take the actions 
described below. 
Causes of condensation
Condensation takes place when the ambient 
temperature or humidity is changed as 
follows.
≥When this unit is brought inside from the cold 
(e.g. a ski slope) to a warm room.
≥When this unit is moved from an 
air-conditioned car to outside.
≥When a cold room has been warmed up 
quickly.
≥When cool wind from an air conditioner is 
directly blown onto this unit.
≥After summer afternoon showers of rain.
≥When this unit is in a very humid place where 
the air is thick with steam. (e.g. a heated 
swimming pool)
When this unit is taken to a location with a 
significant temperature difference such as 
from a cold place to a hot place.
If, for example, you have used this unit for 
recording on a ski slope and are taking it into a 
heated room, place the unit inside a plastic bag, 
remove as much of the air from inside the bag as 
possible, then seal the bag. Leave the unit for 
about an hour in the room so the temperature of 
the unit is close to the ambient temperature of 
the room, then use it.
What to do if the lens is fogged up.
Remove the battery or AC adaptor and leave the 
unit for about 1 hour. When the unit becomes 
close to the ambient temperature, the fog 
disappears naturally.
Explanation of terms
Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so the white color will 
become a purer white. The unit determines the 
hue of light that comes through the lens and 
white balance sensor, thereby judging the 
recording condition, and selects the closest hue 
setting.
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment.
However, since the unit only stores white color 
information under certain light sources, 
automatic white balance adjustment does not 
function normally under other light sources.
The illustration above shows the range over 
which the auto white balance functions. 
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this unit
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen 
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
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source. For light outside the functional automatic 
white balance adjustment range, use the manual 
white balance adjustment mode.
White balance
The images recorded by the unit may become 
bluish or reddish under the influence of certain 
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust 
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white 
color under different light sources. By 
recognizing which is the white color under 
sunlight and which is the white color under a 
fluorescent light, the unit can adjust the balance 
among the other colors.
Since the white color is the reference for all the 
colors (that make up light), the unit can record 
pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the 
reference color white.
Auto focus
The lens is moved forward or backward 
automatically to bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject 
are seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast 
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not 
work correctly in the following situations. Record 
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording distant and close-up objects at the 
same time
Since the unit focuses on whatever is at the 
center of the screen, it is difficult to bring the 
background into focus when close-up objects are 
placed in focus. When recording people with 
distant mountains in the background, you cannot 
focus on both the subject which is close-up and 
the objects which are in the distance.
Recording a subject behind a dirty or dusty 
window
The subject behind the window will not be 
focused because the focus is on the dirty 
window.Similarly, when recording something on the 
opposite side of a road with heavy traffic, a 
vehicle that happens to pass by may be brought 
into focus.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
Since whatever is shiny or glistens is brought into 
focus, it is hard to focus on the subject to be 
recorded. The focus may become blurry when 
recording subjects at the beach, at night or in 
scenes involving fireworks or special lights.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
The unit cannot focus correctly because the light 
information that comes through the lens 
decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it 
cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
When, for example, recording a sports event with 
fast moving subjects, the focus may lose its 
sharpness.
Recording a subject with little contrast
It is easy to bring subjects with a sharp contrast 
or vertical lines or stripes into focus. This means 
that a subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry because the unit 
achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of 
an image.
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DVD Video Camera
Information for your safety
Power source:
Power consumption:DC 7.9 V/7.2 V
Recording 7.0 W (VDR-D310)/6.0 W (VDR-D230/VDR-D210)
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Recording formatDVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)
DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)
Image sensorVDR-D310:
1/6z 3CCD image sensor
Total: 800 Kk3
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
1/6z CCD image sensor
Total: 680 K
Effective pixels:
Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)
Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)
LensVDR-D310:
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8
Focal length:
3.0 mm to 30.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7
Focal length:
2.3 mm to 73.6 mm
Macro (Full range AF) 
Filter diameter37 mm
ZoomVDR-D310:
10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
32k optical zoom, 50/1000k digital zoom
Monitor2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)
ViewfinderColor electric viewfinder (approx. 113 K pixels)
MicrophoneStereo (with a zoom function) 
Speaker1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination1,400 lx
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Motion pictures
Still pictures (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
Minimum required 
illumination12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60)
[approx. 1 lx (VDR-D310)/approx. 2 lx (VDR-D230/VDR-D210) with 
the MagicPix function]
Video output level1.0 Vp-p, 75™
SVideo output level
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75™
C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75™
Audio output level (Line)316 mV, 600™
Mic input (VDR-D310)Mic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
USB 
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant
PictBridge-compliant
Dimensions
(excluding the projecting 
parts)66.7 mm (W)k91.1 mm (H) k142.7 mm (D)
[2.62z (W)k3.59z (H) k5.62z (D)]
Mass
(without battery, lens cap 
and a disc) Approx. 510g (1.12 lbs.)
Operating temperature0°Cto40°C (32°Fto104°F)
(0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F) when connected to the computer)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
Recording media8cm (3z) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
8cm (3z) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)
8cm (3z) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0
8cm (3z) DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0
CompressionMPEG2
Recording mode and 
transfer rateXP: 10 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 18 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
SP: 5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 37 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
(Approx. 75 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)
Audio compressionDolby Digital, 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 
standard), DPOF corresponding
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Picture sizeVDR-D310:
2048k1512, 1920k1080 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480
VDR-D230:
640k480, 640k360 (16:9)
Power source:
Power consumption:
DC output:AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
19 W
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Unit operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions61 mm (W)k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)
[2.40z (W)k1.26z (H) k3.58z (D)]
MassApprox. 110g (0.24 lbs.)
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