Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

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VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
####.
If the battery discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
≥The recordable times will vary depending on the status of use. These times are approximations. The 
recordable time will become shorter when you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor 
simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a 
malfunction.
≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We 
recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.
Battery model 
numberVoltage/
capacityRecording 
modeMaximum 
continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable 
time
Supplied battery/
CGR-DU06 (optional)7.2 V/
640 mAhXP1h5min
(1 h)30 min
(25 min)
SP1h20min
(1 h 10 min)35 min
(30 min)
LP1h25min
(1 h 15 min)35 min
(30 min)
CGA-DU12 (optional)7.2 V/
1150 mAhXP2h
(1 h 50 min)55 min
(50 min)
SP2h20min
(2 h 10 min)1h
(55 min)
LP2h30min
(2 h 15 min)1h5min
(1 h)
CGA-DU21 (optional)7.2 V/
2040 mAhXP3h50min
(3 h 30 min)1h40min
(1h35min)
SP4h30min
(4 h 5 min)2h
(1h50min)
LP4h45min
(4 h 20 min)2h5min
(1h55min)
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1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Do not use the AC cable from other equipment 
with this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥When recording, remove the lens cap before 
turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap 
attached, the automatic white balance 
adjustment (l136) may not function properly.
While pressing the button A, set the 
OFF/ON switch to ON.
The status indicator B lights and the power turns 
on.
≥When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time. (l42)
While pressing the button A, set the 
OFF/ON switch to OFF.
The status indicator B goes off when the power 
turns off.
Connecting to the AC outlet
Turning the unit on/off
How to turn on the power
How to turn off the power
B
A
B
A
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When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power 
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder when the unit is in video 
recording mode or picture recording mode.
∫To turn on the power
Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder.
The status indicator lights and the power turns 
on.
∫To turn off the power
Close the LCD monitor and retract 
the viewfinder.
The status indicator goes off and the power turns 
off.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is 
retracted.
≥The power will not turn off while recording on a 
disc even if the LCD monitor is closed and the 
viewfinder is retracted.
Inserting/removing a disc
When inserting or removing the disc, fit the 
charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor 
to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment 
will not open unless the unit is powered.
1Fit the battery or connect the AC 
adaptor.
2Slide the DISC EJECT lever once 
and release it.
When the power is turned on for the first time 
after changing the disc or battery, the unit 
carries out a recognition procedure to check 
that there are no problems with the disc.
This takes approximately 25 seconds with 
DVD-RAM.
If you want to start using the unit as soon as 
you turn on the power, do the following.
1) Turn on the power.
2) After “READING DISC...” disappears from 
the screen, turn off the power.
You can start recording approximately 
8 seconds after you turn on the power again.
≥Depending on the condition of the disc, it 
may take longer than this.
≥If the date and time are not set, it will take 
longer than usual before you can start 
recording.
How to turn the power on and off 
with the LCD monitor/viewfinderSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit 
is not being used.
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A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp 
blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will 
open slightly.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment by hand and insert/
remove the disc.
∫Inserting disc
Fit the disc onto the spindle in the center and 
then push the disc down until it clicks into place.
ARecording/playback side
BPickup lens∫Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
≥Take care not to touch the recording/playback 
sides of a disc when inserting or removing it.
4Push the section marked 
PUSH CLOSE on the cover of the 
disc compartment to close the 
cover.
≥If you use a new DVD-RW, it is necessary to 
format the disc. (l25)
∫Identifying recording/playback sides of 
disc
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side is opposite to the 
labelled side.
Double sided disc:
The “SIDE A” recording/playback side is the side 
opposite the side with the “SIDE A” mark. The 
A B
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“SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with 
the “SIDE A” mark.
A“SIDE A” mark
BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ 
playback side.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the 
cover.
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc. 
This may impair recording and playback. 
≥Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC 
lamp flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.
≥If the cover is open, the power will not turn off 
even if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.
≥If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover 
will not close. Never try to forcibly close the 
cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the 
disc properly.
≥If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit 
with the printed label facing the inside, an error 
message will appear. Remove the disc and 
reinsert it with its recording/playback side 
facing the inside.
≥Do not allow the recording/playback side to 
become dirty or scratched.
≥Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect 
the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until 
power is completely turned off. If you do, the 
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach 
the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, 
slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then 
release it. A repair disc message may be 
displayed when the power is turned back on. 
(l122, About recovery)
≥Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z) 
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL 
disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could 
cause malfunctions. (l24, Examples of discs 
that cannot be used on this unit)
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts 
inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area around the pickup lens for it 
becomes extremely hot.
Inserting/removing an SD 
card (VDR-D310/
VDR-D230)
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be 
sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
1Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to 
turn off the power.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Slide the card slot cover to open.
DVD-RAM/SIDEA
A
BAfter inserting a disc/After recording 
finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is 
rotating and disc information is being 
recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at 
this time, the disc may become unusable. Do 
not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause 
impact to the unit.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the 
OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may 
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD 
card may be lost.
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3Insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
A upwards and press it straight in as far as it 
goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely close the card slot 
cover.
∫Concerning the SD card
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of 
this unit or the SD card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the SD card. We 
recommend saving important data on a 
computer.
∫Card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, 
recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access 
lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or this unit 
may malfunction.
sRemoving the SD card
sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode 
dial
sRemoving the battery or disconnecting 
the AC adaptor
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between 
recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the 
desired mode pictograph to the 
position shown in the illustration.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
How to use the joystick
This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, 
performing operations, etc. so it is easy to 
operate this unit with one hand.
Operations on the menu screen and selection of 
files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.
A
Video recording mode (l46)
Use this to record motion pictures on a 
disc.
Video playback mode (l65)
Use this to play back motion pictures on 
a disc.
Picture recording mode (VDR-D310/
VDR-D230) (l49)
Use this to record still pictures on an 
SD card.
Picture playback mode (VDR-D310/
VDR-D230) (l69)
Use this to play back still pictures on an 
SD card.
Basic operations
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Move the joystick up, down, left, or 
right to select an item or scene, and 
then press the joystick to set it.
≥Menu screen operations (l40)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the center of the joystick, 
and icons will be displayed on 
the screen.
≥The indication disappears when the center of 
the joystick is pressed again.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick 
is moved down.
2Move the joystick up, left or right 
to select an item.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Move the joystick up, down, left 
or right to select the scene to be 
played back and press the 
joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on 
the screen.
2Move the joystick up, down, left 
or right to operate.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the center of the joystick is pressed. 1Select by moving up.
2Select by moving down.
3Select by moving left.
4Select by moving right.
5Press the joystick to select the item.
Operations during recording
Operations during playback
1
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2
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About auto mode and manual mode (l45)
 Video recording mode
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. 
 Video playback mode
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
IconDirectionFunctionPage
(1/2)3Backlight compensation 55
2Fade 55
1Help mode40
(2/2)
3MagicPix57
2Soft skin mode56
1Tele macro (VDR-D310)57
In manual mode 
(3/3)3White balance 61
2Iris or gain value 63
1Shutter speed 63
In manual focus 
mode (4/4)21Manual focus adjustment 61
IconDirectionFunctionPage
1/;3Playback/pause 65
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 65
:
2Skip 65
6Rewind 66
2;Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 66
9
1Skip 65
5Fast forward 66
;1Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 66
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 Picture recording mode (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
 Picture playback mode (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
IconDirectionFunctionPage
(1/2)3Backlight compensation 55
Ø2Self timer 58
1Help mode 40
(2/2)2Soft skin mode 56
1Tele macro (VDR-D310) 57
In manual mode 
(3/3)3White balance 61
2Iris or gain value 63
1Shutter speed 63
In manual focus 
mode (4/4)21Manual focus adjustment 61
IconDirectionFunctionPage
1/;3Slide show start/pause 69
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 69
E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 69
D1Playback next picture (during pause) 69
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∫Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons that 
are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording 
mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick to display the 
icon during the recording pause.
2Move the joystick right to select 
[].
3Move the joystick up, left or right 
to select the desired icon.
≥An explanation of the selected icon is 
displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick 
is moved down.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [LANGUAGE] and press 
the joystick.
2Select [English] and press the 
joystick.
Using the menu screen
Refer to “Menu list” (l116) for information about 
the menus.
1While stopped, press the MENU 
button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
1/3 NEXT1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
EXITEXITEXIT
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EXITEXITEXIT
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MENU
MENU
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