Panasonic Vdr D310 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 the remote control.
ARemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) 
BSize of still pictures
CQuality of still pictures
∫About the shutter chance mark (VDR-D310)
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused.
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures 
may be recorded without being focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases.
jWhen the zoom magnification is high.
jWhen the unit is shaken.
jWhen the subject is moving.
jWhen the subject stands in front of a light source.
jWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene.
jWhen the scene is dark.
jWhen there is a bright part in the scene.
jWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines.
jWhen the scene lacks contrast.
∫Concerning the focusing area (VDR-D310)
When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not 
be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # 
[ON] and press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
Screen indications in picture recording mode
Recording with a shutter operation effect
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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 the joystick.
Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
IconAspectNumber of pixels
4:3 2048k1512
4:3 1280k960
4:3 640k480
16:9 1920k1080
IconAspectNumber of pixels
4:3 640k480
16:9 640k360
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture 
quality.
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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 the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z) 
(VDR-D310)/2 cm (0.8z) (VDR-D230/VDR-D210) away from the lens. (Macro 
function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved. 
(The zoom speed does not vary when 
operating with the remote control.)
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be 
recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k 
(VDR-D310)/32k (VDR-D230/VDR-D210), then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # 
desired item and press the joystick.
VDR-D310:
≥If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
VDR-D230/VDR-D210:
≥If [50k] or [1000k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
Zoom in/out function
T side:Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
Digital zoom function
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]:Up to 25k
[700k]:Up to 700k
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)
[50k]:Up to 50k
[1000k]:Up to 1000k
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≥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›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
unit while showing them the image.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while 
recording.
≥When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image 
displayed on the viewfinder screen is 
squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and 
not a sign of any malfunction.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the joystick.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. 
(l121)
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Gain up mode works with the video light to 
enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the 
natural colors in a scene.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the LIGHT button.
Each time you press the LIGHT button:
1Video light and gain up mode on:
Brighter than when only the video light is on, 
but washed out images will appear.
2Video light on:
To use the zoom microphone 
function
Recording yourself
MENURecording with the video 
light (VDR-D230)
This built-in video light is for 
recording in dark places.
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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 enables brightening of the 
images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain 
high quality images.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the video light is turned off.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[ª].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
Backlight compensation 
function
This is for protecting a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
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2
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Fade in/fade out function
Fade in:The image and audio gradually 
appear.
Fade out:The image and audio gradually 
disappear.
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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 MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or 
[BLACK] and press the joystick.
≥If you turn off the power, the fade function is 
canceled.
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, 
it takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording. It also takes several 
seconds to pause recording.
≥The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade 
in become black (or white).
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
This is more effective if you record a person 
closely from the torso up.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick left to select 
[].
To cancel the soft skin mode
Select [ ] again.
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Soft skin mode
This makes skin colors appear softer 
for a more attractive appearance.
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≥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 distance of 
approx. 50 cm (20z).
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick right to select 
[].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
To cancel the tele macro function
Select [ ] again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually. (l61)
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function 
is canceled.
jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is 
operated.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record 
images free from vibration.
≥Minimum required illumination: approx. 1 lx 
(VDR-D310)/approx. 2 lx (VDR-D230/
VDR-D210)
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[].
Tele macro function 
(VDR-D310)
This is for bringing only what you 
want to record into focus to take 
close-ups.
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MagicPix function
This allows recording in dark 
locations.
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≥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 screen may become 
whitish for a while.
(SD)
You can record still pictures on an SD card using 
the timer.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick left to select 
[Ø].
3Press the Photoshot button [ ].
After the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 
10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.
≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.
≥If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway 
and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject 
is focused when the button is pressed halfway. 
(VDR-D310)
≥When you press the Photoshot button [ ] 
fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused 
just before recording. (VDR-D310)
To stop the timer midway through
Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is 
canceled.)
≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby 
mode is canceled.
≥Depending on the time taken to bring the 
subject into focus, the recording may take 
longer than set to start.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can check if the image is level while 
recording by using the lines displayed on the 
screen.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
Self-timer recording 
(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)
This is for recording shots of yourself 
as well.
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
Recording guideline 
function
Checking if the image is level.
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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 to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [16:9] and 
press the joystick.
∫Recording images with a 4:3 
aspect ratio
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [4:3] and 
press the joystick.
≥The default setting is [16:9].(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand 
movement when recording.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  or 
.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and 
press the joystick.
To cancel the image stabilizer function
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the 
joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
≥In the picture recording mode, pressing the 
Photoshot button [ ] halfway increases the 
effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA 
optical image stabilizer) (VDR-D310)
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
jWhen the digital zoom is used
jWhen the unit is shaken greatly
jWhen you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Wide mode
This is for selecting the screen’s 
aspect ratio when recording motion 
pictures.
MENU
Image stabilizer function
This is for reducing image shakes 
(jitter) during recording.
Wind noise reduction 
function
This is for reducing the wind noise 
coming into the microphone when 
recording.
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¬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 will be 
restored.)
≥The wind noise reduction function does not 
work with an external microphone. 
(VDR-D310)
Manual recording 
functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch to MANUAL.
2Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] 
# desired item and press the 
joystick.
[5] Sports
To record sports scenes or scenes where there 
are quick motions
[ ] Portrait
To make people stand out against the 
background
[ ] Low light
To make the scene brighter in dark conditions
[ ] Spotlight
To make the subject under a spotlight look more 
attractive
[ ] Surf & snow
To record images in bright places such as ski 
slopes and beaches
To cancel the scene mode function
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # 
[SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick.
≥You can also cancel the scene mode function 
by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch 
to AUTO.
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of 
recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish 
camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
Scene mode
This is for recording in various 
situations.
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