VDRD250 User Guide
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...; incluida. Playback Editing Disc and card management (VDR-D300) With other products With a computer Others For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-...561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1011 B Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Cover ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.VDR-D300 VDR-D250 Before using Setup Recording Before connecting, ...
...; incluida. Playback Editing Disc and card management (VDR-D300) With other products With a computer Others For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-...561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1011 B Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Cover ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Operating Instructions DVD Video Camera Model No.VDR-D300 VDR-D250 Before using Setup Recording Before connecting, ...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... or television reception, which the receiver is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. only) Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-D250/VDR-D300 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity (U.S.A. This class...
... or television reception, which the receiver is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. only) Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-D250/VDR-D300 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity (U.S.A. This class...
VDRD250 User Guide
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.... Pictures may vary, so please read carefully. 6 LSQT1011 and other countries. ≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with models VDR-D300 and VDR-D250. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR ...GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are either ...
.... Pictures may vary, so please read carefully. 6 LSQT1011 and other countries. ≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with models VDR-D300 and VDR-D250. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ≥ LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR ...GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥ Microsoft®, Windows® and DirectX® are either ...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... CR2025 Shoulder strap VFC3506-1A AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DZ00018 USB cable K1HA05CD0014 CD-ROM LSFT0643 AV/S cable K2KZ9CB00001 (VDR-D250 only) Lens cap VYF3031 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM disc (Single sided) LM-AF30UB CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may...
... CR2025 Shoulder strap VFC3506-1A AC cable K2CA2CA00029 or K2CA2CA00025 DC cable K2GJ2DZ00018 USB cable K1HA05CD0014 CD-ROM LSFT0643 AV/S cable K2KZ9CB00001 (VDR-D250 only) Lens cap VYF3031 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM disc (Single sided) LM-AF30UB CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... [sVOLUMEr] (l 77) 24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 52) 15 LSQT1011 Before using Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300) Lens (VDR-D250) 1 2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 68) 3 Recording lamp (l 144) 4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 74, 21) 2 8 5 Terminal cover 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 104, 108) 3 7 USB...
... [sVOLUMEr] (l 77) 24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 52) 15 LSQT1011 Before using Parts identification and handling Parts identification and handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300) Lens (VDR-D250) 1 2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 68) 3 Recording lamp (l 144) 4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 74, 21) 2 8 5 Terminal cover 6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 104, 108) 3 7 USB...
VDRD250 User Guide
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..., hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb. Before using Parts identification and handling Attaching the lens cap (VDR-D250 only) Attach the lens cap to the tripod. (l 34) 18 LSQT1011
..., hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your finger and thumb. Before using Parts identification and handling Attaching the lens cap (VDR-D250 only) Attach the lens cap to the tripod. (l 34) 18 LSQT1011
VDRD250 User Guide
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... both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using a DVD-RAM disc) Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time VDR-D300 VDR-D250 XP 1 h 25 min (1 h 20 min) 1 h 30 min (1 h 25 min) Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 1150 mAh SP 1 h 35...
... both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using a DVD-RAM disc) Battery model number Voltage/ capacity Recording mode Maximum continuously recordable time VDR-D300 VDR-D250 XP 1 h 25 min (1 h 20 min) 1 h 30 min (1 h 25 min) Supplied battery/ 7.2 V/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 1150 mAh SP 1 h 35...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... will not charge. A The status indicator B lights and the power turns on . Turning the unit on/off ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on . ≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover opens. Do not use the AC...
... will not charge. A The status indicator B lights and the power turns on . Turning the unit on/off ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on . ≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card recording mode, the lens cover opens. Do not use the AC...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... ratio setting (l 66) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 105). ≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to select . (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover opens automatically. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 4 Press the...
... ratio setting (l 66) before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 105). ≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on . 2 Rotate the mode dial to select . (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover opens automatically. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. 4 Press the...
VDRD250 User Guide
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...is indicated as a guide for recording pictures compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording (l 54). ≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set [O.I.S.] to... [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250) for recording. ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be displayed.) A Shutter chance mark ± (The...
...is indicated as a guide for recording pictures compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording (l 54). ≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set [O.I.S.] to... [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250) for recording. ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be displayed.) A Shutter chance mark ± (The...
VDRD250 User Guide
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...Icon Aspect 3.1M 4:3 1M 4:3 0.3M 4:3 2 16:9 Number of pictures recorded with only horizontal lines. - The sides of pixels 2048k1512 1280k960 640k480 1920k1080 VDR-D250 Icon Aspect 2.3M 4:3 1M 4:3 0.3M 4:3 1.7 16:9 ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is high. - Number of a light...Even when it is filled with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. When the scene is still difficult to [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250). Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick. When the unit is ...
...Icon Aspect 3.1M 4:3 1M 4:3 0.3M 4:3 2 16:9 Number of pictures recorded with only horizontal lines. - The sides of pixels 2048k1512 1280k960 640k480 1920k1080 VDR-D250 Icon Aspect 2.3M 4:3 1M 4:3 0.3M 4:3 1.7 16:9 ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is high. - Number of a light...Even when it is filled with a 16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. When the scene is still difficult to [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250). Press the MENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and press the joystick. When the unit is ...
VDRD250 User Guide
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...using the image stabilizer function. (l 67) ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) (VDR-D300)/1.2 m (3.9 feet) (VDR-D250) or more the image quality is high, the subject may not be activated. Digital zoom function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW...the joystick. Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function You can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z) (VDR-D300)/4 cm (1.6z) (VDR-D250) away from the lens. (Macro function) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is...
...using the image stabilizer function. (l 67) ≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) (VDR-D300)/1.2 m (3.9 feet) (VDR-D250) or more the image quality is high, the subject may not be activated. Digital zoom function (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW...the joystick. Various recording functions Various recording functions Zoom in/out function You can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z) (VDR-D300)/4 cm (1.6z) (VDR-D250) away from the lens. (Macro function) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... to 10k. 2/3 NEXT To cancel the tele macro function Select [ ] again. ≥ If a sharper focus cannot be impressive. The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. - VDR-D250 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16z). ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick... and blurring the background, the image can be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (l 72) ≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function is canceled. - VDR-D300 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).
... to 10k. 2/3 NEXT To cancel the tele macro function Select [ ] again. ≥ If a sharper focus cannot be impressive. The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. - VDR-D250 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm (16z). ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . 1 Press the joystick... and blurring the background, the image can be achieved, adjust the focus manually. (l 72) ≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function is canceled. - VDR-D300 This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).
VDRD250 User Guide
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...zoom is used , we recommend that you record a moving subject while tracking it - O.I .S.] # [ON] and press the joystick. ∫ VDR-D250 ≥ The image stabilizer function does not work when the MagicPix function is used - When the unit is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during ..., then select [ ADVANCED] # [ O.I .S. Press the MENU button, then select [ and press the joystick. When recording in extremely dark places (VDR-D250 only) ≥ The image stabilizer function does not work in card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . When you turn...
...zoom is used , we recommend that you record a moving subject while tracking it - O.I .S.] # [ON] and press the joystick. ∫ VDR-D250 ≥ The image stabilizer function does not work when the MagicPix function is used - When the unit is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during ..., then select [ ADVANCED] # [ O.I .S. Press the MENU button, then select [ and press the joystick. When recording in extremely dark places (VDR-D250 only) ≥ The image stabilizer function does not work in card recording mode. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or . When you turn...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... adjustment This is one of light source during recording, or it may not function properly. Manual recording functions To set the white balance first. ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When the unit is turned on with a white subject. In this case, use the automatic white balance. ∫ About the white balance sensor A The...
... adjustment This is one of light source during recording, or it may not function properly. Manual recording functions To set the white balance first. ≥ (VDR-D250 only) When the unit is turned on with a white subject. In this case, use the automatic white balance. ∫ About the white balance sensor A The...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... LSQT1011 MNL 4/4 NEXT Recording 3 Move the joystick left or right to 1/8000 is displayed automatically. A MNL A Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 1/100 B OPEN VDR-D300 1/30 to 1/2000 BACK VDR-D250 1/30 to 1/500 ≥ The shutter speed closer to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment...
... LSQT1011 MNL 4/4 NEXT Recording 3 Move the joystick left or right to 1/8000 is displayed automatically. A MNL A Shutter speed: 1/60 to 1/8000 1/100 B OPEN VDR-D300 1/30 to 1/2000 BACK VDR-D250 1/30 to 1/500 ≥ The shutter speed closer to select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). Manual recording functions Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on a TV with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/ [ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250)) on the TV setting, the pictures may be squeezed horizontally. With a TV ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing...
... menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on a TV with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/ [ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250)) on the TV setting, the pictures may be squeezed horizontally. With a TV ∫ To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3) When playing...
VDRD250 User Guide
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... the printer with other products 7 Select the paper size setting on [ DATE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not capable of pictures recorded when [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250) is canceled and the screen returns to the printer : No frame print : Frame print ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer...
... the printer with other products 7 Select the paper size setting on [ DATE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not capable of pictures recorded when [ 2 ] (VDR-D300)/[ 1.7 ] (VDR-D250) is canceled and the screen returns to the printer : No frame print : Frame print ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer...
VDRD250 User Guide
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O.I .S. QUALITY] (l 55) [ CLOCK SET] (l 45) ∫ [ ADVANCED] [ ß FLASH]* (l 68) [ RED EYE]* (l 69) [ßw FLASH LEVEL]* (l 69) [ O.I .S.] (VDR-D300) (l 67) [ EIS EIS] (VDR-D250) (l 67) [ FADE COLOR] (l 60) [ REC LAMP] (l 144) [ ZOOM MIC] (l 57) ∫ [ SETUP] [ DISPLAY] (l 144) [ DATE/TIME] (l 46) [ DATE FORMAT] (l 46) [ POWER SAVE] (l 144) [ AGS AGS]* (l ... SAVE] (l 144) [ BEEP SOUND] (l 144) [ LCD SET] (l 47) [ EVF EVF SET] (l 47) [ INITIAL SET] (l 144) [ JOYSTICK LED] (l 144) [ DEMO DEMO MODE] (l 144) ∫ [ LANGUAGE] (l 41) * VDR-D300 only Others 142 LSQT1011
O.I .S. QUALITY] (l 55) [ CLOCK SET] (l 45) ∫ [ ADVANCED] [ ß FLASH]* (l 68) [ RED EYE]* (l 69) [ßw FLASH LEVEL]* (l 69) [ O.I .S.] (VDR-D300) (l 67) [ EIS EIS] (VDR-D250) (l 67) [ FADE COLOR] (l 60) [ REC LAMP] (l 144) [ ZOOM MIC] (l 57) ∫ [ SETUP] [ DISPLAY] (l 144) [ DATE/TIME] (l 46) [ DATE FORMAT] (l 46) [ POWER SAVE] (l 144) [ AGS AGS]* (l ... SAVE] (l 144) [ BEEP SOUND] (l 144) [ LCD SET] (l 47) [ EVF EVF SET] (l 47) [ INITIAL SET] (l 144) [ JOYSTICK LED] (l 144) [ DEMO DEMO MODE] (l 144) ∫ [ LANGUAGE] (l 41) * VDR-D300 only Others 142 LSQT1011
VDRD250 User Guide
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...; O.I.S. 2 Still picture recording 2 R 100 MNL AWB 1/100 OPEN 3dB 3:30 PM 12.15.2006 ; 10× MEGA O.I .S. (VDR-D300) EIS (VDR-D250) Image stabilizer Power LCD 1/100 Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number 0dB Gain value Soft skin mode Tele macro , Fade (White), Fade (...DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R Flash (VDR-D300 only) Red eye reduction (VDR-D300 only) Shutter chance mark Self-Timer recording MEGA OIS (VDR-D300 only) Number of recording pixels for still pictures VDR-D300 2048k1512 1920k1080 VDR-D250 1760k1320 1760k992 VDR-D300/VDR-D250...
...; O.I.S. 2 Still picture recording 2 R 100 MNL AWB 1/100 OPEN 3dB 3:30 PM 12.15.2006 ; 10× MEGA O.I .S. (VDR-D300) EIS (VDR-D250) Image stabilizer Power LCD 1/100 Shutter speed OPEN, F2.0 F number 0dB Gain value Soft skin mode Tele macro , Fade (White), Fade (...DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R Flash (VDR-D300 only) Red eye reduction (VDR-D300 only) Shutter chance mark Self-Timer recording MEGA OIS (VDR-D300 only) Number of recording pixels for still pictures VDR-D300 2048k1512 1920k1080 VDR-D250 1760k1320 1760k992 VDR-D300/VDR-D250...