Panasonic DVD ecam VDR VDR D210 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera

Model No.

VDR-D310

VDR-D230

VDR-D210

VDR-D310

VDR-D230

VDR-D210

Video light

–

SD card

compatible

–

Computer

software

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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WARNING

CLASS 1

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL

OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE

SWALLOWED BY YOUNG

CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE

SD CARD.

LASER PRODUCT

IEC 60825-1:2001

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To

ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or

attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use

only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

Panasonic

VDR-D230/VDR-D310

Responsible party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Support Contact:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

VDR-D230/

VDR-D310

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the

unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for

future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for

long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

≥ AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture may form on the disc and inside the

unit.

≥ DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE

POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT

IN USE.

≥ STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA ... Store and

handle your camera in a manner that will not

subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid

shaking and striking). Your camera contains a

sensitive pick-up device which could be

damaged by improper handling or storage.

WARNING

≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your camera

and power supply should not be exposed to

rain or moisture. Do not connect the power

supply or operate your camera if it gets wet.

Your camera has been designed for outdoor

use, however it is not designed to sustain

direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow,

sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or

even a cup of coffee. This action could

permanently damage the internal parts of your

camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this

unit. There are no user serviceable parts

inside. Unplug your camera from the power

supply before cleaning.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning

your camera body.

CAUTION

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

≥ TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a

commercial camera lens solution and lens

paper when cleaning the lens. Improper

cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥ TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMERA ... Before handling your camera,

make sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products, such as suntan lotion,

as it may damage the finish.

OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥ DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMERA WITH THE

EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS

THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE

INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

≥ DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMERA TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such

as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next

to a heater, etc... This action could

permanently damage the internal parts of your

camera.

∫ Indemnity concerning recording content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of

this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

IMPORTANT

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only.

Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the

holders of the copyrights.

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Batteries

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥ Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Insert with poles aligned.

≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥ Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

≥ Keep out of reach of children

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with

water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly

with water, and then consult a doctor.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.

Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.

Button-type battery

Battery pack

60 oC (140 oF)

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 V.

But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the

voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AV adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC

cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the

power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the

AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

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-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and

ask for the correct method of disposal.

≥ SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥ miniSD Logo is a trademark.

≥ Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited

viewing.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and

other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision

Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise

authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

≥ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“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 registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the

U.S.

≥ Intel , Intel Core Solo, Intel Core Duo and Pentium are the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

≥ Macintosh and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries.

≥ Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered

trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

These operating instructions are designed for use with models VDR-D310, VDR-D230 and VDR-D210.

Pictures may be slightly different from the original.

≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model VDR-D310, however, parts of the

explanation refer to different models.

≥ Depending on the model, some functions are not available.

≥ Features may vary, so please read carefully.

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Recording with the video light

Contents

(VDR-D230) ............................................. 54

Backlight compensation function ............. 55

Fade in/fade out function ......................... 55

Soft skin mode ......................................... 56

Tele macro function (VDR-D310)............. 57

MagicPix function..................................... 57

Self-timer recording

Before using

Features ................................................10

Quick Guide..........................................12

Accessories..........................................15

Parts identification and handling .......16

Using the LCD monitor.............................19

Using the viewfinder.................................20

Using the remote control (VDR-D310) .....20

Discs and cards....................................22

Discs that can be used on this unit...........22

Cards that you can use with this unit

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)........................... 58

Recording guideline function.................... 58

Wide mode............................................... 59

Image stabilizer function .......................... 59

Wind noise reduction function.................. 59

Manual recording functions................60

Scene mode............................................. 60

Manual focus adjustment......................... 61

White balance .......................................... 61

Manual shutter speed/

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230) ...........................26

Disc and card handling.............................27

aperture adjustment................................. 63

Setup

Playback

Power supply........................................28

Charging the battery.................................28

Connecting to the AC outlet .....................32

Turning the unit on/off...............................32

Inserting/removing a disc....................33

Inserting/removing an SD card

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........................35

Selecting a mode..................................36

How to use the joystick .......................36

Switching the language.......................40

Using the menu screen........................40

Setting date and time...........................42

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.....43

Motion picture playback......................65

Still picture playback (JPEG still

pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........69

Editing

Editing scenes......................................71

Deleting scenes ....................................... 71

Dividing a scene....................................... 72

Combining scenes ................................... 72

Using playlists......................................73

What is a playlist?.................................... 73

Creating a new playlist............................. 73

Playing back a playlist.............................. 74

Editing a playlist....................................... 74

Editing still pictures

Recording

Before recording ..................................44

Recording motion pictures .................46

Recording modes and recordable time

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........................78

Deleting still pictures................................ 78

Locking still pictures................................. 79

DPOF setting ........................................... 79

available for the motion picture ................47

Recording MPEG still pictures

(VDR-D210)..............................................48

Recording still pictures (JPEG still

pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........49

Number of pixels and picture quality for

still picture recording ................................52

Various recording functions ...............53

Zoom in/out function.................................53

Recording yourself ...................................54

Disc and card management

Disc management ................................81

Finalizing a disc ....................................... 81

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW .......................... 82

Protecting a disc ...................................... 82

Formatting discs....................................... 82

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Displaying disc information.......................83

Card management

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........................83

Formatting an SD card .............................83

Before using with a computer

(Macintosh).........................................108

What you can do with a computer.......... 108

Contents on provided CD-ROM............. 109

Operating environment .......................... 110

Installation (Macintosh)..................... 111

Reading the operating instructions of the

software application ................................111

Software application uninstallation..........111

Using discs on a computer

With other products

With a TV...............................................85

Playback on TV ........................................85

With a DVD recorder/player.................86

Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player,

computer etc.............................................86

Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a

DVD recorder’s hard disk .........................87

With a VCR............................................87

Recording (dubbing) images onto

(Macintosh)......................................... 112

Creating a DVD-Video on a computer

from a recorded disc .............................. 112

To disconnect USB cable safely............. 113

Using an SD card on a computer

(Macintosh)......................................... 114

Connection............................................. 114

Copying still picture files to a computer ..... 114

To disconnect USB cable safely............. 115

other video devices ..................................87

With a printer (PictBridge)

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230).........................88

Others

With a computer

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Menus.................................................. 116

Menu list................................................. 116

Other menus .......................................... 117

Indications .......................................... 118

Indications.............................................. 118

Messages............................................... 121

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ....................................... 123

Frequently asked questions..............124

Troubleshooting.................................127

Cautions for use.................................133

Explanation of terms..........................136

Specifications.....................................138

Number of recordable pictures on an

SD card (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)........... 141

Optional accessories.........................143

Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ............................ 144

Request for Service Notice

(USA Only) ..........................................145

Limited Warranty

Before using with a computer

(Windows).............................................91

What you can do with a computer............91

Contents on provided CD-ROM ...............92

Operating environment.............................94

End User License Agreement ..................97

Installation (Windows) .........................97

Installing DVD-RAM Driver.......................98

Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE.................99

Installing DVDfunSTUDIO......................100

Starting the applications .........................100

Reading the operating instructions of the

software applications..............................101

Software application uninstallation .........101

Connection and recognition

(Windows)...........................................102

Connection and recognition procedures ....102

About the computer display....................103

To disconnect USB cable safely.............104

Verifying the unit is correctly recognized

by the computer......................................104

Creating a DVD-Video disc on a

(For USA Customers).........................146

Customer Services Directory............147

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ...148

Index....................................................149

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

computer (Windows)..........................105

Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from

a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format)........105

Guía española para el uso rápido.....151

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Before using

Features

∫ Easy recording! (l 46)

No need to search for the recording start position.

The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.

∫ Easy playback! (l 65)

Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.

You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.

∫ Editing scenes! (l 71, 73)

You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favorite scenes together and then easily

record (dub) this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder.

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Before using

If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R disc recorded in this unit (that has not been finalized) into

another device such as DVD recorder, computer, etc., the disc may become unusable.

Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices. (l 81)

∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 86)

Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm (3z) discs to play back the scenes

recorded with this unit.

If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can copy (dub) scenes recorded on a disc with this unit

to the hard disk.

∫ Using with a computer! (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (l 91)

You can enjoy editing scenes with the software on the supplied CD-ROM and creating original

DVD-Video discs.

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Before using

∫ How to turn on/off the power

While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON

switch to ON/OFF.

Quick Guide

∫ Charging the battery

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC outlet.

Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug

it in.

∫ Inserting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder

and slide it until it clicks.

∫ Inserting/removing a disc

Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and

release it.

Open the cover of the disc compartment

by hand and insert/remove the disc.

∫ Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the

battery to remove it.

Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE

on the cover of the disc compartment to

close the cover.

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Before using

Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Slide the card slot cover to open.

Insert/remove the SD card into/from the

card slot.

Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

Securely close the card slot cover.

∫ Recording still pictures (JPEG

still pictures) (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230)

∫ Recording motion pictures

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select

VDR-D310:

Press the Photoshot button [

] halfway

in order to adjust focusing. (For auto

focusing only)

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Before using

Press the Photoshot button [

take the picture.

] fully to

Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause

:: Skip playback (backward)

9: Skip playback (forward)

∫:

Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

VDR-D230:

Press the Photoshot button [

∫ Still picture playback (JPEG still

pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select

∫ Motion picture playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select

Select the file to be played back.

Press the joystick.

Select the scene to be played back.

Move the joystick to operate.

Press the joystick.

1/;: Slide show start/pause.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

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Before using

∫:

Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

(VDR-D310)

CGA-DU12

Battery pack

(VDR-D230/VDR-D210)

CGR-DU06

AC adaptor

PV-DAC14D

AC cable

K2CA2CA00029 or

K2CA2CA00025

DC cable

K2GJ2DC00011

AV/S cable

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

K2KZ9CB00001

AV cable

(VDR-D210)

K2KC4CB00020

Remote control

(VDR-D310)

N2QAEC000023

Button-type battery

(VDR-D310)

CR2025

Lens cap

LSYK2004

USB cable

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

K1HA05CD0014

CD-ROM

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

LSFT0713

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Before using

Viewfinder (l 20)

VDR-D310:

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright

or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and

does not affect the recorded picture.

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium

Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –

special handling may apply.

See

Delete button [ ] (l 71, 75, 78)

LCD monitor open part (l 19)

DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 32)

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

10 Battery holder (l 28)

11 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 32)

12 Status indicator (l 32)

13 Video light button [LIGHT] (VDR-D230)

(l 54)

Parts identification and

handling

14 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/

PC] (l 33, 103, 113)

15 Mode dial (l 36)

16 Joystick (l 36)

17 Recording start/stop button (l 46)

18 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 33)

19 20

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D310)

Lens (VDR-D230/VDR-D210)

Video light (VDR-D230) (l 54)

Microphone (built-in, stereo)

White balance sensor (l 62)

19 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 53)

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 67)

Remote control sensor (VDR-D310) (l 21)

20 Photoshot button [

21 Accessory shoe

≥ Accessories, such as a video DC light

(optional), are attached here.

22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 43)

] (l 48, 49)

Menu button [MENU] (l 40)

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28 Audio-video output terminal [A/V]

(l 85, 87)

29 Speaker

30 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] (l 45, 60, 61)

31 Reset button [RESET] (l 130)

32 Card slot cover [SD CARD] (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230) (l 35)

33 Card access lamp (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(l 36)

23 Tripod receptacle (l 19)

34 Card slot (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (l 35)

35 USB terminal [ ] (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(l 88, 102, 112)

24 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 28)

VDR-D310

VDR-D230

36 Disc compartment (l 33)

37 Grip belt (l 18)

VDR-D210

25 LCD monitor (l 19)

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright

or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and

does not affect the recorded picture.

26 Terminal cover

27 Microphone terminal [MIC] (VDR-D310)

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥ When the unit is connected with the AC

adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard

depending on the microphone type. In this

case, please switch to the battery for the

power supply and the noise will stop.

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Before using

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

Using grip belt

through the belt.

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

U.S.A. only

When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is

attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag

before use.

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

Flip the belt.

Take off the tag.

Replace the belt.

Adjust the belt length and the pad

position.

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

Flip the belt.

Adjust the length.

Replace the belt.

During recording

The removed lens cap can be attached to the

lens cap fixture.

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the

lens.

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Before using

∫ VDR-D230/VDR-D210

Lens hood

In order to attach it, rotate it

clockwise B.

Rotate the lens hood counter-

clockwise A to remove it.

∫ VDR-D310

In order to attach it, place into slot

B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the unit to the optional

tripod.

(Please carefully read the operating instructions

for how to attach the unit to the tripod.)

≥ When the tripod is used, the card slot cover

cannot be opened. Insert an SD card before

attaching this unit to the tripod. (l 35)

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the

LCD monitor.

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Before using

The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

deactivated.)

1 Place your finger on the LCD

monitor open part A and pull the

LCD monitor out in the direction

of the arrow.

≥ The brightness of the viewfinder (l 43) and

the field of view (l 43) can be adjusted.

Using the remote control

(VDR-D310)

≥ It can open up to 90o.

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

DATE/

TIME

ZOOM

monitor as desired.

VOL

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or

90o B towards the viewfinder.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

ENTER

≥ The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

(l 43)

≥ The unit may be damaged or fail if the LCD

monitor is forcibly opened or rotated.

≥ If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180x towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT,

On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

(l 86)

Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 42)

Playback operation buttons (l 66)

Delete button [ ]*

Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 41)

Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]*

Using the viewfinder

Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*

Menu button [MENU]* (l 41)

Pull out the viewfinder.

10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 41)

* means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

unit.

∫ Install a button-type battery

Install the supplied button-type battery in the

remote control before using it.

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Before using

1 While pressing the stopper A,

∫ Remote control usable range

pull out the battery holder.

The distance between the remote control and the

unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx.

5 m (16 feet)

Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and

right

2 Set the button-type battery with

its (r) mark facing upward and

then put the battery holder back

in place.

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the

unit may not operate properly even within the

usable ranges.

∫ Concerning the button-type battery

≥ When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number:

CR2025). The battery should normally last

about 1 year, however this depends on how

frequently the unit is used.

≥ Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.

CR2025 only. Use of another battery may

present a risk of fire or explosion.

Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away

from children.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in

fire.

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Before using

Discs and cards

Discs that can be used on this unit

Disc type

DVD-RAM

8 cm (3z)

DVD-RW

8 cm (3z)

Single sided/

double sided

Single sided/double sided

(DVD-RAM

Ver. 2.1)

[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)]

Recording format

DVD Video

Recording format

(VR format)

DVD Video

Recording format

(VR format)

DVD-Video format

(Video format)

Characteristic

Rewritable disc

One time recording

disc

Display on the screen

Indication in these

instructions

(RAM)

(-RW‹VR›)

(-RW‹V›)

Functions

≥ Deleting recorded scenes

≥ Editing on this unit

≥ Playback on other

–

products

≥ Recording after finalizing

–

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Before using

Disc type

DVD-R

8 cm (3z)

DVD-R DL

8 cm (3z)

Single sided/double sided

Dual layer on single side

(DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)

(DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0)

Recording format

DVD-Video format

(Video format)

DVD-Video format

(Video format)

Characteristic

One time recording disc

Display on the screen

Indication in these

instructions

(-R)

Functions

≥ Deleting recorded scenes

≥ Editing on this unit

≥ Playback on other

–

products

≥ Recording after finalizing

–

¥: available –: not available

*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l 82)

*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm (3z) discs.

*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.

*4 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 81) Playback is possible on compatible products.

*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 81) Playback of DVD-R DL is possible on compatible products.

*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l 82)

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Before using

≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, DVD-R and DVD-R DL are referred to as the

“DVD-R”.

≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit. (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double

sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥ Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from

these containers prior to use.

≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic discs. Usually discs compatible with the DVD standard

can be used for recording and playback with no problems. However, some commercially available

discs do not meet the DVD standard for quality and performance. If you use one of these discs, you

may not be able to record or playback normally. (The message “RECOMMENDED TO USE

PANASONIC DISC” appears.) Refer to the following support site for information about discs that have

been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.)

≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on other products.

≥ Recording on DVD-R in DVD Video Recording format is not supported.

≥ When using DVD-RW or DVD-R, do not perform the following as it may make the disc

unusable.

jRecord on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit.

jRecord on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products.

jInsert an un-finalized disc in any other products.

∫ About format types

What is the DVD Video Recording format (VR

format)?

What is the DVD-Video format (Video

format)?

This is a format for recording on DVD discs

which allows you to record and erase repeatedly

and create playlists. You can record on DVD-

RAM and DVD-RW in VR format with this unit.

By finalizing the disc, it can be played back on

most DVD players.

You can record on DVD-RW and DVD-R in

Video format with this unit.

≥ If a disc is recorded in VR format, the data can be exported on a computer.

∫ About DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)

DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs have two layers of recording/playback surface on one side.

If the first layer (L0) becomes full during recording, the recording continues uninterrupted on the second

layer (L1). However, the recorded picture is divided into 2 scenes at the point where the layers switch.

The unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play the whole of the disc

continuously like a normal disc. However, the image or sound momentarily stop at the point where the

layers switch.

∫ Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit

≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm (3z)

≥ Double layer discs other than DVD-R DL

≥ CD-RW

≥ CD-R

≥ iRW

≥ iR

≥ CD-ROM

≥ CD

≥ DVD-ROM

≥ DVD-Video

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Before using

When using brand-new DVD-RW

When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-

Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 24, About format types)

1 When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit,

the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then

press the joystick.

2 Select format type, then press the joystick.

[VIDEO]: DVD-Video format

[VR]:

DVD Video Recording format

3 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the

joystick.

≥ To change the format type, format the disc again. (l 82)

If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

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Cards that you can use with this unit (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Card type

Capacity

SD Memory Card

SDHC Memory Card

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB,

512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

4 GB

Indication in these

instructions

(SD)

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only use

SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC Memory

cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using an SDHC Memory

card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device.)

≥ For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are

referred to as the “SD card”.

≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.

≥ Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

≥ This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD

Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card is formatted on other products (such as a computer),

the time spent for recording may become longer and you may not be able to use the SD card. (l 83)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.

≥ When the write-protect switch A on SD card is locked, no recording, deletion or

editing will be possible on the card.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

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Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recording/playback surface or the

terminal surface.

∫ When inserting/removing a disc

Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get dirty and avoid fingerprints.

≥ If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, images

cannot be recorded or played back normally and the following phenomena may occur:

jRecording or playback becomes impossible.

jPlayback image stops momentarily or sound is interrupted during playback.

jBlock noise appears on playback images.

jThe message “PLEASE CHECK FOR SCRATCHES OR STAINS ON DISC.” appears.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

≥ Be careful about scratches and dirt.

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

(This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥ Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or

other hard writing implements.

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other

solvent.

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.

jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.

jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥ Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.

≥ Do not place in the following areas:

jIn direct sunlight.

jIn very dusty or humid areas.

jNear a heater.

jLocations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

jWhere static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ Put discs and cards back in their cases for protection when not using them.

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Setup

Power supply

Inserting the battery

Push the battery against the battery

holder and slide it until it clicks.

Charging the battery

When this unit is purchased, the battery is not

charged. Charge the battery before using this

unit.

≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not charge.

Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever,

slide the battery to remove it.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Put the battery on the battery

mount by aligning the mark, and

then securely plug it in.

≥ The output plug of the AC cable is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.

As shown in A, there is a gap.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

∫ Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging

≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

OFF/ON switch to OFF and check that the

status indicator is off.

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while,

the lamp will light up and normal

charging will start.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the

CHARGE lamp flashes and the

charging time will be longer than

normal.

≥ Battery charging time (l 29)

≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

(l 15, 143)

≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

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Setup

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity is

60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become longer.

∫ Charging time

≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximations.

≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.

VDR-D310:

Battery model number

Voltage/capacity

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

Charging time

2 h 25 min

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

3 h 55 min

VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

Battery model number

Voltage/capacity

Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06 (optional)

7.2 V/640 mAh

1 h 40 min

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

7.2 V/1150 mAh

7.2 V/2040 mAh

2 h 25 min

3 h 55 min

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∫ Recordable time (When using a DVD-RAM disc)

≥ The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses

indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.

≥ The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping

recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.

≥ “1 h 25 min” indicates 1 hour 25 minutes.

VDR-D310:

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Battery model

number

Voltage/

capacity

Recording

mode

Actual recordable

time

1 h 25 min

(1 h 20 min)

35 min

(35 min)

Supplied battery/

7.2 V/

1 h 40 min

(1 h 30 min)

45 min

(40 min)

CGA-DU12 (optional)

1150 mAh

1 h 45 min

(1 h 40 min)

45 min

(45 min)

2 h 50 min

(2 h 40 min)

1 h 15 min

(1 h 10 min)

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

3 h 10 min

(3 h)

1 h 25 min

(1 h 20 min)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

3 h 20 min

(3 h 5 min)

1 h 30 min

(1 h 20 min)

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VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

Battery model

number

Voltage/

capacity

Recording

mode

Actual recordable

time

1 h 5 min

(1 h)

30 min

(25 min)

Supplied battery/

7.2 V/

1 h 20 min

(1 h 10 min)

35 min

(30 min)

CGR-DU06 (optional)

640 mAh

1 h 25 min

(1 h 15 min)

35 min

(30 min)

2 h

(1 h 50 min)

55 min

(50 min)

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

2 h 20 min

(2 h 10 min)

1 h

(55 min)

CGA-DU12 (optional)

2 h 30 min

(2 h 15 min)

1 h 5 min

(1 h)

3 h 50 min

(3 h 30 min)

1 h 40 min

(1 h 35 min)

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

4 h 30 min

(4 h 5 min)

2 h

(1 h 50 min)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

4 h 45 min

(4 h 20 min)

2 h 5 min

(1 h 55 min)

≥ 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.

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Setup

How to turn on the power

Connecting to the AC outlet

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. (l 42)

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC

adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC

How to turn off the power

adaptor.

While pressing the button A, set the

OFF/ON switch to OFF.

3 Connect 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.

The status indicator B goes off when the power

turns off.

Turning the unit on/off

≥ 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 (l 136) may not function properly.

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∫ To turn off the power

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.

Close the LCD monitor and retract

the viewfinder.

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.

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.

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit

is not being used.

How to turn the power on and off

with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

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.

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.

∫ To turn on the power

Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

1 Fit the battery or connect the AC

adaptor.

2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once

and release it.

The status indicator lights and the power turns

on.

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A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp

blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will

open slightly.

∫ Removing disc

While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the

edge of the disc and gently lift it out.

3 Open 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.

Recording/playback side

Pickup lens

≥ Take care not to touch the recording/playback

sides of a disc when inserting or removing it.

4 Push 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. (l 25)

∫ 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

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Setup

“SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with

the “SIDE A” mark.

touch the area around the pickup lens for it

becomes extremely hot.

After 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.

“SIDE A” mark

The 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.

Inserting/removing an SD

card (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230)

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.

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be

sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

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.

1 Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to

turn off the power.

≥ Check that the status indicator has gone off.

≥ 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.

(l 122, About recovery)

2 Slide the card slot cover to open.

≥ 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. (l 24, 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

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3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

Selecting a mode

The mode dial is used to switch between

from the card slot.

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.

≥ 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.

4 Securely close the card slot

cover.

Video recording mode (l 46)

Use this to record motion pictures on a

disc.

∫ 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.

Video playback mode (l 65)

Use this to play back motion pictures on

a disc.

Picture recording mode (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230) (l 49)

Use this to record still pictures on an

∫ Card access lamp

SD card.

Picture playback mode (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230) (l 69)

Use this to play back still pictures on an

SD card.

≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.

≥ 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.

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.

sRemoving the SD card

sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode

dial

sRemoving the battery or disconnecting

the AC adaptor

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of

files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.

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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.

1 Move the joystick up, down, left

or right to select the scene to be

played back and press the

joystick.

Select by moving up.

Select by moving down.

Select by moving left.

Select by moving right.

Press the joystick to select the item.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 40)

The selected scene is played back on the full

screen.

The operation icon is automatically displayed on

the screen.

Operations during recording

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

2 Move the joystick up, down, left

1 Press the center of the joystick,

and icons will be displayed on

the screen.

or right to operate.

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the center of the joystick is pressed.

1/2NEXT

≥ The indication disappears when the center of

the joystick is pressed again.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick

is moved down.

2 Move the joystick up, left or right

to select an item.

Operations during playback

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

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About the operation icons displayed in each mode

About auto mode and manual mode (l 45)

Video recording mode

1/2NEXT

2/2NEXT

3/3NEXT

4/4NEXT

Icon

Direction

Function

Page

Backlight compensation

Fade

(1/2)

Help mode

MagicPix

(2/2)

Soft skin mode

Tele macro (VDR-D310)

White balance

Iris or gain value

Shutter speed

In manual mode

(3/3)

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

Manual focus adjustment

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

Video playback mode

Icon

1/;

∫

Direction

Function

Page

Playback/pause

Stop playback and show thumbnails

Skip

Rewind

Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause)

Skip

Fast forward

Forward slow/frame playback (during pause)

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Picture recording mode (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

1/2NEXT

2/2NEXT

3/3NEXT

4/4NEXT

Icon

Direction

Function

Page

Backlight compensation

Self timer

(1/2)

Help mode

Soft skin mode

(2/2)

Tele macro (VDR-D310)

White balance

In manual mode

(3/3)

Iris or gain value

Shutter speed

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

Manual focus adjustment

Picture playback mode (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Icon

1/;

∫

Direction

Function

Page

Slide show start/pause

Stop playback and show thumbnails

Playback previous picture (during pause)

Playback next picture (during pause)

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∫ Help mode

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

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

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen

1 Press the joystick to display the

icon during the recording pause.

display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press

the joystick.

1/3 NEXT

1/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[

1/2NEXT

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

3 Move the joystick up, left or right

to select the desired icon.

Using the menu screen

Refer to “Menu list” (l 116) for information about

the menus.

EXIT

1/2NEXT

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

≥ 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].

The menu displayed differs depending on the

position of the mode dial.

EXIT

≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

1/2NEXT

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Setup

2 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired top

menu.

7 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

3 Move the joystick right or press

the joystick.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

4 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the submenu item.

≥ The menu screen does not appear during

recording or playing. You cannot start other

operations while the menu screen appears.

Operating with remote control

(VDR-D310)

The menu screen transition is the same as when

the buttons on the main unit are used.

5 Move the joystick right or press

1 Press the MENU button.

the joystick.

ENTER

6 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired item.

2 Select a menu item.

ENTER

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≥ Use the direction buttons (3,4,2,1) and

ENTER button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

move the joystick up or down to

set the desired value.

3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

ENTER

≥ The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...

≥ The 12-hour system is used to display the time.

3 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds when

the joystick is pressed.

≥ After pressing the MENU button to finish the

setting, check the date and time display.

Setting date and time

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 press the joystick. Perform

steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.

∫ Changing the date and time display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]

# [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and

press the joystick.

≥ You can also show or change the date and

time display by repeatedly pressing the DATE/

TIME button on the remote control.

(VDR-D310)

If the screen shows the incorrect date and time,

then adjust it.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

[DATE]

[D/T]

select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET]

# [YES] and press the joystick.

DEC.15.2007

DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM

[OFF]

∫ Changing the display style

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP]

# [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style

and press the joystick.

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select the item to be set. Then,

Display style

[Y/M/D]

Screen display

2007.DEC.15

[M/D/Y]

DEC.15.2007

[D/M/Y]

15.DEC.2007

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2 Move the joystick up or down to

≥ The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

select the item to be adjusted.

Then, move the joystick left or

right to make the adjustment.

≥ Make sure to check the time before recording.

≥ If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in

lithium battery has run down. Use the following

steps to charge the battery. When you turn on

the power for the first time after charging, a

message asking you to set the date and time

will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and

time.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery

Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery

to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will

be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.

24 hours and the battery will save the date and

time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the OFF/

ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still

being recharged.)

The bar display moves.

∫ [LCD SET]

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the LCD monitor

[COLOR]:

Color level of the LCD monitor

∫ [EVF SET]

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Brightness of the viewfinder

≥ To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,

extend the viewfinder and close the LCD

monitor to activate the viewfinder.

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness and color level

of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥ These settings will not affect the images

actually recorded.

Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder

Adjusting the brightness and

color level

1 ^{Press the MENU button, then}

select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or

[EVF SET] # [YES] and press the

joystick.

Adjusting the field of view

Adjust the focus by sliding the

eyepiece corrector knob.

0h00m00s

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Before recording

Basic camera positioning

Hold the camera with both hands.

Put your hand through the grip belt.

Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

Keep your arms near your body.

Slightly open your legs.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will

become dark in the recording.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another

person or an object.

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∫ About auto mode

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO,

and color balance (white balance) and focusing will

be adjusted automatically.

jAuto white balance (l 136)

jAuto focusing (l 137)

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the

aperture and shutter speed are automatically

adjusted for an optimum brightness.

(When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)

≥ Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If

so, manually adjust these settings.

jScene mode (l 60)

jWhite balance (l 61)

jShutter speed (l 63)

jIris/gain value (l 63)

jFocus (l 61)

∫ Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) (VDR-D310)

This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause

recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.

≥ If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position

while recording on a disc, it is automatically set to recording pause.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [AGS] #

[ON] and press the joystick.

≥ The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a

subject right above or right below you. In these cases, set [AGS] to [OFF] then continue the

recording.

≥ Use the recording start/stop button to pause the recording. The AGS function is only a backup

function for when you forget to pause the recording.

≥ The time it takes the unit to be put into recording pause after being tilted upside down varies

depending on the operating conditions.

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Recording motion pictures

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Record motion pictures onto a disc.

≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a

wide-screen TV.

To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l 59) before recording the

images or when watching them on the connected TV (l 85).

≥ 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 may not

function properly.

1 Turn the unit on.

2 Rotate the mode dial to select

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

4 Press the recording start/stop

button to start recording.

To end the recording

Press the recording start/stop button again to pause

recording.

≥ [¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move

this unit until [;] is green.

≥ The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and

pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.

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≥ When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically

turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.

This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l 117, [POWER SAVE])

Screen indications in the video recording mode

Recording mode

30min

0h00m10s

Remaining time left for recording

(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0min]

flashes red.)

Recording time elapsed

≥ The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per side): 999 (Even if there is remaining capacity for

recording on a disc, you may not be able to record 999 scenes.)

≥ Maximum number of dates on a disc (per side): 99 (Even if scenes are recorded on the same day,

they may be grouped on a different recording date.) (l 67)

≥ Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take

care not to block this microphone.

≥ Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.

≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is

closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥ While “WRITING CONTROL DATA TO THE DISC. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT.” is displayed, do not

disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery as doing so may make the disc unusable.

≥ While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the

battery. If you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on.

(l 122, About recovery)

The ACCESS/PC lamp lights immediately after recording finishes. While it lights, the disc is rotating

and disc information is being recorded. If you run while holding the unit or swing it, the recorded

images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it.

Recording modes and recordable time available for the

motion picture

Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.

Press the MENU button, then select

[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired

item and press the joystick.

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∫ Approximate recordable time for 1 disc (single sided)

Recording mode

Disc type

(High quality)

(Normal)

(Long play)

DVD-RAM

DVD-R DL

Approx. 18 min

Approx. 35 min

Approx. 37 min

Approx. 69 min

Approx. 75 min

Approx. 138 min

Image quality

prioritized

Recording time

prioritized

≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically

varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This

means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.

≥ Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.

jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background

jWhen the unit is moved too much or too fast

jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded

(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)

Recording MPEG still pictures (VDR-D210)

Record the still picture on a disc.

Press the Photoshot button [ ].

The still picture is recorded in 7 seconds.

≥ The recording mode is the same as set for motion picture recording.

≥ You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. (l 51)

≥ The sound cannot be recorded.

≥ Still pictures and motion pictures cannot be recorded at the same time.

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Recording still pictures (JPEG still pictures)

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(SD)

Record the still picture on an SD card.

≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [

] (VDR-D310)/[ 0.2 ] (VDR-D230) for

recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9).

To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording

(l 52).

≥ 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 may not

function properly.

1 Turn the unit on.

2 Rotate the mode dial to select

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

∫ VDR-D310

4 Press the Photoshot button [

]

halfway in order to adjust focusing.

(For auto focusing only)

The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed

and the unit focuses on the subject automatically.

≥ If [O.I.S.] (l 59) is set to [ON], the image stabilizer

function will become more effective when the

Photoshot button [

] is pressed halfway.

([ ] (MEGA optical image stabilizer) will be

MEGA

displayed.)

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Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.):

¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

Focusing

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful.

≥ The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the Photoshot

button [

] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for

recording.

¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded.

± (The white lamp lights up.): Almost in focus

Focus area

5 Press the Photoshot button [

]

fully to take the picture.

∫ VDR-D230

4 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the

center of screen (when auto focus is selected).

≥ For information about the number of recordable still pictures on an SD card (l 141)

≥ The sound cannot be recorded.

≥ If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.

≥ The Photoshot button [

] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway. (VDR-D310)

≥ If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [

], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (

is displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the

following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged.

jTurn the unit off.

jRemove the SD card.

jOperate the mode dial.

≥ Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.

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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.

Screen indications in picture recording mode

Remaining number of still pictures

(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.)

Size of still pictures

R 100

Quality 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.

Recording with a shutter operation effect

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].

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Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording

∫ [PICTURE SIZE]

Changing the recording size.

Press the MENU button, then select

[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired

item and press the joystick.

VDR-D310:

Icon

Aspect

4:3

Number of pixels

2048k1512

1280k960

3.1M

4:3

0.3M

4:3

640k480

16:9

1920k1080

VDR-D230:

Icon

0.3M

Aspect

4:3

Number of pixels

640k480

0.2

16:9

640k360

≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [

] (VDR-D310)/[ 0.2 ] (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.

: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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VDR-D210) away from the lens. (Macro

function)

Various recording

functions

≥ 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.

Zoom in/out function

(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.

Digital zoom function

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Move the zoom lever.

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.

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in)

W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

VDR-D310:

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)

[25k]: Up to 25k

[700k]: Up to 700k

≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoom

range is displayed in blue while zooming.

≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by

hand, we recommend using the image

stabilizer function. (l 59)

VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

≥ 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/

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)

[50k]: Up to 50k

[1000k]: Up to 1000k

≥ 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.

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≥ This function cannot be used in picture

recording mode.

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.

To use the zoom microphone

function

(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.

≥ 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.

(l 121)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select

[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON]

and press the joystick.

Recording with the video

light (VDR-D230)

This built-in video light is for

recording in dark places.

(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.

≥ The zoom microphone function does not work

with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)

Recording yourself

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Press the LIGHT button.

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD

monitor. You can record persons in front of the

unit while showing them the image.

LIGHT

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the

lens side.

Each time you press the LIGHT button:

Video light and gain up mode on:

Brighter than when only the video light is on,

but washed out images will appear.

Video light on:

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To eliminate washed out images, use this

mode.

Video light off

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

1/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick up to select

[ª].

≥ The subject should be within 1.5 m (5 feet) of

the unit.

1/2NEXT

≥ Using the video light reduces battery time.

≥ Set the video light to off when not in use.

≥ Do not look directly into the light.

The image on the screen will become brighter.

≥ 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.

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.

Fade in/fade out function

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the video light is turned off.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Fade in:

The image and audio gradually

appear.

Backlight compensation

function

This is for protecting a backlit subject

from being darkened.

Fade out: The image and audio gradually

disappear.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

Use this function when the light is emanating

from behind the subject and the subject appears

dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1/2NEXT

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Press the MENU button, then select

[ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or

[BLACK] and press the joystick.

2 Move the joystick left to select

[

≥ 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.

1/2NEXT

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

Soft skin mode

This makes skin colors appear softer

for a more attractive appearance.

(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

When you start recording, the image/audio

gradually appears.

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

2/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick left to select

[

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

≥ After recording, the fade setting is canceled.

To cancel fading

2/2NEXT

Select [

] again.

To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can

be selected.

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select [

] again.

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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 a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 61)

≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function

≥ 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.

is canceled.

jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

Tele macro function

(VDR-D310)

This is for bringing only what you

want to record into focus to take

close-ups.

MagicPix function

This allows recording in dark

locations.

(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.

(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

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

2/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[

2 Move the joystick up to select

[

2/2NEXT

≥ If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

2/2NEXT

automatically set to 10k.

To cancel the tele macro function

Select [

] again.

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≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (l 61)

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 [

and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject

is focused when the button is pressed halfway.

(VDR-D310)

] halfway

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.

≥ When you press the Photoshot button [

]

fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused

just before recording. (VDR-D310)

≥ 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.

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.

Self-timer recording

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

This is for recording shots of yourself

as well.

Recording guideline

function

Checking if the image is level.

(SD)

You can record still pictures on an SD card using

the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

(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.

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the

icon shown in the illustration.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Press the MENU button, then select

[BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON]

and press the joystick.

1/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick left to select

[Ø].

1/2NEXT

3 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

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To cancel the Recording guideline

function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] #

[GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes

(jitter) during recording.

≥ 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) (SD)

Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand

movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Wide mode

This is for selecting the screen’s

aspect ratio when recording motion

pictures.

Press the MENU button, then select

[ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and

press the joystick.

(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.

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

∫ 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.

Wind noise reduction

function

This is for reducing the wind noise

coming into the microphone when

recording.

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

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¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

Press the MENU button, then select

[ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON]

and press the joystick.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE]

# desired item 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.)

[5] Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there

are quick motions

≥ The wind noise reduction function does not

work with an external microphone.

(VDR-D310)

[

] Portrait

To make people stand out against the

background

[

] Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

] Spotlight

[

Manual recording

functions

To make the subject under a spotlight look more

attractive

[

] Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski

slopes and beaches

Scene mode

This is for recording in various

situations.

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.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

Sports mode

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

≥ 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.

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≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the color

and brightness of the playback image may

change.

2 Move the switch down and set it

to FOCUS position.

MNL

≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines

of light may appear.

≥ If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode

does not function. The [5] display flashes.

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

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The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon

shown in the illustration appear.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to

[OFF].

3 Move the joystick left or right to

bring the subject into focus.

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

MNL

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

recorded image may become whitish and the

periphery of the recorded image extremely

dark.

4/4NEXT

≥ The subject may not be in focus when zoomed

in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in

on the subject, and then focus on it.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish.

Manual focus adjustment

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down

again to the FOCUS position.

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to

AUTO.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

White balance

This is for recording in natural colors.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

The automatic white balance function may not

reproduce natural colors depending on the

scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can

adjust the white balance manually.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

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1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

To set the white balance manually

1 Select [ ], and fill the screen

MNL

with a white subject.

MNL

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The icon shown in the illustration is displayed

automatically.

BACK

2 Move the joystick up to select

[

MNL

3/3NEXT

BACK

When the [

on, setting is complete.

] display changes from flashing to

3 Move the joystick left or right to

select the white balance mode.

≥ When the [

] display continues flashing, the

white balance cannot be set because the place

is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic

white balance.

MNL

BACK

∫ About the white balance sensor A

[

] Auto white balance adjustment

Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps)

AWB

]

≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

Outdoor mode

≥ Outdoors under a clear sky

Manual adjustment mode

[

]

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,

some fluorescent lights

The white balance sensor detects the type of

light source during recording.

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at

hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

∫ About the black balance

To restore to the automatic adjustment

adjustment (VDR-D310)

Set the white balance mode to [

AWB

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that

automatically adjusts the black when the white

balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.

When the black balance is adjusted, the screen

≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch

to AUTO.

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will temporarily be black. (The black balance

cannot be adjusted manually.)

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select [ ] (aperture) or [

(shutter speed).

]

MNL

Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

3/3NEXT

Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

3 Move the joystick left or right to

make the adjustment.

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cap

attached, the automatic white balance

MNL

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the unit on after removing the lens cap.

1/100

OPEN

BACK

≥ When the [

] display flashes, the manual

white balance previously adjusted is stored.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

≥ When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

Shutter speed:

1/60 to 1/8000

1/30 to 1/2000 (VDR-D310)

1/60 to 1/500 (VDR-D230)

≥ The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is

faster.

Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB

to 18dB)

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment

≥ Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

≥ Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

≥ When the iris value is adjusted to brighter

than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Shutter Speed:

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture:

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too

dark.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to

AUTO.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the

iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then

set the iris/gain value.

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

∫ Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the color

and brightness of the playback image may

change.

MNL

3/3NEXT

≥ If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

gain value will increase automatically

depending on how much the sensitivity lowers

and the noise on the screen may increase.

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed

automatically.

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Recording

≥ You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject, but this is not a

malfunction.

≥ During normal playback, image movement

may not look smooth.

≥ When recording in an extremely bright place,

the screen may change color or flicker. If so

adjust the shutter speed manually to [1/60] or

[1/100].

∫ Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥ If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there

are iris values that are not displayed.

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Motion picture playback

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Play back the motion pictures and the MPEG still pictures (VDR-D210) recorded on the disc.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

The motion pictures and the MPEG still pictures

(VDR-D210) recorded on the disc are displayed as

thumbnails.

2 Select the scene to be played back.

Scene number

Scroll bar display

The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.

≥ When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next (or previous)

page is displayed by moving the joystick.

≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance

8 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the

scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the

joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to

display.

3 Press the joystick.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen.

The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

4 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause

:: Skip playback (backward)

9: Skip playback (forward)

∫:

Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

≥ No sound will be heard except during normal playback.

≥ If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails.

≥ When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible.

≥ When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.

≥ When playing back a motion picture recorded with other products on this unit or playing back a

motion picture recorded with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and it may

be unplayable. (The message “CANNOT PLAY.” appears.)

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≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the

thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on another product.

≥ The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on other

products.

Fast forward/rewind playback

Move and hold the joystick right during playback until

fast-forward starts.

(Move and hold the joystick left to rewind.)

≥ Move the joystick again to increase the speed.

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (VDR-D310)

Press the 6 or 5 button.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Slow-motion playback

1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Move and hold the joystick right.

(Slow-motion pictures will be played back in

reverse when you move and hold the joystick left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (VDR-D310)

Press the E or D button.

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

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1 Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback.

2 Move the joystick right.

(The frames will be advanced one at a time in the

reverse direction when you move the joystick left.)

≥ Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up.

∫ Operating with the remote control (VDR-D310)

Press the ; button.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

Press the E or D button.

STILL ADV

SKIP

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

SKIP

To adjust the volume

Adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Move the volume lever to change the volume

level.

Towards “r”: increases the volume

Towards “s”: decreases the volume

≥ The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right, the higher the

volume level becomes.

≥ When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear.

Playing back motion pictures by date

Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit.

Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.

1 Press the MENU button, then select

[PLAY SETUP] # [PLAY MODE] #

[BY DATE] and press the joystick.

≥ When [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all

recorded motion pictures will be played back in

succession.

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2 Select the date for playback, then press the

joystick.

The scenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to be played back.

≥ Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases.

jWhen the number of scenes exceeds 99 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

jWhen the disc is removed (-RW‹V›) (-R)

jWhen the [ASPECT] setting is changed (-RW‹V›) (-R)

jWhen the disc is repaired (-RW‹V›) (-R)

jWhen the layers switch on a DVD-R DL (-R)

Resuming the previous playback

Press the MENU button, then select

[PLAY SETUP] # [RESUME PLAY] #

[ON] and press the joystick.

If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R]

appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped

scene.

≥ If playback is stopped at any point during a motion

picture while [RESUME PLAY] is set to [OFF], the

next time the motion picture is played back, it will

be from the beginning.

≥ The resume position memorized is cleared if you open the disc cover or operate the mode dial, etc.

(The [RESUME PLAY] setting is kept.)

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Playback

Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures)

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(SD)

Play back the still pictures recorded on the card.

1 Rotate the mode dial to select

The still pictures recorded on the SD card are

displayed as thumbnails.

2 Select the file to be played back.

File number

Scroll bar display

The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame.

≥ When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next (or previous) page

is displayed by moving the joystick.

≥ If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 8 files

at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the file numbers

and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick when you

have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.

3 Press the joystick.

The selected file is played back on the full screen.

The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

4 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Slide show (playback of the still pictures on the SD card in numerical order) start/pause.

∫:

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

Stops the playback and shows the thumbnails.

∫ About still picture compatibility

≥ This unit is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established

by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

≥ The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.)

≥ If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/file number may not be displayed.

≥ This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another

product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit.

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≥ Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show.

≥ While this unit accesses the SD card (the access lamp is lit), do not remove the SD card.

≥ It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file.

≥ When a file is displayed as [

] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.

≥ If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, an error message

may appear.

≥ The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the

thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on another product.

≥ The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted.

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Editing

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

Editing scenes

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes

will be deleted. Proceed to step 5.

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]:

All the scenes on the disc

jWhen [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE]: All

the scenes selected by date

Deleting scenes

This is for deleting scenes recorded

on discs.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

The deleted scenes cannot be restored.

≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-

R cannot be deleted.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted,

then press the joystick.

Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the button during

playback.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set

in succession.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes from the

thumbnail display

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the button in the

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

thumbnail display.

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [EDIT SCENE] #

[DELETE] and then selecting [SELECT] or

[ALL].

≥ To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide

the scene first, and then delete the

unnecessary part. (l 72)

≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if

there are many scenes on the disc.

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≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

≥ When you delete scenes, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that

have been divided. Combine the divided

scenes, and then delete them.

move the joystick down to set the

dividing point.

Dividing a scene

This is for dividing a scene into two.

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame

playback makes it easy to search for the point

where you want to divide the scene. (l 66)

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first

divide the scene and then delete the

unnecessary portion.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE]

# [YES] and press the joystick.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

Combining scenes

This function is only for combining

two consecutive scenes into one.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT SCENE] #

[COMBINE] # [YES] and press

the joystick.

The selected scene is played back.

3 When you reach the area where

you want to divide the scene,

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≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original

scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on

a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

2 Select the scene to be combined,

then press the joystick.

≥ The selected scene and the next scene are

combined.

≥ If you wish to combine scenes that are not next

to each other or scenes with different recording

dates, first create a playlist and then combine

the scenes on the playlist. (l 73, 77)

3 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

To continue combining other scenes

Repeat steps 2-3.

Recorded scenes

Playlist

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ The maximum number of items on a disc (per

side)

jPlaylists: 99

jPlaylist scenes: 999

≥ If original scenes are deleted, the portion of

playlists created with these scenes is also

deleted.

Using playlists

What is a playlist?

Creating a new playlist

You can create a playlist by gathering your

favorites from the recorded scenes.

Since the playlist is not created by copying data,

you will consume little of the disc capacity by

making a playlist.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #

[PLAYLIST] # [CREATE] and

press the joystick.

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2 Select the scene to be added to

the playlist, then press the

joystick.

[PLAYLIST] # [VIEW LIST] and

press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

≥ The scenes are registered in the playlist in the

order that they were selected. After creating a

playlist, the order of the scenes in it can be

changed with the [MOVE] function. (l 76)

2 Select the playlist to be played

back, then press the joystick.

3 Press the MENU button.

Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as

thumbnails.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

3 Select the scene to start

the joystick.

playback, then press the joystick.

The thumbnail view screen of the created playlist

is displayed.

To add another scene to the same

playlist

Select [ADD]. (l 75)

To playback a playlist

Select the scene to start playback, then press the

joystick.

To select a different playlist

Press the MENU button, then select

[PLAYLIST VIEW] and press the joystick.

Playing back a playlist

To return to showing the original scenes

Press the MENU button, then select [END] and

press the joystick.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

Editing a playlist

select [PLAY SETUP] #

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the

original scenes.

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(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the scene to be deleted,

then press the joystick.

Deleting scenes

≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the

original scenes.

∫ Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

1 Press the button during

playback.

≥ Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set

in succession.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other scenes

Repeat steps 3-5.

∫ Deleting multiple scenes from

the thumbnail display

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

1 Press the button in the

≥ You can also delete scenes by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [EDIT] # [DELETE]

and then selecting [SELECT] or [ALL].

≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase

the remaining capacity for recording.

≥ The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the

scenes in it.

thumbnail display.

≥ When a playlist is deleted, the number of each

subsequent playlist decreases by one.

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that

have been divided. Combine the divided

scenes, and then delete them.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist

will be erased. Proceed to step 5.

Adding scenes to playlist

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

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1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [ADD] # [YES]

and press the joystick.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES]

and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be added,

2 Select the scene to be moved,

then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.

≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected scene will be canceled.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame,

and the position to insert is shown by a yellow

bar.

≥ Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession.

≥ The scenes are added to the playlist in the

order that they were selected. The order of the

scenes in the playlist can be changed by

[MOVE] function. (l 76)

3 Select the position to insert the

scene, then press the joystick.

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

The thumbnail view screen of the playlist that

scenes were added to is displayed.

To continue moving other scenes in the

playlist

Repeat steps 2-3.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

To continue adding scenes to the

playlist

Repeat steps 1-4.

Dividing a scene

Moving scenes

You can divide a scene into two parts.

≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the

original scenes.

The scenes in a playlist can be moved.

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

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1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [DIVIDE] # [YES]

and press the joystick.

Combining scenes

Two consecutive scenes can be combined into

one.

≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect

the original scenes.

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [COMBINE] #

[YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

The selected scene is played back.

2 Select the scene to be combined,

3 When you reach the area where

you want to divide the scene,

move the joystick down to set the

dividing point.

then press the joystick.

≥ The selected scene and the next scene are

combined.

≥ Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame

playback makes it easy to search for the point

where you want to divide the scene. (l 66)

3 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

To continue combining other scenes

Repeat steps 2-3.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

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Editing

≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card

except the locked files will be erased. Proceed

to step 5.

Editing still pictures

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Select the file to be deleted, then

press the joystick.

Deleting still pictures

This is for deleting still picture files

recorded on SD cards.

(SD)

The deleted files cannot be restored.

Deleting files one at a time

The selected file is encircled by a red frame.

≥ When the joystick is pressed again, the

selected file will be canceled.

≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in

succession.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the button during

playback.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

Press the button.

5 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

(Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 2)

To continue deleting other files

Repeat steps 3-5.

Deleting multiple files from the

thumbnail display

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an

SD card by other products

1 Press the button in the

A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on this unit may be erased.

thumbnail display.

≥ You can also delete files by pressing the

MENU button, selecting [PICT. SETUP] #

[DELETE] and then selecting [SELECT] or

[ALL].

≥ In case of [ALL], the deletion may take time if

there are many files on the SD card.

≥ Do not turn off this unit while deleting.

≥ When you delete files, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not remove the SD card while deleting.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

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Editing

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

deleted, all the data related to the files will be

deleted.

DPOF setting

This is for writing the printing data on

an SD card.

Locking still pictures

This is for preventing still picture files

from being deleted by mistake.

(SD)

You can write the data of the still pictures to be

printed and the number of prints (DPOF data)

onto the SD card.

(SD)

Still picture files recorded on an SD card can be

locked so that they are not deleted by mistake.

(However even if you lock some files on an SD

card, formatting the card will delete all the files.)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] #

[DPOF SET] # [SET] and press

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

the joystick.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] # [LOCK]

# [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be set, then

press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be protected,

then press the joystick.

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

[

] display appears and the selected file is

3 Move the joystick up or down to

locked.

select the number of prints, then

≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock

setting.

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

press the joystick.

≥ You can select from 0 to 999. (The selected

number of pictures can be printed with the

printer supporting DPOF.)

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

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Editing

To cancel all DPOF settings

Press the MENU button, then select

[PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] #

[CANCEL ALL] and press the joystick.

≥ When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the joystick.

∫ What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This

enables picture printing information to be written

onto an SD card so that it can be used on a

system supporting DPOF.

≥ The DPOF setting can be established for up to

999 files.

≥ DPOF setting made on other devices may not

be recognized by this unit. Please perform the

DPOF settings on this unit.

≥ You cannot add the recording date to pictures

to be printed with the DPOF settings.

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Disc and card management

[FINALIZE] # [YES] and press

the joystick.

Disc management

Finalizing a disc

It allows the discs to be played on

other devices.

(-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R disc

recorded in this unit (that has not been

finalized) into another device such as DVD

recorder, computer, etc., the disc may

become unusable.

3 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before

inserting it in other devices.

When finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) or

DVD-R, a top menu containing thumbnails is

created.

≥ When finalizing is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

DVD-RAM:

≥ It is not necessary to finalize DVD-RAM.

DVD-RW (VR format):

≥ DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can

be recorded and edited in the same way as

DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization.

≥ After finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format) once,

you cannot finalize it again. (Even if you

record on or edit a DVD-RW (VR format)

after finalizing, it is not necessary to finalize

it again.)

DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:

≥ After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only

and you can no longer record.

≥ When you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video

format), the disc can be used for recording

again. (l 82)

≥ Do not finalize a disc recorded on this unit

using any other device.

≥ In the case of a double sided disc, finalize each

side.

≥ The top menu created when finalizing does not

appear on this unit. Play back the disc on a

DVD player.

Titles are displayed by recording date on the

top menu. However, when [PLAY MODE] is set

to [BY DATE] to view scenes by recording

date, some scenes recorded on the same date

may be separated. (l 67) These scenes will

be displayed as separate titles on the top

menu.

≥ It may take time to finalize a disc.

≥ If this unit becomes hot or is shaken strongly or

impacted while finalizing, the finalization will

fail and the disc may become unplayable on

other devices.

≥ If the power supply stops while finalizing, the

finalization will fail and the disc may become

unplayable on other devices even if disc repair

is carried out.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Connect this unit to the AC

adaptor.

≥ Finalization cannot be executed when using a

battery. If the power supply stops while

finalizing, the finalization will fail and the data

may be damaged. Use the AC adaptor.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP] #

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Disc and card management

[DISC PROTECT] and press the

joystick.

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW

This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW

(Video format) so that it can be used

for recording.

(-RW‹V›)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP] #

[UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and

press the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

To release disc protection

1) Press the MENU button, then select

[DISC SETUP] # [DISC PROTECT] and

press the joystick.

2) When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES], then press the joystick.

≥ If the disc has been protected on another

device, it may not be possible to release the

protection on this unit. In this case, release the

protection on the device that you used to

protect it.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the

MENU button to exit the message screen.

Formatting discs

≥ DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized.

DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be

recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-

RW (VR format) before finalization.

This is for initializing discs.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›)

≥ DVD-R cannot be un-finalized.

≥ When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then

all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

Protecting a disc

1 Press the MENU button, then

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

select [DISC SETUP] #

This is for preventing recorded contents from

being deleted or edited by mistake.

Further recording and editing is not possible on

protected discs until the protection is released.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP] #

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Disc and card management

[FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and

press the joystick.

Displaying disc information

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Information such as the number of recorded

scenes, the remaining space and whether or not

the disc is finalized or protected is displayed.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

≥ When formatting a DVD-RAM, skip to step 3.

Press the MENU button, then select

[DISC SETUP] # [INFORMATION] #

[YES] and press the joystick.

(When formatting a DVD-RW only)

Select format type (l 24), then

press the joystick.

To exit the information screen

Press the MENU button.

3 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

Card management

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ In the case of a double sided disc, format each

side.

≥ It may not be possible to format a disc with

many scratches or dirt. Such discs cannot be

used.

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing cards.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.

≥ When you format the disc, use a battery with

sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

Formatting DVD-RAM:

≥ We recommend formatting on this unit. If

formatting on a computer, use the supplied

software (VDR-D310/VDR-D230). For more

details, refer to the operating instructions of the

software.

(SD)

Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted,

then all the data recorded on the card will be

erased. Store important data on a computer, etc.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select

If you connect this unit to a computer to format

a DVD-RAM, you cannot use DVDForm (l 92)

to physically format it. Use a separate DVD-

RAM drive to physically format a DVD-RAM.

Formatting DVD-RW:

≥ Format on this unit.

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Disc and card management

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [SETUP] #

[FORMAT CARD] # [YES] and

press the joystick.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press

the joystick.

≥ When formatting is complete, press the MENU

button to exit the message screen.

≥ Use this unit to format SD cards. If an SD card

is formatted on other products (such as a

computer), the time spent for recording may

become longer and you may not be able to use

the SD card.

≥ Depending on the type of SD card being used,

it may take time to format.

≥ During formatting, do not turn this unit off.

≥ When you format the SD card, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

≥ Do not remove the SD card while formatting.

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With other products

The image and audio are output on the TV.

With a TV

∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not

output on the TV

Playback on TV

≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥ Check the connected terminal.

≥ Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by

this unit can be played back on a TV.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

≥ If the images are not displayed correctly on a

wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on

the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of

the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed

squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3),

change the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit.

(l below)

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

∫ To watch images with a 16:9

aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures recorded with

a 16:9 aspect ratio ([ASPECT] was set to [16:9])

or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

[[PICTURE SIZE] was set to [

] (VDR-D310)/

[

0.2 ] (VDR-D230)] on a TV with a 4:3 aspect

AUDIO IN

ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally.

In this case, change the menu setting to play

back the pictures in the original aspect ratio.

(Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may

not be displayed correctly. For more information,

please read the operating instructions of your

TV.)

AV/S cable (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(supplied)

AV cable (VDR-D210) (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

* If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect

the S Video plug to it. This allows you to enjoy

more beautiful pictures. (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230)

Press the MENU button, then select

[SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3]

and press the joystick.

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on

a regular TV (4:3)

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select

[TV ASPECT] setting

3 Change the input channel on the

[16:9]

[4:3]

TV.

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

4 Start playback on this unit.

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With other products

≥ This function’s default setting is [16:9].

Playing back a DVD-RAM or a

DVD-RW (VR format)

∫ To display the on-screen

information on the TV

(VDR-D310)

The information displayed on the screen

(operation icon and time code, etc.) can be

displayed on the TV.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

[Only when playing back a DVD-RW (VR

format)]

Finalize the disc on this unit.

(l 81)

Press the EXT DISPLAY button on

the remote control.

2 Insert the disc in the playback

device and then play it back.

START/

STOP

PHOTO

SHOT

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

ZOOM

VOL

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

≥ Playback is only possible on devices that

support 8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR

format). Refer to the operating instructions of

the playback device.

≥ You cannot record images that allow “One time

only recording” on a 8 cm (3z) disc.

With a DVD recorder/

player

Playing back a DVD-RW (Video

format) or a DVD-R

Playback on DVD recorder,

DVD player, computer etc.

(-RW‹V›) (-R)

1 Finalize the disc on this unit.

≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R disc

recorded in this unit (that has not been

finalized) into another device such as DVD

recorder, DVD player, computer, etc. as the

disc may become unusable.

(l 81)

2 Insert the disc in the playback

device and then play it back.

≥ If you insert a DVD-RW disc recorded in this

unit (that has not been finalized) into

another device such as DVD recorder,

computer, etc., a format message may

appear. Do not format the disc as all the

important data recorded on the disc will be

erased and cannot be recovered.

≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/

player, place the device so that the disc lies

flat.

≥ Playback is possible on devices that support

8 cm (3z) DVD-Video, but playback on all DVD

players is not guaranteed.

≥ Playback of DVD-R DL is only possible on

devices that support 8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL.

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With other products

Refer to the operating instructions of the

playback device.

≥ The recording time is not displayed.

≥ If your DVD recorder has an SD card slot, you

can write the still picture files recorded on an

SD card with this unit to a disc or the hard disk.

≥ You cannot record images that allow “One time

only recording” on a 8 cm (3z) disc.

Copying (dubbing)

recordings onto a DVD

recorder’s hard disk

≥ If you copy (dub) images recorded on a DVD-

RW (Video format) or a DVD-R disc, the title

name of the images after copying (dubbing)

becomes the date they were dubbed.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk,

images recorded by this unit can be stored on

the hard disk.

≥ Do not insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R disc

recorded in this unit (that has not been

finalized) into the DVD recorder as the disc

may become unusable.

≥ If you insert a DVD-RW disc recorded in this

unit (that has not been finalized) into the

DVD recorder, a format message may

appear. Do not format the disc as all the

important data recorded on the disc will be

erased and cannot be recovered.

≥ If you want to record (dub) a disc that the DVD

recorder is not compatible with, connect this

unit and the DVD recorder with the AV/S cable

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)/AV cable (VDR-D210)

and then record (dub) the disc. (l 87)

If you record (dub) images directly from the

disc or with the AV/S cable (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230)/AV cable (VDR-D210) and then

play them back on a wide-screen TV, they

may be squeezed horizontally. In this case,

refer to the operating instructions of the device

you are recording (dubbing) to or read the

operating instructions of the wide-screen TV

and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full).

With a VCR

Recording (dubbing) images

onto other video devices

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

[Only when you record (dub) a DVD-RW or a

You can record (dub) images played back on this

unit onto other video devices.

You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes

you want to record (dub), then record (dub) the

scenes in this playlist only to other devices.

(l 73)

DVD-R]

Finalize the disc on the unit.

(l 81)

2 Insert the disc in the DVD

recorder, then copy (dub) the

contents onto the hard disk.

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

≥ For details on how to copy (dub) the images

onto the hard disk, refer to the operating

instructions of the DVD recorder.

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With other products

1 Connect this unit and a video

With a printer (PictBridge)

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(SD)

device.

To print pictures by directly connecting this unit to

the printer, use a printer compatible with

PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for

the printer.)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

¬Insert an SD card with recorded

images in the unit, then turn on the

unit.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

1 Connect this unit and a printer.

AV/S cable (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(supplied)

AV cable (VDR-D210) (supplied)

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

* If the video device has an S Video terminal,

also connect the S Video plug into it. This

allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures.

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select

USB cable (supplied)

3 Change the input channel on the

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

video device and TV.

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

4 Start playback on this unit.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

Then start recording on the

connected device.

≥ See the operating instructions of the video

device for details.

2 Select [PictBridge] and press the

joystick.

The [

] indication appears on this unit’s

screen.

To stop recording (dubbing)

Stop recording on the connected device.

Then stop playback on this unit.

≥ If the date and time display and function

indication are unnecessary, cancel them

before recording (dubbing). (VDR-D310)

(l 42, 86)

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3 Select a file to be printed, then

[A4]:

A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

press the joystick.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT].

The number of pictures set is displayed.

4 Move the joystick up or down to

select the desired number of

prints, then press the joystick.

≥ You can set up to 9 prints.

≥ To cancel the setting, set the number of prints

to [0].

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer

[

No frame print

Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

≥ Up to 8 files displayed on a page can be set in

succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.

9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and

5 Press the MENU button to

press the joystick.

display the PictBridge menus.

The pictures are printed.

≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable

after the pictures have been printed.

When you want to stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

A confirmation message appears. If [YES] is

selected, the number of prints set is canceled

and the screen returns to step 3. If [NO] is

selected, all the settings are kept and the screen

returns to step 3.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this

setting is unavailable.

≥ Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

jDisconnecting the USB cable

jRemoving the SD card

jSwitching the mode dial

jTurning off the power

7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE].

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded when [

]

(VDR-D310)/[ 0.2 ] (VDR-D230) is set may be

cut at printing. Check before printing.

When using a printer with a trimming or

borderless printing function, cancel this

function before printing. (Refer to the operating

instructions of the printer for details.)

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4t5 INCH]: L size

[5t7 INCH]: 2L size

[4t6 INCH]: Postcard size

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With other products

≥ You may not be able to print still pictures

recorded with other products.

≥ When the unit is connected directly to the

printer, the DPOF settings cannot be used.

≥ Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not

use a USB hub.

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

With

computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Before using with a computer (Windows)

What you can do with a computer

∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) recorded on this unit

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

Can do

Software used

DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)

VR disc copy tool (supplied)*

Playing back on a computer

Copying a disc

Editing motion pictures

(DVD-RAM only)

DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)

DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied) and

DVDfunSTUDIO (supplied)

Creating a DVD-Video disc

* You cannot write to a DVD-RW.

∫ When using a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R recorded on this unit

≥ Before using the disc on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

Can do

Software used

Commercially available DVD-Video playback

software

Playing back on a computer

Copying a disc

DVDfunSTUDIO (supplied)

∫ When using an SD card recorded on this unit

Can do

Software used

Standard Windows picture viewer or a

commercially available picture viewer

Playing back on a computer

Copying files to a computer

Windows Explorer

≥ Always use the AC adaptor when connecting the unit to the computer. You cannot connect to the

computer when using a battery.

≥ We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied.

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Contents on provided CD-ROM

The following software applications are contained on the provided CD-ROM.

∫ DVD-RAM Driver

This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer.

DVDForm:

This is used to format DVD-RAM on a computer.

∫ DVD-MovieAlbum

DVD-MovieAlbumSE:

This software is for playing back and editing* VR format motion pictures.

By using DVD-MovieAlbumSE with this unit, it is possible to perform playback and editing* of the DVD-

RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). It is also possible to transfer exported data to DVDfunSTUDIO.

Playing back and editing* DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format).

Playback area

Thumbnails

Disc contents are shown.

Editing buttons*

* Editing can only be performed on a DVD-RAM.

VR disc copy tool:

This is used when creating a copy of a VR format disc.

Copy the data to the hard disk of the computer and then write it to another DVD-RAM.

Disc formatter:

This is used to format DVD-RAM on a computer.

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

∫ DVDfunSTUDIO

This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc.

Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures edited using

DVD-MovieAlbumSE. For details, refer to page 105.

1 Export the images from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with

DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

File Export

2 Create a DVD menu with DVDfunSTUDIO, then write the data to a DVD-RW

or DVD-R.

DVD menus created

Arrange the motion pictures exported from DVD-MovieAlbumSE in the DVD menu and edit the

menu design.

Burning button

The contents start being written to disc.

3 A DVD-Video disc is created.

Playback is possible on a DVD player that supports 8 cm (3z) DVD-Video.

Creating a copy of a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R:

If you use the [Burn from an image] function in DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a new disc from the

data copied to the computer with Windows Explorer.

Refer to the operating instructions of DVDfunSTUDIO for details.

≥ If your DVD player does not support DVD-R DL, playback is possible on it by copying the DVD-

R DL contents recorded on this unit to a DVD-RW or a DVD-R.

∫ Acrobat Reader

To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required.

If the Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you can install it from the CD-

ROM. Click the [Acrobat Reader] in [Setup Menu], and follow the on-screen messages to install.

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Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications.

≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a computer, or when devices are connected through

USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

∫ DVD-RAM Driver

Personal computer

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

CPU

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE 4.3

Personal computer

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

CPU

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

(Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or higher recommended)

RAM

256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Display

Medium (16 bit)/High Color (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

(Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay)

32 MB video memory or more

Free hard disk space

Sound

200 MB or more

Windows compatible sound device (DirectSound Support)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Interface

Necessary software

DirectX 9.0c

Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

computers cannot be used.

≥ This software cannot be used on a Macintosh OS.

≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.

≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64-bit operating

system is not guaranteed.

≥ Depending upon the environment of your computer, if it does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0),

for example, frame dropout may occur, the audio may be intermittent, or the software may run slowly

when you play back recorded images. DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR format) can be used if you insert

them in the computer’s internal DVD-RAM/DVD-RW (VR format) compatible drive.

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∫ DVDfunSTUDIO 2.5

Personal computer

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

CPU

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

(Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or higher recommended)

RAM

256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

Display

Medium (16 bit)/High Color (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more

(Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay)

32 MB video memory or more

Free hard disk space

200 MB or more

≥ When writing to a disc, the same amount of free space as the disc is

necessary.

Sound

Windows compatible sound device (DirectSound Support)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Interface

Necessary software

DirectX 9.0c

Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

computers cannot be used.

≥ This software cannot be used on a Macintosh OS.

≥ DirectX 9.0c will be installed automatically during installation of the supplied software.

≥ Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

≥ Input is not supported in languages other than English, French and Spanish.

≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all DVD drives.

≥ DVD discs authored with this software are not guaranteed to play in all DVD players.

≥ Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and Tablet PC Edition is not guaranteed.

≥ This software is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98/98SE,

Windows Me, Windows NT and 64-bit operating system.

≥ If your computer does not satisfy the above system requirements, an error may occur when writing

data to disc.

≥ Set the display resolution to 1024k768 (16 bits color) or higher.

Select [start] # ([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Appearance and Themes] #) [Display] and select

[Settings] tab, and then adjust [Screen resolution] and [Color quality].

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

∫ Using Built-in SD Drive

Personal computer

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

CPU

Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

USB 1.1 or later — A type

RAM

Interface

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

reverse engineering, decompiling, or

disassembly of the Software.

End User License

Agreement

Article 6 Limitation of Liability

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please

read the following.

warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied,

including, but not limited to, warranties of non-

infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a

particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not

warrant that the operation of the Software will be

uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of

its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any

damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in

connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the

Software defined in this End User Software

Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you

agree to the terms and conditions of this

Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the

terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly

return the Software to Matsushita Electric

Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors

or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any

country the Software in any form without the

appropriate export licenses under regulations of

the country where Licensee resides, if

necessary.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the software,

including the information recorded or described

on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any

other media provided to Licensee (collectively

“Software”), but all applicable rights to patents,

copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the

Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 8 Termination of License

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be

automatically terminated if Licensee violates any

of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must

destroy the Software and related documentation

together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s

own expense.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or

allow any third party, whether free of charge or

not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except

as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Installation (Windows)

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the

Software in whole or in part solely for back-up

purposes.

When installing the software, log on to your

computer as the Administrator or with a user

name with equivalent authorization. (If you do not

have authorization to do this, consult your

manager.)

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may only use the Software on a single

computer at a single location.

Do not connect the USB cable before

installing the DVD-RAM Driver.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or

Disassembly

If the DVD-RAM Driver is installed after

connecting this unit and the computer with

the USB cable, this unit may not be

correctly recognized by the computer.

(The DVD-RAM Driver has a driver for USB

connection.)

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile,

or disassemble the Software, except to the

extent either of them is permitted under law or

regulation of the country where Licensee resides.

Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not

be responsible for any defects in the Software or

damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ 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.

≥ If another DVD-RAM Driver is already installed

in your computer, check this DVD-RAM Driver.

If packet writing software which supports DVD-

RAM discs is installed, it is necessary to

uninstall it and then install the provided

DVD-RAM Driver.

≥ If an [Information] or [Question] message

appears, continue following the on-screen

messages for installation.

4 Click [Next].

≥ Install DVD-RAM Driver and then install

DVD-MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO.

Installing DVD-RAM Driver

5 Read carefully through the End

User License Agreement (l 97),

then click [Yes].

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The introduction movie starts.

Click [To continue the installation] at the end of

the introduction movie and then the [Setup

Menu] screen will appear.

≥ If the introduction movie screen does not

appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in

[My Computer].

≥ You cannot install the application if you click

[No].

2 Click [DVD-RAM Driver].

6 Click [Next].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g.

by pressing [Cancel]).

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

3 Click

When installation is complete, some notes

will appear:

[Driver and Formatter Setup].

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Check the contents, then click

[k] at the top right of window.

Installing

DVD-MovieAlbumSE

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The introduction movie starts.

Click [To continue the installation] at the end of

the introduction movie and then the [Setup

Menu] screen will appear.

≥ If the introduction movie screen does not

appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in

[My Computer].

8 Click [Finish].

2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbum].

Windows 2000 only:

The detection of device will start, after which it

will take several minutes for the computer to

detect the device. When detecting the device is

complete, a message that prompts you to reboot

will appear:

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g.

by pressing [Cancel]).

Click [Yes].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so,

click [Yes], and install it.

The computer must be rebooted for the driver

to work.

If you install the software in a computer that is

not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer

may not work properly. If you are unsure

whether or not your computer is compatible,

contact the maker of your computer.

∫ If any trouble has occurred while installing

DVD-RAM Driver:

When [Block] is selected in the [Driver Signing

Options] in the [System Properties], the

installation procedure will not complete. Select

[Warn] and try again.

To check and change the setting, select [start] #

([Settings] #) [Control Panel] # ([Performance

and Maintenance] #) [System] and select [Driver

Signing] of the [Hardware] tab.

3 Click [Next].

∫ About the [RAMASST] support tool:

[RAMASST] is a support tool for Windows XP

that disables the drive’s CD writing function so

that data can be written from a computer to a

DVD-RAM.

When you install the DVD-RAM Driver,

[RAMASST] is automatically installed and

displayed in [Startup].

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so,

click [Yes], and install it.

4 Select [NTSC (North America)]

for the TV system, click [Next].

If you install the software in a computer that is

not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the computer

may not work properly. If you are unsure

whether or not your computer is compatible,

contact the maker of your computer.

3 Click [Next].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

5 Click [Finish].

4 Select [NTSC (North America)]

for the TV system, click [Next].

The computer must be rebooted for the

application to work.

Installing DVDfunSTUDIO

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

The introduction movie starts.

5 Click [Finish].

Click [To continue the installation] at the end of

the introduction movie and then the [Setup

Menu] screen will appear.

≥ If the introduction movie screen does not

appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in

[My Computer].

2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO].

The computer must be rebooted for the

application to work.

Starting the applications

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g.

by pressing [Cancel]).

1 Select [start] #

[All Programs (Programs)] #

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≥ You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later to read the PDF operating instructions.

(l 93)

[Panasonic] # [DVD camcorders]

# [DVD camcorders].

∫ DVD-RAM Driver

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] #

[DVD-RAM] # [DVD-RAM Driver] # [Using

DVD-RAM disc].

A screen showing a brief explanation of the

application is displayed.

2 Click [Close].

∫ DVD-MovieAlbumSE

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] #

[Panasonic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] #

[Operation Manual].

∫ DVDfunSTUDIO

3 Click the desired item to start it.

Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] #

[Panasonic] # [DVDfunSTUDIO] # [Operating

instructions].

Software application

uninstallation

DVD-MovieAlbum starts

DVDfunSTUDIO starts

Images recorded on this unit are copied to

the hard disk on the computer or another

DVD-RAM

Follow the steps below to uninstall any software

applications that you no longer require.

DVD-RAM can be initialized

The DVD-MovieAlbum playback

environment can be set

Displays a list of discs that can be used

Plays the application introduction movie

1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)

[Control Panel] # [Add or

Remove Programs

(Applications)].

Reading the operating

instructions of the software

applications

For details on how to use the software

applications, read the PDF instructions.

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2 Select the software application to

be deleted, then click [Change/

Remove] ([Change or Remove] or

[Add/Remove]).

1 Insert a disc or card with

recorded images in the unit, then

turn on the unit.

2 Connect this unit and a

computer.

≥ Proceed with the uninstallation by following the

on-screen instructions.

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the computer.

Connection and

recognition (Windows)

USB 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.)

Connection and recognition

procedures

After the driver and software applications are

installed, the unit must be connected to the

computer and be correctly recognized by the

computer.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

3 Select [PC CONNECT(DISC)] or

≥ Connect after installing the driver and software

applications.

[PC CONNECT(CARD)] and press

≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in the

computer, remove it. (If the [Setup Menu] is

running, wait until it finishes, then remove the

CD-ROM.)

the joystick.

This unit is automatically recognized by the

computer.

≥ If the recognition procedure is not

accomplished properly, operation will not be

possible after connecting the unit to the

computer.

≥ If the unit fails to operate normally, it may mean

that you have not conducted the installation or

recognition procedure properly.

≥ Be sure to finalize DVD-RW (VR format),

DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on this

unit, before using them on the computer.

Un-finalized discs will not be recognized by

the computer.

≥ When the unit is connected to a computer,

its power cannot be turned off.

In this case, disconnect the USB cable

(l 104).

≥ 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 Windows Explorer to right-

click the drive icon for this unit and select

[Eject].

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ When a computer is accessing a disc or card in

this unit, the ACCESS/PC lamp or card access

lamp lights. (When a card is being accessed,

appears on the LCD monitor.) Do not

disconnect the USB cable or AC adaptor while

the disc or card is being accessed as it may

damage the data.

≥ The disc and card cannot be accessed

simultaneously.

≥ It may be necessary to reboot the computer

after connecting this unit to it for the first time.

≥ DVD video recording format motion pictures

are stored in the [DVD_RTAV] folder.

Example folder structure of a DVD-RW (Video

format) or DVD-R:

DVD_CAMERA*

VIDEO_TS

≥ DVD-Video format motion pictures are stored

in the [VIDEO_TS] folder.

About the computer display

* Depending on the maker of the disc and the

device used to format it, the name displayed

will differ.

When the unit is connected to a computer, it is

recognized as an external drive.

≥ Depending on the operating environment of the

computer, the shape of the drive icon and the

drive name (Example: E:) will differ.

Do not move or change the name of the

folders and files recorded on this unit by

Windows Explorer etc.

∫ When accessing the disc

Windows XP:

Optical disc drive is displayed in [My Computer].

∫ When accessing the card

[Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer].

Windows 2000:

[Removable Disk] and optical disc drive are

displayed in [My Computer].

≥ When a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) is

inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from

the removable disk drive.

Example folder structure of an SD card:

Removable Disk

DCIM

100CDPFP

MISC

≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.JPG

etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder.

These can be opened with picture software

that supports JPEG pictures.

≥ When a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is

inserted in this unit, it can be accessed from

the optical disc drive.

≥ Up to 999 files can be recorded in the

[100CDPFP] or other such folder.

≥ The DPOF setting files are recorded in the

[MISC] folder.

Example folder structure of a DVD-RAM or

DVD-RW (VR format):

≥ 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.

DVD_CAMERA*

DVD_RTAV

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≥ When data not supported by this unit has been

recorded on a computer, it will not be

recognized by this unit.

1 Select [start] # ([Settings] #)

[Control Panel] # ([Performance

and Maintenance] #) [System].

To disconnect USB cable

safely

1 Double click the

icon in task

tray.

Hardware disconnect dialog appears.

≥ Depending on your computer’s settings, this

icon may not be displayed.

2 Click the [Hardware] tab, then

click [Device Manager].

2 Select [USB Mass Storage

Device] and click [Stop].

3 Verify [MATSHITA DVD-RAM

LMXK1987 USB Device] or

[MATSHITA DVD Cam USB

Device] is selected and click

3 Verify the following items are

[OK].

Click [Close], and you can safely disconnect the

cable.

displayed.

≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while the

access lamp is on or while

appears on the

LCD monitor, it may damage the data.

Verifying the unit is

correctly recognized by the

computer

∫ If the driver has been recognized

properly

When using a disc:

To verify the unit is correctly recognized by the

computer, select the unit’s mode, connect the

unit to the computer via the USB cable and then

follow the steps below.

≥ With some computers including those made by

NEC, the Device Manager may not be

displayed if a mode that places restrictions on

the functions has been established. Consult

the manufacturer or follow the steps in your

computer’s operating instructions to establish a

mode in which all the functions can be used,

then proceed with operation.

Windows XP:

≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1987 USB

Device] is displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM

drives].

≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at

[Universal Serial Bus controllers].

Windows 2000 Professional:

≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1987 USB

Device] is displayed at [DVD/CD-ROM

drives].

≥ [MATSHITA DVD-RAM LMXK1987 USB

Device] is displayed at [Disc drives].

≥ [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at

[Universal Serial Bus controllers].

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

When using a card:

[USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed at

[Universal Serial Bus controllers].

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

1 Insert a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW

(VR format) with recorded

images in the unit, then turn on

the unit.

∫ If the driver has not been

recognized properly

[!] or [Unknown device] appears at [Universal

Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices], etc.

(Where the display will appear depends on the

type of computer you are using.)

Connect this unit and a computer.

You can use the following method to enable it to

be recognized.

Method 1: Turn off the unit and your computer

once and try again.

Method 2: Eject the disc or SD card from the

unit and try again.

Method 3: Try connecting the unit to another

USB port on your computer.

Creating a DVD-Video

disc on a computer

(Windows)

USB 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.)

Creating a DVD-Video on a

computer from a DVD-RAM

or DVD-RW (VR format)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

3 Select [PC CONNECT(DISC)] and

Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and

DVDfunSTUDIO, you can create a DVD-Video

disc (DVD-RW/DVD-R disc) from the images

recorded on this unit.

press the joystick.

(On the computer)

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a

computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

≥ When using DVD-MovieAlbumSE or

DVDfunSTUDIO, log on to your computer as

Administrator with a login name equally

authorized. If you log on with a login name

other than Administrator, you cannot use the

applications.

Select [start] #

[All Programs (Programs)] #

[Panasonic] # [DVD camcorders]

# [DVD camcorders], then click

[DVD-MovieAlbum].

≥ When using DVD-MovieAlbumSE or

DVDfunSTUDIO, close any other software

applications.

≥ The End User License Agreement is displayed

when the software is first started so read

carefully through its terms and conditions, then

click [I agree.].

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≥ If the screen showing a brief explanation of the

application is displayed, close it.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE starts and the images

recorded on the disc are displayed.

small box for [Eject the disc

being used.], and then click

[Yes].

When starting DVD-MovieAlbumSE, the

[Mount Information] dialog box may appear or

the recorded images may not be shown. If this

occurs, try the following procedure. If there

are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit

may be selected.

1) Click [Preference] on the dialog box or

([Preference]) button at top right of

DVD-MovieAlbumSE screen, and then

click the [Device setting] tab.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE automatically closes and

DVDfunSTUDIO automatically starts.

9 Insert a brand-new DVD-RW or

DVD-R disc into the unit.

2) Choose the drive where the disc is loaded

in the [Drive Select] column, and then

click [OK].

(When using a DVD-RAM only)

Edit the images on the disc as

required.

6 Click [Export].

10 When the [CollectTool] screen

appears, click [OK].

7 Set the export settings in the

[Export all titles] screen and click

[Start].

The exported scene will be automatically

registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing

screen.

11 Edit the DVD menu as required.

≥ Set the disc size to [8cm DVD] or

[8cm DVD DL].

≥ Select the desired destination drive to write to if

necessary.

≥ It is recommended that you do not change the

settings displayed on the screen.

8 When export is complete, a

message will appear. Check the

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12 Click [Burning].

Writing to the disc starts.

When writing is complete, the disc is ejected

automatically.

≥ The DISC EJECT lever on this unit does not

work when the unit is connected to a computer.

Use the software’s eject button to eject the

disc. (When not using the software, use

Windows Explorer to right-click the drive icon

for this unit and select [Eject].)

≥ Title names set using DVD-MovieAlbumSE

cannot be displayed on this unit. Also, the

names of playlists created on this unit cannot

be displayed on DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

≥ If you export an image recorded in 16:9 aspect

ratio with DVD-MovieAlbumSE, it is saved as a

4:3 aspect image that has been squeezed

horizontally.

If you then use the exported image with

DVDfunSTUDIO, it is displayed as a 16:9

aspect image.

≥ The DVD menu created with DVDfunSTUDIO

does not appear on this unit. Play back the disc

on a DVD player.

≥ You cannot add data to a disc written to with

DVDfunSTUDIO as the disc is finalized after

writing.

Take care that the temperature of the unit,

when connected to a computer, does not

rise excessively (reference for usage:

approx. 30 minutes at about 30 °C (86 °F)).

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With a computer (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Before using with a computer (Macintosh)

What you can do with a computer

∫ When using a disc recorded on this unit

Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R on the computer, finalize them

on this unit.

Can do

Software used

ImageMixer 3 (supplied)

≥ Playback of DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is possible on a

standard OS or commercially available DVD-Video playback

software.

Playing back on a computer

Saving motion pictures on a

computer

ImageMixer 3 (supplied)

Editing motion pictures

≥ Motion pictures that have been saved to the ImageMixer 3 library

can be edited.

ImageMixer 3 (supplied)

Creating a DVD-Video disc

≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/

+R drive is required.

∫ When using an SD card recorded on this unit

Can do

Software used

Standard OS picture viewer or a commercially available picture

viewer

Playing back on a computer

Copying files to a computer

Drag and drop to the Finder

≥ Always use the AC adaptor when connecting the unit to the computer. You cannot connect to the

computer when using a battery.

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Contents on provided CD-ROM

The following software application is contained on the provided CD-ROM.

∫ ImageMixer 3

This software is for playing back motion pictures recorded on a disc, importing motion pictures to a

computer, creating a DVD-Video disc etc.

Use this software when burning a DVD-Video disc from motion pictures recorded on this unit. For

details, refer to page 112.

≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R drive is required.

1 Select the desired scenes from the motion pictures recorded on the disc

and then import them to the ImageMixer 3 library.

≥ You can check the contents of the disc with the displayed list, playback motion pictures etc.

[Import] button

2 Create a list of images on the library for the new DVD and then write this

data to a brand-new disc.

[DVD List] button

[Write] button

The contents start being written to disc.

3 A DVD-Video disc is created.

≥ Playback is possible on a DVD player.

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Operating environment

≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software.

≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some

computers cannot be used.

≥ Use the supplied USB cable when connecting to the computer. (Operation is not guaranteed with any

other USB cables.)

∫ ImageMixer 3

Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.2 to v10.4.8

CPU

PowerPC G4 (1 GHz or higher), G5, Intel Core Solo or higher

256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

1024k768 pixels or more

RAM

Screen resolution

≥ To create a DVD-Video disc, a separate DVD-RW/DVD-R/+RW/+R drive is required.

≥ Writing to dual/double layer discs is not supported.

≥ Your computer may run DVD Player automatically when you insert DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R

in the unit. To disable auto play, select the [Apple] menu # [System Preferences...] # [CDs & DVDs]

# [When you insert a video DVD:] and then select [Ignore] from the list.

≥ For details about restricted items, read the [ReadMe] file in the [ReadMe] folder.

∫ Using Built-in SD Drive

Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.4

CPU

RAM

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

64 MB or more

≥ The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

For technical inquiries about these software applications, contact the PIXELA Customer Support

Center in your region.

U.S. and Canada (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029

Website: http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/panasonic/e/index.html (This website is in English only.)

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5 Click [Continue].

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.

1 Insert the CD-ROM into the

computer.

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

[PANASONIC] CD-ROM icon appears.

6 Click [Close].

2 Double-click [PANASONIC] #

[ImageMixer3forDVDPalmcorder.

pkg].

The installer setup screen appears.

3 Click [Continue].

Reading the operating

instructions of the software

application

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to

install it.

For details on how to use the software

application, read the help.

∫ ImageMixer 3

4 Read carefully through the terms

and conditions shown on the

screen for the [Software License

Agreement], click [Continue] and

then click [Agree].

After starting ImageMixer 3, select [Help] #

[ImageMixer 3 Help] from the Menu Bar.

Software application

uninstallation

Refer to the [Uninstallation] file in

the [ReadMe] folder and delete

[ImageMixer 3 for DVD Palmcorder]

and any related data.

≥ You cannot install the application if you click

[Disagree].

≥ After uninstalling the software, be sure to

reboot the computer.

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≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the

supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed

with any other USB cables.)

Using discs on a

computer (Macintosh)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

Creating a DVD-Video on a

computer from a recorded

disc

3 Select [PC CONNECT(DISC)] and

press the joystick.

(On the computer)

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.

Double-click the [ImageMixer 3

for DVD Palmcorder] icon in the

[ImageMixer 3 for DVD

Palmcorder] folder you installed.

ImageMixer 3 starts.

5 Click [DVD-RAM LMXK1987] in

[Source].

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

1 Insert a disc with recorded

images in the unit, then turn on

the unit.

The contents recorded on the disc are displayed.

2 Connect this unit and a

6 Click the desired recording date

(A), select the scene (B) and

then click the [Import] button

(C).

computer.

7 Click [Library] in [Source] to

USB cable (supplied)

display the contents of the

≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit

and computer will not operate properly if the

plugs are not inserted fully.

library.

≥ Edit the motion pictures if necessary.

≥ Using [Combination List], multiple scenes can

be combined into one title.

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8 Select the scenes to be added to

the DVD-Video and then click

[DVD List].

11 Click 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.

9 Select the DVD menu, the disc

size and the picture quality and

then click [OK].

12 Proceed 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

(l 113).

≥ 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.

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.

10 Prepare a DVD-RW/DVD-R/rRW/

rR drive that can be written to

and then insert a brand-new disc

into the drive.

≥ 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.

To disconnect USB cable

safely

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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In this case, disconnect the USB cable

(l 115).

≥ When a computer is accessing a card in this

≥ If you disconnect the USB cable while the

access lamp is on, it may damage the data.

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.

Using an SD card on a

computer (Macintosh)

Copying still picture files to

a computer

Connection

1 Double-click the [NO_NAME]

icon.

¬Connect this unit to the AC adaptor.

1 Insert an SD card with recorded

images in the unit, then turn on

the unit.

The folders on the SD card are displayed.

2 Select the file in the [100CDPFP]

folder to copy and drag and drop

it to the destination copy folder.

2 Connect this unit and a

computer.

∫ Example folder structure of an SD card:

DCIM

100CDPFP

MISC

≥ 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.

USB 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.)

≥ 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.

The USB function selection screen will appear.

3 Select [PC CONNECT(CARD)]

and press the joystick.

icon appears.

≥ When the unit is connected to a computer,

its power cannot be turned off.

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To disconnect USB cable

safely

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.

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Still picture recording menus

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Menus

Menu list

Motion picture recording menus

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 60)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 58)

[PICTURE SIZE] (l 52)

[PICT.QUALITY] (l 52)

[CLOCK SET] (l 42)

∫ [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] (l 60)

[GUIDE LINES] (l 58)

[REC MODE] (l 47)

[ASPECT] (l 59)

∫ [ADVANCED]

[O.I.S.] (l 59)

[SHTR EFFECT] (l 51)

[CLOCK SET] (l 42)

∫ [SETUP]

∫ [ADVANCED]

[DISPLAY] (l 117)

[D.ZOOM] (l 53)

[O.I.S.] (l 59)

[FADE COLOR] (l 56)

[WIND CUT] (l 59)

[ZOOM MIC] (l 54)

[SHTR EFFECT] (VDR-D210) (l 51)

[DATE/TIME] (l 42)

[DATE FORMAT] (l 42)

[FORMAT CARD] (l 83)

[POWER SAVE] (l 117)

[BEEP SOUND] (l 117)

[LCD SET] (l 43)

[EVF SET] (l 43)

[INITIAL SET] (l 118)

[DEMO MODE] (l 118)

∫ [DISC SETUP]

[FORMAT DISC] (l 82)

[INFORMATION] (l 83)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 40)

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] (l 117)

Motion picture playback menus

[DATE/TIME] (l 42)

[DATE FORMAT] (l 42)

[POWER SAVE] (l 117)

[AGS] (VDR-D310) (l 45)

[BEEP SOUND] (l 117)

[LCD SET] (l 43)

[EVF SET] (l 43)

[INITIAL SET] (l 118)

∫ [PLAY SETUP]

[DEMO MODE] (l 118)

[PLAY MODE] (l 67)

[RESUME PLAY] (l 68)

[PLAYLIST] (l 73, 74)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 40)

∫ [EDIT SCENE]

[DIVIDE] (l 72)

[COMBINE] (l 72)

[DELETE] (l 71)

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[BEEP SOUND] (l 117)

[LCD SET] (l 43)

∫ [DISC SETUP]

[EVF SET] (l 43)

[TV ASPECT] (l 85)

[FINALIZE] (l 81)

[UN-FINALIZE] (l 82)

[DISC PROTECT] (l 82)

[FORMAT DISC] (l 82)

[INFORMATION] (l 83)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 40)

Other menus

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] (l 117)

[DATE/TIME] (l 42)

[DATE FORMAT] (l 42)

[POWER SAVE] (l 117)

[BEEP SOUND] (l 117)

[LCD SET] (l 43)

∫ [DISPLAY]

≥ [OFF]

≥ [ON]

The screen indications are selected as shown in

the illustration below.

[OFF]

;

[EVF SET] (l 43)

[TV ASPECT] (l 85)

∫ [LANGUAGE] (l 40)

DEC.15.2007

[ON]

;

0h00m00s

(In playlist playback mode)

∫ [EDIT]

30min

[ADD] (l 75)

[MOVE] (l 76)

[DIVIDE] (l 76)

[COMBINE] (l 77)

[DELETE] (l 75)

∫ [CREATE]

DEC.15.2007

∫ [POWER SAVE]

≥ [OFF]

≥ [5 MINUTES]

∫ [PLAYLIST VIEW]

∫ [END]

[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.

Still picture playback menus

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ 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

∫ [PICT. SETUP]

[LOCK] (l 79)

∫ [BEEP SOUND]

[DPOF SET] (l 79)

[DELETE] (l 78)

≥ [OFF]

≥ [ON]

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.

∫ [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] (l 117)

[DATE/TIME] (l 42)

[DATE FORMAT] (l 42)

[FORMAT CARD] (l 83)

[POWER SAVE] (l 117)

1 Beep

When you start recording

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When you turn on the power

When this unit is recognized by the computer or

the printer, etc.

Indications

2 Beeps

Indications

When you pause recording

When you turn off the power

2 Beeps for 4 times

∫ Recording indications

When an error occurs e.g. recording not starting.

Check the sentence displayed on the screen.

(l 121)

Motion picture recording

;

0h00m00s

30min

MNL

AWB

∫ [INITIAL SET]

≥ [YES]

100

OPEN

0dB

≥ [NO]

DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM

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.

Still picture recording (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

MEGA

100

MNL

(The language setting cannot be changed back

to the initial shipping condition.)

AWB

100

OPEN

0dB

DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM

∫ [DEMO MODE]

≥ [OFF]

≥ [ON]

Remaining battery power

This item is used to start the unit demonstration.

(Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode

0min

Remaining time for recording

Elapsed recording time

dial is at the

position)

0h00m00s

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].

DEC.15.2007

3:30 PM

Date/time indication

¥/; (Red)

; (Green)

WIDE

Recording/writing to a disc

Recording pause

Wide mode

Auto mode

AUTO

Manual mode

MNL

Manual focus

Zoom magnification indication

Back light mode

Image stabilizer

Shutter speed

1/100

OPEN, F2.0

0dB

F number

Gain value

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

Fade (White), Fade (Black)

MagicPix function

Video light

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∫ Playback indications

ZOOM

Zoom microphone

Motion picture playback

Wind noise reduction

Motion picture recording mode

Sports mode

Portrait mode

Low light mode

Spotlight mode

Surf & snow mode

Still picture playback (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Auto white balance

AWB

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp)

Outdoor mode

Manual adjustment mode

Disc type

DVD-RAM

;

Playback

Pause

DVD-RW (VR format)

DVD-RW (Video format)

DVD-RW (unformatted)

DVD-R

Fast forward/rewind

DVD-R DL

7/8

Last/first scene paused

Skip playback

± (White)

¥ (Green)

Shutter chance mark

9/:

D/E

Slow motion playback

Frame-by-frame playback

Motion picture playback time

Self-Timer recording

MEGA OIS

;1/2;

0h00m00s

MEGA

Number of recording pixels for

still pictures

Play mode

VDR-D310:

All scenes on the disc

displayed

2048k1512

1920k1080

3.1M

Scenes recorded on the

selected date displayed

Scenes in the selected playlist

displayed

1280k960

640k480

0.3M

VDR-D230:

0.3M

640k480

640k360

0.2

No.10

Scene number

(White)

(Green)

(Red)

Card can be recorded to

Recognizing the card

Recording/accessing the card

Volume adjustment

Resume playback

MPEG still picture

Still picture quality

Contents that have been

protected on another device

Remaining number of still

pictures

R 100

Still picture folder/file number

display

100-0001

When a printer compatible with

PictBridge is connected

Accessing the card (When

connected to a computer)

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DPOF already set

(to more than 1)

Locked still pictures

Number of recording pixels for

still pictures

VDR-D310:

2048k1512

3.1M

1920k1080

1280k960

0.3M

640k480

VDR-D230:

0.3M

640k480

640k360

0.2

The picture size is not displayed for still

pictures recorded with other products that have

different picture sizes from the sizes shown

above.

∫ Confirmatory indications

–– (Time

display)

The built-in battery is low.

(l 43)

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.

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Messages

CANNOT READ THIS DISC.

PLEASE CHECK FOR

SCRATCHES OR STAINS

ON DISC.

The disc is scratched or dirty. Eject the disc and clean it. (l 27) If

there are scratches on the disc, use a new disc.

NO DATA.

There are no images recorded on the disc or card.

THIS DISC IS

INCOMPATIBLE.

You inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.).

PLEASE CHECK THE

DISC.

You inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc recorded

in an incompatible data format etc.).

You inserted a disc that does not meet the DVD standard for quality

and performance so you may not be able to record normally. Refer

to the following support site for information about discs that have

been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic.

RECOMMENDED TO USE

PANASONIC DISC

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam

(This website is in English only.)

AGS MODE ON -REC

PAUSED

The AGS function is activated. (l 45)

A finalized DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R has been inserted.

After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If you

un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be used for recording.

(l 82)

CANNOT RECORD.

(THIS DISC IS FINALIZED)

CANNOT RECORD. DISC

IS FULL.

The disc is full or the number of scenes has reached the maximum

limit so no further data can be recorded. Delete unnecessary scenes

(l 71) or insert a new disc.

CANNOT RECORD. THE

NUMBER OF SCENES HAS

EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM

LIMIT.

CANNOT OPERATE.

TEMPERATURE IS HIGH.

PLEASE TURN OFF AND

WAIT A WHILE.

The temperature of the unit is high so it cannot be operated. Turn off

the power, wait until the unit cools and then turn on the power again.

If you insert a DVD-RW or a DVD-R disc recorded in this unit (that

has not been finalized) into another device such as DVD recorder,

computer, etc., the disc may become unusable. Be sure to finalize

the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices.

FINALIZE THE DISC TO

ENABLE PLAYBACK ON

OTHER DEVICES.

CANNOT UN-FINALIZE

THIS DISC.

DVD-R cannot be un-finalized.

CHECK CARD.

This card is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit.

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CARD LOCKED.

CARD FULL.

The write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK. (l 26)

The SD card is full so no further data can be recorded. Delete

unnecessary files (l 78) or insert a new SD card.

PUSH THE RESET

SWITCH.

An irregularity in the unit has been detected. Press the RESET

button to restart the unit. (l 130)

CHECK THE DISC AFTER

PUSHING THE RESET

SWITCH TO REPAIR THE

DATA.

CHANGE TO MANUAL

MODE.

You are attempting to use a function that cannot be used

simultaneously.

CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE.

TURN OFF THE VIDEO

LIGHT.

With DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R, if the number of dates

displayed becomes 99 when [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE], you

cannot change the aspect setting from 16:9 to 4:3 and vice versa.

CANNOT SET.

PLEASE CONNECT AC

ADAPTOR

Finalizations cannot be executed and the unit cannot be connected

to the computer when using a battery. Use the AC adaptor.

The unit cannot correctly establish the connection to the computer

or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and then select

the desired USB function again.

DISCONNECT USB

CABLE.

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE

CONNECTED TO

COMPUTER.

The unit’s power cannot be turned off when the unit is connected to

the computer.

About recovery

It is possible that the system cannot complete writing of a file normally when, for example, power is

turned off for some reason during recording or editing.

If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may appear.

Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.)

DISC ERROR HAS OCCURRED. NOW REPAIRING DATA ON THE DISC.

≥ When you repair the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. Even if the

power is turned off without repairing the disc, you can repair the disc when you turn the power on

again.

≥ Depending on the condition of the data, it may not be possible to completely repair the data.

≥ Do not repair a disc that has been recorded on another device. This may cause the loss of data or the

disc.

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Functions that cannot be used simultaneously

Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications.

The table below shows examples of functions restricted by various conditions.

Conditions which

disable the functions

Functions

Digital zoom

≥ In picture recording mode

Fade

≥ While recording to a disc (Cannot set or cancel)

MagicPix

≥ In picture recording mode

≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the MagicPix function is used

≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the iris/gain is set

Backlight compensation

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)

Tele macro (Set and cancel)

Help mode

≥ While recording to a disc

Video light on (gain up mode)

Zoom microphone

≥ When the MagicPix function is used.

≥ An external microphone is used

Wind noise reduction

≥ When setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch

to AUTO

≥ When the MagicPix function is used

≥ When the video light is on

Scene mode

≥ When digital zoom is used

Change of white balance

≥ When the MagicPix function is used

≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the MagicPix function is used

≥ When the video light is on (gain up mode)

≥ When the scene mode is used

Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of discs can be used?

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-R DL can be used if they are 8 cm (3z)

non-cartridge discs. (l 22)

Can discs with a cartridge be used?

They can be used if the cartridge is removed.

Can double sided discs be used?

They can be used.

However you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other.

You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

Can I record continuously from one side of the disc to the other on a double sided disc?

You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to the other. The recording time

indicated on the disc package is the total time for both sides. You will need to eject the

disc and turn it over to record on both sides.

Can DVD-R be recorded to once only?

Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full.

However the data recorded on the DVD-R cannot be erased.

Is playback possible on a DVD player?

By finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format/Video format) or a DVD-R in this unit, it can be

played back on a DVD player.

To playback a DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format) or DVD-R DL, you will need a DVD

recorder or a DVD player that supports DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format) or DVD-R DL.

Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder or DVD player.

Can software other than that supplied be used?

For information about software from other companies, contact the makers of the

software.

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Is playback possible on a computer? (Windows)

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format):

Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:

Finalize the disc on this unit and then play it back with commercially available DVD-

Video playback software.

SD card:

Use picture viewer software.

Is editing possible on a computer? (Windows)

DVD-RAM:

Use the supplied software DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:

Editing is not possible on a computer.

Is it possible to copy data to a computer? (Windows)

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR format):

Use VR disc copy tool or the File Export function in DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer, be sure to finalize it on this unit.

DVD-RW (Video format), DVD-R:

Copy with Windows Explorer. Data that has been copied to a computer can be

written to a new disc with DVDfunSTUDIO.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on a computer, finalize them on

this unit.

SD card:

Copy with Windows Explorer.

What should I do when the disc contents cannot be displayed with

DVD-MovieAlbumSE?

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].

Is playback possible on a computer (Macintosh)?

Discs:

Use ImageMixer 3.

≥ Playback of DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R is possible on a standard OS or

commercially available DVD-Video playback software.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on a

computer, finalize them on this unit.

SD card:

Use picture viewer software.

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Is editing possible on a computer (Macintosh)?

Use ImageMixer 3.

≥ Motion pictures that have been saved to the ImageMixer 3 library can be edited.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on a computer,

finalize them on this unit.

Is it possible to save data to a computer (Macintosh)?

Discs:

Use ImageMixer 3.

≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R on a

computer, finalize them on this unit.

SD card:

Copy with the Finder.

The recording date and time are not displayed on ImageMixer 3.

The recording date and time of images recorded on a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R

cannot be displayed. The recording date and time of images imported to the library can

be set using [Options] in the [Information] function.

DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) icon is not displayed on the desktop (Macintosh).

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.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Check points

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

# Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. (l 28)

This unit cannot be

turned on.

≥ The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the

battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

≥ Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended?

≥ If you do not use the unit for approximately 5 minutes, the

power is automatically turned off to conserve the battery

charge. To resume recording, turn the power back on.

The power will not turn off automatically when the power save

function (l 117) is set to [OFF].

This unit is turned off

automatically.

≥ Is the battery low?

This unit does not stay

on long enough.

# If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the

message “LOW BATTERY.” is displayed, the battery has run

down. Charge the battery. (l 28)

A clicking sound is heard

when the power is turned

off.

≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a malfunction.

≥ Is the battery fully charged?

# Charge it with the AC adaptor. (l 28)

≥ Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place?

# The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places,

the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

≥ Has the battery worn out?

Battery runs down

quickly.

# The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short

even after the battery is fully charged, the battery has worn out

and can no longer be used.

≥ The unit cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor

or extend the viewfinder.

This unit cannot be

operated though it is

turned on.

≥ Press the RESET button. (l 130) If normal conditions are not

restored yet, remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about 1

minute and then reconnect the battery or AC adaptor. Then

about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the

above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the

data on the disc or card.)

This unit does not

operate normally.

≥ Has the demonstration started?

# If you set [DEMO MODE] to [ON] without inserting a disc or a

card in video recording mode or picture recording mode, the unit

is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its

functions. Normally this should be set to [OFF]. Press the MENU

button, then select [SETUP] # [DEMO MODE] # [OFF] and

press the joystick.

The screen has changed

suddenly.

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Problem

Check points

The remote control does

not function.

≥ Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out?

# Replace it with a new button-type battery. (l 20)

≥ The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered.

# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor.

≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work when the unit is

connected to the computer. (l 131, 132)

The DISC EJECT lever

does not work.

≥ Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc?

# If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off. (l 27)

The disc cannot be read.

A function indication

such as the remaining

time indication or the

elapsed time indication is

not shown.

≥ If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other than

warnings and date indications disappear.

≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-protected?

# Release the protection. (l 82) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR

format) was protected on another device, release the protection

on the same device.

≥ Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized?

# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot record. If

you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be used for

recording. (l 82)

Recording does not start

although power is

supplied to this unit and

the disc or card is

≥ Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?

# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set to

LOCK. (l 26)

≥ Is the memory of the disc or card full?

correctly inserted.

# If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up some

memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 71, 78) or use a

new disc or card.

≥ Is the unit set to the video recording mode or picture recording

mode?

# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at

≥ Is the disc cover open?

# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close the

disc cover.

≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?

# Clean the disc. (l 27) If there are scratches on the disc, use a

new disc.

≥ The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.

To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while.

Recording starts but

stops immediately.

The playback picture

breaks up for a moment.

≥ Is the AGS function activated?

# Record in the normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to [OFF].

(l 45)

The unit arbitrarily stops

recording.

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Problem

Check points

≥ Are you trying to record small or finely detailed objects with

[PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ]?

# If you try to record small or finely detailed objects with

[PICT.QUALITY] set at [ ], the images may break up into a

Recorded still pictures

are not clear.

mosaic-like pattern. Record with [PICT.QUALITY] set at [

]

instead. (l 52)

≥ Is manual focus mode selected?

# Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

≥ Are you trying to record a scene which is hard to bring into

focus in auto focus mode?

# There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which

the auto focus does not operate correctly. (l 137) If so, use the

manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (l 61)

Auto focus function does

not work.

Sound is not played back

from the built-in speaker

of this unit.

≥ Is the volume too low?

# During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (l 67)

≥ Have you selected video input on the TV?

Although this unit is

correctly connected to a

TV, playback images

cannot be seen.

# Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the

channel that matches the input used for the connection.

≥ Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct?

# Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT]

# [16:9] or [4:3] and press the joystick.

The playback images are

squeezed horizontally.

≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-protected?

# Release the protection. (l 82)

If the disc or the contents on the disc have been protected on

another device, release the protection on the same device.

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided.

# Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. (l 72)

≥ It may not be possible to delete scenes that are displayed as

Scenes cannot be deleted

or edited.

[

] on the thumbnail display. If the scenes are unnecessary,

format the disc or card to erase the data. (l 82, 83) Please be

aware that if a disc or card is formatted then all the data

recorded on the disc or card will be erased.

≥ Is the file on the SD card locked?

# Locked files cannot be deleted. Release the lock setting. (l 79)

≥ If the SD card’s write protect switch is set to LOCK, then

deletion is disabled. (l 26)

≥ The data may be destroyed. It may have been destroyed by

static or electromagnetic waves. Store important data on a

computer or other products as well.

The images on the SD

card do not look normal.

Even if a disc or a card is

formatted, it cannot be

used.

≥ Either this unit or the disc or card may be damaged. Please

consult a dealer. Use an SD card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this

unit.

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Problem

Check points

≥ Is this unit connected to a computer?

# No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected

to a computer.

The indication

disappears.

≥ Turn off the power to this unit. If the power cannot be turned

off, press the RESET button, or remove the battery or AC

adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power

again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the

power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased

this unit from.

The screen is frozen.

No operation can be

performed.

≥ Is the disc scratched or dirty?

# After using the following method to restart the unit, eject the disc

and clean it. (l 27) If there are scratches on the disc, use a new

disc.

≥ The unit has automatically detected an error. Press the RESET

button with the projecting part of the lens cap A. This will

restart the unit.

“PUSH THE RESET

SWITCH.” or “CHECK

THE DISC AFTER

PUSHING THE RESET

SWITCH TO REPAIR THE

DATA.” is displayed.

≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is

turned off automatically about 1 minute later.

≥ Even after you press the RESET button, the indication may still

appear repeatedly. If so, this unit needs repair. Detach the

power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased

this unit from. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by

yourself.

≥ Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of

SD card (SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card) that you

inserted.

If the SD card is inserted

in another device, it is not

recognized.

# Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.

With a computer (Windows)

Problem

Check points

≥ 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. (l 94)

Even if connected by the

USB cable, this unit is not

recognized by the

computer.

≥ Turn the unit off then on and disconnect then reconnect the

USB cable.

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Problem

Check points

≥ 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].

When

DVD-MovieAlbumSE is

started, the [Mount

Information] dialog box

appears.

≥ 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.

≥ 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].

An image that should

have been recorded does

not appear when

DVD-MovieAlbumSE is

started.

DVD-RW (Video format)

or DVD-R cannot be

played back on

≥ 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.

DVD-MovieAlbumSE.

≥ The DISC EJECT lever does not work after the unit is

connected to the computer.

The DISC EJECT lever

does not work when 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.].

≥ (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].

Cannot write to DVD-

RAM.

Cannot format a disc with 2) Click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager].

the DVD-RAM Driver.

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

in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

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With a computer (Macintosh)

Problem

Check points

≥ 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. (l 110)

≥ Turn the unit off then on and disconnect then reconnect the

USB cable.

Even if connected by the

USB cable, this unit is not

recognized by the

computer.

≥ What version of Mac OS X are you using?

DVD-RAM or DVD-RW

(VR format) icon is not

displayed on the desktop.

# 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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≥ Do not leave rubber or plastic products in

contact with the unit for a long time.

Cautions for use

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.)

About this unit

≥ 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

≥ 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.

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.

≥ 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

About the battery

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.

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.

About the AC adaptor

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.

≥ 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

≥ 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.

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.)

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

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

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mode dial, turn off the power or shake or

impact the unit.

About the disc

∫ About the miniSD Card

≥ 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

≥ 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.

jScenes are displayed as [

] on the

thumbnail display

jDisc cannot correctly be recognized

jDelay between video and audio

LCD monitor/viewfinder

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.

≥ 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.

DVD-R/DVD-R DL

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

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.

About the SD card

≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of

an SD card is the total of the capacity for

capacity which can be used on the unit, a

computer etc.

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.

≥ 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

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Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance

About condensation

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.

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.

10 000K

000K

≥ 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)

000K

When this unit is taken to a location with a

significant temperature difference such as

from a cold place to a hot place.

000K

10)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

White balance

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.

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.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

The unit cannot focus correctly because the light

information that comes through the lens

decreases considerably.

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.

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.

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.

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.

≥ 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.

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Specifications

DVD Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power source:

DC 7.9 V/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Recording 7.0 W (VDR-D310)/6.0 W (VDR-D230/VDR-D210)

Signal system

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

DVD Video Recording format (DVD-RAM, DVD-RW)

DVD-Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL)

Recording format

VDR-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:

Image sensor

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)

VDR-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:

Lens

2.3 mm to 73.6 mm

Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter

Zoom

37 mm

VDR-D310:

10k optical zoom, 25/700k digital zoom

VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

32k optical zoom, 50/1000k digital zoom

Monitor

2.7z wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)

Color electric viewfinder (approx. 113 K pixels)

Stereo (with a zoom function)

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Viewfinder

Microphone

Speaker

Standard illumination

1,400 lx

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12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60)

[approx. 1 lx (VDR-D310)/approx. 2 lx (VDR-D230/VDR-D210) with

the MagicPix function]

Minimum required

illumination

Video output level

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™

S Video output level

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ™

Audio output level (Line)

316 mV, 600 ™

Mic sensitivity j50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)

(‰ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack)

Mic input (VDR-D310)

Card reader/writer function (No copyright protection support)

Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) compliant

PictBridge-compliant

USB

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting

parts)

66.7 mm (W) k 91.1 mm (H) k 142.7 mm (D)

[2.62z (W) k 3.59z (H) k 5.62z (D)]

Mass

(without battery, lens cap

and a disc)

Approx. 510 g (1.12 lbs.)

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

(0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F) when connected to the computer)

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

10% to 80%

Motion pictures

Recording media

Compression

8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1

8 cm (3z) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X/1X)

8 cm (3z) DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0

8 cm (3z) DVD-R for DL Ver. 3.0

MPEG2

XP: 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)

Recording mode and

transfer rate

(Approx. 75 min recordable time on a single-sided DVD-RAM)

Audio compression

Dolby Digital, 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch)

Still pictures (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

SD 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:

Recording media

4 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2

standard), DPOF corresponding

Compression

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VDR-D310:

2048k1512, 1920k1080 (16:9), 1280k960, 640k480

VDR-D230:

Picture size

640k480, 640k360 (16:9)

AC adaptor

Information for your safety

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)

61 mm (W) k 32 mm (H) k 91 mm (D)

[2.40z (W) k 1.26z (H) k 3.58z (D)]

Dimensions

Mass

Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs.)

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Number of recordable pictures on an SD card (VDR-D310/

VDR-D230)

VDR-D310:

Picture size

(2048k1512)

(1920k1080)

3.1M

Picture quality

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

120

250

490

990

2010

3950

155

330

650

1290

2630

5170

160

320

630

210

410

820

2 GB

1290

2520

1680

3290

4 GB

Picture size

(1280k960)

(640k480)

0.3M

Picture quality

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

195

210

430

420

155

870

185

390

780

300

820

1650

3430

6790

13600

27660

54310

620

1710

3400

6800

1230

2470

5030

9870

1550

3160

6210

2 GB

13830

27150

4 GB

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VDR-D230:

Picture size

0.3M

(640k480)

0.2 (640k360)

Picture quality

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

195

210

420

210

420

430

820

870

430

870

1650

3430

6790

13600

27660

54310

820

1650

3430

6790

13600

27660

54310

1710

3400

6800

13830

27150

1710

3400

6800

13830

27150

2 GB

4 GB

≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [

subject being recorded.

] and [

] are used together and on the

≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

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Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Accessory No.

LM-AF30U

Figure

Description

8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (single sided)

8 cm (3z) DVD-RAM (double sided)

8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (single sided)

8 cm (3z) DVD-RW (double sided)

8 cm (3z) DVD-R (single sided)

8 cm (3z) DVD-R (double sided)

LM-AF60U

LM-RW30U

LM-RW60U

LM-RF30V

LM-RF60V

LM-RF55LV

8 cm (3z) DVD-R DL (dual layer on single side)

PV-DAC14

AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables

CGR-DU06A/1B*

(VDR-D230/VDR-D210)

640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack

CGA-DU12A/1B*

CGA-DU21A/1B*

2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack

RP-SDR04GU1K

RP-SDR02GU1A

RP-SDR01GU1A

RP-SDR512U1A

RP-SDR256U1A

Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card

Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDK02GU1A

RP-SDH01GU1A

RP-SDK512U1A

RP-SDH256U1A

High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDV04GU1K

RP-SDV02GU1A

RP-SDV01GU1A

Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SS01GU1K

RP-SS512BU1K

RP-SS256BU1K

miniSD 1 GB SD Memory Card

miniSD 512 MB SD Memory Card

miniSD 256 MB SD Memory Card

Video DC Light (10 W)

VW-LDC10

≥ Battery pack (CGR-DU06) is necessary to

activate it.

* Please refer to page 29 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.

NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local

dealer.

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Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Model #

2. Items Ordered

Accessory #

Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

6.95

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA

Credit Card #

MasterCard

Discover

Expiration Date

Customer Signature

Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To:

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

Phone#:

First

Last

Day

(

)

Street Address

City

Night

(

State

Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the

unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

•To further speed your repair, please provide

an explanation of what is wrong with the unit

and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC

CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,

which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished

parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Parts

Labor

Contact Number

Service

Ninety (90) Days

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In or Mail-In

Camcorder

DVD/VCR Deck,

A/V Mixer

One (1) Year

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In: 21”

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

Ninety (90) Days

CRTand Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22” CRT and Larger

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

TV/HDR

Combination

1-888-843-9788

In-Home or Carry-In

Rechargeable

Batteries

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Tape

(in exchange for

defective item)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Memory Cards

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ninety (90) Days

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period.

If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the

United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit

Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include

removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require

that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or

cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,

among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or

onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or

failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,

bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls,

improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or

other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or

damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel

to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are

for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer

or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the

addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information l 148

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer

or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and

Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products

by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Service Center

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

MAIL TO:

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory

Service Center

Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of January 2007

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and

agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been

improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,

damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or

detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell

batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of

date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions

may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

1-800 #:

Fax #:

1-800-561-5505

(905) 238-2360

Email link:

“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link: “Servicentres^TMlocator” under “Customer support”

IFYOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Locking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Index

∫ M

∫ A

MagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Menu list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Motion picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 32, 134

Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Auto Ground-directional Standby (AGS) . . . .45

Automatic white balance . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 136

∫ B

∫ N

Backlight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29, 134

Beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Black balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Number of recordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . 141

∫ O

Operation icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

∫ P

∫ C

Pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playing back motion pictures by date . . . . . . 67

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Protect (Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27, 35, 135

Charging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

∫ D

Date and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Delete

Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 27, 33, 135

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

DPOF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL . . .22

∫ R

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Recording time elapsed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Remaining number of still pictures . . . . . . . . 51

Remaining time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Repair (Disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

∫ S

∫ F

Scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SD Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SDHC Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Self-recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Self-timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Shutter effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Slow-motion playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Soft skin mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Still picture compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Still picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Format

Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Frame-by-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

∫ G

Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

∫ H

Help mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

∫ I

∫ T

Image stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Tele macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

∫ U

∫ L

Un-finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 43, 135

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∫ V

Video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 43, 135

Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

VR format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

∫ W

White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 137

Wide mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Wind noise reduction function . . . . . . . . . . . .59

∫ Z

Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Zoom microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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∫ Cómo encender/apagar la

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

alimentación

Guía española para el uso

rápido

Mientras pulsa el botón A, ajuste el

interruptor OFF/ON a ON/OFF.

∫ Carga de la batería

Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al

adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de

CA.

Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte

alineando la marca, luego encájela.

∫ Insertar/quitar un disco

Haga deslizar la palanca DISC EJECT una

vez y la deje.

∫ Montaje de la batería

Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y

hágala deslizar hasta que dispare.

Abra la tapa del compartimiento del disco

manualmente e inserte/saque el disco.

∫ Cómo quitar la batería

Mientras hace deslizar la palanca BATTERY,

haga deslizar la batería para quitarla.

Empuje la sección marcada PUSH CLOSE

en la tapa del compartimiento del disco

para cerrarla.

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Pulse el botón de inicio/parada de la

grabación para empezar a grabar.

∫ Cómo insertar/quitar una tarjeta

SD (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Deslice la tapa de la ranura para tarjetas

para abrirla.

Inserte/quite la tarjeta SD en/de la ranura

de la tarjeta.

Pulse de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada

de la grabación para detener brevemente

la grabación.

Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de

la tarjeta.

∫ Grabación de imágenes fijas

(imágenes fijas JPEG)

∫ Grabación de imágenes

dinámicas

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar

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VDR-D310:

Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida.

Pulse el botón de toma fotográfica [

] a

medias para enfocar al sujeto. (Solo en el

modo de enfoque automático)

Pulse el joystick.

Mueva el joystick para obrar.

Pulse completamente el botón de toma

fotográfica [

] para tomar la foto.

1/;: Reproducción/Pausa

:: Salto de reproducción (hacia atrás)

9: Salto de reproducción (en adelante)

∫:

Detiene la reproducción y muestra las

miniaturas.

VDR-D230:

Pulse el botón de toma fotográfica [

∫ Reproducción de imágenes fijas

(imágenes fijas JPEG)

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar

∫ Reproducción de imágenes

dinámicas

≥ Gire el selector de modo para seleccionar

Seleccione el archivo a ser reproducido.

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Pulse el joystick.

Mueva el joystick para obrar.

1/;: La exposición de diapositivas inicia/se

interrumpe.

∫:

Reproduce la imagen anterior.

Reproduce la imagen siguiente.

Detiene la reproducción y muestra las

miniaturas.

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Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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