Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VDR-D200 Panasonic
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P PC Others With a co mputer (VDR -D200 only ) With other product s Disc and card management Editing Playb ack Recording Setup Before using LSQT09 69 D For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .
2 LSQ T0969 Left/Right Things Y ou Should Know Thank y ou for choo sing P anasoni c! Y ou have purc hased one of the most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market today . Used properly , we’re sure it will bring you and y our family year s of enjoyment.
3 LSQT09 69 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 resi dential installation.
4 LSQ T0969 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INST RUCTIONS 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.
5 LSQT09 69 Prec aut ion s USE & LOCA TION ≥ TO A V OID SHOCK HAZARD ... Y our c amera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture.
6 LSQ T0969 -If you see this symbol- ≥ SD 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 incor porates copyright protection technology t hat is protected by method claims of certain U.
7 LSQT09 69 Conte nt s Before using Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Part s identific ation and ha ndling . . . 15 Using the LCD monitor .
8 LSQ T0969 With other pr oduct s With a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Playb ack on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 With a DVD rec order/play er . . . . . . . . 90 Playback on DVD recorder/player . . . . . . 90 Copying recordings ont o a DVD r ecor de r ’s ha rd dis k .
9 LSQT09 69 Before using Features Before us ing Features ∫ Easy rec ordin g! ( l 41 ) No need to s earch for t he recording start posit ion. The new rec ording will not overwrit e any previously recorded scene. ∫ Easy p layback! ( l 61) Recorded scenes are disp layed as thumbnails.
10 LSQ T0969 Before using Fea tur es ∫ Using w ith DVD pl ayer/reco rder! ( l 90) Just insert the dis c into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm (3 z ) discs to play back the scenes recor ded with this unit on it.
11 LSQT09 69 Before using Quick Gu ide Quick Guide ∫ Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC ad aptor and the AC outl et. 2 Put the ba ttery on t he battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. ∫ Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it cli cks.
12 LSQ T0969 Before using Quick Gu ide ∫ Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D200 on ly) 1 Open the card slot cover . 2 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card slot . 3 Securely close the card slot cover . ∫ Recording motion pictures ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .
13 LSQT09 69 Before using Quick Gu ide ∫ Motion picture playback ≥ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Select the scene to be played back. 2 Press the joystick. 3 Move the j oystick to o perate. ∫ Still picture playback (VD R-D 200 on ly) ≥ Rotate th e mo d e dia l t o s elec t .
14 LSQ T0969 Before using Access ories Accessories Check the accessories befo re using this unit. Battery pack CGA-DU12 Shoulder strap VFC3506-1A AC adaptor PV - DAC14D USB cable K1HA05CD0014 DC cable K2GJ2DC0001 1 CD-ROM (VDR-D200 only) LSFT0643 ≥ (For VDR-D100 only) Y ou can download the DVD- RAM Driver .
15 LSQT09 69 Before using Parts ident ifica tion an d handl ing Part s identific ation and han dling 1L e n s 2 Microphone (buil t-in, stereo) 3 White balan ce sens or ( l 59) 4 T erminal cover 5 Audi.
16 LSQ T0969 Before using Parts iden tifica tion a nd hand ling 28 Reset button [RESET ] ( l 138) 29 LCD monitor ( l 18) 30 Mode select switch [AUT O/MANUAL/FOCUS] ( l 55) 31 Spe aker 32 Disc eje ct l.
17 LSQT09 69 Before using Parts ident ifica tion an d handl ing Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and lens cap c ord comes prea ttached to the grip belt. ≥ When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in t he direction of t he arrow .
18 LSQ T0969 Before using Parts iden tifica tion a nd hand ling Y ou can rec ord the image w hile viewing it on the LCD monitor . 1 Press the PUSH OPEN butt on. The LCD monitor opens slightly . Pull the LCD monitor out in the direct ion of the a rrow.
19 LSQT09 69 Before using Disc s and ca rds Discs and cards Discs that can be us ed on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM 8 cm (3 z ) Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm (3 z ) Single sided/double sided DVD-R 8 cm (3 z ) Single sided/ double sided (DVD-RAM Ver.
20 LSQ T0969 Before using Discs and c ards ≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with th is unit. ≥ When using d ouble sided disc, y ou cannot recor d or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other . Y ou will need to eject the disc and turn it over .
21 LSQT09 69 Before using Disc s and ca rds When using DV D-RW , s elect whether to record in DV D Video Recording form at (VR f ormat) or DVD-Video format (Video f ormat) and then format the disc. ( l 20, Ab out format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD-R W is inserted in this unit, the scre en on the righ t appe ars.
22 LSQ T0969 Before using Discs and c ards ≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit. ≥ Please confirm the lat est information on the following website.
23 LSQT09 69 Before using Disc s and ca rds ∫ How to hold a di sc or card Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ∫ If there is dirt or condens ation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry . ∫ Handling precautions ≥ Be careful about scratch es and dirt.
24 LSQ T0969 Setu p Power s upply Setup Power supply When this unit is purchased, the bat tery is not charged. Charge t he battery before using this unit. 1 Connect the AC cable to t he AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Put the battery on the batter y mount by aligning the mark, and th en secu rely plug it in.
25 LSQT09 69 Setu p Power su ppl y The times shown in the tables belo w are for when the temperature is 25 o C (77 o F) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or l ower than 25 o C (77 o F), the charging time will become longer . ∫ Charging time ≥ “2 h 25 min” indicates 2 hours 25 minutes.
26 LSQ T0969 Setu p Power s upply 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor . 3 Connect the DC cable to this unit. ≥ Do not use the AC c able for ot her equipment s ince the AC cable is exclusively designed for t his unit.
27 LSQT09 69 Setu p Inse rting/re movi ng a disc 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.
28 LSQ T0969 Setu p Inserting/r emoving a disc ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc Sing le side d di sc: The recording/playback side is o pposite to the labelled s ide. Double s ided disc : The “SIDE A” recording /playback side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side.
29 LSQT09 69 Setu p Inserting/ remov ing an S D card (VDR-D2 00 onl y) Inserting/remo ving an SD c ard (VDR-D200 onl y) Before inserting/rem oving an S D card, be su re to tu rn off th e power. If the SD card is inserted or removed with the power tur ned on, this unit may malfunction or the data recorded on t he SD card m ay be los t.
30 LSQ T0969 Setu p Selecti ng a mo de Selecting a mo de The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely . ≥ Do not forcefully turn the dial. Rota te the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.
31 LSQT09 69 Setu p How to us e the jo ystick How to u se the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, per forming operations, et c. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Operations on t he menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail v iew screen, et c.
32 LSQ T0969 Setu p How to use the joys tick Disc recording m ode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL) A : The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Pag e (1/2) 4 Soft skin mode 47 2 F.
33 LSQT09 69 Setu p How to us e the jo ystick Card rec ording mode (VDR-D200 only) (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A : The operation icon is off.
34 LSQ T0969 Setu p How to use the joys tick Card playback mod e (VDR-D200 only) (When [PICTURE ] is selected) A : The operation icon is off. Icon Direction Function Pag e — ∫4 S top playback and .
35 LSQT09 69 Setu p Switchi ng the l anguag e Switching t he langu age Y ou can swit ch the language on the screen display or the m enu screen. 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ LANGUAGE] and pr ess the jo ystick. 2 Select [English] and pr ess the joystick.
36 LSQ T0969 Setu p Usi ng th e me nu sc reen Using the me nu screen Refer to “Menu list” ( l 125) for information about t he menus. 1 While stopped, press the MENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when t he menu is displayed.
37 LSQT09 69 Setu p Using the menu scree n 5 Move t he joyst ick righ t or pr ess the joy stick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select th e desir ed item. 7 Pre ss t he j oys tic k to ent er th e se le ctio n. T o get back to the previous scre en Move th e j oys tick l ef t.
38 LSQ T0969 Setu p Setting da te and t ime Setti ng da te an d time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen select [ BASIC] # [ CLOCK S ET] # [YES] and pres s the joy stick.
39 LSQT09 69 Setu p Adjusti ng LCD m onitor/v iewfin der Adjusting LCD mon itor/v iewfind er Adjust the brightness and color level. 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen se lect [ SETUP] # [ L CD SET] or [ EVF SET] # [YES] and pr ess th e joystick. 2 Move t he joyst ick up or down to s elect the item to b e adjusted.
40 LSQ T0969 Recording Before record ing Recording Before recording 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cov er the microp hones or s ensors with you r hands. 4 Keep your ar ms near your body . 5 Slightly open your legs .
41 LSQT09 69 Recording Recordin g motion p ictures Rec ording mot ion pi ctur es (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. 1 Remov e the le ns cap, t hen tu rn the un it on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly .
42 LSQ T0969 Recording Recording m otion picture s A Rem ain ing tim e le ft for re cord ing (When the rem aining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0h00m] flashes red.) B Recordi ng mode C Recording time elapsed ≥ While m otion p icture record ing is in pr ogress , do n ot disconn ect the batter y or AC a daptor.
43 LSQT09 69 Recording Recor ding stil l pic tures (VDR -D2 00 onl y) Recording sti ll pictures (VD R-D200 only) (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. 1 Remov e the le ns cap, t hen tu rn the un it on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly .
44 LSQ T0969 Recording Recording s till pi ctures (VDR-D20 0 only ) ∫ T o record still pictures clearly When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4 k or higher , it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand.
45 LSQT09 69 Recording V arious rec ording functions V ari ous rec ording func tions (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) Y ou can zoom in up to 30 k optic all y . ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . Move the zoom lever . ≥ When zo oming in while holding this un it by han d, we recommend using the image sta bilizer function.
46 LSQ T0969 Recording V arious recor ding func tions (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Interlocked with the z ooming operation, the micr ophone will collect sounds clearly far away with t he tele-shot or tho se in the vicinity with t he wide-angle shot.
47 LSQT09 69 Recording V arious rec ording functions (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) This is more ef fective if y ou record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . 1 Pres s the joy stick to di splay the icon sh own in the illustration.
48 LSQ T0969 Recording V arious recor ding func tions (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . T o fade in 1 While rec ording is paused, press the jo ystick to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the j oystick left to select [ ].
49 LSQT09 69 Recording V arious rec ording functions 3 Press the rec ording st art/stop button. Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After t he image/audio completely dis appears, recording stops. T o cancel fading Select [ ] again.
50 LSQ T0969 Recording V arious recor ding func tions (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating fr om behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . 1 Press the joy stick to display the icon shown in the illustration.
51 LSQT09 69 Recording V arious rec ording functions (SD) Y ou can recor d still pictures on an SD card using t he timer . ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Pres s the joy stick to di splay the icon sh own in the illustration. 2 Move t he joyst ick left to select [ Ø ].
52 LSQ T0969 Recording V arious recor ding func tions (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . Press th e MENU but ton, th en select [ BASI C] # [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and pre ss the j oystick.
53 LSQT09 69 Recording V arious rec ording functions (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) This function allows you to reco rd color s ubj ects in dark l ocations to stand out against the background. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
54 LSQ T0969 Recording V arious recor ding func tions (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 s cene. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or .
55 LSQT09 69 Recording Manual r ecordi ng functi ons Manual recording functi ons When the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO, t he unit adjusts aut omatically the following settings. ≥ White balance ≥ Shutter speed ≥ Iris/gain value ≥ Focus Above settings may not be adjusted aut omatically depending on light sources or scenes.
56 LSQ T0969 Recording Manual r ecording fu nctio ns T o cancel th e scene mode fu nction Press the M ENU button, then s elect [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press t he joystick . ≥ Y o u can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS switc h to AUT O.
57 LSQT09 69 Recording Manual r ecordi ng functi ons (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) If auto focusing is dif f icult due to the condit ions, then manual focusing is available. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.
58 LSQ T0969 Recording Manual r ecording fu nctio ns (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 adjus t the white balance manually .
59 LSQT09 69 Recording Manual r ecordi ng functi ons Select [ ] mode, fill the sc reen with a white subject and then mo ve th e joystick u p to se lect [ ]. When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. ≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dar k etc.
60 LSQ T0969 Recording Manual r ecording fu nctio ns (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS s witch to MANUAL. The icon sh own in the illustration is displayed automatically .
61 LSQT09 69 Playba ck Motion pictur e playba ck Playback Motion pict ure playback (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) 1 Rotate the mode dia l to sel ect . The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Selec t the sce ne to be p layed b ack.
62 LSQ T0969 Playba ck Motion pi cture pl ayback 1 Move t he joy stick up during playback to pause the playback. 2 Move a nd hold t he joyst ick righ t. (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.
63 LSQT09 69 Playba ck Motion pictur e playba ck Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen se lect [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [BY DA TE] and pr ess the jo ystick.
64 LSQ T0969 Playba ck S till pic ture pla ybac k (VDR-D200 only) Still picture playback (VDR-D20 0 only) (SD) 1 Rotate the mode dial to se lect . The still pictures reco rded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. 2 Select the file t o be pl ayed back.
65 LSQT09 69 Playba ck S till pi cture pl ayba ck (VDR -D200 o nly) Press th e MENU but ton, t hen select [ PLA Y SET UP] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [SLIDE SHOW] and press the joystick.
66 LSQ T0969 Editing Editing sc enes Editing Editing scene s (RAM) (- RW‹ VR› ) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on DVD-RW (Video format) and DVD-R cannot be deleted. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Pres s the b utto n during playb ack.
67 LSQT09 69 Editing Editin g sce nes T o complete editing Press the MENU button. ≥ T o dele te an unwante d part of a sc ene, di vide t he scene first, and then delete the unn ecessary part. ( l 68) ≥ In case of [ALL], th e delet ion may take tim e if the re are man y scenes on the disc.
68 LSQ T0969 Editing Editing sc enes (RAM) (- RW‹ VR› ) T o delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then delete t he unnecessary portion. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button , then se lect [ EDIT SCENE] # [ DIVID E] and press the joystick.
69 LSQT09 69 Editing Editin g sce nes (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen se lect [ EDIT SCENE] # [ COM BINE] and p ress the joystick. 2 Select the scen e to be comb ined, t hen press t he joystick.
70 LSQ T0969 Editing Using pl ayli sts Using playlists Y ou can cre ate a playlist by gathering y our favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the playl ist is not created by copying dat a, you will consume litt le of the disc capacity by making a playlist .
71 LSQT09 69 Editing Using pl ayli sts (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen se lect [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [PLA YLIST] and pr ess the jo ystick. 2 Selec t [CREA TE], then pres s the joystick.
72 LSQ T0969 Editing Using pl ayli sts (RAM) (- RW‹ VR› ) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button , then se lect [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [PLA YLIST] and p res s th e joy st ick. 2 Sele ct the playl ist to be played back, th en press the joystick.
73 LSQT09 69 Editing Using pl ayli sts (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original sc enes. ¬ Select pla ylist pla yback mode . ( l 72, ste p s 1 an d 2) 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT] and press th e joystick .
74 LSQ T0969 Editing Using pl ayli sts The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select pla ylist pla yback mode . ( l 72, step s 1 and 2) 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Sele ct the playl ist to be edite d, then p ress the joystick.
75 LSQT09 69 Editing Using pl ayli sts Y ou can divide a scene into t wo parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist will n ot affect the original scenes. ¬ Select pla ylist pla yback mode . ( l 72, ste p s 1 an d 2) 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT] and press th e joystick .
76 LSQ T0969 Editing Using pl ayli sts T w o scenes c an be com bined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select pla ylist pla yback mode . ( l 72, step s 1 and 2) 1 Press t he MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT] and press the joystick.
77 LSQT09 69 Editing Using pl ayli sts ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not af fect the original scenes. Deleting scenes on e at a t ime: ¬ Select pla ylist pla yback mode . ( l 72, ste p s 1 an d 2) 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmatio n messag e appears, s elect [YES ], then pres s the joystick.
78 LSQ T0969 Editing Using pl ayli sts 5 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Press t he bu tton. 6 When the confirmat ion mess age appea rs, selec t [YES], then press t he joystick. (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) T o continue deleting other scenes Repeat steps 4-6.
79 LSQT09 69 Editing Edit ing st ill p ictur es (VD R-D 200 o nly) Editing still pictu res (VDR-D200 only) (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press the button during playback. 2 When the confirmatio n messag e appears, s elect [YES ], then pres s the joystick.
80 LSQ T0969 Editing Editing still pi ctur es (VDR-D20 0 only ) T o complete editing Press the MENU button. ∫ Deleting still pictu re files recorded on an SD card by other products A still picture fi le (other than JPEG) that ca nnot be play ed back on t his unit may be erased.
81 LSQT09 69 Editing Edit ing st ill p ictur es (VD R-D 200 o nly) (SD) S till picture files recorded on an SD card can be locked so t hat they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, f ormatting the card will delete all the files.
82 LSQ T0969 Editing Editing still pi ctur es (VDR-D20 0 only ) (SD) Y ou can write the dat a of still pictures to be prin ted and number of copies (DPOF dat a) onto the SD card. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button , then se lect [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [ DPOF S ET] # [SET] and press the joystick.
83 LSQT09 69 Disc and card ma nageme nt Formatti ng discs a nd cards Disc and card management Formatting discs and cards (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (- RW‹V ›) Please be aware that if a disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
84 LSQ T0969 Disc and card ma nageme nt Format ting disc s and cards (SD) Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the c ard will be erased. S tore important dat a on a comput er , etc. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select .
85 LSQT09 69 Disc and card ma nageme nt Finaliz ing a disc Finalizing a disc (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R ) T o play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD- R on other devices e.g. a DV D player , finalize the disc. ¬ Connect this unit to th e AC adaptor .
86 LSQ T0969 Disc and card ma nageme nt Finali zing a disc (-RW‹V ›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dia l to select . 1 Press t he MENU button , then se lect [ SETUP] # [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and pr ess the jo ystick. 2 When the confirmat ion mess age appea rs, selec t [YES], then press t he joystick.
87 LSQT09 69 Disc and card ma nageme nt Protecti ng a di sc Protecting a d isc (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) This is fo r preventing reco rded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on prot ected discs until the protection is released.
88 LSQ T0969 Disc and card ma nageme nt Disp laying dis c infor matio n Displaying di sc information (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Information such as the number of record ed scenes, the r emaining space and whether or not th e disc is finalized or protected is displayed.
89 LSQT09 69 With othe r product s With a TV With other products With a TV (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) Images recorded by this unit can be played back on a T V . ≥ Use the A C adaptor to fr ee you from worrying about the battery running d own.
90 LSQ T0969 With othe r product s With a DVD rec order/pla yer With a DVD recorder/playe r (RAM) (- RW‹ VR› ) Insert the disc in the DVD recorde r/player , then play it back. ≥ Playback is onl y possible on devic es that support 8 cm (3 z ) DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format).
91 LSQT09 69 With othe r product s With a DVD rec order/player (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) If you have a DVD rec order with hard disk, ima ges recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk.
92 LSQ T0969 With othe r product s With a VCR With a VCR (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Y o u can rec ord (dub) im ages played b ack on this unit onto other video devices. Y ou can cre ate a playlist by gathering the scenes y ou want to record (dub), then record (dub) the scenes in t his playlist on ly t o other devices .
93 LSQT09 69 With othe r product s With a printer (PictBr idge) (VDR -D200 o nly) With a printer (Pict Bridge) (VDR -D200 onl y) (SD) T o print pictures by directly connecting this uni t to the pr inter , use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer .
94 LSQ T0969 With othe r product s With a pri nter (Pic tBridge ) (VDR-D20 0 only ) 5 Press the MENU button to display the PictBridge menus. 6 Select the date print setting on [ DA TE PRINT]. ≥ If the printer is not cap able of date printing, t his setting is unavailable.
95 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing w ith a comp uter (Wi ndows) With a comput er (VDR-D200 only) Before using with a co mpute r (Windows) ∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) re corded on this unit ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer , be sure to f inalize it on this unit.
96 LSQ T0969 Before u sing with a com puter (Windo ws) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) The following software appl ications are contained on t he provided CD-ROM. ∫ DVD-RAM Driver This is necessary to configure the unit as a drive on a comp uter .
97 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing w ith a comp uter (Wi ndows) ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is for creating a DVD- Video disc. Use this so ftware when burning a DVD- Video disc from m otion pictures edited using DVD-MovieAlbumS E.
98 LSQ T0969 Before u sing with a com puter (Windo ws) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) ≥ A CD-ROM drive is nece ssary to install the s upplied software applications. ≥ Even if the system requirem ents mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.
99 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing w ith a comp uter (Wi ndows) ≥ This software is not compatible with a multi-CPU environment.
100 LSQ T0969 Before u sing with a com puter (Windo ws) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read t he following.
101 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Installati on (Window s) Inst allation (Windows) When installing the sof tware, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If y ou do not hav e authorization to do this, consult your m anager .
102 LSQ T0969 Installation ( Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) 5 Read carefully through the terms and conditions shown o n the sc reen f or the [Lice nse Agr eement], then c lick [Y e s]. ≥ Y o u cannot install t he application if you click [No].
103 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Installati on (Window s) 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer . The [Setup Menu] screen will appear . ≥ If the [Setup Men u] scree n does not appear, double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer].
104 LSQ T0969 Installation ( Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the comput er . The [Setup Menu] screen will appear . ≥ If the [Setup M enu] screen does not appear , double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Com puter].
105 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Installati on (Window s) For details on how to use the software applications, read the P DF instructions.
106 LSQ T0969 Connectio n and r ecognit ion ( Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Connectio n and reco gnition (Wind ows) After the driver and software applications are inst al led, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer .
107 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Conne ction and rec ogniti on (Window s) ≥ When the uni t is co nnec ted to a com puter, the oper ation mode c annot be ch ange d and it s pow er cann ot be tur ned o ff. In this case , disconn ect the USB cable ( l 108).
108 LSQ T0969 Connectio n and r ecognit ion ( Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) ∫ In card p laybac k mode (Wh en acces sing th e card) [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer] . Example folder st ructure of an S D card: ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001.
109 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Conne ction and rec ogniti on (Window s) T o verify the unit is correctly recognized by the co mput er , s elect the unit’s mode, conn ect the unit to the computer v ia the USB cable and then fo llow the steps below .
11 0 LSQ T0969 Creating a DVD-Video dis c on a co mputer (Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Creating a DVD- V ideo disc on a computer (Windows) Using DVD-Mov ieAlbumSE and D VDfunSTUDIO, y ou can create a DVD-Video disc (DV D-RW/ DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit.
111 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Creating a DVD-Video disc on a comp uter (Window s) 3 (On the computer) Select [start] # [All Programs (Progra ms)] # [Panaso nic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE]. DVD-MovieAlbumS E starts and the imag es recorded on the disc are displayed.
11 2 LSQ T0969 Creating a DVD-Video dis c on a co mputer (Windows) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) 9 When t he [Colle ctT ool] sc reen app ears, clic k [OK]. The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen.
11 3 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing with a computer (Mac intosh) Before using with a comp uter (Macin tosh) ∫ When using a disc recorded on this unit Before using DVD-RW (VR format), DVD-RW (Vi deo format) and DVD-R on the computer , finalize them on this u nit.
11 4 LSQ T0969 Before u sing w ith a com puter (Macint osh) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) The following software appl ications are contained on t he provided CD-ROM. ∫ Pixe VRF Brow ser EX This software is for importing motion pictures re corded on disc to a computer .
11 5 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing with a computer (Mac intosh) ∫ ImageMixer VCD/D VD2 This software is for creating DVD-Video and Video CD discs. Use this so ftware when burning a DVD- Video or Vi deo CD disc from motion pictures saved using Pixe VRF Browser EX .
11 6 LSQ T0969 Before u sing w ith a com puter (Macint osh) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) ≥ A CD-ROM drive is nece ssary to install the s upplied software. ≥ Even if the system requirem ents mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used.
11 7 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Before us ing with a computer (Mac intosh) ∫ ImageMixer VCD/D VD2 ≥ T o compile a disc, a separate recording drive is required. ∫ Using Built-in SD Drive ≥ The USB equipment operates with t he driver installed as standard in OS.
11 8 LSQ T0969 Installation (Macin tosh) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Inst allation (Macinto sh) ≥ Before starting the installation, close any other software applications which are running. ≥ Do not perform any other operations on your com puter while the s oftware is being installed.
11 9 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Installation (Macin tosh) For details on how to use the software applications, read the help. ∫ Pixe VRF Bro wser EX After starting Pixe VRF Browser E X, select [Help] # [ Pixe VR F Bro wser EX Help] from th e Menu Bar .
120 LSQ T0969 Using di scs on a comp uter (Ma cintosh ) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Using discs o n a compute r (M acintosh) Using Pixe VRF B rowser EX and ImageMixer VCD/ DVD2 , you can create a DVD-Video disc (DVD - RW/DVD-R disc) f rom the images recorded on this unit.
121 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Using d iscs o n a co mputer (Mac intos h) 5 Insert the disc in this unit. The contents recorded on the disc are displayed. 6 Click th e desir ed progr am ( A ), sele ct th e scene to be added to the DVD-V ideo ( B ) and t hen cli ck the [Save] button ( C ).
122 LSQ T0969 Using di scs on a comp uter (Ma cintosh ) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) 12 Click [C reate Menu] ( A ) and edit t he DVD me nu as required, then clic k [Write to Disc] ( B ). 13 Check [ Create d isc] ( A ), select t he dr ive to be used ( B ) and t hen cli ck [Write] ( C ).
123 LSQT09 69 With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) Using an S D card o n a co mput er (Macin tosh) Using an SD card o n a comput er (Macintosh) ¬ Connect this unit to th e AC adaptor . ¬ Insert an SD c ard with reco rded ima ges in th e unit, turn on the unit an d then rot ate the m ode dia l to select .
124 LSQ T0969 Using an SD card on a co mputer (Macin tosh) With a com pu ter ( VDR- D2 00 onl y) 1 Double-click the [NO_NAME] icon. The folders on the SD card are displayed. 2 Select the file in t he [100CDPFP] f older to c opy and drag and drop it to the de stination copy fold er .
125 LSQT09 69 Menus Others Others Menus Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] [ SCENE MODE] ( l 55) [W I N D C U T ] ( l 52) [R E C M O D E ] ( l 42) [ CINEMA] ( l 52) [ CLOC K SET] ( l 38) ∫ [ ADV ANCED] [ D.
126 LSQ T0969 Menus Others Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELET E] (Only when [PLA Y MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL] or [BY DA TE]) [ SELECT] ( l 66) [ ALL] ( l 66) ∫ [P L A Y S E T U P ] [ PLA Y MO.
127 LSQT09 69 Menus Others ∫ [D I S P L A Y ] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below . ∫ [ BEEP SOUND] ≥ OFF ≥ ON This allows operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep.
128 LSQ T0969 Indications Others Indications ∫ Recording indications Indications 1 Motion picture recording 2 S till picture recording (VDR-D200 only) ; R 0h00m 0h00m00s 1 3:30 PM 12.
129 LSQT09 69 Indications Others ∫ Playba ck indic ations ∫ Confirmatory indications 1 Motion picture playback 2 S till picture playback (VDR-D200 only) 1 Playback ; Pause 5 / 6 Cue/Review playbac.
130 LSQ T0969 Indications Others Messag es CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or card has failed. NO DA T A. There are no images recorded on the disc or card . THIS DI SC IS INC OMP A TI BLE . Y ou inserted an incompatible dis c (copy-protected discs, etc.
131 LSQT09 69 Indications Others It is possible that the s ystem cannot complete writ ing of a file normally when, for example, power is turned off f or some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, t he following message may appear .
132 LSQ T0969 Functions tha t cannot be us ed simulta neously Others Functions th at cannot be us ed simult aneously Some funct ions in t his unit are disab led or cannot be selec ted due to t he unit’ s specifications. The table b elow shows examples of functions restricted by various conditio ns.
133 LSQT09 69 Frequen tly as ked ques tions Others Frequently ask ed questions What kind of discs can be used? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they ar e 8 cm (3 z ) bar e discs. ( l 19) Can discs with a cartridge be used? They can be used if the c artridge is removed.
134 LSQ T0969 Frequentl y asked questi ons Others Is it possible to copy data to a compute r (Wi ndows)? DVD-RAM, DVD-RW ( VR format): Use DVD-MovieAlbum CopyT ool or the File Export function in DVD-MovieAlbumSE. DVD-RW (Video format), D VD-R: Copying data to a computer is not possible.
135 LSQT09 69 T roubleshoo ting Others T rou bleshootin g Unit oper ations Problem Ch eck points This unit c anno t be turne d on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery us ing the AC ad aptor . ( l 24) This unit is turned off automatically .
136 LSQ T0969 T r oubles hooting Others Problem C heck points A functio n indic ation such as mode i ndication, remaining time indication, or elap sed time indicat ion i s not shown. ≥ If you set [SETUP] > [DISPLA Y] > [OFF ], in dica tion s ot her than warnings and date indications disappear .
137 LSQT09 69 T roubleshoo ting Others Problem Ch eck points Sound is not played back from the bui lt-in speaker of th is uni t. ≥ Is the vol ume too low? # During playback, move the volume lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. ( l 62) Althoug h th is unit is correctly connected to a TV , playback images cannot be seen.
138 LSQ T0969 T r oubles hooting Others With a computer (Windows) Problem C heck points The indication disappears. The screen is frozen . No operat ion can be perf orm ed. ≥ Is this unit connected to a computer? # No operation can be performed on this unit when it is connected to a computer .
139 LSQT09 69 T roubleshoo ting Others With a computer (Macintosh) Problem Ch eck points An image that should have been recorded does not appear when DVD-MovieAlbumSE is st arted.
140 LSQ T0969 T r oubles hooting Others Problem C heck points DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) icon is not displayed on the deskto p. ≥ What version of Mac OS X are you using? If it is V10.3.x or earlier , the icon is n ot displayed even i f the disc is recognized by the com puter .
141 LSQT09 69 Cautions for use Others Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a m alfunction. Keep the unit away from magnetized products/mobile ph ones, microwave ovens, TVs an d vide o game product s.
142 LSQ T0969 Caution s for use Others The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery . It is susceptible to hum idity and temperature and the eff ect increases the more the temperature rises o r falls.
143 LSQT09 69 Cautions for use Others ≥ Be sure t o use the s upplied AC adaptor . ≥ 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.
144 LSQ T0969 Caution s for use Others ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on t he unit, a computer et c. ≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card w ill heat up slightly .
145 LSQT09 69 Explana tion of terms Others Explanation o f terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the whit e color will become a purer whit e.
146 LSQ T0969 Explana tion of terms Others Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backw ard 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 .
147 LSQT09 69 Specif icati ons Others Specifications DVD Video Camera: Information for y our safety Power source: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Powe r co nsum pt ion: 6.
148 LSQ T0969 Specifi catio ns Others Motion pict ures Still pictures (VDR-D200 only) AC adaptor: Information for your safety Mass and dimensions are approximate values. S pecifications may change without prior notice. Dimensi ons Approx. 53 mm (W) k 87 mm (H) k 129 mm (D) [Approx.
149 LSQT09 69 Specif icati ons Others ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being re corded.
150 LSQ T0969 Opti onal a ccess ories Others Optional accesso ries * Please refer to page 25 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Acc essories and/or mo del numbers m ay vary by co untry . Please co nsult your local dealer .
151 LSQT09 69 Optio nal ac cess ories Others In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. Accessory Orde r Form (For USA Customers ) T O OBT AIN ANY OF OU.
152 LSQ T0969 Request fo r Serv ice Notic e (US A On ly) Others Request for Se rvice Notice (U SA Only) Request f or Ser vice Notice: Please photocop y this f orm when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely e vent this product needs ser vice.
153 LSQT09 69 Limited Warranty ( For USA Custom ers) Others Limited W arranty (For USA Cu stomers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV.
154 LSQ T0969 Customer Service s Direc tory Others Customer Services D irectory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter lis ted in Canadian warr anty information l 155 Obtain Product Information and Oper.
155 LSQT09 69 Warranty (For Can adian Custom ers) Others W arranty (Fo r Canadian Customers) Panasonic C anada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Miss issauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
156 LSQ T0969 Index Others Others Index ∫ A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 143 Ape rtur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Auto foc us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Automat ic white bala nce .
157 LSQT09 69 Spanish Qui ck Use Gui de/G uía española par a el uso rá pido Others Others Sp anish Quick Use Guid e/Guía esp añola p ara el uso rápid o ∫ Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al adapt ado r de CA y a la toma de la red de CA.
158 LSQ T0969 Spanish Qu ick Use Gui de/Guí a española para el us o rápido Others ∫ Cómo insert ar/quit ar una t a rjet a SD (sólo VDR-D200) 1 Ab ra la tapa de la r anu ra de la tarjeta. 2 Inserte/quite la t arjeta SD en/ de la ranura de la tarjeta.
159 LSQT09 69 Spanish Qui ck Use Gui de/G uía española par a el uso rá pido Others ∫ Reprodu cción de imágenes dinámicas ≥ Gire el selector de modo para s eleccionar . 1 Seleccione la escena a ser reproducida. 2 Pulse el joystick. 3 Mueva el joystick p ara obrar .
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