Panasonic VDR-D210 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No. VDR-D310

VDR-D310 VDR-D230 VDR-D210

Video light – µ –

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.

µµ –

DVD Video Camera

VDR-D230 VDR-D210

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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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION:

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND

THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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: Panasonic Model No.: VDR-D230/VDR-D310 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

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.

IEC 60825-1:2001

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

WARNING

≥ AS WITH ANY SMALL

OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

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

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.

CAUTION

≥ DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMERA AT THE SUN

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.

≥ 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.

CARE

≥ TO CLEAN YOUR CAMERA ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body.

≥ 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.

∫ 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

1 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.

2 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 60 oC (140 oF) 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® CoreTM Solo, Intel® CoreTM Duo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or

≥ Intel

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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Contents

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) ...........................26

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

Setup

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

Recording

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

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

Recording modes and recordable time

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

Recording with the video light

(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

(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/

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

Playback

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With a printer (PictBridge)

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

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

(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

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

..... 114

With a computer

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

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

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

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

Creating a DVD-Video on a computer from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format)

....102

........105

Others

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

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

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

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

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

...148

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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

Quick Guide

∫ Charging the battery

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.

∫ Inserting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

∫ How to turn on/off the power

While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to ON/OFF.

∫ Inserting/removing a disc

1 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and

release it.

∫ Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.

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2 Open the cover of the disc compartment

by hand and insert/remove the disc.

3 Push the section marked PUSH CLOSE

on the cover of the disc compartment to close the cover.

Before using

∫ Inserting/removing an SD card

(VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

1 Slide the card slot cover to open.

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 .

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

2 Press the recording start/stop button

again to pause recording.

∫ Recording still pictures (JPEG

still pictures) (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230)

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

VDR-D310: 1 Press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway

in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

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2 Press the Photoshot button [ ] fully to

take the picture.

VDR-D230: Press the Photoshot button [ ].

∫ Motion picture playback

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

3 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Playback/Pause :: Skip playback (backward) 9: Skip playback (forward) ∫: Stops the playback and shows the

thumbnails.

∫ Still picture playback (JPEG still

pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

≥ Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Select the file to be played back.

1 Select the scene to be played back.

2 Press the joystick.

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2 Press the joystick.

3 Move the joystick to operate.

1/;: Slide show start/pause. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture.

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

5 6

VDR-D310: <For USA-California only>

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Parts identification and handling

6 Viewfinder (l 20)

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.

7 Delete button [ ] (l 71, 75, 78) 8 LCD monitor open part (l 19) 9 DC input terminal [DC/C.C. IN] (l 32) 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)

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

1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D310)

Lens (VDR-D230/VDR-D210)

2 Video light (VDR-D230) (l 54) 3 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 4 White balance sensor (l 62)

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

7 8 9

5 Menu button [MENU] (l 40)

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11 1

1 1

21 22

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

When playing back: Volume lever

[sVOLr] (l 67) 20 Photoshot button [ ] (l 48, 49) 21 Accessory shoe

≥ Accessories, such as a video DC light

(optional), are attached here.

22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 43)

23 Tripod receptacle (l 19) 24 Battery release lever [BATTERY] (l 28)

Before using

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) 34 Card slot (VDR-D310/VDR-D230) (l 35) 35 USB terminal [ ] (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(l 88, 102, 112)

30 31

33 34

VDR-D310

VDR-D230

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.

36 Disc compartment (l 33) 37 Grip belt (l 18)

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Before using

Using grip 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.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Take off the tag. 3 Replace the belt.

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord

through the belt.

2 Pass the lens cap through the

loop.

3 To attach or remove the lens cap,

hold both sides of the lens cap

with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Replace the belt.

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

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During recording

The removed lens cap can be attached to the lens cap fixture.

Lens hood

Rotate the lens hood counterclockwise A to remove it. ∫ VDR-D310

In order to attach it, place into slot B, and then rotate it clockwise C.

Before using

∫ VDR-D230/VDR-D210 In order to attach it, rotate it

clockwise B.

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

1 Place your finger on the LCD

monitor open part A and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

≥ It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD

monitor as desired.

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

90o B towards the viewfinder.

≥ 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.

Using the viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder.

The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

≥ The brightness of the viewfinder (l 43) and

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

Using the remote control (VDR-D310)

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

STILL ADV STILL ADV

1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT, ]* 2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

(l 86) 3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 42) 4 Playback operation buttons (l 66) 5 Delete button [ ]* 6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 41) 7 Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]* 8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]* 9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 41) 10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 41)

* means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the unit.

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

ENTER

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∫ Install a button-type battery

Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it.

Before using

1 While pressing the stopper A,

pull out the battery holder.

2 Set the button-type battery with

its (r) mark facing upward and then put the battery holder back in place.

∫ 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.

∫ Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote control sensor A: Within approx. 5m (16feet) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

≥ The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

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)

Single sided/

DVD-RW

8 cm (3z)

Single sided/double sided

double sided

(DVD-RAM

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

Ver. 2.1)

Recording format DVD Video

Recording format (VR format)

DVD Video Recording format (VR format)

DVD-Video format (Video format)

Characteristic Rewritable disc 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

8cm (3z)

Single sided/double sided

DVD-R DL

8cm (3z)

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 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)?

This is a format for recording on DVD discs which allows you to record and erase repeatedly and create playlists. You can record on DVDRAM and DVD-RW in VR format with this unit.

What is the DVD-Video format (Video format)?

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) ≥ CD-RW ≥ Double layer discs other than DVD-R DL ≥ CD-R ≥iRW ≥ CD-ROM ≥iR ≥ 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 DVDVideo 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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Before using

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

Card type SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card

Capacity

Indication in these instructions

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.

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

(SD)

4GB

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ≥ A MultiMediaCard cannot be used on this unit.

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Before using

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

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.

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.

∫ Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging 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. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY lever, slide the battery to remove it.

≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

≥ Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

OFF/ON switch to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.

CAUTION

≥ 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 Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh 3 h 55 min

VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06 (optional)

CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

CGA-DU21 (optional) 7.2 V/2040 mAh 3 h 55 min

7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

7.2 V/640 mAh 1 h 40 min

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Setup

∫ 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:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

Voltage/

capacity

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

Recording

mode

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h25min

(1 h 20 min)

1h40min

(1 h 30 min)

1h45min

(1 h 40 min)

2h50min

(2 h 40 min)

3h10min

(3 h)

3h20min

(3 h 5 min)

Actual recordable

time

35 min

(35 min)

45 min

(40 min)

45 min

(45 min)

1h15min

(1h10min)

1h25min

(1h20min)

1h30min

(1h20min)

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VDR-D230/VDR-D210:

Battery model

number

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06 (optional)

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU21 (optional)

Voltage/

capacity

7.2 V/

640 mAh

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

Recording

mode

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h5min

(1 h)

1h20min

(1 h 10 min)

1h25min

(1 h 15 min)

(1 h 50 min)

2h20min

(2 h 10 min)

2h30min

(2 h 15 min)

3h50min

(3 h 30 min)

4h30min (4 h 5 min)

4h45min

(4 h 20 min)

Setup

Actual recordable

time

30 min

(25 min)

35 min

(30 min)

35 min

(30 min)

55 min

(50 min)

(55 min)

1h5min

(1 h)

1h40min

(1h35min)

(1h50min)

2h5min

(1h55min)

≥ 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

Connecting to the AC outlet

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 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.

Turning the unit on/off

How to turn on the power

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)

How to turn off the power

While pressing the button A, set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

The status indicator B goes off when the power turns 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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When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc. This takes approximately 25 seconds with DVD-RAM. If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power, do the following.

1) Turn on the power.

2) After “READING DISC...” disappears from the screen, turn off the power.

You can start recording approximately 8 seconds after you turn on the power again. ≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, it

may take longer than this.

≥ If the date and time are not set, it will take

longer than usual before you can start recording.

Setup

∫ To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor and retract

the viewfinder.

The status indicator goes off and the power turns off. ≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥ The power will not turn off while recording on a

disc even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

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.

∫ To turn on the power Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on.

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is not being used.

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.

1 Fit the battery or connect the AC

adaptor.

2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once

and release it.

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A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will open slightly.

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.

A Recording/playback side B Pickup lens

∫ Removing disc

While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the edge of the disc and gently lift it out.

≥ Take care not to touch the recording/playback

sides of a disc when inserting or removing it.

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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

Setup

“SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with the “SIDE A” mark.

V D

A “SIDE A” mark B 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. This may impair recording and playback.

≥ Insert the disc securely to prevent damage. ≥ When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC

lamp flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.

≥ If the cover is open, the power will not turn off

even if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.

≥ If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover

will not close. Never try to forcibly close the cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly.

≥ If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit

with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording/playback side facing the inside.

≥ Do not allow the recording/playback side to

become dirty or scratched.

≥ Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect

the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is completely turned off. If you do, the cover will not open. If this happens, reattach the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then release it. A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l 122, About recovery)

≥ Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z)

DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could cause malfunctions. (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

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.

Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230)

Before inserting/removing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.

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.

2 Slide the card slot cover to open.

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3 Insert/remove the SD card into/

from the card slot.

≥ When inserting an SD card, face the label side

A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the center

of the SD card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot

cover.

∫ Concerning the SD card ≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of

this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer.

∫ Card access lamp

Selecting a mode

The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.

Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration.

Video recording mode (l 46)

Use this to record motion pictures on a disc.

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 SD card.

Picture playback mode (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230) (l 69)

Use this to play back still pictures on an SD card.

≥ When this unit accesses the SD card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.

≥ If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction.

sRemoving the SD card sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode

dial

sRemoving the battery or disconnecting

the AC adaptor

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≥ Do not forcefully rotate the dial.

How to use the joystick

This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand.

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.

Setup

1/2

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.

3 4

1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Press the joystick to select the item.

≥ Menu screen operations (l 40)

Operations during recording

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the center of the joystick,

and icons will be displayed on the screen.

1 Move the joystick up, down, left

or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick.

The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen.

2 Move the joystick up, down, left

or right to operate.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

≥ 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 or

≥ The operation icon appears or disappears

each time the center of the joystick is pressed.

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1/2

2/2

3/3

4/4

About the operation icons displayed in each mode

About auto mode and manual mode (l 45)

Video recording mode

1/2

1/2 NEXT

Icon Direction Function Page

(1/2)

(2/2)

In manual mode

(3/3)

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording.

2/2 NEXT 3/3

2/2

3/3 NEXT 4/4

3 Backlight compensation 55

2 Fade 55

1 Help mode 40

3 MagicPix 57

2 Soft skin mode 56

1 Tele macro (VDR-D310) 57

3 White balance 61

2 Iris or gain value 63

1 Shutter speed 63

21 Manual focus adjustment 61

4/4 NEXT

Video playback mode

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Playback/pause 65

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 65

6 Rewind 66

Skip 65

2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 66 9

5 Fast forward 66

Skip 65

;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 66

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

1/2

2/2

3/3

4/4

1/2

1/2 NEXT 2/2

2/2 NEXT 3/3

3/3 NEXT 4/4

Icon Direction Function Page

3 Backlight compensation 55

(1/2)

2 Self timer 58

1 Help mode 40

(2/2)

2 Soft skin mode 56

1 Tele macro (VDR-D310) 57

3 White balance 61

In manual mode

(3/3)

2 Iris or gain value 63

1 Shutter speed 63

In manual focus

mode (4/4)

21 Manual focus adjustment 61

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

4/4 NEXT

Setup

Icon Direction Function Page

1/;3Slide show start/pause 69

∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 69 E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 69 D1Playback next picture (during pause) 69

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1/2

EXIT

1/2

EXIT

1/2

∫ Help mode

The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording mode.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick to display the

icon during the recording pause.

1/3 NEXT

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

3 Move the joystick up, left or right

to select the desired icon.

EXIT

1/2 NEXT

1/2

≥ An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥ The indication changes each time the joystick

is moved down.

To exit the help mode

Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].

≥ When the help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

≥ When the help mode is used, motion pictures

and still pictures cannot be recorded.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [LANGUAGE] and press the joystick.

2 Select [English] and press the

joystick.

Using the menu screen

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

1 While stopped, press the MENU

button.

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EXIT

1/2 NEXT

1/2

position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

Setup

2 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired top menu.

3 Move the joystick right or press

the joystick.

4 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the submenu item.

5 Move the joystick right or press

the joystick.

7 Press the joystick to enter the

selection.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

≥ 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.

1 Press the MENU button.

6 Move the joystick up or down in

order to select the desired item.

ENTER

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.

3 Press the MENU button to exit

the menu screen.

ENTER

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.

If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥ 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.

∫ 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)

[DATE] [D/T]

DEC.15.2007 DEC.15.2007 3:30 PM

[OFF]

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select the item to be set. Then,

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Display style Screen display

[Y/M/D] 2007.DEC.15

[M/D/Y] DEC.15.2007

[D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2007

Setup

≥ The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥ 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.)

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

Adjusting the brightness and color level

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Move the joystick up or down to

select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment.

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 the field of view

Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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Before recording

Basic camera positioning

1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4 Keep your arms near your body. 5 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

A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording

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

C 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.

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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

DVD-RAM Approx. 18 min Approx. 37 min Approx. 75 min

DVD-R DL Approx. 35 min Approx. 69 min Approx. 138 min

≥ 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.)

(High quality)

Image quality

prioritized

(Normal)

(Long play)

Recording time

prioritized

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)/[ ] (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.

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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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A Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing ¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

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

B 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

A Remaining number of still pictures

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

B Size of still pictures C 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.

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∫ 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 Number of pixels

3.1

0.3

VDR-D230:

Icon Aspect Number of pixels

0.3

0.2

4:3 2048k1512 4:3 1280k960 4:3 640k480

16:9 1920k1080

4:3 640k480

16:9 640k360

≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] (VDR-D310)/[ ] (VDR-D230). The

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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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Various recording functions

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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Move the zoom lever.

T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)

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

≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the

range over which the zoom lever is moved. (The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control.)

≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during

zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.

Digital zoom function

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k (VDR-D310)/32k (VDR-D230/VDR-D210), then the digital zoom function will be activated. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # desired item and press the joystick.

≥ When zooming in while holding this unit by

hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. (l 59)

≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, they

are focused at about 1 m (3.3 feet) (VDR-D310)/1.3 m (4.3 feet) (VDR-D230/ VDR-D210) or more.

≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit

can focus on a subject approx. 3.5 cm (1.4z) (VDR-D310)/2 cm (0.8z) (VDR-D230/

VDR-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.

VDR-D230/VDR-D210: [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.

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 teleshot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.

≥ The zoom microphone function does not work

with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while

recording.

≥ When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image

displayed on the viewfinder screen is squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and not a sign of any malfunction.

≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

≥ Only some indications will appear on the

screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 121)

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.

Recording yourself

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

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Press the LIGHT button.

LIGHT

Each time you press the LIGHT button:

1 Video light and gain up mode on:

Brighter than when only the video light is on, but washed out images will appear.

2 Video light on:

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To eliminate washed out images, use this mode.

3 Video light off

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

the unit.

≥ Using the video light reduces battery time. ≥ Set the video light to off when not in use. ≥ Do not look directly into the light. ≥ If the video light is used with a conversion lens

attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around edges) effect occurs on the screen.

≥ Using the MagicPix function at the same time

will make conditions even brighter.

≥ The video light enables brightening of the

images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high quality images.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the video light is turned off.

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick up to select

[ª].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ª] again.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled.

Fade in/fade out function

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Fade in: The image and audio gradually

appear.

Fade out: The image and audio gradually

disappear.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

1/2

1/2 NEXT

3 Press the recording start/stop

button.

Start recording. (Fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the joystick.

≥ If you turn off the power, the fade function is

canceled.

≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected,

it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording. It also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade

in become black (or white).

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 or

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade setting is canceled.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

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2 Move the joystick left to select

[].

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2/2 NEXT

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 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.

Tele macro function (VDR-D310)

This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20z).

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

≥ If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. (l 61)

≥ In the following cases, the tele macro function

is canceled. jThe zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

jThe power is turned off or the mode dial is

operated.

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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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2/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick right to select

[].

2/2

2/2 NEXT

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

automatically set to 10k.

To cancel the tele macro function

Select [ ] again.

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2/2 NEXT

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

2/2

2/2 NEXT

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≥ If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (l 61)

To cancel the MagicPix function

Select [ ] again.

≥ The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥ If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.

≥ If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

Self-timer recording (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

This is for recording shots of yourself as well.

(SD)

You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move

the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2

1/2 NEXT

After the [Ø] display flashes for approx. 10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.

≥ After recording, the self-timer is canceled. ≥ If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway

and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (VDR-D310)

≥ When you press the Photoshot button [ ]

fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (VDR-D310)

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)

≥ If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby

mode is canceled.

≥ Depending on the time taken to bring the

subject into focus, the recording may take longer than set to start.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the joystick.

2 Move the joystick left to select

[Ø].

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1/2 NEXT

3 Press the Photoshot button [ ].

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Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ The guidelines do not appear on the images

actually recorded.

≥ The guidelines are not displayed while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

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Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes (jitter) during recording.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording.

Wide mode

This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

∫ Recording images with a 16:9

aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.

∫ Recording images with a 4:3

aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [ASPECT] > [4:3] and press the joystick.

≥ The default setting is [16:9].

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [ON] and press the joystick.

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [O.I.S.] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ In the picture recording mode, pressing the

Photoshot button [ ] halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA optical image stabilizer) (VDR-D310)

≥ In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

jWhen the digital zoom is used jWhen the unit is shaken greatly jWhen you record a moving subject while

tracking it

Wind noise reduction function

This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

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¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the joystick.

To cancel the wind noise reduction function

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥ This function’s default setting is [ON]. ≥ The wind noise reduction depends on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

≥ The wind noise reduction function does not

work with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)

Manual recording functions

Scene mode

This is for recording in various situations.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # desired item and press the

joystick.

[5] Sports

To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

[ ] Portrait

To make people stand out against the background

[ ] Low light

To make the scene brighter in dark conditions

[ ] Spotlight

To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive

[ ] Surf & snow

To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick. ≥ You can also cancel the scene mode function

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

Sports mode

≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of

recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

≥ During normal playback, the image movement

may not look smooth.

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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.

≥ 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.

Portrait mode

≥ If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥ If the recording subject is extremely bright, the

recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥ If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

image may become whitish.

Manual focus adjustment

2 Move the switch down and set it

to FOCUS position.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

The manual focus indication [MF] and the icon shown in the illustration appear.

3 Move the joystick left or right to

bring the subject into focus.

MNL

4/4

4/4 NEXT

≥ 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.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Press the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch down again to the FOCUS position. ≥ You can also restore the auto focusing by

setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

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 or

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BACK

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

To set the white balance manually

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

3 Move the joystick left or right to

select the white balance mode.

MNL

BACK

[]Auto white balance adjustment

AWB

[]Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps)

≥ Incandescent lights, halogen lamps

[]Outdoor mode

≥ Outdoors under a clear sky

[]Manual adjustment mode

≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps,

some fluorescent lights

≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at

hotels, stage spotlights in theaters

≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ ]. ≥ You can also restore the automatic adjustment

by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

AWB

1 Select [ ], and fill the screen

with a white subject.

MNL

BACK

2 Move the joystick up to select

[].

MNL

BACK

When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

≥ 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.

∫ About the white balance sensor A

The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

∫ About the black balance

adjustment (VDR-D310)

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

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OPEN

100

BACK

will temporarily be black. (The black balance cannot be adjusted manually.)

1 Black balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment in progress.

(Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed. (Lights up.)

≥ When the unit is turned on with the lens cap

attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after removing the lens cap.

≥ 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.

Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustment

(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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS

switch to MANUAL.

2 Move the joystick left or right to

select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed).

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

3 Move the joystick left or right to

make the adjustment.

MNL

1/100

OPEN

A 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.

B Iris/Gain value:

CLOSE # (F16 to F2.0) # OPEN # (0dB to 18dB)

≥ 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.

To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

≥ When setting both the shutter speed and the

iris/gain value, set the shutter speed and then set the iris/gain value.

BACK

MNL

3/3

3/3 NEXT

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

∫ 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.

≥ 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.

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≥ 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.

A Scene number B 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.

Playback

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.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

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.

Frame-by-frame playback

The motion picture is advanced one frame at a time.

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STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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)

1 Press the ; button.

STILL ADV STILL ADV

Playback

PLAY

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

2 Press the E

or D button.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Move the volume lever to change the volume level.

Tow ards “ r”: increases the volume Tow ards “ 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.

PLAY

STILL ADV STILL ADV

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

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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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Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

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.

A File number B 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.

Playback

(SD)

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. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: 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 scenes

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.

Deleting scenes one at a time

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

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

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

Select the scene to be deleted, 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.

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

in succession.

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

Press the button.

5 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.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ 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.

Dividing a scene

This is for dividing a scene into two.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

To delete an unnecessary portion of a scene, first divide the scene and then delete the unnecessary portion.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT SCENE] # [DIVIDE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

move the joystick down to set the dividing point.

≥ 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)

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

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 .

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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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.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

Using playlists

What is a 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.

≥ If you create or delete playlists, the original

scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

A Recorded scenes B Playlist

≥ 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.

Creating a new 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.

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)

3 Press the MENU button.

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], 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)

[PLAYLIST] # [VIEW LIST] and press the joystick.

2 Select the playlist to be played

back, then press the joystick.

Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails.

3 Select the scene to start

playback, then press the joystick.

To playback a playlist

Select the scene to start playback, then press the joystick.

Playing back a playlist

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PLAY SETUP] #

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Press the MENU button, then select [PLAYLIST VIEW] and press the joystick.

To return to showing the original scenes

Press the MENU button, then select [END] and press the joystick.

Editing a playlist

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes.

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)

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

∫ Deleting multiple scenes from

the thumbnail display

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

≥ When [ALL] is selected, the selected playlist

will be erased. Proceed to step 5.

Editing

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

Select the scene to be deleted, 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.

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

in succession.

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

Press the button.

5 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.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

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.

2 Select the scene to be added,

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.

≥ 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)

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [EDIT] # [MOVE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be moved,

then press the joystick.

The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar.

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 adding scenes to the playlist

Repeat steps 1-4.

Moving scenes

The scenes in a playlist can be moved.

¬Select playlist playback mode. (l 74,

steps 1 and 2)

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To continue moving other scenes in the playlist

Repeat steps 2-3.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

Dividing a scene

You can divide a scene into two parts. ≥ Dividing 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] # [DIVIDE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

2 Select the scene to be divided,

then press the joystick.

The selected scene is played back.

Editing

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.

3 When you reach the area where

you want to divide the scene, move the joystick down to set the dividing point.

≥ 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)

4 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

To continue dividing other scenes

Repeat steps 2-4.

To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

2 Select the scene to be combined,

then press the joystick.

≥ The selected scene and the next scene are

combined.

3 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.

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Editing still pictures (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the button during

playback.

2 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

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

except the locked files will be erased. Proceed to step 5.

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

Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick.

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.

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

Press the button.

5 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

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the button in the

thumbnail display.

2 Select [SELECT] or [ALL] and

press the joystick.

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To complete editing

Press the MENU button.

∫ Deleting still picture files recorded on an

SD card by other products

A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit may be erased.

≥ 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.

≥ If files conforming to DCF standard are

deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted.

Locking still pictures

This is for preventing still picture files from being deleted by mistake.

(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] # [LOCK] # [YES] and press the joystick.

Editing

DPOF setting

This is for writing the printing data on an SD card.

(SD)

You can write the data of the still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [PICT. SETUP] # [DPOF SET] # [SET] and press the joystick.

2 Select the file to be protected,

then press the joystick.

[ ] display appears and the selected file is locked. ≥ Press the joystick again to release the lock

setting.

≥ You can also select multiple files in succession.

To complete the settings

Press the MENU button.

2 Select the file to be set, then

press the joystick.

The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down to

select the number of prints, then press the joystick.

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

number of pictures can be printed with the printer supporting DPOF.)

≥ 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

Disc and card manage ment

Disc management

Finalizing a disc

It allows the discs to be played on other devices.

(-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

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)

¬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.

[FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick.

3 When the confirmation message

appears, select [YES], then press the joystick.

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.

≥ 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.

2 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP] #

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Disc and card management

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.

[DISC PROTECT] 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.

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.

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

DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVDRW (VR format) before finalization.

≥ DVD-R cannot be un-finalized. ≥ When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery

with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor.

Protecting a disc

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

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] #

≥ 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.

Formatting discs

This is for initializing discs.

(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.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the MENU button, then

select [DISC SETUP] #

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[FORMAT DISC] # [YES] and press the joystick.

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

2 (When formatting a DVD-RW only)

Select format type (l 24), then press the joystick.

Disc and card management

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 or

Press the MENU button, then select [DISC SETUP] # [INFORMATION] # [YES] and press the joystick.

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.

≥ 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.

≥ 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. 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 DVDRAM drive to physically format a DVD-RAM.

Formatting DVD-RW:

≥ Format on this unit.

To exit the information screen

Press the MENU button.

Card management (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Formatting an SD card

This is for initializing cards.

(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 or

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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

With a TV

Playback on 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.

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A 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)

The image and audio are output on the TV.

∫ If the image or audio from this unit is not

output on the 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.)

≥ 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)

∫ 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 [[PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ ] (VDR-D310)/

0.2

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

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and press the joystick.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the

mode dial to select or .

3 Change the input channel on the

TV.

≥ The channel set will differ depending on the

terminal to which the unit is connected.

4 Start playback on this unit.

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9] [4:3]

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With other products

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

∫ 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.

Press the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control.

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

≥ Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥ The screen on this unit will not change.

SHOT

STOP

ZOOM

VOL

START/

PHOTO

With a DVD recorder/ player

Playback on DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc.

≥ 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.

≥ 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.

Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW (VR format)

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›)

1 [Only when playing back a DVD-RW (VR

format)]

Finalize the disc on this unit. (l 81)

2 Insert the disc in the playback

device and then play it back.

≥ 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.

Playing back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R

(-RW‹V›) (-R)

1 Finalize the disc on this unit.

(l 81)

2 Insert the disc in the playback

device and then play it back.

≥ Playback is possible on devices that support

8cm (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.

Copying (dubbing) recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk

(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 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.

≥ 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.

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

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

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.

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

onto the hard disk, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

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)

≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

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With other products

1 Connect this unit and a video

device.

S VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

A 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 .

With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

(SD)

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.

1 Connect this unit and a printer.

3 Change the input channel on the

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.

Then start recording on the connected device.

≥ See the operating instructions of the video

device for details.

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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A USB cable (supplied)

≥ 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.)

The USB function selection screen will appear.

2 Select [PictBridge] and press the

joystick.

The [ ] indication appears on this unit’s screen.

With other products

3 Select a file to be printed, then

press the joystick.

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].

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

succession by repeating steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the MENU button to

display the PictBridge menus.

6 Select the date print setting on

[DATE PRINT].

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

setting is unavailable.

7 Select the paper size setting on

[PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [4t5 INCH]: L size [5t7 INCH]: 2L size [4t6 INCH]: Postcard size

[A4]: A4 size

≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

8 Select the layout setting on

[PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout specific to the printer

[]: No frame print

[]: Frame print

≥ You cannot set page layouts not supported on

the printer.

9 Select [PRINT] # [YES] and

press the joystick.

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.

≥ 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

≥ Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥ The sides of pictures recorded when [ ]

(VDR-D310)/[ ] (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.)

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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)

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

Playing back on a computer DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)

Copying a disc VR disc copy tool (supplied)*

Editing motion pictures

(DVD-RAM only)

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

Playing back on a computer

Copying a disc DVDfunSTUDIO (supplied)

DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied)

DVD-MovieAlbumSE (supplied) and DVDfunSTUDIO (supplied)

Commercially available DVD-Video playback software

∫ When using an SD card recorded on this unit

Can do Software used

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.

Standard Windows picture viewer or a commercially available picture viewer

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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 DVDRAM 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).

A Playback area B Thumbnails

Disc contents are shown.

C 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.

A File Export

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

or DVD-R.

B DVD menus created

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

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

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

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

OS 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

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

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

Free hard disk space 200 MB or more

Sound Windows compatible sound device (DirectSound Support)

Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Necessary software DirectX 9.0c

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

computers cannot be used.

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.

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

(Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or higher recommended)

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more (Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay) 32 MB video memory or more

Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

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∫ DVDfunSTUDIO 2.5

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended)

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

Free hard disk space 200 MB or more

Sound Windows compatible sound device (DirectSound Support)

Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) — A type

Necessary software DirectX 9.0c

≥ 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].

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2

(Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or higher recommended)

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more (Graphics card complying with DirectX 9.0c, and DirectDraw overlay) 32 MB video memory or more

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

necessary.

Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later

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

∫ Using Built-in SD Drive

Personal computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer

OS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

CPU Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

RAM 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Interface USB 1.1 or later — A type

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

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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End User License Agreement

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

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 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 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.

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

reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of noninfringement, 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.

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 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 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.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly 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

Installation (Windows)

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.)

Do not connect the USB cable before installing the DVD-RAM Driver. 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.)

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≥ 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 DVDRAM discs is installed, it is necessary to uninstall it and then install the provided DVD-RAM Driver.

≥ Install DVD-RAM Driver and then install

DVD-MovieAlbumSE or DVDfunSTUDIO.

Installing DVD-RAM Driver

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].

2 Click [DVD-RAM Driver].

≥ If an [Information] or [Question] message

appears, continue following the on-screen messages for installation.

4 Click [Next].

5 Read carefully through the End

User License Agreement (l 97), then click [Yes].

≥ You cannot install the application if you click

[No].

6 Click [Next].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g. by pressing [Cancel]).

3 Click

[Driver and Formatter Setup].

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Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.

7 When installation is complete, some notes

will appear:

Check the contents, then click [k] at the top right of window.

8 Click [Finish].

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: Click [Yes].

The computer must be rebooted for the driver to work.

∫ 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.

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

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].

2 Click [DVD-MovieAlbum].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g. by pressing [Cancel]).

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, click [Yes], and install it. 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].

∫ 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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4 Select [NTSC (North America)]

for the TV system, click [Next].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.

5 Click [Finish].

The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.

Installing DVDfunSTUDIO

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].

≥ Depending on the operating environment, you

3 Click [Next].

4 Select [NTSC (North America)]

for the TV system, click [Next].

Continue to follow the on-screen messages to install it.

5 Click [Finish].

2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO].

≥ The software application may not run properly

if you cancel the installation at any point (e.g. by pressing [Cancel]).

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The computer must be rebooted for the application to work.

Starting the applications

1 Select [start] #

[All Programs (Programs)] #

Panasonic VDR-D210 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Before using

Features

Quick Guide

Accessories

Parts identification and handling

Setup

Power supply

Inserting/removing a disc

Inserting/removing an SD card (VDR-D310/ VDR-D230)

Selecting a mode

How to use the joystick

Switching the language

Using the menu screen

Setting date and time

Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinder

Recording

Before recording

Recording motion pictures

Recording still pictures (JPEG still pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Various recording functions

Manual recording functions

Playback

Motion picture playback

Still picture playback (JPEG still pictures) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Editing

Editing scenes

Using playlists

Editing still pictures (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

Disc and card management

Disc management

Card management (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

With other products

With a TV

With a DVD recorder/ player

With a VCR

With a printer (PictBridge) (VDR-D310/VDR-D230)

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

Before using with a computer (Windows)

Installation (Windows)