Panasonic VDR-D250EB User Manual

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Cover

Operating Instructions

DVD Video Camera

Model No.VDR-D300EB

VDR-D250EB

≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300.
≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash.

Before use, please read these instructions
completely.

(VDR-D300)

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Left/Right

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie
Camera. Please read these Operating
Instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference. Please note that the actual
controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Movie Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the illustrations in
these Operating Instructions.

∫ Warning

To prevent electric shock, do not remove
the cover (or back); there are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

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.

IEC 60825-1:2001

Information on Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the products
and/or accompanying
documents means that used
electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed
with general household
waste.

For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some
countries you may be able to return your
products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

For business users in the European
Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

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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.

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Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in well ventilated place; do not
install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage, do not expose this
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the equipment.

AC Adaptor

≥ The rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three-pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this
plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark
Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover
you must ensure that it is refitted when the
fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover,
the plug must not be used until a replacement
cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover
can be purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF
AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe
the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.

∫ IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of
these wires be connected to the earth
terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the
letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

∫ Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover.

∫ How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains
plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the
fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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∫ 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.

∫ Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

≥ SD Logo is a trademark.
≥ The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented

technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected
technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to
disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥ 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

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

Corporation.

≥ 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.

®

, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the

®

, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel

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These operating instructions are designed for use with models VDR-D300 and VDR-D250. Pictures
may be slightly different from the original.
≥ The illustrations used in these operating instructions show model VDR-D300, 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 ................................................ 7

Accessories.......................................... 9

Parts identification and handling ..... 11

Using the LCD monitor ............................17

Using the viewfinder ................................17

Using the remote control ......................... 18

Discs and cards.................................. 21

Discs that can be used on this unit.......... 21

Cards that you can use with this unit ....... 24

Disc and card handling ............................25

Setup

Power supply...................................... 26

Charging the battery................................26

Connecting to the AC outlet..................... 30

Turning the unit on/off .............................. 30

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

Inserting/removing an SD card......... 35

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

How to use the joystick ..................... 37

Switching the language..................... 43

Using the menu screen...................... 44

Setting date and time......................... 47

Adjusting LCD monitor/

viewfinder ........................................... 49

Recording

Before recording.................................51

Recording motion pictures................53

Changing the recording mode of

the motion picture ................................... 55

Recording still pictures......................56

Number of pixels and picture quality

for still picture recording.......................... 59

Various recording functions..............61

Zoom in/out function ............................... 61

Recording yourself.................................. 63

Backlight compensation function ............ 64

Fade in/fade out function ........................ 65

Soft skin mode ........................................ 67

Tele macro function................................. 68

Colour night view functions..................... 69

Self-timer recording................................. 70

Wind noise reduction function................. 71

Wide mode.............................................. 72

Image stabilizer function ......................... 73

Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) ................ 74

Manual recording functions ..............76

Scene mode............................................ 76

Manual focus adjustment ........................ 78

White balance ......................................... 79

Manual shutter speed/

aperture adjustment ................................ 81

Playback

Motion picture playback ....................82

Still picture playback..........................86

Playing back still pictures as

a slide show ............................................ 87

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Editing

Editing scenes ....................................88

Deleting scenes....................................... 88

Dividing a scene...................................... 90

Combining scenes................................... 91

Using playlists ....................................92

What is a playlist? ................................... 92

Creating a new playlist............................ 93

Playing back a playlist............................. 94

Editing a playlist ......................................95

Editing still pictures .........................101

Deleting still pictures ............................. 101

Locking still pictures .............................. 103

DPOF setting......................................... 104

Disc and card management

Formatting discs and cards.............105

Formatting discs.................................... 105

Formatting an SD card.......................... 106

Finalizing a disc................................107

Finalizing a disc..................................... 107

Un-finalizing a DVD-RW........................ 108

Protecting a disc ..............................109

Displaying disc information ............ 110

With other products

With a TV ........................................... 111

Playback on TV......................................111

With a DVD recorder/player............. 113

Playback on DVD recorder/player ......... 113

Copying recordings onto a

DVD recorder’s hard disk ...................... 114

With a VCR ........................................ 115

Dubbing images onto other

video devices ........................................ 115

With a printer (PictBridge)............... 116

With a computer

Before using with a computer .........119

What you can do with a computer ......... 119

Contents on provided CD-ROM.............120

Operating environment .......................... 122

End User License Agreement................ 125

Installation........................................ 126

Installing DVD-RAM Driver ....................126

Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE ..............128

Installing DVDfunSTUDIO .....................129

Reading the operating instructions

of the software applications...................130

Software application uninstallation ........130

Connection and recognition........... 131

Connection and recognition

procedures.............................................131

About the computer display ...................132

To disconnect USB cable safely ............133

Verifying the unit is correctly

recognized by the computer ..................134

Creating a DVD-Video disc on a

computer .......................................... 135

Creating a DVD-Video on
a computer from a DVD-RAM or

DVD-RW (VR format) ............................135

Others

Menus ............................................... 138

Menu list ................................................138

Other menus..........................................140

Indications........................................ 142

Indications .............................................142

Messages ..............................................145

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously...................................... 148

Frequently asked questions ........... 149

Troubleshooting............................... 151

Cautions for use .............................. 157

Explanation of terms ....................... 162

Specifications................................... 164

Number of recordable pictures on

an SD card.............................................167

Index ................................................. 169

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Before using

Features

∫ Easy recording! (l 53)

No need to search for the recording start position.
The new recording will not overwrite any previously recorded scene.

∫ Easy playback! (l 82)

Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails.
You can easily search for the scenes you want to watch.

Features

∫ Editing scenes! (l 88, 92)

You can create an original video (playlist) by collecting your favourite scenes together and then
easily dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder hard disk.

Before using

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Features

∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! (l 113)

Just insert the disc into a DVD player/recorder compatible with 8 cm discs to play back the scenes
recorded with this unit on it.
If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can dub scenes recorded on a disc with this unit to
the hard disk.

∫ Using with a computer! (l 119)

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

Before using

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Accessories

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357
≥ For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333
≥ Visit our website for product information
≥ E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software
≥ For UK, ROI: 08701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning

our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday 9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m.
(Excluding public holidays)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a

browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

.

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Accessories

Check the accessories before using this unit.

Battery pack

CGA-DU12

AC adaptor

VSK0651B (DE-974GB)

DC cable

K2GJ2DZ00018

AV/S cable

K2KZ9CB00001

AC cable

K2CT3CA00004
(RJA0053-3X)

Remote control

N2QAEC000019

Button-type battery

CR2025

Lens cap
(VDR-D250 only)

VYF3031

Shoulder strap

VFC3506-1A

USB cable

K1HA05CD0010

CD-ROM

Before using

Disc cleaning cloth

VFC3778-2

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Accessories

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360 mAh)

Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040 mAh)

Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME)

Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

Before using

Tripod (VW-CT45E)

8 cm DVD-RAM disc (single sided/
LM-AF30E)

8 cm DVD-RAM disc (double sided/
LM-AF60E)

8 cm DVD-RW disc (single sided/
LM-RW30E)

8 cm DVD-RW disc (double sided/
LM-RW60E)

8 cm DVD-R disc (single sided/LM-RF30E)

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Parts identification and handling

Parts identification and handling

1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300)

Lens (VDR-D250)

2 Built-in flash (VDR-D300 only) (l 74)
3 Recording lamp (l 140)
4 White balance/remote control sensor (l 80, 20)
5 Terminal cover
6 Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (l 111, 115)
7 USB terminal [ ] (l 116, 131)
8 Lens cover (VDR-D300 only)
9 Microphone (built-in, stereo)

10 Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used

as an external microphone.

≥ When the unit is connected with AC adaptor, sometimes

noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In
that case, please switch to battery for power supply and
noise will stop.

11 Viewfinder (l 17)

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.

12 Delete button [ ] (l 88, 99, 101)
13 LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (l 17)
14 Battery/DC cable holder (l 27, 30)
15 Power switch [OFF/ON] (l 30)
16 Status indicator (l 30)
17 Mode dial (l 36)
18 Joystick (l 37)

≥ Move up, down, left or right to select items.
≥ Press the centre to enter the selection.

19 Recording start/stop button (l 53)
20 Menu button [MENU] (l 44)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

11

12

13
14

8

9

10

15

16
17

18

19

20

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

21 Accessory shoe

≥ Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (optional),

are attached here.

22 Eyepiece corrector knob (l 50)
23 Zoom lever [W/T] (l 61)

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (l 84)

24 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 56)
25 Card slot cover (l 35)
26 Card slot (l 35)
27 Tripod receptacle (l 16)
28 Card access lamp (l 35)
29 Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE]

(l 27)

30 Speaker
31 LCD monitor (l 17)

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.

32 Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

(l 52, 76)
33 Power LCD button [POWER LCD] (l 49)
34 Reset button [RESET] (l 155)
35 Disc eject lever [DISC EJECT] (l 33)

Before using

36 Disc/computer access lamp [ACCESS/PC]

(l 33, 132)
37 Disc compartment (l 33)
38 Grip belt (l 13)
39 Shoulder strap fixture (l 13)

30

31

21 22

27 28 2925 26

353936 37 38

23

24

32
33
34

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Parts identification and handling

Using grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

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

Shoulder strap fixture

Put the strap through the fixture 1 and
through the stopper 2 so it will not come
off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm.

1

Put the opposite end of the strap through A
and attach it in the same way.

2

1

3

2

3

A

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise A. In order to fit it, place into slot B,
and then rotate it clockwise C.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.

B

A

C

≥ Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit

(VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do
not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except
for the lens cap)
(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit.)

≥ When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion
lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the
lens hood.
(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele
conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

Before using

≥ When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and

tele conversion lens, are fitted and the W/T lever is
pressed toward the W side, the 4 corners of an
image will be darkened. (Vignetting)

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Parts identification and handling

Fitting the lens cap (Supplied: VDR-D250 only)/(Included in the Filter Kit
(VW-LF37WE; optional))

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
≥ When the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the

front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Filter Kit.

1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt.

2 Pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself.

3 To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of

the lens cap with the tips of your finger and
thumb.

During recording

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

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

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 tripod to the unit.)
≥ 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)

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor.

1 Place your finger on OPEN 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 according to your preference.

≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the viewfinder.

A

B

≥ The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor

can be adjusted from the menu. (l 49)

≥ If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the unit may be

damaged or fail.

≥ 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 49) and the

field of view (l 50) can be adjusted.

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

Using the remote control

1 Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]*
2 On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] (l 112)
3 Date/time button [DATE/TIME] (l 48)
4 Playback operation buttons (l 83, 84)
5 Delete button [ ]*
6 Direction buttons [3,4,2,1] (l 46)
7 Recording start/stop buttons [START/STOP]*
8 Zoom/volume buttons [ZOOM, VOL]*
9 Menu button [MENU]* (l 46)

10 Enter button [ENTER] (l 46)

* means that these buttons function in the same manner as the
corresponding buttons on the unit.

Before using

1

2

3

4

5

6

EXT

DISPLAY

DATE/

TIME

SEARCH

STILL ADV STILL ADV

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

VOL

PLAY

SEARCH

PAU S E

STOPSKIP SKIP

MENU

ENTER

START/

PHOTO

7

8

9

1

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Parts identification and handling

∫ Install a button-type battery

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

1 While pressing the stopper A, pull out the

battery holder.

A

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and get 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 is normally expected to last about 1 year, but
it depends on operation frequency.

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025
MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST
THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL
BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER
PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL
RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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

children.

Before using

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Parts identification and handling

∫ Remote control usable range

The distance between the remote control and the unit’s remote
control sensor A: Within approx. 5 m
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.

A

Before using

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Discs and cards

Discs that can be used on this unit

Discs and cards

DIsc type DVD-RAM

8 cm
Single sided/
double sided

(DVD-RAM

Ver. 2.1)

Recording format DVD Video

Recording
format
(VR format)

DVD Video
Recording
format
(VR format)

Characteristic Rewritable disc Rewritable

disc

DVD-RW

8 cm

Single sided/double sided

[DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/

2X-SPEED (2X/1X)]

DVD-Video
format
(Video format)

One time
recording disc

Single sided/

double sided

(DVD-R for

General Ver. 2.0)

DVD-Video
format
(Video format)

One time

*1

recording disc

DVD-R

8 cm

Display on the screen

Indication in these
instructions

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

Functions

≥ Deleting recorded

scenes

¥¥ ––

≥ Editing on this unit ¥¥ ––

≥ Playback on other

products

*2

≥ Recording after

finalizing

*3

¥

– ¥

*4

¥

*5

¥

*6

¥

*5

¥

–

¥: available –: not available

*1 By formatting the disc, it can be used repeatedly. (l 105)
*2 DVD players and DVD recorders that support 8 cm discs.
*3 Playback is possible on compatible products.
*4 Playback is possible on compatible products. (May have to be finalized on this unit.)
*5 Must be finalized on this unit. (l 107)
*6 Un-finalize the disc. (l 108)

Before using

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Discs and cards

≥ Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc

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

≥ 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 “FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE PANASONIC DISC IS RECOMMENDED.” 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 doing so may make the disc

unusable.
– Record on a disc with other products after recording on it with this unit.
– Record on a disc with this unit after recording on it with other products.
– Insert 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 DVD-RAM and DVD-RW in DVD

Before using

Video Recording 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
DVD-Video format with this unit.

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∫ Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit
≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ MO
≥ DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 ≥ DVD-Video ≥ MD
≥ DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 ≥ CD-R ≥ iD
≥iRW ≥ CD-RW ≥ Floppy disk
≥iR ≥ CD ≥ CD-ROM
≥ DVD-R DL ≥ LD
≥ Discs other than those with diameter of 8 cm
≥ Dual/double layer discs

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Discs and cards

When using brand-new DVD-RW

When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or
DVD-Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l 22, 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 confirm screen appears, select [YES], then press the

joystick.

≥ To change the format type, format the disc again.

(l 105)
If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on
the disc will be erased.

Before using

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Discs and cards

Cards that you can use with this unit

Card type SD Memory Card

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

Indication in these
instructions

≥ 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

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

referred to as the “SD card”.

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

Card Specifications.

≥ 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 106)

≥ We recommend that you use a Panasonic brand SD card.
≥ When the write-protect switch on SD Memory Card is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will

be possible on the card.

2 GB (Maximum)

(SD)

Before using

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Write-protect switch Locked status

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

∫ About the miniSD™ Card
≥ Be sure to insert miniSD™ Cards in the dedicated card adaptor before use. Inserting a card in

this unit without the adaptor may damage the unit or the card.

≥ Do not insert an empty card adaptor in this unit. Do not leave the adaptor in this unit while

inserting or removing miniSD™ Cards. This may cause the unit to malfunction.

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Discs and cards

Disc and card handling

∫ How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

∫ If there is dirt on the disc

Clean it with the supplied disc cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre to the outer edge to
remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also, do not use
solvents (thinner, water, antistatic agent, detergent etc.).

∫ 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 expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or dust.
≥ Do not drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels.
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Before using

≥ Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight.
– In very dusty or humid areas.
– Near a heater.
– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).
– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥ To protect discs and cards, return them to their cases when you are not using them.

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Setup

Power supply

Power supply

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 socket. 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.

≥ Battery charging time (l 28)
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the

quality of this product.

Setup

A

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Fitting the battery

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

Removing the battery

While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE 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 before removing the battery.

Power supply

Setup

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Power supply

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, 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.

Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time

Supplied battery/

CGA-DU12 (optional)

CGA-DU14 (optional) 7.2 V/1360 mAh 2 h 45 min

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

∫ Recordable time
≥ 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 intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping

operations are repeated. In reality, it may be shorter than this.

≥ The recordable time shown in the table are approximations.
≥ “1 h 25 min” indicates 1 hour 25 minutes.

VDR-D300 (When using a DVD-RAM disc)

Battery model

number

Voltage/
capacity

Setup

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU14

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

7.2 V/

1360 mAh

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

7.2 V/1150 mAh 2 h 25 min

Recording

mode

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h25min

(1h20min)

1h35min

(1h30min)

1h40min

(1h35min)

1h45min

(1h40min)

2h

(1h50min)

2h5min

(1h55min)

2h40min

(2h35min)

3h

(2h50min)

3h10min

(2h55min)

Intermittent

recordable time

1h20min

(1 h 15 min)

1h30min

(1 h 25 min)

1h35min

(1 h 25 min)

40 min

(40 min)

45 min

(45 min)

50 min

(45 min)

50 min

(50 min)

1h

(55 min)

1h

(55 min)

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Power supply

VDR-D250 (When using a DVD-RAM disc)

Battery model

number

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU12

(optional)

CGA-DU14

(optional)

CGA-DU21

(optional)

Voltage/
capacity

7.2 V/

1150 mAh

7.2 V/

1360 mAh

7.2 V/

2040 mAh

Recording

mode

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

XP

SP

LP

Maximum

continuously

recordable time

1h30min

(1 h 25 min)

1h40min

(1 h 35 min)

1h45min

(1 h 35 min)

1h50min

(1 h 45 min)

2h5min

(1 h 55 min)

2h10min

(2 h)

2h50min

(2 h 40 min)

3h10min

(2 h 55 min)

3h15min

(3 h 5 min)

Intermittent

recordable time

45 min

(40 min)

50 min

(45 min)

50 min

(45 min)

55 min

(50 min)

1h

(55 min)

1h5min

(1 h)

1h25min

(1 h 20 min)

1h35min

(1 h 25 min)

1h35min

(1 h 30 min)

≥ Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the

display will change:

####.

If the battery discharges, then ( ) will
flash.

≥ The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:
– When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD

monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD
monitor frontward to record yourself, using the
0 Lux colour night view function, etc.

– When you use this unit with the LCD monitor lit up

by pressing the POWER LCD button.

≥ 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.

Setup

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Power supply

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 for other equipment since the AC

cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the
AC cable from other equipment for this unit.

≥ While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor,

the battery will not charge.

Turning the unit on/off

≥ (VDR-D250 only) When recording, remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.

If the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (l 162)
may not function properly.

Setup

How to turn on the power

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

The status indicator B lights and the power turns on.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc recording mode or card

recording mode, the lens cover opens.

≥ 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 47)

A

B