Panasonic VDR-D300GN manual

Cover Operating In structions DVD Vi deo Camera Model No . VDR-D300GN VDR-D250GN ≥ The illustration shows VDR-D300. ≥ VDR-D250 does not have a built-in flash. Before use, pleas e read these instructions completely . (VDR-D300) LSQT102 5 A LSQT1025(ENG).book 1 ペ ージ ２００６年２ 月４日　土曜日　午 後６時１０分[...]

2 LSQ T1025 Left/Right ∫ Wa rn i n g T o pr event electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable p arts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service person nel. IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAM AGED, IT MU ST BE REPLA CED WITH AN E LECTRI CALL Y A PPROVED POWE R CORD. Use only the recommended accessorie[...]

3 LSQT10 25 ∫ Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer s hall in no event be liable f or the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessor ies or recordable m edia. ∫ Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre-recorded t apes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other [...]

4 LSQ T1025 Before using Features .............. ........... ................. ...... 6 Accessories ............. ............ ................ . 8 Part s identificatio n and ha ndling ...... 10 Using the LCD monit or ..... ...... ....... .... ...... 16 Using the viewfinder ................................ 16 Using the rem ote control ........ ....[...]

5 LSQT10 25 Editing Editing scen es ..................... ............... 87 Deleting scenes ..... ....................... ........... 87 Dividi ng a sc ene ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... .... 89 Combining scenes ................ ................... 90 Using playli st s ............... ................. .... 91 What is a playlis t?........[...]

Before using Fea tur es 6 LSQ T1025 Before us ing Features ∫ Easy re cording! ( l 52) No need to search for the recording start positi on. The new rec ording will not overwr ite any pr eviously recorded scene. ∫ Easy p layback! ( l 81) Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails. Y ou can easily search for t he scenes you want to wat ch. ∫ Ed[...]

Before using Features 7 LSQT10 25 ∫ Using with DVD player/recorder! ( l 1 12) Just insert t he 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 har d disk, you can dub scen es recorded on a disc with this unit to the hard disk. ∫ Using wi th a compu[...]

Before using Access ories 8 LSQ T1025 Accessories Check the accessories before using t his unit. Battery pack AC adaptor DC cable A V /S ca ble AC cable Remote control Button-type battery Free style remo te control (VDR-D300 only) Lens cap (VDR-D250 only) Shoulde r strap USB cable CD-ROM Disc cleaning cloth LSQT1025(ENG).book 8 ペ ージ ２００[...]

Before using Access ories 9 LSQT10 25 Some optional ac cessories may not be available in some cou ntries. Option al accessories AC adaptor (VW-AD1 1GN) Battery pack (lithium/CGA- DU12/1 150 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU 14/1360 mAh) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU 21/2040 mAh) Wide conversion lens (VW-L W3707M3E) T ele convers ion lens (VW-L T3714[...]

Before using Parts iden tificatio n and hand ling 10 LSQ T1025 Part s identification an d handling 1 Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) (VDR-D300) Lens (VDR-D250) 2 Built-in fla sh (VDR-D300 only ) ( l 73) 3 Recording lam p ( l 139) 4 White balanc e/remote control senso r ( l 79, 18 ) 5 T erminal cover 6 Audio-vide o output termin al [A/V] ( l 1 10, 1 14) 7 USB [...]

Before using Parts ident ificatio n and handl ing 11 LSQT10 25 21 Access ory shoe ≥ Accessories, s uch as a stereo m icrophone (optional), are attached here. 22 Eyepiece c orrector knob ( l 49) 23 Zoom lever [W/T] ( l 60) V olume lever [ s VOLUME r ] ( l 83) 24 Photoshot butto n [PHOTO SHOT] ( l 55 ) 25 C ard sl ot co ver ( l 34 ) 26 Card slot ( [...]

Before using Parts iden tificatio n and hand ling 12 LSQ T1025 Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt leng th and the p ad posi tion. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Put t he str ap thr ough t he fi xture 1 and through t he stopper 2 so it will not come off. Ex tend part 3 by at least 2 cm. Put t he oppos[...]

Before using Parts ident ificatio n and handl ing 13 LSQT10 25 In order to remove the lens hood, rotat e it counter-clockwise A . In order to fit it, p lace into slot B , and then rotate it clockwise C . ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens hood has a built-in lens cover . Lens hood B C A ≥ Fit the M C protector or the ND filter o f the Filter K it (VW- [...]

Before using Parts iden tificatio n and hand ling 14 LSQ T1025 Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥ When the MC pr otector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (V W-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, use the lens cap included in the Fil ter Kit. 1 Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the belt. 2 Pass[...]

Before using Parts ident ificatio n and handl ing 15 LSQT10 25 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, operate the unit from the free style remote c ontrol for convenience. ( When not using the remote contr[...]

Before using Parts iden tificatio n and hand ling 16 LSQ T1025 Y ou can record the im age while viewing it on the LCD monitor . 1 Place your finger on OP EN and pull the LCD monitor out in the dir ection of the a rrow . ≥ It can open u p to 90 o . 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your prefer ence. ≥ It can rotate up to 180 o A[...]

Before using Parts ident ificatio n and handl ing 17 LSQT10 25 1 Photoshot butto n [PHOTO SHO T]* 2 On-screen display butto n [EXT DISPLA Y] ( l 111 ) 3 Date/time button [DA TE/TIME] ( l 47) 4 Playbac k operati on buttons ( l 82, 83) 5 Delete b utton [ ]* 6 Direction b uttons [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] ( l 45 ) 7 Recording sta rt/stop butto ns [ST ART/ST OP[...]

Before using Parts iden tificatio n and hand ling 18 LSQ T1025 ∫ Remote control usable range The distance between the remot e control and the unit’s remote control sensor A : Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, lef t, and right Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equ[...]

Before using Parts ident ificatio n and handl ing 19 LSQT10 25 This remote control can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the remote control, at tach the clip to the grip belt. Lef t-handed users can use this unit more easily . 1 Recordi ng st art/ stop butt on [REC] 2 Zoom lever [...]

Before using Discs and ca rds 20 LSQ T1025 Discs and cards Discs that can be us ed on this unit DIsc type DVD-RAM 8 cm Single sided/ double sided DVD-RW 8 cm Single sided/double sided DVD-R 8 cm Single sided/ double sided (DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1) [DVD -RW Ve r. 1.1/ 2X-SPEED (2 X/1X)] (DVD -R fo r General Ver. 2.0) Recording format DVD Video Recording fo[...]

Before using Disc s and card s 21 LSQT10 25 ≥ Sti ll pictur es cannot be recorded on a disc with this uni t. ≥ When using double sided disc, you cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other . Y ou will need to eject the disc and t urn it over . ≥ Discs inserted in a holder , cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used[...]

Before using Discs and ca rds 22 LSQ T1025 When using D VD-RW , select whether to record in DVD Video Recording form at (VR format) or DVD-Video format (Video f ormat) and then format the disc. ( l 21, About format types) 1 When a brand-new DVD- RW is inserted in this unit, the screen on the right appear s. Select [YES ], then pres s the joyst ick.[...]

Before using Disc s and card s 23 LSQT10 25 ≥ Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit. ≥ Please confirm the lat est information on the following website. (This website is in English only .) http://panasonic.co.jp/p avc/global/cs/e_cam ≥ For the purposes of these operating inst ructions, SD Memor y Card and miniS D™ C[...]

Before using Discs and ca rds 24 LSQ T1025 ∫ How to hold a disc or car d 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. W ipe the disc from the cen tre to the outer ed ge to remove the dirt. Do not use force when wiping the disc as it may scratch it. Also[...]

Setup Power su pply 25 LSQT10 25 Setup Power supply When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. C harge the battery before us ing this unit. ≥ If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor , then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC cabl e from the AC adaptor . 1 Conne ct the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet. 2 Put[...]

Setup Power s upply 26 LSQ T1025 Push t he battery ag ainst the battery holde r and slide it until it clicks . While sliding the BA TTERY RELEASE lever , slide the battery to r emove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Fitting the battery Removing the battery ≥ Before removing the ba ttery , be sure to set th e OFF/ ON sw[...]

Setup Power su pply 27 LSQT10 25 The times show n in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 o C and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower t han 25 o C, the charging time will become longer . ∫ Charging time ≥ The charging time shown in the table are approximat ions. ≥ “2 h 25 min” indicat es 2 hours 25 mi[...]

Setup Power s upply 28 LSQ T1025 VDR-D250 (When using a DVD-RAM disc) Battery m odel number V oltage/ capaci ty Recording mode Maximum continuo usly recordable time Inter mittent recordable time Supplied bat ter y/ CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/ 1150 mAh XP 1h3 0m i n ( 1h2 5m i n ) 45 min (40 min) SP 1h4 0m i n ( 1h3 5m i n ) 50 min (45 min) LP 1h4 5m[...]

Setup Power su pply 29 LSQT10 25 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 t he AC cable from other equipment for this unit. ≥ (VDR-D[...]

Setup Power s upply 30 LSQ T1025 While pressing the button A , set the OFF /ON switch to OFF. The status indicator B goes off when the power turns off. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) In disc rec ording mode or card re cording mode, the lens cover closes. How to turn off the power A B When the power is turned on for the f irst time after changing the disc or b[...]

Setup Power su pply 31 LSQT10 25 When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, t he power can be turned on and of f with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in disc recording mode or c ard recording mode. T o turn on the pow er Open th e LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder . The status indicator light s and the power turns on. T o turn of f[...]

Setup Inserting/r emoving a d isc 32 LSQ T1025 Inserting/remo ving a disc When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to t he unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered. 1 Slide the DISC EJECT le ver once a nd release i t. A few mom ents aft er the ACCESS /PC lamp[...]

Setup Inse rting/remov ing a di sc 33 LSQT10 25 ∫ Identifying recording/playback sides of disc Single sided disc : The recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side. Double s ided disc: The “SIDE A” recording/playbac k side is opposite to the “SIDE A” marked side. The “SIDE B” recording/playback side is the “SIDE A” mar[...]

Setup Inserting/r emoving an SD card 34 LSQ T1025 Inserting/remo ving an SD card Before inserting/remov ing an SD card, be sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF. 1 Set the OFF /ON switch t o OFF to tur n off the po wer . ≥ Check that the status i ndicator has gone off. 2 Open the c ard slot co ver . 3 Insert/remove the SD card into/from the card s[...]

Setup Selec ting a mod e 35 LSQT10 25 Selecting a mode The mode d ial is used to switch between r ecording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but s urely . Rot ate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictogr aph to the pos ition shown in the illustration. Disc recording mode ( l 52) Use this to record motion pictures on a disc. Dis[...]

Setup How to use the joystic k 36 LSQ T1025 How to u se the joystick This unit ha s a joystick for selecting functions, performing oper ations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand. Operations on t he menu screen and selection of files on the thu mbnail view screen, etc. Move th e joystick up, down, left, or right t o select an i t[...]

Setup How to us e the joysti ck 37 LSQT10 25 ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Move the joy stick up, down , lef t or right to select the s cene to be played back and press the jo ystick. The selected scene is played back on the full screen. The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. 2 Move the joy stick up, down , lef t[...]

Setup How to use the joystic k 38 LSQ T1025 About auto mode and manual mode ( l 51) ≥ The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. About the operation icons displayed in each mode Disc recording mode Icon Directi on F unction Page (1/3) 3 Backlight compens ation 63 2 Fade 64 1 Help mode 41 (2/3) 2 Soft skin mode 66 1 T e le macro[...]

Setup How to us e the joysti ck 39 LSQT10 25 Disc playback mode Icon Direct ion Function Page 1 / ;3 Playback/pause 81 ∫4 S top playback and s how thumbnails 81 : 2 Rewind, skip (during playback) 81 2; Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 82 9 1 Fast forward, sk ip (during playback) 81 ;1 Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 82 Card r[...]

Setup How to use the joystic k 40 LSQ T1025 Card playback mode (When [PICTURE] is selected) Icon Direction Fun ction Page ∫4 S top playback and s how thumbnails 85 E2 Playback previous picture 85 D1 Playback next picture 85 Card playback mode (When [SLIDE SHOW] is selected) Icon Direction Fun ction Page 1 / ;3 Slide show start/pause 85 ∫4 S top[...]

Setup How to us e the joysti ck 41 LSQT10 25 ∫ Help mode The help m ode explains the operation icons displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to A UTO in disc/card recording mode. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the joy stick to dis play the icon during th e recording p ause. 2 Move the joy stick right to select [ ]. 3[...]

Setup Switchi ng the languag e 42 LSQ T1025 Switching the language Y ou can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Press the M ENU button, t hen select [ LANGUAGE] and press the joystick. 2 S elec t [Eng lis h] an d p ress t he j oyst ick. LSQT1025(ENG).book 42 ページ ２００６年２ 月４日　土曜日　午 後６[...]

Setup Using the menu scree n 43 LSQT10 25 Using the me nu screen Refer to “Menu list” ( l 137) for information about the menus. 1 While stopped, press the M ENU button. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when t he menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to se[...]

Setup Usi ng th e menu scree n 44 LSQ T1025 5 Move the j oystick righ t or press the joystick. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the desired item. 7 P ress the joys tic k to en ter the sele ction . T o get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. T o exit the menu screen Press the MENU button. MENU ≥ The men u screen d [...]

Setup Using the menu scree n 45 LSQT10 25 The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select a menu i tem. ≥ Use the direction but tons ( 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ) and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit. 3 Press the M ENU butto n to exit the me nu screen. Operating wit[...]

Setup Setting da te and t ime 46 LSQ T1025 Setti ng date and t ime When the unit is turned on for the first time, a message asking you to set the date and t ime will appear . ≥ Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform st eps 2 and 3 below to set the date and t ime. If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it. ¬ Rot ate th[...]

Setup Setting date and tim e 47 LSQT10 25 ∫ Changi ng the date a nd time displ ay style Press the MEN U button, then select [ SETUP] # [D A T E / TIME] # desired display style and press the joysti ck. Y ou can also show or change the date and time display by repeatedly pressing the DA T E/TIME button on t he remote control. ≥ The recording time[...]

Setup Adjusti ng LCD moni tor/viewfin der 48 LSQ T1025 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfind er 1 Press the M ENU button, th en select [ SET UP] # [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Move the j oystick up or down to select the i tem to be adju sted. Then, move the joyst ick left or right to ma ke th e ad justm ent . The bar dis play[...]

Setup Adjusti ng LCD moni tor/viewfin der 49 LSQT10 25 ∫ Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor Press th e MENU butto n, then select [ SETUP] # [ LCD AI] # [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL] and pres s the joys tick. Adjust th e focus by sli ding the eye piece corre ctor knob. DYNAMIC: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum con[...]

Recording Before record ing 50 LSQ T1025 Recording Before recording 1 Hold the camera with both hands. 2 Run your hand through the grip belt. 3 Do not cov er the microphones or sensors with you r hands. 4 Keep your ar ms near your body . 5 Slightly open your legs . ≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the su nlight behind you. If the sub[...]

Recording Before recording 51 LSQT10 25 ∫ About auto mode Set the AUT O/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, and colour balance (white balance) and foc using will be adjusted automatically . – Auto white balance ( l 161) – Auto focusing ( l 162) Depending on the brightness of the subject et c., the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjuste[...]

Recording Recording m otion pic tures 52 LSQ T1025 Reco rding moti on pict ures (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Record motion pictures onto a disc. ≥ When the unit is purchased, the aspec t ratio is set to [16:9] for recording image s compatible with a wide-screen TV . T o watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio settin[...]

Recording Recordin g motion pic tures 53 LSQT10 25 T o end t he recordin g Press the recording start/stop button again t o 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 p [...]

Recording Recording m otion pic tures 54 LSQ T1025 Press th e MENU button, then se lect [ BASIC] # [R E C M O D E ] # d esired item an d press the joystick. ≥ This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbr eviation for V ariable B it Rate. VBR record ing automatically varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being r[...]

Recording Reco rding still p ictures 55 LSQT10 25 Recording sti ll pictures (SD) Record the still picture on an SD card. ≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE ] is set t o [ ] (VDR-D300)/[ ] (VDR-D250) for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen T V (16:9). T o reco rd pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [ PICTURE SIZE] s[...]

Recording Recording s till pictu res 56 LSQ T1025 5 Press the PHOTO SHOT bu tton fully . ∫ T o record still pictures clearly ≥ When zoom ing in on the subject with a magnification of 4 k or higher , it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the sub[...]

Recording Reco rding still p ictures 57 LSQT10 25 A Remaini ng number of sti ll pict ures (Flashes in red when [R 0] appears. ) B Size of still pictures C Quality of st ill pi cture s ∫ About the shu tter chance mark ∫ Concerning the focu sing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind th e subject in the f ocus area, the subject m[...]

Recording Recording s till pictu res 58 LSQ T1025 ∫ PICTURE SIZE Changing the recording size. Press th e MENU button, then se lect [ BASIC] # [ PICTURE SIZE] # desired item and p ress the joystick. Number of pixels and picture quality for s till picture recording VDR-D300 Icon Aspect Nu mber of pixels 4:3 2048 k 1512 4:3 1280 k 960 4:3 640 k 480 [...]

Recording Reco rding still p ictures 59 LSQT10 25 ∫ PICT . QUALITY Selecting the picture quality . Press th e MENU butto n, then select [ BASIC] # [ PICT . QUALITY] # desired item and press the joystick. : S till pictures with a high p icture quality are recorded. : Priority is given t o the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are r[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 60 LSQ T1025 V arious recording f unctions (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) Y ou can zoom in up to 10 k optically . ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . Move the zoom lever . Zoom in/out function T side: Close-up record ing (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (z oom out) ≥ When zooming [...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 61 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 k , then the digit al zoom function wil l be activated. The maximum m agnification provided by the digital zoom c an be switched. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . Press the MENU button, then select [ ADV ANC ED] #[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 62 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) Y ou can record y ourself while viewing the LCD m onitor . Y ou can r ecord persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . Rota te the LCD monitor towards the lens s ide. The image is horizontally [...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 63 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) Use this function when the light is emanating fr om behind the subject and the subject appears dark. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the joy stick. Then move the joyst ick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move th[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 64 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . T o fade in 1 While recording is paused, press the j oystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joystick left to select [ ]. 3 Press the r ecording st art/stop b utt[...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 65 LSQT10 25 2 Move the joy stick left to select [ ]. 3 Pre ss the record ing st art/stop button. Pause recording. (Fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After t he image/audio completely dis appears, recording stops. ≥ After recording, the fade s etting is cancelled. T o cancel fading Select [ ] [...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 66 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the joy stick. Then mo ve the joystic k down to display the icon shown in the illus tration. 2 Move the joystick left to select [ ]. T o[...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 67 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Press the joy stick. Then move the joyst ick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joy stick[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 68 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) This function allows you to record c olour subj ects in dark locations t o stand out against the background. Attach this unit t o a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Only manual focusing can be used. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as i[...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 69 LSQT10 25 (SD) Y ou can recor d still pictures on an SD card using the timer . ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Press the joy stick. Then move the joyst ick down to display the icon shown in the illustration. 2 Move the joy stick left to select [ Ø ]. 3 Pre ss the PHOT O SHOT button. After the rec[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 70 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . Press th e MENU button, then se lect [ BASIC] # [ WIND CUT] # [ON] and press the j oystick. T o cancel the wind noise reduction function Press the M ENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ WIND CUT] # [OFF] and press the[...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 71 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular T Vs (4:3). ∫ Recordin g images with a 16:9 asp ect ratio ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . Press th e MENU butto n, then select [ BASIC] > [R E C A S P E C T ] &[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 72 LSQ T1025 VDR-D300 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V ›) (-R) (SD) VDR-D250 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V ›) (-R) Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ∫ VDR-D300 ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . Press the MENU button, then select [ ADV ANC ED] # [ O .I.S .] # [ON] an d pr[...]

Recording V arious r ecording functions 73 LSQT10 25 (SD) Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Press the M ENU butt on, then se lect [ ADV ANC ED] > [ ß FLASH] > desired i tem and pr ess the joystic k. ß : Forced flash ß A: Auto ≥ When [ ß A] is set, the ambien[...]

Recording V arious rec ording functi ons 74 LSQ T1025 Reduces the phenomena where human ey es become red from flashes. Press the MENU button, then select [ ADV ANC ED] # [ RED EYE] # [ON] and press the joystick. Press the MENU button, then select [ ADV ANC ED] > [ ß d FLAS H LEVEL] > desired item a nd press the joystick. ß j : I f the brigh[...]

Recording Manual r ecording functions 75 LSQT10 25 Manual recording functions (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) When you r ecord images in d if ferent situations, this m ode automatically sets optimu m shutter speeds and apert ures. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO /MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 P ress th e M [...]

Recording Manual r ecording func tions 76 LSQ T1025 T o cancel t he scene mo de function Press the M ENU button, then select [ BASIC] # [ SCENE MODE] # [OFF] and press the joystick . ≥ Y o u can also cancel the scene mode function by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUT O. Sport s mode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of reco[...]

Recording Manual r ecording functions 77 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) (SD) If auto focusing is dif ficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is avai lable. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO /MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. 2 M ove t he sw itch down an d set it to FOCUS position. The manual focus [...]

Recording Manual r ecording func tions 78 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance f unction may not reproduce natural c olours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually . ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to M[...]

Recording Manual r ecording functions 79 LSQT10 25 1 Select [ ], fill the screen with a whi te subject. 2 Move the joy stick up to s elect [ ]. When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting i s complete. ≥ When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the whit e balance cannot be set because the place is dar k etc. I n this case, use[...]

Recording Manual r ecording func tions 80 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect or . 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL. The icon sh own in the illustration is displayed automatically . 2 Move the j oystick left or right t o select [ ] (aperture) or [ ] (shutter speed). 3 Move the joys[...]

Playback Motion picture p layback 81 LSQT10 25 Playback Motion pict ure playback (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) Play back the motion pictures recorded on the disc. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to sel ect . The motion pictures recorded on the disc are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes. 2 Selec t the scen e to be[...]

Playback Motion pi cture play back 82 LSQ T1025 T o display the recording date during playback Press the MENU button , then select [ SETUP] # [D A T E ] # [ON] and press the joystick. ≥ Y o u can also show or change the dat e and time display by repeatedly pressing the DA TE/TIME button on the remote control. 1 Mov e the joyst ick up durin g play[...]

Playback Motion picture p layback 83 LSQT10 25 The motion picture is advanced one frame at a t ime. 1 Mov e the joyst ick up durin g playback to p ause the pla yback. 2 Mov e the joyst ick right. (The frame s will be adva nced one at a tim e in the reverse direction w hen you mo ve the joystick left.) ≥ Normal playback is restored wh en you move [...]

Playback Motion pi cture play back 84 LSQ T1025 Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recor ded on the same d ay can be played back in succession. 1 Pres s the MENU button, then select [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [BY DA T E] and press the joys tick. ≥ When [P LA Y MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL], all recorded motion [...]

Playback S till pi cture play back 85 LSQT10 25 Still picture playback (SD) Play back the still pictures recorded on the card. 1 Rotate the mod e dial to sel ect . The still pictures recorded on the SD card are displayed as thumbnails. ≥ (VDR-D300 only) The lens cover closes. 2 Selec t the file to be played b ack. A File number B Scroll bar displ[...]

Playback Still picture playbac k 86 LSQ T1025 Press th e MENU button, then select [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [SLIDE S HOW] a nd press th e joystick. ∫ About still picture compatibility ≥ This unit is compliant with t he unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEIT A (Japan Electronics and Inform[...]

Editing Editin g scenes 87 LSQT10 25 Editing Editing scenes (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) The deleted scenes cannot be restored. ≥ Scenes on D VD-RW (Video format) and DVD- R cannot be deleted. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Press the button during playback. 2 Wh en the confirmatio n message appea rs, select [YES ], then press the joystick. Delet[...]

Editing Editing sc enes 88 LSQ T1025 ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, th en select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press the joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 4. – When [PLA Y MODE] is set to [VIEW ALL]: All the sc enes on the disc – When [PLA Y MO DE][...]

Editing Editin g scenes 89 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) T o delete unnecessary portion of scene, first divide the scene, and then del ete the unnecessary portion. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT SCENE] # [ DI VIDE] and pre ss the joystick. 2 Selec t the scen e to be divi ded, then pre ss the joy[...]

Editing Editing sc enes 90 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (- RW‹V R›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, then select [ EDIT SCENE] # [ C OMBINE] an d press th e joystick. 2 Sele ct the scene t o be combine d, then press t he joystick. ≥ The selected sc ene and the next scene are combined. ≥ If you wish to combine scenes that [...]

Editing Using pl aylists 91 LSQT10 25 Using playlists Y ou can create a playlist by gathering your favourites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copy ing data, you wil l consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist. ≥ If you create or delete playlis t s, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing sc [...]

Editing Using pl aylists 92 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (- RW‹V R›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, then select [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [PLA YLIST] an d press the joystick. 2 Sele ct [CREA T E], then pres s the joy stick. 3 Sele ct the scen e to be adde d to the playli st, then press the joystick. The se[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 93 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW‹VR›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [P L A Y M O D E ] # [PLA YLIST] and press the jo ystick. 2 Selec t the playl ist to be play ed back, th en press the joy stick. Scenes in the s elected playlist are displayed as thumbnails. [...]

Editing Using pl aylists 94 LSQ T1025 (RAM) (- RW‹V R›) Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select pla ylist playba ck mode. ( l 93, step s 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Sele ct the playl ist to be edit ed, then p ress the joystick. 3 Sele ct [ ADD], then press t[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 95 LSQT10 25 The scenes in a playlist can be moved. ¬ Select pla ylist playba ck mode. ( l 93, step s 1 and 2) 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT ] and press th e joystick. 2 Selec t the playl ist to be edit ed, then p ress the joystick. 3 Selec t [ MOVE], t hen press the joystick. 4 Selec t the scen e to be mov[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 96 LSQ T1025 Y ou can divide a sc ene into two parts. ≥ Dividing scenes on a playlist wi ll not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select pla ylist playba ck mode. ( l 93 , step s 1 and 2) 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ EDIT] and press the joystick. 2 Sele ct the playl ist to be edit ed, then p ress the joystick. 3 Se[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 97 LSQT10 25 T wo consecutive scenes can be combined into one. ≥ Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. ¬ Select pla ylist playba ck mode. ( l 93, step s 1 and 2) 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [ EDIT ] and press th e joystick. 2 Selec t the playl ist to be edit ed, then p ress the jo[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 98 LSQ T1025 ≥ Deleting scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Deleting scenes one at a time: ¬ Select pla ylist playba ck mode. ( l 93, step s 1 and 2) 1 Pres s the button durin g playback. 2 Wh en the confirmat ion message app ears, select [Y ES], then pre ss the joystick. Deleting multiple scenes fr[...]

Editing Using pl aylists 99 LSQT10 25 3 Select [ DELETE] # [ SELECT] or [ ALL] and press th e joystick. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, the sele cted playlist will be erased. Proceed to step 6. 4 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 3) Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick. The selected sc ene is encircled by a yellow frame. ≥ Wh[...]

Editing Editing sti ll pictures 100 LSQ T1025 Editing still pictu res (SD) The deleted files cannot be restored. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the button durin g playback. 2 Wh en the confirmat ion message app ears, select [Y ES], then pre ss the joystick. Deleting still pic tures This is for d eleting still picture fil es recorde[...]

Editing Edit ing stil l pictures 101 LSQT10 25 ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button , then select [ DELET E] # [ SE LECT] or [ ALL ] and press the joysti ck. ≥ When [ALL] is selected, all files on the SD card except the locked files will be erased. Proceed to step 4. 2 (Only when [SELECT] is selected in step 1) Select t[...]

Editing Editing sti ll pictures 102 LSQ T1025 (SD) S till picture files recorded on an SD card can be lock ed so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (However even if you lock some files on an SD card, f ormatting the card will delet e all the fil es.) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, then select [P L A Y S E T U[...]

Editing Edit ing stil l pictures 103 LSQT10 25 (SD) Y ou can write the data of still pictures to be prin ted and number of copies (DPOF data) onto t he SD card. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [P L A Y S E T U P ] # [ D POF S ET] # [S ET] a nd press th e joystick. 2 Selec t the file to be set, th en pre[...]

Disc and card management Format ting discs and cards 104 LSQ T1025 Disc and card management (RAM) (-RW‹VR ›) (-RW‹V ›) Please be aware that if a disc is f ormatted, then all the dat a recorded on the disc will be erased. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, then se lect [ SETUP ] # [F O R M A T D I S C ] # [YES] [...]

Disc and card management Formatti ng discs and c ards 105 LSQT10 25 (SD) Please be aware that if an SD card is formatted, then all the data recorded o n the card will be erased. S tore important data on a com puter , etc. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [ SET UP] # [ FORMA T CARD] # [Y ES] and p ress th[...]

Disc and card management Finali zing a disc 106 LSQ T1025 Finalizing a disc (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) T o play back a DVD-RW (Video format) or a DVD-R on other devices e.g. a DVD player , finali ze the disc. ¬ Connect this unit to the AC ad aptor . (Finalization cannot be executed using a battery .) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1[...]

Disc and card management Finaliz ing a disc 107 LSQT10 25 (-RW‹V ›) ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t hen select [ SET UP] # [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 Wh en the confirmatio n message appea rs, select [YES ], then press the joystick. ≥ When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button[...]

Disc and card management Protect ing a disc 108 LSQ T1025 Protecting a d isc (RAM) (- RW‹V R›) This is for pr eventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by m ist ake. Further recording and editing is not possible on pr otected discs until the protection is released. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . 1 Pres s the MENU button, t[...]

Disc and card management Disp laying di sc infor mation 109 LSQT10 25 Displaying dis c information (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) Information such as the number o f recorded sc enes, the remaining space and w hether or not the disc is finalized or protected is displayed. ¬ Rot ate the m ode dial to s elect . Press th e MENU butto n, then[...]

With other prod uct s With a TV 11 0 LSQ T1025 With other products With a TV (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW‹ V›) (-R) (SD) The motion pict ures and still pictures reco rded by this u nit can be played back on a TV . ≥ Use the AC ada ptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a TV . * If the TV has an S V[...]

With other prod uct s With a TV 111 LSQT10 25 ∫ T o watch images with a 16:9 aspe ct ratio on a regular TV (4 :3) When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16: 9 aspect ratio ([PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ ] (VDR-D300)/[ ] (VDR-D250)) on a TV with a 4: 3 as[...]

With other prod uct s With a DVD rec order/player 11 2 LSQ T1025 With a DVD recorder/playe r ≥ When playing back a disc on a DVD recorder/player , place the device so that the disc lies flat. (RAM) (- RW‹V R›) Insert the disc in the DVD r ecorder/pla yer , then pl ay it back. (-RW ‹V›) (-R) 1 Finalize the disc on this unit. ( l 106) 2 Ins[...]

With other prod uct s With a DVD rec order/player 11 3 LSQT10 25 (RAM) (-RW ‹VR›) (-RW‹ V›) (- R) If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, ima ges recorded by this unit can be stored on the hard disk. ≥ If you want to dub a disc that the DVD recorder is not compatible with, connect this unit and the DVD recorder with the A V/S cable and[...]

With other prod uct s With a VCR 11 4 LSQ T1025 With a VCR (RAM) (-RW‹VR› ) (-RW ‹V›) (-R) Y ou can dub images played back on this unit onto other video devices. Y ou can crea te a playlist by gat hering the scenes you want to dub, then dub the scenes in t his playlist only to ot her devices. ( l 92) ≥ Use the AC ada ptor to free you from[...]

With other prod uct s With a printer (PictBri dge) 11 5 LSQT10 25 With a printer (PictBridge) (SD) T o print pictures by directly connecting this uni t to the pr inter , use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer .) ≥ Use the A C adaptor to free yo u from worrying about the battery running down. ¬ [...]

With other prod uct s With a printer (P ictBridge) 11 6 LSQ T1025 4 Move the joystick up or down to select the desired number of print s, then pre ss the joyst ick. ≥ Y o u can set up to 9 prints. ≥ T o canc el the setting, set the num ber of prints to [0]. ≥ Up to 8 files d isplayed on a page can be set in succ ession by repeating st eps 3 a[...]

With other prod uct s With a printer (PictBri dge) 11 7 LSQT10 25 8 Select the layout setting on [ P AGE LA YOUT]. ≥ Y ou cannot set p age layouts not supported on the printer . 9 Selec t [ PRINT] # [YES ] and pres s the joyst ick. The pictures are printed. ≥ Exit PictBridge by disconnecting the USB cable after the pictures have been printed. W[...]

Before u sing with a c omputer 11 8 LSQ T1025 With a computer With a computer Before using with a comput er ∫ When using a DVD-RAM or DVD-R W (VR format) record ed on this unit ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer , be sure t o finalize it on this unit. ∫ When using a DVD-R W (Video forma t) or DVD-R recorded on this unit ≥ Befor[...]

Before using with a computer 11 9 LSQT10 25 With a computer The following software applica tions are cont ained on the provided CD-ROM. ∫ DVD-RAM Driver This is neces sary to configure the unit as a drive on a computer . DVDForm: This is used to format D VD-RAM on a com puter . ∫ DVD-MovieAlbum DVD-MovieAlbu mSE: This software is for playing ba[...]

Before u sing with a c omputer 120 LSQ T1025 With a computer ∫ DVDfunSTUDIO This software is for creating a DVD-Video disc. Use this software when b urning a DVD-Video disc from m otion pictures edited using DVD-MovieAlbumS E. For details, refer t o page 134. 1 Export the ima ges from a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format) with DVD-MovieAlbumSE . A File[...]

Before using with a computer 121 LSQT10 25 With a computer ≥ A CD-R OM drive is necessary to inst all the supplied software applications. ≥ When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a comp uter , or w hen devices are c onnected through USB hubs or by usi ng extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. ≥ Use the supplied USB cable w[...]

Before u sing with a c omputer 122 LSQ T1025 With a computer ≥ Even if the system requirements mentione d in these operating instruc tions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥ DirectX 9.0b will be install ed automatically dur ing install ation of the supplied software. ≥ This software[...]

Before using with a computer 123 LSQT10 25 With a computer ≥ Even if the s ystem requirements mentioned in t hese operating instructions are fulfilled, some computers cannot be used. ≥ This software can not be used on Macintosh. ≥ DirectX 9.0b will be instal led automatically during installation of the supplied software. ≥ Operation on an O[...]

Before u sing with a c omputer 124 LSQ T1025 With a computer Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read t he following. Y ou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement ”) on condition that you agr ee to the t erms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agre[...]

Installatio n 125 LSQT10 25 With a computer Inst allation When installing the sof tware, log on to your computer as the Administrator or with a user name with equivalent authorization. (If y ou do not have authorization t o do this, consult y our manager .) ≥ Before starting the install ation, close any other software applications which are runni[...]

Installation 126 LSQ T1025 With a computer 5 Read carefully through the End User License Agreemen t ( l 124), then clic k [Y es]. ≥ Y o u cannot inst all the application if you click [No]. 6 Click [Next]. Continue to follow the on- screen messages t o install it. 7 When installation is com plete, some notes will appear : Check the contents, then [...]

Installatio n 127 LSQT10 25 With a computer 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer . The [Setup Menu] screen will appear . ≥ If the [Setup Men u] screen does not appear , double-click the CD-ROM drive icon in [My Computer]. 2 Cli ck [DVD-Movie AlbumSE 4. 2]. ≥ The software application may not run properly if yo u cancel the installation at any p[...]

Installation 128 LSQ T1025 With a computer 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the computer . The [Setup Menu] screen will appear . ≥ If the [Setup M enu] screen does not appe ar , double-c lick the CD-ROM drive icon in [ My Computer]. 2 Click [DVDfunSTUDIO 2.4]. ≥ The software application may not run properly if y ou cancel the installation at any poi nt[...]

Installatio n 129 LSQT10 25 With a computer For details on how to use the software applications, r ead the PDF instructions. ≥ Y ou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later to read the PDF operat ing instructions. ( l 120) ∫ DVD-RAM Driver Select [ star t] # [All Programs (Progr ams)] # [DVD- RAM] # [DVD- RAM Driver] # [Using DVD-RAM disc]. [...]

Connectio n and reco gnition 130 LSQ T1025 With a computer Connectio n and recogniti on After the driver and software applications are inst al led, the unit must be connected to the computer and be correctly recognized by the computer . ≥ Connect after inst alling the driver and sof tware applications. ≥ If the supplied CD-ROM is inserted in th[...]

Connecti on and recognitio n 131 LSQT10 25 With a computer ≥ When the unit is conne cted to a c omput er , the oper ation mode can not be change d and it s pow er cannot be tu rned off . In this case , disconnect the USB cable ( l 132). ≥ When the un it i s conn ecte d to a comp uter i n dis c playback mode, no image will appear on the LCD moni[...]

Connectio n and reco gnition 132 LSQ T1025 With a computer ∫ In card p layback mo de (When ac cessing th e card) [Removable Disk] is displayed in [My Computer]. Example folder st ructure of an SD ca rd: ≥ JPEG format still pictures (IMGA0001. JPG etc.) are stored in the [100CDPFP] folder . These can be opened with picture softwar e that support[...]

Connecti on and recognitio n 133 LSQT10 25 With a computer T o verify the unit is correctly recognized by the co mput er , select the unit’s mode, connect the unit to the computer v ia the USB cable a nd then follow the steps below . ≥ With some computers including those made by NEC, the Device Manager may not be displayed if a mode that places[...]

Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer 134 LSQ T1025 With a computer Creating a DVD- V ideo disc on a computer Using DVD-Mov ieAlbumSE and D VDfunSTUDIO, you c an create a DVD-Video disc (DVD-RW/ DVD-R disc) from the images recorded on this unit. ≥ Before using DVD-RW (VR format) on a computer , be sure t o finalize it on this unit. ≥ When usi[...]

Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer 135 LSQT10 25 With a computer 3 (On the computer) Sel ect [s t art ] # [All Programs (Progr ams)] # [Panaso nic] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE] # [DVD-MovieAlbumSE]. DVD-MovieAlbumS E starts and the images recorded on the disc are di splayed. 4 (When using a DVD-RAM only) Edit the images on the disc as require d. 5 Cli[...]

Creating a DVD-Video disc on a computer 136 LSQ T1025 With a computer 8 Insert a brand-new DVD-R W or DVD-R disc into the unit. 9 Wh en the [Colle ctT oo l] screen ap pears, clic k [OK]. The exported scene will be automatically registered on the DVDfunSTUDIO editing screen. 10 Edit the DVD menu as required. ≥ Set the disc size to [8 cm DVD]. 1 1 [...]

Menus Others 137 LSQT10 25 Others Menus Motion picture recording menus ∫ [ BASIC] [ SCENE MO DE] ( l 75) [W I N D C U T ] ( l 70) [R E C M O D E ] ( l 54) [ REC AS PECT] ( l 71) [ CLO CK SET] ( l 46) ∫ [ ADV ANCED] [ D.ZOOM] ( l 61) [ O.I.S.] ( VDR-D300) ( l 72) [ SIS] ( VDR-D250) ( l 72) [ F ADE COLOUR] ( l 65) [ REC LAMP] ( l 139) [ ZOOM MIC][...]

Menus Others 138 LSQ T1025 Motion picture playback menus ∫ [ DELET E] (Only when [PLA Y MO DE] is set to [VIEW ALL] or [BY D A TE]) [ SELECT] ( l 88) [ ALL] ( l 88) ∫ [P L A Y S E T U P ] [ PLA Y MODE] ( l 84, 92, 93) [ RESUME P LA Y] ( l 84) ∫ [ EDIT SCENE] (Only when [PLA Y MO DE] is set to [VIEW ALL] or [BY D A TE]) [ DIVIDE] ( l 89) [ COM[...]

Menus Others 139 LSQT10 25 ∫ [R E C L A M P ] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The recording lamp light s during recording and flashes when the unit receives a signal from the remote control. When this is set to [OFF], it does not light during recording. ∫ [D I S P L A Y ] ≥ OFF ≥ ON The screen indications are selected as shown in the illustration below . ?[...]

Menus Others 140 LSQ T1025 ∫ [ JOYSTICK L ED] ≥ OFF ≥ ON If set to [O N], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation. ∫ [ DEM O MODE] ≥ OFF ≥ ON This item is used to start t he unit demonstration. (Only when using the AC adaptor and the mode dial is at the or position) If you set this to [ON] without inserting [...]

Indications Others 141 LSQT10 25 Indicati ons ∫ Recording indications Indications Motion picture recording S till picture recording ; R 0h00m 0h00m00s SP 15:30 15.12.2006 AWB 1 / 100 OPEN 3dB MNL 10× R 100 2 MEGA ; AWB 1 / 100 OPEN 3dB MNL 10× 15:30 15.12.2006 Remaining battery power R 0h00m Remaining time for recording 0h00m00s Elapsed recordi[...]

Indications Others 142 LSQ T1025 5 S ports mode Port ra it mod e Low light mode S potlight mode Surf & snow mode Auto white balance Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) Outdoor mode Manual adjustment mode Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW (VR format) DVD-RW (Video format) DVD-RW (unformatted) DVD-R ß / ß i / ß j / ß A/ ß A i / ß A j / F[...]

Indications Others 143 LSQT10 25 ∫ Playba ck indicatio ns ∫ Confirmatory indications Motion picture playback S till picture playback 1 Playback ; Pause 5 / 6 Cue/Review playback 7 / 8 Last/first scene paused 9 / : Skip playback D / E Slow motion playback ;1 / 2; Frame-by-frame playbac k 0h00m00s Motion picture playback time Play mode All scenes[...]

Indications Others 144 LSQ T1025 Messag es CANNOT RECORD. Data writing to the disc or card has failed. NO DA T A. There are no images recorded on the disc or card . INCOMP A TIBLE DI SC. Y ou inserted an incompatible disc (copy-protected discs, etc.). PLEASE CHECK THE DISC. Y ou inserted a disc that cannot be read on this unit (a disc recorded in N[...]

Indications Others 145 LSQT10 25 CANNOT UN-FINALIZE THIS DIS C. DVD-R cann ot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVD-RW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. CHECK CARD. This car d is not compatible or it cannot be recognized by the unit. CARD LO[...]

Indications Others 146 LSQ T1025 It is possible tha t the system cannot c omplete writ ing of a file normally when, f or example, power is turned off f or some reason during recording or editing. If faulty management information is found when a disc is accessed, the following message may appear . Be sure to foll ow the messages. (Repairing may take[...]

Functions tha t cannot be used simu ltane ously Others 147 LSQT10 25 Functions th at cannot be us ed simult aneou sly Some funct ions in this un it are disab led or cannot be select ed due to the unit’ s specifications. The table below sh ows examples of functio ns restricted by various conditi ons. Functi ons Condit ions which disable the functi[...]

Frequentl y asked que stions Others 148 LSQ T1025 Frequently as ked questions What kind of d iscs can be use d? DVD-RAM, DV D-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm bare discs. ( l 20) Can discs with a ca rtridge be used? They can be used if the cartridge is removed. Can double sided discs be use d? They can be used. However you cannot record or[...]

Frequen tly asked q uestions Others 149 LSQT10 25 Can so ftwa re other t han that suppl ied be used? For information about software fro m other companies, contact the makers of the software. Is playback possible on a computer? DVD-RAM, DV D-RW (VR format): Use the supplied sof tware DVD-Mov ieAlbumSE. ≥ Before using DVD -RW (VR format) on a compu[...]

T r oubleshoo ting Others 150 LSQ T1025 T rou bleshootin g Unit opera tions Problem C heck point s This unit ca nnot be turned on. ≥ Is the battery fully charged? # Charge the battery using the AC adaptor. ( l 25) ≥ The batt ery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to th e AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seco nds. If the unit stil l [...]

T roubles hooting Others 151 LSQT10 25 Problem Ch eck point s The screen has changed suddenl y . ≥ Has the demonstration started? # If you set [DEMO MODE] t o [ON] without inserting a d isc or a card in disc recording mode or card recording mode, the unit is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. Normally this [...]

T r oubleshoo ting Others 152 LSQ T1025 Problem C heck point s Recording st art s but stops immediately . The playback picture breaks up for a moment. ≥ Is the d isc scratched or di rty? # Clean the disc. ( l 24) ≥ The unit i s hot. Follow the messag es on the displ ay . T o use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a while. The un[...]

T roubles hooting Others 153 LSQT10 25 Problem Ch eck point s Scenes cannot be deleted or edited. ≥ Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR fo rmat) write- protected? # Release the protection. ( l 108) If the disc or the content s on the disc have been protected on another device, releas e the prot ection on the sa me device. ≥ It may not be possible [...]

T r oubleshoo ting Others 154 LSQ T1025 With a comp uter Problem C heck point s “PUSH TH E RESET SWITCH.” is displayed. ≥ The unit has automatically d etected an error . Press the RESET button with the proj ecting p art of the gri p belt A . This will restart the unit. ≥ If you do not press the RESET button, the power to this unit is tu rne[...]

T roubles hooting Others 155 LSQT10 25 Problem Ch eck point s An image that should have been recorded does not appear when DVD-MovieAlbumSE is st arted. ≥ If there are multiple drives, a drive other than this unit may be selected. # Click the [Preference] button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumS E screen, click the [ Device setting] tab to choose t[...]

Caution s for use Others 156 LSQ T1025 Cautions for use ≥ The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the unit away from magnetized product s/mobile phone s, microw ave ovens, TVs and video game pro duct s. ≥ If you use the unit on or near a TV , the images or s ound may be disturbed due to elec[...]

Cautions for use Others 157 LSQT10 25 Do not touch th e laser pickup lens. ≥ If you touch the laser pickup lens directly it may cause malfunctions. Do not use a commercial available 8 cm CD lens cleaner . ≥ Using 8 cm CD lens cle aner could cause this unit to malfunction. Do not use the unit for su rveillance purposes or other business uses. ?[...]

Caution s for use Others 158 LSQ T1025 ≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low , the CHARGE lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. W ait until t he appropriate temperature is restored before charging the battery again. If t[...]

Cautions for use Others 159 LSQT10 25 ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the label of an SD card is the tot al of the capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can be used on t he unit, a computer etc. ≥ During prolonged use, the unit’s surfaces and the SD card will hea t up slightly . This is normal. When insert[...]

Caution s for use Others 160 LSQ T1025 When condensation forms on the unit, the lens will cloud up and t he unit may not work properly . Make every effort to ensure that condensation does not form. If it does form, take the actions described below . Ca uses of cond ens atio n Condensation takes place when the am bient temperature or humidity is cha[...]

Explana tion of terms Others 161 LSQT10 25 Explanation o f terms Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and ad just s so the white colour will become a purer white. The unit determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sens or , thereby judging the recording condition, and select[...]

Explana tion of terms Others 162 LSQ T1025 Auto focus The lens is moved forward or backward automatically to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥ Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly . ≥ Attempts to bring an object with higher co ntras t into focus . ≥ Focuses o n the s[...]

Specif ications Others 163 LSQT10 25 Specifications DVD Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: Powe r con sumpt ion: DC 7.9 V/7.2 V Recording (When u sing a DVD-RAM disc and the recording mode is [SP].) VDR-D300 Approx. 4.6 W (When using viewf inder) Approx. 4.9 W (When using LCD monitor) VDR-D250 Approx. 4.4 W (When using viewf ind[...]

Specifi cations Others 164 LSQ T1025 St an dard illumi nation 1,400 lx Mini mu m req uir ed illumi nation 12 lx (1 lx with the c olour night view function) Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ SV i d e o output level Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ™ C: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ™ Audio output level (Line) 316 m V , 600 ™ Mic i nput Mic sensitiv ity j 50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, [...]

Specif ications Others 165 LSQT10 25 Motion pictur es St ill pic tures AC adaptor Information for your safety Mass and dimensions are approximate values. S pecifications may change without prior notice. Recording media 8 cm DV D-RAM V er . 2.1 8 cm DV D-RW V er. 1.1/2X-SPEED (2X /1X) 8 cm DVD-R for General V er. 2. 0 Compression MPEG2 Recordi ng mo[...]

Specifi cations Others 166 LSQ T1025 Number of recor dabl e pictu res on an SD card VDR-D300 Picture size (2048 k 1512) (1920 k 1080) Picture quality 8M B 35 47 16 MB 81 3 1 01 7 32 MB 18 29 24 39 64 MB 39 61 51 81 128 MB 75 120 98 155 256 MB 160 250 210 330 512 MB 320 490 410 650 1G B 63 0 990 82 0 1290 2G B 129 0 2010 1680 2630 VDR-D250 Picture s[...]

Specif ications Others 167 LSQT10 25 ≥ The number of recordable pictures depends on whether [ ] and [ ] are used together and on the subject being re corded. ≥ The numbers shown in the t able are approximations. VDR-D300 and V DR-D250 Picture size (1280 k 960) (640 k 480) Picture quality 8M B 81 4 4 59 5 16 MB 21 34 100 200 32 MB 47 75 220 440 [...]

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