If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. When a cart is used, use caution when. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Your camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your camera if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your camera from the power supply before cleaning. Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the disc and inside the unit.
Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking.
Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your camera body. Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. Before handling your camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
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. Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Patent Nos. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Pictures may be slightly different from the original. You can create an original video playlist by collecting your favorite scenes together and then easily record dub this video to a VCR or a DVD recorder.
Be sure to finalize the disc on this unit before inserting it in other devices. If you have a DVD recorder with hard disk, you can copy dub scenes recorded on a disc with this unit to the hard disk.
For auto focusing only. Press the Photoshot button [ ]. 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. IN] l When playing back: Volume lever [ s VOL r ] l Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. In this case, please switch to the battery for the power supply and the noise will stop.
When this unit is purchased, a sensor tag is attached to the grip belt. Remove the tag before use. Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the unit to the tripod. Insert an SD card before attaching this unit to the tripod.
The viewfinder will be activated. If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated. Install the supplied button-type battery in the remote control before using it. The battery should normally last about 1 year, however this depends on how frequently the unit is used. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. CR only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Outdoors or under strong light, the unit may not operate properly even within the. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over. Always remove bare discs from these containers prior to use. 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. Refer to the following support site for information about discs that have been confirmed as compatible by Panasonic. If the first layer L0 becomes full during recording, the recording continues uninterrupted on the second layer L1.
However, the recorded picture is divided into 2 scenes at the point where the layers switch. The unit automatically switches layers during disc playback so you can play the whole of the disc continuously like a normal disc. However, the image or sound momentarily stop at the point where the layers switch. Select [YES], then press the joystick. If the disc is formatted, then all the data recorded on the disc will be erased.
When using an SDHC Memory card on another device, be sure to read the operating instructions for that device. This website is in English only. 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. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements. Do not place objects on them. When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged.
Insert the disc securely to prevent damage. Do not leave the cover open. If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close. Never try to forcibly close the cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the disc properly. If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit with the printed label facing the inside, an error message will appear.
Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until power is completely turned off. If you do, the cover will not open. A repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on.
Doing so could cause malfunctions. Be sure not to. Selecting a mode The mode dial is used to switch between recording and playback modes. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely. Rotate the mode dial, and set the desired mode pictograph to the position shown in the illustration. A When inserting an SD card, face the label side A upwards and press it straight in as far as it goes. When removing the SD card, press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
Concerning the SD card Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of this unit or the SD card may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card. We recommend saving important data on a computer. Card access lamp. Video recording mode l 46 Use this to record motion pictures on a disc. Video playback mode l 65 Use this to play back motion pictures on a disc. When this unit accesses the SD card reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.
If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the recorded data may be damaged or this unit may malfunction. How to use the joystick This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc.
Basic operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc. Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or scene, and then press the joystick to set it.
Menu screen operations l Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select the scene to be played back and press the joystick. The selected scene is played back on the full screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on the screen. The indication disappears when the center of the joystick is pressed again. The indication changes each time the joystick is moved down. About the operation icons displayed in each mode About auto mode and manual mode l 45 Video recording mode.
Function Stop playback and show thumbnails Playback previous picture during pause Playback next picture during pause. When the help mode is used, functions cannot be set. When the help mode is used, motion pictures and still pictures cannot be recorded. Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.
An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. The menu displayed differs depending on the position of the mode dial. Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. Move the joystick right or press the joystick. The menu screen does not appear during recording or playing. You cannot start other operations while the menu screen appears.
The year will change as follows: , , The hour system is used to display the time. Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time. If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, then adjust it.
The clock function starts at [00] seconds when the joystick is pressed. After pressing the MENU button to finish the setting, check the date and time display. The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery. Make sure to check the time before recording. If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the following steps to charge the battery. When you turn on the power for the first time after charging, a message asking you to set the date and time will appear.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx.
Move the joystick up or down to select the item to be adjusted. Then, move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment. The bar display moves. When the LCD monitor is rotated by towards the lens, the brightness and color level of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.
When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or an object. Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust these settings. Auto Ground-directional Standby AGS VDR-D This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the unit tilted upside down while recording continues.
If the unit continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a disc, it is automatically set to recording pause. The AGS function may activate and cause the unit to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. The AGS function is only a backup function for when you forget to pause the recording. The time it takes the unit to be put into recording pause after being tilted upside down varies depending on the operating conditions.
When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To watch images on a regular TV , change the aspect ratio setting l 59 before recording the images or when watching them on the connected TV l Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on. If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Do not move this unit until [;] is green.
Recording When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again. This setting can also be set to [OFF]. Screen indications in the video recording mode A Recording mode B Remaining time left for recording When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0min] flashes red. C Recording time elapsed. The maximum number of scenes on a disc per side : Even if there is remaining capacity for recording on a disc, you may not be able to record scenes.
Maximum number of dates on a disc per side : 99 Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they may be grouped on a different recording date. Take care not to block this microphone. Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to 0h00m00s. While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery. If you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. While it lights, the disc is rotating and disc information is being recorded.
If you run while holding the unit or swing it, the recorded images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it. Recording modes and recordable time available for the motion picture Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.
This unit records in VBR. VBR recording automatically varies the bit rate amount of data in a fixed time depending on the subject being recorded. This means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
The recording mode is the same as set for motion picture recording. You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures. Still pictures and motion pictures cannot be recorded at the same time. If [O. A Shutter chance mark A The white lamp flashes. The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the Photoshot button [ ] is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
The green lamp lights up. The white lamp lights up. The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the center of screen when auto focus is selected. For information about the number of recordable still pictures on an SD card l The sound cannot be recorded. The Photoshot button [ ] on the remote control cannot be pressed halfway.
The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged. Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit. Recording To record still pictures clearly When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the unit. You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control. Screen indications in picture recording mode A Remaining number of still pictures Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.
B Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures. Focus on a subject manually when it is not easily focused. You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused. The shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases. Concerning the focusing area VDR-D When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused.
If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
The sides of pictures recorded with a aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check before printing. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture quality. VDR-D away from the lens. Macro function The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved.
The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the remote control. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly. The maximum magnification provided by the digital zoom can be switched. When zooming in while holding this unit by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.
When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. Recording This function cannot be used in picture recording mode. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording. Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. When the recording aspect is , the image displayed on the viewfinder screen is squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and not a sign of any malfunction.
When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick. Only some indications will appear on the screen.
To use the zoom microphone function RAM -RWVR -RWV -R The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a teleshot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. Gain up mode works with the video light to enhance the lights brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene.
You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image. Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. Each time you press the LIGHT button: 1 Video light and gain up mode on: Brighter than when only the video light is on, but washed out images will appear. The subject should be within 1. Using the video light reduces battery time.
Set the video light to off when not in use. Do not look directly into the light. If the video light is used with a conversion lens attached, a slight vignetting darkening around edges effect occurs on the screen. Using the MagicPix function at the same time will make conditions even brighter. The video light enables brightening of the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high quality images. If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the video light is turned off.
To return to normal recording Select [] again. If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation function is canceled. Fade out: The image and audio gradually disappear. Backlight compensation function This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.
If you turn off the power, the fade function is canceled. It also takes several seconds to pause recording. The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black or white. Soft skin mode This makes skin colors appear softer for a more attractive appearance.
After recording, the fade setting is canceled. If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. You may not be able to see the face clearly when recording a distant person.
In this case, cancel soft skin mode or zoom in on the face. If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. Tele macro function VDR-D This is for bringing only what you want to record into focus to take close-ups. The unit can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. MagicPix function This allows recording in dark locations. Attach this unit to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. Minimum required illumination: approx. Recording If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
After recording, the self-timer is canceled. If you press the Photoshot button [ ] halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway. VDR-D When you press the Photoshot button [ ] fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. To cancel the MagicPix function Select [ ] again.
The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the MagicPix function is canceled. If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. The self-timer setting is canceled.
If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby mode is canceled. Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus, the recording may take longer than set to start. SD You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer. Recording guideline function Checking if the image is level. The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself. Image stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes jitter during recording.
Wide mode This is for selecting the screens aspect ratio when recording motion pictures. Recording images with a aspect ratio Rotate the mode dial to select. This functions default setting is [ON]. In the picture recording mode, pressing the Photoshot button [ ] halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function.
The default setting is []. Wind noise reduction function This is for reducing the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. The wind noise reduction depends on the wind strength. If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored. The wind noise reduction function does not work with an external microphone. Manual recording functions Scene mode This is for recording in various situations.
Sports mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Recording Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.
If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] display flashes. If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark. The subject may not be in focus when zoomed in if focusing with a wide angle. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. White balance This is for recording in natural colors. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete. When the [ ] display continues flashing, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc.
In this case, use the automatic white balance. A The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly. To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ]. About the black balance adjustment VDR-D This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen. Move the joystick left or right to select [ ] aperture or [ ] shutter speed. Lights up. When the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after removing the lens cap. When the [ ] display flashes, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. Aperture: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. When the iris value is adjusted to brighter than [OPEN], it changes to the gain value.
Manual shutter speed adjustment Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. If you increase the shutter speed manually, the gain value will increase automatically depending on how much the sensitivity lowers and the noise on the screen may increase. Recording You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. When recording in an extremely bright place, the screen may change color or flicker. Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. A Scene number B Scroll bar display The selected scene will be encircled by a yellow frame.
When 9 or more scenes have been recorded, the next or previous page is displayed by moving the joystick. If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 8 scenes at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the scene numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the scene you want to display.
No sound will be heard except during normal playback. If pause play is continued for 5 minutes, the screen returns to the thumbnails. When the amount of time recorded on the scene is short, playback may not be possible. When a scene is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible.
The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted. When playing back a motion picture recorded with other products on this unit or playing back a motion picture recorded with this unit on other products, the picture quality may deteriorate and it may be unplayable.
Playback The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back motion pictures recorded on another product. The recording time is not displayed on the screen during playback of scenes recorded on other products. Move and hold the joystick left to rewind. Move the joystick again to increase the speed.
Normal playback is restored when you move the joystick up. Move the joystick up during playback to pause the playback. Move and hold the joystick right. Slow-motion pictures will be played back in reverse when you move and hold the joystick left. Move the joystick right.
The frames will be advanced one at a time in the reverse direction when you move the joystick left. Press the E or D button. Move the volume lever to change the volume level.
Towards r: increases the volume Towards s: decreases the volume The further the [ ] indicator moves to the right, the higher the volume level becomes. When the adjustment is completed, the volume setting display will disappear. Playing back motion pictures by date Recorded scenes are grouped by date on this unit. Scenes recorded on the same day can be played back in succession.
Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, they are grouped separately in the following cases. If playback of a motion picture is stopped, [R] appears on the thumbnail view of the stopped scene.
The resume position memorized is cleared if you open the disc cover or operate the mode dial, etc. A File number B Scroll bar display The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame. When 9 or more files have been recorded, the next or previous page is displayed by moving the joystick. If you move and hold the joystick up or down, you can advance 8 files at a time. The screen will not change at this time, but the file numbers and scroll bar display will change so release the joystick when you have arrived at the page with the file you want to display.
The selected file is played back on the full screen. E: Plays back the previous picture. D: Plays back the next picture. The file format supported by this unit is JPEG. Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back. This unit may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this unit. Do not operate the mode dial during the slide show. While this unit accesses the SD card the access lamp is lit , do not remove the SD card.
It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. When a file is displayed as [ ] on the thumbnail display, playback is not possible. If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, an error message may appear. The time displayed may be different from the recording time and it may take time to display the thumbnail display when playing back still pictures recorded on another product.
Editing scenes Deleting scenes This is for deleting scenes recorded on discs. When [ALL] is selected, the following scenes will be deleted. Proceed to step 5. When the joystick is pressed again, the selected scene will be canceled. Up to 8 scenes displayed on a page can be set in succession. Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Rotate the mode dial to select.
To delete an unwanted part of a scene, divide the scene first, and then delete the unnecessary part. Editing Do not turn off this unit while deleting. When you delete scenes, use a battery with sufficient battery power or use the AC adaptor.
It may not be possible to delete scenes that have been divided. Combine the divided scenes, and then delete them. Dividing a scene This is for dividing a scene into two. Using slow-motion playback or frame-by-frame playback makes it easy to search for the point where you want to divide the scene.
If you create or delete playlists, the original scenes will not be modified. Editing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. B The selected scene and the next scene are combined. If you wish to combine scenes that are not next to each other or scenes with different recording dates, first create a playlist and then combine the scenes on the playlist.
When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. A Recorded scenes B Playlist The maximum number of items on a disc per side jPlaylists: 99 jPlaylist scenes: If original scenes are deleted, the portion of playlists created with these scenes is also deleted.
Using playlists What is a playlist? You can create a playlist by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the disc capacity by making a playlist. The selected scene is encircled by a red frame.
Up to 50 scenes can be set in succession. The scenes are registered in the playlist in the order that they were selected. After creating a playlist, the order of the scenes in it can be changed with the [MOVE] function. Press the MENU button. Deleting scenes one at a time Select playlist playback mode. Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Select playlist playback mode.
Deleting scenes on a playlist will not increase the remaining capacity for recording. The playlist itself is deleted if you delete all the scenes in it. When a playlist is deleted, the number of each subsequent playlist decreases by one. The scenes are added to the playlist in the order that they were selected.
The order of the scenes in the playlist can be changed by [MOVE] function. The selected scene is encircled by a red frame, and the position to insert is shown by a yellow bar.
Dividing a scene Moving scenes The scenes in a playlist can be moved. You can divide a scene into two parts. Dividing scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. Combining scenes Two consecutive scenes can be combined into one.
Combining scenes on a playlist will not affect the original scenes. When you reach the area where you want to divide the scene, move the joystick down to set the dividing point. The selected scene and the next scene are combined. SD The deleted files cannot be restored. The selected file is encircled by a red frame.
Pros will counter than the Panasonic has truer color. It produced much bolder colors, but these felt clearly oversaturated. It also lacked even the scant fine detail that the VDR-D was able to pick up. Motion was an issue with the VDR-D Of course, we saw similar results in all DVD camcorders in this price range. If price and performance are your two chief concerns, we recommend a MiniDV camcorder. The low light performance of the VDR-D was tested in three stages.
At 60 lux, the camcorder produced a brightly exposed image, and though the colors failed to pop, they looked more appropriate here in low light than the same dull colors in bright light. Often, cheaper camcorder produce absurdly saturated images in low light.
The blues, in particular, looked very bad, and there were heavy amounts of blue noise. It surpassed the D with a cleaner image. At 60 lux, the auto gain had been set to somewhere near 12dB. When we raised the gain to 15dB, the resulting image was not that useful.
Brightness picked up, but the colors became washed out and there was more attention draw to the noise. Raising it to 18dB completely blew out the image. At 15 lux, the VDR-D was able to retain a respectable amount of color info. Noise was very high at this point, but the whites remained bright enough that any fine detail standing in contrast to the white, such as the text on the labels, could be read with relative ease.
We suspect that the algorithms for the auto gain may have a lower threshold in the D, meaning the camcorder is less willing to sacrifice noise suppression for brightness. The next stage of the test is shooting the GretagMacBeth Color Checker start at an even 60 lux, then outputted frame grabs to Imatest imaging software to determine color accuracy, noise, and saturation.
The noise measured 1. The saturation measured Finally, we tested for sensitivity by continuously lowering the light until the VDR-D was producing a maximum output of 50IRE a measurement of exposure. The camcorder was able to achieve this at a light level of 12 lux, the same as the PV-GS Rather than digitally render a buffer around the recorded frame like EIS, OIS functions by stabilizing the lens element itself, proving to be more effective and salvaging resolution.
Speed One is akin to stationary handheld shake while Speed Two is more along the lines of a light jog down the sidewalk, camcorder in hand. The camcorder was tested in manual mode with OIS disabled and the Zoom pulled back fully. MPEG2 is not the format of choice is video quality is your top concern. It was developed as a means to fit as much video as one could on an 8cm DVD disc. MPEG2 also creates headaches when it comes time to edit your video. Unlike the more or less universally standard DV, every manufacturer employs slight variations in their MPEG2 encoding, ensuring that nothing is perfectly compatible with all editing software.
There are three quality settings on the VDR-D, each one corresponding to a bit rate. The highest quality, XP, records at approximately 10Mbps. SP records at approximately 5Mbps, and LP at 2. All bit rates are variable VDR , as opposed to constant CBR , which means that moments with less pixel activity or complexity are automatically recorded at a lower-than-max bit rate. In order to ensure the best quality, we suggest that you always shoot in the highest quality.
These are a very common media that can be found in lots of stores, from corner bodegas to office supply stores. There are multiple formats for the DVD media. Each of these has its own merits and drawbacks. On the whole, DVD discs have a lot of disadvantages compared to other media. When recording in the highest quality XP mode, a single sided disc can hold 18 minutes of video. In SP mode, it can hold 37 minutes, and in LP mode it can hold 75 minutes.
A dual layer disc approximately doubles these times. The VDR-D ships with a disc full of mediocre software for importing, editing, and outputting your video. The MovieAlbumSE portion of the software is for the importing and editing tasks, and leaves much to be desired. Both of these programs lack the intuitive design of programs like Adobe Premiere Elements and other beginner-friendly programs.
Importing any video from DVD camcorders can be tricky. The problem is that manufacturer all put their little variations in, making it difficult to find a software that can work with them all.
The auto exposure is very fast and finds a great balance between center-weighting versus whole-frame evaluation. The auto focus was fast also, and we had a hard time showing its flaws when the zoom was pulled back under 3x. The auto white balance was the worst of the three. We found that the VDR-D has a tendency to get "stuck" in a certain color temperature, even if the color is way off target.
To get it unstuck, we were eventually forced to switch it into manual white balance, then back into auto. The VDR-D also offers a number of one-touch options for image correction.
The joystick menu, activated by pushing in on the joystick, includes Backlight Compensation, Soft Skin Mode for skin tone correction , and MagicPix a low light mode. The manual control on Panasonic camcorders are, as a rule, among the best of any camcorders.
First, Panasonic packs in the manual controls, including independent aperture and shutter speed, manual gain, and focus. Also included are the one-touch correction tools described in the preceding section, including Scene Modes. The second punch in the one-two combination is the rear-mounted joystick. This control mechanism makes one-handed operation possible, sailing through the well-designed menu. All year, the Panasonic website has been stating that most of their camcorders offer a manual focus ring.
We assure you that the VDR-D does not have this feature, nor do any of their DVD camcorders, nor do any of their standard definition camcorders have a manual focus ring! And yet, the Panasonic website states that they do. Rather than a slider switch, the VDR-D and its siblings have a raised plastic toggle, which offers slightly better control. In all, we were able to get about three zoom speeds depending on finger pressure.
The camcorder is able to produce a very slow crawl, though it gets progressively faster as you move from 1x to 32x. Advanced shooters will appreciate that the VDR-D provides both a scale to tell you where in the zoom range you are, as well as an exact numerical value, something most manufacturers neglect. Zoom Power Ratio The VDR-D features a big optical zoom of 32x. A small-scale zoom war has been raging in the last few years. Compared to other entry- and mid-level camcorders, which can up to 40x, a 32x might seem smaller.
We assure you, it will suffice. The digital zoom is able to extend out to x, or capped at 50x.
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