Panasonic VDR-D300 User Manual

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Recording still pictures
Recording still pictures
(SD)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥ When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [
] (VDR-D300)/[
] (VDR-D250) 
for recording pictures compatible with a wide-screen TV (16:9).
To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording 
(l 54).
≥ (VDR-D250 only) Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may 
not function properly.
1 Turn the unit on.
2 Rotate the mode dial to select 
.
(
VDR-D300 only) The lens cover opens 
automatically.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
4 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in 
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing 
only)
The shutter speed and the iris/gain value are fixed and the unit 
focuses on the subject automatically.
≥ (VDR-D300 only) If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image 
stabilizer function will be more effective. ([
] (MEGA optical 
image stabilizer) will be displayed.)
A Shutter chance mark
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful.
≥ The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the 
PHOTO SHOT button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a 
guide for recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded.
± (The white lamp lights up.): Almost in focus
B Focus area
2
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MEGA
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B
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