Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Frequently asked questions, 101

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

	What kind of discs can be	DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R can be used if they are 8 cm
	used?	bare discs. (l 13)

	Can discs with a cartridge	They can be used if the cartridge is removed.
	be used?	They can be used if the cartridge is removed.
	be used?

	Can double sided discs be	They can be used.
	Can double sided discs be	However you cannot record or play continuously from one side
	used?	of the disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn
		it over.

	Can I record continuously	You cannot record continuously from one side of the disc to
	from one side of the disc to	the other. The recording time indicated on the disc package is
	the other on a double sided	the total time for both sides. You will need to eject the disc and
	disc?	turn it over to record on both sides.

	Can DVD-R only be recorded	Recording can be started and stopped until the disc is full.
	to once only?	However the data recorded on the DVD-R cannot be erased.

		By finalizing a DVD-RW (VR format/Video format) or a DVD-R
	Is playback possible on a	in this unit, it can be played back on a DVD player.
	Is playback possible on a	To playback a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR format), you will
	DVD player?	need a DVD recorder or a DVD player that supports DVD-
		RAM or DVD-RW (VR format). Refer to the operating
		instructions of the DVD recorder or DVD player.

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Contents Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.VDR-D160GNLaser Product IEC Use only the recommended accessoriesIf you see this symbol Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Others EditingWith other products Easy recording! l FeaturesBefore using Easy playback! l Editing scenes! l 63 Using with DVD player/recorder! lBefore using Optional accessories AccessoriesUsing DC cable AC cableViewfinder l 12 Parts identification and handlingAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Before using Using grip beltAdjust the belt length and the pad position Flip the belt Adjust the length Fix the beltFitting the lens cap Tripod receptacle Before usingUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitor36, Adjusting viewfinder Pull out the viewfinderDVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit About format types≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MOVideo DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format When using brand-new DVD-RWCards that you can use with this unit When inserting/removing a disc How to hold a disc or cardHandling precautions Disc and card handlingCharging the battery Power supplySetup Charging lamp Lights up Charging≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Battery model Voltage Recording Maximum Intermittent Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging timeCharging time and recordable time Charging timeConnecting to the AC outlet Turning the unit on/off Status indicator B goes offSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting/removing a discInserting disc Removing discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc Inserting/removing an SD card Card access lampSecurely close the card slot cover Concerning the SD cardDisc recording mode l Selecting a modeDisc playback mode l Card recording mode lBasic operations How to use the joystickJoystick and screen display Select by moving upDisc playback mode AdjustmentsOperation icon is off Icon Direction FunctionCard recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Self timerManual Direction FunctionSlide show start/pause Card playback mode When Slide Show is selectedSwitching the language While stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenPress the Menu button To exit the menu screenMove the joystick left ≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time Setting date and timeIf the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it Date OFF ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 EVF EVF SET Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderLCD SET Basic camera positioning Before recordingRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Recording motion picturesRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsed Screen indications in the disc recording modeRecording mode Recordable time Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureRecording still pictures Rotate the mode dial to select Press the buttonRecord the still picture on an SD card To record still pictures clearlyProgressive function Screen indications in card recording modeRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures C Quality of still picturesZoom in/out function Various recording functionsMove the zoom lever Recording Digital zoom functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function Select again Soft skin modeStart recording. Fade Fade in/fade out functionTo select the colour for fade in/out To cancel fadingPause recording. Fade out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selectedTo return to normal recording Backlight compensation functionImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª againTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Press the Menu button. The self-timer setting is cancelledRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Cinema modeWind noise reduction function Image stabilizer function To cancel the Night view functionNight view function Manual recording functions Scene modeDisplay Mode Recording conditions To cancel the scene mode function Manual focus indication 1MF is displayed Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to the automatic adjustment White balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualRecording To restore to the automatic adjustment About the white balance sensor a Move the joystick left or right to make the adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentRecording To restore to automatic adjustment Move the joystick down several times and selectMotion picture playback Rotate the mode dial to selectSelect the scene to be played back Playback Press the joystickMove the volume lever to change the volume level To adjust the volumeTo display the recording date during playback Frame-by-frame playbackScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackAbout still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide showDeleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail displayTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editingSelected scene is played back Dividing a sceneRAM -RW‹VR› Combining scenesRecorded scenes Playlist Using playlistsWhat is a playlist? To playback a playlist Creating a new playlistTo add another scene to the same playlist Scenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Playing back a playlistTo return to showing the original scenes To continue adding scenes to the playlist Editing a playlistAdding scenes to playlist Scenes in a playlist can be moved Moving scenesDividing a scene ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined Combining scenesDeleting scenes Select Delete # Select or ALL and press the joystick Editing still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeTo continue deleting other files Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displaySelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Locking still pictures To complete the settingsTo cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedThis is for initializing discs Formatting discs and cardsFormatting discs This is for initializing cards Formatting an SD cardFinalizing a disc Finalizing a discConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD-RAMUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Protecting a disc Displaying disc information Playback on TV With a TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitPlayback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc With a DVD recorder/playerPlaying back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format Playing back a DVD-RW Video format or a DVD-RCopying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk Dubbing images onto other video devices With a VCRConnect this unit and a video device To stop dubbingConnect this unit and a printer With a printer PictBridgeSelect a file to be printed, then press the joystick ≥ Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenStandard Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeT5 Inch Size T7 Inch 2L size T6 Inch Postcard size A4 size ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printerSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list MenusMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusEdit Scene Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Setup menu Recording indications IndicationsIndications Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages About recovery 100 Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously 101 Frequently asked questions102 TroubleshootingProblem Check points 103 Problem Check points Disc Eject leverDoes not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor 104 105 About this unit 106107 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor 108About the disc DVD-RAbout the miniSD Card 109About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder About condensation 110Causes of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up111 Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceAuto focus 112DVD Video Camera Specifications113 114 Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality Number of recordable pictures on an SD card115 LSQT1184 a