Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual 103, Problem Check points Disc Eject lever

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Check points

 

 

The DISC EJECT lever

The disc cover will not open unless the unit is powered.

does not work.

# Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor.

Are there fingerprints or dirt on the surface of the disc? The disc cannot be read. # If there are fingerprints or dirt on the disc, wipe them off.

 

(l 17)

 

 

 

 

A function indication

 

 

such as mode indication,

 

 

remaining time

If you set [SETUP]>[DISPLAY]>[OFF], indications other

indication, or elapsed

than warnings and date indications disappear.

 

time indication is not

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the DVD-RAM or the DVD-RW (VR format) write-

 

 

protected?

 

 

# Release the protection. (l 84) If the DVD-RAM or DVD-RW

 

(VR format) was protected on another device, release the

 

protection on the same device.

 

 

Has the DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R been finalized?

 

# After finalizing, the discs become play-only and cannot

 

 

record. If you un-finalize a DVD-RW (Video format), it can be

 

used for recording. (l 83)

 

Recording does not start Has the SD card’s write protect switch been set to LOCK?

although power is

# No recording is possible while the write protect switch is set

supplied to this unit and

to LOCK. (l 16)

 

the disc or card is

Is the memory of the disc or card full?

 

correctly inserted.

# If the disc or card has no more available memory, free up

 

some memory by deleting unnecessary scenes (l 63, 76) or

 

use a new disc or card.

 

 

Is the unit set to the disc recording mode or card recording

 

mode?

 

 

# No recording is possible unless the mode dial is at

or

 

.

 

 

Is the disc cover open?

 

 

# If the cover is open, this unit may not operate normally. Close

 

the disc cover.

 

 

 

 

Recording starts but

Is the disc scratched or dirty?

 

stops immediately.

# Clean the disc. (l 17)

 

The playback picture

The unit is hot. Follow the messages on the display.

 

To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a

breaks up for a moment.

while.

 

Others

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Contents Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.VDR-D160GNIf you see this symbol Use only the recommended accessoriesLaser Product IEC Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents With other products EditingOthers Before using Easy playback! l FeaturesEasy recording! l Before using Using with DVD player/recorder! lEditing scenes! l 63 DC cable AC cable AccessoriesOptional accessories UsingViewfinder l 12 Parts identification and handlingFlip the belt Adjust the length Fix the belt Before using Using grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Adjust the belt length and the pad positionFitting the lens cap Tripod receptacle Before usingPull out the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder 36, Adjusting viewfinderDiscs that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-RAM DVD-RW ≥ MO About format typesExamples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB VerVideo DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format When using brand-new DVD-RWCards that you can use with this unit Disc and card handling How to hold a disc or cardWhen inserting/removing a disc Handling precautionsCharging lamp Lights up Charging Power supplyCharging the battery Setup≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging timeBattery model Voltage Recording Maximum Intermittent Charging time and recordable timeConnecting to the AC outlet Turning the unit on/off Status indicator B goes offRemoving disc Inserting/removing a discSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Concerning the SD card Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the card slot coverCard recording mode l Selecting a modeDisc recording mode l Disc playback mode lSelect by moving up How to use the joystickBasic operations Joystick and screen displayIcon Direction Function AdjustmentsDisc playback mode Operation icon is offDirection Function Self timerCard recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to ManualSlide show start/pause Card playback mode When Slide Show is selectedSwitching the language While stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screenMove the joystick left To exit the menu screenPress the Menu button If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it Setting date and time≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time 1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006 ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback modeDate OFF LCD SET Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderEVF EVF SET Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on Recording motion picturesRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsed Screen indications in the disc recording modeRecording mode Recordable time Changing the recording mode of the motion pictureTo record still pictures clearly Rotate the mode dial to select Press the buttonRecording still pictures Record the still picture on an SD cardSize of still pictures C Quality of still pictures Screen indications in card recording modeProgressive function Recording with a shutter operation effectRecording Digital zoom function Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom leverTo use the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Select again Soft skin modeStart recording. Fade Fade in/fade out functionColour which appears in fading pictures can be selected To cancel fadingTo select the colour for fade in/out Pause recording. Fade outSelect ª again Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Image on the screen will become brighterPress the Menu button. The self-timer setting is cancelled Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through You can record still pictures on an SD card using the timerWind noise reduction function Cinema modeRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Night view function To cancel the Night view functionImage stabilizer function Display Mode Recording conditions Scene modeManual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual focus indication 1MF is displayed Recording To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to ManualWhite balance About the white balance sensor a Move the joystick down several times and select Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMove the joystick left or right to make the adjustment Recording To restore to automatic adjustmentPlayback Press the joystick Rotate the mode dial to selectMotion picture playback Select the scene to be played backFrame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level To display the recording date during playbackSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackAbout still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide showDeleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time To complete editing Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail displaySelect the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick To continue deleting other scenesSelected scene is played back Dividing a sceneRAM -RW‹VR› Combining scenesWhat is a playlist? Using playlistsRecorded scenes Playlist To add another scene to the same playlist Creating a new playlistTo playback a playlist To return to showing the original scenes Playing back a playlistScenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Adding scenes to playlist Editing a playlistTo continue adding scenes to the 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 Deleting files one at a time Deleted files cannot be restoredEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesSelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displayTo continue deleting other files Locking still pictures To complete the settingsNumber of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings What is DPOF?Formatting discs Formatting discs and cardsThis is for initializing discs This is for initializing cards Formatting an SD cardDVD-RAM Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc Connect this unit to the AC adaptorUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Protecting a disc Displaying disc information Start playback on this unit With a TVPlayback on TV Connect this unit and a TVPlaying back a DVD-RW Video format or a DVD-R With a DVD recorder/playerPlayback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc Playing back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR formatCopying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk To stop dubbing With a VCRDubbing images onto other video devices Connect this unit and a video device≥ Press the Menu button to exit the menu screen With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer Select a file to be printed, then press the joystick≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeStandard T5 Inch Size T7 Inch 2L size T6 Inch Postcard size A4 sizeWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications 100-0001 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications No.10Messages About recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functions100 101 Frequently asked questionsProblem Check points Troubleshooting102 Does not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor Problem Check points Disc Eject lever103 104 105 About this unit 106107 About the batteryDVD-R 108About the AC adaptor About the discAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 109About the miniSD Card What to do with the lens is fogged up 110About condensation Causes of condensationWhite balance Explanation of terms111 Automatic white balanceAuto focus 112113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a