Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual 106, About this unit

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Cautions for use

Cautions for use

In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600.

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The unit, disc and card become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the DVD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use the DVD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the DVD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.

Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the DVD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

If the DVD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the DVD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the DVD Video Camera on.

Others

Do not use the DVD Video Camera near

radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥ If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and

 

sound may be adversely affected.

Make sure to use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the cords and the cables supplied with them.

Do not extend the cords and the cables.

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Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the unit.

If the unit is sprayed with such chemicals, its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off.

Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long time.

When you use the unit in a sandy or dusty place such as a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the unit.

Also, keep the unit away from sea water.

Sand or dust may damage the unit. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a disc or a card.)

If sea water splashes onto the unit, wipe off the water with a well wrung cloth. Then wipe the unit again with a dry cloth.

When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it.

A strong impact can break the unit’s casing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the unit.

Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC outlet.

The camera body may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off.

Wipe the unit with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To remove stubborn stains, thoroughly wring a cloth that has been soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the unit with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.

When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions that came with the cloth.

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Contents Model No.VDR-D160GN Before use, please read these instructions completelyIf you see this symbol Use only the recommended accessoriesLaser Product IEC Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents With other products EditingOthers Before using Easy playback! l FeaturesEasy recording! l Before using Using with DVD player/recorder! lEditing scenes! l 63 Using AccessoriesOptional accessories DC cable AC cableParts identification and handling Viewfinder l 12Adjust the belt length and the pad position Before using Using grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand Flip the belt Adjust the length Fix the beltTripod receptacle Before using Fitting the lens cap36, Adjusting viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Pull out the viewfinderDiscs that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-RAM DVD-RW ≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver About format typesExamples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥ MOWhen using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording formatCards that you can use with this unit Handling precautions How to hold a disc or cardWhen inserting/removing a disc Disc and card handlingSetup Power supplyCharging the battery Charging lamp Lights up Charging≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging time and recordable time Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging timeBattery model Voltage Recording Maximum Intermittent Charging timeConnecting to the AC outlet Status indicator B goes off Turning the unit on/offInserting disc Inserting/removing a discSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Removing discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Securely close the card slot cover Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Concerning the SD cardDisc playback mode l Selecting a modeDisc recording mode l Card recording mode lJoystick and screen display How to use the joystickBasic operations Select by moving upOperation icon is off AdjustmentsDisc playback mode Icon Direction FunctionManual Self timerCard recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Direction FunctionCard playback mode When Slide Show is selected Slide show start/pauseSwitching the language Using the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu buttonMove 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 Before recording Basic camera positioningRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on Recording motion picturesRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Screen indications in the disc recording mode Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsedChanging the recording mode of the motion picture Recording mode Recordable timeRecord the still picture on an SD card Rotate the mode dial to select Press the buttonRecording still pictures To record still pictures clearlyRecording with a shutter operation effect Screen indications in card recording modeProgressive function Size of still pictures C Quality of still picturesMove the zoom lever Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Recording Digital zoom functionTo use the zoom microphone function Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Soft skin mode Select againFade in/fade out function Start recording. FadePause recording. Fade out To cancel fadingTo select the colour for fade in/out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selectedImage on the screen will become brighter Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Select ª againYou can record still pictures on an SD card using the timer Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Press the Menu button. The self-timer setting is cancelledWind 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 Recording To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentMove the joystick left or right to make the adjustment Move the joystick down several times and selectSelect the scene to be played back Rotate the mode dial to selectMotion picture playback Playback Press the joystickTo display the recording date during playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Frame-by-frame playbackSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Playing back motion pictures by dateScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Still picture playback Select the file to be played backPlaying back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibilityDeleting scenes Editing scenesDeleting scenes one at a time To continue deleting other scenes Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail displaySelect the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick To complete editingDividing a scene Selected scene is played backCombining scenes RAM -RW‹VR›What 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 Moving scenes Scenes in a playlist can be movedDividing a scene Combining scenes ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combinedDeleting scenes Select Delete # Select or ALL and press the joystick Deleting still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredEditing still pictures Deleting files one at a timeSelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displayTo continue deleting other files To complete the settings Locking still picturesWhat is DPOF? Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedFormatting discs Formatting discs and cardsThis is for initializing discs Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cardsConnect this unit to the AC adaptor Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc DVD-RAMUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Protecting a disc Displaying disc information Connect this unit and a TV With a TVPlayback on TV Start playback on this unitPlaying back a DVD-RAM or a DVD-RW VR format With a DVD recorder/playerPlayback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc Playing back a DVD-RW Video format or a DVD-RCopying recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk Connect this unit and a video device With a VCRDubbing images onto other video devices To stop dubbingSelect a file to be printed, then press the joystick With a printer PictBridgeConnect this unit and a printer ≥ Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenT5 Inch Size T7 Inch 2L size T6 Inch Postcard size A4 size Select the paper size setting on Paper SizeStandard ≥ You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printerWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Motion picture recording menus MenusMenu list Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications No.10 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 100-0001Messages About recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functions100 Frequently asked questions 101Problem Check points Troubleshooting102 Does not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor Problem Check points Disc Eject lever103 104 105 106 About this unitAbout the battery 107About the disc 108About the AC adaptor DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 109About the miniSD Card Causes of condensation 110About condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upAutomatic white balance Explanation of terms111 White balance112 Auto focus113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a