Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Use only the recommended accessories, Laser Product IEC

Page 2

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT

DAMAGE,

≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

2

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.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV/S cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT IEC 60825-1:2001

CAUTION

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

LSQT1184

Image 2

Contents Model No.VDR-D160GN Before use, please read these instructions completelyLaser Product IEC Use only the recommended accessoriesIf you see this symbol Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Others EditingWith other products Easy recording! l FeaturesBefore using Easy playback! l Editing scenes! l 63 Using with DVD player/recorder! lBefore using 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 viewfinderDVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit ≥ 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 discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc 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 buttonPress 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 Before recording Basic camera positioningRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Recording motion picturesRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on 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 functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function 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 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 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 playbackScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Still picture playback Select the file to be played backPlaying back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibilityDeleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes 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›Recorded 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 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 timeTo continue deleting other files Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displaySelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick To complete the settings Locking still picturesWhat is DPOF? Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedThis is for initializing discs Formatting discs and cardsFormatting 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 printerSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway Motion picture recording menus MenusMenu list Still picture recording menusEdit Scene Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Setup menu Recording indications IndicationsIndications No.10 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications 100-0001Messages About recovery 100 Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions 101102 TroubleshootingProblem Check points 103 Problem Check points Disc Eject leverDoes not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor 104 105 106 About this unitAbout the battery 107About the disc 108About the AC adaptor DVD-RAbout the miniSD Card 109About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder Causes of condensation 110About condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upAutomatic white balance Explanation of terms111 White balance112 Auto focusDVD Video Camera Specifications113 114 Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality Number of recordable pictures on an SD card115 LSQT1184 a