Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Connecting to the AC outlet

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Power supply

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change:

# # # # .

If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.

≥The recordable time will become shorter when you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. This unit will also heat up while being used. This is not a malfunction.

≥Be aware that the operating time of the battery will become shorter in low temperatures. We recommend charging a spare battery for use when recording.

Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC outlet.

2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC cable to this unit.

≥Do not use the AC cable for other equipment since the AC cable is exclusively designed for this unit. Do not use the AC cable from other equipment for this unit.

Setup

≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, the battery will not charge.

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Contents Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.VDR-D160GNUse only the recommended accessories If you see this symbolLaser Product IEC Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Editing With other productsOthers Features Before using Easy playback! lEasy recording! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l Before usingEditing scenes! l 63 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 viewfinderDiscs and cards Discs that can be used on this unitDVD-RAM DVD-RW 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 discRecording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Double sided discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes 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 screenTo exit the menu screen Move the joystick leftPress the Menu button Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode 1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006Date OFF Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD SETEVF EVF SET Basic camera positioning Before recordingRecording motion pictures Recording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit onRAM -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 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 functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side 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 cancelledCinema mode Wind noise reduction functionRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R To cancel the Night view function Night view functionImage stabilizer function Scene mode Display Mode Recording conditionsManual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentManual focus indication 1MF is displayed Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Recording To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite balance 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 playbackPlaying back motion pictures by date Select the date for playback, then press the joystickScenes 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 showEditing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time 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 scenesUsing playlists What is a playlist?Recorded scenes Playlist Creating a new playlist To add another scene to the same playlistTo playback a playlist Playing back a playlist To return to showing the original scenesScenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Editing a playlist Adding scenes to 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 Editing still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeDeleting multiple files from the thumbnail display Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other files Locking still pictures To complete the settingsTo cancel all Dpof settings Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedFormatting discs and cards Formatting discsThis is for initializing 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 the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwaySelect Print # YES and press the joystick Menu list MenusMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusPlay Setup Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages About recovery Functions Conditions which Disable the functions Functions that cannot be used simultaneously100 101 Frequently asked questionsTroubleshooting Problem Check points102 Problem Check points Disc Eject lever Does not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor103 104 105 About this unit 106107 About the batteryAbout the AC adaptor 108About the disc DVD-R109 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the miniSD Card About condensation 110Causes of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up111 Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceAuto focus 112Specifications 113DVD Video Camera 114 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 115Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a