Panasonic VDR-D160GN Indemnity concerning recording content, Carefully observe copyright laws

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∫Indemnity concerning recording content

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

∫Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

≥Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

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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 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 and cards Discs that can be used on this unitDVD-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 discRecording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Double sided discAfter 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 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 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 leverRecording 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 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 timerCinema 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 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 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 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 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 Deleting files one at a time Deleted files cannot be restoredEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesDeleting 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 settingsNumber of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings What is DPOF?Formatting discs and cards Formatting discsThis 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 sizeSelect the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwaySelect Print # YES and press the joystick Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusPlay Setup Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications 100-0001 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications No.10Messages 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 batteryDVD-R 108About the AC adaptor About the disc109 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout 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 112Specifications 113DVD Video Camera 114 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 115Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a