Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Before recording, Basic camera positioning

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Before recording

Basic camera positioning

1Hold the camera with both hands.

2 Run your hand through the grip belt.

3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4 Keep your arms near your body.

5 Slightly open your legs.

≥ When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person, a ball etc.

Recording

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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 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 that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-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 discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter 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 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 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 functionTo 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Editing still pictures Deleted files cannot be restoredDeleting 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 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 Formatting discs and cardsThis 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 printerWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Menu list MenusMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Confirmatory indications Playback indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages 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 batteryAbout the AC adaptor 108About the disc DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 109About 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 112113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a