Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Contents

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Contents
Information for Your Safety	2
Before using
Features	6
Accessories	8
Parts identification and handling	9
Using the LCD monitor	12
Using the viewfinder	12
Discs and cards	13
Discs that can be used on this unit	13
Cards that you can use with this unit	16
Disc and card handling	17
Setup
Power supply	18
Charging the battery	18
Connecting to the AC outlet	21
Turning the unit on/off	22
Inserting/removing a disc	23
Inserting/removing an SD card	25
Selecting a mode	26
How to use the joystick	27
Switching the language	31
Using the menu screen	32
Setting date and time	34
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...	36

Recording
Before recording	37
Recording motion pictures	38
Changing the recording mode
of the motion picture	40
Recording still pictures	41
Various recording functions	43
Zoom in/out function	43
Recording yourself	44
Soft skin mode	45
Fade in/fade out function	46
Backlight compensation function	48
Self-timer recording	49
Wind noise reduction function	50
Cinema mode	50
Night view function	51
Image stabilizer function	51
Manual recording functions	52
Scene mode	52
Manual focus adjustment	54
White balance	55
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment	57
Playback
Motion picture playback	58
Still picture playback	61
Playing back still pictures
as a slide show	62

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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 Accessories Optional accessoriesUsing DC cable AC cableParts identification and handling Viewfinder l 12Before using Using grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your handAdjust the belt length and the pad position Flip the belt Adjust the length Fix the beltTripod receptacle Before using Fitting the lens capUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder36, Adjusting viewfinder Pull out the viewfinderDiscs that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-RAM DVD-RW About format types Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MOWhen using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording formatCards that you can use with this unit How to hold a disc or card When inserting/removing a discHandling precautions Disc and card handlingPower supply Charging the batterySetup Charging lamp Lights up Charging≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging time Battery model Voltage Recording Maximum IntermittentCharging time and recordable time Charging timeConnecting to the AC outlet Status indicator B goes off Turning the unit on/offInserting/removing a disc Slide the Disc Eject lever once and release itInserting disc Removing discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Card access lamp Inserting/removing an SD cardSecurely close the card slot cover Concerning the SD cardSelecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode lHow to use the joystick Basic operationsJoystick and screen display Select by moving upAdjustments Disc playback modeOperation icon is off Icon Direction FunctionSelf timer Card recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set toManual 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 timeRotate the mode dial to select Press the button Recording still picturesRecord the still picture on an SD card To record still pictures clearlyScreen indications in card recording mode Progressive functionRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures C Quality of still picturesVarious recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever 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. FadeTo cancel fading To select the colour for fade in/outPause recording. Fade out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selectedBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª againSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughYou 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 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Move the joystick left or right to make the adjustmentRecording To restore to automatic adjustment Move the joystick down several times and selectRotate the mode dial to select Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Playback Press the joystickTo adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelTo 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 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 Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other scenes 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 Deleted files cannot be restored Editing still picturesDeleting 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 picturesDpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? 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 cardsFinalizing a disc Finalizing a discConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD-RAMUn-finalizing a DVD-RW Protecting a disc Displaying disc information With a TV Playback on TVConnect this unit and a TV Start playback on this unitWith a DVD recorder/player Playback on a DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etcPlaying 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 With a VCR Dubbing images onto other video devicesConnect this unit and a video device To stop dubbingWith a printer PictBridge Connect this unit and a printerSelect a file to be printed, then press the joystick ≥ Press the Menu button to exit the menu screenSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size StandardT5 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 Menus Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages 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 107108 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 109About the miniSD Card 110 About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upExplanation of terms 111Automatic white balance White balance112 Auto focus113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a