Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual To cancel fading, To select the colour for fade in/out

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Various recording functions

2Move the joystick left to select [].

3Press the recording start/stop button.

Pause recording. (Fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.

To cancel fading

Select [ ] again.

To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

Press the MENU button, then select [ ADVANCED] # [FADE COLOUR] # [WHITE] or [BLACK] and press the joystick.

≥ By operating the OFF/ON switch, the fade in/fade	≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in
out function is cancelled.	become black (or white).

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording. It also takes several seconds to pause recording.

Recording

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Contents Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.VDR-D160GNLaser Product IEC Use only the recommended accessoriesIf you see this symbol Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents Others EditingWith other products Easy recording! l FeaturesBefore using Easy playback! l Editing scenes! l 63 Using with DVD player/recorder! lBefore using 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 viewfinderDVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit ≥ 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 discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc 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 screenPress 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 Basic camera positioning Before recordingRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Recording motion picturesRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on 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 leverRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function 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 timerRAM -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 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 playbackScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Select the file to be played back Still picture playbackAbout still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide showDeleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes 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 scenesRecorded 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 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 picturesTo continue deleting other files Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displaySelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick 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?This is for initializing discs Formatting discs and cardsFormatting 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 Print # YES and press the joystick Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusEdit Scene Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Setup menu Recording indications IndicationsIndications 100-0001 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications No.10Messages About recovery 100 Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously 101 Frequently asked questions102 TroubleshootingProblem Check points 103 Problem Check points Disc Eject leverDoes not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor 104 105 About this unit 106107 About the batteryDVD-R 108About the AC adaptor About the discAbout the miniSD Card 109About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder What to do with the lens is fogged up 110About condensation Causes of condensationWhite balance Explanation of terms111 Automatic white balanceAuto focus 112DVD Video Camera Specifications113 114 Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality Number of recordable pictures on an SD card115 LSQT1184 a