Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual White balance, Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual

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Manual recording functions

White balance

This is for recording in natural colours.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL.

The icon shown in the illustration is displayed automatically.

2Move the joystick down to select the white balance display (such as AWB ).

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3Move the joystick left or right to select the white balance mode.

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	Display			Mode	Recording conditions
	AWB			Auto white balance adjustment	—

				Indoor mode (for recording	Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
				under incandescent lamps)	Incandescent lights, halogen lamps
				under incandescent lamps)
				Outdoor mode	Outdoors under a clear sky

					≥ Mercury-vapor lamps, sodium lamps, some
				Manual adjustment mode	fluorescent lights
				Manual adjustment mode	≥ Lights used for wedding receptions at
					hotels, stage spotlights in theatres
					≥ Sunrise, sunset, etc.

Recording

To restore to the automatic adjustment

Set the white balance mode to [ AWB ].

≥You can also restore the automatic adjustment by setting the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO.

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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 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 that can be used on this unit Discs and cardsDVD-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 discDouble sided disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideAfter 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 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 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 leverTo 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 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 timerWind 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 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 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 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 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 Deleting files one at a time Deleted files cannot be restoredEditing still pictures Deleting still picturesSelect 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 settingsNumber of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings What is DPOF?Formatting discs Formatting discs and cardsThis 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 sizeWhen you stop printing halfway Select the layout setting on page LayoutSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Play SetupEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications 100-0001 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications No.10Messages 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 batteryDVD-R 108About the AC adaptor About the discAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 109About 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 112113 SpecificationsDVD Video Camera 114 115 Number of recordable pictures on an SD cardPicture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a