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Manual recording functions

To set the white balance manually

Select [ ] mode, fill the screen with a white subject and then move the joystick up to select [ ].

When the [ ] display changes from flashing to on, setting is complete.

When the [ ] display continues flashing green, the white balance cannot be set because the place is dark etc. In this case, use the automatic white balance.

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The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording.

Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.

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When the [] display flashes white, the manual white balance previously adjusted is stored. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment.

When the unit is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the unit on after removing the lens cap.

When setting both the white balance and the iris/ gain, set the white balance first.

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Contents Model No.VDR-D160GN Before use, please read these instructions completelyLaser Product IEC Use only the recommended accessoriesIf you see this symbol Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Others EditingWith other products Easy recording! l FeaturesBefore using Easy playback! l Editing scenes! l 63 Using with DVD player/recorder! lBefore using 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 viewfinderDVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit 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 discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled sideDouble sided disc 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 buttonPress 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 Before recording Basic camera positioningRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Recording motion picturesRecording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit on 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 functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfTo use the zoom microphone function 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 cancelledRAM -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 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 playbackScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Playing back motion pictures by dateSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Still picture playback Select the file to be played backPlaying back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibilityDeleting scenes one at a time Editing scenesDeleting scenes 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›Recorded 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 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 timeTo continue deleting other files Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail displaySelect the file to be deleted, then press the joystick To complete the settings Locking still picturesDpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayedThis is for initializing discs Formatting discs and cardsFormatting 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 printerSelect Print # YES and press the joystick Select the layout setting on page LayoutWhen you stop printing halfway Menus Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menusEdit Scene Play SetupMotion picture playback menus Still picture playback menus Setup menu Recording indications IndicationsIndications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages About recovery 100 Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions 101102 TroubleshootingProblem Check points 103 Problem Check points Disc Eject leverDoes not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor 104 105 106 About this unitAbout the battery 107108 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-RAbout the miniSD Card 109About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinder 110 About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged upExplanation of terms 111Automatic white balance White balance112 Auto focusDVD Video Camera Specifications113 114 Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality Number of recordable pictures on an SD card115 LSQT1184 a