Panasonic VDR-D150GN 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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Recording

	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.

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 Model No.VDR-D150GN Before use, please read these instructions completelyIEC 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 Using with DVD player/recorder! l Editing scenes! l 64Accessories Using Optional accessoriesBattery pack AV/S cable AC adaptor DC cable AC cableUsing Parts identification and handlingBefore 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 viewfinder until it clicksDVD-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 Handling precautionsDisc and card handling Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surfaceCharging lamp Lights up Charging Power supplyCharging the battery ≥ 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 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 Photo Shot 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 picturesMove the zoom lever Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Digital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionSoft skin mode Recording yourselfRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side 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 To cancel the Night view function Night view functionImage stabilizer function This is for reducing image shakes during recordingManual 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 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual White balanceAbout the white balance sensor a Move the joystick down several times and select Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Rotate the mode dial to select Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back 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 Playback Press the joystick Still picture playbackSelect the file to be played back Playing 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 Scenes in a playlist can be moved Moving scenesSelect the scene to be moved, then press the joystick Dividing 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 discFinalizing video format discs Finalizing VR format discsUn-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 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 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 Setup menu Recording indications IndicationsIndications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001Messages About recovery 100101 Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Frequently asked questions 102Troubleshooting Problem Check pointsDemo Mode # OFF and press the joystick 103104 Disc Eject leverRecording does not start Used for recording. l To use the unit again, turn the unit off and leave it for a105 ≥ Is the volume too low?Deletion is disabled. l 106 About this unit When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump it107 About the battery 108109 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-RAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout condensation Causes of condensationExplanation 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 LSQT1052 a