Panasonic VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN Recording yourself, Backlight compensation function

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Recording

This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.

MENU

The zoom microphone function does not work with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)

Recording yourself

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.

When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image displayed on the viewfinder screen is squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and not a sign of any trouble.

When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 88)

Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

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1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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Contents VDR-D220GN Use only the recommended accessories Information for Your SafetyCarefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentContents 101 Playback on DVD recorderDubbing recordings Dubbing imagesEasy playback! l FeaturesBefore using Easy recording! l39Using with DVD player/recorder! l78 CD-ROM VDR-D310 AccessoriesOptional accessories Disc cleaning clothParts identification and handling Attaching the lens cap Using grip beltAdjust the belt length and the pad position During recording Tripod receptacle Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as desired Pull out the viewfinder Using the viewfinderUsing the remote control VDR-D310 Install a button-type batteryConcerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeDVD-RAM DVD-RW Discs and cardsDiscs that can be used on this unit DVD-R DVD-R DL Before using Disc typeAbout DVD-R DL Dual Layer What is the DVD-Video format VideoAbout format types Format?When using brand-new DVD-RW Cards 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 SetupVDR-D310 Battery model number Voltage/capacity Charging timeCharging time and recordable time Charging timeBattery model Voltage Recording Maximum Actual recordable 35 min 20 min Turning the unit on/off Connecting to the AC outletInserting/removing a disc Double sided disc Inserting discRemoving disc After inserting a disc/After recording finishes Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to turn off the powerInserting/removing an SD card Slide the card slot cover to openSecurely close the card slot cover Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Insert/remove the SD card into/ from the card slotMove the joystick up, down, left or right to operate Operations during recordingIcon Direction Function About the operation icons displayed in each modeVideo recording mode Video playback modePicture playback mode Setup Picture recording modeUsing the menu screen Switching the languageTo get back to the previous screen Operating with remote control VDR-D310Press the Menu button Select a menu itemOFF Setting date and timePress the Menu button to exit the menu screen DATED/TEVF SET Brightness Adjusting LCD monitor/ viewfinderLCD SET Brightness ColourRecording Before recordingBasic camera positioning Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS VDR-D310 About auto modeTo end the recording Recording motion picturesRecording time elapsed Screen indications in the video recording modeRecording mode Remaining time left for recording Image quality Recording time Prioritized Recording still pictures Jpeg still pictures To record still pictures clearly Press the button fully to take the picture VDR-D220Recording with a shutter operation effect Screen indications in picture recording modeConcerning the focusing area VDR-D310 Icon Aspect Number of pixels Changing the recording sizeDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function To use the zoom microphone functionPress the recording start/stop button Fade in/fade out functionMove the joystick up to select ª Move the joystick left to selectTele macro function VDR-D310 Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel the tele macro functionMove the joystick left to select Ø Self-timer recordingColour night view function Move the joystick up to selectRecording images with a 169 aspect ratio Wide modeRecording guideline function Image stabilizer functionWind noise reduction function Scene modeTo cancel the image stabilizer function To cancel the wind noise reduction functionTo cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Manual adjustment mode Move the switch down and set it to Focus positionTo restore to the automatic adjustment Outdoor modeShutter Speed Manual shutter speed/ aperture adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment VDR-D310 About the white balance sensor aManual iris/gain adjustment Move the joystick left or right to make the adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustmentMove the joystick to operate Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Press the joystickTo display the recording date during playback Press the E or D button To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level Frame-by-frame playbackSelect the date for playback, then press the joystick Playing back motion pictures by datePress the Menu button, then select By Date and press the joystickAbout still picture compatibility Still picture playback Jpeg still picturesSelect the file to be played back Playback Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystick Editing scenesDeleting scenes Deleting scenes one at a timeTo continue dividing other scenes Dividing a sceneCombining scenes Select the scene to be divided, then press the joystickSelect the scene to be combined, then press the joystick Using playlistsWhat is a playlist? Creating a new playlistSelect the scene to start playback, then press the joystick Playing back a playlistEditing a playlist Adding scenes to playlist Deleting scenesDividing a scene Select the scene to be added, then press the joystickMoving scenes Select the scene to be moved, then press the joystickCombining scenes Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystick Editing still picturesDeleting still pictures Deleting files one at a timeSelect the file to be protected, then press the joystick Dpof settingTo complete the settings Locking still picturesWhat is DPOF? To cancel all Dpof settingsDVD-RAM Disc managementFinalizing a disc Connect this unit to the AC adaptorTo release disc protection Un-finalizing a DVD-RWProtecting a disc Formatting discsTo exit the information screen Card managementDisplaying disc information Formatting an SD card≥ Do not remove the SD card while formatting Start playback on this unit With a TVPlayback on TV Connect this unit and a TVPlayback on DVD recorder, DVD player, computer etc With a DVD recorder/ playerDubbing recordings onto a DVD recorder’s hard disk Connect this unit and a video device With a VCRWith a printer PictBridge Dubbing images onto other video devicesSelect PictBridge and press the joystick Select the date print setting on Date PrintSelect the paper size setting on Paper Size Select the layout setting on page LayoutWith other products Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menusStill picture playback menus Other menusRecording indications Demo ModeIndications IndicationsWind noise reduction Motion picture recording modePlayback indications Zoom microphoneDisplay Confirmatory indicationsMessages About recovery Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which Disable the functionsFrequently asked questions Problem Check points TroubleshootingSupplied to this unit Although power isInstructions for PC connection ≥ Has the DVD-RW Video format or DVD-R been finalized?This unit ≥ Is manual focus mode selected?Recorded still pictures Are not clearDisc After Pushing the Reset Switch to Repair IT Push the ResetDo not touch the laser pickup lens When carrying the unit, do not drop or bump itAbout this unit About the AC adaptor About the batteryDVD-R/DVD-R DL About the discAbout the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderWhat to do with the lens is fogged up Explanation of termsAbout condensation Causes of condensationAuto focus White balanceDVD Video Camera SpecificationsUSB Picture size 2048k1512 1920k1080 Power consumptionNumber of recordable pictures on an SD card DC outputPicture size 640k480 640k360 Picture size 1280k960 640k480105 106 107 LSQT1161 a

VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN specifications

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