How to use the joystick, Basic operations | Panasonic VDR-D160GN

How to use the joystick

How to use the joystick

This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, performing operations, etc. so it is easy to operate this unit with one hand.

Basic operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then press the joystick to set it.

1	1 Select by moving up.

2Select by moving down.

3	4	5	3	Select by moving left.
			4	Select by moving right.
	2		5	Press the joystick to select the item.

≥Menu screen operations (l 32)

Joystick and screen display

Press the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the disc playback mode or the card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

Disc recording mode (AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO) A: The operation icon is off.

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Setup

Icon	Direction	Function
	4	Soft skin mode
—	2	Fade
	2	Fade

ª1 Backlight compensation

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Contents

Before use, please read these instructions completely Model No.VDR-D160GN Use only the recommended accessories If you see this symbolLaser Product IEC Carefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording content Contents Editing With other productsOthers Features Before using Easy playback! lEasy recording! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l Before usingEditing scenes! l 63 DC cable AC cable AccessoriesOptional accessories Using Viewfinder l 12 Parts identification and handling Flip 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 position Fitting the lens cap Tripod receptacle Before using Pull out the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder 36, Adjusting viewfinder Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unitDVD-RAM DVD-RW ≥ MO About format typesExamples of discs that cannot be used on this unit ≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording 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 precautions Charging 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 time Connecting to the AC outlet Turning the unit on/off Status indicator B goes off Removing disc Inserting/removing a discSlide the Disc Eject lever once and release it Inserting disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Double sided discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Concerning the SD card Card access lampInserting/removing an SD card Securely close the card slot cover Card recording mode l Selecting a modeDisc recording mode l Disc playback mode l Select by moving up How to use the joystickBasic operations Joystick and screen display Icon Direction Function AdjustmentsDisc playback mode Operation icon is off Direction Function Self timerCard recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Manual Slide show start/pause Card playback mode When Slide Show is selected Switching the language While stopped, press the Menu button Using the menu screen To exit the menu screen Move the joystick leftPress the Menu button Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it≥ The 24-hour system is used to display the time ≥ The recording time is not displayed in disc playback mode 1530 2006.12.15 12.15.2006 15.12.2006Date OFF Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD SETEVF EVF SET Basic camera positioning Before recording Recording motion pictures Recording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit onRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsed Screen indications in the disc recording mode Recording mode Recordable time Changing the recording mode of the motion picture To record still pictures clearly Rotate the mode dial to select Press the buttonRecording still pictures Record the still picture on an SD card Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures Screen indications in card recording modeProgressive function Recording with a shutter operation effect Recording Digital zoom function Various recording functionsZoom in/out function Move the zoom lever Recording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Select again Soft skin mode Start recording. Fade Fade in/fade out function Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected To cancel fadingTo select the colour for fade in/out Pause recording. Fade out Select ª again Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording Image on the screen will become brighter Press 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 timer Cinema mode Wind noise reduction functionRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R To cancel the Night view function Night view functionImage stabilizer function Scene mode Display Mode Recording conditionsManual recording functions To cancel the scene mode function Manual focus adjustment To restore to the automatic adjustmentManual focus indication 1MF is displayed Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Manual Recording To restore to the automatic adjustmentWhite 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 adjustment Playback Press the joystick Rotate the mode dial to selectMotion picture playback Select the scene to be played back Frame-by-frame playback To adjust the volumeMove the volume lever to change the volume level To display the recording date during playback Playing back motion pictures by date Select the date for playback, then press the joystickScenes recorded on the same day are displayed as thumbnails Select the file to be played back Still picture playback About still picture compatibility Playing back still pictures as a slide show Editing scenes Deleting 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 scenes Selected scene is played back Dividing a scene RAM -RW‹VR› Combining scenes Using playlists What is a playlist?Recorded scenes Playlist Creating a new playlist To add another scene to the same playlistTo playback a playlist Playing back a playlist To return to showing the original scenesScenes in the selected playlist are displayed as thumbnails Editing a playlist Adding scenes to playlistTo continue adding scenes to the playlist Scenes in a playlist can be moved Moving scenes Dividing a scene ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined Combining scenes Deleting 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 pictures Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other files Locking still pictures To complete the settings Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Dpof settingTo cancel all Dpof settings What is DPOF? Formatting discs and cards Formatting discsThis is for initializing discs This is for initializing cards Formatting an SD card DVD-RAM Finalizing a discFinalizing a disc Connect this unit to the AC adaptor Un-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 TV Playing 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 format Copying 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 size Select the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwaySelect Print # YES and press the joystick Still picture recording menus MenusMenu list Motion picture recording menus Play Setup Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications 100-0001 Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications No.10 Messages About recovery Functions Conditions which Disable the functions Functions that cannot be used simultaneously100 101 Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting Problem Check points102 Problem Check points Disc Eject lever Does not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor103 104 105 About this unit 106 107 About the battery DVD-R 108About the AC adaptor About the disc 109 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the miniSD Card What to do with the lens is fogged up 110About condensation Causes of condensation White balance Explanation of terms111 Automatic white balance Auto focus 112 Specifications 113DVD Video Camera 114 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 115Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a