Backlight compensation function

Various recording functions

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 .

1 Press the joystick to display the icon shown in the illustration.

2 Move the joystick right to select [ª].

The image on the screen will become brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select [ª] again.

≥By operating the OFF/ON switch or mode dial, the backlight compensation function is cancelled.

Recording

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Panasonic VDR-D160GN manual Backlight compensation function, To return to normal recording, Select ª again

Contents

Model No.VDR-D160GN Before use, please read these instructions completely Use only the recommended accessories If you see this symbolLaser Product IEC Indemnity concerning recording content Carefully observe copyright laws Contents Editing With other productsOthers Features Before using Easy playback! lEasy recording! l Using with DVD player/recorder! l Before usingEditing scenes! l 63 Accessories Optional accessoriesUsing DC cable AC cable Parts identification and handling Viewfinder l 12 Before 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 belt Tripod receptacle Before using Fitting the lens cap Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder36, Adjusting viewfinder Pull out the viewfinder Discs and cards Discs that can be used on this unitDVD-RAM DVD-RW About format types Examples of discs that cannot be used on this unit≥ DVD-RAM 2.6 GB Ver ≥ MO When using brand-new DVD-RW Video DVD-Video format VR DVD Video Recording format Cards that you can use with this unit How to hold a disc or card When inserting/removing a discHandling precautions Disc and card handling Power 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 time Connecting to the AC outlet Status indicator B goes off Turning the unit on/off Inserting/removing a disc Slide the Disc Eject lever once and release itInserting disc Removing disc Recording/playback side is opposite to the labelled side Double sided discAfter inserting a disc/After recording finishes Card access lamp Inserting/removing an SD cardSecurely close the card slot cover Concerning the SD card Selecting a mode Disc recording mode lDisc playback mode l Card recording mode l How to use the joystick Basic operationsJoystick and screen display Select by moving up Adjustments Disc playback modeOperation icon is off Icon Direction Function Self timer Card recording modeAUTO MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set toManual Direction Function Card playback mode When Slide Show is selected Slide show start/pause Switching the language Using the menu screen While stopped, press the Menu button 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 Before recording Basic camera positioning Recording motion pictures Recording Remove the lens cap, then turn the unit onRAM -RW‹VR› -RW‹V› -R Record motion pictures onto a disc Screen indications in the disc recording mode Flashes red Recording mode Recording time elapsed Changing the recording mode of the motion picture Recording mode Recordable time Rotate the mode dial to select Press the button Recording still picturesRecord the still picture on an SD card To record still pictures clearly Screen indications in card recording mode Progressive functionRecording with a shutter operation effect Size of still pictures C Quality of still pictures Various recording functions Zoom in/out functionMove the zoom lever Recording Digital zoom function Recording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionRotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side Soft skin mode Select again Fade in/fade out function Start recording. Fade To cancel fading To select the colour for fade in/outPause recording. Fade out Colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected Backlight compensation function To return to normal recordingImage on the screen will become brighter Select ª again Self-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 cancelled 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 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 select Rotate the mode dial to select Motion picture playbackSelect the scene to be played back Playback Press the joystick To adjust the volume Move the volume lever to change the volume levelTo display the recording date during playback Frame-by-frame 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 Still picture playback Select the file to be played back Playing back still pictures as a slide show About still picture compatibility Editing scenes Deleting scenesDeleting scenes one at a time Deleting multiple scenes from the thumbnail display Select the scene to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other scenes To complete editing Dividing a scene Selected scene is played back Combining scenes RAM -RW‹VR› 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 Moving scenes Scenes in a playlist can be moved Dividing a scene Combining scenes ≥ The selected scene and the next scene are combined Deleting 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 time Deleting multiple files from the thumbnail display Select the file to be deleted, then press the joystickTo continue deleting other files To complete the settings Locking still pictures Dpof setting To cancel all Dpof settingsWhat is DPOF? Number of prints set to be in Dpof is displayed Formatting discs and cards Formatting discsThis is for initializing discs Formatting an SD card This is for initializing cards Finalizing a disc Finalizing a discConnect this unit to the AC adaptor DVD-RAM Un-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 unit With 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-R Copying 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 dubbing With 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 screen Select 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 printer Select the layout setting on page Layout When you stop printing halfwaySelect Print # YES and press the joystick Menus Menu listMotion picture recording menus Still picture recording menus Play Setup Motion picture playback menus Still picture playback menusEdit Scene Setup menu Indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indicationsNo.10 100-0001 Messages About recovery Functions Conditions which Disable the functions Functions that cannot be used simultaneously100 Frequently asked questions 101 Troubleshooting Problem Check points102 Problem Check points Disc Eject lever Does not work # Connect a charged battery or AC adaptor103 104 105 106 About this unit About the battery 107 108 About the AC adaptorAbout the disc DVD-R 109 About the SD card LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the miniSD Card 110 About condensationCauses of condensation What to do with the lens is fogged up Explanation of terms 111Automatic white balance White balance 112 Auto focus Specifications 113DVD Video Camera 114 Number of recordable pictures on an SD card 115Picture size 640 k480 Picture quality LSQT1184 a