Panasonic VDR-D220 operating instructions Inserting/removing a disc

Setup

When the power is turned on for the first time after changing the disc or battery, the unit carries out a recognition procedure to check that there are no problems with the disc. This takes approximately 25 seconds with DVD-RAM.

If you want to start using the unit as soon as you turn on the power, do the following.

1)Turn on the power.

2)After “READING DISC...” disappears from

the screen, turn off the power.

You can start recording approximately

8 seconds after you turn on the power again.

≥Depending on the condition of the disc, it may take longer than this.

≥If the date and time are not set, it will take longer than usual before you can start recording.

How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in video recording mode or picture recording mode.

∫To turn on the power

Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

The status indicator lights and the power turns on.

∫To turn off the power

Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.

The status indicator goes off and the power turns off.

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥The power will not turn off while recording on a disc even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unit is not being used.

Inserting/removing a disc

When inserting or removing the disc, fit the charged battery pack or connect the AC adaptor to the unit. The cover of the disc compartment will not open unless the unit is powered.

1 Fit the battery or connect the AC adaptor.

2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever once and release it.

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