Recording guideline function, Wide mode

Recording

≥If you press the button halfway and then fully, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (VDR-D310)

≥When you press the button fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (VDR-D310)

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is cancelled.)

≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus, the recording may take longer than set to start.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the joystick.

To cancel the Recording guideline function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

Wide mode

This is for selecting the screen’s aspect ratio when recording motion pictures.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3).

∫Recording images with a 16:9 aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [16:9] and press the joystick.

∫Recording images with a 4:3 aspect ratio

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] > [REC ASPECT] > [4:3] and press the joystick.

≥The default setting is [16:9].

Image stabilizer function

This is for reducing image shakes during recording.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

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VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN specifications

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In summary, the Panasonic VDR-D220GN and VDR-D310GN combine high optical zoom capabilities, advanced 3CCD image sensors, and user-friendly features into compact camcorders that meet the needs of a wide range of users. Whether you're just starting in videography or are a more experienced shooter, these models deliver quality performance and versatility for capturing life's moments.

Panasonic VDR-D310GN Recording guideline function, Wide mode, Image stabilizer function

Models: VDR-D310GN VDR-D220GN