With other products

With a TV

Playback on TV

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV.

Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down.

1 Connect this unit and a TV.

A

S VIDEO IN*

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AAV/S cable (supplied)

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

*If the TV has an S Video terminal, also connect the S Video plug to it. This allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures.

2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select or .

3 Change the input channel on the TV.

The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected.

4 Start playback on this unit.

The image and audio are output on the TV.

If the image or audio from this unit is not output on the TV

Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.

Check the connected terminal.

Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

If the images are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.) If the pictures are displayed squeezed horizontally on a regular TV (4:3), change the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit. (l below)

To watch images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

When playing back motion pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio ([REC ASPECT] was set to [16:9]) or still pictures recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio [[PICTURE SIZE] was set to [ 2 ] (VDR-D310)/[ 0.2 ] (VDR-D220)] on a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the images may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, change the menu setting to play back the pictures in the original aspect ratio. (Depending on the TV setting, the pictures may not be displayed correctly. For more information, please read the operating instructions of your TV.)

Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] # [TV ASPECT] # [4:3] and press the joystick.

Example of images with a 16:9 aspect ratio on a regular TV (4:3)

[TV ASPECT] setting

[16:9]

 

[4:3]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This function’s default setting is [16:9].

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VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN specifications

The Panasonic VDR-D220GN and VDR-D310GN are compact camcorders designed for both amateur videographers and seasoned professionals seeking portability without sacrificing quality. These models exemplify Panasonic's commitment to integrating advanced technology into easy-to-use devices, making them popular choices in the consumer video market.

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