Panasonic Vdr D220 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using
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≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, DVD-R and DVD-R DL are referred to as the 
“DVD-R”.
≥Still pictures cannot be recorded on a disc with this unit.
≥You cannot record or play continuously from one side of the disc to the other when using a double 
sided disc. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.
≥Discs inserted in a holder, cartridge, or caddy case cannot be used. Always remove bare discs from 
these containers prior to use.
≥It is recommended that you...

Before using
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When using DVD-RW, select whether to record in DVD Video Recording format (VR format) or DVD-
Video format (Video format) and then format the disc. (l21, About format types)
1When a brand-new DVD-RW is inserted in this unit, 
the screen on the right appears. Select [YES], then 
press the joystick.
2Select format type, then press the joystick.
3When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the 
joystick.
≥To change the format type, format the disc again. (l75)
If...

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≥For the purposes of these operating instructions, SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are 
referred to as the “SD card”.
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded on an SD card with this unit.
≥Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/e_cam
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD 
Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in...

Before using
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∫How to hold a disc or card
Do not touch the recording/playback surface or the 
terminal surface.
∫When inserting/removing a disc
Do not allow the recording/playback side of the disc to get dirty and avoid fingerprints.
≥If there is a scratch or dirt (e.g. dust or fingerprints) on the recording/playback side of the disc, images 
cannot be recorded or played back normally and the following phenomena may occur:
jRecording or playback becomes impossible.
jPlayback image stops...

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Setup
Setup
Power supply
When this unit is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
unit.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Put the battery on the battery 
mount by aligning the mark, and 
then securely plug it in.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. 
As...

Setup
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The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity is 
60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25oC (77oF), the charging time will become longer.
∫Charging time
≥The charging time shown in the table are approximations.
≥“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
Charging time and recordable time
Battery model numberVoltage/capacityCharging time
Supplied battery/
CGR-DU06 (optional)7.2 V/640 mAh 1 h 40 min
CGA-DU12 (optional) 7.2 V/1150...

Setup
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∫Recordable time (When using a DVD-RAM disc)
≥The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses 
indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a disc when repeatedly starting/stopping 
recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.
≥“1 h 5 min” indicates 1 hour 5 minutes.
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces.
####.
If the battery...

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Setup
1Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and the AC outlet.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC 
adaptor.
3Connect the DC cable to this unit.
≥Do not use the AC cable with any other 
equipment as it is designed only for this unit. 
Do not use the AC cable from other equipment 
with this unit.
≥While the DC cable is connected to the AC 
adaptor, the battery will not charge.
≥When recording, remove the lens cap before 
turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap 
attached,...

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Setup
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...

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Setup
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC lamp 
blinks, the cover of the disc compartment will 
open slightly.
3Open the cover of the disc 
compartment by hand and insert/
remove the disc.
∫Inserting disc
Fit the disc onto the spindle in the center and 
then push the disc down until it clicks into place.
ARecording/playback side
BPickup lens∫Removing disc
While pressing down on the spindle, grasp the 
edge of the disc and gently lift it out.
≥Take care not to touch the recording/playback 
sides...