Panasonic Vdr D220 Operating Instructions Manual

31LSQT1146
Setup
“SIDE B” recording/playback side is the side with 
the “SIDE A” mark.
A“SIDE A” mark
BThe opposite side is the “SIDE A” recording/ 
playback side.
≥Do not use excessive force when opening the 
cover.
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or the recording/
playback side of the disc. 
This may impair recording and playback. 
≥Insert the disc securely to prevent damage.
≥When you open the cover, the ACCESS/PC 
lamp flashes red. Do not leave the cover open.
≥If the cover is open, the power will not...

32LSQT1146
Setup
3Insert/remove the SD card into/
from the card slot.
≥When inserting an SD card, face the label side 
A upwards and press it straight in as far as it 
goes.
≥When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely close the card slot 
cover.
∫Concerning the SD card
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of 
this unit or the SD card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the SD card. We 
recommend saving important data on a...

33LSQT1146
Setup
Move the joystick up, down, left, or 
right to select an item or scene, and 
then press the joystick to set it.
≥Menu screen operations (l36)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the center of the joystick, 
and icons will be displayed on 
the screen.
≥The indication disappears when the center of 
the joystick is pressed again.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick 
is moved down.
2Move the joystick up, left or right 
to select an item.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select...

Setup
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About auto mode and manual mode (l41)
 Video recording mode
≥The shaded operation icons are not displayed while recording. 
 Video playback mode
About the operation icons displayed in each mode
IconDirectionFunctionPage
(1/2)3Backlight compensation 50
2Fade 50
1Help mode36
(2/2)
3MagicPix51
2Soft skin mode51
In manual mode 
(3/3)3White balance 56
2Iris or gain value 57
1Shutter speed 57
In manual focus 
mode (4/4)21Manual focus adjustment 55
IconDirectionFunctionPage
1/;3Playback/pause...

Setup
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 Picture recording mode
 Picture playback mode
IconDirectionFunctionPage
(1/2)3Backlight compensation 50
Ø2Self timer 52
1Help mode 36
(2/2)2Soft skin mode 51
In manual mode 
(3/3)3White balance 56
2Iris or gain value 57
1Shutter speed 57
In manual focus 
mode (4/4)21Manual focus adjustment 55
IconDirectionFunctionPage
1/;3Slide show start/pause 62
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 62
E2Playback previous picture (during pause) 62
D1Playback next picture (during pause) 62
1/21/2...

36LSQT1146
Setup
∫Help mode
The help mode explains the operation icons that 
are displayed when the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS 
switch is set to AUTO in video/picture recording 
mode.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick to display the 
icon during the recording pause.
2Move the joystick right to select 
[].
3Move the joystick up, left or right 
to select the desired icon.
≥An explanation of the selected icon is 
displayed on the screen.
≥The indication changes each time the joystick 
is...

37LSQT1146
Setup
2Move the joystick up or down in 
order to select the desired top 
menu.
3Move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
4Move the joystick up or down in 
order to select the submenu item.
5Move the joystick right or press 
the joystick.
6Move the joystick up or down in 
order to select the desired item.
7Press the joystick to enter the 
selection.
To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
To exit the menu screen
Press the MENU button.
≥The menu screen does not appear...

38LSQT1146
Setup
Setting date and time
When the unit is turned on for the first time, a 
message asking you to set the date and time will 
appear.
≥Select [YES] and press the joystick. Perform 
steps 2 and 3 below to set the date and time.
If the screen shows the incorrect date and time, 
then adjust it.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [BASIC] # [CLOCK SET] 
# [YES] and press the joystick.
2Move the joystick left or right to 
select the item to be set. Then,...

39LSQT1146
Setup
Adjusting LCD monitor/
viewfinder
1
Press the MENU button, then 
select [SETUP] # [LCD SET] or 
[EVF SET] # [YES] and press the 
joystick.
2Move the joystick up or down to 
select the item to be adjusted. 
Then, move the joystick left or 
right to make the adjustment.
The bar display moves.
∫[LCD SET]
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the LCD monitor
[COLOR]:
Color level of the LCD monitor
∫[EVF SET]
[BRIGHTNESS]:
Brightness of the viewfinder
≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder,...

Recording
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Recording
Before recording
1Hold the camera with both hands.
2Put your hand through the grip belt.
3Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.
4Keep your arms near your body.
5Slightly open your legs.
≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight behind you. If the subject is backlit, it will 
become dark in the recording.
≥When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another 
person or an object.
Basic camera...