Panasonic Vdr D220 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫About auto mode
Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to AUTO, 
and color balance (white balance) and focusing will 
be adjusted automatically.
jAuto white balance (l108)
jAuto focusing (l109)
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the 
aperture and shutter speed are automatically 
adjusted for an optimum brightness. 
(When set to the video recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted automatically depending...

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Recording motion pictures
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
Record motion pictures onto a disc.
≥When the unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a 
wide-screen TV.
To watch images on a regular TV (4:3), change the aspect ratio setting (l53) before recording the 
images or when watching them on the connected TV (l78).
≥Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white...

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≥When about 5 minutes have passed without any operation in recording pause, the unit automatically 
turns off to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the unit, turn it on again.
This setting can also be set to [OFF]. (l92, [POWER SAVE])
ARecording mode
BRemaining time left for recording
(When the remaining time is less than 1 minute, [R 0min] 
flashes red.)
CRecording time elapsed
≥The maximum number of scenes on a disc (per side): 999 (Even if there is...

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∫Approximate recordable time for 1 disc (single sided)
≥This unit records in VBR. VBR is an abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. VBR recording automatically 
varies the bit rate (amount of data in a fixed time) depending on the subject being recorded. This 
means if a subject with sharp movements is recorded, the recording time is reduced.
≥Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image in the following cases.
jWhen there is a complicated pattern in the background
jWhen the unit...

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Recording still pictures (JPEG still pictures)
(SD)
Record the still picture on an SD card.
≥When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ] for recording pictures compatible with a 
wide-screen TV (16:9).
To record pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [PICTURE SIZE] setting before recording 
(l46).
≥Remove the lens cap before turning the unit on.
If the unit is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly....

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∫To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight 
shaking from holding this unit by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the unit firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at 
your side so as not to shake the unit.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod....

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≥When this unit is purchased, [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [ ]. The sides of pictures recorded with a 
16:9 aspect ratio may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
∫[PICT.QUALITY]
Selecting the picture quality.
Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [PICT.QUALITY] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
: Still pictures with a high picture quality are recorded.
: Priority is given to the number of still pictures recorded. Still pictures are recorded in normal picture 
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Recording
Various recording 
functions
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can zoom in up to 32k optically.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Move the zoom lever.
≥When zooming in while holding this unit by 
hand, we recommend using the image 
stabilizer function. (l53)
≥When distant subjects are brought closer, they 
are focused at about 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or more.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit 
can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z) 
away from the lens. (Macro...

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Recording
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] 
and press the joystick.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
unit while showing them the image.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the 
lens side.
The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a 
mirror image. (However the image recorded is 
the same as a normal recording.) 
≥Extend the...

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≥If the video light is used with a conversion lens 
attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around 
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
≥Using the MagicPix function at the same time 
will make conditions even brighter.
≥The video light enables brightening of the 
images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain 
high quality images.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the video light is turned off.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›)...