Panasonic Vdr D220 Operating Instructions Manual

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“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 turn off 
even if the OFF/ON switch is set to OFF.
≥If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover 
will not close. Never try to forcibly close the 
cover. This could cause damage. Reinsert the 
disc properly.
≥If a single sided disc is inserted into the unit 
with the printed label facing the inside, an error 
message will appear. Remove the disc and 
reinsert it with its recording/playback side 
facing the inside.
≥Do not allow the recording/playback side to 
become dirty or scratched.
≥Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect 
the AC adaptor while removing the disc or until 
power is completely turned off. If you do, the 
cover will not open. If this happens, reattach 
the battery pack or reconnect the AC adaptor, 
slide the DISC EJECT lever once, and then 
release it. A repair disc message may be 
displayed when the power is turned back on. 
(l97, About recovery)
≥Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm (3z) 
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL 
disc into the disc compartment. Doing so could 
cause malfunctions. (l21, Examples of discs 
that cannot be used on this unit)
≥Do not touch the pickup lens or other parts 
inside the disc compartment. Be sure not to touch the area around the pickup lens for it 
becomes extremely hot.
Inserting/removing an SD 
card
Before inserting/removing an SD card, be 
sure to set the OFF/ON switch to OFF.
1Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF to 
turn off the power.
≥Check that the status indicator has gone off.
2Slide the card slot cover to open.
DVD-RAM/SIDEA
A
BAfter inserting a disc/After recording 
finishes
While the ACCESS/PC lamp is lit, the disc is 
rotating and disc information is being 
recorded. If the power supply is interrupted at 
this time, the disc may become unusable. Do 
not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. Also, do not strongly shake or cause 
impact to the unit.
If the SD card is inserted or removed while the 
OFF/ON switch is set to ON, this unit may 
malfunction or the data recorded on the SD 
card may be lost.
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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 
computer.
∫Card access lamp
≥When this unit accesses the SD card (reading, 
recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access 
lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the SD card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or this unit 
may malfunction.
sRemoving the SD card
sOperating the OFF/ON switch or the mode 
dial
sRemoving the battery or disconnecting 
the AC adaptor
Selecting a mode
The mode dial is used to switch between 
recording and playback modes.
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely.
Rotate the mode dial, and set the 
desired mode pictograph to the 
position shown in the illustration.
≥Do not forcefully rotate the dial.
How to use the joystick
This unit has a joystick for selecting functions, 
performing operations, etc. so it is easy to 
operate this unit with one hand.
Operations on the menu screen and selection of 
files on the thumbnail view screen, etc.
A
Video recording mode (l42)
Use this to record motion pictures on a 
disc.
Video playback mode (l59)
Use this to play back motion pictures on 
a disc.
Picture recording mode (l45)
Use this to record still pictures on an 
SD card.
Picture playback mode (l62)
Use this to play back still pictures on an 
SD card.
Basic operations
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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   or 
.
1Move the joystick up, down, left 
or right to select the scene to be 
played back and press the 
joystick.
The selected scene is played back on the full 
screen.
The operation icon is automatically displayed on 
the screen.
2Move the joystick up, down, left 
or right to operate.
≥The operation icon appears or disappears 
each time the center of the joystick is pressed. 1Select by moving up.
2Select by moving down.
3Select by moving left.
4Select by moving right.
5Press the joystick to select the item.
Operations during recording
Operations during playback
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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 59
∫4Stop playback and show thumbnails 59
:
2Skip 59
6Rewind 60
2;Reverse slow/frame playback (during pause) 60
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1Skip 59
5Fast forward 60
;1Forward slow/frame playback (during pause) 60
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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
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∫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 moved down.
To exit the help mode
Press the MENU button or select [EXIT].
≥When the help mode is used, functions cannot 
be set.
≥When the help mode is used, motion pictures 
and still pictures cannot be recorded.
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Press the MENU button, then 
select [LANGUAGE] and press 
the joystick.
2Select [English] and press the 
joystick.
Using the menu screen
Refer to “Menu list” (l91) for information about 
the menus.
1While stopped, press the MENU 
button.
The menu displayed differs depending on the 
position of the mode dial.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
1/3 NEXT1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
EXITEXITEXIT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
EXITEXITEXIT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
MENU
MENU
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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 during 
recording or playing. You cannot start other 
operations while the menu screen appears.
MENU
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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, 
move the joystick up or down to 
set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2099, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour system is used to display the time.
3Press the joystick to enter the 
selection.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds when 
the joystick is pressed.
≥After pressing the MENU button to finish the 
setting, check the date and time display.
∫Changing the date and time display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] 
# [DATE/TIME] # desired display style and 
press the joystick.
∫Changing the display style
Press the MENU button, then select [SETUP] 
# [DATE FORMAT] # desired display style 
and press the joystick.
≥The date and time function are driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording.
≥If the time display becomes [- -], the built-in 
lithium battery has run down. Use the following 
steps to charge the battery. When you turn on 
the power for the first time after charging, a 
message asking you to set the date and time 
will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and 
time.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery
Connect the AC adaptor or attach the battery 
to the unit, and the built-in lithium battery will 
be recharged. Leave the unit as it is for approx. 
24 hours and the battery will save the date and 
time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the OFF/
ON switch is set to OFF, the battery is still 
being recharged.)
MENU
[DATE] [D/T]
[OFF]
Display styleScreen display
[Y/M/D] 2007.DEC.15
[M/D/Y] DEC.15.2007
[D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2007
DEC.15.2007 DEC.15.2007  3:30 PM
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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, 
extend the viewfinder and close the LCD 
monitor to activate the viewfinder.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness and color level 
of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥These settings will not affect the images 
actually recorded.
Adjust the focus by sliding the 
eyepiece corrector knob.
Adjusting the brightness and 
color level
MENU
Adjusting the field of view
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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 positioning
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