Panasonic Vdr D220 Operating Instructions Manual

							Recording
41LSQT1146
∫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 on light sources or scenes. If 
so, manually adjust these settings.
jScene mode (l54)
jWhite balance (l56)
jShutter speed (l57)
jIris/gain value (l57)
jFocus (l55)
LSQT1146.book  41 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
42LSQT1146
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 balance adjustment may not 
function properly.
1Turn the unit on.
2Rotate the mode dial to select  .
3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
4Press the recording start/stop 
button to start recording.
To end the recording
Press the recording start/stop button again to pause 
recording.
≥[¥] and [;] are red during recording. Do not move 
this unit until [;] is green.
≥The images recorded between pressing the recording start/stop button to start recording and 
pressing it again to pause recording become one scene.
LSQT1146.book  42 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
43LSQT1146
≥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 remaining capacity for 
recording on a disc, you may not be able to record 999 scenes.)
≥Maximum number of dates on a disc (per side): 99 (Even if scenes are recorded on the same day, 
they may be grouped on a different recording date.) (l61)
≥Sound is recorded in Dolby Digital from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the unit. Take 
care not to block this microphone.
≥Each time the unit enters the recording pause mode, the counter display will be reset to “0h00m00s”.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, the recording will not stop even if the LCD monitor is 
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
≥While “WRITING CONTROL DATA TO THE DISC. DO NOT SHAKE THE UNIT.” is displayed, do not 
disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the battery as doing so may make the disc unusable.
≥While motion picture recording is in progress, do not disconnect the AC adaptor or remove the 
battery. If you do, a repair disc message may be displayed when the power is turned back on. (l97, 
About recovery)
Changing the recording mode of the motion picture.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [REC MODE] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
Screen indications in the video recording mode
The ACCESS/PC lamp lights immediately after recording finishes. While it lights, the disc is rotating 
and disc information is being recorded. If you run while holding the unit or swing it, the recorded 
images may be distorted so do not strongly shake or cause impact to it.
Recording modes and recordable time available for the 
motion picture
0h00m10s0h00m10s0h00m10sA
B
CSPR   30minR   30minR   30min
MENU
LSQT1146.book  43 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
44LSQT1146
∫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 is moved too much or too fast
jWhen a subject with sharp movements has been recorded
(Particularly if it has been recorded in [LP] mode.)
Disc type
Recording mode
XP
(High quality)SP
(Normal)LP
(Long play)
DVD-RAMApprox. 18 min Approx. 37 min Approx. 75 min
DVD-R DLApprox. 35 min Approx. 69 min Approx. 138 min
Image quality 
prioritizedRecording time 
prioritized
LSQT1146.book  44 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
45LSQT1146
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.
1Turn the unit on.
2Rotate the mode dial to select  .
3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
4Press the Photoshot button [ ].
The unit automatically focuses on the subject at the 
center of screen (when auto focus is selected).
≥For information about the number of recordable still pictures on an SD card (l112)
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥If the write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK, it cannot be used for recording.
≥If the [PICT.QUALITY] is set to [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥While this unit accesses the SD card (  is displayed/the access lamp is lit), do not perform the 
following operations. The SD card or the recorded data may be damaged.
jTurn the unit off.
jRemove the SD card.
jOperate the mode dial.
≥Other products may degrade or not play back still pictures recorded on this unit.
0.2
LSQT1146.book  45 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
46LSQT1146
∫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.
ARemaining number of still pictures
(Flashes in red when [R 0] appears.) 
BSize of still pictures
CQuality of still pictures
You can add a shutter sound when recording still pictures.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [SHTR EFFECT] # 
[ON] and press the joystick.
≥This function’s default setting is [ON].
∫[PICTURE SIZE]
Changing the recording size.
Press the MENU button, then select 
[BASIC] # [PICTURE SIZE] # desired 
item and press the joystick.
Screen indications in picture recording mode
Recording with a shutter operation effect
Number of pixels and picture quality for still picture recording
IconAspectNumber of pixels
4:3 640k480
16:9 640k360
A
B
CR 100R 100R 1000.2
MENU
MENU
0.3M
0.2
LSQT1146.book  46 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							Recording
47LSQT1146
≥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 
quality.
0.2
LSQT1146.book  47 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							48LSQT1146
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 function)
≥The zoom speed varies depending on the 
range over which the zoom lever is moved. 
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥If you take your finger off the zoom lever during 
zoom operation, the operation sound may be recorded. When returning the zoom lever to 
the original position, move it quietly.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
If the zoom magnification exceeds 32k, then the 
digital zoom function will be activated. The 
maximum magnification provided by the digital 
zoom can be switched.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Press the MENU button, then select 
[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] # 
desired item and press the joystick.
≥If [50k] or [1000k] is selected, the digital zoom 
range is displayed in blue while zooming.
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥This function cannot be used in picture 
recording mode.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming 
operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-
shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot 
are recorded more clearly.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
Zoom in/out function
T side:Close-up recording (zoom in)
W side:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)
Digital zoom function
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)
[50k]:Up to 50k
[1000k]:Up to 1000k
To use the zoom microphone 
function
MENU
LSQT1146.book  48 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							49LSQT1146
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 viewfinder to see the picture while 
recording.
≥When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image 
displayed on the viewfinder screen is 
squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and 
not a sign of any malfunction.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you press the joystick.
≥Only some indications will appear on the 
screen. When [°] appears, return the 
direction of the LCD monitor to normal position 
and check the warning/alarm indication. (l96)(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)
Gain up mode works with the video light to 
enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the 
natural colors in a scene.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
Press the LIGHT button.
Each time you press the LIGHT button:
1Video light and gain up mode on:
Brighter than when only the video light is on, 
but washed out images will appear.
2Video light on:
To eliminate washed out images, use this 
mode.
3Video light off
≥The subject should be within 1.5 m (5 feet) of 
the unit.
≥Using the video light reduces battery time.
≥Set the video light to off when not in use.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
Recording yourself
MENU
Recording with the video 
light
This built-in video light is for 
recording in dark places.
LIGHT
1
2
3r
LSQT1146.book  49 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分 
						

							50LSQT1146
Recording
≥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›) (-R) (SD)
Use this function when the light is emanating 
from behind the subject and the subject appears 
dark.
¬Rotate the mode dial to select   or 
.
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick up to select 
[ª].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording
Select [ª] again.
≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation function is 
canceled.
(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)
¬Rotate the mode dial to select  .
1Press the joystick. Then move 
the joystick down to display the 
icon shown in the illustration.
2Move the joystick left to select 
[].
3Press the recording start/stop 
button.
Start recording. (Fade in)
Backlight compensation 
function
This is for protecting a backlit subject 
from being darkened.
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in:The image and audio gradually 
appear.
Fade out:The image and audio gradually 
disappear.
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
1/21/2 NEXTNEXT1/2 NEXT
LSQT1146.book  50 ページ  ２００６年１２月５日　火曜日　午前１０時４０分