Panasonic VDR-D220GN Operating Instructions Manual

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26LSQT1161SetupWhen the OFF/ON switch is set to ON, the powercan be turned on and off with the LCD monitorand the viewfinder when the unit is in videorecording mode or picture recording mode.∫ To turn on the powerOpen the LCD monitor or extend theviewfinder.The status indicator lights and the power turnson.∫ To turn off the powerClose the LCD monitor and retractthe viewfinder.The status indicator goes off and the power turnsoff.≥ The power will not turn off unless the LCDmonitor is closed and the viewfinder isretracted.≥ The power will not turn off while recording on adisc even if the LCD monitor is closed and theviewfinder is retracted.Inserting/removing a discWhen inserting or removing the disc, fit thecharged battery pack or connect the AC adaptorto the unit. The cover of the disc compartmentwill not open unless the unit is powered.1 Fit the battery or connect the ACadaptor.2 Slide the DISC EJECT lever onceand release it.When the power is turned on for the first timeafter changing the disc or battery, the unitcarries out a recognition procedure to checkthat there are no problems with the disc.This takes approximately 25 seconds withDVD-RAM.If you want to start using the unit as soon asyou turn on the power, do the following.1) Turn on the power.2) After “READING DISC...” disappears fromthe screen, turn off the power.You can start recording approximately8 seconds after you turn on the power again.≥ Depending on the condition of the disc, itmay take longer than this.≥ If the date and time are not set, it will takelonger than usual before you can startrecording.How to turn the power on and offwith the LCD monitor/viewfinderSet the OFF/ON switch to OFF when the unitis not being used.