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ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 15 RECORDING 16 – 39 Basic Recording For Video ........................ Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) .. Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. .......... Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. ...... DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VMD22 PLAYBACK 40 – 55 Basic Playback For Video ......................... Advanced Features For Video ................... Basic Playback For D.S.C. ........................ Advanced Features For D.S.C.
2 EN Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. 1). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . .....
E N 3 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap.
4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN •Docking Station DS 2200 •AC Power Adapter/Charger AC 2200 •Remote Control Unit TC 200 M •Battery Pack CCA 681 •AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) •DC Cord • Core Filter x 2 (for optional S-Video cable and Audio/Video (RCA plug – RCA plug) cable) •MultiMediaCard (16 MB) •CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the following 7 software programmes: • • • • • • • •Cleaning Cloth •Cable Adapter •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.
E N 5 How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional S-Video cable or Audio/Video (RCA plug – RCA plug) cable. Core Filters reduce interference. 1 2 3 3 cm Stopper Wind once Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter. Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core Filter. Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter as shown in the illustration. •Wind the cable so that it is not slack.
6 GETTING STARTED EN Power CHARGE indicator Battery pack To AC outlet POWER indicator This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights.
E N 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration. •If the battery pack is attached in the wrong position, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack . . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. Approximate recording time 2 BATT.
8 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment Power Zoom Lever 1 2 3 START/STOP Button Lock Button POWER Switch MODE Dial Separate the Velcro strip. Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip. Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START/STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to any position.
E N Date/Time Settings POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 41). 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Cassette holder cover Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. 1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. •Do not touch internal components. 2 Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder.
EN Recording Mode Setting POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display CAME RA ME NU 1R E T URN R E C MOD E SP SOUND MOD E L P Z OOM S NA P MOD E GA I N U P BE E P / T A L L Y I D NUMB E R D EMO . MOD E VMD22 EN(02/33) 11 Menu Screen Sub Menu 11 Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference.
12 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Loading A MultiMediaCard Card Cover 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 4 To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click. Open the card cover. Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. NOTES: ● Be sure to use only MultiMediaCards marked “ ”. ● Some brands of MultiMediaCards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a MultiMediaCard, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
EN 13 Picture Quality/Size Mode Setting MODE Dial POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Picture quality and size can be selected to best match your needs. Four different modes are available: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) FINE, XGA STD, VGA (640 x 480 pixels) FINE and VGA STD, listed in order of quality. 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to “ ”, then open the LCD monitor fully. The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on.
14 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN To turn on the camcorder, set the POWER Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Operation Mode Choose the appropriate opration mode according to your preference using the POWER Switch, Operation Switch and MODE Dial. POWER Switch Position POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch : Allows you to record on a tape or in the MultiMediaCard. OFF: Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
EN MODE Dial DUAL VIDEO DU DS AL C PS MODE MODE Dial Position VIDEO The following indications appear in the upper left corner, depending on the MODE Dial position. DUAL No display : When set to “VIDEO” ” XGA or VGA : When set to “ ” VMD22 EN(02/33) Function •Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously ( pg. 24). •File size of still images: 640 x 480 pixels •Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode.
16 RECORDING Basic Recording For Video EN POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button MODE Dial NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg. 6) ● Grip Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 8) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 10) ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 11) 1 START/STOP Button Display 25 min 90 min Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) •The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
EN 17 NOTES: ● When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. ● The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder. ● The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached. ● There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force. ● Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.
18 EN RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION Lock Button 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to “VIDEO” or “ ”, then set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU wheel.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality/Size mode, MODE Dial setting, etc. Display F I NE 10 / 24 Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot.
20 RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. EN Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous change in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 10x W T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”. Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
EN 21 NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback. If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 70 – 75), time code is necessary.
22 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. EN Progressive Mode Recording START/STOP Button MODE Dial This mode lets you record moving images (successive jitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then played back jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or can be printed out ( pg. 59).
EN 23 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice the amount of conventional systems — it is able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen.
24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting FOCUS K LIGHT BAC S EXPO URE FOCUS Button (3) Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously. In other words, it is possible to store still images in the MultiMediaCard without interrupting image recording on the tape. 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to “ DUAL ” .
EN Focus detection zone 25 While focusing on a further subject While focusing on a nearer subject FOCUS FOCUS FEATURE: Auto Focus PURPOSE: The camcorder’s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close-up (as close as approx. 5 cm to the subject) to infinity. However, correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below (in these cases use manual focusing): •When two subjects overlap in the same scene. •When illumination is low.
26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment POWER Switch This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( pg. 27 – 29) . Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 Menu Screen W I P E – S CRO L L W I P E – S HU T T E R RANDOM OF F F AD E R –WH I T E F AD E R – B L ACK F AD E R – B .
EN 27 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 34, 35). P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 36). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 39). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 11). SOUND MODE 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing audio dubbing.
28 CAMERA MENU EN RECORDING Advanced Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) DEMO. MODE ON Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
DISPLAY MENU MANUAL MENU EN WIND CUT FLASH OFF Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. ON Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ sound will change. This is normal. 29 ” appears. The quality of the Refer to “Snapshot Flash” ( pg. 30). FLASH ADJ. Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” ( pg. 31). ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
30 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Snapshot Flash MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display MANUA L ME NU 1R E T URN DIS S E L F – T I ME R 5S T E L E MACRO AU T O W I D E MOD E AU T O W I ND CU T ON F L ASH OF F F L A S H AD J . Menu Screen The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in RecordStandby ( pg. 18, 19). •In Full Auto mode, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).
EN Flash Brightness Adjustment POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display MANUA L MENU 1R E T URN DIS S E L F – T I ME R 5S T E L E MACRO W I D E MOD E W I ND CU T F L ASH F L A S H AD J . 31 Menu Screen 2 When a snapshot ( pg. 18, 19) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash ( pg. 30) and adjusts the brightness automatically. You can also adjust the flash brightness manually. When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark, adjust it manually.
32 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Self-Timer START/STOP Button POWER Switch Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding the final touch to a memorable picture. Lock Button 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully.
EN 5-Second Recording START/STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to “VIDEO”, “ ” or “ DUAL ”, then set the Operation Switch to “ ”. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU wheel.
34 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next. You can also vary transitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects ( 墌 pg. 36). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 35 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. FADER — WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen. FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fade out from colour to black and white. WIPE — CORNER Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left corner, or wipe out from lower left to upper right, leaving a black screen.
36 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( 墌 pg. 35). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 4 Press the MENU wheel.
EN 37 Digital Sound Effects SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION INDEX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button Display EXIT 002 S 003 S Selected (framed in green) 004 F 005 F 006 F You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the MultiMediaCard: http://www.thomson-music.com • Use the supplied MultiMediaCard reader to copy the sound files from your PC on to the MultiMediaCard. • Sound data should be copied into the MultiMediaCard’s DCSD\100JVCGR\ folder.
38 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Exposure Control Iris Lock Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject light. Use this function in the following situations: • When shooting a moving subject.
EN 39 White Balance Adjustment Manual White Balance Operation A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accurately reproduced. The white balance is usually adjusted automatically. However, more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour/tint reproduction. Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting.
40 PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video EN Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) FOCUS K LIGHT BAC EXPOSURE Stop Button (5) Rewind Button (2) 1 2 Load a tape (墌 pg. 10). Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/6. •To stop playback, press 5. •Press 2 to rewind, or 3 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode. POWER Switch To Control The Speaker Volume . . . .... slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.
PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video 41 Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment START/STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E S T E R EO 1 2 B I T MOD E SOUND L S Y NCHRO SOUND R R E C MOD E B L ANK S RCH COP Y A V / S – V I D EO EN Menu Screen 1 2 3 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 4 5 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function, and press it to display the Sub Menu.
42 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.) EN Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on pg. 41, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE STEREO Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
EN Blank Search Stop Button (5) POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E S T E R EO 1 2 B I T MOD E SOUND L S Y NCHRO SOUND R R E C MOD E B L ANK S RCH C A N C E L COP Y E X E C U T E A V / S – V I D EO Menu Screen Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption (墌 pg. 21). 1 Load a tape (墌 pg. 10) and set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
44 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.) EN E-Mail Clip Recording START/STOP Button POWER Switch You can make video clips from recorded video footage and store them in a MultiMediaCard as files which can be conveniently sent via e-mail. Lock Button 1 Load a MultiMediaCard (墌 pg. 12) and cassette (墌 pg. 10). Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 3 Press 4/6 to start video playback. 4 Press START/STOP. “E-MAIL CLIP RECORDING ” appears.
PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. K LIGHT BAC FOCUS Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) POWER Switch Images shot with the camcorder are automatically numbered, then stored in numerical order in the MultiMediaCard. You can view the stored images, one at a time, much like flipping through a photo album. 1 2 Load a MultiMediaCard (墌 pg. 12). 3 Press 3 to display the next image. Press 2 to display the previous image.
46 PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Type of file Picture Quality/Size mode: Appears only when displaying still Directory and images File names Index number Selected file EXIT IMAGE 100-DVC00003 Index Screen The files you stored can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking files stored beforehand, the Index Screen also shows the Picture Quality/Size mode, directory and file names as well as which files are protected against accidental erasure.
EN 47 Index Playback You can view or listen to the files (still images, video clips, or sound effects) stored in memory six at a time. Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear. 1 2 Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Normal Playback” on pg. 45. 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it. The file selected in the Index Screen is displayed or played back. INDEX Button Display Playback Screen To access the Index Screen, press INDEX once.
48 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. EN Protecting Files POWER Switch The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number, that file cannot be deleted. Lock Button MENU Wheel 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ MEMORY ” while pressing PLAY down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored file is displayed. 2 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears.
EN 49 Deleting Files POWER Switch Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. Lock Button 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ MEMORY ” while pressing PLAY down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored file is displayed. 2 Press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “MEMORY MENU” appears. 3 By rotating the MENU wheel... ... select “IMAGE DEL.” to delete images. ...
50 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Initialising A MultiMediaCard POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display MEMOR Y MENU 1R E T URN Menu Screen I MAGE P RO . I MAGE D E L . SOUND P RO . SOUND D E L . E – C L I P P RO . E – CL I P DE L . F RAME D E L . D PO F F ORMA T MEMOR Y ME NU 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ MEMORY ” while pressing PLAY down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU wheel.
EN SNAP FRAME Button 51 Superimposing A Snap Frame A selection of snap frames are stored in the camcorder. A frame can be superimposed over a still image. 1 2 3 MENU Wheel Display EXIT FRAME FRAME 5 001 002 003 004 005 006 VMD22 EN(34/65) Snap Frame Index Screen 51 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard. Press SNAP FRAME. The Snap Frame Index Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired snap frame and press it. Selection is complete.
52 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Snap Frame Deletion POWER Switch Lock Button A snap frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software. Snap frames that have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can be deleted when they are no longer needed. There are 2 ways of deleting previously created snap frames: by browsing through snap frames individually or by deleting them all at once.
EN TO DELETE ALL SNAP FRAMES POWER Switch Lock Button 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag. 52. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and press it. All the snap frames are deleted. •To cancel deletion, rotate the MENU wheel to select “CANCEL” and press it. MENU Wheel Display MEMOR Y MENU 1R E T URN I MAGE P RO . I MAGE D E L . SOUND P RO . SOUND D E L . E – C L I P P RO . E – CL I P DE L .
54 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) POWER Switch Lock Button This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing, which records information about the still images you wish to print (such as the number of prints to make).
55 EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS POWER Switch Lock Button 1 2 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 54. 3 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it. 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select “EXIT” and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “EXECUTE” and press it. The normal playback screen appears.
56 CONNECTIONS Basic Connections EN These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal To TV or VCR TV Cable Adapter (provided) VCR Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) White to AUDIO L** To AV OUT Red to AUDIO R** Set to CVBS Connector cover* Yellow to VIDEO * When connecting the cables, open this cover.
EN 57 C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the POWER Switch set to “ MEMORY ”. PLAY To TV or VCR ( ) Yellow to VIDEO IN p When an S-Video [ Yellow to VIDEO cable is not used. TV White to AUDIO L IN* VCR Red to AUDIO R IN* Audio/Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (optional) To S-VIDEO IN 1 2 Make sure all units are turned off.
58 CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections EN PC with DV connector-equipped capture board PC Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board installed. To RS-232C To DV connector 1 2 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.
EN 59 Connection To A Personal Computer POWER Switch Lock Button VMD22 EN(34/65) 59 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( 墌 pg. 7). ● Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder. ● The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC. ● Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software.
60 DUBBING EN POWER Switch Dubbing To A VCR Lock Button [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 2 To S Yellow to VIDEO* Red to AUDIO R White to AUDIO L Core filter Audio/Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (optional) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* -IN and connectors Cable Adapter (provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter. “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch VCR TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
EN POWER Switch Dubbing From A VCR Lock Button [To use this camcorder as a recorder] To S Yellow to VIDEO* Red to AUDIO R White to AUDIO L Core filter Audio/Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (optional) S-Video cable (optional) To Audio, Video* and S-Video connectors Cable Adapter (not provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use a commercially available output cable adapter. 1 Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration.
62 DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) POWER Switch It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector. Since a digital signal is sent, there is little if any image or sound deterioration. [To use this camcorder as a player] Lock Button Open the connector cover. To DV OUT 1 2 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
EN 63 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) POWER Switch [To use this camcorder as a recorder] NOTE: Before the following steps, make sure that “AV/S-VIDEO” is set to “OUT” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 41). Lock Button 1 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration. 2 3 Set “REC MODE” to “SP” or “LP” in the Menu Screen depending on your preference (墌 pg.
64 DUBBING (cont.) EN Rewind Button (2) Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Fast-Forward Button (3) Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape. POWER Switch Lock Button 1 2 To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image, play back the tape. Stop playback at the desired point. 4 Set the POWER Switch to “ MEMORY PLAY ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To select a still image to be dubbed, perform Index Playback (墌 pg.
EN MENU Wheel POWER Switch 65 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard. Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO R E C MOD E B L ANK S RCH COP Y O F F A V / S – V I D EO ON Play/Pause Button (4/6) 1 2 Load a MultiMediaCard (墌 pg. 12) and cassette (墌 pg. 10). Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
66 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 3 The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward and Rewind) of your VCR. It also makes additional playback functions possible. Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “AAA (R03)” size batteries. See “General Battery Precautions” ( pg. 93). 2 + – + – 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated.
EN 1 0 2 4 6 8 67 ! 3 5 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) Functions With the camcorder’s POWER Switch set to the camera position (“ ”). Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 20) With the camcorder’s POWER Switch set to “ ” or “ MEMORY PLAY ”. Zoom in/out ( pg. 68) pg. 71 pg. 68, 70 pg. 68 pg.
68 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction during video playback. Remote sensor OPERATION: 1) To change from normal to Slow-Motion Playback, press SLOW (9 or 0) more than approx. 2 seconds. After approx. 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx. 2 minutes in Slow Forward, normal playback resumes. To stop Slow-Motion Playback, press PLAY (4).
EN P L A Y BACK E F F E C T 4O F F 1 2 3 4 5 PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu C L A S S I C F I LM MONO T ON E SEP I A S T ROB E V I D EO E CHO 69 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears. 3) Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT.
70 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like. R.A.Edit is more easily performed when the MBR (Multi-Brand Remote) is set to operate with your brand of VCR (see VCR CODE LIST), but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually. Before operation, make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control ( pg. 66).
EN 71 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 56 and 57. 1 A THOMSON VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A THOMSON VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. To S A VCR other than above . . .
72 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Programme IN OU T 1 —— ——: ——~ ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E ——: —— TOT A L 00 : 00 Remote sensor PLAY FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF CANCEL 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor. Press PLAY (4) and then press R.A.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears.
EN 73 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR START/STOP Button 1 2 3 —— 4 5 6 —— 7 8 IN 00 : 25~ 07 : 18~ 03 : 33~ 09 : 30~ 15 : 55~ ——: ——~ ~ ~ OU T MODE 02 : 05 —— 0 8 : 3 1 —— —— 05 : 53 13 : 15 1 6 : 2 0 —— —— 11 12 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 13 Press START/STOP on the camcorder. Editing proceeds as programmed, right through to the end of the last registered scene. •Pressing START/STOP on the remote control does not start editing.
74 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 IN OU T 1 —— ——: ——~ ~ 2 ~ 3 ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 ~ 7 ~ 8 MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu T I ME COD E ——: —— TOT A L 00 : 00 TV Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others. Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want.
EN ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING MENU Dial 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remote sensor and press R.A.EDIT ON/OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear, then press the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ ” and press it. “VIDEO MENU” appears. Then, rotate it to “SYNCHRO” and press it. The value for “SYNCHRO” is highlighted. 6 Based on the diagnostics performed ( pg.
76 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Audio Dubbing Display 6e Audio Dub Standby mode The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 27). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape. ● To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg. 56).
EN 77 Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Display 6e EXPLOS I ON Audio Dub Standby mode MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button 1 2 Load the provided MultiMediaCard ( pg. 12) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 76. 3 4 Press PLAY (4) to begin Audio Dubbing. 5 Press STOP (5) to end Audio Dubbing. MODE Dial Press EDIT IN/OUT so that “ ” appears. •To select the sound effect, press INDEX to display the SOUND Index Screen ( pg. 47), then use the MENU wheel to select the desired sound effect.
78 USER MAINTENANCE EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a soft cloth. Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe again with a dry cloth. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 5 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN 79 If, after following the steps in the chart below, the problem still exists, please consult your nearest THOMSON dealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from functioning properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes; and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.
80 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 11. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 11. • The light source or the subject does not include white. Or there are various different light sources behind the subject. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 11. • Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the Menu Screen. Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame ( pg. 18, 19, 30). • Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 36). 12.
EN 81 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 17. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/Wipe Effects do not work. 17. • The Operation Switch is set to “ ”. 17. • Set the Operation Switch to “ ” ( pg. 34, 36). 18. The Black & White Fader does not work. 18. • The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated. 18. • Turn off Sepia and Monotone ( pg. 34, 36). 19. The Dissolve function does not work. 19. • The Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated.
82 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 24. • When shooting in the dark, the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter. 24. • If you want the lighting to look more natural, set GAIN UP to “AGC” or “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 27). 25. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 25.
EN SYMPTOM 83 POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 35. • Certain Fade/Wipe effects, certain modes of Programme AE with special effects, “DIS” and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. 35. • Re-read the sections covering Fade/Wipe effects, Programme AE with special effects and “DIS” ( pg. 28, 34 – 36). 36. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 36.
84 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 45. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 45. 46. An unusual mark appears. 46. CORRECTIVE ACTION ———— 45. • Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage ( pg. 78). ———— 46. • Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications ( pg. 88 – 92). 47. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 47. • A malfunction of some kind has occurred.
INDEX Docking Station 5 EN 85 7 6 1 2 8 9 ! 0 4 1 PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ............ pg. 58 2 J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) (EDIT)] ................................................ pg. 71 •Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.
86 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN 23 # EXPOSURE $ 7 o u FOCUS 5 6 K LIGHT BAC 4 ^ % i 8 90! @ Q p T O W E R & t * Y y ( ) I U P a w e d r s q VMD22 EN(66/100) 86 29/08/00, 15:47
EN 87 Controls Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 The connectors w to r are located beneath a cover. w Digital Video Connector [DV IN/OUT] (i.link*) .............................. pg. 58, 59, 62, 63 * i.Link refers to the IEEE1394-1995 industry specification and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products compliant with the i.Link standard. e •Audio/Video Output Connector [AV OUT] ......................................... pg. 56 •Headphone Connector [ ] ............... pg.
88 INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 1 2 3* 4* 5 SP 3 5 REC 444 AN I M . MOD E SOUND 1 2 B I T TC 2 3 : 2 5 0 9 8 7 6 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( pg. 34, 35) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS Wide mode. ( pg. 28) 3*Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( pg. 11) 4*Displays the tape remaining time. ( pg. 16) 5 • “REC” appears during recording. • “PAUSE” appears during Record-Standby mode. ( pg.
EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 0 ! 2 1* 3 4 5 6 7 @ F . AU T O T PS 4 0 x W E X P L OS I ON 3 P HO T O 2 $ % ^ 8 1. 1*Appears when the Operation switch 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 & BRI GH T 9 ( pg. 14) is set to “ ”. Displays the shooting mode position. ( pg. 15) Appears when backlight compensation is used. ( pg. 38) Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO ” in the Menu Screen. ( pg. 30) Appears when the white balance is adjusted. ( pg.
90 INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 LP L E X P L OS I ON 4 1 2 3 4 B L ANK S E ARCH VO L UME 1. TC 1 0 : 0 6 : 2 0 8 7 1. 00 12 : 00 5 6 7 6 8 Displays the sound mode. ( pg. 41, 42) Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. ( pg. 37) Displays the tape speed. ( pg. 11) Appears while a tape is running.
EN 91 Warning Indications Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks. When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. ( pg. 10) Appears when no tape is loaded. CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the POWER Switch is set to “ ”.
92 INDEX Indications (cont.) EN Indications Function COPYING FAILED ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a MultiMediaCard (as digital stills or video clips): – when no MultiMediaCard is loaded. – when the MultiMediaCard's memory is full. – when the MultiMediaCard is not formatted.
CAUTIONS EN 93 General Battery Precautions Battery Packs If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly, the batteries are exhausted. Replace them with fresh ones. Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use. When misused, the batteries can leak or explode. 1. When replacing batteries, refer to page 66. 2. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified. 3.
94 CAUTIONS (cont.) EN Cassettes LCD Monitor To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure to read the following cautions: 1. During use . . . .... make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark. .... be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals. .... make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting. .... do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all.
EN 4. To protect the unit, DO NOT . . . .... allow it to become wet. .... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects. .... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation. .... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods. .... expose the lens to direct sunlight. .... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. .... swing it excessively when using the hand strap or the grip. .... swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it.
96 TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... pg. 6, 7 Analogue Input ................................... pg. 41, 61 Animation ................................................ pg. 33 Audio Dubbing ........................................ pg. 76 Auto Date ................................................. pg. 29 Auto Focus ............................................... pg. 25 Auto Playback .......................................... pg. 45 Auto Shut off ....................
EN 97 P T Picture Quality/Size Mode ........................ pg. 13 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... pg. 34, 35 Playback Special Effects ............................ pg. 69 Playback Zoom ........................................ pg. 68 POWER Switch Position ........................... pg. 14 Print Frame Deletion ........................... pg. 52, 53 Programme AE With Special Effects ........... pg. 36 Progressive Mode ............................... pg.
98 SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.6 W : Approx. 5.5 W : 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) : Approx. 515 g (without cassette, MultiMediaCard and battery) Approx. 590 g (incl.
EN 99 For Connectors : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue : 300 mV (rms), 1 kΩ, analogue, stereo Video output Audio output DV Input/output Headphone output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant : ø3.5 mm, stereo AC Power Adapter/Charger AC 2200 Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge VTR Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight : AC 110 V to 240 V`, 50 Hz/60 Hz : 23 W : : : : , 0.77 A DC 7.2 V , 1.8 A DC 6.3 V 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm Approx.
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