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CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION GETTING STARTED RECORDING EN 1 5 6 – 15 16 – 43 Basic Recording For Video .................................................................................... 16 Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ......................................................... 20 Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. ...................................................................... 22 Advanced Features For Video And 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 on the cover page. •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 . . . ....
EN This camcorder is designed to be used with PALtype colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BAT2000 battery pack and, to recharge it, the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter/Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.
4 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES EN •AC Power Adapter/Charger AC2000 351 10 440 •DC Cord 351 10 450 351 08 960 •Battery Pack BAT2000 •LR03 (AAA) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) 351 10 460 •Cleaning Cloth •Remote Control Unit TC200M •Shoulder Strap 101 50 680 •MultiMediaCard (4 MB) •Lens Protector (Already (Already inserted in the camcorder) attached to the camcorder) 351 08 990 •Core Filter (for optional DV cable) •Cable Adapter 351 10 470 350 27 120 •CD-ROM The CD ROM contains the MultiMediaNav
EN 5 How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional DV cable, external microphone or headphones. Core Filters reduce interference. 1 2 3 3 cm Stopper External microphone and headphones: wind once DV cable: wind twice 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.
6 GETTING STARTED EN Power To AC outlet Battery pack BAT2000 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 AC Power Adapter/Charger AC2000 POWER indicator DC OUT connector CHARGE indicator Battery pack Charging time BAT2000 approx. 1 hr. 30 min. 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter/Charger.
EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK BATT. RELEASE Button 1 2 3 1 2 Tilt the viewfinder upward 1. With the arrow on the battery pack pointing downward, push the battery pack slightly against the battery pack mount 2, then slide down the battery pack to attach it 3. •If the battery pack is attached with its mark set in the wrong direction, a malfunction may occur. To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... tilt the viewfinder upward 1 and slide the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATT. RELEASE to detach it.
8 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Grip Adjustment 1 2 3 Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/ Stop button 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 Recording Start/Stop Button and Power Zoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Set the Shooting Mode Dial to any position.
EN 9 Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 46). Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button DS OFF 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and 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 MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
10 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Erase protection tab* Make sure the window side is facing out. Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a cassette. 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow then swing 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 11 Recording Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button DS OFF LAY PLAY CP Display CAME RA MENU 1R E T URN R E C MOD E SOUND MOD E Z OOM GA I N U P BE E P / T A L L Y QUA L I T Y I D NUMB E R D EMO . MOD E Menu Screen SP LP Sub Menu Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
12 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN PUSH-OPEN Button Loading A MultiMediaCard The provided MultiMediaCard is already inserted in the camcorder when you receive the camcorder. 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. Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor, then open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first, with the label facing up. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
EN 13 Picture Quality Mode Setting MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Three Picture Quality modes are available: FINE, STANDARD and ECONOMY (in order of quality). Power Switch Power lamp Lock Button DS OFF LAY PLAY CP CAME RA ME NU R E C MOD E SOUND MOD E Z OOM GA I N U P BE E P / T A L L Y QUA L I T Y F I NE I D NUMB E R S T ANDARD D EMO .
14 GETTING STARTED (cont.) EN Operation Mode To turn on the camcorder, first set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF”, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. When setting the Power Switch, press and hold the Lock Button. Turning the Power Switch and Shooting Mode Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode from among the following table and the one on pg.
EN Shooting Mode Dial PS The following indications appear in the upper left corner, depending on the Shooting Mode Dial position. •Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously ( pg. 26). •File size of still images: 640 x 480 pixels •Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode. VIDEO •Allows you to record video and still images on a tape. Approx. 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings ( pg. 18).
16 RECORDING Basic Recording For Video EN Shooting Mode Dial Power Switch Power lamp VGA A XG PS VIDEO AL DU Y PLA OFF DSC PLAY Lock Button 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.
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 except during Interface Shooting. ● 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.
18 RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Dial Y PLA OFF PS VGA A XG DSC PLAY VIDEO AL DU Lock Button Snapshot (For Video Recording) Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a snapshot, or several of them in succession. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
EN PIN-UP Pin-Up mode √ FRAME Snapshot mode with frame* √ FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* √ MULTI-4 Multi-Analyser 4 19 NOTES: ● To remove the shutter sound, “BEEP/TALLY” on pg. 31. ● If Digital Zoom is used while in the “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” mode, Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X magnification. ● In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled ( pg. 34). ● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
20 RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) EN Power Switch Shooting Mode Dial PS DSC PLAY VIDEO Y PLA OFF DU AL VGA A XG Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots. Still images shot with the Shooting Mode Dial set to “VGA” or “XGA” ( pg. 15) are recorded in the MultiMediaCard. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
EN Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound of a shutter closing. 21 To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . .... when unwanted still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting Images” ( pg. 51) and delete unwanted still images. To Remove The Shutter Sound . . . .... when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” on the Menu Screen ( pg. 30, 31). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.
22 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 1 0 xW T Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
EN 23 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. 72 – 77), time code is necessary.
24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Progressive Mode Recording SNAPSHOT Button 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. 61). Recording Start/Stop Button Power Switch Y PLA DSC PLAY Lock Button DUAL A VG XGA O DE VI Shooting Mode Dial Downloaded from www.
EN 25 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.
26 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Power Switch DSC PLAY SNAPSHOT Button Y PLA OFF Lock Button Dual Shooting 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 Shooting Mode Dial to “DUAL”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Focus detection zone While focusing on a further subject 27 While focusing on a nearer subject 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.
28 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Power Switch Shooting Mode Dial Lock Button LAY PLAY CP VGA OFF HIGH SPEED Button Recording Start/Stop Button Screen during High Speed Recording or playback of images recorded in High Speed Recording mode Normal RecordStandby PAUSE 2X horizontal highdensity: Suitable for recording horizontally-moving scenes such as running. 2X vertical highdensity: Suitable for recording verticallymoving scenes such as golf.
29 Power Switch OFF PLAY PL SC AY D Lock Button Remote sensor EN PROGRESSIVE SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK Images recorded in High Speed Recording mode will offer less blur than normal images when played back in slowmotion. You can watch fast-moving action in slow-motion with superior quality. NOTE: Use the remote control unit to perform this procedure. 1 2 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 3 Press SLOW (9) for more than approx.
30 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button LAY PLAY CP Display FAD E R / W I P E 4 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. 2 3 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 4 Function menu setting depends on the function.
EN 31 Menu Screen Explanations FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 38, 39). P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 40, 41). EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 42). W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” ( pg. 43). REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference ( pg. 11).
32 CAMERA MENU RECORDING Advanced EN Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DEMO. MODE DIS Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) 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. 33 ” appears. The quality of the Refer to “Snapshot Flash” ( pg. 34). FLASH ADJ. Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” ( pg. 35). ON SCREEN LCD Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.
34 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button DS OFF LAY PLAY CP Display MANUA L ME NU 1R E T URN Menu Screen 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 AU T O F L ASH F L A S H AD J . AU T O ON FLASH OPEN Switch Flash Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in RecordStandby (墌 pg. 18, 20). •In Full Auto mode, the flash automatically fires if it is dark ( appears).
EN 35 Flash Brightness Adjustment MENU/BRIGHT Wheel When a snapshot (墌 pg. 18, 20) is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash (墌 pg. 34) 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. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
36 RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) EN Self-Timer MENU/BRIGHT Wheel 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. 1 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.
EN Shooting Mode Dial 5-Second Recording PS Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording. XGA VI DE O DUAL A VG 1 Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VIDEO”, “PS” or “DUAL”, 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 5 6 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
38 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. 40, 41). If an unusable Fade/ Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.
EN 39 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. 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.
40 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. 39). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. Shooting Mode Dial VGA VIDEO AL DU A XG PS MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Programme AE With Special Effects 1 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.
EN VIDEO ECHO*3 TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance (墌 pg. 43) is initially set to , but can be changed to your desired setting. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m to infinity. From less than 10 m, adjust the focus manually. The flash does not fire in this mode. SEPIA*1 Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look.
42 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 43 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.
44 PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video EN Power Switch OFF PLAY PL SC AY D Lock Button Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3) Stop Button (5) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
EN Power Switch OFF PLAY PL SC AY D Lock Button 45 Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4/6 during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6 again. ● If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged. After 5 minutes in the Stop mode, the camcorder’s power is automatically turned off. ● When 4/6 is pressed, the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image.
46 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video EN Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment MENU/BRIGHT Wheel OFF PLAY PL SC AY D Lock Button Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button 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 COP Y A V / S – V I D EO Menu Screen VMD20 only The following procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp ( 墌 pg. 76, 77). 1 2 3 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN 47 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. 46, 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. SOUND L Sound from the “L” channel is output in stereo.
48 PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. EN Normal Playback 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.
EN Picture Quality mode Directory and File names Index number EXIT Selected image INDEX 100-DVC00003 001 F 004 F File size 002 S 005 F VGA 49 INDEX Screen The images you shot can be displayed together with their index information. Convenient for checking images shot beforehand, the INDEX Screen also shows the Picture Quality mode, directory and file names as well as which images are protected against accidental erasure.
50 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. EN Protecting Images MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of images. When a padlock mark is displayed next to the Picture Quality Mode indication, that image cannot be deleted. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored image is displayed. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it.
EN 51 Deleting Images MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Y PLAY PLA F OF DSC Power Switch Lock Button 001 F 004 F DELETE 002 S 005 F 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. •A stored image is displayed. 2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate it to select “ ” and press it. “DSC MENU” appears. 3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “IMAGE DEL.” and press it. The Sub Menu appears.
52 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Superimposing A Print Frame A selection of print frames are stored in the camcorder. A frame can be superimposed over a still image. PUSH 1 2 3 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard. Press SNAP FRAME. The Print Frame Index Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired print frame and press it. Selection is complete. The selected print frame is superimposed over the still image.
EN 53 Initialising A MultiMediaCard MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Y PLAY PLA F OF DSC Power Switch Lock Button Display D S C ME NU Menu Screen 1R E T URN P RO T E C T I MAGE D E L . F RAME D E L . F ORMA T D PO F You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in the MultiMediaCard, including those which have been protected, are cleared. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
54 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN Print Frame Deletion MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Y PLAY PLA F OF DSC Power Switch Lock Button Display EXIT DELETE 013 F 014 F 015 F 016 F 017 F 018 F DELETE Index Screen Deletion Confirmation Screen CANC E L E X E CU TE CAUTION: While deleting print frames, never remove the MultiMediaCard or disconnect power, as this may cause the memory to be corrupted.
EN 55 TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Y PLAY PLA F OF DSC Power Switch Lock Button Display D S C ME NU 1R E T URN Menu Screen P RO T E C T I MAGE D E L . F RAME D E L . CANC E L F ORMA T AL L D PO F S E L E C TED Deletion Confirmation Screen CANC E L E X E CU TE Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 2 3 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag. 54. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
56 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) EN MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) PUSH 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).
57 MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel PUSH Display EXIT DPOF 100-DVC00021 DPOF Screen VGA 019 00 020 00 021 03 022 00 023 00 024 00 EN TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS 1 2 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 56. 3 4 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to move the green frame to the image you wish to print and press it. 5 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT upward to select “EXIT” and press it. Selection is complete. The Confirmation Screen appears. 6 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “EXECUTE” and press it.
58 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.
EN 59 C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors * When connecting the cables, open this cover. ** The Audio cable is not required for watching still ”. images with the Power Switch set to “ When the S-Video cable is not used.
60 CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections EN Power Switch To DV connector To DV OUT Core filter DV cable (commercially available) PC with DV connector-equipped capture board Power Switch To RS-232C To PC Core filter PC connection cable (provided) PC Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
EN 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. 1 2 3 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off. Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
62 DUBBING EN Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape [To use this camcorder as a player] Connector cover** To AV 1 Make sure all units are turned off, then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration. Also refer to pg. 58 and 59. 2 Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR.
EN 63 Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape [To use this camcorder as a recorder: Only for VMD20 owners] Connector cover** To AV To S-VIDEO Core filter Core filter Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (provided) 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. VCR (Playback deck) TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
64 DUBBING (cont.) EN Power Switch Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/ Sounds Between Tapes 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] To DV OUT Core filter DV cable (commercially available) To DV IN 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
EN Power Switch 65 Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/ Sounds Between Tapes [To use this camcorder as a recorder: Only for VMD20 owners] NOTE: Before the following steps, make sure that “AV/S-VIDEO” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen ( 墌 pg. 46). To DV IN Core filter DV cable (commercially available) To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV output connector 1 Make sure all units are turned off.
66 DUBBING (cont.) EN Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape. Y PLAY PLA F OF DSC Power Switch Lock Button 1 2 Load a MultiMediaCard ( pg. 12) and cassette ( pg. 10). 3 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 “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
EN Power Switch OFF PLAY PL SC AY MENU/BRIGHT Wheel D SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button V I D EO MENU 1R E T URN SOUND MOD E 1 2 B I T MOD E S Y NCHRO COP Y O F F A V / S – V I D EO ON VMD20 only 67 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard. 1 2 Load a MultiMediaCard ( pg. 12) and cassette ( pg. 10). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
68 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EN 1 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. 3 Tab Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “R03 (AAA)” 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 69 0 2 ! 3 5 4 6 8 @ $ ^ * 7 9 # % & ( ) TC200M (provided) Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to the camera position (“ ” or “ ”) . 1 Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal. 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons Zoom in/out ( pg. 22) 3 DISPLAY Button — 4 SHIFT Button — 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons — — Left/Right Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Switch set to “ ” or ”. “ Zoom in/out ( pg. 70) pg. 59, 62, 73 pg. 70, 72 pg. 70 pg.
70 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN Remote sensor FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction. 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 PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu 4O F F 1 2 3 4 5 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 71 FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERATION: Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF TC200M (provided) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT.
72 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 TC200M 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.
EN 73 MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 58 and 59. 1 Connector cover** To JLIP (EDIT) To S-VIDEO ... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector. To AV A VCR other than above . . . ... connect the editing cable to the TC200M’s PAUSE IN connector. Core filter Editing cable (provided) “Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT ... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector. A THOMSON VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.
74 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN SELECT SCENES Programme 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OU T IN –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TC TOT A L MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 00 : 00 Remote sensor TC200M (provided) 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 75 AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 12 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6). 13 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 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. •When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its RecordPause mode.
76 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) EN For More Accurate Editing Programme 1 1–– 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 IN OU T –– : ––~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TC TOT A L MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu –– : –– 00 : 00 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/BRIGHT Dial Display V I D EO ME NU 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 MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. 5 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT 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.
78 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. 31). 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. 58, 59).
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 EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 10. •The Squeeze mode is selected. •High Speed Recording is being attempted. 10. •Disengage the Squeeze mode ( pg. 32). •Do not use High Speed Recording ( pg. 28). 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. 11. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the Menu Screen.
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 81 CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright. 15. •“FLASH” is set to “ON” in the Menu Screen. •The subject is too bright. 15. •Set “FLASH” to any parameter other than “ON” in the Menu Screen (墌 pg. 34). •Push down the flash. •Press the SPOTLIGHT Button (墌 pg. 42). 16. Digital Zoom does not work. 16. •10X optical zoom is selected. •The Shooting Mode Dial is set to “DUAL”, “VGA” or “XGA”. •“P.AE/EFFECT” is set to “VIDEO ECHO” in the Menu Screen.
82 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 20. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 20. •The last selected editing scene is ending. •At the end of the last selected scene for editing, the Power Switch was set to “OFF”. •The power is off. 20. •Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording. The effects are then automatically activated (墌 pg. 38).
EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 83 CORRECTIVE ACTION 27. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. 27. •This is a result of exceedingly high contrast, and is not a malfunction. 27. 28. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. 28. •This is not a malfunction. 28. 29. During recording, the date/ time does not appear. 29. •“DATE/TIME” is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen. •Interface Shooting is performed.
84 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES 36. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 36. •The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) 36. 37.
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. 85 CORRECTIVE ACTION ———— 45. •Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly can cause damage (墌 pg. 92). ———— 46. •Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor/viewfinder indications (墌 pg. 88 – 91). 47. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 47. •A malfunction of some kind has occurred.
86 INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators EN E 1 o u p Q W 2 4 5 6 78 wq) R T 3 & Y i * ( Y PLA OFF DSC PLAY 90! U I OP # $ % ^ @ erty Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
EN Controls 1 Flash Switch [FLASH OPEN] ................ 墌 pg. 34 2 Shooting Mode Dial [PS, VIDEO, DUAL, VGA, XGA] .......... 墌 pg. 15 3 Dioptre Adjustment Control ................... 墌 pg. 8 4 Battery Release Button [BATT. RELEASE] .... 墌 pg. 7 5 •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ............... 墌 pg. 30 •LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] .................. 墌 pg. 16 6 •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. 墌 pg. 22 •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL.] .........................................
88 INDEX Indications EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 2 3* 4* 5* SP 3 5 No. Function 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. (墌 pg. 38, 39) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PS Wide mode. (墌 pg. 32) 3* Appears when in the Record-Standby mode. (墌 pg. 16) 4* Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). (墌 pg. 11) 5* Displays the tape remaining time. 6 Appears during recording.
EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 2 4 6 8 0 1* 3 MANUA L P S 4 0 xW @ T # 3 P HO T O 5 % 2 7 $ ^ 9 ! + BR I GH T – No. 1. 1. 00 12 : 00 & Function 1* Displays the power switch position. (墌 pg. 14) 2 Displays the shooting mode position. (墌 pg. 15) 3 Appears when backlight or spotlight compensation is used. (墌 pg. 42) 4 Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO (墌 pg. 34) 5 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. (墌 pg.
90 INDEX Indications (cont.) EN LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback No. 1 2 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 L1 3 45 LP 4 PS Displays the sound mode. 2 Appears blinking during Snapshot Search. (墌 pg. 19) 3 Displays the tape speed. 4 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. (墌 pg. 10) Appears when no tape is loaded.
92 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 Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. Close the LCD monitor. 3 4 To clean the lens, blow it with a blower brush, then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
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: R03 (AAA) 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 68. 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 shoulder strap or the grip. 5.
96 TERMS EN A F AC Power Adapter/Charger ..................... 墌 pg. 6, 7 Analogue Input ................................... 墌 pg. 46, 63 Animation ................................................ 墌 pg. 32 Audio Dubbing ........................................ 墌 pg. 78 Auto Date ................................................. 墌 pg. 33 Auto Focus ............................................... 墌 pg. 27 Auto Playback .......................................... 墌 pg. 48 Auto Shut off ....................
EN 97 P T Picture Quality Mode ............................... 墌 pg. 13 Picture Wipe/Dissolve ......................... 墌 pg. 38, 39 Playback Special Effects ............................ 墌 pg. 71 Playback Zoom ........................................ 墌 pg. 70 Power Switch Position .............................. 墌 pg. 14 Print Frame Deletion ........................... 墌 pg. 54, 55 Programme AE With Special Effects ..... 墌 pg. 40, 41 Progressive Mode ............................... 墌 pg.
98 SPECIFICATIONS EN Camcorder For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker : DC 6.3 V DC 7.2 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) (Using battery pack) : Approx. 4.4 W : Approx. 5.2 W : 77 mm x 94 mm x 142 mm (with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in) : Approx.
EN 99 For Connectors S-VIDEO Output : Y C : Y C Input (VMD20 only) AV Video output Video input (VMD20 only) Audio output Audio input (VMD20 only) DV Input/output (VMD20 only) Output (VMD10 only) PHONE Headphone output MIC External microphone input PC (DIGITAL STILL) Digital still output JLIP/EDIT : : : : : : : : 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.29 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.8 V (p-p) – 1.2 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.2 V (p-p) – 0.4 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, analogue 0.5 V (p-p) – 2.
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