Page 2 - ENGLISH; CONTENTS; DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATICDEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 17 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 – 25 VIDEO RECORDING ............. 19 – 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ............... 22 – 25 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 – 37 D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 27 – 28 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ...
Page 3 - EN; Using This Instruction Manual; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
2 EN Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( 墌 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 . . . .....
Page 4 - DO
EN 3 CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used forplayback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinderplayback are possible anywhere. ● Use the BPD 270 battery packs and, to recharge ...
Page 5 - ” and memory cards marked “
4 EN 䡲 This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette, SD Memory Card andMultiMediaCard. Only cassettes marked “ ” and memory cards marked “ ” or “ ” can be used with this unit. Before recording an important scene . . . .... make sure you only use cassettes with the Mini DV ma...
Page 6 - PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
EN 5 • Docking Station DS270 • Remote Control Unit TC120 • CD-ROM • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) • Editing Cable • Battery Pack BPD270 • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 (for remote control unit) • MultiMediaCard (16 MB) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of t...
Page 7 - How To Attach The Strap; Adjust the length with the adjuster.; How To Attach The Core Filter (for optional USB cable)
6 EN How To Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through theeyelet, then pass the other end through theloop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mountingsocket. To tighten the screw firmly, use acoin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster. NOTES: ● You can use the strap as a shoulder str...
Page 8 - AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION; Press + or – to select “DEMO MODE” and
EN 7 MODE DEMO – ON OF F AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes placewhen “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON”(factory-preset). 䡲 Available when the Power Switch is set to“ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. 䡲 Performing any operation during the demon-stration stops the demonstration...
Page 9 - GETTING STARTED
8 EN GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ................................................................... 9 – 10 Viewfinder Adjustment .................................................... 11 Tripod Mounting ............................................................. 11 Date/Time Sett...
Page 10 - Power; CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK; About Batteries
EN 9 Power This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets youchoose the most appropriate source of power. Do not useprovided power supply units with other equipment. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord fromthe AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/Charge...
Page 11 - USING THE BATTERY PACK; Approximate recording time; USING AC POWER
10 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) 1 2 To batterypack mount To DC OUTterminal To AC outlet AC PowerAdapter/Charger DC cord ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source,make sure that the camcorder’s poweris turned off. Failure to do so can resultin a camcorder malfunction. USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Insert...
Page 12 - Viewfinder Adjustment; Tripod Mounting
EN 11 PAUS E Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully. 3 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until theindications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. Dioptre AdjustmentControl PowerSwitch ...
Page 13 - Press + or – to select “; Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery
12 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) OF F F ADER / W I P E AM AE PROGR A CAMER L MANUA M S Y S T E DSC END AY D I S P L C AN E W. BA L RE N E ON SC L CD / T V U A O T I ME T DA T E / T I ME CODE C LOCK AD J . ––– F F O N RE T UR C LOCKAD J . 1 2 . : . 0 1 0 2 1 7 3 0 1 2 . : . 0 1 0 2 1 7 3 0 Date/Time Set...
Page 14 - Loading/Unloading A Cassette
EN 13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject acassette. 1 Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the directionof the arrow then pull the cassette holder coveropen until it locks. The cassette holder opensautomatically.• Do not touch internal components. 2 Inser...
Page 15 - Recording Mode Setting
14 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) REC MODE – S P L P MENU Button Lock Button Power lamp Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on yourpreference. 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then openthe LCD monitor fully or pull out the ...
Page 16 - Loading A Memory Card
EN 15 Memory card Clipped edge Card Cover Loading A Memory Card 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 3 Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first.• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 Close the card cover. To Unload A Memory C...
Page 17 - Picture Quality Mode Setting; Approximate Number of Storable Images
16 EN GETTING STARTED (cont.) UXGA AU TO GA V S I Z E –– T Y QUA L I – F I NE AU TO – SIZE I MAGE – XGA VGA STANDARD Picture Quality Mode Setting The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best matchyour needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available:FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). 1 Set t...
Page 18 - Operation Mode
EN 17 Operation Mode Choose the appropriate operation mode according toyour preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch. When the Power Switch is set to “ ”, “ ” appears. When set to “ ” or “ ”, there is no indication. To turn on the camcorder, set the PowerSwitch to any operation mode...
Page 19 - VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK; VIDEO RECORDING
18 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................ 19 – 21 Basic Recording .............................................................. 19 Journalistic Shooting .....................................................
Page 20 - Basic Recording; To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display
EN 19 BR I GH T 2 5 min 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min 180 ° 90 ° VIDEO RECORDING Power Lamp Recording Start/Stop Button Tape remainingtime indicator(Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display Power Switch Basic Recording NOTE: You should already have performe...
Page 21 - Journalistic Shooting; Zooming
20 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.) 1 0 x W T 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramaticresults. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCDmonitor in the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90° dow...
Page 22 - Play back a tape or use Blank Search (; When a blank portion is recorded on a tape; Seconds
EN 21 Time Code During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recordedscene 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 ...
Page 23 - VIDEO PLAYBACK; Normal Playback; SHUTTLE; Playback Special Effects
22 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK Power Switch SHUTTLE SEARCHRing ( 2 / 3 ) Play/PauseButton ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) Normal Playback 1 Load a tape ( pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To startplayback,...
Page 24 - Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable.; TV; Connections
EN 23 Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. * The Audio cable is not required for watching stillimages only. ** Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” ( pg. 24). To S-VIDEO OUT To AV OUT White toAUDIO L IN* Red toAUDIO R IN* To S-VIDEO IN To TV or VCR S-Video cable(optional) ...
Page 25 - DISPLAY; Docking Station Attachment
24 EN VIDEO PLAYBACK (cont.) NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of thebattery pack ( pg. 10). ● To monitor the picture and sound from thecamcorder without inserting a tape or memorycard, set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”, then set ...
Page 26 - Blank Search
EN 25 B L ANK S EARCH 44 Power Switch Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in themiddle of a tape to avoid time code interruption( pg. 21). 1 Load a tape ( pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button ...
Page 27 - RECORDING
26 EN DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS D.S.C. RECORDING ............................................. 27 – 28 Basic Shooting (Snapshot) ........................................ 27 – 28 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ............................................... 29 – 37 Normal Playb...
Page 28 - SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION; MEMORY; SNAPSHOT RECORDING; SNAPSHOT
EN 27 SNAP MODE – F U L L MU L T I – 4MU L T I – 9 P I N – UP F RAME D.S.C. RECORDING Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera fortaking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listedbelow. If not, do so before continuing. ● Power ( pg....
Page 31 - To view video clips (; Index Screen; E X I T; Selected File
30 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) To view video clips ( pg. 60) stored in a memory card . . . … during normal playback of image, press SET/SELECT ( pg. 84 and 85, ! SET/SELECT Button) once to engage the video clip mode. “E-CLIP” appears. Then pressing 4 / 6 can allow you to view the video clips in the L...
Page 32 - Index Playback; INDEX; Jump Playback; SELECT
EN 31 F S F S F F 1 2 3 5 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 VGA 6 I M A G E F S F S F F 1 2 3 5 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 6 E - C L I P F S F S F F 1 2 3 5 4 E X I T EXPLOSION 6 S O U N D SSC EEA LT N E C C E T L [[[ +S B / EL –T A ] / N SK E ] L EC T ] 10 / 50 JUMP MENU Index Screenfor images Index Playback You ...
Page 33 - Protecting Files; MENU; TO PROTECT A FILE
32 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F E X I T P R O T E C T 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F E X I T P R O T E C T DPOF A T FORM N RE T UR PROT EC T E DE L E T Display Power Switch MENU Button If Protection isremoved PROTECT IndexScreen Normal playback Padlock mark Normal playback Protecting ...
Page 34 - Deleting Files
EN 33 1 F 2 S 3 S 5 F 4 F 6 F D E L E T E E X I T S E EC T L E X E CU T E – CANC E L DE L E E T Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at atime or all at once. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button lo...
Page 35 - TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE; TO DELETE ALL FILES
34 EN D.S.C. PLAYBACK (cont.) TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 33. 4 Press + or – to select “CURRENT” and press SET/ SELECT . The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. 5 Press + or – to select “EXECUTE” and press SET/ SELECT . The currently d...
Page 38 - Initialising A Memory Card
EN 37 FO MA T R FO MA T R E X S T I NG I E RAS E F I L E ? S A L L E X ECU T E – CANCE L T PROT ECDE L E E T DPOF A T FORM N RE T UR CANCE LE X ECU T E Display Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime. After initialising, all files and data stored in the memorycard, includ...
Page 39 - ADVANCED FEATURES; USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
38 EN ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ............ 39 – 45 For Recording Menu ............................................... 39 – 42 For Playback Menu ................................................ 43 – 45 FOR RECORDING ...............................
Page 40 - For Recording Menu
EN 39 OF F F ADER / I P E AM AE PROGR A CAMER L MANUA M S Y S T E DSC END AY D I S P L C AN E W W . BA L RE N E ON SC L CD / T V U A O T I ME T DA T E / T I ME CODE C LOCK AD J . ––– FF O N RE T UR T Y QUA L I V G A F I NE – – E E L REC C T S – N RE T UR MODE SNAP ODE REC M S P I 1 2 B T MODE SOUNDZ...
Page 41 - Menu Screen Explanations
40 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Menu Screen Explanations CAMERA WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE W.BALANCE REC MODE SOUNDMODE ZOOM GAIN UP DIS OFF AGC AUTO OFF ON MANUAL TELEMACRO OFF ON SNAP MODE OFF5S ANIM. 5S Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 49, 50). Refer to “Program AE With Special Eff...
Page 44 - For Playback Menu
EN 43 M D O E SOUND M D O E 1 2 B I T RO S YNCH ODE REC M COP Y S T EREO – SOUND 1 S P OF F –––– N RE T UR O . O RE N E ON SC L CD / T V U A O T I ME T DA T E / T I ME CODE ––– F F O N RE T UR BE E P ME LODY N O T A L L Y ––– DEMO M ODE N O S OUND I N – C I M CAM E R S E T N RE T UR M S Y S T E AY D...
Page 45 - DISPLA
44 EN USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT (cont.) Each setting is linked with “ DISPLAY” or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( 墌 pg. 41, 42). The parameters are the same as in thedescription on pg. 41, 42. Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) DISPLA Y SYSTEM 墌 pg. 29 – 37 MEM...
Page 46 - Playback Sound
EN 45 Playback Sound During playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays thesound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu accessexplanation on pg. 43, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Scree...
Page 47 - FOR RECORDING
46 EN 5 S – 5 S OF F AN I M . FOR RECORDING 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clipsto keep the action moving. This function is available onlyfor video recording. 1 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lo...
Page 48 - Program AE With Special Effects; CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
EN 47 I C F I L HO M C L AS S S E P I A GH T TW I L I ONE MONOT SNOW S S POR T G I H T S POT L E S T ROB V I EC D EO OF F ER SHU T T 1/120 Program AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open theLCD monitor fully or pull out th...
Page 50 - and
EN 49 Fade/Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro-style scenetransitions. Use them to spice up the transitionfrom one scene to the next. You can also varytransitions from scene to scene. IMPORTANT: Some Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used withcertain modes of Program AE with specialeffects ( 墌 pg....
Page 51 - Fader And Wipe Menu; Menu
50 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen. Fade in or out with a black screen. Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen, or fadeout from colour to black and white. Fade in or out with a full-screen mosaic effect. Wipe in on a black...
Page 53 - Auto Focus
52 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) While focusing on a nearersubject While focusing on a furthersubject 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 o...
Page 54 - Exposure Control; Iris Lock
EN 53 3 Iris lock indicator BACKLIGHTButton Exposure Control Manual exposure control is recommended in thefollowing situations:• When shooting using reverse lighting or when thebackground is too bright. • When shooting on a reflective natural backgroundsuch as at the beach or when skiing. • When the...
Page 55 - White Balance Adjustment
54 EN FOR RECORDING (cont.) White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colourreproduction under various lighting. If the whitebalance is correct, all other colours will beaccurately reproduced.The white balance is usually adjusted automatically.However, more advanced camcorder...
Page 56 - Digital Sound Effects; SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION
EN 55 F S F S F F 1 2 3 5 4 E X I T EXPLOSION 6 S O U N D APPLAUSE Digital Sound Effects SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load the provided memory card ( 墌 pg. 15) and a cassette ( 墌 pg. 13). 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock ...
Page 57 - SOUND EFFECT RECORDING
56 EN SOUND EFFECT RECORDING 6 Press D.SOUND during recording. The “ ” moves and the selected sound effect is recorded onto thetape.• The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Use a headphone set to hear thesound effect. To cancel recording the sound effect midway . . . ......
Page 58 - DUBBING; Dubbing To A VCR; It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
EN 57 DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder andthe VCR. Also refer to pg. 23 and 24. 2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on theswitch, turn on the VCR’s power, and in...
Page 61 - CLIP REC
60 EN - E M AR I E L A D CY L I P E - M R AE I C L OR CD L I I N P G E - M A S I T L AN CD L B I Y P E - MA I L C L I P COMPLETED e CAR O RECORD C L I P TO D T U P SH " SNAP SHOT " Play/PauseButton ( 4 / 6 ) Power Switch E-MAIL CLIP REC Button Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On ATape To A Mem...
Page 62 - Installing The Batteries; USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
EN 61 30 ° 30 ° 5 m 1 3 2 + – + – The Full-Function Remote Control Unit can operatethis camcorder from a distance as well as the basicoperations (Playback, Stop, Pause, Fast-Forward andRewind) of your VCR. It also makes additionalplayback functions possible. Installing The Batteries The remote contr...
Page 63 - Buttons
62 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 0 ) @ $ ! #% ^ & * ( 2 3 4 68 5 79 Buttons 1 Infrared beam transmitting window 2 Zoom (T/W) Buttons 3 DISPLAY Button 4 SHIFT Button 5 SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons 6 REW Button 7 FADE/WIPE Button 8 EFFECT ON/OFF Button 9 EFFECT Butto...
Page 64 - Playback Zoom
EN 63 Press T Normal playback Left or SLOWRewind Button To move image, press (Right) while keepingSHIFT held down. PAUSE PLAY Zoom Buttons SHIFT Remote sensor Right or SLOWForward Button Up Button DownButton STOP FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow slow-speed search in either direction d...
Page 65 - PLAY
64 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF P L A O 12345 Y F B F ACK CMSSV L O ET I E ANPRD F S O I O E F STAB O E I O E C CN E T E C F H I O LM PLAYBACKEFFECT SelectMenu Remote sensor FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the v...
Page 66 - Audio Dubbing
EN 65 Audio DubStandby mode 6e PAUSE PLAY A.DUB STOP MIC Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recordedin the 12-bit mode ( pg. 40). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or ona blank portion of a tape. ● To pe...
Page 67 - Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects
66 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) PAUSE PLAY STOP 6e APPLAUSE D.SOUND Audio DubStandby mode Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 1 Load the provided memory card ( pg. 15) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 65. 2 Press MENU . The Menu Screen appears. 3 Press + or – to select “ SY...
Page 68 - Insert Editing
EN 67 PAUSE START/STOP INSERTPLAY REW 6w STOP 1 2 : 3 4 Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recordedtape, replacing a section of the original recording withminimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. Theoriginal audio remains unchanged. NOTES: ● Before performing the ...
Page 69 - MBR SET; MBR SET; SHIFT
68 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) MBR SET SHIFT 3 16 7 8 9 ` 4 25 VCR CODE LIST VCR BRANDNAME LG/GOLDSTAR 1 1 GE 1 1 9 2 9 ` 9 4 MAGNAVOX 9 5 1 1 7 1 7 6 MITSUBISHI 6 7 6 8 NEC 3 7 3 8 PHILIPS 1 9 9 5 1 1 9 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 JVC 9 1 9 6 9 3 DAEWOO 1 8 HITACHI 6 6 6 3 ABC CODE VCR BRANDNAME PHI...
Page 70 - MAKE CONNECTIONS; A THOMSON VCR equipped with a Remote
EN 69 DISPLAY MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg. 23 and 24. 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 aRemote PAUSE connector but equippedwith an R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the ...
Page 71 - SELECT SCENES
70 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 1 2345678 – – : – – ~ ~~~~~~~ – – : – – 0 : 0 0 0 – – TOT A L CODE T I ME N I OU T MODE PLAY CANCEL R.A.EDITON/OFF FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT SELECT SCENES 4 Point the remote control at the camcorder’s remotesensor. Press PLAY ( 4 ) and then press R.A.ED...
Page 72 - AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
EN 71 PAUSE START/STOP VCR REC STBY R.A.EDITON/OFF 12345 6 78 0 0 : 2 5 ~ 0 2 : 0 5 – – 0 7 : 1 8 ~ 0 8 : 3 1 – – – –0 3 : 3 3 ~ 0 5 : 5 3 1 3 : 1 5 1 5 : : 5 5 ~ ~ ~~ 1 6 : 2 9 – – – – – – – – – – – – N I OU T MODE 0 9 : 3 0 ~ 1 6 : 3 0 9 : 3 9 TOT A L CODE T I ME AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind...
Page 73 - For More Accurate Editing; DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
72 EN R.A.EDITON/OFF 1 2345678 – – : – – ~ ~~~~~~~ – – N I OU T MODE RO S YNCH O . 1 – – – : – – 0 : 0 0 0 TOT A L CODE T I ME For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause toRecord mode faster than others. Even if you begin editingfor the camcorder and the VCR at exactly...
Page 74 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
EN 73 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS To DV DV cable(optional) To DVconnector PC with DV connector PC To USB USB cable(optional) To USBconnector Core filter Core filter OR [A] Using USB cable [B] Using DV cable NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the batt...
Page 75 - REFERENCES
74 EN REFERENCES REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ................................................................... 75 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 76 – 81 USER MAINTENANCE .................................................. 82 INDEX ..........................................
Page 76 - DETAILS; I T E M S
EN 75 DETAILS I T E M S N O T E S ❍ Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. Ifthe environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete. ❍ Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack. ❍ Charging ti...
Page 77 - SYMPTOM; TROUBLESHOOTING
76 EN SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No power is supplied. 2. “SET DATE/TIME!” appears. 3. Recording cannot beperformed. 4. There is no picture. 5. Some functions are notavailable using the MENU Button. 6. The focus does not adjustautomatically. 7. The cassette will not...
Page 83 - USER MAINTENANCE; PUSH HERE; Cleaning The Camcorder; Hatch
82 EN USER MAINTENANCE OPEN/EJECT Switch PUSH HERE Cassette holder Cleaning The Camcorder 1 To clean the exterior, wipe gently with a softcloth.Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring itwell to wipe off heavy dirt. Then wipe againwith a dry cloth. 2 Open the LCD monitor. Wipe gently with a soft...
Page 85 - Controls, Connectors And Indicators
84 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators # 1 3 2 6 u 8 9 0 ! @ $ %^ & * 4 5 e i y t W o p Y ( U ) q Q w O 7 r I T R E
Page 87 - Indications; SO
86 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. ( 墌 pg. 41) 2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( 墌 pg. 49, 50) 3 Rotates while the tape is running. ( 墌 pg. 19) 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( 墌 pg...
Page 89 - LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback; S EARCH
88 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( 墌 pg. 43, 45) 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. ( 墌 pg. 25) Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. ( 墌 pg. 31, 55) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( 墌 pg. 14) 4 Appears while a tape ...
Page 90 - Warning Indications; TAPE END
EN 89 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: highRemaining power level: exhaustedAs the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator blinks.When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. ( 墌 pg....
Page 91 - COPYING FAILED
90 EN Indications Function ● Appears if Insert Editing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LPmode. ( 墌 pg. 67) ● Appears if INSERT ( w ) on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”. ( 墌 pg. 67) ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this...
Page 92 - General Battery Precautions; Do not recharge the provided batteries.; Battery Packs; CAUTIONS; Cassettes
EN 91 General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it isbeing operated correctly, the batteries are ex-hausted. Replace them with fresh ones.Use only the following batteries: AAA (R03) size x 2Please make note of the following rules for batteryuse. When misused, the b...
Page 93 - Memory Cards; While the memory card is being accessed (during; LCD Monitor; Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD; Main Unit; Dirty heads can cause the following problems:
92 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards, besure to read the following cautions:1. During use . . . .... make sure the memory card bears the SD or MultiMediaCard mark. .... make sure the memory card is positioned properly when inserting. 2. While the memory car...
Page 94 - Serious malfunctioning; How To Handle A CD-ROM
EN 93 Serious malfunctioning If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unitimmediately and consult your local THOMSONdealer. The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlleddevice. External noise and interference (from aTV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function-ing properly. In such cases, first d...
Page 95 - TERMS
94 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ 墌 pg. 49, 50 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. 墌 pg. 22 5-Second Recording Mode ....................... 墌 pg. 46 Frame-By-Frame Playback ........................ 墌 pg. 63 G Gain Up ....................................
Page 97 - SPECIFICATIONS; Camcorder; For General; For Digital Video Camera
96 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder For General Power supply : DC 6.3 V (Using AC Power Adapter/Charger) DC 7.2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on : Approx. 4.1 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.0 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 43 mm x 115 mm x 80 mm (with the ...
Page 98 - For Connectors; AC Power Adapter/Charger ACD270
EN 97 For Connectors AV Video output : 1 V ( p-p ) , 75 Ω , analogue Audio output : 300 mV (rms), 1 k Ω , analogue, stereo DV Input/output : 4-pin, IEEE 1394 compliant AC Power Adapter/Charger ACD270 Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption : 23 W Output Charge : DC 7....
Page 99 - HELPLINE THOMSON
98 EN You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0845 601 3093, from 16 October 2000 (for Great Britain, all calls will be charged at local rate). www.thomson-europe.com HELPLINE THOMSON
