Thomson VMD 22 - Manual

E N 5 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when“DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops thedemonstration temporarily. If no operation...

6 E N GETTING STARTED 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 ...

E N 7 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 the terminal end 1 of t...

8 E N PAUS E Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip. 2 Pass your right hand through the loop and graspthe grip. 3 Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easilyoperate the START/STOP Button and PowerZoom Lever. Refasten the Velcro strip. Viewfinder Adjustment 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” whi...

E N 9 4 F AD WW RO FFF E II A F AAA R PPNFDDD / EED EEE W –– O RRR I SS M ––– P CH W BB E RU H L. O T I A W LT T C LE EK R 1 OD T C RNA I L DE T M OA I TSEE CD SUC / K J PRR T C . L NE I O A E M D Y NEE MEN 1 U . 1 12 . : 00 00 Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times,...

1 0 E N 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 direction ofthe arrow then pull the cassette holder cover openuntil it locks. The cassette holder opens automati-cally.• Do not touch internal components. 2 I...

E N 1 1 1 R SZS GB I D R E OONA EDE E C UOA I E M C T N M PNPN O AU M D / U . M R O M U T M EN D M O PAB M R E O D LE O A D E L RD E Y E ME S L N P P U Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “ ” w...

1 2 E N GETTING STARTED (cont.) MultiMediaCard Clipped edge Card Cover Loading A MultiMediaCard 1 Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 2 Open the card cover. 3 Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first.• Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. 4 To close the card cover, pus...

E N 1 3 XGA F I NE Picture Quality/Size Mode Setting Picture quality and size can be selected to best match yourneeds. Four different modes are available: XGA (1024 x768 pixels) FINE, XGA STD, VGA (640 x 480 pixels) FINEand VGA STD, listed in order of quality. 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pre...

1 4 E N GETTING STARTED (cont.) F . AU TO Operation Mode Choose the appropriate opration mode according toyour preference using the POWER Switch, OperationSwitch and MODE Dial. When the Operation Switch is set to “ ”, “F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ ”, there is no indication. To turn on the camcord...

E N 1 5 DUA L P S VIDEO DU A L D S C MODE MODE Dial F unction • Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in aMultiMediaCard simultaneously( pg. 24). • File size of still images: 640 x 480 pixels • Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode. • Allows you to record video and sti...

1 6 E N 180 ° 90 ° 2 5 90 min 89 min 3 min 2 min 1 min 0 min min BR I GH T RECORDING Basic Recording For Video POWER Lamp Tally lamp(lights whilerecording isin progress) MODE Dial START/STOP Button Tape remainingtime indicator(Approximate) (Now calculating) (Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking) Display T...

E N 1 7 Self-Recording JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations, different shooting angles mayprovide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorderin the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor inthe most convenient direction. It can rotate 270 ° (90 ° downward, 180 ° upward). NOTES: ● When you use th...

1 8 E N FULLSnapshot modewith no frame* PIN-UPPin-Up mode 1 RS Z S GB I D REOO N AEDE ECU O A I E M C T N M P NPNO AU M D / U . M RO M U T M END M O PAB M R E O D LE O A D E L RD E Y E ME F P N U I U L N L – UP RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) This feature l...

E N 1 9 XGA F I NE 1 0 / 2 4 RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Basic Shooting (Snapshot) You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera fortaking snapshots. NOTE: You should already have performed the procedures listed below. Ifnot, do so before continuing. ● Power ( ...

2 0 E N 1 0 x W T 1 xW T 1 0 xW T 20xW T 40xW T RECORDING Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Zoom in (T: Telephoto) Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Power Zoom Lever Zoom display FEATURE: Zooming PURPOSE: To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneouschange in image magnification. OPERATION: Zoom ...

E N 2 1 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 recordedscene on the tape during playback.If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00”(minute:seco...

2 2 E N Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images (successivejitter-free still images) onto a tape. Images can then playedback jitter-free, with superior quality. High-resolution stillimages can also be processed on a personal computer orcan be printed out ( pg. 59). 1 Set t...

E N 2 3 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which, unlike conventional interlace scanning, is able topick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan. Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable ofoutputting 50 full Frames* per second — twice ...

2 4 E N F O C U S B A C K L IG H T EXP OSURE RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in aMultiMediaCard simultaneously. In other words, it ispossible to store still images in the MultiMediaCardwithout interrupting...

E N 2 5 FOCUS FOCUS 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 obtainabl...

2 6 E N 1 D S5T WW FF R I ESE II LL E S L L DNAA M T F EEDSS AU – HH NR T MM C UN I AOU A A M CD T D L E RE J R O . ME O O N F N U F 4 F AD WW RO FFF E II A F AAA R PPNFDDD / EED EEE W –– O RRR I SS M ––– P CH W BB E RU H L. O T I A W LT T C LE EK R 1 OD T C RNA I L DE T M OA I TSEE CD SUC / K J PRR...

E N 2 7 Menu Screen Explanations : Factory-preset CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE CAMERA MENU FADER/WIPE P.AE/EFFECT W.BALANCE REC MODE SOUNDMODE ZOOM GAIN UP BEEP/TALLY SNAPMODE IDNUMBER 12 BIT 16 BIT 10X 40X 200X NOTE: The “ CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Operation Switch is set to both “ ” a...

2 8 E N Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) DIS SELF-TIMER 5S TELEMACRO WIDEMODE DEMO.MODE CAMERA MENU Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “D...

E N 2 9 NOTES: ● The “MANUAL MENU” settings are effective only when the Operation Switch is set to “ ”. ● “DISPLAY MENU” functions which are set when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” are also applied when the POWER Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 41). “CLOCK ADJ.” only appears when the POWER Switch is set ...

3 0 E N 1 DS 5T WW F F R I ESE II L L ESL L DN A A M T F EED S S AU – H H NR T MM C UN I AOU A A M CD T D L E RE J R O . ME A AOO N U UN F U T T F O O RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Snapshot Flash The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record-Standby ( pg. 18, 19...

E N 3 1 1 DS 5T WW F F R I ESE II L L ESL L DNA A M T F EEDS S AU – H H NR T MM C UN I AOU A A M CD T D L E RE J R O . MEN 2 U Flash Brightness Adjustment 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...

3 2 E N 1 D S 5T WW FF R I E SE II LL ES L L DNAA M T F EEDSS AU – HH NR T MM C UN I AOU A A M CD T D L E RE J R O . ME O O N F N U F Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator canbecome part of the scene in a more natural way, addingthe final touch to a memorable picture. 1 Set th...

3 4 E N RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) 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 ...

E N 3 5 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 fade outfrom colour to black and white. Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower leftcorner, or wipe out fro...

3 6 E N 1/501/1001/250 1/501/1001/250 4 P 12 . SSV SSS A LL I O HHH E OOD F UUU / WW E F TTT E O TTT F EEE F 12E RRR E C C H T O RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to “ ”, then set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressi...

E N 3 7 F S F S F F 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 0 0 6 S O U N D Digital Sound Effects SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load a multimedia card on which you have storedsome sound effects ( 墌 pg. 12) and a cassette ( 墌 pg.10). 2 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lo...

3 8 E N RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment 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...

E N 3 9 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 operatorscontrol th...

4 0 E N F O C U S B A C K L IG H T EXPO SURE PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Play/Pause Button ( 4 / 6 ) Stop Button ( 5 ) 1 Load a tape ( 墌 pg. 10). 2 Set the POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. To startplayb...

E N 4 1 1 S 1S RB A R O 2YEL V E U BNCA / VT N I C N S I U D T H M K – DR RO CV EN M MOD S O I O O O ERPD D D CYE M E E H O EN S SS U T OO E UU R NN E DD O L R 1 OD T RNA I DE T M I TSE E SUC / PRRT C L NE I O A E M D Y NE E ME O O N F N U F Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The following procedur...

4 2 E N 1 2 B I T / SOUND 1 S P 4 2 5 . 1 1 27 . : 03 00 T C 1 2 : 3 4 : 2 4 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 accessexplana...

E N 4 3 1 S1S R B A RO 2YE L V EUBNC A / VTN I C N S I UD T H M K – DR RO CV EN MMOD S O I O OO E R PD DD C YE M EE H O EN SSS C E U T OO A X EUU N E RNN C C EDD E U O L T L R E B L ANK S EARCH 44 POWER Switch MENU Wheel Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in themiddle of a ...

4 4 E N E - M R AE I C L OR CD L I I N P G E - M R C AE O I C M L O P R L CD E L I T I N E P G D E - M R AE I C L OR CD L I I N P G After approx. 20 seconds orwhen START/STOP is pressed POWER Switch Playback Screen START/STOP Button PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.) E-Mail Clip Recording ...

E N 4 5 I M 1 A 3 G / E 24 100 – 0013 I M 1 A 0 G / E 24 100 – 0010 I M 1 A 1 G / E 24 100 – 0011 I M 1 A 2 G / E 24 100 – 0012 F O C U S B A C K L IG H T EXPOSURE POWER Switch Normal Playback Images shot with the camcorder are automaticallynumbered, then stored in numerical order in theMultiMediaCa...

4 6 E N 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F E X I T 100-DVC00003 VGA 0 0 6 F I M A G E Index number Selected file Picture Quality/Sizemode: Appears onlywhen displaying stillimages Protect icon POWER Switch Index Screen The files you stored can be displayed together with theirindex information. C...

E N 4 7 F S F S F F 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 VGA 0 0 6 I M A G E F S F S F F 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 0 0 6 E - C L I P F S F S F F 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 E X I T 100-DVC00001 0 0 6 S O U N D Playback Screen Index Playback You can view or li...

4 8 E N 1 I I SSEEFDF R M MOO –– RPO E A AUUCCAOR M T G GNN LL M F M EU E EDD II E A M R PP T ON P DPD D R R EREPDE Y O L O LREL . ... O L. ENU M .. 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F 0 0 6 F E X I T P R O T E C T 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F 0 0 6 F E X I T P R O T E C T Display POW...

E N 4 9 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F 0 0 6 F D E L E T E E X I T C E A X N E M C C E E U M L T O E RY MENU Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a timeor all at once. 1 Set the POWER Switch to “ MEMORY PLAY ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the...

5 0 E N PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) 1 II SSEEFD F R MMOO –– RP O EAAUUCCA O R M T GGNN LL M F M EUEEDD II E A M R PP T ON PDPD D R R EREPDE Y O L O LREL .... O L. ENU M .. E M X E M I S M ASO C E O YTU A X R I N N E Y END C C RG E U E SPF E N ERF U EE – C ST ES T M A E L T MENU Whe...

E N 5 1 E X I T 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 6 E X I T FRAME 5 F R A M E Superimposing A Snap Frame A selection of snap frames are stored in the camcorder. Aframe can be superimposed over a still image. 1 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard. 2 Press SNAP FRAME . The Snap Frame Index...

5 2 E N 0 1 3 F 0 1 4 F 0 1 5 F 0 1 7 F 0 1 6 F 0 1 8 F D E L E T E E X I T C E A X N E M C C E E U M L T O E RY MENU Snap Frame Deletion A snap frame created on a PC can be transferred to aMultiMediaCard using the provided software. Snap framesthat have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can bede...

E N 5 3 1 II SSEE F D F R MMOO –– R P O EAAUUCC A OR M T GGNN LL M F M EUEEDD II E A M R PP T ON PDPD D R R EREPD E Y O L O LRE L .... O L . M .. EN C A S U A L E N L L C E E C L T C E A X N E M C C E E U M L T O E RY MENU TO DELETE ALL SNAP FRAMES 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag. 52. 2 Rotate th...

5 6 E N CONNECTIONS Basic Connections 1 2 These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TVinstruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal B. Connection to a TV or VCR equi...

E N 5 7 NOTES: ● It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the batterypack ( 墌 pg. 7). ● When connecting the cables, make sure toconnect the ends with a core filter to thecamcorder. The core filter reduces interference. ● To monitor the picture and sound fr...

5 8 E N CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A PersonalComputer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by usingthe provided software when connected as shown in theillustration. It is also possible to transfer still images to a PCwith a DV connector-equipped capture board installe...

6 0 E N DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR [To use this camcorder as a player] 1 Following the illustration, connect the camcorder andthe VCR. Also refer to pg. 56 and 57. 2 Set the camcorder’s POWER Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on theswitch, turn on the VCR’s power, and insert th...

E N 6 1 VCR TV * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. POWER Switch To S S-Videocable(optional) Red toAUDIO R Yellow toVIDEO* White toAUDIO L Audio/Video cable[RCA plug to RCAplug] (optional) Lock Button Core filter Dubbing From A VCR [To use this camcorder as a recorder] 1 Make sure all units ...

6 4 E N TP OUS CH OP " YSN T A O P S T H AO PT E " POWER Switch Rewind Button ( 2 ) Fast-Forward Button ( 3 ) Dubbing Images Stored In AMultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape. 1 Load a MultiMediaCard ( 墌 pg. 12) and cassette ( 墌 pg. 10). 2 Set the POWER...

66 EN 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...

68 EN USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Press T Normal playback Left or SLOW Rewind Button To move image,press (Right) while keepingSHIFT held down. PAUSE PLAY Zoom Buttons SHIFT Remote sensor Right or SLOW Forward Button Up Button DownButton STOP FEATURE: Slow-Motion Playback PURPOSE: To allow ...

EN 69 P 4 L O A F12345 Y F BACK 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 PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLAYBACKEFFECT SelectMenu Remote sensor FEATURE: Playback Special Effects PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the videoplayback image. OPERATION: 1) To s...

70 EN VCR CODE LIST 6 26 47 7 MITSUBISHI 6 76 8 NEC 3 73 8 GRUNDIG 1 43 4 HITACHI 6 66 3 PANASONIC 1 31 71 19 41 8 JVC 9 19 69 3 BLAUPUNKT AKAI 9 79 83 2 FERGUSON 1 3 ABC VCR BRANDNAME BUTTONS (A) (B) SANYO 3 63 5 SHARP 1 51 ` TOSHIBA 6 96 1 SONY 6 56 `3 93 1 THOMSON,TELEFUNKEN,SABA,NORDMENDE 9 19 6...

EN 71 DISPLAY 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 aremote pause connector but equipped withan R.A. EDIT connector . . . ... connect the ...

72 EN 1 2345678 —— TT I O M T — EA I — L N : C — O — D ~~~~~~~~ E O —0 U —0 T :: —0 —0 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.EDIT ON/ OFF on the remote control. The Ra...

EN 73 12345 6 78 — — — — TT I O M T 00001— EA I 07395— L N :::::: C 21335— O 58305— D ~~~~~~~~ E O 00011 1 U 28536 69 T ::::: :: 03512 33 51350 09 M — — O — — DE —— — —— — PAUSE VCR REC STBY REW STOP CANCEL R.A.EDITON/OFF FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR 11 Rewind the tape in th...

74 EN 1 2345678 —— TT I O M T — EA I — L N : C — O — D ~~~~~~~~ E O —0 U —0 T :: —0 —0 MODE R.A.EDITON/OFF USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) 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 ...

76 EN 6e PAUSE PLAY DISPLAY A.DUB STOP USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (cont.) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded inthe 12-bit mode ( pg. 27). NOTES: ● Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on ablank porti...

EN 77 EXPLOS I ON 6e PAUSE PLAY STOP EDIT IN/OUT Audio DubStandby mode Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 1 Load the provided MultiMediaCard ( pg. 12) and perform step 1 and 2 of page 76. 2 Press EDIT IN / OUT so that “ ” appears. • To select the sound effect, press INDEX to display t...

78 EN 1 2 1 2 3 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 w...

EN 79 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 wheel. 6. The focus does not adjustautomatically. 7. The cassette will not ...

80 EN TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 11. The colour of Snapshot looksstrange. 12. Although Snapshot isattempted, flash does nottake place. 13. Although a Snapshot is takenwith the flash, Red-EyeReduction does not takeplace. 14. The image taken usingSnapshot is too ...

EN 85 INDEX Docking Station 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 thepro...

86 EN INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators O F O C U S B A C K L IG H T EXPO SURE 2 3 4 5 6 7 o u i & ( * ) @ ! 9 8 0 # ^ % $ t Y U R E W e w Q T p d s r Pa y I q VMD22 EN(66/100) 29/08/00, 15:47 86

EN 87 Controls 1 Not applicable 2 PRINT FRAME Button .......................... pg. 51 3 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button ...................... pg. 44 4 START/STOP Button ............................. pg. 16 5 • Power Zoom Lever [T/W] .................. pg. 20 • Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL.] .........

88 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 1 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. ( pg. 34, 35) 2 Appears when in the Squeeze, Cinema or PSWide mode. ( pg. 28) 3 *Displays the recording mode (SP or LP). ( pg. 11) 4 *Displays the tape remaining time. ( p...

EN 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording F P . S 2 A 4 U 0 P T x 3 H B O O R W T I E O G X H P T L T OS I ON 1 . 1 12 . : 00 00 1 * 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 9 # % ^ $ * & 0 ! @ 1 *Appears when the Operation switch is set to “ ”. ( pg. 14) 2 Displays the shooting mode ...

90 EN INDEX Indications (cont.) LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 1 Displays the sound mode. ( pg. 41, 42) 2 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. ( pg. 37) 3 Displays the tape speed. ( pg. 11) 4 Appears while a tape is running. 4 : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle sear...

EN 91 Indications Function Displays the battery remaining power.Remaining power level: high Remaining 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. ( pg....

92 EN Indications Function ● Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while thiscamcorder is being used as a recorder. ● Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to aMultiMediaCard (as digital stills or video clips):– when no MultiMediaCard is loaded.– when the MultiMedi...

EN 93 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 2 Please make note of the following rules for batteryuse. When misused, the...

94 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes, be sure toread 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 previouslyrecorded video and audio sig...

EN 95 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...

96 EN TERMS F Fade-In/Out ........................................ pg. 34, 35 Fast-Forward The Tape .............................. pg. 40 5-second recording mode ......................... pg. 33 Flash .................................................. pg. 30, 31 Frame-By-Frame Playback ................

98 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. 4.6 W LCD monitor on, viewfinder off : Approx. 5.5 W Dimensions (W x H x D) : 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm (with the ...

EN 99 For Connectors 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 Headphone output : ø3.5 mm, stereo AC Power Adapter/Charger AC 2200 Power requirement : AC 110 V to 240 V ` , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consump...

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