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THOMSON VMD 6 User Manual

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  • Page 1 35126120-vmd6-GB 1/08/00 14:24 Page Cov1 VMD 6 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VMD6 INSTRUCTIONS VMD6 EN (Sommaire) ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 13 RECORDING 14 – 30 Basic Recording For Video ... 14 Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) ... 17 Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C..18 Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.

  • Page 3: Vmd6 En(02/39)

    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 •...
  • Page 4 Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun. This can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a risk of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user. When carrying, be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap.

  • Page 5: Provided Accessories

    •AC Power Adapter/ AC 600 •Cable Adapter •MultiMediaCard (16 MB) • Lens Cap (Already attached to the camcorder) •Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin, and the other has 1 ring around the pin. VMD6 EN(02/39) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •Remote Control Unit TC 200 M •...

  • Page 6: Automatic Demonstration

    How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional S-Video cable. The Core Filter reduces interference. 3 cm Stopper Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx. stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core ends of the Core Filter.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    To AC outlet Battery pack BAT 600 AC Power Adapter/Charger POWER DC OUT connector indicator CHARGE indicator Battery pack Fully charging time BAT 600 approx. 1 hr. 30 min. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C.
  • Page 8 BATTERY RELEASE Button ATTENTION: Before detaching the power source, make sure that the camcorder’s power is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction. USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter/Charger (connect as shown in the illustration). NOTES: The provided AC Power Adapter/Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240 V.

  • Page 9: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Power Zoom Lever Recording Start/Stop button Power Switch Dioptre Adjustment Control PAUSE VMD6 EN(02/39) GETTING STARTED Grip Adjustment 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.

  • Page 10: Date/Time Settings

    MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Power lamp Display – – – – – DISPLAY MENU VMD6 EN(02/39) Date/Time Settings The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg.

  • Page 11: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Erase protection tab* Make sure the window side is facing out. Cassette holder OPEN/EJECT Switch Cassette holder cover PUSH HERE * To Protect Valuable Recordings ..slide the erase protection tab on the back of the tape in the direction of “SAVE”. This prevents the tape from being recorded over.

  • Page 12: Loading A Multimediacard

    Card Cover MultiMediaCard Clipped edge VMD6 EN(02/39) Loading A MultiMediaCard Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Push the latch upward to 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.

  • Page 13: Recording Mode Setting

    MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Lock Button Power lamp Display Menu Screen Sub Menu Menu Screen DARD Sub Menu Approximate Number of Storable Images Picture Quality MultiMediaCard Mode 16 MB (provided) FINE STANDARD NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture Quality mode as well as the composition of the subjects in the images.

  • Page 14: Operation Mode

    To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Power Switch Lock Button Power lamp When the Power Switch is set to “ “F. AUTO” appears. When set to “ “...

  • Page 15: Recording

    Power Switch Lock Button Power lamp Recording Start/Stop Button Display Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate) 90 min 89 min (Now calculating) 0 min 1 min (Blinking) (Blinking) Tally lamp (lights while recording is in progress) MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel BR I GHT – PUSH OPEN Button VIDEO/DSC Switch VMD6 EN(02/39)

  • Page 16: Journalistic Shooting

    NOTES: When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead. The image will not appear simultaneously in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder . The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached.

  • Page 17: Recording 14

    SNAPSHOT Button Power Switch MODE Button Lock Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Snapshot mode FUL L FRAME MULTI-9 Snapshot mode with Multi-Analyser 9 frame* FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* MULTI-4 PIN-UP Multi-Analyser 4 Pin-Up mode* * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.

  • Page 18: Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.s.c.)

    RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button MODE Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality mode, etc.

  • Page 19: Basic Recording For Video And D.s.c

    RECORDING Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW 1 0 xW 20xW 40xW Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 0 xW Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio Power Zoom Lever Power Switch VMD6 EN(02/39) Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Zooming FEATURE: PURPOSE:...
  • Page 20 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).
  • Page 21 RECORDING LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) DANGER The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

  • Page 22: Video And D.s.c

    RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Focus detection zone Auto Focus FEATURE: 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.

  • Page 23: Advanced Features For

    RECORDING Power Switch MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Lock Button Display Menu Screen – – – – – DARD Sub Menu Normal Screen VMD6 EN(02/39) Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy-to-use, on-screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings ( Set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 24 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( FADER/WIPE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( EXPOSURE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” W.BALANCE pg. 30). Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your prefer- REC MODE ence (...
  • Page 25 RECORDING Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, DEMO. etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
  • Page 26 Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ WIND sound will change. This is normal. Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. Does not reset all settings to the factory-preset. CANCEL RESET Resets all settings to the factory-preset. EXECUTE Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date, time and time code) from appearing on the connected TV screen.

  • Page 27: Fade/Wipe Effects

    RECORDING 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 ( pg.
  • Page 28 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — MOSAIC FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE —...
  • Page 29 RECORDING IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 27). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Display P. A Menu Screen 1/50 1/50...

  • Page 30: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control 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. •...

  • Page 31: White Balance Adjustment

    RECORDING White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting. If the white balance is correct, all other colours will be accu- rately 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.

  • Page 32: Playback

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Play/Pause Button (4/6) Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button Stop Button (5) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) Speaker VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch) Power Switch Lock Button Still Playback: Pauses during playback. 1) Press 4/6 during playback.

  • Page 33: Advanced Features For Video

    Power Switch Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Recording Start/Stop Button Display Menu Screen * Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 25). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 25. NOTES: It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote...

  • Page 34: Playback Sound

    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. 32, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

  • Page 35: Basic Playback For D.s.c

    Rewind (2) Fast-Forward (3) Button Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Power Switch Lock Button To display the next image Display 100 – 0010 10 / 50 100 – 0011 11 / 50 100 – 0012 12 / 50 100 –...

  • Page 36: Index Playback

    Picture Quality mode Index number Selected image < > EXIT INDEX 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F Protect icon Power Switch Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Menu Screen...

  • Page 37: Advanced Features For D.s.c

    Power Switch Lock Button MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Stop (5) Button Play/Pause (4/6) Button VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display VMD6 EN(02/39) PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. Slide Show You can run through all the images stored in memory automatically in numerical order.

  • Page 38: Protecting Images

    MENU/BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen < > E X I T PROTECT PROTECT Index Screen 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F...

  • Page 39: Deleting Images

    PLAYBACK MENU/BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Lock Button Power Switch Display < > E X I T DELETE 0 0 1 FX 0 0 2 SX 0 0 3 S DELETE Index Screen 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F...
  • Page 40 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Lock Button Power Switch Display Menu Screen VMD6 EN(02/39) Initialising A MultiMediaCard You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime. After initialising, all images and data stored in the MultiMediaCard, including those which have been protected, are cleared.

  • Page 41: Connections

    These are some basic types of connections. When making the connections, refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals. A. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal To AV Core filter Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug]...
  • Page 42 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 when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “ Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

  • Page 43: Advanced Connections

    Connector cover* To DV IN/OUT DV cable** To DV connector PC with DV connector-equipped capture board When connecting the cable, open this cover. ** Use the DV cable provided with the capture board. VMD6 EN(40/80) CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Power Switch To PC (DIGITAL PHOTO)
  • Page 44 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. Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off.

  • Page 45: Dubbing

    Power Switch To AV Core filter Connector To S cover** Audio/Video cable Core filter [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and connectors “Y/C”/“CVBS” If your VCR has a video out SCART connector, select switch use the provided cable adapter.

  • Page 46: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    Power Switch Connector cover* DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable To DV IN/OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector When connecting the cable, open this cover. To Use This Camcorder As A Recorder . . . 1. Turn the Power Switch to “ 2.

  • Page 47: Dubbing Images Stored In A Multimediacard To A Tape

    Power Switch Recording Start/Stop Button Lock Button Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3) VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display VMD6 EN(40/80) DUBBING Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape. Load a MultiMediaCard ( pg.

  • Page 48: Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Multimediacard

    Power Switch MODE Button SNAPSHOT Button Lock Button MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Play/Pause Button (4/6) VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.) Display VMD6 EN(40/80) Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard. Load a MultiMediaCard ( pg.

  • Page 49: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT – – Remote sensor Transmitted beam effective area VMD6 EN(40/80) 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.
  • Page 50 Buttons Infrared beam transmitting window Zoom (T/W) Buttons DISPLAY Button SHIFT Button SLOW Rewind/Forward Buttons Left/Right Buttons REW Button FADE/WIPE Button EFFECT ON/OFF Button EFFECT Button PAUSE IN Connector START/STOP Button MBR SET Button SNAPSHOT Button Up Button INSERT Button* Down Button A.

  • Page 51: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor Zoom Buttons Up Button SHIFT Down Button Left or SLOW Rewind Button PLAY PAUSE STOP Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Press T To move image, press while keeping SHIFT held down. Playback Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE:...

  • Page 52: Playback Special Effects

    BACK PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF VMD6 EN(40/80) Playback Special Effects FEATURE: PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT.

  • Page 53: Random Assemble Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VCR (Recording deck) SHIFT 7 8 9 ` VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND BUTTONS VCR BRAND NAME (A) (B) NAME AKAI PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG SANYO HITACHI SELECO, SHARP SONY MITSUBISHI THOMSON, TELEFUNKEN, PANASONIC SABA, NORDMENDE TOSHIBA VMD6 EN(40/80)

  • Page 54: Make Connections

    To AV Core filter Connector To S cover** Audio/Video cable Core filter [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided) S-Video cable (optional) Editing cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* connectors “Y/C”/“CVBS” If your VCR has the video out SCART connector, select switch use the provided cable adapter.
  • Page 55 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme MODE Random Assemble — — — — — — Editing Menu — — — — Remote sensor FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL NOTES: When choosing a scene, set Edit-In and Edit-Out points so that there is a relatively large difference between them.

  • Page 56: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    Recording Start/Stop Button Random Assemble — — Editing Menu — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Remote Sensor FADE/WIPE EFFECT EDIT IN/OUT CANCEL VMD6 EN(40/80) AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).

  • Page 57: For More Accurate Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Programme 1 MODE Random Assemble — — — — — — Editing Menu — — — — (Recording deck) Remote sensor R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VMD6 EN(40/80) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
  • Page 58 MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display 1 . 0 Remote sensor (Recording deck) R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VMD6 EN(40/80) ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING 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.

  • Page 59: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch Remote sensor Stereo microphone PLAY STOP VMD6 EN(40/80) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg. 23). NOTES: Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio, on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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;...
  • Page 61 SYMPTOM 7. The cassette will not load properly. 8. The MultiMediaCard will not load properly. 9. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 10. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 11. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 12. Digital Zoom does not work.
  • Page 62 SYMPTOM 16. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 17. The picture wipe function does not work. 18. Scene transition does not go as expected. 19. The Video Echo mode does not work. 20. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated.
  • Page 63 SYMPTOM 22. White Balance cannot be activated. 23. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. 24. When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. 25. During recording, the date/ time does not appear.
  • Page 64 SYMPTOM 31. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 32. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 33. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 34. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 35. A MultiMediaCard cannot be played back.
  • Page 65 SYMPTOM 40. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 41. An unusual mark appears. 42. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 43. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/ Charger does not light. 44.

  • Page 66: User Maintenance

    USER MAINTENANCE After Use Turn off the camcorder. Slide and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow, then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Remove the cassette. Press “PUSH HERE” to close the cassette holder. •Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically.

  • Page 67: Index

    VMD6 EN(40/80) INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 3 4 5 6 7 8 & * ( ) 28/08/00, 16:08...

  • Page 68: Other Parts

    Controls Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] ... Dioptre Adjustment Control ... Battery Release Button [BATTERY RELEASE] ... •MENU Wheel [+, –, PUSH] ... •LCD Monitor BRIGHT (Brightness) Control [+, –] ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ... •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •Speaker Volume Control [VOL.] ...

  • Page 69: Indications

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 3 * 4 * SP 3 1 2B I T *Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen ( pg. 25, 32). LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only 1 0 / 5 0 VMD6 EN(40/80) Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect.
  • Page 70 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording * Appears when the power switch is set to “ Appears when backlight compensation is used. Appears when the white balance is adjusted. Appears when the exposure is adjusted. Displays the selected Programme AE with special effects.
  • Page 71 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 1 0 0 BR I GHT – 1 0 / 5 0 VMD6 EN(40/80) INDEX Displays the sound mode. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search...

  • Page 72: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications Indications Displays the battery remaining power. Remaining power level: high Remaining power level: exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE”...
  • Page 73 Indications Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder. Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a MultiMediaCard: – when no MultiMediaCard is loaded. – when the MultiMediaCard's memory is full. –...

  • Page 74: Cautions

    CAUTIONS Video Light DANGER The video light can become extremely hot. Do not touch it either while in operation or soon after turning it off, otherwise serious injury may result. Do not place the camcorder into the carrying case immediately after using the video light, since it remains extremely hot for some time.

  • Page 75: Lcd Monitor

    Cassettes 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.
  • Page 76 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.

  • Page 77: Terms

    AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Focus ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Channels (Left/Right) ... Charge The Battery Pack ... Cinema ... Classic Film ... Clean The Camcorder ...
  • Page 78 Picture Quality Mode ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... Power Switch Position ... Programme AE With Special Effects ... Protecting Images ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ... Record-Standby ... Recording Mode ... Remote Control ... Reset ...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    For General Power supply Power consumption LCD monitor off, viewfinder on LCD monitor on, viewfinder off Video light Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording/Playback format...
  • Page 80 For Digital Still Camera Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality Approximate number of storable images (with an optional MultiMediaCard [8 MB]) FINE STANDARD (with the provided MultiMediaCard [16 MB]) FINE STANDARD For Connectors Video output Audio output Input/output PC (DIGITAL PHOTO) Digital still output JLIP/EDIT...
  • Page 81 NOTES VMD6 EN(40/80) 28/08/00, 16:09...
  • Page 82 35126120-vmd6-GB 1/08/00 14:24 Page Cov2 DAE Communication - 95000 Cergy THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 46 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex France RCS NANTERRE B 322 019 464 http://www.thomson-multimedia.com 35126120 © Copyright THOMSON multimedia 2000 LYT0665-001A...

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