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THOMSON VMD 22 User Manual

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  • Page 1 35126140-vmd22-GB 1/08/00 14:23 Page Cov1 VMD 22 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VMD22 INSTRUCTIONS VMD22 EN (Sommaire) ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED 6 – 15 RECORDING 16 – 39 Basic Recording For Video ... 16 Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) .. 19 Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C..20 Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.

  • Page 3: Vmd22 En(02/33)

    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

    •Docking Station DS 2200 •Remote Control Unit TC 200 M • Core Filter x 2 (for optional S-Video cable and Audio/Video (RCA plug – RCA plug) cable) •Cable Adapter •Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) VMD22 EN(02/33) PROVIDED ACCESSORIES •AC Power Adapter/Charger AC 2200 •AAA (R03) Battery x 2...

  • Page 6: Automatic Demonstration

    How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional S-Video cable or Audio/Video (RCA plug – RCA plug) cable. Core Filters reduce interference. 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...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    CHARGE indicator Battery pack POWER indicator AC Power Adapter/Charger DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time CCA 681 approx. 1 hr. 30 min. NOTES: Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C. 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging.
  • Page 8 BATT. RELEASE Switch 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. To AC outlet Power cord AC Power Adapter/ Charger To DC OUT terminal To battery pack mount...

  • Page 9: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Power Zoom Lever START/STOP Button POWER Switch MODE Dial PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control VMD22 EN(02/33) 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 START/STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever.
  • Page 10 POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display – – – – – DISPLAY MENU VMD22 EN(02/33) 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 ( Set the Operation Switch to “...
  • Page 11 Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. PUSH HERE OPEN/EJECT Switch Erase protection tab* * 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 POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen Sub Menu VMD22 EN(02/33) Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Operation Switch to “ ” and set the POWER Switch to “...

  • Page 13: Loading A Multimediacard

    Card Cover Clipped edge Label MultiMediaCard VMD22 EN(02/33) GETTING STARTED Loading A MultiMediaCard Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. Open the card cover. Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
  • Page 14 MODE Dial POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button IMAGE SIZE/RES. Button Display F I NE Picture quality Picture size VMD22 EN(02/33) Picture Quality/Size Mode Setting Picture quality and size can be selected to best match your needs. Four different modes are available: XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) FINE, XGA STD, VGA (640 x 480 pixels) FINE and VGA STD, listed in order of quality.

  • Page 15: 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 POWER Lamp Lock Button Operation Switch When the POWER Switch is set to “ the type of file (IMAGE, E-MAIL CLIP or SOUND) is displayed.
  • Page 16 MODE Dial The following indications appear in the upper left corner, depending on the MODE Dial position. DUAL DUAL : When set to “ ” No display : When set to “VIDEO” PS : When set to “ ” XGA or VGA : When set to “...

  • Page 17: Recording

    POWER Switch POWER Lamp Lock Button MODE Dial 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) BR I GHT MENU Wheel VMD22 EN(02/33) RECORDING Basic Recording For Video...

  • Page 18: 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. There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens.

  • Page 19: Recording 16

    MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display Menu Screen –UP FULL Snapshot mode with no frame* PIN-UP Pin-Up mode * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. When the MODE Dial is set to “ ”, snapshot recording will be performed with higher quality pg.

  • Page 20: Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.s.c.)

    RECORDING Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.S.C.) MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Total number of shots Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality/Size mode, MODE Dial setting, etc.

  • Page 21: 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 x W Digital zoom zone 10X (optical) zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Power Zoom Lever VMD22 EN(02/33) Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.
  • Page 22 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 23: Advanced Features For Video And D.s.c

    RECORDING START/STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button VMD22 EN(02/33) Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Progressive Mode Recording 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.
  • Page 24 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 —...
  • Page 25 RECORDING FOCUS Button (3) POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MODE Dial SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Video image Released position Half-pressed position Still image Fully-pressed position VMD22 EN(02/33) Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously.

  • Page 26: Auto Focus

    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 27: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    RECORDING POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – – – – – – Sub Menu Normal Screen VMD22 EN(02/33) 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 Operation Switch to “...
  • Page 28 Menu Screen Explanations Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( FADER/WIPE Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” W.BALANCE pg. 39). Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your REC MODE preference ( Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is...
  • Page 29 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 30 Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind. WIND Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ sound will change. This is normal. Refer to “Snapshot Flash” ( FLASH Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” ( FLASH ADJ.
  • Page 31 RECORDING MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display Menu Screen – NOTES: Do not fire the flash at a person at short range. The flash does not fire when the flash is set to “OFF” in the Menu Screen, and also when the battery remaining power is low.
  • Page 32 POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – VMD22 EN(02/33) 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.
  • Page 33 RECORDING START/STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – Self-Timer indication When START/STOP or SNAPSHOT is pressed, the tally lamp changes as shown: VMD22 EN(02/33) Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Self-Timer Once the camcorder is set, the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way, adding...

  • Page 34: Second Recording

    START/STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – I M. VMD22 EN(02/33) 5-Second Recording Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. This function is available only for video recording.

  • Page 35: 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 36 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE —...
  • Page 37 RECORDING IMPORTANT: Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 35). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch Display Menu Screen...
  • Page 38 INDEX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button Display E X I T S O U N D 100-DVC00001 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 Selected (framed in green) 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the MultiMediaCard:...

  • Page 39: Exposure Control

    RECORDING 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 40: White Balance Adjustment

    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 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.

  • Page 41: Playback

    Play/Pause Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) POWER Switch Stop Button (5) Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) MENU Wheel Speaker Lock Button 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.

  • Page 42: Advanced Features For Video

    PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video START/STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – * Each setting is linked with “DISPLAY MENU”, which appears when the Operation Switch is set to “ ” ( pg. 29). The parameters are the same as in the description on pg.

  • Page 43: 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. 41, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
  • Page 44 Stop Button (5) POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – BLANK SEARCH VMD22 EN(34/65) Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption ( Load a tape ( pg.
  • Page 45 START/STOP Button POWER Switch Lock Button Play/Pause Button (4/6) Stop Button (5) E-MAIL CLIP REC Button Display E - M After approx. 20 seconds or when START/STOP is pressed E - M Storing is complete Playback Screen E - M VMD22 EN(34/65) PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video (cont.)

  • Page 46: Basic Playback For D.s.c

    PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D.S.C. Play Button (4/6) Fast-Forward Button (3) Rewind Button (2) Stop Button (5) POWER Switch Lock Button [For Normal Playback] To display the next image [For Auto Playback] Display 100 – 0010 100 – 0011 100 – 0012 100 –...
  • Page 47 Picture Quality/Size Type of file mode: Appears only when displaying still Directory and images File names Index number Selected file EXIT IMAGE 100-DVC00003 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F POWER Switch Lock Button...

  • Page 48: Index Playback

    INDEX Button Display Playback Screen Still image E X I T I M A G E 100-DVC00001 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 Video clip E X I T E - C L I P 100-DVC00001 0 0 1...

  • Page 49: Advanced Features For D.s.c

    POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – – E X I T P R O T E C T PROTECT Index Screen 0 0 1 F 0 0 2 S 0 0 3 S 0 0 5 F 0 0 4 F 0 0 6 F Padlock mark...

  • Page 50: Deleting Files

    POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T D E L E T E DELETE 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 RY MENU Deletion...
  • Page 51 PLAYBACK POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – – Confirmation Screen – VMD22 EN(34/65) Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) 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 52 SNAP FRAME Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T E X I T F R A M E Snap Frame FRAME 5 Index Screen 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 0 5 0 0 6 VMD22 EN(34/65) Superimposing A Snap Frame...
  • Page 53 PLAYBACK POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display E X I T D E L E T E DELETE Index Screen 0 1 3 F 0 1 4 F 0 1 5 F 0 1 6 F 0 1 7 F 0 1 8 F RY MENU Deletion...
  • Page 54 POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – – RY MENU Deletion Confirmation Screen VMD22 EN(34/65) TO DELETE ALL SNAP FRAMES Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag. 52. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears.
  • Page 55 PLAYBACK POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Menu Screen – – RY MENU Confirmation Screen VMD22 EN(34/65) Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting) 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).
  • Page 56 POWER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display EXIT DPOF DPOF Screen 100-DVC00021 0 1 9 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 2 3 0 2 4 RY MENU Confirmation Screen VMD22 EN(34/65) TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO.

  • Page 57: 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 TV or VCR Cable Adapter (provided) White to AUDIO L**...
  • Page 58 C. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the POWER Switch set to “ To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN White to AUDIO L IN*...

  • Page 59: Advanced Connections

    PC with DV connector-equipped capture board To DV RS-232C connector Core filter connection DV cable* cable (provided) Core filter To DV To PC Open the connector cover. * Use the DV cable provided with the capture board. VMD22 EN(34/65) CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer...
  • Page 60 POWER Switch Lock Button VMD22 EN(34/65) Connection To A Personal Computer NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg. 7). Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder.

  • Page 61: Dubbing

    POWER Switch Lock Button Yellow to Red to VIDEO* AUDIO R White to Core filter AUDIO L S-Video Audio/Video cable cable [RCA plug to RCA (optional) plug] (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* connectors Cable Adapter (provided) If your VCR has a “Y/C”/“CVBS”...

  • Page 62: Dubbing From A Vcr

    POWER Switch Lock Button Yellow to Red to VIDEO* AUDIO R White to Core filter AUDIO L S-Video Audio/Video cable cable [RCA plug to RCA (optional) plug] (optional) To Audio, Video* and S-Video connectors Cable Adapter (not provided) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use a commercially available output...

  • Page 63: Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    POWER Switch Lock Button Open the connector cover. To DV OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector PLAY (4) STOP (5) VMD22 EN(34/65) DUBBING Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing) It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV...

  • Page 64: Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A Dv Connector

    POWER Switch Lock Button Open the connector cover. To DV IN/OUT Core filter DV cable (optional) Core filter To DV OUT Video unit equipped with DV connector NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg.

  • Page 65: Dubbing Images Stored In A

    Rewind Button (2) Fast-Forward Button (3) POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display " " VMD22 EN(34/65) 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 66: Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Multimediacard

    MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Play/Pause Button (4/6) – Display VMD22 EN(34/65) Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard. Load a MultiMediaCard ( pg. 12) and cassette pg.

  • Page 67: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT – – Transmitted beam effective area Remote sensor VMD22 EN(66/100) 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.
  • Page 68 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 69: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Press T To move image, press while keeping SHIFT held down. Playback Zoom FEATURE: PURPOSE: To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback. OPERATION: 1) Press PLAY (4) to find the scene of interest.

  • Page 70: Playback Special Effects

    BACK PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu Remote sensor PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF VMD22 EN(66/100) Playback Special Effects FEATURE: PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the video playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT.

  • Page 71: 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 VMD22 EN(66/100)

  • Page 72: Make Connections

    Red to Yellow to AUDIO VIDEO* To JLIP (EDIT) Core filter White to AUDIO S-Video cable (optional) Core filter Audio/Video cable [RCA plug to RCA plug] (optional) Editing cable (provided) To AUDIO, VIDEO* and connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector, “Y/C”/“CVBS”...
  • Page 73 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 74: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    START/STOP Button Random Assemble — — Editing Menu — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Remote Sensor STOP FADE/WIPE EFFECT PAUSE EDIT IN/OUT R.A.EDIT ON/OFF VCR REC CANCEL STBY VMD22 EN(66/100) 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 75: 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 VMD22 EN(66/100) For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record-Pause to Record mode faster than others.
  • Page 76 MENU Dial Display 1 . 0 – (Recording deck) VMD22 EN(66/100) 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 the MENU wheel. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate the MENU wheel to select “...

  • Page 77: Audio Dubbing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display Audio Dub Standby mode POWER Switch Lock Button Speaker Stereo microphone Remote sensor External microphone input connector Located beneath the cover. AV OUT (headphone) connector DISPLAY A.DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP VMD22 EN(66/100) Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( pg.

  • Page 78: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

    Display Audio Dub Standby mode EXPLOS I ON MENU Wheel POWER Switch Lock Button MODE Dial INDEX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button PLAY PAUSE EDIT IN/OUT STOP VMD22 EN(66/100) Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Load the provided MultiMediaCard ( perform step 1 and 2 of page 76. Press EDIT IN/OUT so that “...

  • Page 79: User Maintenance

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

  • Page 80: 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 81 SYMPTOM 11. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 12. Although Snapshot is attempted, flash does not take place. 13. Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash, Red-Eye Reduction does not take place. 14. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 15.
  • Page 82 SYMPTOM 17. Programme AE with special effects and Fade/Wipe Effects do not work. 18. The Black & White Fader does not work. 19. The Dissolve function does not work. 20. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 21. The picture wipe function does not work.
  • Page 83 SYMPTOM 24. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 25. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 26. White Balance cannot be activated. 27. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
  • Page 84 SYMPTOM 35. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 36. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 37. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 38. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 39. A MultiMediaCard cannot be played back.
  • Page 85 SYMPTOM 45. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 46. An unusual mark appears. 47. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 48. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not light. 49.

  • Page 86: Index

    INDEX Docking Station PC Connector [DIGITAL STILL] ... J Terminal/Edit Connector [JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) (EDIT)] ... •Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software. NOTE: Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station’s JLIP connector.

  • Page 87: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    & VMD22 EN(66/100) INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators 29/08/00, 15:47...

  • Page 88: Other Parts

    Controls Not applicable PRINT FRAME Button ... E-MAIL CLIP REC Button ... START/STOP Button ... •Power Zoom Lever [T/W] ... •Speaker/Headphone Volume Control [VOL.] ... •MENU Wheel [+, –, 4] ... •LCD Monitor Brightness Control [+, –] ... Snapshot Button [SNAPSHOT] ...

  • Page 89: Indications

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 3 * 4 * SP 3 5 B I T TC 2 * Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen pg. 29, 41). LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C.
  • Page 90 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording * Appears when the Operation switch is set to “ ”. Displays the shooting mode position. ( Appears when backlight compensation is used. Appears when “FLASH” is set to “AUTO the Menu Screen. Appears when the white balance is adjusted.
  • Page 91 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 1 0 0 – 0 0 0 1 VMD22 EN(66/100) INDEX Displays the sound mode. Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. Displays the tape speed. Appears while a tape is running. : Playback 3 : Fast-Forward/Shuttle search 2 : Rewind/Shuttle search...

  • Page 92: 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 93 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 (as digital stills or video clips): – when no MultiMediaCard is loaded. –...

  • Page 94: Cautions

    CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being 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 battery use.

  • Page 95: 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 96 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 97: Terms

    AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Analogue Input ... Animation ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date ... Auto Focus ... Auto Playback ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep/Tally ... Blank Search ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock’s Lithium Battery ...
  • Page 98 Picture Quality/Size Mode ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... POWER Switch Position ... Print Frame Deletion ... Programme AE With Special Effects ... Progressive Mode ... Progressive Wide ... Protecting Files ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    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 For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording/Playback format...
  • Page 100 For Connectors Video output Audio output Input/output Headphone output AC Power Adapter/Charger AC 2200 Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For General Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For Connectors Output Input VIDEO Video output Video input...
  • Page 101 NOTES VMD22 EN(66/100) 29/08/00, 15:48...
  • Page 102 35126140-vmd22-GB 1/08/00 14:23 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 35126140 © Copyright THOMSON multimedia 2000 LYT0662-001A...

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