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  • Page 1 VMD270 User manual...
  • Page 2 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA VMD270 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 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 –...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 CAUTIONS: This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL-type colour television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. Use the BPD 270 battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter /Charger.
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.

  • Page 6: Provided Accessories

    PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Docking Station DS270 • Remote Control Unit TC120 • MultiMediaCard (16 MB) • Audio/Video Cable (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter. •...
  • Page 7 How To Attach The Strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster.

  • Page 8: Demonstration

    AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” (factory-preset). Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demon- stration stops the demonstration temporarily.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ... 9 – 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ... 11 Tripod Mounting ... 11 Date/Time Settings ... 12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ... 13 Recording Mode Setting ... 14 Loading A Memory Card ... 15 Picture Quality Mode Setting ... 16 Image Size Mode Setting ...

  • Page 10: Power

    Protruding part Battery pack CHARGE indicator POWER indicator AC Power Adapter/Charger DC OUT connector Battery pack Charging time BPD270 approx. 1 hr. 30 min. NOTES: If the protective cap is attached to the battery pack, remove it first. If you connect the camcorder’s DC cord to the AC Power Adapter/Charger during battery charging, power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Notches 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 battery pack mount GETTING STARTED USING THE BATTERY PACK Insert the terminal end...

  • Page 12: Viewfinder Adjustment

    Power Switch Lock Button PAUSE Dioptre Adjustment Control Viewfinder Adjustment Set the Power Switch to “ down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. Tripod Mounting Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket.

  • Page 13: Date/Time Settings

    SET/SELECT Button MENU Button Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display W I PE FADER OF F PROGR AM AE W. BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE D I SPL DISPLAY Menu ON SC RE N – LCD / TV DATE / I ME –...

  • Page 14: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out. OPEN/EJECT PUSH HERE 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 15: Recording Mode Setting

    SET/SELECT Button MENU Button Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display CAMERA Menu REC MODE – Sub Menu GETTING STARTED Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your +, – Button preference. Set the Power Switch to “ the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

  • Page 16: Loading A Memory Card

    Card Cover Clipped edge Memory card To Protect Valuable Files (available only for SD Memory Card) . . . Write protection ... slide the write protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”. This prevents the memory card from being recorded over.

  • Page 17: Picture Quality Mode Setting

    MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display DSC Menu QUAL I – F I NE S I ZE STANDARD UXGA – – AUTO I MAGE SIZE – – AUTO NOTES: The number of storable images depends on the selected picture quality as well as the composition of the subjects in the images and the type of memory card being used.

  • Page 18: 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. VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button When the Power Switch is set to “ “...
  • Page 19 VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK VIDEO RECORDING PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ... 19 – 21 Basic Recording ... 19 Journalistic Shooting ... 20 Interface Shooting ... 20 Zooming ... 20 Time Code ... 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape ... 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ...

  • Page 20: Video Recording

    VIDEO RECORDING Power Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Recording Start/ Stop Button Power Switch Lock Button Display Tape remaining 25 min time indicator (Approximate) 90 min 89 min (Now calculating) 0 min 1 min (Blinking) (Blinking) Tally lamp (Lights while recording is in progress) Lens Cover (Slide up the lens cover to...

  • Page 21: Journalistic Shooting

    Self-Recording Zoom in (T: Telephoto) 1 xW 1 0 xW 20xW Zoom out (W: Wide angle) Zoom display 1 0 x W Approximate zoom ratio VIDEO RECORDING Journalistic Shooting In some situations, different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction.

  • Page 22: Time Code

    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: Video Playback

    VOL. +/– VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Speaker Stop Button (5) 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 24: Connections

    Connections Use the provided Audio/Video cable and optional S-Video cable. To S-VIDEO OUT To AV OUT Docking Station** * The Audio cable is not required for watching still images only. ** Refer to “Docking Station Attachment” ( S-Video cable To S-VIDEO IN (optional) White to AUDIO L IN*...
  • Page 25 Make sure all units are turned off. Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration ( If using a VCR . . . go to step 3. If not . . . go to step 4. Connect the VCR output to the TV input, referring to your VCR’s instruction manual.

  • Page 26: Blank Search

    FOCUS/BLANK Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Stop Button (5) Display BLANK SEARCH Blank Search Helps you find where you should start recording in the middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg. 21). Load a tape ( Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 27 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 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 Playback (Of Images) ... 29 Auto Playback (Of Images) ... 29 Index Screen ...30 Index Playback ...

  • Page 28: D.s.c. Recording

    D.S.C. RECORDING VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display CAMERA Menu SNAP MODE – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 Image Size mode Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image.
  • Page 29 * There is the sound effect of a shutter closing. D.S.C. RECORDING To Delete Unwanted Still Images . . . PIN-UP ... when unwanted still images are stored in the Pin-Up mode* memory card or its memory is full, refer to “Deleting Files”...

  • Page 30: D.s.c. Playback

    D.S.C. PLAYBACK VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Play/Pause Button (4/6) SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring Stop Button (5) (2/3) [For Normal Playback] To display the next image [For Auto Playback] Display 100-0010 10.10.01 10 / 24 100-0011 10.10.01 11 / 24 100-0012 10.10.01 12 / 24 100-0013 13 / 24 10.10.01...

  • Page 31: Index Screen

    E - CL I P File (index) number D . SOUND EXPL Selected sound effect name Type of file Directory and File names E X I T I M A G E 100-DVC00003 Image Size Index number 100-DVC00003: Directory and File names Shows that the selected file is in a directory called “100”...

  • Page 32: Index Playback

    INDEX Button +, – Button FOCUS/BLANK Button Index Screen E X I T I M A G E 100-DVC00001 for images Index Screen E X I T E - C L I P 100-DVC00001 for video clips Index Screen E X I T S O U N D EXPLOSION for sound...

  • Page 33: Protecting Files

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Display PROTECT DELET DPOF FORM RETUR E X I T P R O T E C T If Protection is removed Normal playback E X I T P R O T E C T Normal playback Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of...

  • Page 34: Deleting Files

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button Display DELETE Index E X I T D E L E T E Screen DELE E Deletion Confirmation SE ECT – CANCEL Screen EXECUT E Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once.
  • Page 35 MENU Button SET/SELECT Button TO DELETE THE DISPLAYED FILE Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 on page 33. +, – Button Press + or – to select “CURRENT” and press SET/ SELECT. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. Press + or –...

  • Page 36: Setting Print Information (Dpof Setting)

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button Display DPOF Menu DPOF – SELECT AL L RESET DPOF Confirmation Screen AL L – CANCEL EXECUTE 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...
  • Page 37 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Number of prints Display EXIT DPOF 100-DVC00021 DPOF SE ECT – CANCEL EXECUTE TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO. OF PRINTS Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg. 35. Press + or – to select “SELECT” and press SET/ Power Switch SELECT.

  • Page 38: Initialising A Memory Card

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch Lock Button MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button Display MEMORY Menu PROTEC DELE E DPOF FORM CANCEL EXECUTE RETUR Confirmation FO MAT Screen FO MAT – CANCEL EXECUTE ERASE AL L EX ST I NG F I LE ? Initialising A Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytime.

  • Page 39: System Connections

    ADVANCED FEATURES CONTENTS USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ... 39 – 45 For Recording Menu ... 39 – 42 For Playback Menu ... 43 – 45 FOR RECORDING ... 46 – 56 5-Second Recording ... 46 Program AE With Special Effects ... 47 – 48 Fade/Wipe Effects ...

  • Page 40: Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment

    USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display Menu Screen I PE FADER OF F PROGR AM AE . BAL AN E CAMER MANUA SYSTE REC M D I SPL SOUND MODE ZOOM SNAP MODE GA I N RETUR...
  • Page 41 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menu Screen Explanations WIPE/FADER PROGRAM AE W.BALANCE REC MODE SOUND 12 BIT MODE 16 BIT ZOOM 100X SNAP MODE GAIN UP AUTO ANIM. TELE MACRO Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( Refer to “Program AE With Special Effects” ( Refer to “White Balance Adjustment”...
  • Page 42 Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a WIDE normal screen ratio. MODE Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on CINEMA wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9.
  • Page 43 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT CANCEL RESET EXECUTE SOUND D.SOUND SCREEN LCD/TV DATE/ TIME AUTO TIME CODE CLOCK ADJ. QUALITY IMAGE SIZE SELECT : Factory-preset NOTES: The “ CAMERA” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “ The “...

  • Page 44: For Playback Menu

    MENU Button SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Power Switch Lock Button Display V I DEO SOUND MODE SYSTE 12B I T MODE D I SPL SYNC RO MEMOR MODE COPY SOUND 12B I T SYNCH REC M COPY RETUR BEEP –...
  • Page 45 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) Each setting is linked with “ or “ SYSTEM”, which appears when the Power Switch is set to “ The parameters are the same as in the description on pg. 41, 42. pg.

  • Page 46: 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. 43, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

  • Page 47: For Recording

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Button SET/SELECT Button SNAPSHOT Button Display – OF F AN I M . 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. Recording Start/ Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then Stop Button...

  • Page 48: Program Ae With Special Effects

    IMPORTANT: Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects ( pg. 49, 50). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. MENU Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch Lock Button Display SHUT T 1/120...
  • Page 49 SHUTTER (Variable Shutter Speed) 1/50 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50th of a second. Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/120 – The shutter speed is fixed at 1/120th of a second. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced.

  • Page 50: Fade/Wipe Effects

    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 Program AE with special effects ( pg.
  • Page 51 Fader And Wipe Menu Menu FADER — WHITE FADER — BLACK FADER — B.W MOSAIC WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE — SLIDE WIPE — DOOR WIPE — SCROLL WIPE — SHUTTER DISSOLVE WIPE — CORNER WIPE — WINDOW WIPE —...

  • Page 52: Snapshot (For Video Recording)

    MENU Button SET/SELECT +, – Button Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display CAMERA Menu SNAP MODE – P I N–UP FRAME FUL L MUL T I – 4 MUL T I – 9 NOTES: To remove the shutter sound, pg.

  • Page 53: Auto Focus/Manual 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): •...

  • Page 54: Exposure Control

    Exposure Control Manual exposure control 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 55: 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 56: Digital Sound Effects

    MENU Button INDEX +, – Button Button VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Power Switch SET/SELECT Button D.SOUND Button Lock Button Display Index Screen E X I T S O U N D EXPLOSION for sound effects Selected (framed in green) APPLAUSE Sound effect indication You can download sound data available at our Web Site (see below for URL) and transfer them from your PC to the memory card using an optional USB cable to create more sound effects.

  • Page 57: Details

    D.SOUND Button FOR RECORDING SOUND EFFECT RECORDING Press D.SOUND during recording. The “ and the selected sound effect is recorded onto the tape. •The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording. Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect.

  • Page 58: Dubbing

    DUBBING To S-VIDEO Docking Station Audio/Video cable S-Video [mini-plug to RCA cable plug] (provided) (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* Cable Adapter (optional) If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the optional cable adapter. * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used. Dubbing To A VCR Following the illustration, connect the camcorder and the VCR.

  • Page 59: Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped

    Open the connector cover. Core filter To DV IN/OUT NOTES: It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack ( pg. 10). If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are THOMSON video units, both units will perform the same operation.

  • Page 60: Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card

    VIDEO/MEMORY Switch MENU Button SET/SELCT Button Play/Pause Button (4/6) Power Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button Display VIDEO Menu COPY – OF F Dubbing Still Images Recorded On A Tape To A Memory Card Still images can be dubbed from a tape to a memory card.

  • Page 61: Card (E-Mail Clip Recording)

    E-MAIL CLIP REC Button SNAPSHOT Button Display E - M A E M A L I P P SH " SNAPSHOT " O RECORD CL I P TO When the SNAPSHOT Button is pressed. E - M Storing is complete. E - MA I L CL I P COMPLETED Dubbing Moving Images Recorded On A...

  • Page 62: Installing The Batteries

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT – Transmitted beam effective area 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 63: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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...

  • Page 64: Slow-Motion Playback

    Remote sensor Zoom Buttons SHIFT Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal Press T playback To move image, press (Right) 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 65: Playback Special Effects

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF PLAYBACK FEATURE: EFFECT Select Menu 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 66: Audio Dubbing

    Display Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Stereo microphone PHONE connector A.DUB PLAY PAUSE STOP Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12-bit mode ( 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 67: Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Display D.SOUND APPLAUSE MENU Button INDEX Button SET/SELECT Button Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects Audio Dub Standby mode Load the provided memory card ( perform step 1 and 2 of page 65. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. Sound effect indication Press + or –...

  • Page 68: Insert Editing

    Display 12 : 34 Remote sensor START/STOP INSERT PLAY PAUSE STOP Insert Editing You can record a new scene into a previously recorded tape, replacing a section of the original recording with minimal picture distortion at the in and outpoints. The original audio remains unchanged.

  • Page 69: Random Assemble Editing [R.a.edit]

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VCR (Recording deck) SHIFT 7 8 9 ` VCR CODE LIST VCR BRAND CODE NAME DAEWOO HITACHI GOLDSTAR MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PHILIPS Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit] Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player. You can select up to 8 “cuts” for automatic editing, in any order you like.

  • Page 70: Make Connections

    To EDIT To AV OUT To S-VIDEO Editing cable Audio/Video (provided) cable (provided) S-Video cable (optional) To AUDIO, VIDEO* connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the optional cable adapter. To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT To PAUSE DISPLAY * Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.
  • Page 71 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Program MODE – – – – : – – ~ T I ME CODE – – : – – 0 : 00 TOTAL 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 72: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    Random Assemble MODE 00 : 2 5 ~ 02 : 05 – – Editing Menu 07 : 18 ~ 08 : 31 – – – – – – 0 3 : 33 ~ 05 : 53 09 : 30 ~ 13 : 15 15 : 55 ~...

  • Page 73: For More Accurate Editing

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Program 1 MODE – – – – : – – ~ T I ME CODE – – : – – TOTAL 0 : 00 O . 1 SYNCH – NOTES: Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing, do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check whether the value you have input is appropriate or not, and make...

  • Page 74: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS [A] Using USB cable To USB [B] Using DV cable To DV Open the connector cover. Connection To A Personal Computer [A] Using USB cable This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software. [B] Using DV cable It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the...
  • Page 75 REFERENCES CONTENTS DETAILS ... 75 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 76 – 81 USER MAINTENANCE ... 82 INDEX ... 83 – 90 Docking Station ... 83 Controls, Connectors And Indicators ... 84 – 85 Indications ... 86 – 90 CAUTIONS... 91 – 93 TERMS ...

  • Page 76: Details

    DETAILS I T E M S Power pg. 9) VIDEO RECORDING pg. 19, 20) N O T E S Perform charging where the temperature is between 10°C and 35°C. 20°C to 25°C is the ideal temperature range for charging. If the environment is too cold, charging may be incomplete.

  • Page 77: 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/Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes;...
  • Page 78 SYMPTOM 9. In the 5-Second mode, recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed. 10. Snapshot mode cannot be used. 11. The colour of Snapshot looks strange. 12. The image taken using Snapshot is too dark. 13. The image taken using Snapshot is too bright.
  • Page 79 SYMPTOM 18. The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work. 19. The picture wipe function does not work. 20. Scene transition does not go as expected. 21. The Video Echo mode does not work. TROUBLESHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES 18. • The last selected editing scene is ending.
  • Page 80 SYMPTOM 22. Even when Slow Shutter is not selected, the image looks like it is activated. 23. There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated. 24. White Balance cannot be activated. 25. When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear.
  • Page 81 SYMPTOM 33. The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink. 34. Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 35. During recording, sound cannot be heard. 36. Play, Rewind and Fast- Forward functions do not work. 37. A memory card cannot be played back.
  • Page 82 SYMPTOM 42. The LCD monitor, the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty (ex. fingerprints). 43. An unusual mark appears. 44. An error indication (E01 — E06) appears. 45. The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter/Charger does not light. 46.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Index

    INDEX Docking Station 1 Multi Connector The Docking Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector. Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object; if the pins are damaged, the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure. Screw ...

  • Page 85: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    0 ! @ INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators &...

  • Page 86: Other Parts

    Controls 1 E-MAIL CLIP REC Button ... 2 MENU Button ... 3 •+, – Button ... • LCD Monitor Brightness Control [MONITOR BRIGHT +, –] ... 4 •Power Zoom Ring [T/W] ... • SHUTTLE SEARCH Ring [2/3] ... 5 •Recording Start/Stop Button ... •...

  • Page 87: Indications

    LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Recording Only 12B I T LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Recording Only F I NE 1 Appears when in the Squeeze or Cinema mode. 2 Displays the selected Fade/Wipe effect. 3 Rotates while the tape is running. LP 50 4 Displays the recording mode (SP or LP).
  • Page 88 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Both Video And D.S.C. Recording 1 Appears when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. 2 Appears when “GAIN UP” is set to “AUTO” and the shutter speed is automatically adjusted. 3 Appears when the white balance is adjusted. 4 •...
  • Page 89 LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback SEARCH LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback IMAGE BR I GHT 10 / 24 1 Displays the sound mode. 2 Displays the Blank Search mode. Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect. 3 Displays the tape speed. 4 Appears while a tape is running.

  • Page 90: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications Indications CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT TAPE! TAPE END DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE SET DATE/TIME! LENS COVER A. DUB ERROR! A. DUB ERROR! <CANNOT DUB ON A LP RECORDED TAPE>...
  • Page 91 Indications INSERT ERROR! <CANNOT EDIT ON A LP RECORDED TAPE> <CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTECTION TAB> COPYING FAILED MEMORY CARD! PLEASE FORMAT NO FILES STORED NO SOUND FILES Unsupported file! E01 — E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY CARD ERROR! CHECK CARD'S WRITE PROTECTION SWITCH...

  • Page 92: 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 93: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure 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.
  • Page 94 How To Handle A CD-ROM •Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.

  • Page 95: Terms

    AC Power Adapter/Charger ... Animation ... Audio Dubbing ... Auto Date ... Auto Focus ... Auto Playback ... Auto Shut off ... Backlight Compensation ... Battery Low ... Battery Pack ... Beep ... Blank Search ... Brighten The LCD Monitor ... Built-in Clock's Lithium Battery ...
  • Page 96 Picture Quality Mode ... Picture Wipe/Dissolve ... Playback Special Effects ... Playback Zoom ... Power Switch Position ... Program AE With Special Effects ... Protecting Files ... Provided Accessories ... Random Assemble Editing ... Record-Standby ... Recording Mode ... Remote Control ... Reset ...

  • Page 97: 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 LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Format Signal format Recording/Playback format Cassette...
  • Page 98 For Connectors Video output Audio output Input/output AC Power Adapter/Charger ACD270 Power requirement Power consumption Output Charge Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For General Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight For Connectors PHONE Headphone output S-VIDEO OUT EDIT Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated.
  • Page 99 HELPLINE THOMSON 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...
  • Page 100 Model and serial number THOMSON multimedia 46 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex France RCS NANTERRE B 322 019 464 http://www.thomson-europe.com 35162680 © Copyright THOMSON multimedia 2001 LYT0848-001A Dealer's address...

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