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  • Page 1 V M D 1 0 / V M D 2 0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Advanced Connections ..................60 DUBBING 62 – 67 Dubbing Images/Sounds Recorded On A Tape To Another Tape ......... 62 Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/Sounds Between Tapes .......... 64 Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape ..........66 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard ..........67 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 68 –...

  • Page 4: 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 on the cover page.
  • Page 5 ..remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only. Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.)

  • Page 6: Provided Accessories

    350 84 670 • S-Video Cable •Audio/Video Cable • Editing Cable (One plug 350 84 660 (ø3.5 mini-plug to has 3 rings around the pin, RCA plug) and the other has 1 ring 350 84 650 around the pin.) 350 84 680...

  • Page 7: Automatic Demonstration

    How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional DV cable, external microphone or headphones. Core Filters reduce interference. 3 cm Stopper External microphone and headphones: wind once DV cable: wind twice Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter, leaving approx.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period, the CHARGE indicator may not light. In this case, remove the battery pack from the AC Power Adapter/Charger, then try charging again.

  • Page 9: Using The Battery Pack

    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. For other notes, pg. 6.

  • Page 10: Shooting Mode Dial

    , then fold it back and thread it through the buckle . Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet , making sure the strap is not twisted. Tripod Mounting Align the screw and camera direction stud on the tripod with the camera’s mounting socket...
  • Page 11 Date/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback pg. 46). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

  • Page 12: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do not apply force. If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
  • Page 13 Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, and open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned Press MENU/BRIGHT.

  • Page 14: Loading A Multimediacard

    Insert the MultiMediaCard clipped edge first, with the label facing up. •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label. To close the card cover, push it until you hear a click. NOTES: Card Cover Be sure to use only MultiMediaCards marked “...

  • Page 15: Picture Quality Mode Setting

    The Menu Screen closes. NOTE: The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture Quality mode, Shooting mode (VGA or XGA, pg. 15) as well as the composition of the subjects in the Display images. Menu Screen...

  • Page 16: Recording

    LCD monitor fully. When setting the Power among the following table and the one on pg. 15: Switch, press and hold the Lock Button. Power Switch...
  • Page 17 Shooting Mode Dial Shooting Mode unction Dial Position DUAL •Allows you to record video on a tape and store still images in a DUAL MultiMediaCard simultaneously pg. 26). •File size of still images: 640 x 480 pixels •Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode.

  • Page 18: Basic Recording For Video

    Start/Stop Button LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully. •Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use. Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in.

  • Page 19: Journalistic Shooting

    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. Do not use force. Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automatically. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover.

  • Page 20: Snapshot Button [Snapshot]

    Basic Recording For Video (cont.) Snapshot (For Video Recording) Power Switch Use your camcorder like a regular camera and take a Shooting Mode Dial snapshot, or several of them in succession. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.
  • Page 21 To remove the shutter sound, “BEEP/TALLY” on Pin-Up mode pg. 31. If Digital Zoom is used while in the “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” mode, Snapshot recording will be performed with 10X magnification. In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled ( pg.

  • Page 22: Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera (D.s.c.)

    Total number of shots 1 0 / 2 4 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, Shooting mode, etc.
  • Page 23 To Remove The Shutter Sound ..when you do not want to hear the shutter sound, set BEEP/TALLY to “OFF” on the Menu Screen pg. 30, 31). The sound is no longer heard from the speaker.

  • Page 24: Basic Recording For Video And D.s.c

    Macro shooting (as close as approx. 5 cm to the MENU/BRIGHT subject) is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is Wheel set all the way to “W”. Also see “TELE MACRO” in the Menu Screen on page 32. Power Switch...
  • Page 25 TC 1 2 : 3 4 : 2 4 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 44).

  • Page 26: Advanced Features For Video And D.s.c

    38) and some Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 40) cannot be used. If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode, a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode. However, “MULTI-4” and “MULTI-9” cannot be used pg.
  • Page 27 Since each recorded odd- and even-number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them, and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery.
  • Page 28 Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.) Dual Shooting Power Switch Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiMediaCard simultaneously. In other words, it is possible to store still images in the MultiMediaCard without interrupting image recording on the tape.

  • Page 29: Auto Focus

    If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate focusing is not possible. Keep the lens clean, wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty. When condensation occurs, wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally.

  • Page 30: High Speed Recording

    Also refer to “Progressive Slow-Motion Playback” on pg. 29. Set the Shooting Mode Dial to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully.
  • Page 31 “STROBE” and “VIDEO ECHO” of Playback Special Effects ( pg. 71). If the tape reaches a portion which was not recorded in High Speed Recording mode during Progressive Slow- 4X high-density Motion Playback, Progressive Slow-Motion changes to...
  • Page 32 31 – 33) . Lock Button Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Display...
  • Page 33 The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording. ON:BEEP The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 18, 20).
  • Page 34 Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnifica- TELE tion. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the MACRO maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx.
  • Page 35 ”. The “DISPLAY MENU” settings are effective even when the Power Switch is set to “ ”. The “ON SCREEN” setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the TC200M remote control (provided) ( pg. 59, 62, 73).
  • Page 36 In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled ( pg. 19). The flash does not fire when the battery remaining power is low. Moreover, the flash does not fire when it is set to “AUTO” in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to “OFF” ( pg.

  • Page 37: Flash Brightness Adjustment

    NOTE: When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location, set it back to ±0 as described in step 5 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness. After doing this adjust to your desired brightness.
  • Page 38 RECORDING 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 MENU/BRIGHT the final touch to a memorable picture. Wheel Set the Power Switch to “...
  • Page 39 •Even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button Recording Start/Stop Button again within 5 seconds after recording starts, Record-Standby mode is not engaged. To exit the 5S mode, select “OFF” in step 5 or set the Power Switch to “ ” or “OFF”. Display Menu Screen To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode .

  • Page 40: Fade/Wipe Effects

    Record-Standby mode. Picture Wipe/Dissolve cannot be used when If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “PS”. the end of the previous recording (without having All Fade/Wipe Effects cannot be used when turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene...
  • Page 41 Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right. WIPE — SLIDE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right, WIPE — DOOR revealing the scene, or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

  • Page 42: Programme Ae With Special Effects

    ” while pressing down Effects ( pg. 39). If an unusable mode is the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the selected, its indicator blinks or goes out. viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully. Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.
  • Page 43 Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “PS”. Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “VGA”. Available only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “VIDEO”, “PS” or “VGA”.

  • Page 44: Exposure Control

    MENU/BRIGHT to previous level. select “AUTO ” , then press it in step 4. The iris •–3 exposure has the same effect as the SPOTLIGHT Button. becomes automatic after about 2 seconds.

  • Page 45: White Balance Adjustment

    Monotone ( pg. 41) is activated. NOTES: In step 2, it may be difficult to focus on the white paper. In such a case, adjust focus manually pg. 27). A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, flourescent, candlelight, etc.).

  • Page 46: Playback

    Stop mode. To Control The Speaker Volume . . . Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) ..slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.) towards “+” to turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the volume. Speaker NOTES: If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically.
  • Page 47 Shuttle Search: Allows high-speed search in either direction. 1) Press 3 for forward or 2 for reverse search during playback. 2) To resume normal playback, press 4/6. During playback, press and hold 2 or 3 . The search continues as long as you hold the button.

  • Page 48: Advanced Features For Video

    33. ON SCREEN* Makes the camcorder’s indications appear/ NOTES: disappear from the It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN connected TV screen. settings by pressing DISPLAY on the TC200M remote control (provided). DATE/TIME* Makes the date/time If “ON SCREEN”...

  • Page 49: 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. 46, select “SOUND MODE” or “12BIT MODE” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.

  • Page 50: Basic Playback For D.s.c

    To end Auto Playback, press 5. NOTE: 11 / 24 Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low- numbered one, this will not overwrite an existing image, because new images are automatically stored after the last- 100 –...

  • Page 51: Index Playback

    0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F of the file names which are in use. If the file name reaches DVC09999, a new directory will be made and the file name will start again from DVC00001.

  • Page 52: Advanced Features For D.s.c

    0 0 2 S 0 0 3 E NOTE: When the memory is initialised or corrupted, even protected images are deleted. If you do not want to lose 0 0 4 F 0 0 5 F 0 0 6 F important images, transfer them to a PC and save them.

  • Page 53: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Previously shot images can be deleted either one at a time or all at once. MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.
  • Page 54 To Make The Print Frame Disappear ..press SNAP FRAME. NOTES: A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software. Trans- SNAP FRAME Button ferred print frames are displayed from print frame index number 010, and they can be used together with the print frames in the camcorder’s memory.
  • Page 55 Set the Power Switch to “ ”, while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. Power Switch Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “...
  • Page 56 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D.S.C. (cont.) Print Frame Deletion A print frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software. Print frames MENU/ that have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can be BRIGHT Wheel deleted when they are no longer needed.
  • Page 57 TO DELETE ALL PRINT FRAMES Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag. 54. MENU/ BRIGHT Wheel Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ALL” and press it. The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears. Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “EXECUTE” and press it. All the print frames are deleted.
  • Page 58 The normal playback screen appears. •To cancel selection, rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “CANCEL” and press it. To Reset The Setting ..select “RESET” in step 5. The setting is reset to 0 for all still images.
  • Page 59 0 2 3 0 2 2 0 2 4 To Reset The No. Of Prints ..select “RESET” in step 5 on pg. 56. The number of prints is reset to 0 for all still images. Confirmation CAUTION:...

  • Page 60: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Basic 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...
  • Page 61 Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on. If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture.

  • Page 62: Advanced Connections

    CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Power Switch To DV To DV OUT connector DV cable Core filter (commercially available) PC with DV connector-equipped capture board Power Switch To RS-232C To PC PC connection Core filter cable (provided)
  • Page 63 Connect the camcorder to your PC using the for the DV connector-equipped capture board. appropriate cable as shown in the illustration. When using a DV cable, be sure it has a core filter attached. The core filter reduces interference. Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “...

  • Page 64: Dubbing

    : When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable. You can use Playback Zoom ( pg.
  • Page 65 ** When connecting the cables, open this cover. NOTES: Use the provided cables, making sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference. To use an output cable adapter (commercially available), refer to its instructions.

  • Page 66: Digital Dubbing Of Recorded Images/Sounds Between Tapes

    For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.
  • Page 67 For Digital Dubbing, this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time. If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing, the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed.

  • Page 68: Dubbing Images Stored In A Multimediacard To A Tape

    “SAVE”, the Fast-Forward Button (3) message “COPYING FAILED” is displayed. The XGA image is dubbed onto the tape at 720 x 640 pixels. Display You can superimpose a print frame over the selected still image to be dubbed ( pg.

  • Page 69: Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A Multimediacard

    Still VMD20 only Playback. If you want to dub a snapshot recorded on the tape to the MultiMediaCard, press INDEX SCREEN to find the snapshot. The tape fast-forwards and pauses at the snapshot.

  • Page 70: Using The Remote Control Unit

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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. Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two “R03 (AAA)”...
  • Page 71 71 EFFECT Button — PAUSE IN Connector — pg. 73 START/STOP Button Functions the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button on the camcorder. MBR SET Button — pg. 72 SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder.

  • Page 72: Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback And Playback Zoom

    2) Press the Zoom Buttons (T/W) on the remote control. Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor. Pressing T zooms in. 3) You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture. While holding down SHIFT, press...

  • Page 73: Playback Special Effects

    Playback Special Effects FEATURE: EFFECT Select Menu PURPOSE: To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image. OPERATION: 1) To start playback, press PLAY (4). 2) Point the remote control at the camcorder's remote sensor and press EFFECT. The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears.

  • Page 74: Random Assemble Editing

    BLAUPUNKT NOTES: FERGUSON If the VCR’s power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST. Some brands of VCR do not come on automati- cally. In this case, turn the power on manually and GRUNDIG try step 2.

  • Page 75: Make Connections

    Y/C signals and uses an S-Video cable. ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE CVBS : When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not • Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP accept Y/C signals and uses an audio/video cable.
  • Page 76 If the search time for an in-point exceeds 5 minutes, the recording deck’s Record-Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place. If there are blank portions before or after the Edit-In and Edit-Out points, a blue screen may be included in the edited version.

  • Page 77: Automatic Editing To Vcr

    •When dubbing is complete, the camcorder enters the Pause mode, and the VCR enters its Record- Pause mode. Random Assemble – – •If you do not register an Edit-Out point, the tape will Editing Menu – – – – be dubbed all the way to the end automatically.

  • Page 78: For More Accurate Editing

    – – Editing Menu for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time, you may lose scenes you wanted, or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want. For a cleanly edited tape, confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR.
  • Page 79 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 adjustments accordingly. Depending on the recorder, there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected.

  • Page 80: Using The Remote Control Unit 68

    31). 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. To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television, make connections ( pg.

  • Page 81: 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 82 Recording ( pg. 28). 11. The colour of Snapshot 11. •The light source or the 11. •Set “FLASH” to “ON” in the looks strange. subject does not include Menu Screen. Or find a white. Or there are various...
  • Page 83 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 15. The image taken using 15. •“FLASH” is set to “ON” in 15. •Set “FLASH” to any Snapshot is too bright. the Menu Screen. parameter other than “ON” •The subject is too bright. in the Menu Screen pg.
  • Page 84 22. Scene transition does not 22. •When using “Picture Wipe/ go as expected. Dissolve” ( pg. 38), there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop-point and the Dissolve start-point. ———— This is normal, but this slight...
  • Page 85 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 27. When shooting a subject 27. •This is a result of exceed- illuminated by bright light, ingly high contrast, and is ———— vertical lines appear. not a malfunction. 28. When the screen is under 28. •This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 86 LCD ———— monitor or the viewfinder. These spots are not recorded on the tape. This is not due to any defect of the unit. (Effective dots: more than 99.99 %) 37. During recording, sound 37.
  • Page 87 THOMSON dealer. 48. The charger indicator on 48. •The temperature of the 48. •To protect the battery, it is the AC Power Adapter/ battery is extremely high/low. recommended to charge it Charger does not light.

  • Page 88: Index

    INDEX Controls, Connectors And Indicators & e r t y...

  • Page 89: Flash

    •Fast-Forward Button [3] ... pg. 44, 45 Lens Cover •SPOTLIGHT Button ......pg. 42 Opens when the viewfinder is pulled out or the •Rewind Button [2] ....pg. 44, 45 LCD monitor is opened fully. •BACKLIGHT Button ......pg. 42 •Remote Sensor ........

  • Page 90: Indications

    • 5S MODE/ANIM. MODE: Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode. pg. 32, 37) * Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen Displays the sound mode for approx. 5 pg. 33, 46).
  • Page 91 Appears when taking a Snapshot. pg. 18, 20) Appears when the iris is locked. pg. 42) & Displays the date/time. pg. 9) * Setting “ON SCREEN” to “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with * from the screen pg. 33, 46).

  • Page 92: Playback 44

    29) Displays the date/time. pg. 46, 47) Displays the time code. pg. 46, 47) BRIGHT : Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. pg. 16) VOLUME : Displays the speaker or headphone volume. ( pg. 44) The level indicator moves.

  • Page 93: Warning Indications

    When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically. Appears when no tape is loaded. pg. 10) Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power Switch is CHECK TAPE’S set to “ ” or “...

  • Page 94: User Maintenance

    Carefully lift the plastic tab on the bottom of the viewfinder, and open the cover Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the bottom of the viewfinder and clean the interior of the viewfinder with it Close the cover.

  • Page 95: Cautions

    ..do not subject to unnecessary shock..charge in an environment where temperatures 7. Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be are within the tolerances shown in the chart stored for an extended period to avoid battery below.

  • Page 96: Lcd Monitor

    ..make sure the MultiMediaCard bears the ..in places subject to excessive humidity or dust. MultiMediaCard mark..in places subject to soot or steam such as near a ..make sure the MultiMediaCard is positioned cooking stove. properly when inserting.
  • Page 97 ..subject it to shock or excessive vibration during (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write transportation. anything or put a sticker on either the front or back ..keep the lens directed at extremely bright surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it objects for long periods.

  • Page 98: Terms

    Classic Film ..........pg. 41 Clean The Camcorder ....... pg. 92 Journalistic Shooting ......... pg. 17 Connections ......pg. 7, 58 – 65, 73 LCD monitor/Viewfinder Darken The LCD Monitor ......pg. 16 Indications ........pg. 88 – 91 Date/Time Display ......
  • Page 99 Power Switch Position ......pg. 14 Print Frame Deletion ......pg. 54, 55 Unload A Tape ......... pg. 10 Programme AE With Special Effects ..pg. 40, 41 Progressive Mode ....... pg. 24, 25 Progressive Slow-Motion Playback .... pg. 30 Video Echo ..........

  • Page 100: Specifications

    : –20°C to 50°C Pickup : 1/3" CCD (Progressive Scan) Lens : F 1.8, f = 5 mm to 50 mm, 10:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter : ø37 mm LCD monitor : 3.5" diagonally measured, LCD panel/TFT active matrix system Viewfinder : Electronic viewfinder with 0.55"...
  • Page 101 Dimensions (W x H x D) : 68 mm x 38 mm x 110 mm Weight : Approx. 245 g Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated. E & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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