Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 16 EN, Recording Basic Recording For Video, Snapshot Mode Selection

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SNAPSHOT Button

RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.)

Power Switch Snapshot (For Video Recording)

MODE Button

Lock Button

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This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape.

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5 available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the desired snapshot mode indicator appears.

VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the LCD monitor to access this switch.)

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

1 Press SNAPSHOT.

If you press during Record-Standby . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

If you press during Recording . . .

.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be

recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal recording resumes.

FUL LSnapshot mode

Motor Drive Mode

FRAME

Snapshot mode with frame*

MULTI-9

Multi-Analyser 9

Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx. 1 second)

NOTES:

● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot

recording will be performed in the FULL mode during

Digital Zoom.

● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.

● If Programme AE with special effects (  pg. 28) is

engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special

effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a

case, the icon blinks.

● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”

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.

 

(  pg. 24), the Stabiliser will be disabled.

 

● When “REC SELECT” is set to “

 

/

 

” in the

 

Menu Screen (  pg. 25), still images are recorded not

 

only onto the tape but also in the MultiMediaCard. If

 

SNAPSHOT is pressed when a tape is not loaded, still

 

images will not be recorded in the MultiMediaCard.

● To dub images recorded on a tape to the

 

 

MultiMediaCard,  pg. 47.

 

 

 

 

● During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are

 

available when “

 

 

 

COPY” is set to “OFF” in the

 

 

 

 

 

Menu Screen (  pg. 32). However, the shutter sound is

 

not heard.

 

 

 

 

 

● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the

 

viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is

 

no effect in the recorded image.

 

 

 

 

● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the

 

shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it

 

is recorded onto the tape.

 

 

 

 

 

●

will appear while the snapshot is being taken.

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Contents VMD VMD6 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Shoulder Strap AAA R03 Battery x AC Power Adapter Remote Control UnitTC 200 M BAT Cable Adapter MultiMediaCard 16 MB Editing CableRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The Core FilterStopper Wind onceCharging the Battery Pack PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures Charge indicatorUsing AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording timeViewfinder Adjustment Grip AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Power lamp Display Date/Time SettingsPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Lock ButtonLoading/Unloading a Cassette 10 ENErase protection tab Cassette holderTo Unload a MultiMediaCard Loading a MultiMediaCardCard Cover MultiMediaCardPicture Quality Mode Setting Recording Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference 12 ENPower Switch Position Manual Operation ModeVIDEO/DSC Switch Position Full Auto14 EN To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayWhile recording is in progress To Stop RecordingSelf-Recording Journalistic ShootingSELF-RECORDING Snapshot Mode Selection Power Switch Snapshot For Video Recording16 EN Recording Basic Recording For VideoAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg Basic Shooting SnapshotImage is stored in the MultiMediaCard To Delete Unwanted Still Images18 EN Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards TZoom Zoom OutProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Feature Video LightBasic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredTo obtain correct focus Feature Auto FocusFeature Manual Focus Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment EN Recording Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.See pg Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations When shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripesWhen shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directionsResets all settings to the factory-preset Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetSound will change. This is normal Appearing on the connected TV screenTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fade/Wipe EffectsSelect OFF in step If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingMenu Fader And Wipe MenuProgramme AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected ModeSlow Slow Shutter SlowIris Lock Exposure ControlMENU/BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg To Control The Speaker VolumePlayback Basic Playback For Video Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Playback Sound DATE/TIME settingDisplay For date/time For time code34 EN Power Switch toPlayback Basic Playback For D.S.C Normal PlaybackIndex Playback Index Screen36 EN Playback Advanced Features For D.S.CSlide Show After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, pressTo Protect AN Image Protecting ImagesTo Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 aboveMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images To Delete ALL ImagesDeletion ScreenYou can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime Initialising a MultiMediaCard40 EN When an S-Video If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepAudio cable is not required for watching still Cable is not used42 EN Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connection To a Personal ComputerVCR Recording deck 44 ENDubbing To a VCR To use this camcorder as a player EN4546 EN Indicator disappears when dubbing is completeDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Rewind Button Fast-ForwardWheel Lock Button Mode ButtonDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard 48 EN Installing The BatteriesTab Remote sensorPause in Connector Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s PowerZoom T/W Buttons Display ButtonFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 50 ENMenu Feature Playback Special EffectsRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit 52 ENSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingVCR other than above Thomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorMake Connections Select Scenes 54 ENProgramme Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR For More Accurate Editing 56 ENDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing6e Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg58 EN Audio DubbingDark place, or the contrast Focus again  pg Was low Clean the lens and checkCorrective Action 60 EN TroubleshootingEN61 62 EN Blink Or channel appropriate Video mode For video playback64 EN Press Battery Release and remove the battery pack After Use Cleaning The CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder345 6 7 # $ % 66 ENSnapshot Mode Button Power Zoom Lever T/W  pg# Power Switch  pg OFF VIDEO/DSC Switch Video  pg Video Light Switch68 EN Automatically adjusted Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engagedApproximate zoom ratio Appears during Zooming @* Displays the brightness of the LCD monitorLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback Enindex IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 5Displays the time codeFunction Error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has When the MultiMediaCard is not formattedIndications Function Is set toTo prevent damage and prolong service life Do not expose the battery to temperaturesTo avoid hazards Do not modify or disassemble74 EN Serious malfunctioning To protect the unit, do notAbout moisture condensation Date/Time Display  pg , 32 76 ENIcons  pg LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsTime Code  pg , 25, 32 EN77Camcorder 78 ENFor General For Digital Video CameraFor Digital Still Camera AC Power Adapter/Charger AC600For Connectors 80 EN LYT0665-001A

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