Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 user manual Menu Screen Explanations

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Menu Screen Explanations

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FADER/WIPE

Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” ( pg. 26, 27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.AE/EFFECT

Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” ( pg. 28).

 

 

 

 

 

EXPOSURE

Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” ( pg. 29).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W.BALANCE

Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

( pg. 30).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC MODE

Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your prefer-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ence ( pg. 12).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND

12 BIT

Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

recommended for use when performing audio dubbing ( pg. 58). (Equiva-

 

 

 

 

 

 

lent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

16 BIT

Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equiva-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZOOM

10X

When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

40X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

 

 

 

 

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 40X digital magnification.

 

 

 

CAMERA

 

100X

Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying

 

 

 

 

images, zooming is possible from 10X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 100X digital magnification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAIN UP

OFF

Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGC

The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subject in low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter

 

 

 

 

 

 

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or

 

 

 

 

 

 

natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. When the shutter speed is

 

 

 

 

 

 

automatically adjusted, “

” is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TALLY

ON

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ID

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

 

 

 

 

 

NUMBER

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

NOTES:

●The “ CAMERA MENU” settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both “” and “ ”.

● “REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” ( pg. 12, 32).

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Contents VMD VMD6 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment AC Power Adapter Remote Control Unit Shoulder Strap AAA R03 Battery xTC 200 M BAT Cable Adapter MultiMediaCard 16 MB Editing CableHow To Attach The Core Filter Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core FilterStopper Wind oncePower Charging the Battery PackLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures Charge indicatorUsing the Battery Pack Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack Approximate recording timeGrip Adjustment Viewfinder AdjustmentShoulder Strap Attachment Tripod MountingDate/Time Settings MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Power lamp DisplayPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Lock Button10 EN Loading/Unloading a CassetteErase protection tab Cassette holderLoading a MultiMediaCard To Unload a MultiMediaCardCard Cover MultiMediaCardRecording Mode Setting Picture Quality Mode SettingSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference 12 ENOperation Mode Power Switch Position ManualVIDEO/DSC Switch Position Full AutoTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display 14 ENWhile recording is in progress To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSelf-Recording Power Switch Snapshot For Video Recording Snapshot Mode Selection16 EN Recording Basic Recording For VideoBasic Shooting Snapshot Available Snapshot modes are the same as those on pgImage is stored in the MultiMediaCard To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesSlide the Power Zoom Lever towards T 18 ENZoom Zoom OutWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingFeature Video Light To brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dimBasic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusTo obtain correct focus EN Recording Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. Using Menus For Detailed AdjustmentSee pg Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes When shooting dark or dim subjectsWhen shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directionsDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset Resets all settings to the factory-presetSound will change. This is normal Appearing on the connected TV screenFade/Wipe Effects To Deactivate The Selected EffectSelect OFF in step If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuTo Deactivate The Selected Mode Programme AE With Special EffectsSlow Slow Shutter SlowExposure Control Iris LockWhite Balance Adjustment MENU/BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power SwitchManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceTo Control The Speaker Volume Available only with the remote control provided  pgPlayback Basic Playback For Video Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment DATE/TIME setting Playback SoundDisplay For date/time For time codePower Switch to 34 ENPlayback Basic Playback For D.S.C Normal PlaybackIndex Screen Index PlaybackPlayback Advanced Features For D.S.C 36 ENSlide Show After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, pressProtecting Images To Protect AN ImageTo Remove Protection Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 aboveTo Delete ALL Images MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting ImagesDeletion ScreenInitialising a MultiMediaCard You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime40 EN If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to step When an S-VideoAudio cable is not required for watching still Cable is not used42 EN Connection To a Personal Computer Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off44 EN Dubbing To a VCRVCR Recording deck EN45 To use this camcorder as a playerIndicator disappears when dubbing is complete 46 ENDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Rewind Button Fast-ForwardMode Button Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCardWheel Lock Button Installing The Batteries 48 ENTab Remote sensorFunctions Buttons With the camcorder’s Power Pause in ConnectorZoom T/W Buttons Display ButtonFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 50 ENFeature Playback Special Effects Menu52 EN Random Assemble Editing R.A.EditSET REMOTE/VCR Code You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingThomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connector Make ConnectionsVCR other than above 54 EN Select ScenesProgramme Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR 56 EN For More Accurate EditingDiagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing MENU/BRIGHT Wheel DisplaySet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg 6e Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch58 EN Audio DubbingClean the lens and check Corrective ActionDark place, or the contrast Focus again  pg Was low Troubleshooting 60 ENEN61 62 EN Or channel appropriate Video mode For video playback Blink64 EN After Use Cleaning The Camcorder Press Battery Release and remove the battery packTurn off the camcorder Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN 345 6 7 # $ %Power Zoom Lever T/W  pg Snapshot Mode Button# Power Switch  pg OFF VIDEO/DSC Switch Video  pg Video Light Switch68 EN Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged Automatically adjustedApproximate zoom ratio Appears during Zooming @* Displays the brightness of the LCD monitorEnindex Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback 5Displays the time codeFunction When the MultiMediaCard is not formatted Error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction hasIndications Function Is set toDo not expose the battery to temperatures To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTo avoid hazards Do not modify or disassemble74 EN To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning 76 EN Date/Time Display  pg , 32Icons  pg LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsEN77 Time Code  pg , 25, 3278 EN CamcorderFor General For Digital Video CameraAC Power Adapter/Charger AC600 For ConnectorsFor Digital Still Camera 80 EN LYT0665-001A

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