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24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)

Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)

CAMERA MENU

MANUAL MENU

DEMO.

ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects,

MODE

 

etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO.

 

 

MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.

 

 

Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration

 

 

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that,

 

 

the demonstration will resume.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.

 

 

 

 

● “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.

 

 

 

 

● If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.

 

 

 

 

After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

 

 

 

 

 

DIS

ON

 

To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at

 

 

 

 

high magnification.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or

 

 

 

 

under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

 

 

 

 

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

 

 

 

 

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

 

 

 

 

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.

 

 

 

 

TELE

ON

 

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the

MACRO

 

 

zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject,

 

 

 

 

the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”,

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.

 

 

 

 

• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

WIDE

OFF

 

Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a

MODE

 

 

normal screen ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut

and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

•The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image

to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

•The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

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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 requiredFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto FocusTo obtain correct 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 ComputerDubbing To a VCR 44 ENVCR Recording deck 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-ForwardDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Mode ButtonWheel Lock Button 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 EditingMake Connections Thomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR other than above 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 DubbingCorrective Action Clean the lens and checkDark place, or the contrast Focus again  pg Was low 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 About moisture condensation To protect the unit, do notSerious malfunctioning 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 Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AC600For Digital Still Camera 80 EN LYT0665-001A

VMD 6 specifications

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