Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 user manual Fade/Wipe Effects, To Deactivate The Selected Effect

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

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 Programme AE with special effects ( pg. 28). If an unusable Fade/Wipe Effect is selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.

MENU/BRIGHT Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Power Switch

Start/Stop Button

 

 

FADE/WIPE SELECTION (

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Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started or when you stop recording.

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

2 Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears.

3 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select “ ”, then press it.

4 Rotate MENU/BRIGHT to select the desired function, then press it. Selection is complete.

•The FADER/WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved. The indicator representing the selected effect appears.

5 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION

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VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the

LCD monitor to access this switch.)

To Deactivate The Selected Effect . . .

.... select “OFF” in step 4.

NOTES:

●You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding the Recording Start/ Stop Button.

●If the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording, the stored point is erased, disabling the Picture Wipe/Dissolve combina- tion. When this happens, the Picture Wipe/ Dissolve indicator blinks. Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record-Standby mode.

●The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored.

The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started.

1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

2 If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button when one

scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record- Standby mode . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start

recording and press it again when one scene is finished. The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory.

If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during Record- Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe/ Dissolve . . .

.... the point at which the scene ended is already

stored in memory.

3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording (without having turned the camcorder’s power off), the previous scene wipes out, revealing the new scene.

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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 Editing Cable AC Power Adapter Remote Control UnitShoulder Strap AAA R03 Battery x TC 200 M BAT Cable Adapter MultiMediaCard 16 MBWind once How To Attach The Core FilterRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter StopperCharge indicator PowerCharging the Battery Pack Lithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperaturesApproximate recording time Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power To Detach The Battery PackTripod Mounting Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Shoulder Strap AttachmentLock Button Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Power lamp Display Press MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appearsCassette holder 10 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Erase protection tabMultiMediaCard Loading a MultiMediaCardTo Unload a MultiMediaCard Card Cover12 EN Recording Mode SettingPicture Quality Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preferenceFull Auto Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual VIDEO/DSC Switch PositionTo Stop Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display14 EN While recording is in progressJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSelf-Recording Recording Basic Recording For Video Power Switch Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Mode Selection 16 ENTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Basic Shooting SnapshotAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg Image is stored in the MultiMediaCardZoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN ZoomProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeSet Light OFF/AUTO/ON as required Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Basic Recording For Video And D.S.C.Feature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusTo obtain correct focus Go to step EN Recording Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment See pgMenu Screen Explanations When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripesWhen shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting subjects with excessive backlightingAppearing on the connected TV screen Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Sound will change. This is normalIf you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recording Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Select OFF in stepMenu Fader And Wipe MenuSlow To Deactivate The Selected ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects Slow Slow ShutterIris Lock Exposure ControlTo Return To Automatic White Balance White Balance AdjustmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch Manual White Balance OperationPlayback Zoom and Playback Special Effects To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Basic Playback For VideoUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment For date/time For time code DATE/TIME settingPlayback Sound DisplayNormal Playback Power Switch to34 EN Playback Basic Playback For D.S.CIndex Playback Index ScreenAfter , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, press Playback Advanced Features For D.S.C36 EN Slide ShowBefore doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 above Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image To Remove ProtectionScreen To Delete ALL ImagesMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images DeletionYou can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime Initialising a MultiMediaCard40 EN Cable is not used If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepWhen an S-Video Audio cable is not required for watching still42 EN Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off Connection To a Personal Computer44 EN Dubbing To a VCRVCR Recording deck To use this camcorder as a player EN45Rewind Button Fast-Forward Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete46 EN Dubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a TapeMode Button Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCardWheel Lock Button Remote sensor Installing The Batteries48 EN TabDisplay Button Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s PowerPause in Connector Zoom T/W Buttons50 EN Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Playback ZoomMenu Feature Playback Special EffectsYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing 52 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit SET REMOTE/VCR CodeThomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connector Make ConnectionsVCR other than above Editing Menu 54 ENSelect Scenes ProgrammeAutomatic Editing to VCR Recording deck 56 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingAudio Dubbing Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg6e Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch 58 ENClean the lens and check Corrective ActionDark 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 Push Here to close the cassette holder After Use Cleaning The CamcorderPress Battery Release and remove the battery pack Turn off the camcorder345 6 7 # $ % 66 ENVIDEO/DSC Switch Video  pg Video Light Switch Power Zoom Lever T/W  pgSnapshot Mode Button # Power Switch  pg OFF68 EN @* Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engagedAutomatically adjusted Approximate zoom ratio Appears during Zooming5Displays the time code Enindex IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. PlaybackFunction Is set to When the MultiMediaCard is not formattedError indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has Indications FunctionDo not modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperaturesTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazards74 EN To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg Indications 76 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 32 Icons  pgTime Code  pg , 25, 32 EN77For Digital Video Camera 78 ENCamcorder For GeneralAC Power Adapter/Charger AC600 For ConnectorsFor Digital Still Camera 80 EN LYT0665-001A

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