Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 Make Connections, Thomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connector

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To AV

To JLIP/

EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core filter

Connector

 

To S

cover**

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MAKE CONNECTIONS

Also refer to pg. 40 and 41.

1 A THOMSON VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector.

A THOMSON VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . .

... connect the editing cable to the R.A.EDIT connector.

A VCR other than above . . .

... connect the editing cable to the remote control’s PAUSE IN connector.

Core filter

S-Video cable (optional)

To AUDIO, VIDEO* and -IN connectors

“Y/C”/“CVBS” video out select switch

VCR

Audio/Video cable [mini-plug to RCA plug] (provided)

Editing cable (provided)

If your VCR has the SCART connector, use the provided cable adapter.

To Remote PAUSE or R.A.EDIT

2 Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power

Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

3 Turn the VCR power on, insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode (refer to the VCR’s instructions).

NOTES:

●Before Random Assemble Editing, make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor. If they do, they will be recorded onto the new tape.

To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV . . .

•Date/Time

.... set “DATE/TIME” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 32).

•Time Code

.... set “TIME CODE” to “ON” or “OFF” in the Menu

Screen ( pg. 32).

To PAUSE IN

DISPLAY

TV

*Connect when an S-Video cable is not used.

**When connecting cables, open this cover.

ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE

Make sure you connect the end with the core filter (plug which has 3 rings around the pin) to the camcorder.

•Playback Sound Mode, Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays

.... set “ON SCREEN” to “LCD” or “SIMPLE” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 32). Or, press DISPLAY on the remote control.

●When connecting the cables, make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder. The core filter reduces interference.

●Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required:

Y/C : 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.

●When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector, a DV cable can be connected instead of an S-Video cable and audio/video cable.

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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 TC 200 M BAT Cable Adapter MultiMediaCard 16 MB AC Power Adapter Remote Control UnitShoulder Strap AAA R03 Battery x Editing CableStopper How To Attach The Core FilterRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Wind onceLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures PowerCharging the Battery Pack Charge indicatorTo Detach The Battery Pack Using the Battery PackUsing AC Power Approximate recording timeShoulder Strap Attachment Grip AdjustmentViewfinder Adjustment Tripod MountingPress MENU/BRIGHT. The Menu Screen appears Date/Time SettingsMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Power Switch Power lamp Display Lock ButtonErase protection tab 10 ENLoading/Unloading a Cassette Cassette holderCard Cover Loading a MultiMediaCardTo Unload a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCardSet the tape recording mode depending on your preference Recording Mode SettingPicture Quality Mode Setting 12 ENVIDEO/DSC Switch Position Operation ModePower Switch Position Manual Full AutoWhile recording is in progress To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display14 EN To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting SELF-RECORDINGSelf-Recording 16 EN Power Switch Snapshot For Video RecordingSnapshot Mode Selection Recording Basic Recording For VideoImage is stored in the MultiMediaCard Basic Shooting SnapshotAvailable Snapshot modes are the same as those on pg To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesZoom Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T18 EN Zoom OutWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingBasic Recording For Video And D.S.C. Feature Video LightTo brighten the scene when natural lighting is too dim Set Light OFF/AUTO/ON as requiredFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual FocusTo obtain correct focus See pg EN Recording Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C.Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment Go to stepMenu Screen Explanations When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripesWhen shooting dark or dim subjects When shooting scenes with movement in various directionsSound will change. This is normal Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetResets all settings to the factory-preset Appearing on the connected TV screenSelect OFF in step Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect If you select Picture Wipe/Dissolve during recordingFader And Wipe Menu MenuSlow Slow Shutter To Deactivate The Selected ModeProgramme AE With Special Effects SlowExposure Control Iris LockManual White Balance Operation White Balance AdjustmentMENU/BRIGHT Wheel White paper Power Switch To Return To Automatic White BalancePlayback Basic Playback For Video To Control The Speaker VolumeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg Playback Zoom and Playback Special EffectsUsing Menus For Detailed Adjustment Display DATE/TIME settingPlayback Sound For date/time For time codePlayback Basic Playback For D.S.C Power Switch to34 EN Normal PlaybackIndex Screen Index PlaybackSlide Show Playback Advanced Features For D.S.C36 EN After , press 4/6. To stop the Slide Show, pressTo Remove Protection Protecting ImagesTo Protect AN Image Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 aboveDeletion To Delete ALL ImagesMENU/BRIGHT Wheel Deleting Images ScreenInitialising a MultiMediaCard You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime40 EN Audio cable is not required for watching still If using a VCR . . . go to step If not . . . go to stepWhen an S-Video 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 playerDubbing Images Stored In a MultiMediaCard To a Tape Indicator disappears when dubbing is complete46 EN Rewind Button Fast-ForwardMode Button Dubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCardWheel Lock Button Tab Installing The Batteries48 EN Remote sensorZoom T/W Buttons Functions Buttons With the camcorder’s PowerPause in Connector Display ButtonFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback 50 ENFeature Playback Special Effects MenuSET REMOTE/VCR Code 52 ENRandom Assemble Editing R.A.Edit You are now ready to try Random Assemble EditingThomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connector Make ConnectionsVCR other than above Programme 54 ENSelect Scenes Editing MenuAutomatic Editing to VCR Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 56 ENFor More Accurate Editing Recording deckAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing MENU/BRIGHT Wheel Display58 EN Set 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg6e Audio Dub Standby mode Speaker Power Switch 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 Turn off the camcorder After Use Cleaning The CamcorderPress Battery Release and remove the battery pack Press Push Here to close the cassette holder66 EN 345 6 7 # $ %# Power Switch  pg OFF Power Zoom Lever T/W  pgSnapshot Mode Button VIDEO/DSC Switch Video  pg Video Light Switch68 EN Approximate zoom ratio Appears during Zooming Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engagedAutomatically adjusted @* Displays the brightness of the LCD monitorLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback Enindex IndicationsLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback 5Displays the time codeFunction Indications Function When the MultiMediaCard is not formattedError indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has Is set toTo avoid hazards Do not expose the battery to temperaturesTo prevent damage and prolong service life Do not modify or disassemble74 EN To protect the unit, do not About moisture condensationSerious malfunctioning Icons  pg 76 ENDate/Time Display  pg , 32 LCD monitor/Viewfinder  pg IndicationsEN77 Time Code  pg , 25, 32For General 78 ENCamcorder For Digital Video CameraAC Power Adapter/Charger AC600 For ConnectorsFor Digital Still Camera 80 EN LYT0665-001A

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