Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 user manual Function

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Warning Indications

Indications

 

Function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displays the battery remaining power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining power level: high

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining power level: exhausted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the battery power comes close to nil, the battery indicator

 

blinks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the battery power is exhausted, power turns off automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears when no tape is loaded.

( pg. 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

Appears when the erase protection tab is set to “SAVE” while the Power

Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to

PROTECTION SWITCH

“VIDEO”.

( pg. 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears if dirt is detected on the heads. Use an optional cleaning cassette.

HEAD CLEANING

 

 

 

 

( pg. 75)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REQUIRED USE CLEAN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ING CASSETTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears if condensation occurs. When this indication is displayed, wait

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more than 1 hour until condensation disappears.

 

 

CONDENSATION,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION PAUSED

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE WAIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appears if a tape is not loaded when the Recording Start/Stop Button or

TAPE!

SNAPSHOT Button is pressed while the Power Switch is set to “ ” or

“ ” and the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.

TAPE END

Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback.

( pg. 15)

 

 

 

DIFFERENT

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

 

FORMATTED TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

● Appears when the date/time is not set.

( pg. 9)

SET DATE/TIME!

● Appears when the built-in clock battery runs out and the

 

previously set date/time is erased. Consult your nearest THOMSON

 

 

dealer

 

 

for replacement.

 

 

 

LENS CAP

Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached.

 

 

A. DUB ERROR!

Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape.

 

 

( pg. 58)

 

 

A. DUB ERROR!

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP

<CANNOT DUB

mode.

( pg. 58)

ON AN LP RECORDED

● Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16-bit

TAPE>

audio.

( pg. 58)

<CANNOT DUB

● Appears if A. DUB (e) on the remote control is pressed when the erase

ON A 16BIT

protection tab is set to “SAVE”.

( pg. 58)

RECORDING>

 

 

<CHECK TAPE’S ERASE

 

 

PROTECTION SWITCH>

 

 

MEMORY IS FULL

Appears when the MultiMediaCard’s memory is full and shooting is not

 

possible.

 

 

 

 

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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

VMD 6 specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 is a sophisticated video module designed for advanced video processing and distribution applications. Known for its reliability and high performance, the VMD 6 is widely utilized in broadcast, multimedia, and video surveillance systems. Its robust architecture ensures that it meets the demanding requirements of contemporary content delivery networks.

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