Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 user manual To protect the unit, do not, About moisture condensation

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4.To protect the unit, DO NOT . . .

.... allow it to become wet.

.... drop the unit or strike it against hard objects.

.... subject it to shock or excessive vibration during transportation.

.... keep the lens directed at extremely bright objects for long periods.

.... expose the lens to direct sunlight.

.... carry it by holding the LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

.... swing it excessively when using the shoulder strap or the grip.

5.Dirty heads can cause the following problems:

•No picture during playback.

•Blocks of noise appear during playback.

•During recording, the Head Clog Warning indicator “” appears.

In such cases, use an optional cleaning cassette. Insert it and play back. If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. After the camcorder plays back for about 20 seconds, it stops automatically. Also refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions.

If, after using the cleaning cassette, the problems still exist, consult your nearest THOMSON dealer.

Mechanical moving parts used to move the video heads and video tape tend to become dirty and worn out over time. In order to maintain a clear picture at all times, periodic check-ups are recommended after using the unit for about 1,000 hours. For periodic check-ups please consult your nearest THOMSON dealer.

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How To Handle A CD-ROM

•Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the centre hole using a circular motion.

•Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.

•Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.

•Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.

About moisture condensation . . .

●You have observed that pouring a cold liquid into a glass will cause drops of water to form on the glass‘ outer surface. This same phenomenon occurs on the head drum of a camcorder when it is moved from a cool place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, under extremely humid conditions or in a place directly subjected to the cool air from an air conditioner.

●Moisture on the head drum can cause severe damage to the video tape, and can lead to internal damage to the camcorder itself.

Serious malfunctioning

If malfunctioning occurs, stop using the unit immediately and consult your local THOMSON dealer.

The camcorder is a microcomputer-controlled device. External noise and interference (from a TV, a radio, etc.) might prevent it from function- ing properly. In such cases, first disconnect its power supply unit (battery pack, AC Power Adapter/Battery Charger, etc.) and wait a few minutes and then re-connect it and proceed as usual from the beginning.

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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 RecordingSELF-RECORDING Journalistic ShootingSelf-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 Manual Focus Feature Auto 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 offDubbing To a VCR 44 ENVCR 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-ForwardDubbing Images Recorded On a Tape To a MultiMediaCard Mode ButtonWheel 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 EditingMake Connections Thomson VCR equipped with a remote pause connectorVCR 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 DubbingCorrective Action Clean the lens and checkDark 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 About moisture condensation To protect the unit, do notSerious 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 CameraFor Connectors AC Power Adapter/Charger AC600For Digital Still Camera 80 EN LYT0665-001A

VMD 6 specifications

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