Technicolor - Thomson HP 270 user manual Video Recording, Basic Recording, To Stop Recording

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VIDEO RECORDING

Power Lamp

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Recording Start/

Stop Button

Power Switch

Lock Button

Display

25min Tape remaining time indicator (Approximate)

min 90 min 89 min 3 min

(Now calculating)

0min 1 min 2 min

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EN19

Basic Recording

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power ( pg. 9)

●Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 11)

●Load A Cassette ( pg. 13)

●Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 14)

1 Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover.

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

Shooting while using the LCD monitor: Make sure the viewfinder is pushed back in. Open the LCD monitor fully.

Shooting while using the viewfinder: Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully.

•Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click, otherwise it may be pushed back in during use.

•The Power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is displayed.

Tally lamp (Lights while recording is in progress)

Lens Cover (Slide up the lens cover to protect the lens when the camcorder is not in use.)

BR I GHT

180° 90°

Lock Button

MONITOR BRIGHT +/– Button

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “

”

3 appears while recording is in progress.

 

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright level

indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.

•It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.

NOTES:

●The image will not appear simultaneously on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder except during Interface Shooting.

●If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5 minutes, the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. To turn the camcorder on again, push back and pull out the viewfinder again or close and re-open the LCD monitor.

●When a blank portion is left between recorded scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted and errors may occur when editing the tape. To avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle Of A Tape” ( pg. 21).

●When sliding down the lens cover, be sure not to touch the lens.

●To turn the tally lamp or beep sounds off,  pg. 39, 41.

For other notes,  pg. 75

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Contents VMD270 VMD270 Dear Customer It is recommended that youSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Safety Precautions USB cable Docking Station AC Power Adapter/ChargerMultiMediaCard 16 MB Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter How To Attach The StrapHow To Attach The Core Filter for optional USB cable Menu Button SET/SELECT Button Power Switch Lock Button Sub MenuPress + or to select OFF and press SET Getting Started Power Charging the Battery PackLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures Battery pack Charging time BPD270Using the Battery Pack Using AC PowerTo Detach The Battery Pack 10 ENViewfinder Adjustment Tripod Mounting12 EN Date/Time SettingsBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Loading/Unloading a Cassette Slide the erase protection tab on the backRecording Mode Setting Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display Camera Menu14 EN Menu ButtonLoading a Memory Card To Unload a Memory CardPicture Quality Mode Setting Image Size Mode Setting16 EN Approximate Number of Storable ImagesOperation Mode Power Switch Position ManualVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Switch Power lamp Power Switch Lock Button18 EN Video Recording PlaybackTo Adjust The Brightness Of The Display Video RecordingBasic Recording To Stop Recording20 EN Journalistic ShootingInterface Shooting ZoomWhen a blank portion is recorded on a tape Proper recordingTo Control The Speaker Volume Available only with the remote control provided  pg22 EN Video PlaybackConnections Docking Station24 EN Video PlaybackTo cancel Blank Search midway Blank SearchPress FOCUS/BLANK PressDigital Still Camera D.S.C Recording Playback Snapshot Mode Selection C. RecordingBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot RecordingTo Remove The Shutter Sound 28 ENTo Delete Unwanted Still Images Auto Playback Of Images C. PlaybackNormal Playback Of Images 30 EN Again Index PlaybackJump Playback 32 EN To Remove ProtectionDeleting Files To Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in MemoryTo delete the image file To delete the video clip file34 EN To Delete the Displayed FileTo Delete ALL Files Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 onTo Reset The Setting To Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for EachTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints To Reset The No. Of Prints36 EN Display Memory Menu Initialising a Memory CardYou can initialise a memory card anytime Advanced Features 38 ENUsing Menus for Detailed Adjustment EN39 For Recording MenuIf you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance …see pgEN Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment Menu Screen ExplanationsDemo Mode remains on even if the camcorder power is turned Normal screen ratioAppears. The quality Sound will change. This is normalDoes not reset all settings to the factory-preset Resets all settings to the factory-presetWhen the Power Switch is set from OFF to or When the date is changed during playbackFor Playback Menu Power Switch is set to  pg DisplayParameters are the same as Description on pgSound Mode 12BIT Mode Playback Sound46 EN For RecordingSecond Recording Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop ButtonTo Deactivate The Selected Mode Program AE With Special EffectsSelect OFF in step Slow Slow Shutter48 EN Shutter Variable Shutter SpeedClassic Film Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect For Slow Slow ShutterTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fade/Wipe EffectsFADE/WIPE Selection Menu Effect 50 ENFader And Wipe Menu Motor Drive Mode Snapshot For Video RecordingIf you press during Record-Standby If you press during RecordingFeature Auto Focus Feature Manual Focus52 EN To obtain correct focusExposure Control Iris LockWhite Balance Adjustment 54 ENManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceSound Effect Mode Selection Digital Sound EffectsLoad the provided memory card  pg and a cassette  pg Press + or to select the desired sound effectSound Effect Recording To cancel recording the sound effect midway56 EN On the remote control DubbingDubbing To a VCR To AV OUTTo use this camcorder as a player Connector58 EN Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card Video MenuTo cancel E-Mail Clip Recording 60 ENTape To a Memory Card E-Mail Clip Recording To view video clips stored in a memory cardRemote sensor Using the Remote Control UnitInstalling The Batteries 62 EN Functions ButtonsFeature Playback Zoom Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Menu Feature Playback Special Effects64 EN Audio track can be customized only when recorded 12-bit mode  pgSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Audio DubbingAudio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 66 ENDisplay Audio Dub Index Button SET/SELECT Button +, Button Sound ButtonInsert Editing Display Remote sensor68 EN SET REMOTE/VCR CodeYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR Recording deckMake Connections On the connected TV70 EN Select ScenesProgram RandomAutomatic Editing to VCR Editing MenuAdjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER Timing 72 ENFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingSystem Connections Using USB cableUsing DV cable 74 EN ReferencesWhen you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, Tape remaining indicator does not appear during interfaceIndicator appears showing the remaining time DetailsSet the VIDEO/MEMORY to 76 ENCorrective Action EN77 Troubleshooting 78 ENEN79 VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is 80 ENEN81 82 EN After UseMulti Connector Headphones are connected to this connectorConnect the editing cable when performing Video Output Connector84 EN @ # uPower Zoom Ring T/W  pg Shuttle Search Ring @ Battery Release SwitchVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Speaker Volume ControlEnindex Indications Appears when the Power Switch Is set to Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator# Appears when the focus is adjusted manually  pg Approximate zoom ratio Appears during ZoomingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. PlaybackDisplays the battery remaining power Appears when no tape is loaded  pgCleaning cassette  pg VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VideoSwitch is set to Memory  pg VIDEO/MEMORYCard Sound is pressed during video recordingTo prevent damage and prolong service life To avoid hazardsDuring use Store cassettes92 EN About moisture condensation Serious malfunctioning94 EN TermsSound Mode  pg , 43 EN9596 EN Power requirement Video outputAudio output Input/output98 EN Helpline ThomsonThomson multimedia

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