Technicolor - Thomson HP 270 C. Recording, Basic Shooting Snapshot, Snapshot Mode Selection

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D.S.C. RECORDING

VIDEO/MEMORY

Switch

Power Switch

Lock Button

SNAPSHOT Button

Display

CAMERA Menu

SNAP MODE – P I N–UP

FRAME

FULL

MULT I – 4

MULT I – 9

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Basic Shooting (Snapshot)

You can use your camcorder as a Digital Still Camera for taking snapshots.

NOTE:

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

●Power ( pg. 9)

●Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 11)

●Loading A Memory Card ( pg. 15)

●Picture Quality/Image Size Mode Setting ( pg. 16)

SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION

1Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the Lock Button located on the cover. Set the VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch to “MEMORY”, then set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch. Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully.

2Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears.

3Press + or – to select “ CAMERA”, then press SET/ SELECT. The CAMERA Menu appears.

4Press + or – to select “SNAP MODE”, then press

SET/SELECT.

5Press + or – to select the desired Snapshot mode, then press SET/SELECT. Press + or – to select

“RETURN” and press SET/SELECT twice. The Menu Screen closes.

SNAPSHOT RECORDING

Image Size mode

Displays the Image Size mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes available: XGA and VGA ( pg. 16).

Display

1Press SNAPSHOT. appears while the snapshot is being taken.

The image is stored in the memory card.

•Regardless of the Power Switch position (“ ” or “ ”), Snapshot recording takes place using the selected Snapshot mode.

VGA

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Picture Quality mode

 

 

 

 

 

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Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image. There are 2 modes

 

 

 

 

 

 

available: FINE and STD (Standard) ( pg. 16).

Total number of shots

Displays the approximate total number of shots that can be stored, including those already taken. The number increases or decreases depending on the shots stored, the Picture Quality/Image Size mode, etc.

Number of shots taken

Displays the number of images that have already been shot.

Card icon

Appears during shooting and blinks when a memory card is not loaded.

Shooting icon

Appears and blinks during shooting.

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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 MultiMediaCard 16 MB Docking Station AC Power Adapter/ChargerUSB cable How To Attach The Core Filter for optional USB cable How To Attach The StrapRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Press + or to select OFF and press SET Power Switch Lock Button Sub MenuMenu Button SET/SELECT Button 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 MountingBuilt-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery Date/Time Settings12 EN 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 Delete Unwanted Still Images 28 ENTo Remove The Shutter Sound Normal Playback Of Images C. PlaybackAuto Playback Of Images 30 EN Jump Playback Index PlaybackAgain 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 Each36 EN To Reset The No. Of PrintsTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints You can initialise a memory card anytime Initialising a Memory CardDisplay Memory Menu 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 ShutterFADE/WIPE Selection Fade/Wipe EffectsTo Deactivate The Selected Effect Fader And Wipe Menu 50 ENMenu Effect 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 effect56 EN To cancel recording the sound effect midwaySound Effect Recording On the remote control DubbingDubbing To a VCR To AV OUT58 EN ConnectorTo use this camcorder as a player 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 cardInstalling The Batteries Using the Remote Control UnitRemote sensor 62 EN Functions ButtonsFeature Frame-By-Frame Playback Feature Slow-Motion PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom 64 EN Feature Playback Special EffectsMenu 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 TimingUsing DV cable Using USB cableSystem Connections 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 DetailsCorrective Action 76 ENSet the VIDEO/MEMORY to 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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