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Memory Cards

To properly use and store your memory cards, be sure to read the following cautions:

1. During use . . .

.... make sure the memory card bears the SD or

MultiMediaCard mark.

.... make sure the memory card is positioned

properly when inserting.

2.While the memory card is being accessed (during recording, playback, deletion, initialisation, etc.) . . .

.... never unload the memory card and never turn

off the camcorder.

3. Store memory cards . . .

.... away from heaters or other heat sources.

.... out of direct sunlight.

.... where they won’t be subject to unnecessary

shock or vibration.

.... where they won’t be exposed to strong

magnetic fields (such as those generated by motors, transformers or magnets).

LCD Monitor

1.To prevent damage to the LCD monitor, DO NOT . . .

.... push it strongly or apply any shocks.

.... place the camcorder with the LCD monitor on

the bottom.

2. To prolong service life . . .

.... avoid rubbing it with coarse cloth.

3.Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD monitor use.

These are not malfunctions:

•While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD monitor and/or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up.

•If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD monitor becomes hot.

Main Unit

1. For safety, DO NOT . . .

.... open the camcorder’s chassis.

.... disassemble or modify the unit.

.... short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.

Keep it away from metallic objects when not in use.

.... allow inflammables, water or metallic objects

to enter the unit.

.... remove the battery pack or disconnect the

power supply while the power is on.

.... leave the battery pack attached when the

camcorder is not in use.

2. Avoid using the unit . . .

.... in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.

.... in places subject to soot or steam such as near

a cooking stove.

CAUTIONS (cont.)

.... in places subject to excessive shock or vibration.

.... near a television set.

.... near appliances generating strong magnetic or

electric fields (speakers, broadcasting anten- nas, etc.).

.... in places subject to extremely high (over 40°C)

or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures.

3.DO NOT leave the unit . . .

.... in places of over 50°C.

.... in places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%).

.... in direct sunlight.

.... in a closed car in summer.

.... near a heater.

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 hand 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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Contents VMD270 VMD270 It is recommended that you Dear CustomerSome DO’S and DON’TS on the Safe USE of Equipment Safety Precautions Docking Station AC Power Adapter/Charger MultiMediaCard 16 MBUSB cable How To Attach The Strap How To Attach The Core Filter for optional USB cableRelease the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter Power Switch Lock Button Sub Menu Press + or to select OFF and press SETMenu Button SET/SELECT Button Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack PowerLithium-ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures Battery pack Charging time BPD270Using AC Power Using the Battery PackTo Detach The Battery Pack 10 ENTripod Mounting Viewfinder AdjustmentDate/Time Settings Built-in Clock’s Rechargeable Lithium Battery12 EN Slide the erase protection tab on the back Loading/Unloading a CassettePower lamp Power Switch Lock Button Display Camera Menu Recording Mode Setting14 EN Menu ButtonTo Unload a Memory Card Loading a Memory CardImage Size Mode Setting Picture Quality Mode Setting16 EN Approximate Number of Storable ImagesPower Switch Position Manual Operation ModeVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position Switch Power lamp Power Switch Lock ButtonVideo Recording Playback 18 ENVideo Recording To Adjust The Brightness Of The DisplayBasic Recording To Stop RecordingJournalistic Shooting 20 ENInterface Shooting ZoomProper recording When a blank portion is recorded on a tapeAvailable only with the remote control provided  pg To Control The Speaker Volume22 EN Video PlaybackDocking Station ConnectionsVideo Playback 24 ENBlank Search To cancel Blank Search midwayPress FOCUS/BLANK PressDigital Still Camera D.S.C Recording Playback C. Recording Snapshot Mode SelectionBasic Shooting Snapshot Snapshot Recording28 EN To Delete Unwanted Still ImagesTo Remove The Shutter Sound C. Playback Normal Playback Of ImagesAuto Playback Of Images 30 EN Index Playback Jump PlaybackAgain To Remove Protection 32 ENTo Select a File by Browsing Files Stored in Memory Deleting FilesTo delete the image file To delete the video clip fileTo Delete the Displayed File 34 ENTo Delete ALL Files Before doing the following, perform steps 1 through 3 onTo Print ALL Still Images ONE Print for Each To Reset The SettingTo Reset The No. Of Prints 36 ENTo Print by Selecting Still Images and NO. of Prints Initialising a Memory Card You can initialise a memory card anytimeDisplay Memory Menu 38 EN Advanced FeaturesFor Recording Menu Using Menus for Detailed Adjustment EN39If you have selected WIPE/FADER Program AE or W. Balance …see pgMenu Screen Explanations EN Using Menus for Detailed AdjustmentNormal screen ratio Demo Mode remains on even if the camcorder power is turnedAppears. The quality Sound will change. This is normalResets all settings to the factory-preset Does not reset all settings to the factory-presetWhen the Power Switch is set from OFF to or When the date is changed during playbackFor Playback Menu Display Power Switch is set to  pgParameters are the same as Description on pgPlayback Sound Sound Mode 12BIT ModeFor Recording 46 ENSecond Recording Instead of pressing the Recording Start/Stop ButtonProgram AE With Special Effects To Deactivate The Selected ModeSelect OFF in step Slow Slow ShutterShutter Variable Shutter Speed 48 ENClassic Film Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect For Slow Slow ShutterFade/Wipe Effects FADE/WIPE SelectionTo Deactivate The Selected Effect 50 EN Fader And Wipe MenuMenu Effect Snapshot For Video Recording Motor Drive ModeIf you press during Record-Standby If you press during RecordingFeature Manual Focus Feature Auto Focus52 EN To obtain correct focusIris Lock Exposure Control54 EN White Balance AdjustmentManual White Balance Operation To Return To Automatic White BalanceDigital Sound Effects Sound Effect Mode SelectionLoad the provided memory card  pg and a cassette  pg Press + or to select the desired sound effectTo cancel recording the sound effect midway 56 ENSound Effect Recording Dubbing On the remote controlDubbing To a VCR To AV OUTConnector 58 ENTo use this camcorder as a player Video Menu Dubbing Still Images Recorded On a Tape To a Memory Card60 EN To cancel E-Mail Clip RecordingTape To a Memory Card E-Mail Clip Recording To view video clips stored in a memory cardUsing the Remote Control Unit Installing The BatteriesRemote sensor Functions Buttons 62 ENFeature Slow-Motion Playback Feature Frame-By-Frame PlaybackFeature Playback Zoom Feature Playback Special Effects 64 ENMenu 12-bit mode  pg Audio track can be customized only when recordedSet 12BIT Mode to Sound 2 or MIX Menu Screen  pg Audio Dubbing66 EN Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound EffectsDisplay Audio Dub Index Button SET/SELECT Button +, Button Sound ButtonDisplay Remote sensor Insert EditingSET REMOTE/VCR Code 68 ENYou are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing VCR Recording deckOn the connected TV Make ConnectionsSelect Scenes 70 ENProgram RandomEditing Menu Automatic Editing to VCR72 EN Adjustment of VCR/CAMCORDER TimingFor More Accurate Editing Diagnosing VCR/CAMCORDER TimingUsing USB cable Using DV cableSystem Connections References 74 ENTape remaining indicator does not appear during interface When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight,Indicator appears showing the remaining time Details76 EN Corrective ActionSet the VIDEO/MEMORY to EN77 78 EN TroubleshootingEN79 80 EN VIDEO/MEMORY Switch isEN81 After Use 82 ENHeadphones are connected to this connector Multi ConnectorConnect the editing cable when performing Video Output Connector@ # u 84 EN@ Battery Release Switch Power Zoom Ring T/W  pg Shuttle Search RingVIDEO/MEMORY Switch Speaker Volume ControlEnindex Indications Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator Appears when the Power Switch Is set to# Appears when the focus is adjusted manually  pg Approximate zoom ratio Appears during ZoomingLCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During D.S.C. Playback LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Video PlaybackAppears when no tape is loaded  pg Displays the battery remaining powerCleaning cassette  pg VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to VideoVIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to Memory  pgCard Sound is pressed during video recordingTo avoid hazards To prevent damage and prolong service lifeDuring use Store cassettes92 EN Serious malfunctioning About moisture condensationTerms 94 ENEN95 Sound Mode  pg , 4396 EN Video output Power requirementAudio output Input/outputHelpline Thomson 98 ENThomson multimedia

HP 270 specifications

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