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Page 2: ...Connections 40 Advanced Connections 42 DUBBING 44 47 Dubbing To A VCR 44 Dubbing To Or From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 45 Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape 46 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard 47 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 48 58 Slow Motion Playback Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom 50 Playback Special Effects 51 Random Assemble Editi...

Page 3: ... sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus When discarding batteries environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or places with water Also do not place any containers filled with wat...

Page 4: ... safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your deal...

Page 5: ...igator PC Connection Cable Audio Video Cable ø3 5 mini plug to RCA plug Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin Shoulder Strap Battery Pack BAT 600 Lens Cap Already attached to the camcorder Cable Adapter AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit Core Filter x 1 for optional S Video cable MultiMediaCard 16 MB DV Cable VMD6 EN 02 39 28 08 00 15 46...

Page 6: ...he demo is in progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not have to go through the Menu Screen Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select OFF and press it The normal screen appears MENU BRIGHT Wheel How To Attach The Core Filter Attach the provided Core Filter to an optional S Video cable The Core Filter reduces interference Release the stoppers on both ends of the Core Filter...

Page 7: ... cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the camcorder and charging stops Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes electricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas When charging the battery pack for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not light In this case remove the battery pack from ...

Page 8: ...the battery pack up slightly while pressing BATTERY RELEASE to detach it Power cord Approximate recording time BATTERY RELEASE Button NOTES Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly The LCD monitor is used repeatedly The playback mode is engaged repeatedly Before extended use it is recommended that you prepare enough ba...

Page 9: ...Make sure the battery pack or DC cord is removed Following the illustration thread the strap through the eyelet 1 then fold it back and thread it through the buckle 2 Repeat the procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet 3 located under the Grip Strap making sure the strap is not twisted CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the ...

Page 10: ... Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate MENU BRIGHT to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes NOTE Even if you select CLOCK ADJ if the parameter is not highlighted ...

Page 11: ...ain If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again If the tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover Closing the cassette holder cover before the cas...

Page 12: ...use only MultiMediaCards marked Some brands of MultiMediaCards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a MultiMediaCard consult its manufacturer or dealer To Unload A MultiMediaCard in step 3 push the MultiMediaCard which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover ATTENTION Do not insert remove the MultiMediaCard while the camcorder is turne...

Page 13: ...osition of the subjects in the images Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select and press it CAMERA MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select REC MO...

Page 14: ...ecord using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording OFF Allows you to switch off the camcorder Allows you to play back a recording on the tape to display a still image stored in the MultiMediaCard or to transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the MultiMediaCard to a computer VIDEO DSC Switch Position VIDEO Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tap...

Page 15: ... VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO 2 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 LCD monitor is fully open Tilt it upward downward for best viewability Shooting while using the viewfinder Close the LCD monitor The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed 3 Press the Reco...

Page 16: ...ength and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if left in this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded If the Record Standby mode continues for 5 minutes the camcorder s power shuts off automatically To turn the camcorder on again set...

Page 17: ...ot recording will be performed in the FULL mode during Digital Zoom If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed If Programme AE with special effects pg 28 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 24 the Stabiliser will be disable...

Page 18: ...ssible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed The Motor Drive mode pg 16 is disabled when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to If Programme AE with special effects pg 28 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks If shooting is not performed for approx 5 minutes when the Power Switch is set to or and power is supplie...

Page 19: ...ocus by using the manual focus pg 21 then zoom in or out in Record mode Zooming is possible to a maximum of 100X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom pg 23 Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer Digital zoom cannot be used when digital image process...

Page 20: ...shooting When shooting using a partially recorded tape When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening closing the cassette holder cover Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1 Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 31 2 Set the Power Switch to or while pre...

Page 21: ...d OFF Turns off the light AUTO Automatically turns on the light when the camcorder senses insufficient lighting on the subject ON Always keeps the light on as long as the camcorder is turned on The video light can only be used with the camcorder s power on It is recommended to set the white balance pg 30 to when you use the video light When not using the video light turn it off to save battery pow...

Page 22: ...y When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first pg 18 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO pg 24 is activated FEATURE Manual Focus PURPOSE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary...

Page 23: ...eatures For Video And D S C cont Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment This camcorder is equipped with an easy to use on screen menu system that simplifies many of the more detailed camcorder settings pg 23 25 1 Set the Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch 2 Press MENU BRIGHT The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select the desired function icon and pre...

Page 24: ...magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 100X digital magnification Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 25 1 200 sec Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1 25 sec shutter speed provides a brighter image th...

Page 25: ...not be used Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting When set to ON you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx 60 cm Depending on the zoom position the lens may go out of focus Records with no change in the ...

Page 26: ...time code from appearing on the connected TV screen Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV Keeps the indications except the tape running indicator warnings date time time code etc from appearing in the camcorder Also keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the con nected TV screen The date time is always dis...

Page 27: ...ture Wipe Dissolve during recording press the Recording Start Stop Button when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording and press it again when one scene is finished The point at which the scene ended is stored in memory If you select Picture W...

Page 28: ... top and bottom or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black screen The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene The next scene gradually wipes...

Page 29: ...s the classic film effect CLASSIC FILM Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect STROBE Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available SLOW Slow Shutter Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dar...

Page 30: ... BACKLIGHT button has no effect when the exposure is set to MANUAL and the Power Switch is set to Iris lock indicator Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations When shooting a moving subject When the distance to the subject changes so its size in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder changes such as when the subject is backing away When shooting on a reflective natural background such as...

Page 31: ...on Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of the white balance adjustment and select MAN 2 Hold a sheet of plain white paper in front of the subject Adjust zoom or position yourself so that the white paper fills the screen 3 Press MENU BRIGHT until begins blinking When the setting is completed stops blinking 4 Press MENU BRIGHT Only th...

Page 32: ...tor the sound is not heard from the speaker Power Zoom Lever VOL Speaker Lock Button Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press 4 6 during playback 2 To resume normal playback press 4 6 again If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes the camcorder s Stop mode is automatically engaged After 5 minutes in the Stop mode the camcorder s power is automatically turned off When 4 6 is p...

Page 33: ...commended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing pg 45 ON Enables dubbing of images recorded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard pg 47 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback pg 16 Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder Makes the time c...

Page 34: ...Hz The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the recording was made during fast forward or rewind During playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left corner SOUND MODE 12BIT MODE Factory preset STEREO SOUND L SOUND R SOUND 1 SOUND 2 MIX Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo Sound from the L channel is output in stereo Sound from the R channel is output in stereo Or...

Page 35: ...uced size thumbnail images These thumbnail images cannot be transferred to a PC Images shot with devices that are not compatible with DCF cannot be viewed with this camcorder Unsupported Data will be displayed PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D S C To display the next image Display To display the previous image Image number Displays the index number of the image file pg 35 Total number of images Displa...

Page 36: ...Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STANDARD in order of quality pg 12 Protect icon When an image is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the Picture Quality mode indicator and that image cannot be deleted Selected Image An image is framed in green like this when it is selected Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the de...

Page 37: ... to select SLIDE SHOW and press it The Slide Show starts 5 To stop the Slide Show press 5 To start the Slide Show without going through the Menu Screen after step 1 press 4 6 To stop the Slide Show press 5 Power Switch Display MENU BRIGHT Wheel PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D S C Lock Button Stop 5 Button Play Pause 4 6 Button VIDEO DSC Switch Open the LCD monitor to access this switch 1 I S P D ...

Page 38: ...OTECT AN IMAGE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to move the green frame to the desired image and press it A padlock mark appears on the selected image Repeat this procedure for all images you do not wish to delete by accident 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialised ...

Page 39: ...t EXECUTE and press it The selected images are deleted and the normal playback screen appears To cancel deletion rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it TO DELETE ALL IMAGES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it All the images ar...

Page 40: ...tate MENU BRIGHT to select and press it DSC MENU appears 4 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select FORMAT and press it The Sub Menu appears 5 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select EXECUTE and press it The MultiMediaCard is initialised When initialisation is finished NO STORED IMAGE appears To cancel initialisation rotate MENU BRIGHT to select CANCEL and press it CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turn...

Page 41: ... filter Core filter Yellow Not connected S Video cable optional TV VCR To IN Set to Y C Cable Adapter provided To TV or VCR B Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y C signal Connector cover To AV To S Core filter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided White to AUDIO L IN Red to AUDIO R IN When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is n...

Page 42: ...IMPLE in the Menu Screen pg 32 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control provided NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape o...

Page 43: ...o DV connector PC connection cable provided To PC DIGITAL PHOTO Power Switch PC with DV connector equipped capture board PC Connector cover Core filter When connecting the cable open this cover Use the DV cable provided with the capture board VMD6 EN 40 80 28 08 00 16 07 42 ...

Page 44: ...Turn the camcorder s Power Switch to while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack pg 7 Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder The date time information cann...

Page 45: ... the Menu Screen pg 32 Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 32 Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen pg 32 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch o...

Page 46: ...peration To prevent this from happen ing press the buttons on both units For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time If a blank portion or disturbed image is played back on the player during dubbing the dubbing may stop so that an unusual image is not dubbed Even though the DV cable is connected correctly some times the image may not appear in step 4 If this oc...

Page 47: ...h 43 To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback pg 35 or press 2 or 3 to select the image you wish 5 To engage Dub Standby press the Recording Start Stop Button The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH START STOP appears 6 While the message is being displayed press the Recording Start Stop Button The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 5 seconds The indicator disappear...

Page 48: ...and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes 6 To select a video image to be dubbed start playback by pressing 4 6 At the moment you find the image you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback 7 Press MODE to select the Snapshot mode to use for dubbing the image to the MultiMediaCard 8 To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected image is stored in the MultiMediaCard blinks dur...

Page 49: ...ment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated 2 Insert two AAA R03 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT When using the remote control be sure to point it at the remote sensor The illustration shows the approximate transmitted beam effective area for indoor use The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause inco...

Page 50: ...ansmits the beam signal Zoom in out pg 18 Functions the same as the Recording Start Stop Button on the camcorder Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on the camcorder With the camcorder s Power Switch set to Zoom in out pg 50 pg 41 44 53 pg 50 52 pg 50 pg 50 Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape pg 31 Displays previous image in a MultiMediaCard pg 34 pg 54 pg 51 pg 51 pg 53 pg 52 pg 50 pg 50 pg 58 Sta...

Page 51: ...k During Slow Motion Playback there will be disturbances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunction During Slow Motion Playback press PAUSE 6 to pause playback FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback PURPOSE To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback press PAUSE 6 to engage Still ...

Page 52: ...ighlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ON OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTES When some Playback Special Effects are used the Multi Analyser 4 and Multi Analyser...

Page 53: ...o the VCR and point the remote towards the VCR s infrared sensor Then referring to the VCR CODE LIST press and hold MBR SET and press button A and then B The code is automatically set once you release MBR SET and the VCR s power comes on 2 Make sure the VCR s power is on Then while holding SHIFT press the button on the remote for the desired function The functions the remote can control are PLAY S...

Page 54: ...Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen pg 32 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control When connecting the cables make sure to connect the end with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference Set the video out select switch of the cable adapter as required Y C When connecting to a TV or VCR which accepts Y C signals and uses an S Vide...

Page 55: ...ess EFFECT pg 51 10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes To change previously registered points press CANCEL on the remote control The registered points disappear one at a time from the most recently registered point If you are not using Fade Wipe or Programme AE with special effects repeat steps 6 and 7 only NOTES When choosing a scene set Edit In and Edit Out points so that the...

Page 56: ...use mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode If you do not register an Edit Out point the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop 1 14 Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON...

Page 57: ... Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 2 Perform Random Assemble Editing on Programme 1 only In order to check VCR and camcorder timing select the beginning of a scene transition as your Edit In point 3 Play back the dubbed scene If any images from the scene prior to the ...

Page 58: ... s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards You can also delay the VCR s record timing by rotating MENU BRIGHT towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press MENU BRIGHT to finish the setting 7 Rotate MENU BRIGHT to select 1RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 54 NOTES Before performing actual Rando...

Page 59: ...UND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen pg 32 33 NOTES Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately If you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas If feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone aw...

Page 60: ...vered with condensation 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely pg 7 Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one pg 6 7 2 Set the date time pg 9 Consult your nearest THOMSON dealer for replacement 3 Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC pg 10 Set the Power Switch to or pg 13 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to VIDEO Replace with new cassette pg 10 Close the cassette holder cover Set the...

Page 61: ...tch is set to 14 The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 15 The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 7 Set it in the right position pg 10 Install a fully charged battery...

Page 62: ...o SQUEEZE in the Menu Screen A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress 20 When shooting in the dark the unit becomes highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter 21 The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 16 Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated pg 26 Do not turn off the camcorder s power aft...

Page 63: ...ODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 28 In places subject to low temperature images become dark due to the characteristics of the LCD monitor When this happens the displayed colours differ from those that are actually recorded This is not a defect of the camcorder When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest...

Page 64: ...tions appear distorted This is not a defect 38 The speaker volume is too great 39 31 Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS pg 24 26 28 32 33 34 Set the Power Switch to pg 31 35 Set the VIDEO DSC Switch to Set the Power Switch to 36 Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback pg 40 41 Close the cassette holder cover pg 10 37 3...

Page 65: ...The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark 45 This is not a malfunction 46 The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on 47 40 Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage pg 65 41 Check the section of the manual that explains LCD monitor viewfinder indications pg 68 72 42 Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to cle...

Page 66: ...rior of the viewfinder with it 2 6 Close the cover Tilt the viewfinder back to the horizontal position NOTES Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected Mould may form if the lens is left dirty When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of e...

Page 67: ...66EN INDEX Controls Connectors And Indicators P L A Y O FF 1 r p o u i w q e 3 4 5 6 7 8 W y Y R U I T E 9 0 Q 2 VMD6 EN 40 80 28 08 00 16 08 66 ...

Page 68: ...ocol EDIT pg 53 Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software DC Input Connector pg 7 The connectors q to e are located beneath a cover q Audio Video Output Connector AV pg 40 44 53 w Digital Video Connector DV IN OUT i link pg 42 43 45 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 in...

Page 69: ... Code pg 19 25 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen pg 25 32 1 Appears when the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to and the Power Switch is set to or pg 13 17 2 Appears and blinks during shooting pg 17 3 Displays the Picture Quality mode of the stored image There are 2 modes available FINE and STD Standard pg 12 17 4 Appears during shooting Blinks w...

Page 70: ...s pg 28 6 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is engaged pg 24 7 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually pg 21 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen pg 25 32 8 Appears during zooming Zoom level indicator pg 18 9 Approximate zoom ratio Appears during zooming pg 18 Appears when GAIN UP is set to AUTO and the shutter speed is automati...

Page 71: ...lays the time code pg 32 33 6BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor pg 14 VOLUME Displays the speaker volume pg 31 The level indicator moves 1 L 2 T B C I T V 1 O 0 S L O U 0 U M 6 N E D 2 1 0 1 L P 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 2 4 6 1 3 LCD Monitor Viewfinder Indications During D S C Playback 1Displays the index number of the image file pg 34 2Displays the total number of stored images pg 34 3Dis...

Page 72: ...r format is loaded Appears when the date time is not set pg 9 Appears when the built in clock battery runs out and the previously set date time is erased Consult your nearest THOMSON dealer for replacement Appears for 5 seconds after power is turned on if the lens cap is attached Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape pg 58 Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a tap...

Page 73: ...ed when SNAPSHOT is pressed while the Power Switch is set to or and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to Appears when there is a problem with a MultiMediaCard and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the MultiMediaCard pg 39 Appears if there are no images stored in the MultiMediaCard when the Power Switch is set to and the VIDEO DSC Switch is set to The error indications E01 E...

Page 74: ...ks The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions 1 To avoid hazards do not burn do not short circuit the terminals When transporting make sure the provided battery cap is attached to the battery If the battery cap is misplaced carry the battery in a plastic bag do not modify or disassembl...

Page 75: ...n 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 mal...

Page 76: ...t 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 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 br...

Page 77: ...pg 32 Monotone pg 28 Motor Drive Mode pg 16 MultiMediaCard pg 11 74 A AC Power Adapter Charger pg 6 7 Audio Dubbing pg 58 Auto Focus pg 21 Auto Shut off pg 15 31 B Backlight Compensation pg 29 Battery Low pg 71 Battery Pack pg 6 7 73 Brighten The LCD Monitor pg 14 C Channels Left Right pg 33 Charge The Battery Pack pg 6 Cinema pg 24 Classic Film pg 28 Clean The Camcorder pg 65 Connections pg 7 40 ...

Page 78: ...8 Set Remote Control VCR Code pg 52 Shuttle Search pg 31 Shutter Speed pg 28 Slide Show pg 36 Slow Motion Playback pg 50 Slow Shutter pg 28 Snapshot pg 16 17 Snapshot Mode pg 16 Sound Mode pg 23 32 33 Speaker Volume pg 31 Specifications pg 78 79 Squeeze pg 24 Still Playback pg 31 Strobe pg 28 T Tally pg 14 23 Tele Macro pg 24 Time Code pg 19 25 32 33 Tripod Mounting pg 8 Twilight pg 28 U Unload A ...

Page 79: ...torage temperature 20 C to 50 C Pickup 1 4 CCD Lens F 1 8 f 3 6 mm to 36 mm 10 1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø37 mm LCD monitor 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder with 0 24 black white LCD Speaker Monaural For Digital Video Camera Format DV format SD mode Signal format PAL standard Recording Playback format Video Digital component record...

Page 80: ...alogue output AV Video output 1 V p p 75 Ω analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kΩ analogue stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant PC DIGITAL PHOTO Digital still output ø2 5 mm 3 pole JLIP EDIT ø3 5 mm 4 pole AC Power Adapter Charger AC600 Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output Charge DC 7 2 V 1 2 A VTR DC 6 3 V 1 8 A Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 38 m...

Page 81: ...80EN NOTES VMD6 EN 40 80 28 08 00 16 09 80 ...

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