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Technicolor - Thomson VMD 22 User's Manual

1. To DV connector Core filter DV cable Core filter _ To PC To DV OUT Open the connector Use the DV cable provided with the capture board VMD22 EN 34 65 PC PC connection cable provided A gue orcrral STILL EDT 58 CONNECTIONS Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software when connected as shown in the illustration It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector equipped capture board installed 1 Make sure the camcorder and PC are turned off 2 Connect the camcorder or Docking Station to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration e To attach the camcorder to Docking Station refer to Docking Station Attachment on pg 56 3 Turn the camcorder s PO WER Switch to PLay pc while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC i 29 08 00 15 16 A VMD22 EN 34 65 59 EE Wi NOY Connection To A Personal Computer NOTES e Itis recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e Never connect the PC connection cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder Connect only the cable you wish to use
2. VMD22 EN 02 33 9 CRW Ts EN 9 Date Time Settings The date time is recorded onto the tape at all times but its display can be turned on or off during playback cF pg 41 Set the O peration Switch to WI and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select eu Press it and DISPLAY MENU appears A LA N Rotate the MENU wheel to select CLOCK ADJ Press it and day is highlighted Rotate the MENU wheel to input the day Press it Repeat to input the month year hour and minute Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes Built in Clock s Rechargeable Lithium Battery To store the date time in memory the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is integrated in the camcorder While the camcorder is connected to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger or while the battery pack attached E to the camcorder continues to supply power the clock s rechargeable lithium battery is always charged However if the camcorder is not used for approx 3 months the clock s lithium battery will become discharged and the date time stored in memory will be lost When this occurs first connect t
3. Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired sound effect e Pressing DIGITAL SOUND starts playback of the currently selected sound effect so you can check it without recording it onto the tape Press DIGITAL SOUND again to stop the sound effect playback 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU wheel The selection is complete SOUND EFFECT RECORDING Press DIGITAL SOUND during recording The selected sound effect indication with a br mark appears blinking and the sound effect is recorded onto the tape e The sound effect cannot be heard from the speaker during recording Use a headphone set to hear the sound effect To cancel recording the sound effect midway press DIGITAL SOUND again The camcorder stops recording the sound effect and the sound effect indication disappears NOTES Sound effects can also be used for Audio Dubbing pg 77 e Sound effects created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard by copying them into the MultiMediaCard s sound folder with the specified file name For details refer to the instruction manual of the provided software 29 08 00 15 13 WELT TTT O IR 38 en Wanced Features For Video And D S C cont Exposure Control Manual exposure adjustment is recommended in the following situations e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when
4. BATT RELEASE Switch ATTENTION Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction To AC outlet e Power cord ee AC Power Adapter Charger To DC OUT terminal DC cord To battery pack mount VMD22 EN 02 33 7 EE Wi EN 7 USING THE BATTERY PACK Insert the terminal end CO of the battery pack into the battery pack mount then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place as shown in the illustration sl the battery pack is attached in the wrong position a malfunction may occur To Detach The Battery Pack While sliding down BATT RELEASE detach it Approximate recording time LCD monitor off Viewfinder on LCD monitor on Viewfinder off Battery pack CCA 681 45 min 55 min NOTES e Recording time is reduced significantly under the following conditions Zoom or Record Standby mode is engaged repeatedly e The LCD monitor is used repeatedly e The playback mode is engaged repeatedly e Before extended use it is recommended that you E prepare enough battery packs to cover 3 times the planned shooting time USING AC POWER Use the AC Power Adapter Charger connect as shown in the illustration NOTES e The provided AC Power Adapter Charger features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 110 V to 240
5. DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry VMD22 EN 02 33 3 29 08 00 14 39 WELT TTT e TRB IR 4 ew e
6. and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time 35 e Re read the sections covering Fade Wipe effects Programme AE with special effects and DIS CF pg 28 34 36 Coloured bright spots appear all over the LCD monitor or the viewfinder The LCD monitor and the viewfinder are made with high precision technology However black spots or bright spots of light red green or blue may appear constantly on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder These spots are not recorded on the tape This is not due to any defect of the unit Effective dots more than 99 99 During recording sound cannot be heard The optional headphones are not connected to the headphones connector The sound volume of the headphones connector was not adjusted appropriately The sound volume at this point is the same as the level it was adjusted to during playback Connect the optional headphones to the headphone connector CS pg 86 87 e Adjust the sound volume during playback cF pg 40 Play Rewind and Fast Forward functions do not work The POWER Switch is not set to PLAY PC Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC CG pg 40 A MultiMediaCard cannot be played back The POWER Switch is set to CAMERA or PLAY PC Set the PO WER Switch to PEJ F pg 45 The tape is movi
7. down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or GS then set the O peration Switch to Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully CAM ERA MENU appears then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired Snapshot mode then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes SNAPSHOT RECORDING Press SNAPSHOT If you press during Record Standby PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode If you press during Recording PHOTO appears and a still image will be recorded for approx 6 seconds then the normal recording resumes To use the flash CG pg 30 Motor Drive Mode Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to serial photography Interval between still images approx 1 second NOTES e To remove the shutter sound 17 BEEP TALLY on pg 27 e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e Ir Programme AE with special effects F pg 36 is engaged certain modes of Programme AE with special effects are disabled during Snapshot recording In such a case the icon blinks e If SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON pg 28 the Stabiliser will be disabled e To dub images recorded on a tape to a Mult
8. GE Menu Screen MANUAL MENU CF pg 28 29 eting Files SECH KRASS SE Pe Menu Screen MEMORY MENU sett CF pg 48 GE e JR 1 Menu Screen VIDEO MENU sises I pg 41 e deed P8 MODE Dial Position lt gt pg 15 Digital ZOOM cceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeee CF pg 20 27 DIS Digital I Stabili E 28 M none a an E RAEE F pg 36 Di F SH dE SEN SE 3 Motor Drive Mode CF pg 18 EE P8 MultkMediatC ad CF pg 12 94 DPOF Digital Print Order Format I pg 54 Dual Shooting naisessa I pg 24 o Dubbing 0 eeceeeeeeeeeteeeteeeteeeeeeees CF pg 60 65 Operation Switch Position c cscseeeee UF pg 14 E E Mail Clip Recording seee I pg 44 Erase Protection evesessscctvessseaveseesncaeweseeoenaes CF pg 10 Exposure Control nsss CF pg 38 29 08 00 15 48 VMD22 EN 66 100 97 P T Picture Quality Size Mode c ceeeeeeee IF pg 13 Tele Mac ias I pg 28 Picture Wipe Dissolve eeeceeeeee CF pg 34 35 Time Code I pg 21 29 41 42 Playback Special Effect I gt pg 69 Tripod Mounting cceecceeceesseeeteeeteeteees I pg 8 Playback ZOOM ccccceesceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeees CS pg 68 Twilight cece ceceeseeseeeneeeseeeeeensees I pg 36 POWER Switch Position ssec I pg 14 U Print Frame Deletion 0 cccceeeee CF pg 52 53 Programme AE With Special Effects re pg 36 Unload A Tape en I pg 10 Progressive Mode CF pg 22 23 v Progressive
9. OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Slow Motion Playback press SLOW 41 or gt more than approx 2 seconds After approx 1 minute in Slow Rewind or approx 2 minutes in Slow Forward normal playback resumes m To stop Slow Motion Playback press PLAY gt NOTES You can also engage Slow Motion Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLOW more than approx 2 seconds e During Slow Motion Playback due to digital image processing the picture may take on a mosaic effect Up Button e After SLOW a or is pressed and held the still image may be displayed for a few seconds followed by Down a blue screen for a few seconds This is not a Button malfunction e There may be a small margin between the slow motion playback start point you chose and the actual start point for Slow Motion Playback e During Slow Motion Playback there will be distur STOP bances in video and the picture may seem unstable especially with steady images This is not a malfunc tion e During Slow Motion Playback press PAU SE II to pause playback Remote sensor Left or SLOW Rewind Button Right or SLOW Forward Button Normal playback Pre FEATURE Frame By Frame Playback R PU RPO SE To allow frame by frame search during video playback OPERATION 1 To change from normal to Frame By Frame Playback To move image press SLOW gt repeatedly for forward or SLOW a press CJ Right r
10. if three files with index numbers 002 004 and 006 are deleted from memory the remaining files are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in the numerical sequence Therefore the number of remaining files is 7 and the new index numbers range from 001 to 007 F S XGA VGA Picture Q uality Size mode Displays the Picture Quality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE and VGA STD in order of quality 7 pg 13 M Protect icon When a file is protected against its accidental erasure a padlock mark appears next to the index number and that file cannot be deleted Selected File A file is framed in green when it is selected Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file 29 08 00 15 14 WELT hl rll IR end Index Playback You can view or listen to the files still images video clips or sound effects stored in memory six at a time Use this mode when looking for a file you wish to view or hear Perform steps 1 and 2 of Normal Playback on pg 45 To access the Index Screen press INDEX once If you press INDEX twice the Index Screen for E Mail Clip Rec pg 44 le appears if a video clip has been stored If there is no video clip this will be skipped If you press INDEX three times the Index Screen for Digital Sound Effect F pg 37 appears If there is no sound effect the display will return to the still
11. Cable Adapter qo connectors Pan ver een Set AV S VIDEO back to OUT in the Menu SCART connector Deg Screen to disengage the analogue input mode use a commercially lt gt pg 41 cableadaper It NOTES e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e To use an output cable adapter commercially avail able refer to its instructions It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e Analogue signals can be converted to digital signals with this procedure It is also possible to dub from another camcorder Connect when an S Video cable is not used VMD22 EN 34 65 61 29 08 00 15 16 WEIT TTT e TRIP 62 EN PO WER Switch Lock Button connector cover To DV OUT Core filter DV cable optional Core filter E To DV IN Video unit equipped with DV connector M D VMD22 EN 34 65 62 DUBBING cont Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing It is also possible to copy recorded scenes from the camcorder onto another video unit equipped with a DV connector Since a digital signal is sent there is little if any image or sound deterioration To use this camcorder as a player 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off Connect the camco
12. EA ws See pg 27 If you have selected Al Ital or 0 go to step 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it The Sub Menu appears Then rotate the MENU wheel to select the parameter and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt lt RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes The icon represents END 29 08 00 14 41 WELT TTT e TB N A Wee hte N2 Menu Screen Explanations Es FADER WIPE Refer to Fade W pe Effects c pg 34 35 P AE EFFECT Refer to Programme AE With Special Effects pg 36 EA W BALANCE Refer to W hite Balance Adjustment and M anual W hite Balance O peration gt pg 39 REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference pg 11 SOUND 12 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels and is MODE recommended for use when performing audio dubbing Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models When set to 10X while using digital zoom the zoom magnification will reset to 10X since digital zoom will be disengaged Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum
13. R A Edit Create edited videos easily using your camcorder as the source player You can select up to 8 cuts for automatic editing in any order you like R A Edit is more easily performed when the MBR Multi Brand Remote is set to operate with your brand of VCR see VCR CODE LIST but can also be performed by operating the VCR manually Before operation make sure the batteries are installed in the remote control F pg 66 SET REMOTE VCR CODE Turn off the power to 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 STOP PAUSE FF REW and VCR REC STBY you do not need to press SHIFT for this one You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing E IMPORTANT Although the MBR is compatible with THO MSO N VCRs and those of many other makers it may not work with yours or may offer limited functions NOTES e If the VCR s power does not come on in step 1 try another code from the VCR CODE LIST e Some brands of VCR do not come on automati cally In this case turn the power on manually and try step 2 e f the remote control is not able to contr
14. UP is set to OFF or P AE EFFECT is set to TWILIGHT Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen CS pg 30 It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash Set the camcorder in the Record Standby mode pg 30 Set GAIN UP to AUTO HE or AGC F pg 27 or disengage the TWILIGHT mode CF pg 36 Although a Snapshot is taken with the flash Red Eye Reduction does not take place The subject does not look straight toward the flash e The subject does not look at the first flash which is an important part of Red Eye Reduction e The camcorder is too far from the subject e FLASH is not set to AUTO in the Menu Screen The subject should look straight toward the flash especially the first flash If the subject does not see the first flash it will be difficult for Red Eye Reduction to take place CF pg 30 The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m from the camcorder CF pg 30 Set FLASH to AUTO d in the Menu Screen to display the Red Eye Reduction indicator CG pg 30 14 The image taken using Snapshot is too dark FLASH is set to OFF in the Menu Screen e The flash emission window is covered by fingers etc e The flash brightness is set to produce a darker image adjustment value 3 e The camcorder is too far from the subject e Shooting was pe
15. and to replace the fuse cover If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code n Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician NOTES e The rating plate serial number plate and safety caution are on the bottom and or the back of the main unit e The rating plate serial number plate of the AC Power Adapter Charger is on its bottom e The rating plate serial number plate of the Docking Station is on its bottom This camcorder is designed to be used with PAL type colour television signals It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard H owever live recording and LCD monitor viewfinder playback are possible anywhere Use the CCA 681 battery packs and to recharge them the provided multi voltage AC Power Adapter Charger An appropriate
16. c pg 50 NO STORED DATA Appears when the PO WER Switch is set to FEST and there are no files stored in the MultiMediaCard NO SOUND DATA Appears if there are no sound files stored in the MultiMediaCard when DIGITAL SO UND is pressed E NO STORED IMAGE Appears when the POWER switch is set to Si and all image files are deleted NO E CLIP DATA Appears when the POWER switch is set to SZ and all E clip recording files are deleted UNSUPPORTED DATA Appears when a file in a format other than MP3 is selected E01 E06 UNIT IN SAFEGUARD MODE REMOVE AND REATTACH BATTERY VMD22 EN 66 100 The error indications E01 E06 show what type of malfunction has occured When an error indication appears the camcorder turns off automatically Remove the power supply battery etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains consult your nearest THOMSON dealer 29 08 00 15 48 i CAUTIONS General Battery Precautions If the remote control is not functioning even if it is being operated correctly the batteries are ex hausted Replace them with fresh ones Use only the following batteries AAA R03 size x 2 Please make note of the following rules for battery use When misused the batteries can leak or explode L When replacing batteries refer to page 66 2
17. deleted 29 08 00 15 15 WEIT TI e NOS POWER Switch TO DELETE ALL SNAP FRAMES S 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pag 52 m Lock Button 2 Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it r The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the snap frames are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it al MENU Wheel Display Sepa MENUA m Menu Screen cr IMAGE PRO IMAGE DEL m SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL d CANCEL DPOF FORMAT SELECTS Deletion Confirmation Screen CANCEL EXECUTE EXECUTE amp VMD22 EN 34 65 53 29 08 00 15 15 WELT TT 54 EN PO WER Switch Lock Button MENU Wheel Display Sasi MEU Menu Screen Cr IMAGE PRO e IMAGE DEL m SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL SELECT FRAME DEL Dea RESET FORMAT MEMORY MENU pn Confirmation Qo Screen D CANCEL EXECUTE EXECUTE N VMD22 EN 34 65 54 EE Wi CK Advanced Features For D S C cont Setting Print Information DPOF Setting This camcorder is compatible with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard in order to support future systems such as automatic printing which records information about the still images you wish to print such as the number of prints to make There are 2 print informati
18. e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the end E of the last scene e When you use Fade Wipe effects that time is included in the total time this does not apply to Picture Wipe Dissolve If using Playback Special Effects press EFFECT FADE WIPE pg 69 EFFECT EDIT IN OUT Repeat steps 6 through 9 to register additional scenes e 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 e 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 there is a relatively large difference between them e f the search time for an in point exceeds 5 minutes the recording decks Record Standby mode will be cancelled and editing will not take place e If there are blank portions before or after the Edit In and Edit Out points a blue screen may be included in the edited version e Since time codes register time only as accurately as seconds the time code total time may not match the total programme time exactly e Turning off the camcorder s power erases all registered Edit In and Edit Out points e f you select Sepia or Monotone mode from Programme AE with special effects you cannot use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader In this case the Dissolve or Black amp White indicator begins blin
19. of 40X digital magnification Allows you to use the Digital Zoom By digitally processing and magnifying images zooming is possible from 10X the optical zoom limit to a maximum of 200X digital magnification SNAP Refer to Snapshot For Video Recording F pg 18 MODE GAIN UP Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment The overall appearance may be grainy but the image is bright S 2 3 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 than in the AGC mode but the subject s movements are not smooth or natural The overall appearance may be grainy When shooting a subjectin low lighting in this mode Ar is displayed The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording Instead of a beep a melody sounds when any operation is performed It also activates the shutter sound effect pg 18 19 ON BEEP The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off and at the beginning and end of recording Also to activate the shutter sound effect lt pg 18 19 OFF The tally lamp remains off at all times Even though not heard while shooting shutter sound is recorded on the tape ID This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer NUMBER using the J termi
20. of the viewfinder with it Close the hatch until it locks in place and push the viewfinder back in NOTES e 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 e Mould may form if the lens is left dirty e When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth refer to the cautions of each product Lens blower 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT O IR TRO U BLESHO O TING If after following the steps in the chart below the problem still exists please consult your nearest THOMSON dealer EN 79 The camcorder is a microcomputer controlled device External noise and interference from a TV a radio etc might prevent it from functioning 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 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION No power is supplied e The power is not connected properly e The battery is dead e The LCD monitor is not open fully or the viewfinder is not pulled out when recording e Connect the AC Power Adapter Charger securely pg 7 e Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one CF pg 6 7 e Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder SET DATE TIME appears
21. pg 76 is impossible on a tape recorded in the LP mode e LP Long Play is more economical providing 1 5 times the recording time NOTES e If the recording mode is switched during recording the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point e t is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode E on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder e During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound A LA N 29 08 00 14 40 Clipped edge Label MultiMediaCard VMD22 EN 02 33 GETTING STARTED cont Loading A MultiMediaCard 1 Make sure the camcorder s power is off 2 Open the card cover Insert the MultiM ediaCard clipped edge first Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label d To close the card cover push it until you hear a click NOTES e Be sure to use only MultiM ediaCards marked MultiMediaCard e Some brands of MultiM ediaCards are not compatible with this camcorder Before purchasing a MultiM ediaCard consult its manufacturer or dealer To Unload A MultiMediaCard in step 3 push the MultiM ediaCard which then comes out of the camcorder automatically Pull it out and close the card cover E ATTENTION Do not insert remove the MultiM ediaCard while the camcorder is turned on as this may cause the MultiMediaCard to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to becom
22. to access the Sound Effect PROTECT Index Screen Then press the MENU wheel TO PROTECT A FILE Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 4 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it A ff padlock mark appears on the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files you do not wish to delete by accident 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears NOTE When the memory is initialised or corrupted even protected files are deleted If you do not want to lose important files transfer them to a PC and save them TO REMOVE PROTECTION Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it The 01 padlock mark located above the file disappears and the file is no longer protected Repeat this procedure for all files from which you wish to remove protection Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The normal playback screen appears 29 08 00 15 14 WELT TT i POWER Switch et Ce MENU Wheel Display SIS DELETE Index SITS TMT TSM Screen BPE EE MEMORY MENU E Deletion e Confirmation Screen mM CANCEL EXECUTE i CAUTION Do not remove the MultiMediaCard or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during delet
23. 08 00 15 16 WELT TTT O IR enO 3 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector Digital Dubbing To use this camcorder as a recorder NOTE Before the following steps make sure that AV S VIDEO is set to OUT in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 PO WER Switch 1 Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a video unit equipped with a DV output connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration A connector cover 2 Set REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference CS pg 11 To DV IN OUT Sn PP ne EE ee EE 3 Set this camcorder s PO WER Switch to PLAV PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the Core filter switch Turn on the video unit s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the video unit DV cable ee optional 4 Press START STOP on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode Core filter DV IN appears on the screen 5 Engage the video unit s Play mode then engage the E To DV OUT Still Playback mode when you have found a spot just E Video unit equipped before the edit in point with DV connector 6 Press START STOP on the camcorder to engage the Record mode DWAIN appears on the screen Engage the video unit s Play mode To stop dubbing press START STOP on the camcorder so that DV IN reappears then eng
24. 1 250 SHUTTER 1 250 Menu Screen peer ju ZA TWILIGHT Makes evening scenes look more natural White Balance pg 39 is initially set to 8 but can be changed to your desired setting When Twilight is chosen the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx 10 m to infinity From less than 10 m adjust the focus manually The flash does not fire in this mode L SEPIA Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos Combine this with the Cinema mode for a classic look B W MONOTONE 1 Like classic black and white films your footage is shot in B W Used together with the Cinema mode it enhances the classic film effect V CLASSIC FILM 2 Gives recorded scenes a strobe effect Wi STROBE 2 Your recording looks like a series of consecutive snapshots 2 VIDEO ECHO Adds a ghost to the subject giving your recording a fantasy feeling Zoom magnification of over 10X is not available ced Features For Video And D S C cont Programme AE With Special Effects 1 Set the Operation Switch to M then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FA then press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired mode then press it Selection is co
25. 12 and cassette lt gt pg 10 Lock Button 2 Set the POWER Switch to PLay PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 3 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select g3 and press it VIDEO MENU appears d Rotate the MENU wheel to select O9 mW COPY and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate it to select ON and press it Selection is complete F lt RETURN Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The normal playback screen resumes Ea 12BIT MODE SYNCHRO S REC MODE Play Pause To select a video image to be dubbed start playback OFF Button gt 11 by pressing KA At the moment you find the image AV S V1DEO UR you wish to dub press it again to engage Still Playback io SE E odd DDO To start dubbing press SNAPSHOT The selected E image is stored in the MultiMediaCard e ge blinks during dubbing NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 7 when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded the message COPYING FAILED is displayed e f an image recorded on the tape using the WIDE mode t pg 28 is dubbed to a MultiMediaCard the WIDE mode identifying signal is not dubbed with it e To use Playback Special Effects with a video image you wish to dub perform up to step 7 using the remote control provided CG pg 69 e Images are dubbe
26. AVCR other than above connect the editing cable to the remote control s PAUSE IN connector o Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn the VCR power on insert a recordable tape and engage the AUX mode refer to the VCR s instructions NOTES e Before Random Assemble Editing make sure the indications do not appear on the TV monitor If they do they will be recorded onto the new tape To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 41 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CS pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control e For GR DVX10 owners Make sure to set AV S VIDEO to OUT in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e 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 Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accep
27. Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight About moisture condensation e 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 e 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 29 08 00 15 48 Wi E T VMD22 EN 66 100 96 96a A EE Wi TERMS F AC Power Adapter Charger n se CF pg 6 7 Fade ln Out oseere CF pg 34 35 Analogue Input CF pg 41 61 Fast Forward The Tape cccesseeseeeees CF pg 40 Animation gue eel
28. Do not use any different size of batteries from those specified A w Do not use rechargeable batteries 5 Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat as they can leak or explode 6 Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire 7 Remove the batteries from the unit if it is to be stored for an extended period to avoid battery leakage which can cause malfunctions VMD22 EN 66 100 93 EE Wi Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction nI Battery Packs 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 do not modify or disassemble do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire use only specified chargers 2 To prevent damage and prolong service life do not subject to unnecessary shock charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown in the chart below This is a chemical reaction type battery cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life fully charge and then fully discharge the
29. GUAR 2 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GS 3 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or BQ VGA STD VGA FINE only 4 Available only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO GS or 09 VMD22 EN 34 65 36 29 08 00 15 13 WELT TT i IND EX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button Display Selected framed in green 0041 905 J ooe You can download sound data available at our Web Site see below for URL and transfer them from your PC to the MultiMediaCard http www thomson music com e Use the supplied MultiMediaCard reader to copy the sound files from your PC on to the MultiMediaCard e Sound data should be copied into the MultiMediaCard s DCSD 100JVCGR folder e The file names should be in numerical sequence starting from DVC00001 mp3 You need to first use the MultiMediaCard in your camcorder to store sound for correct files formatting VMD22 EN 34 65 37 EE Wi EN B 7 Digital Sound Effects SOUND EFFECT MODE SELECTION 1 Load a multimedia card on which you have stored some sound effects CG pg 12 and a cassette lt pg 10 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to GB VIDEO or DR Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press INDEX The SOUND Index Screen appears
30. Indicators 86 Indications serra deeg fer 88 CAUTIONS 93 95 TERMS 96 97 SPECIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS VMD22 EN Sommaire 2 29 08 00 16 40 Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera Before use please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product Using This Instruction Manual e All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents cF pg 1 e Notes appear after most subsections Be sure to read these as well e Basic and advanced features operation are separated for easier reference It is recommended that you AC refer to the Index UC pgs 85 92 and familiarize yourself with button locations etc before use ere read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 93 through 95 before use SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT for owners in the U K Connection to the mains supply in the U nited Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted
31. TTT O IR 3 EN 6 Dubbing From A VCR To use this camcorder as a recorder 1 Make sure all units are turned off then connect the camcorder and the VCR as shown in the illustration Also refer to pg 56 and 57 Set SOUND MODF to 12 BIT or 16 BIT and REC MODE to SP or LP in the Menu Screen depending on your preference CF pg 11 26 27 Set the camcorder s PO WER Switch to Campe while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Set AV S VIDEO to IN in the Menu Screen to engage the analogue input mode pg 41 AUDIOR Press START STO P on the camcorder to engage the Record Pause mode AV IN appears on the screen Sa White to Core filter Engage the VCR s Play mode then engage the Still AUDIO L oe y ae Playback mode when you have found a spot just before the edit in point Q U A WwW N Press START STOP on the camcorder to engage the meek S Vid ne Ke cane able Record mode ENAN appears on the screen plug optional optional Engage the VCR s Play mode To stop dubbing press START STOP on the camcorder so that AV IN reappears then engage the VCR s Stop mode LP To Audio Video 9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 for additional editing
32. Wi EN 4 3 Stop Button W Blank Search PO WER Switch Helps you find where you should start recording in the lt gt middle of a tape to avoid time code interruption pg 21 2 Load a tape pg 10 and set the PO WER Switch to PLayipc while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EI then press it VIDEO MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select BLANK SRCH then press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE then press it e BLANK SEARCH appears blinking and the camcorder automatically starts reverse or forward shuttle search then stops at the spot which is about Eee MENU E Menu Screen 3 seconds of tape before the beginning of the f d eo SOUND MODE detected blank portion 12BIT MODE REC MODE To cancel Blank Search midway STON es CANCEL press W S ebt COPY EXECUTE P AV S VIDEO NOTES e In step 5 if the current position is at a blank portion the camcorder searches in the reverse direction and if the current position is at a recorded portion the camcorder searches in the forward direction ene e Blank Search does not work if HEAD CLEANING SEARCH REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE has appeared XS with the tape e f the beginning or end of the tape is reached during Blank Search the camcorder st
33. Wide I pg 28 Date E ee gt pg 48 Vid o Eeer ee cata I pg 36 Provided Accessories ccesceeseeeteeteeeteeeee rpg 4 W R White Balance ccccecceesseeseeeeeeeseeeteeeees I pg 39 Random Assemble Editing pg 70 75 Wide Mode iuagz t eeteng geed SACH I pg 28 EE Come 16 Wind ENEE I pg 29 Recording Mode cx CF pg 11 Wipe In Out sanesas CF pg 34 35 Red Eye Reduction rpg 30 Z Remote Control oil Ber 6 ZOOMING renen r rE TE TEEN CS pg 20 Rewind The Tape ssceeccesesseeseeseeeeeereees CF pg 40 S Self Recording ssssssssissesesssssiseesrineesreeee pg 17 Self Ime asee iee T aa a F pg 32 ED sists ae EREE EEES CF pg 36 Set Remote Control VCR Code I pg 70 Shooting Mode DUAL sesers pg 15 Shooting Mode DSC n se F pg 15 Shuttle Search 0 ege dreet anes I pg 40 Shutter Speed ececeecseesseeseeeeeeeseeeteeeeees I pg 36 Slow Motion Playback c cccesseeseeeeees I pg 68 Slow Shutter eaen a RN I pg 36 Snapshot Si I pg 18 19 24 Snapshot Mode ecceeseeeseeeteeeteeeee CF pg 18 19 Sound Mode CF pg 27 41 42 Speaker Volume e cecceesseeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeees F pg 40 Specifications CF pg 98 99 li IT CF pg 28 Still Playback ssccsccsnsisiineris I pg 40 tober 8 Brac See Een CF pg 36 Superimposing A Snap Frame n CF pg 51 29 08 00 15 48 WEIT TTT e TRB T A Q8 en SPECIFICATI
34. begin narrating Speak into the microphone e To pause dubbing press PAU SE II d To end Audio Dubbing press PAU SE II then STO P H To hear the dubbed sound during playback set 12BIT MODE to SOUND 2 or MIX in the Menu Screen CF pg 41 42 NOTES e Audio dubbing is also possible using an optional microphone connected to the MIC connector on the Docking Station e Sound is not heard from the speaker during Audio Dubbing To hear sound connect optional headphones to the AV OUT connector While an optional microphone is connected the built in microphone is disabled e When editing onto a tape that was recorded at 12 bit the old and new soundtracks are recorded separately elt you dub onto a blank space on the tape the sound may be disrupted Make sure you only edit recorded areas elt feedback or howling occurs during TV playback move the camcorder s microphone away from the TV or turn down the TV s volume elt you change from 12 bit to 16 bit in mid recording and then use the tape for Audio Dubbing it is not effective from the point where 16 bit recording began e During Audio Dubbing when the tape moves to scenes recorded in the LP mode scenes recorded in 16 bit audio or a blank portion Audio Dubbing stops C pg 91 e To perform Audio Dubbing with a video unit connected to the camcorder s AV connector first set AV S VIDEO to IN in the Menu Screen t p
35. bit audio lt pg 76 e Appears if A DUB on the remote control is pressed when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE lt pg 76 MEMORY IS FULL VMD22 EN 66 100 Appears when the MultiMediaCard s memory is full and shooting is not possible CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 29 08 00 15 48 WELT TTT e TRB IR 92 en Indications f INDEX Indications cont Function COPYING FAILED e Appears if dubbing of copyguarded signals is attempted while this camcorder is being used as a recorder e Appears in the following cases when dubbing from a tape to a MultiMediaCard as digital stills or video clips when no MultiMediaCard is loaded when the MultiMediaCard s memory is full when the MultiMediaCard is not formatted e Appears in the following cases when dubbing still images or sound effects stored in the MultiMediaCard s memory to a tape when condensation occurs when no tape is loaded when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE when a tape in another format is loaded when the tape ends lt pg 64 MEMORY CARD Appears if a MultiMediaCard is not loaded when SN APSH OT is pressed while the PO WER Switch is set to CAMERA and the MODE Dial is set to E or CO PLEASE FORMAT Appears when there is a problem with a MultiMediaCard and its memory is corrupt or it has not been initialised Initialise the MultiMediaCard
36. caused VMD22 EN 02 33 2 29 08 00 14 39 WELT TTT O IR Wee htete ENO Do not point the lens or the viewfinder directly into the sun This can cause eye injuries as well as lead to the malfunctioning of internal circuitry There is also a risk of fire or electric shock CAUTION The following notes concern possible physical damage to the camcorder and to the user When carrying be sure to always securely attach and use the provided shoulder strap Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit or in a malfunction Take care not to get your finger caught in the cassette holder cover Do not let children operate the camcorder as they are particularly susceptible to this type of injury Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces It could tip over causing serious damage to the camcorder CAUTION Attaching the camcorder to the Docking Station with cables Audio Video S Video Editing DC etc connected then leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended as tripping on the cables will cause the camcorder to fall resulting in damage IN MultiMediaCard m This camcorder is designed exclusively for the digital video cassette and M ultiM ediaCard O nly cassettes marked WON and memory cards marked MultiMediaCard can be used with this unit Before recording an important scene ai make sure you only use cassettes
37. horizontal stripes Refer to Sel OFF e When shooting dark or dim subjects e When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting When shooting scenes with movement in various directions When shooting scenes with low contrast backgrounds e Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod e The QQ indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used f Timer lt gt pg 32 Refer to 5 Second Recording F pg 33 E 5S ANIM OFF Allows you to record a few frames only By using an inanimate object and changing its position between shots you can record the subject as though it is moving c pg 33 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 ON OFF 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 screen ratio For playback on a TV witha normal screen ratio CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen During playback on wide screen TVs the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16 9 CT appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During
38. instead F pg 28 29 08 00 14 42 WELT TTT O IR 34 EN Fade Wipe Effects These effects let you make pro style scene transitions Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next You can also vary transitions from scene to scene IMPORTANT Some Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used with certain modes of Programme AE with special effects I pg 36 If an unusable Fade Wipe Effect is selected its indicator blinks or goes out START STOP Button MODE Dial PO WER Switch a a Lock Button Olay Operation Switch MENU Wheel To Deactivate The Selected Effect select OFF in step 4 NOTES e You can extend the length of a Fade or Wipe by pressing and holding START STO P e f the power is turned off after a scene is finished recording the stored point is erased disabling the Picture Wipe Dissolve combina tion When this happens the Picture Wipe Dissolve indicator blinks Also note that power shuts off automatically if 5 minutes elapse in the Record Standby mode e Picture Wipe Dissolve cannot be used when the MO DE Dial is set to GS e All Fade Wipe Effects cannot be used when the MODE Dial is set to DR e The sound at the end of the last recorded scene is not stored VMD22 EN 34 65 34 ced Features For Video And D S C cont FAD E WIPE SELECTION w Bd Bw KI oO KI DI ES and pr Fade or Wipe works when video recording is started o
39. number of images Displays the total number of stored images web A Image number To display the Displays the index number of the image file F pg 46 47 previous image VMD22 EN 34 65 45 29 08 00 15 14 46 EN Type of file Picture Quality Size mode Appears only Directory and when displaying still File names images Index number Selected file Protect icon POWER Switch Se RE Button MENU Wheel VMD22 EN 34 65 46 EE Wi PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D S C cont Index Screen The files you stored can be displayed together with their index information Convenient for checking files stored beforehand the Index Screen also shows the Picture Quality Size mode directory and file names as well as which files are protected against accidental erasure 100 DVC00003 Directory and File names Shows that the selected file is in a directory called 100 and its file name is DVC00003 Each time shooting takes place a file name is made using a number which is larger by one than the largest number of the file names which are in use If the file name reaches DVC09999 a new directory will be made and the file name will start again from DVCO0001 In the playback screen pg 45 the directory and only the last four digits of the file name are displayed 001 Index number Index numbers are marked from 001 For example when 10 files are stored index number 001 to 010
40. pg 11 EE Appears while a tape is running gt Playback DEXP t s ION kk Fast Forward Shuttle search dg Rewind Shuttle search BLANK SEARCH II Pause UF Forward slow motion lt I Reverse slow motion ZS Audio Dubbing HS Audio Dubbing Pause Displays the Blank Search mode pg 43 Displays the date time pg 41 42 BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder CG pg 16 VOLUME Displays the speaker or headphone volume pg 40 The level indicator moves Displays the time code F pg 41 42 LCD Monitor View finder Indications During D S C Playback Displays the type of file MAGE E MAIL CLIP SOUND Displays the directory and file names F pg 45 Q Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the viewfinder pg 16 Gi The level indicator moves LO Displays the total number of stored files c pg 45 Displays the index number of the file pg 45 VMD22 EN 66 100 90 29 08 00 15 48 WELT TTT O IR Warning Indications Indications nO I Function Displays the battery remaining power Remaining power level high SSC T aa E ei Remaining power level exhausted As the battery power comes close to nil the battery indicator lt blinks When the battery power is exhausted power turns off automatically LO Appears when no tape is loaded lt pg 10 CHECK TAPE S ERAS
41. playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16 9 movie e CINEMA mode is effective only when the MO DE Dial is set to VIDEO or GS SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion ww appears When using this mode refer to your wide screen TV s instruction manual During playback recording on 4 3 TVs LCD monitor viewfinder the image is elongated vertically e SQUEEZE mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO or GS PS WIDE Factory preset Ww appears The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide angle range This mode s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0 7X wide conversion lens Zooming is possible from 0 7X to 10X This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room e PS W IDE mode is effective only when the MO DE Dial is set to G3 28 29 08 00 14 42 SSS hte n29 Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind Helps cut down on noise created by wind n appears The quality of the sound will change This is normal Refer to Snapshot Flash c pg 30 Refer to Flash Brightness Adjustment pg 31 E MANUAL MENU ON LCD Keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and ti
42. s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears 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 Play back the dubbed scene e If any images from the scene prior to the transition you chose for your Edit In point were recorded that means your VCR moves too quickly from Record Pause to Record mode e If the scene you tried to dub starts in progress the VCR is slow to start recording e Remote sensor ON OFF VMD22 EN 66 100 74 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT O IR Pa VIDEO MENU en up SYNCHRO REC MODE E BLANK SRCH a5 fll COPY AV S V1IDEO VCR Recording deck VMD22 EN 66 100 75 EN 79 ADJUSTMENT OF VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press R A EDIT ON OFF to make the Random Assemble Editing menu disappear then press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EJ and press it VIDEO MENU appears Then rotate it to SYNCHRO and press it The value for SYNCHRO is highlighted 6 Based on the diagnostics performed pg 74 you can now advance the VCR s record timing by rotating the MENU wheel towards You can also delay the VCR s record t
43. then stored in numerical order in the ol 2 H goga Foi MultiMediaCard You can view the stored images one at a G Rewind Button lt lt time much like flipping through a photo album D an Button W 1 Load a MultiMediaCard CF pg 12 2 Set the POWER Switch to Pa while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored image is displayed Ph POWER Switch B u Button ZS For Normal Playback Auto Playback To display the next image For Auto Playback 1 3 Press gt gt to display the next image Press lt lt to display the previous image You can run through all the images stored in memory Display automatically i 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 above Press KAL e If you press lt lt during Auto Playback images are displayed in descending order e If you press gt gt during Auto Playback images are displayed in ascending order 3 To end Auto Playback press Ml NOTES e Even if you shoot a new image after playing back a low numbered one this will not overwrite an existing image because new images are automatically stored after the last recorded one e Image number directory and file names appear if ON SCREEN is set to either LCD or LCD TV in the Menu Screen gt pg 29 Directory and File names Displays the directory and file names CG pg 46 47 Total
44. when skiing e When shooting objects under a spotlight e When zooming When the subject is close keep the iris locked Even when the subject moves away from you the image will not darken or brighten Before the following steps perform steps 1 and 2 of Exposure Control E Adjust zoom so that the subject fills the LCD monitor or the viewfinder then press and hold the MENU wheel for over 2 seconds The exposure control indicator and D appear Press the MENU wheel 08 changes to IC and the iris is locked EXP goes out BACKLIGHT Button lt lt EXPO SURE Button gt 11 POWER Switch i SE ES Operation Switch Iris lock indicator MENU Wheel To Return To Automatic Iris Control press EXPO SURE so that the exposure control indicator and 08 disappear Or set the Operation Switch to BY To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris after step 2 adjust the exposure rotating the MENU wheel Then lock the iris in step 3 For automatic locking press EXPO SU RE again in step 2 The iris becomes automatic after about 2 seconds Iris Like the pupil of the human eye it contracts in well lit environments to keep too much light from entering and dilates in dim environments to allow in more light 29 08 00 15 13 WELT TTT O IR White Balance Adjustment A term that refers to the correctness of colour reproduction under various lighting If the white b
45. with the Mini DV mark DV nites make sure you only use memory cards with the mark MultiMediaCard ore remember that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats hase remember that this camcorder is intended for private consumer use only Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and 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 dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if itis damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer
46. 02 33 19 LPT Wi al EN 9 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 ess not do so before continuing Power CF pg 6 Grip Adjustment lt gt pg 8 Viewfinder Adjustment pg 8 Loading A MultiM ediaCard lt pg 12 Picture Quality Size M ode Setting lt pg 13 Set the MODE Dial to and the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully 2 Press SNAPSHOT halfway The screen becomes a still image which is captured into the camcorder s memory However itis not rcorded until SNAPSHOT is pressed fully At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be cancelled 3 Press SNAPSHOT fully The image is recorded in the MultiM ediaCard e Still images are recorded in the snapshot mode with no frame To use the flash CG pg 30 To Delete Unwanted Still Images when unwanted still images are stored in the MultiM ediaCard or its memory is full refer to Deleting Files pg 49 and delete unwanted still images To Remove The Shutter Sound when you do not want to hear the shutter sound set BEEP TALLY to OFF on the Menu Screen F pg 26 27 The sound is no longer heard from the speaker NOTES e Even if D
47. 35126140 vmd22 GB_ 1 08 00 14 23 Page Cov1 Il LZ Wi THOMSON 5 ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 5 GETTING STARTED RECORDING Basic Recording For Viden Basic Recording For Digital Still Camera D S C 19 Basic Recording For Video And D S C 20 Advanced Features For Video And D S C 22 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA mengen Basic Playback For Video 00 Advanced Features For Video Basic Connections ssssseseseeeeeeee Advanced Connections DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR eesseecceeeseeeeeees 60 Dubbing From A VCR 0 0 0 eect teeeeeeeeeeeeee 61 Dubbing To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 2 62 Dubbing From A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector 63 E Dubbing Images Stored In A E MultiMediaCard To A Tape 00 Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A MultiMediaCard USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Slow Motion E Frame By Frame Playback and Playback Zoom Playback Special Effects Random Assemble Editing For More Accurate Editing Audio Dubbing cee eeeeeseeseeeeeeeee Mini IN Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects 77 PAE USER MAINTENANCE 78 KW TROUBLESHOOTING 79 84 INDEX 85 92 DIGITAL Docking Station 0 0 0 0 eee teeeeseeeeeee 85 Controls Connectors And
48. 4 36 29 08 00 14 41 SSS 8 8 h en2O Focus detection zone While focusing on a further While focusing on a nearer subject subject FOCUS FOCUS FEATURE Auto Focus PURPO SE The camcorder s Full Range AF system offers continuous shooting ability from close up as close as approx 5 cm to the subject to infinity However correct focus may not be obtainable in the situations listed below in these cases use manual focusing e When two subjects overlap in the same scene e When illumination is low e When the subject has no contrast difference in brightness and darkness such as a flat one colour wall or a clear blue sky e When a dark object is barely visible in the viewfinder e When the scene contains minute patterns or identical patterns that are regularly repeated e When the scene is affected by sunbeams or light reflecting off the surface of a body of water e When shooting a scene with a high contrast background E The following low contrast warnings appear blinking A lt 4 gt and A E NOTES e Ifthe lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing is not possible Keep the lens clean wiping with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty When condensation occurs wipe with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally e When shooting a subject close to the lens zoom out first CG pg 20 If zoomed in in the auto focus mode the camcorder may automatically zoom out depending o
49. 768 pixels VGA 640 x 480 pixels 2 modes FINE STANDARD Approximate number of storable images with the provided MultiMediaCard 8 MB with Sound Effects pre stored FINE STAN DARD 46 VGA 21 XGA 133 VGA 64 XGA with an optional MultiM ediaCard 4 MB FINE STAN DARD 26 VGA 12 XGA 76 VGA 36 XGA with an optional MultiM ediaCard 8 MB FINE STANDARD A VMD22 EN 66 100 54 VGA 24 XGA 155 VGA 75 XGA 98 29 08 00 15 48 WELT TTT C IR E oni For Connectors Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo DV Input output 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Headphone output 3 5 mm stereo AC Power Adapter Charger AC 2200 Power requirement AC 110 V to 240 Ma 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output Charge DC 7 2 V zz 0 77A VTR DC 6 3 V 7 1 8 A Dimensions W x H x D 68 mm x 45 mm x 110 mm Weight Approx 255 g Docking Station DS 2200 For General Dimensions W x H x D 55 mm x 36 mm x 107 mm Weight Approx 89 9 g For Connectors S Output Y 1 Vp p 75 Q analogue C 0 29 V p p 75 Q analogue Input Y 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue C 0 2 V p p 0 4 V p p 75 Q analogue VID EO Video output 1 V p p 75 Q analogue Video input 0 8 V p p 1 2 V p p 75 Q analogue AUDIO Audio output 300 mV rms 1 kQ analogue stereo Audio inp
50. AUDIO L ToS 29 08 00 15 15 The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the POWER Switch set to MR To TV or VCR Yellow to VIDEO IN When an S Video Yellow to VIDEO by cable is not used CG Deg aa White to AUDIO LIN Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug optional ot 1 S White to AUDIO L Red to Red to AUD oe C VCR AUDIO RIN q A To S VIDEO IN S Video cable ToS optional NOTES Make sure all units are turned off Connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR as shown in the illustration CS pg 56 57 If using a VCR go to step 3 If not go to step 4 Connect the VCR output to the TV input referring to your VCR s instruction manual Turn on the camcorder the VCR and the TV a LA Nm Set the VCR to its AUX input mode and set the TV to its VIDEO mode To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CS pg 41 e Time Code set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen CS pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays for video playback Or Directory File Names and Im
51. AUTO AUTO ON or OFF and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select lt RETU RN Press it twice to close the Menu Screen If AUTO Is Selected the Red Eye reduction indicator lights Press SNAPSHOT The flash fires twice The first flash is for reduction of the human eye s red reflection and the second flash is for the actual recording NOTES e Do not fire the flash at a person at short range e The flash does not fire when the flash is set to OFF in the Menu Screen and also when the battery remaining power is low Moreover the flash does not fire when itis set to AUTO in the Menu Screen with GAIN UP set to OFF pg 27 and with Programme AE with special effects set to TWILIGHT t pg 36 e When taking several snapshots in succession M otor Drive Mode the flash fires only during the first one e Although images shot with a flash tend to look whiter than they actually are to compensate for this the camcorder automatically darkens the picture when using the flash When shooting a subject at a distance where the flash light cannot reach over approx 2 m push down the flash to prevent the picture from becoming too dark or becoming too tinted e The colour tone changes depending on the background lighting conditions such as under fluorescent or halogen lamps e To change the brightness of the flash Flash Brightness Adjustment F pg 31 e While chargi
52. CD monitor viewfinder indica tions CS pg 88 92 An error indication E01 E06 appears 47 A malfunction of some kind has occurred In this case the camcorder s functions become unusable 47 e Remove the power supply battery pack etc and wait a few minutes for the indication to clear When it does you can resume using the camcorder If the indication remains even though you repeat the above two or three times please consult your nearest THOMSON dealer The charger indicator on the AC Power Adapter Charger does not light The temperature of the battery is extremely high low e Charging is difficult in places subject to extremely high low temperatures To protect the battery it is recommended to charge it in places with a temperature of 10 C to 35 C F pg 93 Picture does not appear on the LCD monitor The viewfinder is pulled out e The LCD monitor s brightness setting is too dark e Push the viewfinder back in e Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor CS pg 16 e If the monitor is tilted upward 180 degrees open the monitor fully lt pg 16 When the image is printed from the printer a black bar appears at the bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction e By recording with DIS activated CF pg 28 this can be avoided When the camcorder is connected via the DV connector t
53. Docking Station DS 2200 e Remote Control U nit TC 200M e Core Filter x 2 for optional S Video cable and Audio Video RCA plug RCA plug cable e Audio Video Cable 93 5 mini plug to RCA plug VMD22 EN 02 33 4 PRO VIDED ACCESSO RIES AC Power Adapter Charger AC 2200 es DC Cord QL e MultiM ediaCard 16 MB e Cleaning Cloth e Editing Cable One plug has 3 rings around the pin and the other has 1 ring around the pin e Battery Pack CCA 681 AAA R03 Battery x 2 for remote control unit CD ROM The CD RO M contains the following 7 software pro grammes e MultiMediaN avigator e JLIP Video Capture JLIP Video Producer Picture Navigator for Windows e CardN avigator e Video Player e Video Decoder zi mm sl e JLIP Cable Both plugs have 3 rings around the pin cm e PC Connection Cable 29 08 00 14 39 WELT hl ell IR EN 5 How To Attach Core Filters Attach the provided Core Filters to an optional S Video cable or Audio Video RCA plug RCA plug cable Core Filters reduce interference Stopper Wind once Release the Run the cable through the Core Filter leaving approx Close the Core Filter until it stoppers on both 3 cm of cable between the cable plug and the Core clicks shut ends of the Core Filter Wind the cable around the outside of the Core Filter Filter as shown in the illus
54. E PROTECTION SWITCH Appears when the erase protection tab is set to SAVE while the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA pg 10 V i HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE CLEANING CASSETTE Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during recording Use an optional cleaning cassette lt pg 94 W CONDENSATION OPERATION PAUSED PLEASE WAIT Appears if condensation occurs When this indication is displayed wait more than 1 hour until condensation disappears TAPE Appears if a tape is not loaded when START STOP is pressed while the PO WER Switch is set to CamERA and the MODE Dial is set to VIDEO u B or OM TAPE END Appears when the tape ends during recording or playback lt pg 17 DIFFERENT FORMATTED TAPE Appears if a tape in another format is loaded SET DATE TIME e Appears when the date time is not set lt pg 9 e Appears when the built in clock lithium battery is discharged and the previously set date time is erased pg 9 A DUB ERROR Appears if Audio Dubbing is attempted on a blank portion of a tape lt gt pg 76 A DUB ERROR lt CANNOT DUB ON ALP RECORDED TAPE gt lt CANNOT DUB ON A 16BIT RECORDING gt lt CHECK TAPE S ERASE PROTECTION SWITCH gt e Appears if Audio D ubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in the LP mode lt pg 76 e Appears if Audio D ubbing is attempted on a tape recorded in 16
55. F pg 15 Display 5 g deeg AUTO and the shutter speed is automatically e Q Appears when backlight EE adjusted IC pg 27 e A duri ing LO Appears when FLASH is set to AUTO in Rae S E the Menu Screen pg 30 Zoom level indicator CF pg 20 Appears when the white balance is adjusted 2 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect pg 39 CF pg 37 Appears when the exposure is adjusted D Appears when the flash is ready A number pg 38 appears next to the indication after adjusting d the bright f the flash CF pg 30 31 Displays the selected Programme AE with special ege Se pg effects pg 36 Appears when taking a Snapshot CF pg 18 19 Appears when Digital Image Stabiliser DIS is Appears when the iris is locked C pg 38 engaged pg 28 Appears during Self Timer recording CG pg 32 Appears when the focus is adjusted manually Displays the brightness of the LCD monitor or the pg 25 viewfinder pg 16 Displays the date time pg 9 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen c pg 29 41 VMD22 EN 66 100 89 29 08 00 15 47 WELT hl rll IR 9 O EN f INDEX indications cont LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Video Playback Displays the sound mode F pg 41 42 Displays the selected Digital Sound Effect C pg 37 Displays the tape speed
56. F pg 29 Appears while the tape is running F pg 16 5S MODE ANIM MODE Displays the 5 second recording mode or Animation recording mode C pg 28 33 Displays the sound mode for approx 5 seconds after turning on the camcorder pg 27 Displays the Time Code gt pg 21 29 Setting ON SCREEN to SIMPLE in the Menu Screen removes indications marked with from the screen F pg 29 41 LCD Monitor View finder Indications During D S C Recording Only Displays the Picture Quality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE and VGA STD in order of quality F pg 13 emp __ _ __ _ Appears and blinks during shooting F pg 19 e Appears during shooting XGA zb 10 24 e Blinks when a MultiMediaCard is not loaded CF pg 19 LO Displays the number of images that have already been shot F pg 19 Displays the total number of shots that can be stored including those already taken CF pg 19 These indications also appear during DUAL mode VMD22 EN 66 100 88 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT O IR enO LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Both Video And D S C Recording Appears when the Operation switch e Approximate zoom ratio Appears during is set to B pg 14 Zooming I pg 20 e Act Appears when GAIN UP is set to Displays the shooting mode position C
57. FEATURE Zooming PURPO SE TEE 10W S ag 4 Zoom out W Wide angle Zoom display 10x WEDT Digital zoom zone 10X optical zoom zone Approximate zoom ratio POWER Switch Power Zoom Lever VMD22 EN 02 33 20 To produce the zoom in out effect or an instantaneous change in image magnification OPERATION Zoom In Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards T Zoom Out Slide the Power Zoom Lever towards W The further you slide the Power Zoom Lever the quicker the zoom action NOTES e Focusing may become unstable during Zooming In this case set the zoom while in Record Standby lock the focus by using the manual focus lt pg 25 then zoom in or out in Record mode e Zooming is possible to a maximum of 200X or it can be switched to 10X magnification using the optical zoom t pg 27 e Zoom magnification of over 10X is done through Digital image processing and is therefore called Digital Zoom e During Digital zoom the quality of image may suffer e Digital zoom cannot be used in the following cases e When digital image processing such as Picture Wipe Dissolve t pg 34 35 or Video Echo lt pg 36 is activated e When the MODE Dial is set to UTM or Ea e Macro shooting as close as approx 5 cm to the subject is possible when the Power Zoom Lever is set all the way to W Also see TELE MACRO in the Menu Scr
58. IS is set to ON CF pg 28 the Stabiliser will be disabled e If Snapshot recording is not possible PHOTO blinks when SNAPSHOT is pressed e If Programme AE with special effects lt pg 36 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 and power is supplied from the battery pack the camcorder shuts off automatically to save power To perform shooting again close the LCD monitor and re open it When using the viewfinder push back it in and pull it out again The Motor Drive mode pg 18 is disabled when the MODE Dial is set to O38 e To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires CF pg 30 e When a headphone set is connected to the headphone connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker e Still images taken are compliant to DCF Design rules for Camera File systems They do not have any compatibility with devices which are not compliant to DCF e In the XGA mode images shot using a 680 000 pixel Progres sive Scan CCD effective area 630 000 pixels 962 x 654 pixels are converted and stored in the XGA mode file size 1024 x 768 pixels 29 08 00 14 41 WELT TTT O IR 20 en DING Basic Recording For Video And D S C Zoin Ai Te Telephoto t
59. MENU wheel to move the green frame to LG the desired snap frame and press it Selection is complete The selected snap frame is superimposed over the still image 3 To Make The Snap Frame Disappear press SNAP FRAME NOTES e A snap frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software Trans ferred snap frames are displayed from snap frame index number 007 and they can be used together with the snap frames in the camcorder s memory For details on creating transferring snap frames refer to the software instructions e Depending on the images you play back the snap frame outline may become grainy or vague 29 08 00 15 15 O2 en PO WER Switch DELETE Index Screen Deletion 2 Confirmation Screen m CANCEL EXECUTE i CAUTION Do not remove the MultiMediaCard or perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during deletion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the MultiMediaCard becomes corrupted initialise it 7 pg 50 VMD22 EN 34 65 52 ACK Advanced Features For D S C cont Snap Frame Deletion A snap frame created on a PC can be transferred to a MultiMediaCard using the provided software Snap frames that have been transferred to a MultiMediaCard can be deleted when they are no longer needed Th
60. O NS Camcorder For General Power supply DC 6 3 V Using AC Power Adapter Charger DC 7 2 V Using battery pack Power consumption LCD monitor off viewfinder on LCD monitor on viewfinder off Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Pickup Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor Viewfinder Speaker For Digital Video Camera Approx 4 6 W Approx 5 5 W 51 mm x 125 mm x 97 mm with the LCD monitor closed and the viewfinder pushed back in Approx 515 g without cassette MultiMediaCard and battery Approx 590 g incl cassette MultiMediaCard and battery 0 C to 40 C 35 to 80 20 C to 50 C 1 4 CCD Progressive Scan F 1 8 f 3 8 mm to 38 mm 10 1 power zoom lens 27 mm 2 5 diagonally measured LCD panel TFT active matrix system Electronic viewfinder with 0 44 colour LCD Monaural Format Signal format Recording Playback format Cassette Tape speed Maximum recording time using 80 min cassette For Digital Still Camera DV format SD mode PAL standard Video Digital component recording Audio PCM digital recording 32 kHz 4 channel 12 bit 48 kHz 2 channel 16 bit Mini DV cassette SP 18 8 mm s LP 12 5 mm s SP 80 min LP 120 min Storage media Compression system File size Picture quality MultiMediaCard JPEG compatible 2 modes XGA 1024 x
61. RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen NOTE When you change the subject you are shooting or the shooting location set it back to 0 as described in step 5 and take a snapshot to check the flash brightness After doing this adjust to your desired brightness 29 08 00 14 42 32 EN START STO P Button POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Display Mm MANUAL MENU mea lt RETURN DIS Se OFF 5S ON CH TELE MACRO WS WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ s Menu Screen CER renew Self Timer indication When START STOP or SNAPSHOT is pressed the tally lamp changes as shown VMD22 EN 02 33 32 Operation Switch ced Features For Video And D S C cont Self Timer Once the camcorder is set the camcorder operator can become part of the scene in a more natural way adding the final touch to a memorable picture Set the Operation Switch to WT and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully e You can tilt the LCD monitor upward to 180 so that it faces forward and view yourself while self recording with the viewfinder pushed back Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 91 and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELF TIMER a
62. V e For other notes gt pg 6 29 08 00 14 40 EE Wi S en GETTING STARTED cont Grip Adjustment 1 Separate the Velcro strip Pass your right hand through the loop and grasp the grip Adjust so that your thumb and fingers can easily operate the START STOP Button and Power Zoom Lever Refasten the Velcro strip START STOP Button Lock Button POWER Switch View finder Adjustment MODE Dial Set the PO WER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to any position 2 Pull out the viewfinder fully Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused E Tripod Mounting Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket Then tighten the screw CAUTION When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilise the camcorder To prevent damage to the unit caused by falling over do not use a small sized tripod VMD22 EN 02 33 8 29 08 00 14 40 WELT TT i POWER Switch Operation Switch MENU Wheel Display ll FADER WIPE EE SC Gi Er WIPE SCROLL Cp ER WIPE SHUTTER A PAR RANDOM GIE OFF E Wa FADER WHITE en Ee FADER BLACK Bw FADER B W sv Pa DISPLAY MENU EEE lt RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE CLOCK HL 1 00 ADJ 12 00 DISPLAY MENU ER ae
63. VMD22 EN 66 100 77 29 08 00 15 47 WEIT TTT e TRB T A TS EN After Use 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Slide down and hold O PEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automatically Remove the cassette 3 Press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover 4 Open the card cover then press EJECT The MultiMediaCard is disengaged from the camcorder Remove the MultiMediaCard 5 Close the card cover Slide down BATT RELEASE Q and remove the battery pack Cassette holder PUSH HERE OPEN EJECT Switch BATT RELEASE Switch VMD22 EN 66 100 78 USER MAINTENANCE Cleaning The Camcorder To clean the exterior wipe gently with a soft cloth Put the cloth in diluted mild soap and wring it well to wipe off heavy dirt Then wipe again with a dry cloth Open the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor Close the LCD monitor To clean the lens blow it with a blower brush then wipe gently with lens cleaning paper 4 Pull out the viewfinder fully Open the viewfinder cleaning hatch in the direction of the arrow Insert a lens blower or soft cloth into the gap at the side of the viewfinder and clean the interior
64. Zoom in out pg 68 DISPLAY Button CF pg 71 SHIFT Button CF pg 68 70 SLOW Rewind Forward Buttons Left Right Buttons CF pg 68 CF pg 68 QO REW Button e Rewind Reverse Shuttle Search on a tape CS pg 40 e Displays previous image in a MultiMediaCard CF pg 45 FADE WIPE Button CF pg 72 EFFECT ON OFF Button CF pg 69 EFFECT Button CF pg 69 PAUSE IN Connector CF pg 71 START STOP Button Functions the same as START STOP on the camcorder MBR SET Button CF pg 70 SNAPSHOT Button Functions the same as SNAPSHOT on he camcorder Up Button INSERT Button CF pg 68 Down Button A DUB Button CF pg 68 gt pg 76 PLAY Button e Starts Playback of a tape F pg 40 e Starts Auto Playback of a MultiMediaCard F pg 45 FF Button e Forward Forward Shuttle Search on a tape pg 40 e Displays next image in a MultiMediaCard pg 45 STOP Button Stops the tape CF pg 40 Stops Auto Playback pg 45 PAUSE Button Pauses the tape CF pg 68 R A EDIT Buttons This function is unavailable with this camcorder F pg 70 75 VMD22 EN 66 100 67 29 08 00 15 46 68 en IEREMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont FEATU RE Slow Motion Playback PU RPO SE To allow slow speed search in either direction during video playback
65. age the video unit s Stop mode 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing NOTES e Itis recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e If the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are THOMSON video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time f 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 e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 5 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference e Digital Dubbing is performed in the sound mode recorded on the original tape regardless of the current SOUND MODE setting CG pg 27 e During Digital Dubbing no signals are output from the video or audio connectors VMD22 EN 34 65 63 29 08 00 15 16 PO WER Switch Lock Button VMD22 EN 34 65 64 LZ Wi DUBBING cont Dubbing Images Stored In A MultiMediaCard To A Tape Images can be dubbed from a MultiMediaCard to a tape 1 Load a MultiMediaCard CF pg 12 and cassette F pg 10 Set t
66. age Number Total Number of Images for D S C Playback set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen CS pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control VMD22 EN 34 65 57 Itis recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack lt gt pg 7 e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference e To monitor the picture and sound from the camcorder without inserting a tape or MultiMediaCard set the camcorder s POWER Switch to CAMERA then set your TV to the appropriate input mode Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound when the camcorder is turned on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture While the Audio Video cable is connected to the AV OUT connector sound cannot be heard from the speaker e 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 Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable 29 08 00 15 15 58 EN PC with DV connector equipped capture board
67. alance is correct all other colours will be accurately reproduced The white balance is usually adjusted automatically However more advanced camcorder operators control this function manually to achieve a more professional colour tint reproduction Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears press it The W BALANCE Menu appears A LA N and press it The Menu Screen disappears and W BAL and the currently selected mode are displayed Rotate it to select the desired mode NA MAN White balance is set manually E Z be Outdoors on a sunny day fe Outdoors on a cloudy day e A video light or similar type of lighting is used 5 Press the MENU wheel Selection is complete To Return To Automatic White Balance select AUTO in step 4 Or set the Operation Switch to BY NOTE White balance cannot be used when Sepia or Monotone CS pg 36 is activated VMD22 EN 34 65 39 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EA then Rotate the MENU wheel to select MANUAL 29 08 00 15 13 eno H Manual White Balance Operation Perform Manual White Balance when shooting under various types of lighting 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of th
68. amcorder s display during recording gt pg 26 29 JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING In some situations different shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in the desired position and tilt the LCD monitor in the most convenient direction It can rotate 270 90 downward 180 upward VMD22 EN 02 33 17 Self Recording SELF RECO RDING You can shoot yourself while viewing your own image in the LCD monitor Open the LCD monitor and tilt it upward 180 so that it faces forward then point the lens toward yourself and start recording 29 08 00 14 40 en 7 18 o MENU Wheel MODE Dial POWER Switch GL D Lock Button E Operation Switch SNAPSHOT Button Display Pa CAMERA MENU a lt RETURN REC MODE SOUND MODE Menu Screen ay L GZ ZOOM ALINSNAP MODE FULL GAIN UP PIN UP PS en BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE FULL Snapshot mode with no frame PIN UP Pin U p mode There is the sound effect of a shutter closing When the MODE Dial is set to GB snapshot recording will be performed with higher quality pg 22 VMD22 EN 02 33 18 RDING Basic Recording For Video cont Snapshot For Video Recording This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION 1 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing
69. battery every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period time remove from charger or powered unit when not in use as some machines use current even when switched off NOTES elt is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature Range Specifications Terminals Charging or irae araser 10 C to 35 C OperatioM EE 0 C to 40 C ZOE A A0AEeeEE EA eeEie 10 C to 30 C e Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes 29 08 00 15 48 WEIT TI e 94 en Cassettes To properly use and store your cassettes be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the cassette bears the Mini DV mark be aware that recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically erases the previously recorded video and audio signals make sure the cassette is positioned properly when inserting do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly without allowing the tape to run at all This slackens the tape and can result in damage do not open the front tape cover This exposes the tape to fingerprints and dust 2 Store cassettes 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
70. conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTIONS m To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel m When you are not using the AC Power Adapter Charger for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or ona shelf make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation 10 cm or more on both sides on top and at the rear Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth etc the heat may not be able to get out No naked flame 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 water or liquids such as cosmetics or medicines flower vases potted plants cups etc on top of this unit If water or liquid is allowed to enter this equipment fire or electric shock may be
71. d in VGA file size VMD22 EN 34 65 65 29 08 00 15 16 Transmitted beam effective area VMD22 EN 66 100 Remote sensor 66 The Full Function Remote Control Unit can operate this camcorder from a distance as well as the basic operations Playback Stop Pause Fast Forward and Rewind of your VCR It also makes additional playback functions possible Installing The Batteries The remote control uses two AAA RO3 size batteries See General Battery Precautions pg 93 Remove the battery compartment cover while pushing up the tab as illustrated Insert two AAA RO3 size batteries in the correct direction 3 Re attach the battery compartment cover 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 incorrect operation outdoors or when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting 29 08 00 15 46 600 o O O O Deele OG Buttons ol Functions With the camcorder s POWER Switch set to the camera position CAMERA With the camcorder s POWER Switch set to PLAY PC u MEMORY mi Infrared beam transmitting window Transmits the beam signal Zoom T W Buttons Zoom in out pg 20
72. deo and still images on a tape Approx 6 seconds of a still image is inserted between video recordings pg 18 e Zoom magnification over 10X is available gt pg 20 27 The following indications appear in the upper left corner depending on the MODE Dial IPS e Allows you to record moving position Progressive images successive jitter free mode still images with superior quality on a tape lt pg 22 DUAL The still images can also be processed on a PC or printed out e Zoom magnification over 10X E is available pg 20 27 e Playback of images recorded in this mode is not smooth e Allows you to record still DUAL gt d i images in a MultiM ediaCard DUAL When set to c pg 13 19 Nee e File size 1024 x 768 pixels When et VIDEO XGA 640 x 480 pixels VGA PS When set to GS XGA or VGA When set to s VMD22 EN 02 33 15 29 08 00 14 40 WELT TTT O IR 1 6 EN POWER Switch BEE POWER Lamp i SET cc Button E S ei 25min Tape remaining time indicator Approximate min gt 90 min 89 min gt 3 min Now calculating 0 min lt 1 min lt 2 min Blinking Blinking Blinking Tally lamp lights while recording is in progress BRIGHT 0 MENU Wheel VMD22 EN 02 33 16 CORDING Basic Recording For Video NOTE You should already have performed t
73. e The built in clock s rechargeable lithium battery is discharged e The previously set date time is erased e Connect the camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s lithium battery pg 9 Recording cannot be performed e The tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE e The POWER Switch is set to PLAY PC FEST or OFF e TAPE END appears e The cassette holder cover is open Set the tape s erase protection tab to REC CF pg 10 e Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA F pg 14 e Replace with new cassette pg 10 ose the cassette holder cover There is no picture e The camcorder is not getting power or some other malfunction exists e Turn the camcorder s power off and on again CG pg 16 Some functions are not available using the MENU wheel e The Operation Switch is set to H e Set the Operation Switch to M F pg 14 The focus does not adjust automatically e Focus is set to the Manual mode e The recording was done in a dark place or the contrast was low e The lens is dirty or covered with condensation e Set Focus to the Auto mode CF pg 25 ean the lens and check the focus again F pg 78 The cassette will not load properly e The cassette is in the wrong position e The battery s charg
74. e indicators and messages do not appear e ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE or TIME CODE is set to OFF in the Menu Screen 31 e Set ON SCREEN to LCD or LCD TV and set TIME CODE to ON in the Menu Screen CS pg 29 41 Images on the LCD monitor appear dark or whitish 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 e When the LCD monitor s fluorescent light reaches the end of its service life images on the LCD monitor become dark Consult your nearest THOMSON dealer 32 e Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD monitor C pg 16 17 The rear of the LCD monitor is hot 33 e The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to become hot 33 e Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the POWER Switch to OFF and let the unit cool down The indicators and the image colour on the LCD monitor are not clear VMD22 EN 66 100 34 e This may occur when the surface or the edge of the LCD monitor is pressed i 29 08 00 15 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 35 The LCD monitor or viewfinder indications blink 35 e Certain Fade Wipe effects certain modes of Programme AE with special effects DIS
75. e is low e Set it in the right position C pg 10 e Install a fully charged battery pg 6 7 The MultiMediaCard will not load properly e The MultiMediaCard is in the wrong position e Set it in the right position C pg 12 In the 5 Second mode recording ends before 5 seconds have elapsed e The 5 Second mode is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen e Select 5S in the Menu Screen CS pg 33 Snapshot mode cannot be used VMD22 EN 66 100 79 The Squeeze mode is selected 29 08 00 15 47 10 e Disengage the Squeeze mode pg 28 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE TI WELT TTT e TRB IR SOen SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 11 The colour of Snapshot looks strange The light source or the subject does not include white Or there are various different light sources behind the subject e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 11 e Set FLASH to ON in the Menu Screen Or find a white subject and compose your shot so that it also appears in the frame cF pg 18 19 30 Turn off Sepia and Monotone pg 36 Although Snapshot is attempted flash does not take place The subject is too bright with the flash set to AUTO or AUTO e If blinks the flash is being charged e The camcorder is in the Record mode e In the Menu Screen GAIN
76. e most appropriate source of power Do not use AC outlet Provided power supply units with other equipment CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder s DC cord from the AC Power Adapter Charger Plug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord into an AC outlet The POWER indicator AC Power wile f Adapter Charger indicator lights DC OUT connector Attach the battery pack with the mark aligned with the corresponding marks on the AC Power Adapter Charger The CHARGE Indicator begins Battery pack Charging time blinking to indicate charging has started CCA 681 approx 1 hr 30 min When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but stays lit charging is finished Pull the battery out Remem ber to unplug the AC Adapter Charger s power cord from the AC outlet NOTES e Perform charging where the temperature is between 10 C and 35 C 20 C to 25 C is the ideal temperature range for charging If the environment is too cold charging may be incomplete e Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack e Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack e To avoid interference with reception do not use the AC Power Adapter Charger near a radio E e If you connect the camcorder s DC cord to the adapter during battery charging power is supplied to the E camcorder and charging stops e Since the AC Power Adapter Charger processes elect
77. e the number or towards to decrease the number and press it Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the desired number of prints e The number of prints can be set up to 15 e To correct the number of prints select the image again and change the number 5 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears DPOF Screen 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The No Of Prints Ce MEMORY MENU mm select RESET in step 5 on pg 54 The number of Confirmation prints is reset to O for all still images Screen D CANCEL EXECUTE CAUTION While performing the above never disconnect power as this may cause the memory to be corrupted For safety all buttons including the PO WER Switch are disabled in step 5 NOTES e If you load a MultiMediaCard already set as shown above in a printer compatible with DPOF it will make prints of the selected still images automatically e To print images recorded on a tape first dub them to a MultiMediaCard 7 pg 65 VMD22 EN 34 65 55 29 08 00 15 15 WEIT TTT e TRIP 5 6 EN CONNECTIONS Basic Connections These are some basic types of connections When making the connections refer also to your VCR and TV instruction manuals A Conn
78. e unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed 29 08 00 14 40 WEIT TI e MODE Dial POWER Switch e WER Lamp ot Lock Button IMAGE SIZE RES Button Display FINE XGA Picture quality Picture size VMD22 EN 02 33 13 nl 3 Picture Quality Size Mode Setting Picture quality and size can be selected to best match your needs Four different modes are available XGA 1024 x 768 pixels FINE XGA STD VGA 640 x 480 pixels FINE and VGA STD listed in order of quality 1 Set the PO WER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to eg then open the LCD monitor fully The PO WER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on 2 Press IMAGE SIZE RES until the desired mode appears NOTES e The number of storable images depends on the selected Picture Q uality Size mode as well as the composition of the subjects in the images e When the MODE Dial is set to BMW only the picture quality can be set 29 08 00 14 40 WELT hl rll IR 14 GETTING STARTED cont To turn on the camcorder set the POWER H Switch to any operation mode except O FF 0 peration M ode while pressing down the Lock Button located Choose the appropriate opration mode according to on the switch your preference using the POWER Switch Operation Switch and MODE Dial POWER Switch POWER Swi
79. e white balance adjustment and select 4 MAN 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 Ei begins blinking When the setting is completed 8 stops blinking Press the MENU wheel Only the Manual White Balance indicator Vi 3 Press the MENU wheel until 8 is displayed Pe White paper POWER Switch Lock Button Operation Switch MENU Wheel To fice The Tint For Recording in step 2 substitute coloured paper for white The white balance is adjusted based on the colour changing the tint Red paper deeper green blue paper orange yellow paper deeper purple NOTES e In step 2 it may be difficult to focus on the white paper In such a case adjust focus manually pg 25 e A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural flourescent candlelight etc Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e Once you adjust white balance manually the setting is retained even if the power is turned off or the battery removed WELT hl rll IR 4 O EN PLAYBACK Basic Playback For Video Play P Button gt H Load at F pg 10 sie ay Pause Button gt H 1 oad a tape F pg 10 lap aff Pini Fast For
80. ection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible only with regular video signal E To TV or VCR Cable Adapter Audio Video cable mini plug to RCA plug provided lt I White to AUDIO L KR VCR aE Set to CVBS lk to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO When connecting the cables open this cover The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the PO WER Switch set to PRY provided Docking Station Attachment Align the direction stud and screw on the Docking Station with the stud hole and tripod mounting socket on the camcorder Tighten the screw e When removing the camcorder loosen the screw and detach the camcorder To TV or VCR Cable Eat Audio Video cable Adapter White to AUDIO L RCA plug to RCA provided plug optional Red to AUDIO R 4 eee to VIDEO Set to Y C H To 5 IN Connect when an S Video cable is not used The Audio cable is not required for watching still images with the PO WER Switch set to VBE VMD22 EN 34 65 56 S Video cable optional e e D e e e Yellow to VIDEO e SW E L Red to AUDIO R mr White to
81. een on page 28 29 08 00 14 41 SSS StF en2 l NOTE Recording From The Middle Of A Tape Time Code During recording a time code is recorded on the tape This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback If recording starts from a blank portion the time code begins counting from 00 00 00 minute second frame If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene the time code continues from the last time code number To perform Random Assemble Editing pg 70 75 time code is necessary If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape the time code is interrupted When recording is resumed the time code starts counting up again from 00 00 00 This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene To prevent this perform Recording From The Middle of A Tape below in the following cases e When shooting again after playing back a e recorded Ge 3 aaa Display e When power shuts off during shooting Frames are not displayed e When a tape is removed and re inserted during during recording shooting e When shooting using a partially recorded tape e When shooting on a blank portion located Seconds partway through the tape F 8 rames When shooting again after shooting a scene r 25 frames 1 second then opening closing the cassette holder cover TC 12 34 24 Minu
82. elapse in the Record Standby mode or in the Pause mode the camcorder s power shuts off automatically to conserve energy e Connect the editing cable when performing Random Assemble Editing CF pg 70 75 Not applicable External Stereo Microphone Input Connector MIC lt saasssisccarnsveceecaceeators CF pg 76 GE Sttid ohn sa verte nee bailout Leta CF pg 56 CO SCREW bse AU eS R CF pg 56 Multi Connector The Docking Station can be connected with this camcorder through this connector Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object if the pins are damaged the connectors will become unusable due to contact failure S Video Input Output Connector Aa EA E TAR EE E CF pg 56 71 Video Input Output Connector VIDEO miececnsiseneieresteeneecehersiiene gt pg 56 71 Audio Input Output Connectors AUDIO L R egene gt pg 56 71 Sarew Knobs terasna in CF pg 56 To attach the camcorder tighten this clockwise 29 08 00 15 47 NOD WELT TTT e TRB IR wn Le E Kai E Kai e lt wn Le E GU E Le Q wa o L er e o OO SOen WEIT TI e VMD22 EN 66 100 87 Controls Connectors Not applicable The connectors to are located beneath a cover PRINT FRAME Button c ccscsceseeeeees F pg 51 Digital Video Connector E MAIL CLIP REC Button seessseeesseees F
83. epeatedly for reverse Each time it is pressed the frame wile keeping is played back TTT NOTE You can also engage Frame By Frame Playback from Still Playback by pressing SLO W at or repeatedly FEATURE Playback Zoom PURPO SE To magnify the recorded image up to 10X at any time during playback OPERATION 1 Press PLAY gt to find the scene of interest 2 Press the Zoom Buttons T W on the remote control Make sure the remote control is pointed at the camcorder s remote sensor Pressing T zooms in 3 You can move the image on screen around to find a particular portion of the picture While holding down SHIFT press EI Left D Right FN Up and kA Down To end zoom press and hold W until magnification returns to normal Or press STOP W and then press PLAY gt NOTES e Zoom can also be used during slow motion and still playback e Due to digital image processing the quality of the image may suffer e Playback Zoom cannot be used on images that were recorded with the MODE Dial set to GS VMD22 EN 66 100 68 29 08 00 15 46 WEIT TI e Wee h Siet PLAYBACK EFFECT PLAYBACK EFFECT Select FEATURE Playback Special Effects Menu la CLASSIC FILM PU RPO SE 2 B W MONOTONE To allow you to add creative effects to the video 3 SEPIA f 4 STROBE playback image 5 VIDEO ECHO OPERATION 1 To start playbac
84. ere F pg 33 5 second recording mode ssessssesseseeee I pg 33 Audio Dubbing cceeeesseeeeeseeteeeees CF Pe 26 Flash eege dee a CF pg 30 31 Auto Date nieri CF pg 29 Frame By Frame Playback sssissee CF pg 40 68 Auto FOCUS geen rn nearer a CF pg 25 Auto Playback ecccecseesseesseeseeeseeeeeeees pg 45 G Auto Shut off B l Backlight Compensation sseeeeereeee I pg 38 Battery LOW kaanin e Ce pg 91 ICONS eei sde ee CF pg 27 29 Battery Pack F pg 6 7 93 Index Playback ue I pg 47 Beep Tally c ccccsccscscesessesesesessesesseseeseseeees UF pg 27 Index Screen srini Sieden pg 46 Blank Search ccccccccccccecceceeceee t pg 43 Initialise A MultiMediaCard I pg 50 Brighten The LCD Monitor CF pg 16 Iris Set oni Mee ee CF pg 38 Built in Clock s Lithium Battery 0 0 OF pg 9 Is LOCK nennen I pg 38 c J Channels Left Right c ccccccssecseseerenees I pg 42 Journalistic Shooting 0 cece CF pg 17 Charge The Battery Pack sss I pg 6 L Cinema Ashita wiles E taut CS pg 28 Classic Film re E 36 LCD monitor Viewfinder Cl Th Geen GE Ge 78 Indications a avai loners CF pg 88 92 San S E P8 Load A Tape eso deeg CF pg 10 CONNECUONS Eege C pg 7 56 63 71 M D Darken The LCD Monit i 16 Manual Focus I pg 25 GH fi ees seen ae yp Menu Screen CAMERA MENU UF pg 27 Sone S G Nees pg a i S Menu Screen DISPLAY MENU CF pg 29 41 Caen i TC a
85. ere are 2 ways of deleting previously created snap frames by browsing through snap frames individually or by deleting them all at once TO SELECT A SNAP FRAME BY BROWSING SNAP FRAMES STORED IN MEMORY Set the POWER Switch to PAF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select Iw and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FRAME DEL and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Hah WN Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to E the desired snap frame that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected snap frame Repeat this procedure for all snap frames that you wish to delete To deselect a snap frame press the MENU wheel again The X disappears Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 8 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected snap frames are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES If snap frames created on a PC have not been transferred to a MultiMediaCard it is not possible to delete them using these steps e The snap frames in the camcorder s memory cannot be
86. g 41 You can hear sound from the video unit using optional headphones 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT C IR 8 8 3 en Display Audio Dubbing Using Digital Sound Effects IS Audio Dub _ Standby mode 1 Load the provided MultiMediaCard F pg 12 and DDD perform step 1 and 2 of page 76 2 Press EDIT IN OUT so that D D D appears e To select the sound effect press INDEX to display the SOUND Index Screen I pg 47 then use the MENU wheel to select the desired sound effect e If no Digital Sound Effect is displayed the microphone input will be dubbed onto the tape MENU Wheel Press PLAY gt to begin Audio Dubbing Z Press DIGITAL SOUND where you want to use the D POWER Switch iB G sound effect Lock Button e The displayed sound effect blinks while it is being Ba A A LA dubbed i e To stop dubbing the sound effect midway press MODE Dial DIGITAL SOUND again 5 Press STOP W to end Audio Dubbing NOTES e The dubbed sound effect is recorded on SOUND 2 E pg 42 E e If you press PAU SE If to pause dubbing in step 4 the selected sound effect indication remains displayed e If you press STOP RI to end Audio Dubbing in step 5 the selected sound effect continues to be heard from the connected headphones optional press DIGITAL SOUND to stop the sound effect INDEX Button DIGITAL SOUND Button EDIT IN OUT
87. g was made and plays the sound back Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture According to the menu access explanation on pg 41 select SOUND MODE or 12BIT MODE from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter STEREO Sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo SOUND MODE SOUND L Sound from the L channel is output in stereo SOUND R Sound from the R channel is output in stereo SOUND 1 Original sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo 12BIT MODE SOUND 2 Dubbed sound is output on both L and R channels in stereo MIX Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both L and R channels in stereo Factory preset NOTES e The SOUND MODE setting is available for both 12 bit and 16 bit sound In previous models functions 12 bit is called 32 kHz and 16 bit is called 48 kHz e 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 EN Display EN ON SCREEN setting For playback sound tape DATE TIME setting TIME CODE setting speed and tape running For date time For time code 12B1T SOUND1 SP TC 12 34 24 Frames Seconds Minutes 25 frames 1 second VMD22 EN 34 65 42 29 08 00 15 14 LPT
88. ges Scan A Scan B Records 25 odd and 25 even image Fields for a total of 50 per second Since there is a time lag between an odd and even Field when they are combined to make 1 Frame the part of the image that is moving appears as image jitter However during normal playback the moving picture looks smooth and natural 2 Progressive mode shooting of moving images Progressive Mode Recording lt gt pg 22 Scan A is recorded divided into an odd and even number Field and then Scan B is skipped Scans C and D are handled in the same way as Scans A and B as illustrated below thereby recording 25 Frames per second Since each recorded odd and even number Field originates from the same Scan there is no time lag between them and so when they are combined into a Frame and a still image is displayed on a TV or PC monitor the picture does not look jittery However when moving images are played back the picture can look unnatural E Odd number Even number Odd number Even number Field Field Field Field 25 Frames per second VMD22 EN 02 33 23 29 08 00 14 41 EXPOSURE Dill och Pa H BACK LIGH MENU Wheel Video image SNAPSHOT Button Ivanced Features For Video And D S C cont FO CUS Button gt gt Lock Button Operation Switch L Released position Half pressed posi
89. he POWER Switch to PLAy PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully To locate the point where you wish to dub a still image play back the tape Stop playback at the desired point Set the POWER Switch to Mt while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch To select a still image to be dubbed perform Index Playback CF pg 47 Auto Playback pg 45 or press lt lt or kk to select the image you wish To engage Dub Standby press SNAPSHOT The message TO COPY TO TAPE PUSH SNAPSHOT appears While the message is being displayed press SNAPSHOT again The selected still image is recorded on the tape for approx 6 seconds E e The BEC indicator disappears when dubbing is complete NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in step 5 when the tape s erase protection tab is set to SAVE the message COPYING FAILED is displayed The XGA image is dubbed onto the tape at 720 x 480 pixels You can superimpose a snap frame over the selected still image to be dubbed t pg 51 and dub it to a tape After step 4 superimpose a snap frame over the still image and go to step 5 29 08 00 15 16 WELT TTT ell IR eu D MENU Wheel Dubbing Images Recorded On A Tape To A power switch MultiMediaCard Images can be dubbed from a tape to a MultiMediaCard 1 Load a MultiMediaCard cF pg
90. he camcorder does not operate The DV cable was plugged unplugged with power turned on Turn the camcorder s power off and on again then operate it During transport the lens cover opens Do not subject the camcorder to shock or excessive vibration during transport e Turn the camcorder on and off The lens cover closes The MultiMediaCard cannot be removed from the camcorder VMD22 EN 66 100 84 Push in the MultiMediaCard a few more times CF pg 12 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT O IR b VMD22 EN 66 100 85 IND EX Docking Station PC Connector DIGITAL STILL 4 CF pg 58 J Terminal Edit Connector JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol ep F pg 71 e Connect to a JLIP compatible camcorder or VCR to control it from the computer using the provided Software NOTE Make sure that the camcorder is turned on while connecting the camcorder to a PC using the Docking Station s JLIP connector If the camcorder is turned off because the POWER Switch is set to OFF or due to Auto Shut Off etc while the JLIP programme software is used it will be impossible to control the connected devices from the computer In such a case first try turning the camcorder on again or unplug the JLIP connec tion cable from the Docking Station s JLIP connector Then initialise or run the software again Auto Shut O ff If 5 minutes
91. he camcorder to an AC outlet using the AC Power Adapter Charger for over 24 hours to charge the clock s rechargeable lithium battery Then perform the date time setting before using the camcorder Note that the camcorder can be used without setting the date time NOTE Even if you select CLOCK AD J if the parameter is not highlighted the camcorder s internal clock continues to operate Once you move the highlight bar to the first date time parameter day the clock stops When you finish setting the minute and press the MENU wheel the date and time begin operation from the date and time you just set 29 08 00 14 40 WELT TT i 10 e Cassette holder cover Cassette holder Make sure the window side is facing out EE Wi GETTING STARTED cont Loading Unloading A Cassette The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or ejecta cassette 1 Slide down and hold O PEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks The cassette holder opens automati cally e Do not touch internal components VMD22 EN 02 33 10 Insert or remove a tape and press PUSH HERE to close the cassette holder Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e When the battery s charge is low you may not be able to close the cassette holder cover Do not apply force Rep
92. he hand strap or the grip swing the soft camera case excessively when the camcorder is inside it 5 Dirty heads can cause the following problems e No picture during playback e Blocks of noise appear during playback e 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 euni How To Handle A CD ROM e 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 e Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray e Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface e
93. he procedures listed below If not do so before continuing e Power F pg 6 Grip Adjustment lt pg 8 e Viewfinder Adjustment lt pg 8 e Load A Cassette lt pg 10 e Recording M ode Setting lt pg 11 Set the MODE Dial to VIDEO and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Shooting while using the viewfinder M ake sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked Pull out the viewfinder fully e Be sure to pull out the viewfinder until you hear a click otherwise it may be pushed back in during use Shooting while using the LCD monitor M ake sure the viewfinder is pushed back in Open the LCD monitor fully e The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode PAUSE is displayed Press START STOP BEC appears while recording is in progress To Stop Recording press START STOP The camcorder re enters the Record Standby mode To Adjust The Brightness O f The Display rotate the MENU wheel until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached e Itisalso possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder 29 08 00 14 40 NOTES e When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD monitor may be difficult to see If this happens use the viewfinder instead e The image will not appear simultaneously in
94. iM ediaCard pg 65 e To reduce the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes when the flash fires pg 30 e During playback as well all snapshot modes are available when O m COPY is set to OFF in the Menu Screen CG pg 41 e When a headphone set is connected to the headphone connector the shutter sound is not heard from the speaker however it is recorded onto the tape U A U N 29 08 00 14 41 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select Ri Press it and Rotate the MENU wheel to select SNAP MODE POWER Switch HH Button SNAPSHOT Button 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 Q uality Size mode MODE Dial setting etc FINE Display XGA ef 10 24 Number of shots taken Displays the number of images that have already been shot Card icon Appears during shooting and blinks when a MultiM ediaCard is not loaded Shooting icon Appears and blinks during shooting Picture Q uality Size mode Displays the Picture Q uality Size mode of the stored image There are 4 modes available XGA FINE XGA STD VGA FINE VGA STD in order of quality F pg 13 FULL Snapshot mode with no frame There is the sound effect of a shutter closing VMD22 EN
95. image Index Screen INDEX Button Playback Screen Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the desired file and press it The file selected in the Index Screen is displayed or played back E EXIT IMAGE 100 1 DN 00001 002 S E CLIP 100 DVC00001 02 903 E DDD ay SS Geseems pon pel VMD22 EN 34 65 47 29 08 00 15 14 48 EN PO WER Switch MENU Wheel Display lm MEMORY MENU mE J lt RETURN CH Neen IMAGE DEL S m SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL FRAME DEL DPOF FORMAT Menu Screen Padlock mark Normal playback If Protection is removed PROTECT oot E 202 s 903 s Normal playback VMD22 EN 34 65 48 PLAYBACK Advanced Features For D S C Protecting Files The Protect mode helps prevent the accidental erasure of files When a padlock mark is displayed next to the index number that file cannot be deleted 1 Set the POWER Switch to MF while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored file is displayed 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears By rotating the MENU wheel select IMAGE PRO to access the PROTECT Index Screen select E CLIP PRO to access the E Clip Rec PROTECT Index Screen select SOUND PRO
96. iming by rotating the MENU wheel towards The adjustment range is from 1 3 to 1 3 seconds in 0 1 second increments Press the MENU wheel to finish the setting 7 Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice Now perform Random Assemble Editing beginning with step 4 on page 72 NOTES Before performing actual Random Assemble Editing do a few Random Assemble Editing trial runs to check E whether the value you have input is appropriate or not and make adjustments accordingly e Depending on the recorder there may be situations where the timing difference cannot be fully corrected KZ 29 08 00 15 47 76 EN Display Audio Dub Standby mode PO WER Switch Lock Button External microphone input connector the cover headphone connector VMD22 EN 66 100 76 EREMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Audio Dubbing The audio track can be customized only when recorded in the 12 bit mode F pg 27 NOTES e Audio Dubbing is not possible on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode or on a blank portion of a tape e To perform Audio Dubbing while watching on the television make connections t pg 56 Play back the tape to locate the point where editing will start then press PAU SE Il While holding A DUB amp on the remote control press PAU SE II IIS appears Press PLAY gt then
97. ion Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during deletion If the MultiMediaCard becomes corrupted initialise it 7 pg 50 VMD22 EN 34 65 49 LPT Wi eu Deleting Files Previously stored files can be deleted either one at a time or all at once 1 Set the POWER Switch to SEI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully e A stored file is displayed 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate it to select IW and press it MEMORY MENU appears 3 By rotating the MENU wheel select IMAGE DEL to delete images select E CLIP DEL to delete E clip recording files select SOUND DEL to delete sound effects Then press the MENU wheel The Sub Menu appears TO SELECT A FILE BY BROWSING FILES STORED IN MEMORY Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above Rotate the MENU wheel to select SELECT and press it The DELETE Index Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to the E desired file that you wish to delete and press it An X appears above the selected file Repeat this procedure for all files that you wish to delete To deselect a file press the MENU wheel again The X disappears press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen a
98. ion Switch L Gi MENU Wheel Display EE FADER WIPE a Zb WIPE SCROLL WI PE SHUTTER PR RANDOM Le OFF Www FADER WHITE Bx FADER BLACK Bw FADER B W Menu Screen CEE Rl ad Es CAMERA MENU H RETURN Teme SP SOUND MODE ZOOM S SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY 1D NUMBER DEMO MODE Sg P MANUAL MENU mn p RETURN Oy iOFF j f SELF TIMER III Pr 5 Ali TELE MACRO M WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Sub Menu Pa DISPLAY MENU ps J lt RETURN a ON SCREEN r DATE TIME Gi TIME CODE A OE HL 1 00 Il 2 00 EN END M ee ai EX DN D Normal Screen D g VMD22 EN 02 33 26 nced Features 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 I pg 27 29 1 2 3 4 UI Set the O peration Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function icon and press it The selected function menu appears Function menu setting depends on the function If you have selected E3 FAV or
99. ive even when the Operation Switch is set to EX e The ON SCREEN setting can also be changed by pressing the DISPLAY Button on the remote control provided lt pg 57 60 71 VMD22 EN 02 33 29 29 08 00 14 42 30 o MENU Wheel Snapshot Flash POWER Switch The flash can be used when a snapshot is taken in Record Standby F pg 18 19 e In Full Auto mode the flash automatically fires if it is dark 4 appears Lock Button In Manual mode you can select the FLASH setting as follows S AUTO Fires automatically if it is dark 4 appears Operation Switch AUTO Fires automatically if itis dark 4 appears and reduces the Red Eye effect in the subject s eyes ON Always fires OFF Will not fire Perform the procedure below 1 Set the O peration Switch to M and set the POWER SNAPSHOT Button Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully Display 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears lll MANUAL MENU E 2 RETURN Menu Screen Rotate the MENU wheel to select Il and press it SELF TIMER 5 5S 3 MANUAL MENU appears jai TELE MACRO DOG GE E WIDE Cons ee d Rotate the MENU wheel to select FLASH and press OFF it The Sub Menu appears 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select
100. k press PLAY gt 2 Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor and press EFFECT The PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu appears 3 Move the highlight bar to the desired effect by pressing EFFECT The selected function is activated and after 2 seconds the menu disappears m To deactivate the selected effect press EFFECT ONT OFF on the remote control Pressing it again re activates the selected effect m To change the selected effect repeat from step 2 above NOTE The effects that can be used during playback are Classic Film Monotone Sepia Strobe and Video Echo The effects work the same in playback as they did in recording Refer to page 36 for more information Remote sensor PLAY a EFFECT ON OFF VMD22 EN 66 100 69 29 08 00 15 46 70 EN VCR Recording deck 4 g 7 GO 9 i VOKE MBR SET dl lee T fi e LI e VCR CODE LIST E VCR BRAND BUTTONS BUTTONS NAME VCR BRAND NAME A B PHILIPS BLAUPUNKT FERGUSON GRUNDIG HITACHI JVC A B Cc MITSUBISHI NEC THOMSON TELEFUNKEN SABA NORDMENDE PANASONIC TOSHIBA 0000 00 090 000 00 00 000 00 9000 00 00 000 00 99 000 00 Q000 00 0000000000 000000900 O00000 0000000000 000009000 VMD22 EN 66 100 70 29 08 00 15 46 IE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Random Assemble Editing
101. king Once the next Edit In point is registered the effect is turned off To combine these effects use Sepia or Monotone during recording then use the Dissolve or Black amp White Fader during Random Assemble Editing It is not possible to use Fade Wipe effects and Programme AE with special effects during Random Assemble Editing using a DV cable VMD22 EN 66 100 72 29 08 00 15 46 WELT TTT e TRB IR IN OUT MODE 1m 00 35 02 05 ip 2p 07 18 08 31 3 03 33 05 530 BIW 40 09 30 1315 W Ah 15 55 16 20 7 ts xs LK 8 TIME CODE 16 30 TOTAL 9 39 FAD E WIPE EFFECT Random Assemble Editing Menu REW STOP PAU SE EDIT IN OUT ee ONIOFF CANCEL G VMD22 EN 66 100 R A EDIT VCR REC STBY EN 73 1 Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAU SE Ill AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR Point the remote control towards the VCR s remote sensor and press VCR REC STBY II or manually engage the VCR s Record Pause mode Press START STOP on the camcorder Editing proceeds as programmed right through to the end of the last registered scene e Pressing START STOP on the remote control does not start editing e When dubbing is complete the camcorder enters the Pause mode and the VCR enters its Record Pause mode sl you do not register an Edit Out poin
102. lace the battery with a fully charged one before continuing 2 OPEN EJECT Switch _ Close the cassette holder cover firmly until it locks into place 3 Approximate recording time Erase protection tab To Protect Valuable Recordings Recording mode Slide the erase protection tab on the back of LP the tape in the direction of SAVE This E prevents the tape from being recorded over To record on this tape slide the tab back to REC before loading it 45 min 90 min 120 min NOTES e Ir takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open Do not apply force e f you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open close the cassette holder cover and try again If the cassette holder still does not open turn the camcorder off then on again e Ifthe tape does not load properly open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette A few minutes later insert it again e When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover e Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder e Even when the camcorder is switched off a cassette can be loaded or unloaded After the cassette holder is closed with the camcorder switched off however it may not recede It is recommended to turn the po
103. lowing procedure applies to all except Synchro Comp CF pg 74 75 START STOP Button POWER Switch Set the POWER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Lock Button Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function a icon and press it The selected function menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function and press it to display the Sub Menu Aah WN MENU Wheel Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired parameter and press it Selection is complete Display Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and PS VIDEO MENU en ress it twice to close the Menu Screen F lt RETURN Menu Screen p eo FCP MNCS tz s 12BIT MODE SOUND L ll SYNCHRO SOUND R REC MODE SOUND MODE F pg 42 BLANK SRCH Set 12BIT MODE F pg 42 SYNCHRO CF pg 75 REC MODE Allows you to set the video recording mode SP or LP depending on your preference pg 11 It is recom mended you use REC MODE in the VIDEO MENU when using this camcorder as a recorder during digital dubbing pg 61 63 PS DISPLAY MENU es RETURN ON SCREEN DATE TIME TIME CODE ON A BLANK SRCH Helps find a blank portion of tape when you want to record from the middle of a tape CS pg 43 EI VIDEO MENU o gt m COPY ON Enables dubbing of images rec
104. magnets vertically in their original cases M ultiM ediaCards To properly use and store your MultiMediaCards be sure to read the following cautions 1 During use make sure the MultiMediaCard bears the MultiMediaCard mark make sure the MultiMediaCard is positioned properly when inserting 2 While the MultiM ediaCard is being accessed during recording playback deletion initialisation etc never unload the MultiMediaCard and never turn off the camcorder 3 Store MultiMediaCards 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 VMD22 EN 66 100 94 i CAUTIONS cont LCD Monitor 1 To prevent damage to the LCD monitor DONOT 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 e While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD monitor and or the back of the LCD monitor may heat up e 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 disas
105. me code from SCREEN appearing on the connected TV screen LCD TV Makes the camcorder s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV SIMPLE 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 connected TV screen Displays the date time for approx 5 seconds in the following cases When the PO WER Switch is set from O FF to CAMERA or PLAY PC e When playback starts The camcorder displays the date time when scenes are recorded e When the date is changed during playback gt fa 3 5 O H The date time does not appear The date time is always displayed Time code is not displayed Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording Allows you to set the current date and time pg 9 Factory preset NOTES e The MANUAL MENU settings are effective only when the Operation Switch is set to M e DISPLAY MENU functions which are set when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA are also applied when the POWER Switch is set to PLav PC CF pg 41 CLOCK ADJ only appears when the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA e The DISPLAY MENU settings are effect
106. memory 3 If you start recording a new scene within 5 minutes of the end of the previous recording without having turned the camcorder s power off the previous scene wipes out revealing the new scene E 29 08 00 15 12 WELT TTT e TRB N A SSS Sete END D Fader And Wipe Menu Menu Effect Fade in or out with a white screen FADER WHITE Fade in or out with a black screen FADER BLACK FADER B W Fade in to a colour screen from a black and white screen or fade out from colour to black and white Wipe in on a black screen from the upper right to the lower left WIPE CORNER corner or wipe out from lower left to upper right leaving a black screen The scene starts in the centre of a black screen and wipes in toward WIPE WINDOW the corners or comes in from the corners gradually wiping out to the centre Wipe in from right to left or wipe out from left to right WIPE SLIDE Wipe in as the two halves of a black screen open to the left and right WIPE DOOR revealing the scene or wipe out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene WIPE SCROLL The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen or wipes out from top to bottom leaving a black screen Wipe in from the centre of a black screen toward the top and bottom WIPE SHUTTER or wipe out from the top and bottom toward the centre leaving a black
107. mplete e The P AE EFFECT Menu disappears and the selected mode is activated The selected mode indicator A LA N appears To Deactivate The Selected Mode select OFF in step 4 NOTE Programme AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record Standby SLOW Slow Shutter 4 Lights dark subjects or areas even brighter than they E would be under good natural lighting Use SLOW only in dark areas 3051 SLOW 1 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity to allow shooting in dark environments 302 SLOW 2 Slow Shutter raises light sensitivity further to allow shooting in even darker environments NOTES e When using SLOW the image takes on a strobe like effect e f the manual focus indicator blinks when SLOW is used adjust focus manually and use a tripod SH UTTER Variable Shutter Speed 1 50 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50th of a second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 1 100 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 100th of a second The flickering that occurs when shooting under a fluorescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced 1 250 This setting allows fast moving images to be captured one frame at a time for vivid stable slow motion playback The faster the shutter speed the darker the picture becomes Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions 1 Not available when the MO DE Dial is set to
108. n be printed out 7 pg 59 1 Set the MODE Dial to GS then set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 To start Progressive M ode Recording press START STOP To End Progressive Mode Recording press START STOP The camcorder enters the Record Standby mode NOTES e When an image recorded using the Progressive Mode is played back the image may not look natural e When the MODE Dial is set to GS Picture Wipe Dissolve t pg 34 and some Programme AE with special effects pg 36 cannot be used e f SNAPSHOT is pressed in the PS mode a snapshot will be recorded with higher quality than in VIDEO mode c pg 18 29 08 00 14 41 WELT TTT O IR SSS tit Ss N2 Description of Progressive Scan CCD Progressive Scan is a special image sensing method which unlike conventional interlace scanning is able to pick up all the lines of picture information in one Scan Since the Progressive Scan CCD is capable of outputting 50 full Frames per second twice the amount of conventional systems itis able to deliver a high quality picture even when its output signal is converted to a format that can be viewed on a TV screen A PAL TV screen image is composed of 25 Frames per second 1 Frame is made up of 2 Fields etd 1 Regular shooting of moving ima
109. n the distance between the camcorder and the subject This will not occur when TELE MACRO pg 28 is activated FEATU RE Manual Focus PU RPO SE To obtain correct focus OPERATION 1 If you are using the viewfinder you should already have made the necessary viewfinder adjustments gt pg 8 2 Set the O peration Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then press FO CU S gt gt The manual focus indicator appears 3 To focus on a farther subject rotate the MENU wheel towards gt appears and blinks To focus on a nearer subject rotate the MENU wheel towards lt appears and blinks 4 Press the MENU wheel Focus adjustment is complete To reset to Auto Focus press FO CU S gt gt twice or set the O peration Switch to B If FOCUS gt gt is pressed once the camcorder will enter the focus adjustment mode again NOTES e Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum telephoto position when you use the Manual Focus mode If you focus in on a subject in the wide angle position sharply focused images cannot be obtained when zoomed up because the depth of field is reduced at longer focal lengths e When the focus level cannot be adjusted any further or closer sk or amp will blink VMD22 EN 02 33 25 29 08 00 14 41 POWER Switch D Button Ba Operat
110. nal JLIP The numbers range from 01 to 99 Factory setting is 06 Factory preset NOTE The PE CAMERA MENU settings are effective when the O peration Switch is set to both EY and W CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE VMD22 EN 02 33 27 29 08 00 14 42 WELT TTT e TRB IR 28 en ced Features For Video And D S C cont Menu Screen Explanations cont R I CAMERA MENU DI MANUAL MENU VMD22 EN 02 33 Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects etc and can be used to confirm how these functions operate When DEMO MODE isset to ON and the Menu Screen is closed demonstration starts Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume NOTES e If a tape is in the camcorder the demonstration cannot be turned on e DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off elt DEMO MODE remains ON some functions will not be available After viewing demo set to OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place To compensate for unstable images caused by camera shake particularly at high magnification NOTES e Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive or under the following conditions e When shooting subjects with vertical or
111. nd press it The Sub M enu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select ON and press it Selection is complete Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice to close the Menu Screen START STOP After 15 seconds the beep sounds and video recording starts To stop Self Timer recording press START STOP again The camcorder re enters Record Standby mode OR Press SNAPSHOT After 15 seconds the beep sounds and snapshot recording starts After that the camcorder re enters Record Standby mode set the POWER Switch to O FF or set the O peration Switch to 0 NOTE If BEEP TALLY is set to OFF pg 27 the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light Turns off Self Timer snapshot recording starts Stops blinking and stays on Self Timer video record ing starts After approx 15 sec Begins blinking Blinks quickly Self Timer starts Self Timer shooting starts soon 29 08 00 14 42 To engage the Self Timer for video recording press To end Self Timer recording select O FF in step 4 or START STO P Button MODE Dial POWER Switch SNAPSHOT Button MENU Wheel Display Pa MANUAL MENU a lt RETURN Menu Screen DIS SELF T IMER DS dl TELE MACRO Em WIDE MODE ANIM WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ VMD22 EN 02 33 33 LTT Wi ENO 5 Second Recording Record a vacation or an important eve
112. ng but there is no picture Your TV has AV input terminals but is not set to its VIDEO mode The cassette holder cover is open Set the TV to the mode or channel appropriate for video playback cF pg 56 57 e Close the cassette holder cover I pg 10 The LCD monitor image is distorted During playback of the unrecorded portion High speed Search and still playback LCD monitor indications appear distorted This is not a defect Images on the LCD monitor are jittery The speaker volume is too great Turn the speaker volume down CF pg 40 There is no playback picture on the connected TV Since the analogue input mode is engaged the camcorder is in the Record Standby mode e Set AV S VIDEO to OUT in the Menu Screen C pg 41 Blocks of noise appear during playback or there is no playback picture and the screen becomes blue VMD22 EN 66 100 83 Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning cassette pg 94 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 29 08 00 15 47 WELT hl rll IR 84 EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 45 The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens have become dirty ex fingerprints 45 e Wipe them gently with soft cloth Wiping strongly can cause damage gt pg 78 An unusual mark appears 46 e Check the section of the manual that explains L
113. ng the flash 4 blinks and the flash will not fire Although noise may appear this is nota malfunction and is not recorded It can take up to 10 seconds to charge the flash VMD22 EN 02 33 30 29 08 00 14 42 WELT TTT C IR MENU Wheel PO WER Switch Display CEE Kemet EE MANUAL MENU ma lt RETURN DIS SELF T IMER 5S TELE MACRO WIDE MODE WIND CUT FLASH FLASH ADJ Dn A VMD22 EN 02 33 Lock Button O peration Switch Menu Screen 31 EN B 1 Flash Brightness Adjustment When a snapshot pg 18 19 is taken in the dark the camcorder fires the flash lt pg 30 and adjusts the brightness automatically You can also adjust the flash brightness manually When you find that the snapshots you took look too bright or too dark adjust it manually 1 Set the O peration Switch to WM and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select fil and press it MANUAL MENU appears d Rotate the MENU wheel to select FLASH ADJ and press it The parameter appears To intensify the flash rotate the MENU wheel towards To weaken the flash rotate it towards Adjustment range 3 to 3 Press the MENU wheel Rotate it to select
114. nt in 5 second clips to keep the action moving This function is available only for video recording Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and set the MODE Dial to VIDEO GS or GHB then set the Operation Switch to IW Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select fel and press it MANUAL MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it The Sub Menu appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 5S and press it e 5S MODE appears Press START STOP The tally lamp lights and beep sounds to indicate the start of recording and after 5 seconds the camcorder enters Record Standby mode e Even if you press START STOP again within 5 seconds after recording starts Record Standby mode is not engaged E 7 To exit the 5S mode select O FF in step 5 To Take A Snapshot In The 5 Second Recording Mode instead of pressing START STOP in step 6 select the desired Snapshot mode in the Menu Screen then press SNAPSHOT The camcorder records a 5 second still pg 18 When 5S is set to ANIM F pg 28 this function is not available NOTE When 5S is set to ANIM in the Menu Screen the 5 second recording mode is not available Animation recording of a few frames only is taken
115. ode Make sure you continue operations within 5 minutes after engaging Record Standby mode pg 34 21 The picture wipe function does not work 21 The Slow Shutter mode is activated e WIDE MODE is not set to OFF 21 e Disengage the Slow Shutter mode or set WIDE MODE to OFF before preparing to use the Picture Wipe F pg 28 34 36 22 Scene transition does not go as expected 22 e When using Picture Wipe Dissolve CF pg 34 there is a delay of a fraction of a second between the previous record stop point and the Dissolve start point This is normal but this slight delay becomes especially noticeable when shooting fast moving subject or during rapid panning 23 The Video Echo mode does not work VMD22 EN 66 100 81 23 e The Picture Wipe or Dissolve functions are in use e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e A Fade In or Fade Out is in progress 23 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode C pg 28 e Do not try to use the Video Echo mode during a Fade In or Fade Out CF pg 34 36 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 29 08 00 15 47 TI WELT TTT e TRB IR 82 EN SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING cont POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 24 Even when Slow Shutter is not selected the image looks like it is activated When shooting in the dark the unit become
116. ol the VCR use the controls on the VCR e When the remote control s batteries run out the VCR brand you have set will be erased In that case replace the old battery with a new one to reset the VCR brand WELT TT i J D Yellow to SR W VIDEO To JLIP EDIT White to Core filter m SR S Video cable Core filter optional Audio Video cable RCA plug to RCA plug Editing optional cable K provided To AUDIO C VIDEO and S IN J connectors If your VCR has the SCART connector zx use the provided cable adapter 4 A B To Remote PAU SE or R A EDIT Y C CVBS video out select switch C To PAUSE IN DISPLAY Connect when an S Video cable is not used ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE e Be careful not to mistake it for the JLIP cable pg 4 e Make sure you connect the end with the core filter to the camcorder VMD22 EN 66 100 71 oe LE itz TT E en l MAKE CONNECTIONS Also refer to pg 56 and 57 A A THOMSON VCR equipped with a remote pause connector connect the editing cable to the Remote PAUSE connector A THOMSON VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R A EDIT connector connect the editing cable to the RA EDIT connector
117. on settings available To print all still images one print for each explained below and To print by selecting still images and no of prints CF pg 55 TO PRINT ALL STILL IMAGES ONE PRINT FOR EACH 1 Set the POWER Switch to M8 while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select IW and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select DPOF and press it The Sub Menu appears U BR U N Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it Selection is complete The Confirmation Screen appears 6 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The normal playback screen appears e To cancel selection rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it To Reset The Setting select RESET in step 5 The setting is reset to O for all still images 29 08 00 15 15 WELT TTT ell IR ENO O POWER Switch TO PRINT BY SELECTING STILL IMAGES AND NO OF PRINTS 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 on pg 54 Rotate the MENU wheel to selsect SELECT and press it Selection is complete The DPOF Screen appears 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to move the green frame to zz the image you wish to print and press it d Select the number of prints by rotating the MENU wheel towards to increas
118. ops automatically e A blank portion which is shorter than 5 seconds of tape cannot be detected e The detected blank portion may be located between recorded scenes Before you start recording make sure there is no recorded scene after the blank portion U RR UN m Display SA BLANK e VMD22 EN 34 65 43 29 08 00 15 14 44 en START STO P Button POWER Switch eS EP Lock Button Button E MA L CkIP RECORD NG ZZ TS After approx 20 seconds or when START STOP is pressed E MAIL CLIP RECORDING WW y Storing is complete Playback Screen E MAIL CLIP RECORDING COMPLETED VMD22 EN 34 65 44 E Mail Clip Recording You can make video clips from recorded video footage and store them in a MultiMediaCard as files which can be conveniently sent via e mail 1 Load a MultiMediaCard CF pg 12 and cassette pg 10 Set the PO WER Switch to PLAY PC while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press Kl to start video playback appears and the camcorder enters the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode Press START STOP E MAIL CLIP RECORDING appears e The camcorder stops E Mail Clip Recording automatically after approx 20 seconds then starts storing the recorded video data in the MultiMediaCard which takes approx 100 seconds additionally COMPLETED appears when it is complete 3 Pres
119. orded on a tape to a MultiMediaCard F pg 65 OFF Enables snapshots to be taken during video playback Each setting is linked with DISPLAY MENU which appears when the Operation Switch is set to M lt pg 29 The parameters are the same as in the description on pg 29 AV S VIDEO NOTES e It is also possible to change the ON SCREEN settings by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control provided e REC MODE can be set when the Operation Switch is set to M F pg 11 27 e If ON SCREEN is set to SIMPLE it keeps the camcorder s display except the date time and time code from appearing on the connected TV It also makes the playback sound mode and tape speed disappear on the camcorder VMD22 EN 34 65 41 ON SCREEN IN Enables audio video signal input from the AV and S VIDEO connectors pg 61 OUT Enables audio video signal output to a TV VCR etc via the AV and S VIDEO connectors CS pg 56 60 Makes the camcorder s indications appear disappear from the connected TV screen DATE TIME Makes the date time appear disappear on the camcorder IX DISPLAY MENU TIME CODE Makes the time code appear disappear on the camcorder CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 29 08 00 15 14 TI WELT TTT e TRB IR 4 2 EN BACK Advanced Features For Video cont Playback Sound During playback the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recordin
120. pg 44 DV IN OUT GIAK Aeneas I pg 58 59 62 63 LO START STOP Button nnnssssssssssss1111essse t 16 i Link refers to the IEEE1394 1995 industry e Power Zoom Lever T W e 20 specification and extensions thereof The logo e Speaker Headphone Volume Control is used for products compliant with the i Link Wel WEE CF pg 40 standard e MENU Wheel kl CF pg 26 e Audio Video Output Connector e LCD Monitor Brightness AVOUT as ces pr ERE CF pg 56 Controle va laniincds aise CF pg 16 e Headphone Connector IC I pg 76 Snapshot Button Multi Connector SNAPSHOT ooaaanaaaana I pg 18 19 22 24 65 When attached to the Docking Station this part is INDEX Button wu IMAGE SIZE RES Button sosse DIGITAL SOUND Button wu Battery Release Switch BAET RELEASE jeciavtecisains asa haseed D I OPEN EJECT Switch e Play Pause Button gt Il EXPOSURE Button ccccccceeeeeees D e Rewind Button 44 ooo e BACKLIGHT Button ccccccceee 15 Stop Button II D I e Fast Forward Button PP e FOCUS Button oasssssesoeeeee Operation Switch EY M POWER Switch CAMERA PLAY PC VW OFF EE EE pg 14 MODE Dial GS VIDEO EI pg 15 Dioptre Adjustment Control 0 0 I pg 8 connected Indicators 26 Tally Lamp WE CF pg 16 26 POWER Lamp 1 00 0 eee eeeeeeceeeeen
121. ppears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The selected files are deleted and the normal playback screen appears e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it TO DELETE ALL FILES Before doing the following perform steps 1 through 3 above 6 Rotate the MENU wheel upward to select EXIT and d Rotate the MENU wheel to select ALL and press it The Deletion Confirmation Screen appears 5 Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it All the files are deleted e To cancel deletion rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it NOTES e Protected files F pg 48 cannot be deleted with the above operation To delete them remove protection first e Once files are deleted they cannot be restored Check files before deleting 29 08 00 15 14 5O EN POWER Switch MENU Wheel Display PS MEMORY MENU a P lt RETURN Gd IMAGE PRO CH IMAGE DEL m SOUND PRO SOUND DEL E CLIP PRO E CLIP DEL FRAME DEL e DPOF FORMAT EE MEMORY MENU a Menu Screen Confirmation Screen MAY ERASE EXISTING PRE SET SOUND EFFECTS CANCEL EXECUTE VMD22 EN 34 65 50 Initialising A MultiMediaCard You can initialise a MultiMediaCard anytime After initialising all images and data stored in the MultiM ediaCard including those which have been protected are cleared 1 Set the POWER Swi
122. r when you stop recording 1 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to VIDEO or B then set the Operation Switch to WM Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select the desired function then press it Selection is complete e The FADER WIPE Menu disappears and the effect is reserved The indicator representing the selected effect appears 5 Press START STOP to activate the Fade in out or Wipe in out 3 Rotate the MENU wheel to select E then press it PICTURE WIPE OR DISSOLVE SELECTION P Kb OP P blip ip and cap The Picture Wipe or Dissolve works when video recording is started 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Engage the Record Standby mode If you select Picture Wipe D issolve during recording press START STOP 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 START STOP 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 Wipe Dissolve during Record Standby mode after performing a Picture Wipe Dissolve the point at which the scene ended is already stored in
123. rder to your video unit equipped with a DV connector using a DV cable as shown in the illustration Set the camcorder s PO WER Switch to Cape while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Press to play back the source tape While watching the playback on the monitor engage the DV connector equipped video unit s record mode from the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording NOTES elt is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack F pg 7 e f the remote control is used when both the player and recorder are THOMSON video units both units will perform the same operation To prevent this from happening press the buttons on both units e For Digital Dubbing this camcorder can be connected only to one device at a time f 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 e Even though the DV cable is connected correctly sometimes the image may not appear in step 3 If this occurs turn off the power and make connections again e If Playback Zoom t pg 68 Playback Special Effects CS pg 69 or Snapshot is attempted during playback only the original playback image recorded on the tape is output from the DV OUT connector e When using a DV cable be sure it has a core filter attached The core filter reduces interference 29
124. ress KU on the camcorder Press Kl on the camcorder and engage the VCR s Record mode Engage the VCR s Record Pause mode and press KU on the camcorder Repeat steps 5 through 7 for additional editing then stop the VCR and camcorder when finished NOTES e When connecting the cables make sure to connect the ends with a core filter to the camcorder The core filter reduces interference You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection You can use Playback Zoom t pg 68 or Playback Special Effects I pg 69 in step 5 e Before you start dubbing make sure that the indications do not appear on the connected TV If they do they are being recorded onto the new tape e 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 Video cable CVBS When connecting to a TV or VCR which does not accept Y C signals and uses an audio video cable To choose whether or not the following displays appear on the connected TV e Date Time satis set DATE TIME to AUTO ON or OFF in the Menu Screen F pg 41 e Time Code E set TIME CODE to ON or OFF in the Menu Screen pg 41 e Playback Sound Mode Tape Speed And Tape Running Displays ties set ON SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in the Menu Screen t pg 41 Or press DISPLAY on the remote control WELT
125. rformed under backlit conditions Set FLASH to any position except OFF in the Menu Screen CS pg 30 Do not cover the flash emission window Adjust the flash brightness to a larger value F pg 31 The flash is effective for subjects at a distance of approx 0 7 m to 2 m pg 30 Press the BACKLIGHT Button gt pg 38 15 The image taken using Snapshot is too bright FLASH is set to ON in the Menu Screen Set FLASH to any parameter other than ON in the Menu Screen CS pg 30 16 Digital Zoom does not work VMD22 EN 66 100 80 10X optical zoom is selected e The MODE Dial is set to M or BSA e P AE EFFECT is set to VIDEO ECHO in the Menu Screen e WIDE MODE is set to PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e Picture Wipe or Dissolve are being used in a scene transition Set ZOOM to 40X or 200X in the Menu Screen pg 27 Set the MODE Dial to GB or VIDEO CF pg 15 20 Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode CF pg 20 36 Disengage the PS WIDE mode CF pg 28 Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are completed C pg 20 34 29 08 00 15 47 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 17 Programme AE with special effects and Fade Wipe Effects do not work 17 e The Operation Switch is set to By 17 e Set the Operation S
126. ricity internally it becomes warm during use Be sure to use it only in well ventilated areas e 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 the AC Power Adapter Charger then try charging again e Ir the battery operation time remains extremely short even after having been fully charged the battery is worn out and needs to be replaced Please purchase a new one About Batteries DANGER Do not attempt to take the batteries apart or expose them to flame or excessive heat as it may cause a fire or explosion WARNING Do not allow the battery or its terminals to come in contact with metals as this can result in a short circuit and possibly start a fire The Benefits Of Lithium lon Batteries Lithium ion battery packs are small but have a large power capacity However when one is exposed to cold tempera tures below 10 C its usage time becomes shorter and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then re attach it to the camcorder As long as the battery pack itself is not cold it should not affect performance If you re using a heating pad make sure the battery pack does not come in direct contact with it Lithium ion is vulnerable in colder temperatures VMD22 EN 02 33 6 29 08 00 14 39 WELT TT i
127. s E MAIL CLIP REC E MAIL CLIP STAND BY To cancel E Mail Clip Recording after step 3 press E MAIL CLIP REC again or press W to stop video playback To view video clips stored in a MultiMediaCard the video clip selected in the E CLIP Index Screen lt pg 47 Index Playback can be viewed in the LCD monitor or viewfinder video clips cannot be displayed on a connected TV NOTES e Playback operation cannot be performed during E Mail Clip Recording e If you press START STOP while E Mail Clip Recording is in progress only the portion which is recorded before START STOP is pressed will be stored in the MultiMediaCard e Also if the end of the tape is reached during E Mail Clip Recording that portion will be automatically stored in the MultiMediaCard e If the end of the tape is reached in step 3 the E Mail Clip Record Standby mode will be automatically cancelled e Refer to the instruction manual of the provided software CardNavigator Video Player and THOMSON Video Decoder e Video noise may appear while viewing video clips in the LCD monitor or viewfinder however this noise is not present in the actual video clips stored in the MultiMediaCard 29 08 00 15 14 WEIT TI e PLAYBACK Basic Playback For D S C HZ 5 Normal Playback Play Button gt 11 ZA hot with th d icall cls Images shot with the camcorder are automatica AN Fast Forward Button gt gt S y Z i numbered
128. s highly sensitive to light and the image takes on an effect similar to Slow Shutter 24 e If you want the lighting to look more natural set GAIN UP to AGC or OFF in the Menu Screen CS pg 27 There is no strobe when the Classic Film or Strobe mode is activated The Picture Wipe or Dissolve function is in use 25 e Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe mode during a scene transition CS pg 34 36 White Balance cannot be activated The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 26 e Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White Balance C pg 36 39 When shooting a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 27 e This is a result of exceedingly high contrast and is not a malfunction When the screen is under direct sunlight during shooting the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not appear DATE TIME is set to OFF in the Menu Screen Self Recording is performed 29 e Set DATE TIME to ON in the Menu Screen CS pg 29 e During Self Recording the date time does not appear pg 17 Files stored in the MultiMediaCard cannot be deleted Files stored in the MultiMediaCard are protected 30 e Remove protection from the files stored in the MultiMediaCard and delete them CF pg 48 49 Th
129. screen Gh P DISSOLVE The new scene gradually appears as the old one gradually disappears kp WIPE CORNER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the upper right corner to the lower left corner LJP WIPE WINDOW The next scene gradually wipes in from the centre of the screen toward the corners covering the previous scene hp WIPE SLIDE ue next scene gradually wipes in over the previous one from right to ip WIPE DOOR The previous scene wipes out from the centre to the right and left like a door being pushed open to reveal the next scene P WIPE SCROLL The new scene wipes in over the last one from the bottom of the screen to the top np WIPE SHUTTER The new scene wipes in over the previous one from the centre toward the top and bottom of the screen When this function is activated the camcorder randomly selects the bei effect used in scene transition from BW WH Bel UI E PIR RANDOM RI by and Kl The Picture Wipe Dissolve function is not available VMD22 EN 34 65 35 29 08 00 15 13 WELT TTT O IR 36 en IMPORTANT Some modes of Programme AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade Wipe Effects CG pg 35 If an unusable mode is selected its indicator blinks or goes out MENU Wheel MODE Dial Display Pa P AE EFFECT pn 1SLOW 1 2E2SLON 2 VIDEO ECHO FR OEE 150 SHUTTER 1 50 1100 SHUTTER 1 100
130. semble 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 in places subject to excessive shock or vibration near a television set near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields speakers broadcasting antennas 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 29 08 00 15 48 VMD22 EN 66 100 95 WEIT TI e 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 t
131. skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject light 1 Set the Operation Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully 2 Press EXPO SURE EXP and the exposure control indicator appear 3 Rotate the MENU wheel towards to brighten the image or towards to darken the image maximum 6 d Press the MENU wheel Exposure adjustment is complete EXP goes out To Return To Automatic Exposure Control press EXPO SURE or set the Operation Switch to a D ae To Brighten The Subject Quickly press BACKLIGHT is displayed and the subject is brightened If pressed again disappears and the brightness returns to the previous level 3 exposure has the same effect as the BACKLIGHT Button e Using BACKLIGHT may cause the light around the subject to become too bright and the subject to become white e Backlight compensations is also available when the Operation Switch is set to BY VMD22 EN 34 65 38 Iris Lock Use this function in the following situations e When shooting a moving subject e 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 e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or
132. t the tape will be dubbed all the way to the end automatically e If you operate the camcorder during automatic editing the VCR will enter its Record Pause mode and automatic editing will stop Engage the Stop modes for the camcorder and the VCR To make the R A Edit counter display disappear press R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control NOTES e Pressing R A EDIT ON OFF on the remote control clears all settings registered during Random Assemble Editing e When the editing cable is connected to the remote control s Pause In connector during dubbing make sure the remote control is pointed at the VCR s sensor and the path between the two is unobstructed e Random Assemble Editing may not function properly when using a tape including several duplicated time codes CS pg 21 29 08 00 15 47 WELT TTT ell IR 14m IEREMOTE CONTROL UNIT cont Programme 1 For More Accurate Editing Some VCRs make the transition from Record Pause to Record mode faster than others Even if you begin editing for the camcorder and the VCR at exactly the same time you may lose scenes you wanted or find that you have recorded scenes you did not want For a cleanly edited tape confirm and adjust the timing of the camcorder against your VCR DIAGNOSING VCR CAMCORDER TIMING Random Assemble Editing Menu TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 Play back the tape in the camcorder then point the remote control at the camcorder
133. t Y C signals and uses an audio video cable e When editing on a VCR equipped with a DV input connector an optional DV cable can be connected instead of an S Video cable and audio video cable e You can use the AV OUT connector on the camcorder for connection CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 29 08 00 15 46 72 EN Programme SELECT SCENES Point the remote control at the camcorder s remote sensor Press PLAY gt and then press R A EDIT ONT OFF on the remote control The Random Assemble Editing Menu appears OUT MODE Random Assemble Editing Menu oa Ak Po als ie We E If using a Fade Wipe at the beginning of the scene press FAD E WIPE on the remote control e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e You cannot use a Picture Wipe Dissolve at the beginning of Programme 1 TIME CODE TOTAL 00 00 At the beginning of the scene press EDIT IN OUT on the remote control The Edit In position appears in the Random Assemble Editing Menu At the end of the scene press EDIT IN OUT The Edit Out position appears in the Random Assemble Remote sensor Editing Menu If using a Fade Wipe at the end of the scene press FADE WIPE e Cycle through the effects by pressing repeatedly and stop when the one you want is displayed e If you select a Fade Wipe effect for an Edit Out point the effect is automatically applied to the following Edit In point
134. tch Position CAMERA Allows you to record on a tape or in the MultiM ediaCard Lock Button OFF POWER Lamp Allows you to switch off the camcorder Operation Switch PLAY PC Allows you to play back a recording on the tape or to transfer a still image recorded on the tape or in the MultiM ediaCard to a computer MEMORY PLAY J Allows you to display an image stored in the MultiM ediaCard When the PO WER Switch is set to H the type of file IMAGE E MAIL CLIP or SO UND is displayed When set to CAMERA O peration Switch Position or PLAV PC there is no indication Manual l l l l e Allows you to set various recording functions using IMAGE the Menus If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording try this mode D Full Auto Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments Suitable for standard recording When the Operation Switch is set to EY F AUTO appears When set to MT there is no indication F AUTO VMD22 EN 02 33 14 29 08 00 14 40 enl 5 MODE Dial Position DUAL e Allows you to record video on a tape and store still imagesina MultiM ediaCard simultaneously pg 24 e File size of still images 640 x 480 pixels e Video quality is the same as in the VIDEO mode MODE Dial e Allows you to record vi
135. tch to SEI while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch Open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select IM and press it MEMORY MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select FORMAT and press it The Confirmation Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select EXECUTE and press it The MultiMediaCard is initialised When initialisation is finished NO STORED DATA appears e To cancel initialisation rotate the MENU wheel to select CANCEL and press it U R U N CAUTION Do not perform any other operation such as turning off the camcorder during initialisation Also be sure to use the provided AC Power Adapter Charger as the MultiMediaCard may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during initialisation If MultiMediaCard becomes corrupted initialise it 29 08 00 15 15 WELT TTT C IR hth eno 1 SNAP FRAME Button Display EXIT FRAME 901 002 903 _3 t F w n fe gos a 7 0EOUEEIELDREUR VMD22 EN 34 65 MENU Wheel Snap Frame Index Screen 51 Superimposing A Snap Frame A selection of snap frames are stored in the camcorder A frame can be superimposed over a still image 1 Play back an image stored in the MultiMediaCard 2 Press SNAP FRAME The Snap Frame Index Screen appears Rotate the
136. teeeeeeeeeee CF pg 16 O ther Parts LCD Mentoren gt pg 16 17 H Battery Pack Mount cccccccsceeseeeeeeee I pg 7 Speaker asieran eee uses I pg 40 EJ Camera Sensor Be careful not to cover this area a sensor necessary for shooting is built in here Stereo Microphone sssssssssssssisseeseseeee CF pg 76 Flash Sensor Be careful not to cover this area as it contains a sensor required by the flash El ieb ugeet I pg 30 Lens Lens Protector When using an optional lens filter commercially available you must first detach the lens cover E Remote Sensor cccececseesesesesteteeseeees CF pg 66 Grip Strap Viewfinder EI Viewfinder Cleaning Hatch c00 I pg 78 DN Memory Card Cover S DI Cassette Holder Cover ccceeeeeeeee A Tripod Mounting Socket c cccccceceeeee I pg 8 Stud Hole tirsir I pg 56 29 08 00 15 47 eNOS WEIT TT O IR 58 EN INDEX Indications LCD Monitor View finder Indications During Video Recording Only Displays the selected Fade Wipe effect at F pg 34 35 Appears when in the Squeeze Cinema or PS Wide mode CF pg 28 P 35min Displays the recording mode SP or LP gt pg 11 REC CT Displays the tape remaining time F pg 16 REC appears during recording e PAUSE appears during Record Standby mode CF pg 16 Appears when the wind cut mode is engaged to cut down on noise created by wind
137. tes Recording From The Middle Of A Tape E 1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search CG pg 43 to find the spot at which you want to start recording then engage the Still Playback mode pg 40 2 Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then start recording NOTES e The time code cannot be reset e During fast forwarding and rewinding the time code indication does not move smoothly e The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON F pg 29 41 When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 00 00 00 Already recorded scene wn Newly recorded scene Shooting start point Shooting stop point Shooting start point Proper recording Time code Time code Time code 00 00 00 05 43 21 05 44 00 Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point VMD22 EN 02 33 21 29 08 00 14 41 WELT TTT e TRB IR 22 en START STOP Button MODE Dial POWER Switch Lock Button SNAPSHOT Button VMD22 EN 02 33 22 YING Advanced Features For Video And D S C Progressive Mode Recording This mode lets you record moving images successive jitter free still images onto a tape Images can then played back jitter free with superior quality High resolution still images can also be processed on a personal computer or ca
138. the LCD monitor and the viewfinder e The cassette holder cannot be opened unless a power supply is attached e There may be a delay after you open the cassette holder cover until the cassette holder opens Do not use force e Once the cassette holder is closed it recedes automatically Wait until it recedes completely before closing the cassette holder cover e The time required to calculate and display the remaining tape length and the accuracy of the calculation may vary according to the type of tape used e TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end and the power goes off automatically if leftin this condition for 5 minutes TAPE END also appears when a cassette at its end is loaded e 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 e 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 F pg 21 e During recording sound is not heard from the speaker To hear the sound connect optional headphones to the headphone connector The sound volume is at the level it was adjusted to during playback pg 40 e To turn the tally lamp off during recording gt pg 26 27 e To remove the indications from the c
139. tion Fully pressed position VMD22 EN 02 33 24 Dual Shooting Lets you record images on a tape and store still images in a MultiM ediaCard simultaneously In other words it is possible to store still images in the MultiM ediaCard without interrupting image recording on the tape Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and the MODE Dial to DR Pull out the viewfinder fully or open the LCD monitor fully While recording to a tape press SNAPSHOT halfway A still image is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen where the video image being recorded is displayed At this moment if you release SNAPSHOT snapshot recording will be cancelled Press SNAPSHOT fully The displayed still image is stored in the MultiM ediaCard NOTES e If SNAPSHOT is pressed in the Record Standby mode only a still image is stored in the MultiM ediaCard Video recording does not take place e f SNAPSHOT is pressed when DIS is set to ON lt pg 28 the Stabiliser will be disabled e The Stabiliser is less effective in the DUAL mode than in other modes e The flash is disabled during video recording e Still images are stored in the MultiMediaCard in VGA mode file size lt gt pg 15 e When the MODE Dial is set to DUAL all Fade Wipe Effects and some Programme AE with special effects cannot be used t pg 3
140. to the camcorder e The date time information cannot be captured into the PC e Refer to the instruction manuals of the provided Software e Also refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual for the DV connector equipped capture board i 29 08 00 15 16 WELT TTT e TRB IR 60 en PO WER Switch d Lock Button amp e e Coe ToS AUDIO R White to Core filter AUDIO L Audio Video cable S Video E RCA plug to RCA cable plug optional optional To AUDIO VIDEO and el IN connectors Cable Adapter provided use the provided select switch cable adapter If your VCR has a uyjenju SCART connector gen vee Connect when an S Video cable is not used VMD22 EN 34 65 60 29 08 00 15 16 DUBBING Dubbing To A VCR To use this camcorder as a player Following the illustration connect the camcorder and the VCR Also refer to pg 56 and 57 Set the camcorder s PO WER Switch to Cape while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch turn on the VCR s power and insert the appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the VCR Set AV S VIDEO to OUT in the Menu Screen pg 41 Engage the VCR s AUX and Record Pause modes Engage the camcorder s Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point Once it is reached p
141. tration e Wind the cable so that it is not slack NOTE Take care not to damage the cable m When connecting cables attach the end with the Core Filter to the camcorder a AUTOMATIC DEM ONSTRATION K Automatic D emonstration takes place when DEMO MODE is set to ON factory preset m Available when the PO WER Switch is set to CAMERA and no cassette is in the camcorder m Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that the demonstration will resume m DEMO MODE remains ON even if the camcorder power is turned off m To cancel Automatic Demonstration set the O peration Switch to M and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing MENU Wheel down the Lock Button located on the switch then press the MENU wheel twice while the demo isin progress This takes you directly to the demo mode s Setting Menu so you will not Pee MENU P have to go through the Menu Screen Rotate the MENU wheel REC MODE to select OFF and press it The normal screen appears Souno MODE DN SNAP MODE GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE EE VMD22 EN 02 33 5 29 08 00 14 39 WEIT TTT e TRB N A 6 en GETTING STARTED CHARGE Power indicator Battery pack This camcorder s 2 way power supply system lets you POWER To choose th
142. uring playback 2 To resume normal playback press KA 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 e When gt II is pressed the image may not pause immediately while the camcorder stabilises the still image Shuttle Search Allows high speed search in either direction 1 Press gt for forward or ga for reverse search during playback 2 To resume normal playback press KA e During playback press and hold aa or kk The search continues as long as you hold the button Once you release it normal playback resumes e A slight mosaic effect appears on screen during Shuttle Search This is not a malfunction Frame By Frame Playback Allows frame by frame search 1 Engage Still Playback 2 Rotate the MENU wheel towards for forward Frame By Frame Playback or towards Frame By Frame Playback during Still Playback m To resume normal playback press KA You can also use the provided remote control for Frame By Frame Playback CG pg 68 uu for reverse Slow Motion Playback Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects Available only with the remote control provided pg 68 69 VMD22 EN 34 65 40 29 08 00 15 14 WELT TTT O IR PLAYBACK Advanced Features For Video ya Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment The fol
143. ut 300 mV rms 50 kQ analogue stereo JLIP EDIT 63 5 mm 4 pole mini head jack compatible with RC 5325 plug PC DIGITAL STILL 92 5 mm 3 pole External microphone input 506 uV rms high impedance unbalanced with 03 5 mm stereo Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise indicated E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VMD22 EN 66 100 99 29 08 00 15 48 Past e WWII he 100 ji NOTES VMD22 EN 66 100 100 29 08 00 15 48 35126140 vmd22 GB 1 08 00 14 23 Page Cov2 35126140 Copyrig LYT0662 001A
144. ward Button gt gt A SEE ERTS EAE TET i A SE Set the POWER Switch to PLay Pc while pressing S L Rewind Button lt lt down the Lock Button located on the switch To start LZ playback press KA e To stop playback press Ml e Press da to rewind or gt gt to fast forward the tape P during Stop mode Stop Button m PO WER Switch e To Control The Speaker Volume slide the Power Zoom Lever VO L towards to turn up the volume or towards to turn down the volume Power Zoom NOTES Lever VO L e Ir Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery the camcorder shuts off automati cally To turn on again set the PO WER Switch to OFF then to PLAY PC e The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor viewfinder or on a connected TV CF pg 56 You can also view the playback picture on the LCD monitor with it flipped over and pushed against the camera body e LCD monitorviewfinder indications e When power is supplied from a battery the lt 1 battery pack remaining power indicator is displayed Lock Button When power is supplied through the DC cord lt 1 does not appear E e During Stop mode none of the indications are displayed E When a cable is connected to the AV OUT connector the sound is not heard from the speaker MENU Wheel Speaker Still Playback Pauses during playback 1 Press KA d
145. wer on before loading or unloading e When resuming recording once you open the cassette holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a previously recorded scene will be erased recorded over regardless of whether the cassette holder came out or not See page 21 for information about recording from the middle of a tape 29 08 00 14 40 WELT TT i PO WER Switch POWER Lamp 7 H J Lock Button IT O peration Switch MENU Wheel Display ES CAMERA MENU E Menu Screen RETURN REC MODE HJJ i SOUND MODE IR ZOOM ES SNAP MODE Sub Menu GAIN UP BEEP TALLY ID NUMBER DEMO MODE ERT VMD22 EN 02 33 11 oe CRW IR enl l Recording Mode Setting Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference Set the O peration Switch to WM and set the POWER Switch to CAMERA while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully The POWER lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on Press the MENU wheel The Menu Screen appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select 9 and press it CAMERA MENU appears Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODE and press it The Sub Menu appears Select SP or LP by rotating the MENU wheel and press it Rotate the MENU wheel to select RETURN and press it twice The Menu Screen closes e Audio Dubbing lt
146. witch to M pg 34 36 18 The Black amp White Fader does not work 18 e The Sepia or Monotone mode is activated 18 e Turn off Sepia and Monotone F pg 34 36 19 The Dissolve function does not work 19 e The Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter mode of Programme AE with special effects is activated e WIDE MODE is set to SQUEEZE or PS WIDE in the Menu Screen e The previously selected mode of Programme AE with special effects was changed after the last selected scene for editing was registered 19 e Turn off Sepia Monotone or Slow Shutter before adding Dissolve to a scene transition pg 34 36 e Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF mode pg 28 e Make sure you have selected the mode of Programme AE with special effects you want before starting editing pg 34 36 20 The Picture Wipe and Dissolve functions do not work e The last selected editing scene is ending e At the end of the last selected scene for editing the POWER Switch was set to OFF e The power is off e Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before beginning recording The effects are then automatically activated C pg 34 e Do not turn off the camcorder s power after setting Edit In and Edit Out points as they will all be erased CF pg 34 e The camcorder automatically shuts off after 5 minutes have elapsed in the Record Standby m

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