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VMD270
User manual
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ENGLISH CONTENTS AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 – 17 VIDEO RECORDING & DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA PLAYBACK 18 – 25 VIDEO RECORDING .............19 – 21 VIDEO PLAYBACK ...............22 – 25 VMD270 DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK 26 – 37 D.S.C. RECORDING .............. 27 – 28 D.S.C. PLAYBACK ................ 29 – 37 ADVANCED FEATURES 38 – 73 USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT ...... 39 – 45 FOR RECORDING ................ 46 – 56 DUBBING .........................57 – 60
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2 EN 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 • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. 1). • Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well. • Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference. It is recommended that you . . . ...
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EN3 CAUTIONS: ● 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. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● Use the BPD 270 battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Power Adapter /Charger. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different desi
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4 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 strap. Carrying or holding the camcorder by the viewfinder and/or the LCD monitor can result in dropping the
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EN5 PROVIDED ACCESSORIES • Docking Station • AC Power Adapter/Charger • Battery Pack DS270 ACD270 BPD270 • Remote Control Unit • DC Cord • AAA (R03) Battery x 2 TC120 (for remote control unit) • MultiMediaCard (16 MB) • CD-ROM • Editing Cable • Audio/Video Cable • Core filter •Strap (ø3.5 mini-plug to RCA plug) (for optional ( pg. 6 for attachment) USB cable) NOTE: In order to maintain optimum performance of the camcorder, provided cables may be equipped with one or more core filter.
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6 EN How To Attach The Strap 1 1 Thread one end of the strap through the eyelet, then pass the other end through the loop. 2 Attach the screw to the tripod mounting socket. To tighten the screw firmly, use a coin, etc. 3 Adjust the length with the adjuster. NOTES: 2 3 ● You can use the strap as a shoulder strap by adjusting the length with the adjuster. ● Because a loose screw may cause damage to the camcorder, make sure to tighten the screw firmly to the tripod mounting socket when carrying the
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EN7 AUTOMATIC DEMONSTRATION Automatic Demonstration takes place when “DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” MENU Button (factory-preset). SET/SELECT Button +, – Button Available when the Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ” and no cassette is in the camcorder. Performing any operation during the demon- stration stops the demonstration temporarily. If Power Switch no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume. “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder powe
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GETTING STARTED 8 EN GETTING STARTED CONTENTS Power ...................................................................9 – 10 Viewfinder Adjustment ....................................................11 Tripod Mounting .............................................................11 Date/Time Settings.........................................................12 Loading/Unloading A Cassette ...........................................13 Recording Mode Setting .........................................
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EN9 Power Protruding part Battery pack This camcorder’s 2-way power supply system lets you choose the most appropriate source of power. Do not use CHARGE indicator To provided power supply units with other equipment. POWER AC outlet indicator CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Make sure you unplug the camcorder’s DC cord from 1 the AC Power Adapter/Charger. Plug the AC Adapter/ Charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator lights. AC Power Adapter/Charger Attach the battery pack with the m
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 10 EN USING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Insert the terminal end 1 of the battery pack into the 1 battery pack mount, then firmly push the end 2 of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it Notches locks into place as shown in the illustration. •To attach the battery firmly, align its two notches with the tabs on the camcorder. 2 To Detach The Battery Pack. . . .... while sliding down BATT. RELEASE, detach it. BATT. RELEASE Switch Approximate recording time Battery pa
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EN11 Viewfinder Adjustment Power Switch Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing 1 down the Lock Button located on the switch. Pull out the viewfinder fully. Lock Button 2 Turn the Dioptre Adjustment Control until the 3 indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused. PAUSE Tripod Mounting Dioptre Adjustment Control Align the screw on the tripod with the camera’s 1 mounting socket. Then tighten the screw. •Some tripods are not equipped with studs. CAUTION: When attaching the camera to
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 12 EN Date/Time Settings SET/SELECT Button MENU Button The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its +, – Button display can be turned on or off during playback ( pg. 43, 44). Power lamp Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch, then open Power Switch the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Lock Button
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EN13 Loading/Unloading A Cassette Cassette holder cover The camcorder needs to be powered up to load or eject a Cassette holder cassette. Slide down and hold OPEN/EJECT in the direction 1 of the arrow then pull the cassette holder cover open until it locks. The cassette holder opens automatically. Make sure the •Do not touch internal components. window side is facing out. Insert or remove a tape and press “PUSH HERE” to 2 close the cassette holder. •Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 14 EN Recording Mode Setting SET/SELECT Button MENU Button +, – Button Set the tape recording mode depending on your preference. Power lamp Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down 1 the Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder Power Switch fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen appears. 2 Press + or – to select “ CAMERA” and press SET/ Lock Button 3 SELECT. The C
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EN15 Loading A Memory Card Make sure the camcorder’s power is off. 1 Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD). 2 Insert the memory card firmly clipped edge first. 3 •Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of Card Cover the label. Close the card cover. 4 To Unload A Memory Card . . . .... in step 3 push the memory card, then the memory card comes out of the camcorder automatically. Pull it out and close the card cover. NOTES: ● Be sure to use only SD Memory Cards marked “ ” or MultiMediaCards mar
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GETTING STARTED (cont.) 16 EN Picture Quality Mode Setting MENU Button The Picture Quality mode can be selected to best match your needs. Two Picture Quality modes are available: SET/SELECT Button +, – Button FINE and STANDARD (in order of quality). Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the 1 Lock Button located on the switch, then open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder fully. The Power Switch power lamp lights and the camcorder is turned on. Press MENU. The Menu Screen
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EN17 To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Operation Mode Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” Choose the appropriate operation mode according to while pressing down the Lock Button located your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ on the switch. MEMORY Switch. VIDEO/MEMORY Power Switch Position Switch (Manual): Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you want more creative capabilities than Power lamp Full Auto recording, try this mode. (Full Auto): Po
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK 18 EN VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK CONTENTS VIDEO RECORDING ............................................ 19 – 21 Basic Recording ..............................................................19 Journalistic Shooting........................................................20 Interface Shooting ..........................................................20 Zooming ......................................................................20 Time Code ..............................
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VIDEO RECORDING EN19 Basic Recording Power Lamp VIDEO/MEMORY NOTE: Switch You should already have performed the procedures listed Recording Start/ below. If not, do so before continuing. Stop Button ● Power ( pg. 9) ● Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 11) ● Load A Cassette ( pg. 13) Power Switch ● Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 14) Slide down the lens cover while pressing down the 1 Lock Button located on the cover. Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”, then 2 set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” wh
