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START/ COUNTER
WIDE
STOP DISPLAY RESET
SELF ZERO
TIMER STILL RETURN
TELE
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Video Camcorder
8mm
VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87D
VP-W80U
VP-W80/W87/W87D
Hi
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.
ELECTRONICS
This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 2 ENGLISH Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................8 Descriptions Front View/Side View/Rear View......................................................................................................................9, 10
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 3 ENGLISH Table of Contents (continued) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only) ...........................................................................................................33 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)....................................................................................................................................34 BLC................................................................................
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 4 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Taking care of the battery pack Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Precautions regarding the LENS Do not let the LENS point tow
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 5 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder 1) Do not place the camcorder such that the viewfinder 3 1 2 is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder. Be careful when placing the camcorder in direct sunlight or by a window. 2) Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder. 3) Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this could damaging it. Precautions regarding
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 6 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is charged before shooting outdoors. To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. When your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, if it is left in STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without operation, it will automatically turn off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. Make sure that t
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 7 ENGLISH Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the hand strap It is very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held steady. (see page 16) Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, as it may result in damage to the buckle. Precautions when cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, ensure that the heads are kept clean. When playing back the pictures, i
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 8 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback. Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only) The Snap Shot function allows you to record an object at a standstill for a limited time in CAMERA mode. (see page 46) PIP (VP-W87/W87D only) The PIP function shows where the centre of the image is while zoomed in on a subject. (see page 45) BLC When you shoot a subject with the light sourc
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 9 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 2. REC SEARCH (REW) 4. REC SEARCH (FF) 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) 3. PLAY/STILL (LIGHT) 7. EVF 6. TAPE EJECT 12. VIDEO LIGHT 1. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 61) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22) Used to eject the tape. 2. REC SEARCH (REW) REC SEARCH works in STANDBY mode. 7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder) (see page 24) 8. MIC REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 5
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 10 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 13. BATTERY EJECT 17. P.AE 14. MENU ON/OFF 19. BLC 20. FADE 15. ENTER (MF) 16. UP/DOWN Dial 18. DSE 21. DC Jack 22. Recharging Indicator 23. S-VIDEO out (VP-W80/W87/W87D only) 24. Lithium Battery 13. BATTERY EJECT 18. DSE (see page 38) DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 14. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and 19. BLC (see page 35) PLAYER mode. BLC works in CAMERA mod
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 11 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25. ZOOM 34. D.ZOOM (SNAP SHOT) 26. Cassette 27. Hooks for Shoulder Strap Compartment 28. AUDIO/VIDEO out MIC 32. START/STOP 35. External MIC (VP-W87/W87D only) 33. Battery pack compartment 30. Hand Strap 29. LENS cap 31. POWER Switch 25. ZOOM (see page 28) 32. START/STOP (see page 23) START/STOP works in CAMERA mode. 26. Cassette Compartment 33. Battery pack compartment (see page 19) 27. Hoo
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 12 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off. D The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is turned off. D The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor. OSD in CAMERA mode a. Zoom position (see page 29) Indicates zoom position. a b s r w b. DIS (VP-W87/W87D only) (see page 33) Indicates DIS is activating. Hi 8
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 13 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. Time (see page 40) Shows the time of the recording. k. Title (see page 42) Shows the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene. l. Self diagnosis (see page 57) (TAPE!, TAPE END!, PROTECTION!) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 38) Indicates the DSE mode is active. The operation modes are GHOST, STROBE, SEPIA, B&W, NEG
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START/ DISPLAY COUNTER WIDE STOP RESET SELF ZERO TIMER STILL RETURN TELE 00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 14 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1. AC Power Adapter Basic Accessory 2. AC cord 3. Battery Pack 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 18) 2. AC cord. (see page 18) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 19) 4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 51) 5. Shoulder strap. (see p
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 15 ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control (VP-W87/W87D only) Description of Parts 3 1. Start/Stop (see page 23) 2. Self Timer 6 11 START/ COUNTER 3. Still (see page 53) WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET 1 4 SELF ZERO 4. WIDE (see page 28) STILL TIMER RETURN 2 5 TELE 5. TELE (see page 28) 8 12 6. Display (see page 12) 9 7. (Play) (see page 52) 7 10 8. (FF) (see page 53) 9. (REW) (see page 53) 10. (Stop) (see page 52) 11. Counter Reset (see
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 16 ENGLISH Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA. 1 CAMERA 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is START/ COUNTER DISPLAY WIDE displayed on the Viewfinder: STOP RESET 2 SELF STILL ZERO TIMER RETURN TELE WAIT-10S/SELF-30S WAIT-10S/SELF-END WAIT-10S SELF-30S 3. Press START/STOP button to start the timer. :After approximately 10 seconds, recording starts. START/ COUNTER WIDE STOP DISPLAY RESET :If you have selected SEL
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 17 ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle. Lithium Battery Installation The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC powe
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 18 ENGLISH Preparing Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source available. - Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor recording. - Using the Battery Pack: used for mobile recording. To use the AC Power Adapter 2 CAMERA 1 3 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket. Note: The plug and wall socket type can be different according to the regional conditions. 3. Connect the other end
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (1-19) 2/17/03 11:22 AM Page 19 ENGLISH Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording? Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording. Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 1 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord and 2 3 plug the AC cord into a wall socket. 3. Connect the DC cable to the camcorder. 4. Turn the power off on the camcorder, and the recharging 4 indicator
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00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (20-44) 2/17/03 11:23 AM Page 20 ENGLISH Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type Model VP-W80U/W80 VP-W87/W87D Battery Type Approximately Approximately SB-L110A 150 minutes 125 minutes Approximately Approximately SB-L160 220 minutes 180 minutes Approximately Approximately SB-L320 430 minutes 370 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time may
