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... the copyright laws of blue, green, red, or black. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that this equipment. ii tions to this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to take out batteries or install them. A shielded I/F cable is reversed (positive end where the...
... the copyright laws of blue, green, red, or black. NOTE The camcorder's LCD panel is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that this equipment. ii tions to this equipment not expressly approved by one or more than 61,000 (VL-WD450U)/close to take out batteries or install them. A shielded I/F cable is reversed (positive end where the...
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... button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place. v Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of the battery pack with the a mark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Switching the Media To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still images, set the Media Selection switch to VCR. Turning...
... button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. Pressing the battery (2), slide it in the direction of the arrow (3) until it locks into place. v Quick Operation Guide Please consult this operation manual further for details on these and other functions of the battery pack with the a mark on the charger (1) and guide the battery into the groove. Switching the Media To use a SmartMedia card for recording and playing back still images, set the Media Selection switch to VCR. Turning...
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... Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording 16 Adjusting the Hand Strap 17 Using the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Using the Viewfinder 18 Using the LCD Monitor 19 Basic Operations Useful Features Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode...
... Camcorder from an AC Outlet 11 Inserting and Removing a Mini DV Cassette .......... 12 Installing the Lithium Memory Battery 13 Selecting the Language for the On-screen Display 14 Setting the Area, Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording 16 Adjusting the Hand Strap 17 Using the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Using the Viewfinder 18 Using the LCD Monitor 19 Basic Operations Useful Features Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode...
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... 42 Auto Focus 43 Macro Shots 43 Using the Remote Control 43 Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 45 Using the Time Code 46 Camera Recording Manual Focus 47 Setting the Shutter Speed 49 Manual Exposure 51 White Balance Lock 52 Digital Picture Effects 53 Scene Menu (Program AE 54 Using the Zoom Microphone 55 Windbreak 56 Setting the Confirmation Sounds 56 World Clock 57 Selecting Daylight Saving Time 59 Playback Playback Zoom 60 Gamma Playback 61 Multiple Strobe Playback 61 Playback Effects 62 Picture Effect Playback 63 Picture/Backlight Adjustments...
... 42 Auto Focus 43 Macro Shots 43 Using the Remote Control 43 Playback Playback Functions with the Remote Control ......... 45 Using the Time Code 46 Camera Recording Manual Focus 47 Setting the Shutter Speed 49 Manual Exposure 51 White Balance Lock 52 Digital Picture Effects 53 Scene Menu (Program AE 54 Using the Zoom Microphone 55 Windbreak 56 Setting the Confirmation Sounds 56 World Clock 57 Selecting Daylight Saving Time 59 Playback Playback Zoom 60 Gamma Playback 61 Multiple Strobe Playback 61 Playback Effects 62 Picture Effect Playback 63 Picture/Backlight Adjustments...
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... charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may not charge properly at least once every six months: 1 Charge the battery pack until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3 Remove the battery pack and store it (2). continuous playback time on the charger (1) and guide the battery into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . This is not a malfunction. • Using the zoom...
... charging the battery pack. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. • The charging time and recording time may not charge properly at least once every six months: 1 Charge the battery pack until the camcorder power automatically turns off. 3 Remove the battery pack and store it (2). continuous playback time on the charger (1) and guide the battery into a power outlet. • The POWER indicator lights up . This is not a malfunction. • Using the zoom...
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...] OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The language selection screen appears on the operation button to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select I S ESPAÑOL SE T [ BUT TON] 4 Perform step 3 in "Setting the Language". • The menu screen is displayed in English. LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to select the desired language, then...
...] OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE ENGL I SH 2 Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA. • The language selection screen appears on the operation button to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select I S ESPAÑOL SE T [ BUT TON] 4 Perform step 3 in "Setting the Language". • The menu screen is displayed in English. LCD monitor OPEN release button Changing the Language 1 Set the camcorder to select the desired language, then...
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... the date and time have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for TAPE-CAMERA mode. 1 Hold down the Lock button and set , are internally recorded even when not displayed on the Operation button. Displaying the Date and Time of the tape.) • In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current date and time are made within 5 minutes. 4 Press d or y to turn off the menu screen...
... the date and time have not been set, the display will be left blank when playing back the recording. (The display will also be left blank for TAPE-CAMERA mode. 1 Hold down the Lock button and set , are internally recorded even when not displayed on the Operation button. Displaying the Date and Time of the tape.) • In TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode, the current date and time are made within 5 minutes. 4 Press d or y to turn off the menu screen...
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... 19 to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 20 PAUSE Basic Operations REC START/ STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the camcorder to Auto mode. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Note: • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently...
... 19 to the maximum continuous recording time listed above. 20 PAUSE Basic Operations REC START/ STOP button 1 Remove the lens cap, and lift up the viewfinder. 2 Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE. 3 Hold down the Lock button and set the camcorder to Auto mode. 4 Press the REC START/STOP button to OFF without pressing the Lock button. Note: • Using the zoom (see page 21) and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently...
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...following camcorder modes needs to be set the Power switch to CARD. Lock button Lock button Caution: • Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback, as a digital still camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as this may cause damage to TAPE. Lock button CARD-CAMERA mode For recording still images on tapes. 1 Set the Media Selection switch to the tape or SmartMedia card. Useful Features Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording...
...following camcorder modes needs to be set the Power switch to CARD. Lock button Lock button Caution: • Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback, as a digital still camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as this may cause damage to TAPE. Lock button CARD-CAMERA mode For recording still images on tapes. 1 Set the Media Selection switch to the tape or SmartMedia card. Useful Features Selecting the Camcorder Mode This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording...
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..., REC MODE Media Selection switch Power switch 3 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button. • Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF button to return to Auto mode. • To cancel Easy mode, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to TAPE or CARD. 2 Hold down the AUTO ON/OFF button for playback functions. • The example screens in this operation manual assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise indicated. SPEED, EXPOSURE Easy mode (EASY): Lets you adjust all settings...
..., REC MODE Media Selection switch Power switch 3 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button. • Each time you press the AUTO ON/OFF button to return to Auto mode. • To cancel Easy mode, hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to TAPE or CARD. 2 Hold down the AUTO ON/OFF button for playback functions. • The example screens in this operation manual assume the use of Auto mode unless otherwise indicated. SPEED, EXPOSURE Easy mode (EASY): Lets you adjust all settings...
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.... DG T L ZOOM TAPE SPEED SP 16 : 9 LP 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The recording mode indicator changes from another manufacturer. -When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function. • Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording. 4 Press d or y to TAPE-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. MANUAL SE T MAN. FOCUS SHUT. Recording mode indicator...
.... DG T L ZOOM TAPE SPEED SP 16 : 9 LP 5 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The recording mode indicator changes from another manufacturer. -When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function. • Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording. 4 Press d or y to TAPE-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. MANUAL SE T MAN. FOCUS SHUT. Recording mode indicator...
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... DIS function is turned off the menu screen. • The audio recording mode indicator changes from "12bit" to turn off . 1 Set the camcorder to select "OFF", then press e. EFFECT SCE NE MENU FADE QK. To return to DIS mode Select "ON" in mono (see page 68). 31 4 Press d or y to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select U, then press r on the Opera- Useful Features Camera Recording Useful...
... DIS function is turned off the menu screen. • The audio recording mode indicator changes from "12bit" to turn off . 1 Set the camcorder to select "OFF", then press e. EFFECT SCE NE MENU FADE QK. To return to DIS mode Select "ON" in mono (see page 68). 31 4 Press d or y to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. 3 Select U, then press r on the Opera- Useful Features Camera Recording Useful...
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... displayed during digital zooming. Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1-26K (optical zoom), 26-50K (digital zoom), 26-100K (digital zoom) or 26-780K (digital zoom). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. EFFECT SCE NE MENU FADE QK. SPE ED E XPOSURE P I C. ZOOM 5 0 To use optical zoom only Select "OFF" in addition to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. RE TURN DIS 4 Press d or y to record powerful...
... displayed during digital zooming. Setting the Digital Zoom You can select from among four different zoom ranges: 1-26K (optical zoom), 26-50K (digital zoom), 26-100K (digital zoom) or 26-780K (digital zoom). CAMERA SE T PHOTO SNAP SNAP EFF. EFFECT SCE NE MENU FADE QK. SPE ED E XPOSURE P I C. ZOOM 5 0 To use optical zoom only Select "OFF" in addition to TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode. 2 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. RE TURN DIS 4 Press d or y to record powerful...
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... a scene setting is displayed. glow of sunset • Close-up images of the subject on the screen tends to look different depending on the lighting condition. To cancel the locking procedure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button while "W/B LOCK" flashes. AUTO WH I SP L AY 3 Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the picture for the following subjects. SE T MENU D I T E BAL . Reset the white balance. •...
... a scene setting is displayed. glow of sunset • Close-up images of the subject on the screen tends to look different depending on the lighting condition. To cancel the locking procedure, press the MENU/DISPLAY button while "W/B LOCK" flashes. AUTO WH I SP L AY 3 Aim the lens at a white object. • Adjust the distance of the picture for the following subjects. SE T MENU D I T E BAL . Reset the white balance. •...
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... Microphone Mode Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is used to record sounds. TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.) OFF: The zoom microphone is on.) Mounting pin 1 Mount the zoom microphone to the camcorder. 2 Turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to secure the zoom microphone. Removing the zoom microphone AUD I O SE T AUD I O MODE ZOOM M I C AUTO W I C AUTO 6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to the zoom setting. Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Using...
... Microphone Mode Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is used to record sounds. TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.) OFF: The zoom microphone is on.) Mounting pin 1 Mount the zoom microphone to the camcorder. 2 Turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to secure the zoom microphone. Removing the zoom microphone AUD I O SE T AUD I O MODE ZOOM M I C AUTO W I C AUTO 6 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to the zoom setting. Advanced Features Advanced Features Camera Recording Using...
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... cable is used as the recording source. To stop recording Press d on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is properly connected and you are playing back the source media from the video equipment, set to the playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected, "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder screen. • If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder even if the DV cable is disabled (see if the picture...
... cable is used as the recording source. To stop recording Press d on the camcorder monitor and the recording function is properly connected and you are playing back the source media from the video equipment, set to the playback mode or the DV cable is not properly connected, "NO SIGNAL" is displayed on the camcorder screen. • If no picture or sound is input to the camcorder even if the DV cable is disabled (see if the picture...
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... that images are transferred properly. TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu • Using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the PC monitor until the installation is off the PC. 2 Connect the camcorder as a power source for PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software. TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom...
... that images are transferred properly. TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu • Using a commercially available floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to directly transfer still images on the PC monitor until the installation is off the PC. 2 Connect the camcorder as a power source for PC Connection This camcorder can transfer still playback images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a personal computer by using the supplied Video Capture Software. TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom...
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... prevent trouble due to dew formation. Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to the head and the tape. Dew Formation • What is flashing; this may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from an air conditioner. -When placing the camcorder in a humid room. 1 If "DEW" flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open or...
... prevent trouble due to dew formation. Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This camcorder uses a fluorescent lamp to the head and the tape. Dew Formation • What is flashing; this may interfere with reception if used near a radio. • Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from an air conditioner. -When placing the camcorder in a humid room. 1 If "DEW" flashes, remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open or...
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... 10). Set Power switch to OFF and then back to the background. automatically change. Set DEMO MODE menu item to Auto Focus mode (p. 48). properly (p. 24). Auto focus does not work . Set to "OFF" (p. 93). lines. No subject in camcorder. No image appears on Video input channel on close subject. Audio/video cable is open. cassette is not properly Connect audio/video cable connected. Zoom used on TV or TV connected TV screen. Recording mode Playback mode Appendix 94 Direct lens to some subject, or set zoom to OFF and remove battery pack...
... 10). Set Power switch to OFF and then back to the background. automatically change. Set DEMO MODE menu item to Auto Focus mode (p. 48). properly (p. 24). Auto focus does not work . Set to "OFF" (p. 93). lines. No subject in camcorder. No image appears on Video input channel on close subject. Audio/video cable is open. cassette is not properly Connect audio/video cable connected. Zoom used on TV or TV connected TV screen. Recording mode Playback mode Appendix 94 Direct lens to some subject, or set zoom to OFF and remove battery pack...
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... seal is set to card. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 9). LCD monitor picture is equipped with new ones (p. 43). properly connected. Set REMOTE menu item to intense daylight (p. 44). Obstacle between remote control Remove obstacle or use a commercially available video head cleaning tape (p. 92). control from exposure to "ON" (pp. 43, 44). Old or worn tape. Stop tape and try again (p. 20). Remote control used beyond operating range. Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Playback mode Cannot play back, rewind...
... seal is set to card. Charge battery pack sufficiently (p. 9). LCD monitor picture is equipped with new ones (p. 43). properly connected. Set REMOTE menu item to intense daylight (p. 44). Obstacle between remote control Remove obstacle or use a commercially available video head cleaning tape (p. 92). control from exposure to "ON" (pp. 43, 44). Old or worn tape. Stop tape and try again (p. 20). Remote control used beyond operating range. Appendix Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution Playback mode Cannot play back, rewind...
