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ELECTRONICS * VP-D6050S(i)/D6040S(i) models and VP-D6050(i)/D6040(i) models have the same technical specification whereas VP-D6050S(i)/D6040(i) models are available in Silver. Digital Video Camcorder VP-D6050(i) VP-D6040(i) AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display ENGLISH Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ELECTRONICS * VP-D6050S(i)/D6040S(i) models and VP-D6050(i)/D6040(i) models have the same technical specification whereas VP-D6050S(i)/D6040(i) models are available in Silver. Digital Video Camcorder VP-D6050(i) VP-D6040(i) AF Auto Focus CCD Charge Coupled Device LCD Liquid Crystal Display ENGLISH Owner's Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...33 Using the Viewfinder ...34 Adjusting the Focus ...34 Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker...35 Using the MENU ...36 The Camcorder : Functions 38 Setting the Clock ...38 Setting the DATE/TIME ...39 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)...40 Setting ...44 Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF) ...45 Auto Focusing ...45 Manual Focusing ...45 Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ...46 Zooming In and Out ...46 The Camcorder : Basic Recording 47 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...47 Inserting a Cassette ...47 Ejecting a Cassette ...47 Protecting a Cassette ......
...33 Using the Viewfinder ...34 Adjusting the Focus ...34 Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker...35 Using the MENU ...36 The Camcorder : Functions 38 Setting the Clock ...38 Setting the DATE/TIME ...39 Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)...40 Setting ...44 Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF) ...45 Auto Focusing ...45 Manual Focusing ...45 Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ...46 Zooming In and Out ...46 The Camcorder : Basic Recording 47 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ...47 Inserting a Cassette ...47 Ejecting a Cassette ...47 Protecting a Cassette ......
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... Recording 52 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ...52 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...53 Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE) ...54 Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use ...60 Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT) ...61 Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC) ...62 Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ...63 NIGHT CAPTURE...
... Recording 52 Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE) ...52 Setting the PROGRAM AE ...53 Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE) ...54 Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use ...60 Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT) ...61 Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC) ...62 Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ...63 NIGHT CAPTURE...
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......151 Connecting to a PC using a USB cable ...153 Maintenance 156 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...156 After Using Your Camcorder...156 Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads...157 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...158 Troubleshooting 159 Troubleshooting ...159 Self Diagnosis Display ...159 Specifications 162 INDEX 164 7 Changing... the Picture...134 Protecting Stored Pictures ...135 Miscellaneous Information 137 Printing Your Pictures - Contents ENGLISH Using the Digital Zoom...128 Rotating a Stored Picture...129 Resizing a Stored Picture ...130 Customizing Your...
......151 Connecting to a PC using a USB cable ...153 Maintenance 156 Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder ...156 After Using Your Camcorder...156 Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads...157 Using Your Camcorder Abroad ...158 Troubleshooting 159 Troubleshooting ...159 Self Diagnosis Display ...159 Specifications 162 INDEX 164 7 Changing... the Picture...134 Protecting Stored Pictures ...135 Miscellaneous Information 137 Printing Your Pictures - Contents ENGLISH Using the Digital Zoom...128 Rotating a Stored Picture...129 Resizing a Stored Picture ...130 Customizing Your...
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Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to the camcorder, open the LCD monitor and then open the Jack Cover. 9 SSSTTTAAARRRTTT//S/SSTTTOOOPPP Reference 56 ✤ To connect DC Power In / Multi-AV / DV / USB cable ... a video, or press the PHOTO button to the camcorder. 4. Charge the battery pack by setting the Power Switch (refer to page 31). 34 5. Set your device to REC or (CAMERA) mode by connecting the power cable to record a still picture. Start ENGLISH Quick Start ✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in the following order: 1.
Install the battery pack. Insert a cassette (refer to the camcorder, open the LCD monitor and then open the Jack Cover. 9 SSSTTTAAARRRTTT//S/SSTTTOOOPPP Reference 56 ✤ To connect DC Power In / Multi-AV / DV / USB cable ... a video, or press the PHOTO button to the camcorder. 4. Charge the battery pack by setting the Power Switch (refer to page 31). 34 5. Set your device to REC or (CAMERA) mode by connecting the power cable to record a still picture. Start ENGLISH Quick Start ✤ This device is a Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera in the following order: 1.
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...an image up to a PC using a printer that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of 2272x1704 is available (VP-D6040(i) only). G Various Digital Effects The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows the user to give the film a special look by ... high magnification. G Supports Various Memory Card Types Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card), Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro memory cards are supported. G High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera) Employing 4 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of the Power Switch, ...
...an image up to a PC using a printer that easily converts between a Digital Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with a flip of 2272x1704 is available (VP-D6040(i) only). G Various Digital Effects The DSE (Digital Special Effects) allows the user to give the film a special look by ... high magnification. G Supports Various Memory Card Types Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card), Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro memory cards are supported. G High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera) Employing 4 Mega Pixels CCD, a maximum resolution of the Power Switch, ...
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... Power Adapter 3. Remote Control 11. Scart Adapter 10. Lens Cover 13. AC Power Cord 6. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Shoulder Strap 8. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock(CR2025 type, 2EA) 9. Shoulder Strap 8.
... Power Adapter 3. Remote Control 11. Scart Adapter 10. Lens Cover 13. AC Power Cord 6. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Shoulder Strap 8. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock(CR2025 type, 2EA) 9. Shoulder Strap 8.
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... recorded cassette tape 4. (CAMERA) mode: Switches to desired mode and you can take still images and save images on a memory card. Set the Camera Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode. Do not obstruct the lens when it is set to OFF. 2. The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power... Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to pop out. Reference ✤ Switching to (CAMERA) mode by setting the Power Switch will activate the Digital Still Camera Lens to select the working mode of the device. 1. ...
... recorded cassette tape 4. (CAMERA) mode: Switches to desired mode and you can take still images and save images on a memory card. Set the Camera Mode Dial to Digital Still Camera mode. Do not obstruct the lens when it is set to OFF. 2. The Camcorder : Preparation Setting the Power... Switch ✤ Use the Power Switch to pop out. Reference ✤ Switching to (CAMERA) mode by setting the Power Switch will activate the Digital Still Camera Lens to select the working mode of the device. 1. ...
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It is easier to operate the unit using the LCD monitor. MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC ... effects Selects OSD language Demonstrates the camcorder functions Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function Controls the White Balance Controls the Digital Zoom Sets the Digital Image Stabiliser on or off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still Images recorded in tape Selecting Playback ...
It is easier to operate the unit using the LCD monitor. MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC ... effects Selects OSD language Demonstrates the camcorder functions Selecting the PROGRAM AE Function Controls the White Balance Controls the Digital Zoom Sets the Digital Image Stabiliser on or off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still Images recorded in tape Selecting Playback ...
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...INITIAL SET Menu. 5. SET TIME! 38 appears and then automatically returns to exit the menu screen. The CLOCK SET Menu is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to page 91). Reference ✤ A separate Clock setting function is selected and the Year blinks. 3. Press the OK button to ... the same procedure. The top menu including "INITIAL" is automatically recorded onto the tape. 1. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is displayed. 2. Set the ...
...INITIAL SET Menu. 5. SET TIME! 38 appears and then automatically returns to exit the menu screen. The CLOCK SET Menu is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to page 91). Reference ✤ A separate Clock setting function is selected and the Year blinks. 3. Press the OK button to ... the same procedure. The top menu including "INITIAL" is automatically recorded onto the tape. 1. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Clock ✤ CLOCK SET Menu of your camcorder works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The DATE/TIME information is displayed. 2. Set the ...
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Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. OFF. 4. Press the MENU button to select "INITIAL". ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE ... for use in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon will blink for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in Camcorder modes. 1. Reference ✤ A separate Remote Control Setting function is provided for 3 seconds on the LCD monitor and then...
Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. OFF. 4. Press the MENU button to select "INITIAL". ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE ... for use in the menu and try to use it, the remote control icon will blink for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in Camcorder modes. 1. Reference ✤ A separate Remote Control Setting function is provided for 3 seconds on the LCD monitor and then...
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...select "LANGUAGE", then press the OK button. Press the OK button to page 89). Reference ✤ Separate Language setting is refreshed in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. Press the MENU button to select "INITIAL". The submenu including "BEEP ...SOUND" displays. 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. Select a language for the Digital Camera (refer to select "INITIAL". Setting the OSD Language ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. ...
...select "LANGUAGE", then press the OK button. Press the OK button to page 89). Reference ✤ Separate Language setting is refreshed in Camcorder modes. 1. Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. Press the MENU button to select "INITIAL". The submenu including "BEEP ...SOUND" displays. 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. Select a language for the Digital Camera (refer to select "INITIAL". Setting the OSD Language ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. ...
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...you push the Zoom Lever toward the T (Tele) side. Zooming is a very useful technique when recording. Move the zoom lever slowly for Camera use of zooming may cause unclear focusing, and produce motion in the clip that makes viewing uneasy. ✤ Refer to page 128 on ... shots. Zooming In and Out ✤ You can produce 900x zooming in total. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that can zoom in and out using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for...
...you push the Zoom Lever toward the T (Tele) side. Zooming is a very useful technique when recording. Move the zoom lever slowly for Camera use of zooming may cause unclear focusing, and produce motion in the clip that makes viewing uneasy. ✤ Refer to page 128 on ... shots. Zooming In and Out ✤ You can produce 900x zooming in total. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom ✤ Your camcorder supports 10x optical and digital zooming that can zoom in and out using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for...
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...Press the MENU button. Press the DOWN button to exit the menu screen. AUTO - Press the MENU button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. However, when using digital functions or in certain situations, you may provide the best results. 54 By adjusting the White Balance, a white surface will ...modes cannot be used to adapt video equipment to the colour temperature of the dominant light source in a given scene/environment. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to select "WHT.BALANCE", then press the OK button. OUTDOOR : When recording outdoors on the LCD screen....
...Press the MENU button. Press the DOWN button to exit the menu screen. AUTO - Press the MENU button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. However, when using digital functions or in certain situations, you may provide the best results. 54 By adjusting the White Balance, a white surface will ...modes cannot be used to adapt video equipment to the colour temperature of the dominant light source in a given scene/environment. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to select "WHT.BALANCE", then press the OK button. OUTDOOR : When recording outdoors on the LCD screen....
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...CAMERA", then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to REC mode. 2. ENGLISH 55 Reference ✤ Using the DIS function (refer to page 56) to obtain a more stable, clearer image when recording using the DOWN or UP button, then press the OK button. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder... Use (D. The selected option is applied. 6. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to exit the menu screen. ZOOM) 1. ...
...CAMERA", then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to REC mode. 2. ENGLISH 55 Reference ✤ Using the DIS function (refer to page 56) to obtain a more stable, clearer image when recording using the DOWN or UP button, then press the OK button. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder... Use (D. The selected option is applied. 6. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to exit the menu screen. ZOOM) 1. ...
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...the DOWN button to select "DIS ", then press the OK button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ✤ The Digital Image Stabiliser works only in REC mode. ✤ DIS is recommended to turn ..." is displayed. 3. Press the MENU button. Recording through the window, from inside a vehicle 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to exit the menu screen. The top menu including "CAMERA" is displayed. 4. Recording with deep Zooming - Press the MENU button to REC mode. 2.
...the DOWN button to select "DIS ", then press the OK button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) ✤ The Digital Image Stabiliser works only in REC mode. ✤ DIS is recommended to turn ..." is displayed. 3. Press the MENU button. Recording through the window, from inside a vehicle 1. Turn on your camcorder and set the Power Switch to exit the menu screen. The top menu including "CAMERA" is displayed. 4. Recording with deep Zooming - Press the MENU button to REC mode. 2.
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... mode cuts the picture in colour. 57 CINEMA Cuts the top and bottom off to create. ✤ Available Digital Special Effects: a. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording ENGLISH Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE) ✤ The Digital Special Effect function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can select various special effects using a Mirror...
... mode cuts the picture in colour. 57 CINEMA Cuts the top and bottom off to create. ✤ Available Digital Special Effects: a. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording ENGLISH Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE) ✤ The Digital Special Effect function works only in REC mode. ✤ You can select various special effects using a Mirror...
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...the Navigation Wheel (refer to Quick Menu on by pressing the DOWN or UP button, then press the OK button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting a Digital Special Effect in EASYQ mode. ✤ The selected DSE mode can be used at the same time. ✤ DSE mode ...SELECT options are listed. 5. The top menu including "CAMERA" is applied. 6. Press the DOWN button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. The selected option is displayed. 3. The submenu including "DSE SELECT" is not available in Camcorder Mode 1. Select you option by setting the Power Switch ...
...the Navigation Wheel (refer to Quick Menu on by pressing the DOWN or UP button, then press the OK button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Selecting a Digital Special Effect in EASYQ mode. ✤ The selected DSE mode can be used at the same time. ✤ DSE mode ...SELECT options are listed. 5. The top menu including "CAMERA" is applied. 6. Press the DOWN button to select "CAMERA", then press the OK button. The selected option is displayed. 3. The submenu including "DSE SELECT" is not available in Camcorder Mode 1. Select you option by setting the Power Switch ...
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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording ENGLISH Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ✤ The Slow Shutter function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Slow Shutter allows the user ... only in darker areas, making them even brighter than they would be used at the same time. ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER and DIGITAL ZOOM cannot be under good natural lighting. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to get a brighter recording in dark environment. ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER and DIS...
The Camcorder : Advanced Recording ENGLISH Setting the Slow Shutter Speed ✤ The Slow Shutter function works only in REC mode. ✤ The Slow Shutter allows the user ... only in darker areas, making them even brighter than they would be used at the same time. ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER and DIGITAL ZOOM cannot be under good natural lighting. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to get a brighter recording in dark environment. ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER and DIS...
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... the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE to REC mode. 2. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE works with Manual Exposure, White Balance, Program AE, BLC, DSE and Digital ZOOM. To return to NIGHT CAPTURE mode, press the SLOW SHUTTER button to produce brighter recordings under natural lighting may affect the colour balance.... ✤ Use manual focusing if you to make dark subjects and areas brighter. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works only in REC mode. ✤ With its maximum sensitivity...
... the POWER NIGHT CAPTURE to REC mode. 2. POWER NIGHT CAPTURE works with Manual Exposure, White Balance, Program AE, BLC, DSE and Digital ZOOM. To return to NIGHT CAPTURE mode, press the SLOW SHUTTER button to produce brighter recordings under natural lighting may affect the colour balance.... ✤ Use manual focusing if you to make dark subjects and areas brighter. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording POWER NIGHT CAPTURE ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works only in REC mode. ✤ With its maximum sensitivity...