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... REC / PLAY Modes) ...22 OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ...23 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ...24 The Camcorder : Preparation 25 How to Use the Remote Control ...25 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ...25 Self Timer Recording using the Remote Control ...25 Adjusting the Hand Strap ...26 Hand strap ...26...
... REC / PLAY Modes) ...22 OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ...23 Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ...24 The Camcorder : Preparation 25 How to Use the Remote Control ...25 Battery Installation for the Remote Control ...25 Self Timer Recording using the Remote Control ...25 Adjusting the Hand Strap ...26 Hand strap ...26...
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... 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 the Beep Sound ...41 Setting the OSD Language ...41 Viewing the... 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 ...
... 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 the Beep Sound ...41 Setting the OSD Language ...41 Viewing the... 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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...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 ... Using the Quick Menu ...68 DATE/TIME ...68 WL.REMOTE( ) ...68 DIS( ) ...68 DSE (Digital Special Effects) ...69 PROGRAM AE ...69 WHT.BALANCE ...69 SHUTTER / EXPOSURE ...70 Taking Photos ...71 Various Recording Techniques ...72 The Camcorder : Playback 73 Playing Back a Recorded Tape ...73 Various...
...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 ... Using the Quick Menu ...68 DATE/TIME ...68 WL.REMOTE( ) ...68 DIS( ) ...68 DSE (Digital Special Effects) ...69 PROGRAM AE ...69 WHT.BALANCE ...69 SHUTTER / EXPOSURE ...70 Taking Photos ...71 Various Recording Techniques ...72 The Camcorder : Playback 73 Playing Back a Recorded Tape ...73 Various...
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...the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)...93 Setting the Beep Sound ...94 Setting the Shutter Sound...94 Using the Menu ...95 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 99 Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ...99 Taking Still Images: PROGRAM Mode...99 Taking Still Images: ...EASYQ Mode...99 5 Frame by Frame Playback ...75 Searching Still Images ...76 Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording During Playback ...80 PB ZOOM- Applying Digital...
...the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)...93 Setting the Beep Sound ...94 Setting the Shutter Sound...94 Using the Menu ...95 The Camera : Basic Picture Taking 99 Taking and Viewing Your First Photo ...99 Taking Still Images: PROGRAM Mode...99 Taking Still Images: ...EASYQ Mode...99 5 Frame by Frame Playback ...75 Searching Still Images ...76 Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording During Playback ...80 PB ZOOM- Applying Digital...
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... 11. USB Cable ENGLISH 3. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Scart Adapter 10. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock(CR2025 type, 2EA) 9. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Scart Adapter 16 Lens Cover 1. Shoulder...
... 11. USB Cable ENGLISH 3. ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Device Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital camcorder. Scart Adapter 10. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium battery for Remote Control and Clock(CR2025 type, 2EA) 9. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. Scart Adapter 16 Lens Cover 1. Shoulder...
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... 5. Focus Button MF/AF 1 Built-in MIC 2 Built-in Flash 3 Camcorder Lens 4 Camera Lens 5 Focus Button MF/AF 6 Mode Dial for Camera 7 Display Button ENGLISH 6. Camcorder Lens 4. Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu / Focus / Volume) 8 5-way Button 9 Menu Button 10 EasyQ Button 11 LCD Open 12 Remote Signal Receiver 13 Charge Indicator 14 Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu...
... 5. Focus Button MF/AF 1 Built-in MIC 2 Built-in Flash 3 Camcorder Lens 4 Camera Lens 5 Focus Button MF/AF 6 Mode Dial for Camera 7 Display Button ENGLISH 6. Camcorder Lens 4. Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu / Focus / Volume) 8 5-way Button 9 Menu Button 10 EasyQ Button 11 LCD Open 12 Remote Signal Receiver 13 Charge Indicator 14 Navigation Wheel (Quick Menu...
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DISPLAY 17. X2 15. F.ADV 10 DIRECTION( , ) 11 F.ADV 12 (STOP) 13 (STILL) 14 (SLOW) 15 DATE/TIME 16 X2 17 ZOOM 18 DISPLAY 21 ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. DIRECTION( , ) 1 PHOTO 2 START/STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A.DUB 7 (FF) 8 (REW) 9 (PLAY) ENGLISH 18. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. ZOOM 16. Getting to Know Your Device Remote Control 1.
DISPLAY 17. X2 15. F.ADV 10 DIRECTION( , ) 11 F.ADV 12 (STOP) 13 (STILL) 14 (SLOW) 15 DATE/TIME 16 X2 17 ZOOM 18 DISPLAY 21 ZERO MEMORY 5. PHOTO SEARCH 6. DIRECTION( , ) 1 PHOTO 2 START/STOP 3 SELF TIMER 4 ZERO MEMORY 5 PHOTO SEARCH 6 A.DUB 7 (FF) 8 (REW) 9 (PLAY) ENGLISH 18. A.DUB 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLAY) 10. PHOTO 2. START/STOP 3. SELF TIMER 4. DATE/TIME 14. (SLOW) 13. (STILL) 12. (STOP) 11. ZOOM 16. Getting to Know Your Device Remote Control 1.
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... to page 55) 11. Zoom Position (refer to page 44) 3. WL.REMOTE (refer to page 57) 5. Message Line 19. PHOTO mode 25. PB ZOOM... 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 9 13 10 W T ZOOM 12 EXPOSURE 11 SHUTTER OSD in REC / PLAY Modes) 1. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (refer to page 40) 16. Manual Focus (refer to page 64) 13. NIGHT CAPTURE (refer to page 45) 9.... Remaining Tape (Measured in Minutes) 21. Tape Counter 22. Record Speed Mode (refer to page 56) 27. DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) (refer to page 59) 24. PB DSE (refer to page 152) 31. DV (DV data transfer...
... to page 55) 11. Zoom Position (refer to page 44) 3. WL.REMOTE (refer to page 57) 5. Message Line 19. PHOTO mode 25. PB ZOOM... 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 9 13 10 W T ZOOM 12 EXPOSURE 11 SHUTTER OSD in REC / PLAY Modes) 1. DSE (Digital Special Effects) Mode (refer to page 40) 16. Manual Focus (refer to page 64) 13. NIGHT CAPTURE (refer to page 45) 9.... Remaining Tape (Measured in Minutes) 21. Tape Counter 22. Record Speed Mode (refer to page 56) 27. DIS (Digital Image Stabiliser) (refer to page 59) 24. PB DSE (refer to page 152) 31. DV (DV data transfer...
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...10 seconds. 1. The Camcorder : Preparation How to Use the Remote Control Battery Installation for recording to start the timer. After 10 seconds, recording or photography begins. Press the START/STOP button again when you want to stop recording. Self Timer Recording Using the Remote Control in the viewfinder... the + and - ENGLISH SELF TIMER 25 Press the START/STOP button for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when: You purchase the camcorder The remote control does not work ✤ Ensure that you use the Self Timer function on ...
...10 seconds. 1. The Camcorder : Preparation How to Use the Remote Control Battery Installation for recording to start the timer. After 10 seconds, recording or photography begins. Press the START/STOP button again when you want to stop recording. Self Timer Recording Using the Remote Control in the viewfinder... the + and - ENGLISH SELF TIMER 25 Press the START/STOP button for the Remote Control ✤ You need to insert or replace the Lithium battery when: You purchase the camcorder The remote control does not work ✤ Ensure that you use the Self Timer function on ...
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...Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to AV out on / off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still... 61 76 80 148 78 33 39 43 MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS... the Remote Control Play various sound 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 ...
...Camcorder : Preparation Using the MENU ✤ Use the MENU button to AV out on / off Selects Digital Special Effects Selects recording speed Selects the audio quality for recordings Removes Wind Noise Searches Still... 61 76 80 148 78 33 39 43 MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER 36 SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS... the Remote Control Play various sound 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 ...
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The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ Available menu items according to the current mode are shown below. MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC AUDIO MODE WIND CUT PHOTO SEARCH PLAY PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) AUDIO SELECT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available Modes REC Mode PLAY Mode (only without a tape) ENGLISH 37
The Camcorder : Preparation ✤ Available menu items according to the current mode are shown below. MENU INITIAL CAMERA A/V VIEWER SUB MENU CLOCK SET WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND LANGUAGE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AE WHT.BALANCE D.ZOOM DIS DSE SELECT REC MODE REC AUDIO MODE WIND CUT PHOTO SEARCH PLAY PB DSE AV IN/OUT (VP-D6050i/D6040i only) AUDIO SELECT LCD ADJUST DATE/TIME TV DISPLAY Available Modes REC Mode PLAY Mode (only without a tape) ENGLISH 37
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... to select "INITIAL". OFF. 4. Press the MENU button. Reference ✤ A separate Remote Control Setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in the menu and try to use in both REC and PLAY modes. ... the LCD monitor and then disappear. 40 ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in Camcorder modes. 1. WL.REMOTE toggles between ON - Press the DOWN button to select "WL.REMOTE", then press the OK button. The top menu including...
... to select "INITIAL". OFF. 4. Press the MENU button. Reference ✤ A separate Remote Control Setting function is provided for the Digital Camera (refer to page 93). ✤ If you set the WL.REMOTE to OFF in the menu and try to use in both REC and PLAY modes. ... the LCD monitor and then disappear. 40 ENGLISH The Camcorder : Functions Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ The WL.REMOTE menu works in Camcorder modes. 1. WL.REMOTE toggles between ON - Press the DOWN button to select "WL.REMOTE", then press the OK button. The top menu including...
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...highlighted. - DATE/TIME I DIS( ) - Turn the Navigation Wheel to select "DATE/TIME". 2. I WL.REMOTE( ) - turns the Digital Image Stabiliser function on WL.REMOTE( ) toggles the Wireless Remote acceptance between ON and OFF. 68 To change the format, press the Navigation Wheel while the "DATE/TIME" is... MENU button (refer to page 56). 1. Turn the Navigation Wheel to select "WL.REMOTE( )". 2. Each press of the Navigation Wheel on and off. - Anti-Shake function; ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu ✤ The Quick Menu is...
...highlighted. - DATE/TIME I DIS( ) - Turn the Navigation Wheel to select "DATE/TIME". 2. I WL.REMOTE( ) - turns the Digital Image Stabiliser function on WL.REMOTE( ) toggles the Wireless Remote acceptance between ON and OFF. 68 To change the format, press the Navigation Wheel while the "DATE/TIME" is... MENU button (refer to page 56). 1. Turn the Navigation Wheel to select "WL.REMOTE( )". 2. Each press of the Navigation Wheel on and off. - Anti-Shake function; ENGLISH The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu ✤ The Quick Menu is...
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... to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder. ✤ If you do not want to take a higher resolution still image, switch to (CAMERA) mode (refer to page 99). ✤ You can take photos using the PHOTO button on the remote control. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Taking Photos ✤ You may take a photo...
... to take a snapshot of a subject while you are using the Camcorder. ✤ If you do not want to take a higher resolution still image, switch to (CAMERA) mode (refer to page 99). ✤ You can take photos using the PHOTO button on the remote control. The Camcorder : Advanced Recording Taking Photos ✤ You may take a photo...
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.... To resume the playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Various Functions in PLAY modes ✤ The (PLAY/STILL), (STOP), (FF) , (REW) buttons are located both on the Camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), (SLOW) buttons are located only on the remote control during playback. To resume the playback...
.... To resume the playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. ENGLISH The Camcorder : Playback Various Functions in PLAY modes ✤ The (PLAY/STILL), (STOP), (FF) , (REW) buttons are located both on the Camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F.ADV (Frame advance), (SLOW) buttons are located only on the remote control during playback. To resume the playback...
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... by Frame Playback Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control during Forward X2 Playback. The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) ✤ You can playback your recording at 2x normal speed using a tape recorded in Still mode. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. The F.ADV function works only in...
... by Frame Playback Press the F.ADV button on the Remote Control during Forward X2 Playback. The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse) ✤ You can playback your recording at 2x normal speed using a tape recorded in Still mode. To resume normal playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button. The F.ADV function works only in...
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... recordings. Refer to start dubbing. 6. Dubbing the Sound 1. Press the A.DUB button on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is not available when using (REW), (FF) or (PLAY/STILL) buttons. 3. Reference ✤ Audio Dubbing is ready for dubbing. 5. Turn your recordings using the 12-bit settings...set the AV Input/Output function to AV IN (VP-D6050i/D6040i only. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to page 148). 77 The "A.DUB" message appears on the remote control. The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ✤ Audio Dubbing works only...
... recordings. Refer to start dubbing. 6. Dubbing the Sound 1. Press the A.DUB button on the LCD monitor and the camcorder is not available when using (REW), (FF) or (PLAY/STILL) buttons. 3. Reference ✤ Audio Dubbing is ready for dubbing. 5. Turn your recordings using the 12-bit settings...set the AV Input/Output function to AV IN (VP-D6050i/D6040i only. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button to page 148). 77 The "A.DUB" message appears on the remote control. The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording ✤ Audio Dubbing works only...
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The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ On a .... - At the end of the section marked with the playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. - When the tape is a break between recordings on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you have finished recording, Set the Power Switch to Zero Memory with the M (Zero Memory Indicator...
The Camcorder : Playback ENGLISH Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position) ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both REC and PLAY modes. ✤ On a .... - At the end of the section marked with the playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. - When the tape is a break between recordings on the remote control during playback or before recording at the point you have finished recording, Set the Power Switch to Zero Memory with the M (Zero Memory Indicator...
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... TIMER button (refer to page 105). 1. Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. The Camera : Functions ENGLISH Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ You can enable or disable the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder use in each mode: (MOVIE) for recording: START/STOP, DISPLAY, W / T (before recording), SELF TIMER (PLAY) for...
... TIMER button (refer to page 105). 1. Press the OK button to exit the menu screen. The Camera : Functions ENGLISH Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE) ✤ You can enable or disable the Wireless Remote Control for Camcorder use in each mode: (MOVIE) for recording: START/STOP, DISPLAY, W / T (before recording), SELF TIMER (PLAY) for...
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The Camera : Functions Using the Menu MENU SETUP SUB MENU 1 FILE LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Q.VIEW SUB MENU 2 RESET SERIES ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NO YES DARK NORMAL BRIGHT COMPUTER PRINTER ... memory card Adjust the LCD brightness USB data destination (PC/PRINTER) Set the Date and Time Set the imprint option (Date/Time) Set the Wireless Remote acceptance Set the beep sound for key press Set the shutter sound Adjust the Quick Review duration Default starting image Set a custom starting image Page...
The Camera : Functions Using the Menu MENU SETUP SUB MENU 1 FILE LANGUAGE FORMAT LCD USB DATE&TIME IMPRINT WL.REMOTE BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND Q.VIEW SUB MENU 2 RESET SERIES ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NO YES DARK NORMAL BRIGHT COMPUTER PRINTER ... memory card Adjust the LCD brightness USB data destination (PC/PRINTER) Set the Date and Time Set the imprint option (Date/Time) Set the Wireless Remote acceptance Set the beep sound for key press Set the shutter sound Adjust the Quick Review duration Default starting image Set a custom starting image Page...