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Video Camcorder
8mm
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63
VP-W60/W60B
VP-W61/W61D/W63
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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Table of Contents (continued)
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 only).................................................................................................33
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)..............................................................................................................34
BLC....................... ........................................................................................................................................35
Program AE (Automatic Exposure)...............................................................................................................36
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode..........................................................................................38
Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME................................................................ ........................................40
Selecting and Recording a Title....................................................................................................................42
Fade In and Out............................................................................................................................................44
PIP.................................................................................................................................................................45
Snap Shot............... ......................................................................................................................................46
White Balance...............................................................................................................................................47
Demonstration...............................................................................................................................................48
Lighting Techniques.. ....................................................................................................................................49
Playing back the Tape
To watch on a TV monitor.............................................................................................................................50
Various Functions in PLAYER mode.............................................................................................................52
DSE in PLAYER mode..................................................................................................................................53
Maintenance
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder................................................................................................ 53
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Cleaning the Viewfinder ...................................................................................................................... 53
Cleaning the Video Heads....................................................................................................................54
Storing the Camcorder .........................................................................................................................54
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Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting Check
55
Self Diagnosis Display .................................................................................................................................56
Checking .......................................................................................................................................................57
Moisture Condensation .................................................................................................................................59
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Specifications
60
61
63
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Index
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Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)
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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 toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD.
(*CCD: Charge Coupled Device)
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder
1) Do not place the camcorder such that
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3
1
the viewfinder 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 moisture condensation
1) Asudden change in air temperature may cause moisture
to form inside the camcorder.
for example:
■
When you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to
warm temperatures inside during the winter.
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When you take the camcorder from cool temperatures inside to
hot temperatures outside during the summer.
2) If the “DEW” protection feature activates, leave the camcorder in
a dry and warm room with the cassette compartment open and
the battery removed.
3) If the “DEW” protection feature activates unexpectedly, and you
want to override it, disconnect and reconnect both the battery pack
and the lithium battery.
Make sure that any moisture or condensation has disappeared
completely before you use the camera. (see page 59)
DEW
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the battery pack
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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 the battery pack is locked in place before carrying.
Dropping the battery pack might damage it.
When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to
be dealt with as chemical waste.
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Precautions regarding the Lithium battery
Warning: Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swal-
lowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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The lithium battery maintains the clock function, TITLE, CUSTOM function and preset contents
memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.
The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months under normal operation from time of
installation.
When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds
when you set the power switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025.
(see page 17)
*When the lithium battery
becomes weak or dead please
contact your local dealer. The
batteries have to be desposed
of as chemical waste.
WARNING:
LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
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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.
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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, if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
If this happens, clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.
■
Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner. It may damage the video heads. (see page 54)
Auto-off function in STANDBY mode
■
To protect against tape and head-drum wear, your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in
STANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback.
Snap Shot (VP-W63 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-W63 only)
The PIP function shows where the center of the image is while zoomed in on a subject.
(see page 45)
BLC
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background,
the BLC function should be switched on. (see page 35)
DSE (Digital Special Effects)
The DSE allows a creative look to your films by adding various special effects. (see page 38)
Program AE (Auto Exposure)
The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted to the type of subject being filmed.
(see page 36)
DIS (VP-W63 only)
The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake, particularly at high magnification.
(see page 33)
22x High ratio zoom lens
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture.
For more professional recordings, use the zoom function. (see page 28)
Digital Zoom
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 29)
Macro
The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range.
You have to adjust the zoom fully wide for macro shooting. (see page 28)
EASY
This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording. (see page 31)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Front View
4. EDIT
(FF)
3. PLAY/STILL
5. DATE/TIME (STOP)
7. EVF
2. EDIT
(REW)
6. TAPE EJECT
1. LENS
9. Remote Sensor
8. MIC
11. CUSTOM
10. EASY
1. Lens (see page 60)
6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22)
Used to eject the tape.
2. EDIT
(REW)
EDIT
works in STANDBY mode.
7. EVF (Electronic Viewfinder)
(see page 24)
REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52)
8. MIC
MIC works in CAMERA mode.
3. PLAY/STILL (see page 51)
PLAY/STILL works in PLAYER mode.
9. Remote sensor
(VP-W61/W63 only, see page 15)
4. EDIT
(FF)
EDIT
works in STANDBY mode.
10. EASY
(see page 24)
EASY works in CAMERA mode.
FF works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52)
11. CUSTOM
5. DATE/TIME (STOP)
CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode.
DATE/TIME works in CAMERA mode.
(see page 40)
STOP works in PLAYER mode. (see page 51)
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Side View
12. BATTERY EJECT
13. MENU ON/OFF
16. P.AE
18. BLC
19. FADE
17. DSE
14. ENTER (MF)
15. UP/DOWN Dial
20. DC Jack
21. Recharging Indicator
22. S-VIDEO out
23. Lithium Battery
12. BATTERY EJECT
17. DSE (see page 38)
DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode.
13. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30)
MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and
PLAYER mode.
18. BLC (see page 35)
BLC works in CAMERA mode.
14. ENTER (MF) (see page 30)
ENTER works in MENU mode.
MF works in CAMERA mode.
19. FADE (see page 44)
FADE works in CAMERA mode.
20. DC Jack
15. UP/DOWN dial (see page 30)
UP/DOWN dial works in MENU mode.
21. Recharging Indicator
22. S-VIDEO out (VP-W61/W63 only)
23. Lithium Battery (see page 17)
16. PROGRAM AE (see page 36)
PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) works in
CAMERA mode.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Rear View
24. ZOOM
33. D.ZOOM (SNAP SHOT)
26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap
25. Cassette
Compartment
27. AUDIO/VIDEO out
31. START/STOP
32. Battery pack compartment
29. Hand Strap
28. LENS cap
30. POWER Switch
24. ZOOM (see page 28)
31. START/STOP (see page 23)
START/STOP works in CAMERA mode.
25. Cassette Compartment
26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap (see page 17)
27. AUDIO/VIDEO out (see page 50)
28. LENS cap
32. Battery pack compartment (see page 19)
33. D.ZOOM (SNAP SHOT)
D.ZOOM works in CAMERA mode.
(VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D only, see page 30)
SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode.
(VP-W63 only, see page 46)
29. Hand Strap (see page 16)
30. POWER Switch (see page 18)
- CAMERA : Select to record.
- OFF : Select to turn off the camcorder.
- PLAYER : Select to playback.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
OSD (On Screen Display)
■
You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.
■■ The TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY and CUSTOM functions can be operated even after the OSD is
turned off.
■■ The OSD is displayed in the viewfinder and the monitor.
a. Zoom position (see page 29)
Indicates zoom position.
OSD in CAMERA mode
b. DIS (VP-W63 only)
(see page 33)
b a s
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q w
Indicates DIS is activating.
o
W
T
x
500
HI8
REC
0:00:00
n
XX
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d
c. Battery level (see page 21)
p
m
l
k
M.FOCUS
BLC
DEW
EASY
SEPIA
TAPE
e
Indicates the power left in the battery.
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v
PICNIC
(
)
INDOOR
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j
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WAIT-10S
SELF-30S
13:00
29. JAN. 2001
d. Manual Focus (see page 34)
Indicates manual focus is on.
Auto Focus is not displayed.
e. BLC (see page 35)
Indicates BLC is activating.
OSD in PLAYER mode
f. Program AE (see page 36)
Indicates Program AE mode is
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activating. (
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,
,
)
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n
u
t
HI8
PLAY
0:00:00
g. Self record waiting timer.
c
(VP-W61/W63 only) (see page 15)
Indicates 10 seconds timer.
DEW
TAPE
Z.RTN
SEPIA
l
h. Self record recording timer.
(VP-W61/W63 only) (see page 15)
(30 seconds or END).
i. Date (see page 40)
Displays the date of the recording.
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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 56)
(TAPE, TAPE END) 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., MIRROR, ART,
MOSAIC, WIDE (16:9) and CINEMA.
n. Tape counter
Shows amount of the tape used.
o. Operation mode
Indicates depending on which operating mode is active.
The operation modes are STBY, REC, STOP, PLAY, FF, REW, EJECT.
p. EASY & CUSTOM
Shows when the EASY or CUSTOM mode is active.
q. DEW condensation (see page 59)
Visable if moisture or condesation is detected within the camera.
r. Digital zoom (see page 29)
Shows the digital zoom is active.
s. Snap Shot (VP-W63 only) (see page 46)
Shows the remaining available time for Snap Shot recording.
t. PB DSE
Shows that the PB DSE mode is active.
u. Zero return (VP-W61/W63 only) (see page 52)
Shows that the zero return function is active.
v. White Balance mode (see page 47)
Shows which White Balance mode is active.
The White Balance modes are AUTO, INDOOR and OUTDOOR.
w. Hi8 (VP-W61/W61D/W63 only)
Indicates the use of the Hi8 tape in CAMERA or PLAYER modes.
In case of not being tape, display Hi8 on the screen in CAMERA or PLAYER modes.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Accessories Supplied with Camcorder
Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
Basic Accessory
1. AC Power Adapter
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 50)
5. Shoulder strap. (see page 17)
6. Instruction Book.
4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Shoulder Strap
6. Instruction Book
7. Remote Control. (see page 15)
(VP-W61/W63 only)
Video Camcorder
8mm
8. Lithium Battery for Remote Control.
(VP-W61/W63 only, see page 15)
Lithium Battery for Clock.
7. Remote Control
8. Lithium Batteries
(TYPE: CR2025, see page 17)
Optional Accessory
10. Cassette
11. Carrying Case
9. Scart adapter
9. Scart adapter. (see page 50)
10. Cassette. (see page 22)
11. Carrying Case.
12. S-VIDEO cable (see page 51)
(VP-W61/W61D/W63 only)
12. S-VIDEO Cable
Note: Optional accessories may be included
with the camcorder, depending on the country
in which it is purchased.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Remote Control (VP-W61/W63 only)
Description of Parts
3
1. Start/Stop (see page 23)
2. Self Timer
3. Still (see page 52)
4. WIDE (see page 28)
5. TELE (see page 28)
6. Display (see page 12)
6
11
START/
COUNTER
RESET
WIDE
STOP DISPLAY
4
1
2
8
9
7
SELF
TIMER
ZERO
RETURN
STILL
5
TELE
12
7.
8.
9.
10.
(Play) (see page 51)
(FF) (see page 52)
(REW) (see page 52)
(Stop) (see page 51)
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11. Counter Reset (see page 52)
12. Zero Return (see page 52)
Battery Installation to the Remote Control
■
You must insert or replace this battery when:
-
-
You purchase the camcorder.
The remote control doesn’t work.
■
■
Insert Lithium Battery, following the + and - markings.
Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery.
Self Recording with the Remote Control
■
The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you to start and
stop recording automatically.
Example: recording yourself
Two options are available
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- WAIT-10S/SELF-30S: wait 10 seconds, followed by 30 seconds of recording.
- WAIT-10S/SELF-END: wait 10 seconds, followed by recording until you press
the START/STOP button again.
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Preparing
1. Set power switch to CAMERA.
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2
3
CAMERA
2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate
indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder:
START/
STOP DISPLAY
COUNTER
RESET
WIDE
SELF
TIMER
ZERO
RETURN
STILL
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.
:If you have selected SELF-30S, recording stops
automatically after 30 seconds.
START/
STOP DISPLAY
COUNTER
RESET
WIDE
SELF
TIMER
ZERO
RETURN
STILL
TELE
:If you have selected SELF-END, press the
START/STOP again when you wish to stop
recording.
Note: When using the timer, pressing the START/STOP button again, cancels the function.
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap
Hand Strap
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■
It is very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held securely.
The hand strap enables you to:
- Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position.
- Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having to change the position of your hand.
1. Pull open the Hand Strap cover and release
the Hand Strap, adjust its length and stick it
back onto the Hand Strap cover.
2. Close the Hand Strap cover when finished.
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Preparing
Shoulder Strap
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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
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■
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The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the
battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.
The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8~10 months from the time of installation under
normal operation.
When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indicator flashes about 5 seconds
when you set the power switch to CAMERA.
In this case, replace the lithium battery with type CR2025 Lithium button cell.
1. Remove the Lithium battery holder from the base
of the camera.
2. Insert the side of the lithium battery toward
the bottom of the holder.
3. Reinsert the lithium battery holder into the slot
on the base of the camera.
Note: The battery holder will only fit one way to
avoid possible incorrect insertion.
Warning: Keep LITHIUM BATTERIES out of the reach of the children. Should any battery be
swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Preparing
Connecting a Power Source
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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
1
2
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 of the DC cable to DC jack of
the camcorder.
4. To set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
a. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push
the switch to CAMERA mode.
4-a
CAMERA
b. Make sure that the Lens Cap is opened.
c. Make sure that the image appears in the Viewfinder.
Note: If the adapter is used next to the TV or the camcorder, it may cause the TV or
camcorder to emit noise. Move the adapter away from the TV, camcorder or
the antenna cable.
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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
4
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord and
plug the AC cord into a wall socket.
3. Connect the DC cable to the camcorder.
3
4. Turn the power off on the camcorder, and the
recharging indicator will start flashing, indicating
the battery is charging.
OFF
-
Flashing once a second : the battery is less
than 50% charged.
-
Flashing twice a second : the battery is between
50% ~ 75% charged.
-
-
-
Flashing three times a second : the battery is between 75% ~ 100% charged.
Constantly stays on : Charging is complet.
On for a second and off for a second : there is an error and the charger needs to be reset.
5. If recharging is completed, separate the camcorder,AC power adapter, and battery pack.
-
Even if the power is turned off, the battery will still discharged over time if left connected to
the camera.
Note: Battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.
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Preparing
Using the Battery Pack
Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type
Model
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D
VP-W63
Battery Type
Approximately
150 minutes
Approximately
125 minutes
SB-L110A
Approximately
220 minutes
Approximately
180 minutes
SB-L160
SB-L320
Approximately
430 minutes
Approximately
370 minutes
Approximately
640 minutes
Approximately
560 minutes
SB-L480
✤
The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate. Actual recording time may differ
dependent on camera settings and usage.
Notes:
✤
✤
✤
✤
The battery pack should be recharged in a room temperature that is between 0°C and 40°C.
It should never be charged in a room temperature that is below 0°C.
The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if it is used in temperatures below 0°C,
even when it is fully recharged.
The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if the battery pack is left in temperatures
above 40°C for a long period, even when it is fully recharged.
Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (fire or flames, for example), or left in direct sunlight.
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Preparing
Battery Level display
✤
The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack.
1. Fully charged
1
2
3
2. 10~45% consumed
3. 45~70% consumed
4. 70~90% consumed
(prepare a charged one)
5. 90~95% consumed
(change the battery)
4
5
6. 100% consumed
(camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as
soon as possible)
6
✤
✤
Please refer to the table on page 20 for approximate
continuous recording times.
The recording time is affected by environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time
becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording time in the operating
instructions is measured using a fully charged battery pack in 77°F(25°C). As environmental
temperatures and conditions may be different when you actually use the camcorder, the
remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times
given in these instructions.
Tips for Battery Identification.
Acharge mark is provided on the battery pack to help you remember
whether it has been charged or not.
Two colours are provided (red and black)-you may choose which one
indicates charged and which indicates discharged.
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Preparing
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
✤
There are several cassette types, depending on:
-
-
-
Colour system used
Recording/Playback time
Hi8/8mm (VP-W61/W61D/W63 is Hi8)
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected.
✤
1. Press the EJECT button for Ejecting the Cassette
Holder.
2
1
TAPE EJECT
-
-
The compartment opens automatically.
Insert the cassette with the transparent window fac-
ing outward and the protection tab toward the top.
PUSH
2. Press the are labelled 'PUSH' until the compartment
clicks into place.
Note: When you have recorded a cassette that you wish to keep,
a.
you can protect it from being accidentally erased.
a. Protecting a recording:
Slide the red tab on the cassette so that it covers the hole.
b. Unprotecting a recording:
If you no longer wish to keep the recording on the cassette,
slide the red tab back so that it no longer covers up the
hole.
b.
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Basic Shooting
Making the First Recording
Please check the following before recording.
✤
Have you connected a power source?
(Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter)
BATTERY
CAMERA
✤
Have you set the power switch to the CAMERA position?
✤
✤
Have you inserted a cassette? (see page 22)
Make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD (if the red tab of the cassette is covering the hole,
STANDBY will not be displayed)
✤
✤
✤
✤
Have you removed the LENS CAP?
Make sure that the image you want to record is visable in the Viewfinder.
Make sure that there is enough remaining power for the expected recording time. (see page 21)
We recommend that beginners, who are using the camcorder for the first time,
switch the EASY mode on.
a. To start recording, press the red START/STOP button.
Recording starts and REC is displayed in the Viewfinder.
REC
X:XX:XX
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Basic Shooting
b. To stop recording, press the red
START/STOP button again.
STBY
Y:YY:YY
When recording stops, STANDBY
will be displayed on the Viewfinder.
When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in STANDBY mode for over 5 minutes without being
used, it will turn off automatically. To use it again, push the red START/STOP button or set power switch
to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power Off feature is designed to save battery power and to
protect the Tape Head and tapes.
Edit Search
✤
You can view a recorded picture with EDIT
in STANDBY mode. EDIT allows you to reverse and
EDIT allows you to forward, for as long as you keep
,
function
EDIT
,
the button pressed.
✤
If you press EDIT
your camcorder will playback in reverse for 3 seconds and
return to the original position automatically.
button briefly in STANDBY mode,
EDIT
Press briefly)
(
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Basic Shooting
Tips for Stable Image Shooting
✤✤ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder
correctly.
✤✤ To avoid the risk of the lens cap appearing in your shot, always
clip it onto the hand strap. (refer to figure)
Recording with the Viewfinder
1. Hold the camcorder firmly with the hand strap. (see page 16)
2. Place your right elbow against your side.
3. Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone.
4. Choose a comfortable, stable position for the shots.
You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability.
Do not forget to breathe gently.
5. Put your eye firmly against the eyepiece.
6. Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal
plane.
7. Whenever possible, use a tripod.
Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER
Focus:
Slide the focus adjustment knob on the bottom of the
VIEWFINDER to focus the image.
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Reviewing a recording
✤
You can review your recording on the Viewfinder.
1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and select
PLAYER mode.
1
2
PLAYER
2. Insert the tape you wish to view.
PUSH
3. Make sure that STOP is displayed in the OSD.
3
4
5
STOP
STOP
STOP
4. Press the
(REW) button to rewind the tape
REW
to the beginning.
✤
✤
To stop REWIND, press the
Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding.
(STOP) button.
PLAY/
STILL
5. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button to start playback.
You can see the video you shot in the Viewfinder.
To stop the PLAY operation, press the (STOP) button.
✤
✤
Note: You can also watch it on a TV screen, once connecting
the camcorder to a TV or VCR. (see page 50)
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Viewing a Still Picture
PLAY/STILL
✤
Press
(PLAY/STILL) button during playback.
✤
To resume playback, press the
(PLAY/STILL) button again.
Picture Search
REW
FF
✤
Press and hold
during playback.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
(FF) or
(REW) button
✤
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Zooming In and Out
✤
✤
Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.
Zooming is a technique that allows you to increase or decrease the size of the subject in the picture.
For a more professional looking recording, don't use the zoom function too often.
You can also choose from two zoom speeds to suit different needs:
✤
✤
✤
✤
Gradual zoom (9~12 seconds from WIDE/TELE to WIDE/TELE)
High-Speed zoom (3~6 seconds from TELE/WIDE to WIDE/TELE)
Use these features for different shots; Please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to
a reduction of battery pack usage time.
1. Move the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom,
move it further for a high-speed zoom.
T
W
Your zooming is monitored on the OSD.
2. T (Telephoto) side:
Subject appears closer.
3. W (Wide angle) side:
Subject appears further away.
Note: MACRO
If you cannot get a sharp focus in telephoto zoom, move the lever to the “W” side until
the focus is sharp.
You can shoot a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position.
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Digital Zoom
✤
✤
✤
✤
Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only.
Zooming more than 22x is achieved using digital technology.
The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side.
It is recommended that you use the DIS (VP-W63) feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for
picture stability. (see page 33)
W
W
x
T
T
(MENU)
500
DIS ......................ON
D.ZOOM ..............ON
WHT.BAL..............AUTO
DISPLAY ..............ON
DATE/TIME ..........DATE
TITLE....................OFF
✤
✤
EXIT: MENU
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is switched on. (see page 30)
W
x
T
500
3. When you move the ZOOM lever to “T” side, the picture will
3
T
increase in size upto a maximum of 500 times.
W
T
x
500
shows the digital zoom area
shows the optical zoom area
4. If you do not want to use the DIGITAL ZOOM, set the DIGITAL ZOOM function to OFF
in the MENU list. (see page 30)
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Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (VP-W63)
✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 29.
1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.
SET
SET
SET
✤ The MENU list will appear.
TITLE....................OFF
DIS ......................OFF
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
(MENU)
PIP ......................OFF
D.ZOOM..............OFF
WHT.BAL ............AUTO
DISPLAY ............ON
C.RESET ............0:00:00
DEMO..................OFF
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to D. ZOOM.
EXIT: MENU
4. Press ENTER.
(MENU)
PIP ......................OFF
D.ZOOM..............ON
WHT.BAL ............AUTO
DISPLAY ............ON
C.RESET ............0:00:00
DEMO..................OFF
✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will change.
5. Press the MENU ON/OFF button to end setting.
EXIT: MENU
In case of VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the D. ZOOM ON/OFF button.
✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM will be displayed on the screen,
and the DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate.
3. To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function, press the D.ZOOM
button again.
W
x
T
500
D.ZOOM
✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen.
Note: The D. ZOOM ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode.
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EASY Mode (for Beginners)
✤
Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode.
The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode.
✤
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera
will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the
following basic mode.
STBY
X:XX:XX
EASY
✤ Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time,
DIS (
) will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run.
31. JAN. 2001
✤ The word “EASY” will appear in the Viewfinder
at the same time.
However, the Date/Time will only be seen if it has been
previously set.
(DIS (
) will be displayed on VP-W63 only)
3. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
✤ Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings.
4. Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off.
✤ The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to
the EASY mode being switched on.
Notes:
✤ In the EASY mode, the MENU, MF, DSE, P.AE, BLC and FADE functions are not available.
✤ If you want to use these functions, you must first switch the EASY mode off.
✤ The EASY settings will be stored in the camera (providing a good lithium battery
has been installed).
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CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings
✤
You can customize the settings and save them for future use.
The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode.
✤
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list.
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CUSTOM..........SET is highlighted.
TITLE....................OFF
EXIT: MENU
4. Press the ENTER button, the CUSTOM menu will appear.
✤ Set the status of each item to what you want.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
5. To exit the menu, press the MENU ON/OFF button twice.
TITLE....................OFF
EXIT: MENU
6. By pressing the CUSTOM button, the CUSTOM settings
will come up.
✤ Date/Time and Title will only appear if these have been
✤✤CUSTOM
D.ZOOM ............ON
WHT.BAL ..........AUTO
DISPLAY............OFF
D/TIME ..............DATE
TITLE ................AUTO-10S
✤
set in advance.
✤ The word “CUSTOM” will be displayed on the Viewfinder at
the same time.
Example: When the CUSTOM.........SET is set as follows;
EXIT: MENU
✤✤CUSTOM
✤
STBY
0:00:00
D.ZOOM ............OFF
WHT.BAL ..........OUTDOOR
DISPLAY............ON
D/TIME ..............DATE
TITLE ................OFF
EXIT: MENU
CUSTOM
Pressing the CUSTOM button,
displays
OUTDOOR
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7. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
✤ Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings.
8. To switch Custom off, press the CUSTOM button once.
✤ The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on.
Notes:
✤ In CUSTOM mode, the MENU, MF, DSE and P.AE functions are not available.
✤ If you want to use these, you must first switch the EASY or CUSTOM mode off.
✤ The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera (providing a good lithium battery
has been installed).
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 only)
✤
✤
The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only.
DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking
or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
It provides more stable pictures when:
✤
✤ Recording with the Zoom.
✤ Recording a small object close-up
✤ Recording and walking at the same time
✤ Recording through the window of a vehicle
✤
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
SET
SET
✤ The MENU list will appear.
.
.
DIS ......................OFF
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until DIS is highlighted.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
SET
SET
.
.
DIS ......................OFF
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
4. Press ENTER.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
✤ The DIS setting will change.
SET
SET
.
.
5. Press MENU ON/OFF button to end the setting.
DIS ......................ON
PIP........................OFF
✤ When the DIS is set, the DIS mark (
) will displayed
on the OSD.
EXIT: MENU
Notes: 1. It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod.
2. The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode.
3. The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.
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MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)
✤
✤
The MF/AF function works in CAMERA mode only.
In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on
the creative side of your shooting.
✤
Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate.
Auto Focusing
✤
✤
The AF (Auto Focus) mode is set automatically when you switch on the Power switch.
If you are inexperienced with camcorders, we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode.
Manual Focusing
In the following situations, you should obtain better
results by adjusting the focus manually.
✤
a. A picture containing several objects, some close to
the camcorder, others further away.
b. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
c. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
d. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like
an athlete or crowd.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the MF button.
2
3
3. Zoom in on the subject to be shot by pushing the ZOOM tab to
the “T” side.
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4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused.
5. If the picture won't focus, zoom out until it becomes clear.
6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press the MF button again.
Note: The MF function will not operate in EASY, CUSTOM or
MENU mode.
BLC
BLC works in CAMERA mode.
Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background, such as when:
-
-
The subject is placed in front of a window.
The person to be shot is wearing white or shiny
clothes and is placed against a bright background;
the person’s face is too dark to distinguish their
features.
* BLC on
* BLC off
-
The subject is outdoors and the background
is overcast.
-
-
The light source is too bright.
The subject is against a snowy background.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode and press
the BLC button.
✤
Normal - BLC - Normal (BLC enhances only the subject).
Note: BLC function will not operate in P.AE or EASY mode.
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PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)
✤
✤
The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only.
The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording
conditions.
✤
There are 6 automatic exposure modes.
1. AUTO mode
✤
✤
✤
Auto balance between the subject and the background.
Used in normal conditions.
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.
2. SPORTS mode (
)
✤
For shooting people or objects moving quickly; you should able to play back the picture in slow
motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur.
3. PORTRAIT mode (
)
✤
For focusing on the subject and not the background.
The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.
✤
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture.
4. SPOTLIGHT mode (
)
✤
✤
To shoot correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.
The shutter speed is 1/50 second.
5. SAND/SNOW mode (
)
✤
For shooting when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light
from sand or snow.
✤
The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/50 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.
6. HSS (High Speed Shutter) mode (
)
✤
✤
For shooting fast-moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games.
You may need to light the shooting area.
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Setting the PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) mode
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
STBY
0:00:00
2. Press the P.AE button, the (
) symbol will be displayed.
CUSTOM
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3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed.
(
✤
✤
✤
✤
)
✤ No Display : Full Auto mode.
Notes:
✤ The screen status that is changed by the P.AE button will be recorded on the tape.
✤ To end the P.AE function, press the P.AE button once or several times,
until the P.AE Icon is no longer displayed.
✤ The P.AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.
✤ The BLC function will not operate in P.AE mode.
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DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode
✤✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special effects.
✤✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to shoot and the effect that
you wish to give.
✤✤ There are several DSE modes. (VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D: 8 modes, VP-W63: 10 modes)
1. Normal picture: This mode uses a normal image
1
2
4
without DSE effect .
2. GHOST: This mode gives the image a dragging effect.
(VP-W63 only)
3
3. STROBE: This mode works by inserting cutting effect on the
image. As a reference, there are 50 fields in the normal picture.
(VP-W63 only)
4. SEPIA: This mode gives the image a reddish brown pigment.
5
6
8
5. B/W(Black & White): This mode makes the image black
and white.
6. NEG.(Negative): This mode reverses the colour of the image
creating a negative picture affect.
7
7. MIRROR: This mode cuts the image in half,
using a mirror effect.
8. ART: Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image.
9. MOSAIC: This mode gives the image a checkered design.
10
9
10. WIDE(16:9): This mode provides WIDE(16:9) television
display.
11. CINEMA: This mode covers upper/lower portion of the
screen to give a movie-like effect.
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Note: DSE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM modes.
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Selecting and recording DSE effects
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
STBY
X:XX:XX
SEPIA
2. Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed.
3. Keep pressing the DSE button, until the desired mode is
displayed.
4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
5. To exit the DSE functions, press the DSE button once or several
times until no DSE mode is displayed on the Viewfinder.
Notes: ✤ It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode.
✤
✤
DSE functions will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM modes.
DIS, PIP and SNAP SHOT functions will not operate in DSE mode.
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Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME
✤
✤
Setting and recording the date/time feature works in CAMERA mode only.
You can record the date/time on your recording, so you know when it was made.
The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed in the viewfinder.
Setting a DATE/TIME
✤
Setting DATE/TIME is possible in STANDBY of CAMERA mode only.
1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY. (see page 17)
The LITHIUM BATTERY is needed to maintain the clock.
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button,
then the MENU list will appear.
SET
SET
.
.
DIS ......................OFF
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
SET
SET
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CLOCK...........SET
is highlighted.
.
.
DIS ......................OFF
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
✤✤CLOCK SETTING
✤
5. Press ENTER.
✤
✤
The DATE and TIME is displayed.
The area BLINKING indicates which part will be changed.
The year will be the first to blink.
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6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set a desired year.
✤✤CLOCK SETTING
✤
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7. Press ENTER.
✤✤CLOCK SETTING
✤
✤
✤
✤
The month setting will blink.
12:00 AM
29. AUG. 2002
8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month.
✤✤CLOCK SETTING
12:00 AM
29. SEP. 2002
9. Press ENTER.
The day setting will blink.
✤✤CLOCK SETTING
✤
12:00 AM
29. SEP. 2002
10. You set the year, hours and minutes by following the same
procedures used for setting the year and month.
11. Press ENTER after setting the minutes, the clock setting screen will disappear.
The entered date and time will then be displayed.
Recording a DATE/TIME
1. Make sure that you have set the DATE/TIME.
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
3. Press the DATE/TIME button.
✤
✤
To record the date only, press the DATE/TIME button once.
To record the date and time, press the DATE/TIME button
twice.
4. Press the START/STOP button to start recording.
Notes:
✤
If your date and time settings are not maintained in the camcorder,
it means the LITHIUM BATTERY is discharged and should be replaced. (see page 17)
You cannot hide the recorded date or time during playback.
The DATE/TIME function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.
✤
✤
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Selecting and Recording a Title
✤
✤
✤
Selecting and recording a TITLE is possible in the CAMERA mode only.
The TITLE feature allows you to select a preset title stored in the camcorder’s memory.
You can also select the language of the titles.
Selecting a Language and Setting a Title
✤
✤
Selecting a language is possible in both STANDBY in CAMERA modes.
The factory default language is ENGLISH but you can change the language.
1. Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adapter attached.
2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
(MENU)
3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button.
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
The MENU list will be displayed.
TITLE....................OFF
.
.
PIP ..........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
(MENU)
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until TITLE...........SET
is highlighted.
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
TITLE....................OFF
.
.
PIP ..........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
✤✤LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
✤
5. Press ENTER.
✤
Alist of available languages will appear.
SPANISH
RUSSIAN
EXIT: MENU
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6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language.
ENGLISH
✤
You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/
GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN.
FRENCH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
SPANISH
RUSSIAN
7. Press ENTER.
✤
Then, the title list in the launguage you chose will appear.
8. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to highlight the TITLE you desire.
ANNIVERSARY
CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATION
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY NEW YEAR
HAVING FUN
9. Press ENTER.
✤
The selected title will appear on the screen for
2 ~ 3 seconds and will then disappear. At the same
time the camcorder will return to the menu mode.
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
Recording a Title
Note: ✤✤ Make sure that you have selected a TITLE.
TITLE ............CONTINUE
.
.
C.RESET..............0:00:00
DEMO ..................OFF
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Press MENU.
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until TITLE........OFF is highlighted.
4. Press ENTER to choose between OFF, AUTO-10S and CONTINUE.
5. Press the START/STOP button to record the title with your recording.
✤ If you want to change the title recording time, select title recording time.
Select from: (OFF, AUTO-10S, CONTINUE) on MENU.
Notes: ✤✤ The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds
after you turn on the title.
✤
The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode.
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Fade In and Out
✤
✤
The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only.
You can give your films a professional look by using special effects such as fading in and out at the
beginning or end of a sequence.
STBY
0:00:00
To Start Recording
1. Before recording, hold down the FADE button.
The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).
✤
✤
2. Press the START/STOP button and at the same time
release the FADE button.
REC
0:00:15
Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually
appear (fade in).
REC
0:00:15
To Stop Recording (using FADE IN / FADE OUT)
✤
✤
3. When you wish to stop recording, hold down
the FADE button.
The picture and sound gradually disappear (fade out).
STBY
0:00:15
4. When the picture has disappeared, press
the START/STOP button to stop recording.
Press the FADE button
a. FADE OUT
Gradual disappearance
a. FADE OUT
(Approx. 4 seconds)
b. FADE IN
(Approx. 4 seconds)
Gradual appearance
b. FADE IN
Release the FADE button
Note: The FADE function will not operate in EASY mode.
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture; VP-W63 only)
✤
The PIP(Picture-in-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a
small, super imposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being shot. This should
help you to get a more clear idea of what you are shooting.
-
The PIP function works in CAMERA mode only.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Turn on the DIGITAL ZOOM facility. (see page 29)
CAMERA
3. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, the MENU List
will be displayed.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
4. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until PIP..........OFF is
highlighted.
TITLE....................OFF
.
.
PIP........................OFF
EXIT: MENU
5. Press ENTER, the PIP ON and a small screen
should appear.
ENTER
6. Check which part you are shooting on the PIP screen,
and move the Zoom button to the “T” position to
activate the DIGITAL ZOOM.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
TITLE....................OFF
.
.
PIP ........................ON
7. Setting PIP......ON to OFF in the MENU will make the
small screen disappear and switch the PIP mode off.
EXIT: MENU
Notes: ✤ The PIP screen will be recorded if it is activated while recording.
✤
✤
The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode.
PIP function will not operate in DSE mode.
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Snap Shot (VP-W63 only)
✤
With the SNAP SHOT feature, your camcorder can function like a normal film camera, allowing you to
take single still pictures.
-
The SNAP SHOT function only operates in the CAMERA mode.
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
CAMERA
2. Press the SNAP SHOT button when you have the picture
you wish to capture.
✤
At this time, be careful not to shake your camcorder
because the image will be indistinctly recorded.
3. Once the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed, your camcorder will automatically return to
STANDBY mode after approximately 6 seconds.
✤
You can check the remaining available SNAP SHOT space by looking at the time displayed on
the screen.
✤
To stop SNAP SHOT shooting, press the SNAP SHOT
button again.
Notes:
✤
If the camcorder is knocked or shaken while taking a SNAP SHOT, the image may be blurred.
The SNAP SHOT is activated in recording.
✤
✤
When the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode with no tape installed,
a still image will be displayed in the viewfinder.
✤
The SNAP SHOT function will not operate in EASY, MENU or CUSTOM modes.
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Advanced Shooting
White Balance
✤
WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any
shooting condition.
✤
You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image.
- AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically.
- INDOOR: It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.
- OUTDOOR: It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the outdoor ambience.
Setting a White Balance Mode
1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode.
2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will be displayed.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
TITLE....................OFF
WHT.BAL..............AUTO
DISPLAY ..............ON
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until
WHT.BAL........AUTO is highlighted.
SET
SET
SET
EXIT: MENU
(MENU)
4. Press ENTER.
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
TITLE....................OFF
WHT.BAL..............OUTDOOR
DISPLAY ..............ON
SET
SET
SET
✤
You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR
by pressing the ENTER button.
EXIT: MENU
STBY
5. Press MENU ON/OFF button to exit
the WHITE BALANCE setting screen.
0:00:01
OUTDOOR
Note:
The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode.
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Advanced Shooting
Demonstration
✤
Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder
so that you may use them more easily.
✤
✤
The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when you are not shooting.
The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF.
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA mode.
(MENU)
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
2. Press MENU ON/OFF button, then the MENU list will
appear.
SET
SET
SET
.
.
C.RESET..............0:00:00
DEMO ..................OFF
EXIT: MENU
(MENU)
3. Turn the UP/DOWN dial so that DEMO is highlighted.
CUSTOM
CLOCK
TITLE
SET
SET
SET
.
.
C.RESET..............0:00:00
DEMO ..................OFF
EXIT: MENU
DEMO
4. Press ENTER to select ON.
Demonstration will start.
DIS OFF
✤
✤
✤
SAMSUNG
5. Set the POWER switch to OFF to end the Demonstration.
Note: The MENU ON/OFF function will not operate in EASY, REC or CUSTOM mode.
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Advanced Shooting
Lighting Techniques
✤
When you use your camcorder, there are normally only two main recording environments.
- You will be shooting outdoors (Normal recording or through an ND (Neutral Density) filter).
- You will be shooting indoors (Video light recommended or required).
The single greatest influence on picture quality is the level of brightness, measured in lux.
The following table lists a few common situations, the corresponding level of brightness and
any associated recommendations.
✤
✤
Situations
Brightness (lux)
Recommendations
✤ Snow-covered mountains or fields.
✤ Sandy beach on a hot summer’s day.
✤ On a sunny day in the middle of the afternoon.
✤ On a gloomy day, an hour after the sunrise.
✤ Office with fluorescent lighting near
to a window.
100,000
100,000
35,000
2,000
ND filter recommended.
1,000
Normal recording.
✤ On a sunny day, an hour before the sunset.
✤ Department store counter.
✤ Room lit by two 30W fluorescent lights.
1,000
500 to 700
300
Video light recommended.
Video light required.
✤ Arcade at night.
✤ Candle light.
150 to 200
10 to 15
After Shooting
1. Eject the tape that you have shot. (see page 22)
2. If you want to protect the tape against accidental erasing, move the red tab on the cassette
to cover the hole.
3. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
4. Close the LENS cover.
5. Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder.
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Playing back the Tape
✤
✤
To view a tape that you have recorded.
Playback function works in PLAYER mode only.
✤
Watch on a TV monitor: recommended for indoor use.
To watch on a TV monitor
✤
It is better to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors.
✤
To play a tape back, the TV must feature a compatible colour system. (see page 55)
Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack
Use the Audio/Video cable supplied with your camcorder.
✤
✤
✤
The yellow one: Video
The white one: Audio(L)
✤
✤
You can use a SCART adapter, supplied optionally.
A provided SCART adapter will be one of the following
two types.
✤
✤
Stereo type
Mono type
Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jack
✤
You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR.
✤
✤
✤
✤
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
The yellow one: Video
The white one: Audio(L)
You can use a SCART adapter (supplied optionally).
✤
To view the cassette on the television screen, select
the channel reserved for your VCR on the television.
(Refer to your VCR or television instruction book.)
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Playing back the Tape
Note:
✤
✤
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63 feature a monaural audio system.
If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to the input marked “L” of the TV or VCR.
You can use the S-VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S-VIDEO
connector on your TV.
Playback
1. Use the TV/VIDEO button to select VIDEO on your TV.
2. Connect a power source (battery or AC Power Adapter)
to the camcorder.
Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
3. Insert the tape you want to watch.
PLAYER
✤
Make sure that STOP is displayed.
4. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
PLAY/STILL
✤
The recorded pictures should appear on the TV
after 2 to 3 seconds.
✤
✤
Press
✤
(STOP) to stop playing.
If the tape reaches its end during playback,
the tape will rewind automatically.
Note:
✤
✤
✤
This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback.
The playback system (Hi8/8mm) is selected automatically, depending on the tape format.
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63 can playback both Hi8 and 8mm.
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Playing back the Tape
Various Functions in PLAYER mode
To view a STILL picture (Playback pause)
PLAY/STILL
-
-
Press
(PLAY/STILL) button during playback.
(PLAY/STILL) button again.
To resume playback, press
Note: Your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left for more
than 5 minutes in STILL mode without operation in order to
prevent tape and head wear.
To locate a scene (picture search)
REW
FF
-
Press
(FF) or
(REW) buttons during playback.
To resume normal playback, release the buttons.
Zero RETURN (VP-W61/W63 only)
✤
✤
The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode.
You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0:00:00 automatically.
1. Set power switch to PLAYER mode.
Make sure that STOP is displayed.
2. Press ZERO RETURN button.
✤
START/
COUNTER
RESET
WIDE
STOP DISPLAY
SELF
TIMER
ZERO
RETURN
STILL
✤
✤
Z.RETURN should displayed.
FF or REW works automatically.
ELE
Note: The ZERO RETURN button does not work when
the TAPE COUNTER reads 0:00:00.
Notes: ✤ Set the COUNTER RESET to “C.RESET 0:00:00” in MENU mode at the start of the cassette
or the required sequence.
✤ When you wish to find this point on the tape again, press Z.RTN button when playback is stopped.
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Playing back the Tape
DSE in PLAYER mode
✤
The procedure for using DSE in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for using DSE in
CAMERA mode, except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA.
Please refer to pages 36 and 37.
Note:
The GHOST, STROBE, NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEMA and WIDE (16:9) effects will not
operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode.
✤
Pressing the DSE button will scroll through the available settings.
Stop at the one you require.
Maintenance
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder
Cleaning the Viewfinder
1
2
4
✤
Releasing the Eyepiece
1. Pull the viewfinder up and then turn the screw counter-
clock-wise.
2. Pull the EYEPIECE away from the viewfinder.
3. Clean the EYEPIECE and the VIEWFINDER screen
with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower.
✤
Reattaching the Eyepiece
3
4. Reposition the EYEPIECE back on the VIEWFINDER.
5. Insert and tighten the screw.
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Video Heads
✤✤ To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
✤✤ When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
a
b
c
a.
b, c. Noisy Picture
If this happens, clean the video heads
Normal Picture
with a dry type cassette cleaner.
1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
2. Insert the cleaning tape.
3. Press the
4. Press the
(PLAY/STILL) button.
(STOP) button after about 30 seconds.
✤
Check the quality of the picture using a known good video cassette.
If it is still bad, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service centre.
Storing the Camcorder
1. You must detach the BATTERY PACK from
1
2
4
the camcorder when not in use.
2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated,
dry/warm place.
3. Store the camcorder were temperature
changes will be minimal. (avoid places such
as a garage, loft space or car.)
3
4. Store the camcorder on a stable surface.
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Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
✤✤ Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour system.
✤✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following:
Power sources
✤
✤
You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz.
Were necessary, use a commercially available AC plug adapter, depending on the style of plug used.
Colour system
✤
You can always view your recordings on the Viewfinder.
However, to view a recording on a television or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder,
the television or VCR must be PAL: VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63- compatible and
have the appropriate audio/video jacks.
✤
✤
PAL-compatible area
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya,
Malaysia, Mauritius, Rumania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.
NTSC-compatible area
Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, United States, etc.
Note: You can make recordings with your camcorder anywhere in the world.
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Troubleshooting Check
Troubleshooting Check
✤✤ Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks.
They might save you the time and the expense of an unnecessary call.
Self Diagnosis Display
Display
Blinking
Inform that...
Action
slow
the battery pack is almost
discharged.
Exchange it with a charged
one.
fast
the battery pack is fully
discharged.
Exchange it with a charged
battery.
TAPE END
slow
the tape has almost reached
its end.
Prepare a new one.
TAPE END
TAPE
no
the tape reached its end.
Change to a new one.
Insert a tape.
slow
slow
there is no tape in the camcorder.
TAPE
the tape is protected
from recording.
Check the red tab,
on the tape.
D.EMG
C.EMG
R.EMG
L.EMG
slow
slow
the camcorder has some
mechanical fault.
1. Eject the tape.
2. Set to OFF
3. Detach the battery.
4. Reattach the battery.
* Please contact your local service
center if the problem continues.
DEW
moisture condensation
see page 59.
has formed in the camcorder.
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Troubleshooting Check
Checking
✤
✤
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to try and resolve the problem.
If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:
✤
✤
The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.
Your warranty, if applicable.
✤
Then contact your nearest authorized service centre.
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Check the battery pack (see page 19)
You cannot switch the
✤
camcorder on.
or the AC power adapter. (see page 18)
Start/Stop does not
operate while shooting.
✤
✤
✤
Check the POWER set it to CAMERA.
You have reached the end of the cassette.
Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 22)
The camcorder goes
off automatically.
✤
You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY
for more than 5 minutes without using it.(see page 24)
The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 21)
✤
The battery pack is
quickly exhausted.
✤
✤
✤
The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 21)
The battery pack has not been charged fully.(see page 19)
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
Use another battery pack.
You cannot eject the
cassette from the
compartment.
✤
✤
The battery pack is fully discharged.
A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 56)
The DATE/TIME indicator
flashes more than 2 times
when you set the
✤
The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.
(see page 17)
camcorder to CAMERA.
The playback picture
is in poor quality.
✤
✤
The video heads might be dirty. (see page 54)
You can do nothing
with the camcorder.
A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 56)
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Troubleshooting Check
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
A vertical strip appears when
you shoot a bright subject
against a dark background.
(candle flame, for example)
✤
The contrast between the subject and the background is too
great for the camcorder to operate normally. Make the back-
ground bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function
while you are shooting. (see page 35)
The image in the viewfinder is
blurred.
✤
The view finder lens has not been adjusted.
Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into
sharp focus. (see page 25)
The tape does not move when
you press the play, Fast
Forward or Rewind buttons.
✤
✤
Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.
The Date Time or Title disap-
peared even though you had it
set.
✤
The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.
(see page 17)
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Troubleshooting Check
Moisture Condensation
✤
✤
✤
If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside
the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to
the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly.
To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder has the built-in moisture
sensor.
If there is moisture inside the camcorder, “DEW” is displayed.
If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection
will work.
DEW
Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery for at
least two hours in a warm dry room.
If the DEW protection feature unexpectedly activated and you
want to override it: (Please make sure that the condensation
has disappeared completely.)
1
2
1. Take the battery pack out.
2. Take the lithium battery out.
3. Put the lithium battery back.
4. Put the battery pack back.
3
4
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Specifications
✤
These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice.
System VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63
Recording system
Video: 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM
Audio: FM monaural system
Video signal
Usable cassette
Tape speed
Speed mode
Recording time
FF or REW time
Image device
Optical zoom ratio
Focal length: f
F
PAL colour, CCIR standard
VP-W60/W60B: 8 mm, VP-W61/W61D/W63: Hi8 or 8 mm
SP: 20.051 mm/sec
Record: SP only Playback: SP only
P5-120: 120 min.
P5-120: approx. 8 min.
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
22x
3.6 ~ 79.2 mm
1.6
Filter diameter
Focus system
Macro
46 mm
Inner
Auto wide macro
0.3 lux (visible)
Min. Illumination
Connectors
Video out
Audio out
Mini jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Unbalanced
Mini jack, 7.7 dBs, imp.: less than 820 ohms
General
Power requirement
Power consumption
Built-in mic
DC 8.4 V (1.5 A)
VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D: 3.3 W, VP-W63: 3.8 W
Condenser mic, omni-directional
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating temperature
Dimension (W H D)
* *
101 104 174 (mm)
*
*
Weight
650g
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Index
- A -
- E -
ABROAD...........................................................55
AC POWER ADAPTER ....................................18
AF .....................................................................34
AUDIO...............................................................50
AUTO FOCUSING ...........................................34
AUTO MODE ....................................................36
AUTO POWER OFF.........................................24
EASY ................................................................31
EDIT..................................................................24
EJECT...............................................................22
- F -
FADE IN............................................................44
FADE OUT........................................................44
FF (FAST FORWARD)......................................52
FILTER DIAMETER ..........................................60
FOCAL LENGTH ..............................................60
- B -
BATTERY..........................................................19
BATTERY LEVEL .............................................21
BATTERY PACK...............................................19
BLC...................................................................35
- G -
GHOST .............................................................38
- C -
- H -
CAMERA...........................................................18
CASSETTE.......................................................22
CASSETTE HOLDER .......................................11
CLEANING........................................................54
CONTENTS ........................................................2
CUSTOM ..........................................................32
HAND STRAP...................................................16
Hi8.....................................................................51
- L -
LENS...................................................................9
LITHIUM BATTERY ..........................................17
- D -
- M -
DATE.................................................................40
DATE/TIME.......................................................40
DC CABLE........................................................18
DEMO ..............................................................48
DEW..................................................................59
DIGITAL ZOOM ................................................29
DIMENSION......................................................60
DIS....................................................................33
DISPLAY...........................................................12
DSE...................................................................38
MIRROR ...........................................................38
MOISTURE.......................................................59
MONAURAL AUDIO .........................................50
MOSAIC............................................................38
- N -
ND FILTER........................................................49
NEG ..................................................................38
NTSC ................................................................55
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Index
START/STOP....................................................23
STILL ................................................................52
STOP ...............................................................51
STROBE ...........................................................38
SYSTEM ...........................................................60
S-VIDEO ...........................................................51
- O -
OPERATION MODE .........................................13
OSD ..................................................................12
- P -
PAL ...................................................................55
PIP ....................................................................45
PLAY.................................................................51
PLAYER............................................................51
PORTRAIT MODE............................................36
POWER CONSUMPTION ................................60
POWER REQUIREMENT.................................60
POWER SWITCH.............................................18
PROGRAM AE..................................................36
- T -
TAPE COUNTER..............................................13
TAPE EJECT ....................................................22
TAPE END ........................................................56
TIME .................................................................40
TITLE ................................................................42
TROUBLE CHECK ...........................................57
TV MONITOR ...................................................50
- R -
- V -
RECHARGING..................................................19
RECORDING....................................................23
REMOTE CONTROL........................................15
REW (REWIND) ..............................................52
VIDEO...............................................................50
VIDEO HEAD....................................................54
- W -
- S -
WAIT-10S..........................................................15
WEIGHT............................................................60
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ....................................4
SAND/SNOW MODE........................................36
SELF-30S .........................................................15
SELF-END .......................................................15
SELF DIAGNOSIS ...........................................56
SELF RECORD ................................................15
SELF TIMER.....................................................15
SEPIA ...............................................................38
SHOULDER STRAP.........................................17
SNAP SHOT.....................................................46
SPECIFICATION...............................................60
SPORTS MODE ...............................................36
SPOTLIGHT MODE..........................................36
- Z -
ZERO RETURN................................................52
ZOOM ...............................................................28
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Power Sources (United Kingdom Only)
The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse.
The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse
approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable.
If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to
reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your
dealer for assistance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of
the plug. Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the
bared flexible cord.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
As these colours may not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured
BLUE or BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured
BROWN or RED.
WARNING
NOTE
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal marked with the letter E or
the earth symbol, , or coloured GREEN or GREEN and YELLOW.
This page is applicable to Great Britain only.
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