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vii• When the camcorder is not in use, remem-ber to remove the cassette tape, turn offthe power, and disconnect the camcorderfrom the power source.•

AppendixAppendix 85Position the subject inthe centre.Focus manually when youneed to position thesubject off centre (seepages 47 and 48).Light from beh

Appendix86 DV TechnologyDigital video, DV, is a revolutionary technologythat enables recording and playback of highquality images with the use of spec

AppendixAppendix 87Mini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can

Appendix88 SmartMedia™ CardContact area• The contact area shows hardware connec-tions.• Be careful not to scratch the contact area.• Do not touch or a

AppendixAppendix 89Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use.

Appendix90 AC Adapter/Battery Charger• The AC adapter/battery charger may interferewith reception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids,

AppendixAppendix 91Demonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on

Appendix92 Before Requesting ServiceBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.PowerRecording modePlayback modeSympt

AppendixAppendix 93Playback modeCard modeGeneralSymptomCannot play back, rewindor fast forward tape.Video noise in image.Cannot delete imageon SmartMe

Appendix94 SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

viii Dew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass, dewdrops form on the glass. This clinging ofwater drops is called

Note

VL-WD450S-CE1; 00/11/20/18:00This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät

VL-WD450S/hyou3; 01/1/29/18:00BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO OPERATION MANUALSVENSKAPORTUGUÊSENGLISHVIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKÄRMCAMCORDER

ixDirty Video HeadsUsing the camcorder when the video tape isdirty may cause the heads to clog, producingnoise on the recorded image or preventing th

x Part Names ... 1Quick Reference List ... 4

xiUseful FeaturesQuick Return ... 36Edit Search ...

xii SmartMedia CardFeaturesAppendixCamera RecordingInserting and Removing a SmartMedia Card (OnlySupplied with VL-WD650S) ...

Operation ReferencesOperation References 1Part NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated in brackets.Left viewW/B (

Operation References2 Left viewZoom microphonemounting hole [p. 55]LCD monitor [p. 19]LCD monitorOPEN releasebutton [p. 19]Lithium batterycompartment

Operation ReferencesOperation References 3Right viewS-VIDEO socket[pp. 24, 65]VIDEO jack[pp. 24, 65]AUDIO L jack[pp. 24, 65]AUDIO R jack[pp. 24, 65]ST

Operation References4 Quick Reference ListBelow are some examples of camcorder’s features.•To record the subject with higher-quality audio.— See page

VL-WD450S-CE1; 00/11/20/18:00This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.Dieses Gerät

Operation ReferencesOperation References 5On-screen Display IndexFor details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated.AUTOAUTOL

Operation References6 SUMR TIMEDISPLAYSCENESELF T IMERMENUDISMAN. FOCUSEXPOSURESHUT. SPEEDPIC. EFFECTMANUAL SE TREC MODESNAP EFF.DGT L ZOOMCAMERA SETR

Operation ReferencesOperation References 7Warning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed

Operation References8 Note:•N indicates a flashing display.Displayed for5 secondsDescription of warningThe SmartMedia card is not inserted or is inser

PreparationPreparation 9PreparationCharging the Battery PackCharge the battery pack with the supplied ACadapter/battery charger before use.POWER indic

Preparation10 Attaching and Removing theBattery PackAttaching the Battery Pack1 Make sure that the Power switch is setto OFF.Power switch2 Lift up the

PreparationPreparation 11Powering the Camcorderfrom an AC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied AC adapter/b

Preparation12 SAVERECSAVERECInserting and Removing aMini DV CassetteInserting a Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cass

PreparationPreparation 13Installing the Lithium MemoryBatteryInstalling the Lithium BatteryThe supplied lithium battery is used to store thememory of

Preparation14 ENGL I SHLANGUAGEDEUT SCHFRANÇAISAUTOSET [ BUTTON]Selecting the Language forthe On-screen DisplayThis camcorder allows you to choose

Before using the camcorder, please read this operation manual carefully,especially page vii.WARNINGTO PREVENT SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCE

PreparationPreparation 15MENU/DISPLAY buttonPower switchOperation buttonLCD monitor OPENrelease buttonDISPLAYAREASETT ING12H 24HLONDON1CLOCK SETSUMR T

Preparation16 0 00:SETT ING6 2002.2.10 00:SETT ING6 2002.2.10 30:SETT ING6 2002.2.SUMR T IME12H24HDISPLAYAREASETT ING12H 24HCLOCK SET12H21H24HSUMR T I

PreparationPreparation 17Adjusting the Hand Strap1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and thegrip strap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand thr

Preparation18 Using the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using the electronicLCD viewfinder. You can also watch playbackthrough the viewfinder.Vie

PreparationPreparation 19Using the LCD MonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made. You can alsowatch the subject on

Basic Operations20 Easy Camera Recording onTape in Full Auto Mode• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described on pages 9 through 19to

Basic OperationsCamera RecordingBasic Operations 21ZoomingZooming allows you to move visually closer toor farther from a subject without physicallycha

Basic Operations22 Remaining Recording TimeDisplayWhen the camcorder is recording in TAPE-CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicatordisplays the approximate

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 23Tape PlaybackThe LCD monitor screen functions as a handyplayback monitor. Nothing needs to beconnected, all

Basic Operations24 Watching the Playback on aTVYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback.Jack cover2 Connect t

iQuick Operation GuidePlease consult this operation manualfurther for details on these and otherfunctions of your camcorder.Charging the Battery Pack

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 25Video SearchThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Operation butt

Useful Features26 Selecting the Camcorder ModeThis camcorder includes functions for use as botha video camera for recording and playing backimages on

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 27Using the ControlsThe following controls on the camcorder canbe used to select and operate the variousfunctions, sett

Useful Features28 Selecting the User ModeThis camcorder features three user modes forthe camera recording functions. The selectableitems on the menu s

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 29Using the Menu ScreensThe menu screens can be used to adjust thevarious settings of camcorder.Lock button1 Set the Me

Useful Features30 Recording in LP (Long PlayRecording) ModeThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately50% mo

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 31Selecting the 16-bit AudioRecording ModeThis camcorder allows you to select betweenthe 12-bit and 16-

Useful Features32 Setting the Digital ZoomYou can select from among four different zoomranges: 1–26K (optical zoom), 26–50K (digitalzoom), 26–100K (di

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 33Gamma BrightnessCompensationWhen the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded

Useful Features34 Gain-upWhen you are recording in a dark or poorly-illuminated location, “LIGHT” is displayed onthe screen. Use the gain-up function

ii SAVERECSAVERECInserting a Mini DV Cassette1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide the cassettecompartment door release and open theca

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 35Night Recording (Super Cat’sEye)The night recording function allows you torecord the subject in absol

Useful Features36 Quick ReturnWhen you have been playing back what youhave recorded on the tape, and wish to quicklyreturn to recording from the end o

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 37Fade In and Fade OutThe fade function allows you to gradually bringthe image and sound in or out at t

Useful Features38 Normal screenTo cancel Fade modeSelect “OFF” in step 4 in “Setting Fade Mode”.To use Fade Out only1 During camera recording in TAPE-

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 39Still Recording on TapeYou can record still images of subjects withnormal sound on a tape by selectin

Useful Features40 Still Recording EffectsYou can select one of these still recordingeffects to record the still images with an effect.Type of Still Re

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 41Using P-IN-P mode1 Perform the steps in “Selecting a stillrecording effect” to select “P-IN-P” (seepa

Useful Features42 Letting the Subject Monitorthe ShotOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the screen faces the other wayand the s

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 43Auto FocusThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode,which is designed to focus on most types ofsubje

Useful Features44 3 Press d or y to select “ON”, thenpress e.REMOTEON4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen.Operating the Remote C

iiiTape Playback1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releasebutton (1), and open the LCD monitorto a 90° angle to the camcorder body(2).2 Adjust the LCD moni

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 45Playback Functions with theRemote ControlThese playback functions can be operatedusing the supplied remote co

Useful Features46 Using the Time CodeThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). T

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 47Subject is too dark.Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingManual FocusAuto Focus may not be able to fo

Advanced Features48 7 Press d or y (1) to focus on thesubject, then press e (2).8 Press e.9 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button toturn off the menu screen.•

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 491/10,000 sec.1/4,000 sec.1/2,000 sec.1/1,000 sec.1/500 sec.1/250 sec.1/120 sec.1/50 sec.VariableS

Advanced Features50 Recommended Shutter SpeedsThe faster the shutter speed, the darker thepicture becomes. Select the most appropriateshutter speed fo

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 51Manual ExposureThe camcorder is preset to Auto Exposuremode, which automatically chooses the opti

Advanced Features52 W/B buttonWhite Balance LockThe colour of the subject on the screen tendsto look different depending on the lightingcondition. The

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 53Digital Picture EffectsThese digital picture effects let you record thesubject with a more dramat

Advanced Features54 Scene setting indicatorScene Menu (Program AE)You can set the camcorder to the shootingmode that will create the best results for

iv Card Recording1 Make sure that a SmartMedia card isinserted.Lock buttonCard Playback1 Press the LCD monitor OPEN releasebutton (1), and open the LC

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 55Mounting holeUsing the Zoom MicrophoneWith the zoom microphone, you can recordaudio according to

Advanced Features56 WindbreakThe windbreak function allows you to reduceannoying noise from strong winds whenrecording.1 Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAM

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 57Time Zone ChartWorld ClockThe world clock function allows you to easilyadjust the clock to the lo

Advanced Features58 Area TableArea nameLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKHNGKNGTOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWLLNGTNSAMOAHAWAIIANCHRGEL.A.DENVERCHICAG

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 59Summer time indicatorSelecting Summer TimePerform the procedure below to advance theclock of the

Advanced Features60 Playback ZoomThe playback zoom function allows you tomagnify the playback picture up to 10 times itsoriginal size and to shift the

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 61GAMMA/BRIGHTER buttonGamma PlaybackThe gamma playback function improves theplayback picture in TAPE-VCR m

Advanced Features62 Playback EffectsPlayback effects can be used to create aninteresting scene transition between a stillimage and the following image

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 63Picture Effect PlaybackThese picture effects let you play back imageswith a more dramatic effect.Type of

Advanced Features64 Darker BrighterPicture/BacklightAdjustmentsIf the picture is difficult to see due to ambientlighting or other factors, adjust the

vSupplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L221AC adapter/battery chargerPower cordDC cableRemote controlAA battery forremote control K 2CR2025 typelithium

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 65RecordingEditingVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from your tape,or

Advanced Features66 RecordingEditing with the DV Terminal(IEEE1394)This camcorder enables you to perform digitalvideo editing. Connect the camcorder t

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 67Configuring Software forPC ConnectionThis camcorder can transfer still playbackimages in TAPE-VCR mode or

Advanced Features68 Using the SoftwareFor tips on how to use the Video CaptureSoftware, refer to the operation manual locatedon the CD-ROM in PDF form

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 69Audio Dubbing FeatureYou can add narration to recordings made withthis camcorder, while preserving the or

Advanced Features70 Audio Dubbing1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassetteand locate the tape position where youwish to start audio dubbing.2 Press y

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 71Selecting the Audio PlaybackModeYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1+2• 12-bit

SmartMedia CardFeatures72 Inserting and Removing aSmartMedia Card(Only Supplied with VL-WD650S)Inserting a SmartMedia Card1 Make sure that the Power s

SmartMedia Card FeaturesCamera RecordingSmartMedia CardFeatures 73Card RecordingIt is possible to take a still picture in the sameway as you do with a

SmartMedia CardFeatures74 Selecting the PictureResolutionThe picture quality of still images recorded onthe SmartMedia card depends on the resolu-tion

vi Optional AccessoriesStandard-lifebattery packBT-L221Extended-lifebattery packBT-L441Standard-life intelligentbattery packBT-LS222Extended-life inte

SmartMedia Card FeaturesCamera RecordingSmartMedia CardFeatures 75Self-timer operating indicatorRecording with the Self-timerThe self-timer function a

SmartMedia CardFeatures76 Formatting a SmartMediaCardIn order to use a commercially availableSmartMedia card with this camcorder, format-ting is neces

SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeatures 77Card PlaybackIt is possible to play back and view still imagesrecorded on a SmartMedia card

SmartMedia CardFeatures78 Slide Show PlaybackIt is possible to automatically play backconsecutive still images recorded on aSmartMedia card at interva

SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeatures 79Delete-protection indicatorDelete-protectionIt is possible to prevent your important imagesr

SmartMedia CardFeatures80 Deleting One Stored ImageYou can delete unwanted images to free upmemory of a SmartMedia card for new images.Note:• Deleted

SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeatures 81Deleting All Stored ImagesYou can delete all images stored on aSmartMedia card in one operat

SmartMedia CardFeatures82 Folder of still imagesTransferring the Data on aSmartMedia Card to aComputerIn addition to using the supplied PC connect-ing

SmartMedia Card FeaturesPlaybackSmartMedia CardFeatures 83Print OrderThe print order function allows you to add printinformation called DPOF to still

SmartMedia CardFeatures84 6 Press y to set the print order, thenpress d.• The M indicator appears.• If you want to assign another print order,repeat s