Medion MD80566 manual

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Contents 2 2 Features ...................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 1 1 Accessories Supplied with camcorder .........................................................[...]

Contents 3 3 Adjusting the Focus ........................................................................................................... .................................................................................................. 33 Playing back a tape you have recorded on the LCD ..........................................................[...]

4 4 T o Stop Recording (use FADE IN / F ADE OUT) .................................................................................... ............................................................................. 61 Audio dubbing ................................................................................................................. .......[...]

Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................................ ....................................................................................................... 78 After finishing a recording .......................................................................................[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions 6 6 Notes regarding the rotation of the LCD screen Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as illustrated. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder . 1. LCD screen closed. 2. Standard recording using the LCD screen. ■ Open the LCD screen with your finger .[...]

1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the camcorder . for example: - When you move the camcorder from a cold location to a warm location (e.g. from outside to inside during winter .) - When you move the camcorder from a cool location to a hot location (e.g. from inside to outside during the summer .) 2. I[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions 8 8 Notes regarding the battery pack Notes regarding the V ideo Head Cleaning - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - T o preserve battery power , keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode with[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions 9 9 - Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device). 1. Do not position the camcorder such that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder . Be careful when placing the camcorder under su[...]

Notes and Safety Instructions 10 10 Precautions regarding the Lithium battery 1. The lithium battery maintains the clock function and user settings; even if the battery pack or AC adapter is removed. 2. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 6 months under normal operation from time of installation. 3. When the lithium battery becomes we[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 11 11 Features • MUL TI OSD LANGUAGE Y ou can select the desired OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. • Digital data transfer function with IEEE1394 By incorporating the IEEE 1394 (i.LINK™ : i.LINK is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnectivity system, used t[...]

Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your digital video camera. Basic Accessories 1. Lithium Ion Battery pack 2. AC Power Adapter (AA-E8 TYPE) 3. AC Cord 4. AUDIO/VIDEO Cable 5. Instruction Book 6. Lithium battery for Remote Control or Clock. (TYPE: CR2025) 7. Remote Control 8. USB cable 9. Software CD 10. Lens Cover 1 1[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 13 13 Front & Left V iew 1. Lens 2. IR (Infrared) Light 3. Remote sensor 4. Internal MIC 5. Viewfinder (see page 33) 6. EASY Q button (see page 58) 7. TFT LCD monitor 2. IR(Infrared) Light 4. Internal MIC 3. Remote sensor 1. Lens 5. Viewfinder 7. TFT LCD monitor 6. EASY Q button 00899A MD80566-UK (01~27) 5/23/05 [...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 14 14 Left Side V iew 1. Function buttons 2. Speaker 3. PB ZOOM/MACRO 4. DISPLA Y 5. S-VIDEO jack 6. MENU button 7. MENU Selector (MENU/VOLUME/MF) 8. External MIC in 9. Audio/Video jack 10. DC jack PLA YER CAMERA - EASY : (REW) REC SEARCH – : (FF) REC SEARCH + : (PLA Y/STILL) F ADE : (STOP) BLC 1. Function buttons [...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 15 15 Right & T op V iew 1. Zoom lever 2. PHOTO button (see page 64) 3. Focus adjustment knob 4. ST ART/STOP button 5. Power switch (CAMERA or PLA YER) 6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 7. Slow shutter 8. DV jack 9. USB jack 10. Hook for handstrap 8. DV jack 9. USB jack 10. Hook for handstrap 6. NIGHT CAPTURE switch 7. Slo[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 16 16 Rear & Bottom V iew 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 2. Charging indicator 3. Battery Release 4. T ripod receptacle 5. T APE EJECT 5. T APE EJECT 4. T ripod receptacle 1. LITHIUM Battery Holder 3. Battery Release 2. Charging indicator 00899A MD80566-UK (01~27) 5/23/05 7:59 AM Page 16[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 17 17 Remote control 1. PHOTO 2. ST ART/STOP 3. SELF TIMER (see page 20) 4. ZERO MEMOR Y (see page 72) 5. PHOTO Search 6. A.DUB (see page 62) 7. (FF) 8. (REW) 9. (PLA Y) 10. Direction ( , ) (see page 70) 1 1. F . ADV (see page 71) 12. (STOP) 13. (STILL) 14. (SLOW) 15. DA TE/TIME 16. X2 (see page 71) 17. Zoom 18. Disp[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 18 18 OSD (On Screen Display in CAMERA and PLA YER modes) 1. Battery level (see page 26) 2. Easy mode (see pages 58) 3. DSE (Digital Special Effects) mode (see page 47) 4. Program AE (see page 41) 5. White Balance mode (see page 43) 6. BLC (Back Light Compensation) (see page 60) 7. Manual focus (see page 59) 8. Shutt[...]

Getting to Know Y our Camcorder 19 19 T urning the OSD on/off (On Screen Display) ● T urning OSD on/off Press the DISPLA Y button on the left side panel. - Each press of the button toggles the OSD function on and off. - When you turn the OSD off, In CAMERA mode : The STBY , REC, EASY .Q modes are always displayed on the OSD, even when the OSD is [...]

Battery Installation for the Remote Control ✤ Y ou need to insert or replace the lithium battery when : - Y ou purchase the camcorder . - The remote control doesn ’ t work. ✤ Ensure that you insert the lithium cell correctly , following the + and - markings. ✤ Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery . Self Record using the Rem[...]

Preparation 21 21 ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function 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 6 months under normal operation from the time of installation. ✤ When the lithium battery becomes weak or dead, the date/time indic[...]

Preparation 22 22 Adjusting the Hand Strap It is very important to ensure that the Hand strap has been correctly adjusted before you begin your recording. The hand strap enables you to : - Hold the camcorder in a stable, comfortable position. - Press the Zoom and ST ART/STOP button without having to change the position of your hand. Hand strap a. P[...]

Preparation 23 23 Connecting a Power Source There are two types of power source that can be connected to your camcorder . - The AC Power Adapter and AC cord : used for indoor recording. - The Battery Pack : used for outdoor recording. T o use the AC Power adapter and DC Cable 1. Connect the AC Power adapter to the AC cord. 2. Connect the AC cord to[...]

Preparation 24 24 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ✤ The amount of continuous recording time available depends on. - The type and capacity of the battery pack you are using. - How often the Zoom function is used. It is recommended that you have several batteries available. Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the [...]

Preparation 25 25 Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack T able of continuous recording time based on model and battery type. ✤ If you close the LCD screen, it switches off and the viewfinder switches on automatically . ✤ The continuous recording times given in the table above are approximations. Actual recording time depends on usage. Notes ■ Th[...]

Preparation 26 26 Battery level display • The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. a. Fully charged b. 20~40% used c. 40~80% used d. 80~95% used e. Completely used (flickers) (The camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 25 for approxi[...]

Preparation 27 27 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ✤ When inserting a tape or closing a cassette holder , do not apply excessive force. This may cause a malfunction. ✤ Do not use any tape other than MiniDV cassettes. 1. Connect a power source and slide the T APE EJECT switch and open the cassette door . - The cassette holding mechanism rises a[...]

Basic Recording 28 28 Making your First Recording 1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder . (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ■ Insert a cassette. (see page 27) 2. Remove the LENS CAP . 3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position. ■ Open the LCD monitor . ■ Make sure that STBY is displayed. ■ If the protection tab o[...]

Basic Recording 29 29 Selecting the OSD LANGUAGE ✤ Select the appropriate OSD Language among English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish and Dutch. ✤ The Language Function works in CAMERA, PLA YER modes. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. [...]

Basic Recording 30 30 When a cassette is loaded and the camcorder is left in the STBY mode for more than 5 minutes without being used, it will switch off automatically . T o use it again, push the ST ART/STOP button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. This Auto Power OFF feature is designed to save battery power . Record Search [...]

Basic Recording 31 31 ■ While recording, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly . ■ Fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it to the hand strap. (see page 22) Recording with the LCD monitor 1. Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap. 2. Place your right elbow against your side. 3. Place your left hand under or beside the LCD t[...]

Basic Recording 32 32 ✤ Y our camcorder is equipped with a 2.5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly . ✤ Depending on the conditions under which you are using the camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust ; ■ BRIGHT SELECT ■ BRIGHT ADJUST [...]

Basic Recording 33 33 8. Push the MENU SELECT OR again. ■ Y ou may select NORMAL or SUPER in the BRIGHT SELECT feature and push the MENU SELECTOR to save the setting. ■ Use the MENU SELECTOR to adjust the value of BRIGHT ADJUST and COLOR ADJUST . ■ Y ou can set values for BRIGHT ADJUST between 00 ~ 35 and COLOUR ADJUST between 00 ~ 35. 9. Pre[...]

Basic Recording 34 34 ✤ Y ou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD monitor . ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the power switch tab and turn it to the PLA YER position. 2. Insert the tape you wish to view . (see page 27) 3. Open the LCD screen. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen and set the brightness or colour i[...]

Basic Recording 35 35 Adjusting the LCD during PLA Y ✤ Y ou can adjust the LCD during playback. ✤ The adjustment method is the same procedure as used in CAMERA mode. (see page 32) The Speaker works in PLA YER mode only . ■ When you use the LCD screen for playback, you can hear recorded sound from the built-in Speaker . - Follow the instructio[...]

Page Available mode CAMERA PLA YER FUNCTIONS SUB MENU MENU ● Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLA YER mode 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD is displayed. The cursor ( HIGHLIGHT ) indicates the feature you are currently adjusting. 2. Use the MENU SELECT OR and push the MENU SELECTOR on the left side panel to select and activate the item. 3. Y [...]

37 37 Advanced Recording O : The requested mode will work in this operating mode. ✕ : Y ou cannot change the requested mode. : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. * : The operating mode will be released and the requested mode will work. (Operating mode data will be backed up) Notes ■ When a menu item on the LCD[...]

38 38 Advanced Recording ● CLOCK SET ✤ CLOCK setup works in CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ The DA TE/TIME is automatically recorded onto a tape. Before recording, please set the DA TE/TIME. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Use the MENU SELECTOR[...]

39 39 Advanced Recording ● WL. REMOTE ✤ The WL.REMOTE function works in CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ The WL.REMOTE option allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the camcorder . 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECT OR to highlight INITIAL and push the MENU SELECT OR. 3. Use t[...]

40 40 Advanced Recording ● DEMONSTRA TION ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily . ✤ The DEMONSTRA TION function may only be used in the CAMERA mode without a tape inserted in the camcorder . ✤ The demonstration operates repeatedly until the DEMO[...]

41 41 Advanced Recording ● PROGRAM AE ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The PROGRAM AE mode allows you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different recording conditions. ✤ They give you creative control over the depth of field. ■ AUTO mode - Auto balance between the subject and the background. - T o be us[...]

42 42 Advanced Recording Setting the PROGRAM AE 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 3. Select PROGRAM AE from the submenu. 4. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 5. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the PROGRAM AE mode. ■ Push the MENU SELECTOR [...]

43 43 Advanced Recording ● WHT . BALANCE (WHITE BALANCE) ✤ The WHITE BALANCE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The WHITE BALANCE is a recording function that preserves the unique image colour of the object in any recording condition. ✤ Y ou may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality image colour . ■ AUTO ( )[...]

44 44 Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in a scene. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often. ✤ Y ou can zoom using variable zoom speeds. ✤ Use these features for different shots. Please note that over-use of the zoom fe[...]

45 45 Advanced Recording Zooming In and Out with DIGIT AL ZOOM ✤ Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only . Digital Zoom ✤ Zooming more than 20x is achieved digitally . ✤ The picture quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject. ✤ We recommend that you use the DIS feature with DIGIT AL ZOOM for picture stability . [...]

46 46 Advanced Recording ● DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a function that compensates for any shaking or hand movement while holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits). ✤ It provides more stable pictures when: ■ Recording with the zoom ■ Recording a[...]

47 47 Advanced Recording ● DSE(Digital Special Effects) SELECT ✤ The DSE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your recording by adding various special ef fects. ✤ Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the ef fect you wish to creat[...]

48 48 Advanced Recording Selecting an effect 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight CAMERA and push the MENU SELECTOR. 4. Select DSE SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the submenu. 6. Using MENU SELECTOR, select the DSE mode. ■ [...]

49 49 Advanced Recording ● REC MODE ✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. ■ SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. ■ LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recordi[...]

50 50 Advanced Recording ● AUDIO MODE ✤ The AUDIO MODE function works in CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12bit, 16bit) ■ 12bit : Y ou can record two 12bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be recorded onto the MAIN (SOUND1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the SUB (SOU[...]

51 51 Advanced Recording ● WIND CUT ✤ The WIND CUT function works in CAMERA and PLA YER (Audio dubbing) modes. ✤ The WIND CUT function minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording. - When the wind cut is on, some low sounds are eliminated along with the sound of the wind. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the MENU button. ?[...]

52 52 Advanced Recording ● DA TE/TIME ✤ The DA TE/TIME function works in CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ The date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the tape. 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The menu list will appear . 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight VIEWER and push the MENU SELECT OR. 3. Move the MENU SELECTOR to [...]

53 53 Advanced Recording ● TV DISPLA Y ✤ The TV DISPLA Y function works in CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ Y ou can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). ■ OFF: The OSD appears in the LCD screen and V iewfinder only . ■ ON: The OSD appears in the LCD screen, V iewfinder and TV . ■ Use the DISPLA Y button located at the left[...]

54 54 Advanced Recording ✤ Quick menu is available only in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Quick menu is used to adjust camera functions by using the MENU SELECTOR. This feature is useful for when you want to make simple adjustments without having to access the menus and submenus. ■ DA TE/TIME (see page 52) - Each time you select DA TE/TIME and push the[...]

55 55 Advanced Recording ■ WHT . BALANCE (see page 43) - Each time you select WHT . BALANCE and push the MENU SELECTOR, you can choose between preset WHT .BALANCE values and AUTO. As in PROGRAM AE, you can't choose between Auto and WHT .BALANCE values it they have not been preset. ■ FOCUS (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) (see page 59) - Each time[...]

56 56 Advanced Recording SHUTTER SPEED & EXPOSURE ✤ Y ou can set SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE only in CAMERA mode. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE values can only be set in the Quick Menu. ✤ SHUTTER SPEED and EXPOSURE are automatically switched and/or deactivated. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR until you see [...]

57 57 Advanced Recording ✤ The SLOW SHUTTER function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ The shutter speed can be controlled, allowing you to record slow moving objects. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the SLOW SHUTTER button. 3. Each time you press the SLOW SHUTTER button, SHUTTER SPEED is changed to 1/25, 1/13, 1/6, off. 4. T o exi[...]

58 58 Advanced Recording ✤ The EASY mode allows a beginner to easily make good recordings. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all functions on the camera will be set to of f and the recording settings will be set to the following basic modes: ■ Battery level, r[...]

59 59 ✤ The AF/MF 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 recording. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult and/or unreliable. Auto Focusing ✤ If you ar[...]

60 60 Advanced Recording ✤ BLC works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Back lighting exists when the subject is darker than the background: ■ The subject is in front of a window . ■ The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background; the person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/her features. ?[...]

61 61 Advanced Recording ✤ The F ADE function works in CAMERA mode only . ✤ Y ou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. T o Start Recording 1. Before recording, hold down the F ADE button. The picture and sound gradually disappear [...]

62 62 Advanced Recording ✤ The AUDIO DUBBING function only works in PLA YER Mode. ✤ Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape, recorded in SP mode with 12bit sound. ✤ Use the internal and external microphones. ✤ The original sound will not be erased. Dubbing sound 1. Set the camcorder to PLA YER mode. ■ If you want t[...]

63 63 Advanced Recording Dubbed audio Playback 1. Insert the dubbed tape and press MENU button. 2. Move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V . 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 4. Use the MENU SELECTOR to select AUDIO SELECT from the submenu. 5. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the sub-menu. 6. Using the MENU SELECTOR, select the AUDIO [...]

64 64 Advanced Recording 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the PHOTO button. ■ The still picture is recorded for about 6~7 seconds. 3. After the PHOTO has been recorded, the camcorder returns to STBY mode. Searching for a PHOTO picture ✤ The PHOTO SEARCH works in PLA YER mode only . 1. Press the MENU button. ■ The MENU list wil[...]

65 65 Advanced Recording ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The NIGHT CAPTURE function enables you to record a subject in darkness. 1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. 2. Slide the NIGHT CAPTURE switch to ON. ■ (NIGHT CAPTURE indicator) appears on the LCD monitor . ■ The infrared(invisible rays) light is turned on automat[...]

66 66 Advanced Recording ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function works in CAMERA mode. ✤ The POWER NIGHT CAPTURE function can record a subject more brightly in darkness than the NIGHT CAPTURE function. ✤ A POWER NIGHT CAPTURE is displayed for three seconds by LCD if you press a SLOW SHUTTER button in state that a NIGHT CAPTURE switch is turned on.[...]

67 67 Advanced Recording ✤ In some situations different recording techniques may be required for more dramatic results. Note Please rotate the LCD screen carefully as excessive rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder . 1. General recording. 2. Downward recording. Making a recording with a[...]

68 68 Playback ✤ The playback function works in PLA YER mode only . Playback on the LCD ✤ It is practical to view a tape using the LCD when in a car or outdoors. Playback on a TV monitor ✤ T o play back a tape, the television must have a compatible colour system. ✤ We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter as the power source for the c[...]

69 69 Playback Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks ✤ Y ou can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. 1. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the AUDIO/VIDEO cable. ■ The yellow plug : Video ■ The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono ■ The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Connect a TV to the VCR. 3. Set the power switch on the cam[...]

70 70 Playback ✤ The PLA Y/STILL, STOP , FF , REW buttons are located on the camcorder and the Remote Control. ✤ The F .ADV(Frame advance), X2, SLOW buttons are located on the Remote Control only . ✤ T o prevent tape and head-drum wear , your camcorder will automatically stop if it is left in STILL or SLOW modes for more than 3 minutes. Playb[...]

71 71 Playback Frame advance (T o play back frame by frame) ● Press the F .ADV button on the Remote Control while in Still mode. The F .ADV function works in still mode only . ● T o resume normal playback, press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. ✤ Forward frame advance ■ Press the F .ADV button on the remote control in Still mode. ✤ Reverse frame[...]

72 72 Playback ✤ The ZERO MEMORY function works in both CAMERA and PLA YER modes. ✤ Y ou can mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO MEMORY button on the remote control before the recording or during playback at the point you wish to return. ■ The time code is changed to a tape counter that is s[...]

73 73 Playback ✤ The PB DSE function works in PLA YER mode. ✤ The PB DSE function enables you to apply Digital Special Effects (DSE) to tape playback or still images. 1. Set the camcorder to the PLA YER mode and then play back a tape. 2. Press the MENU button and move the MENU SELECTOR to highlight A/V . 3. Push the MENU SELECTOR to enter the s[...]

74 74 Playback ✤ The PB ZOOM function works in PLA YER mode. ✤ The PB ZOOM function enables you to magnify playback or still image. 1. Press the PB ZOOM button in playback mode or in playback still mode. 2. The image is magnified starting from the center of image and arrows appear which allow you to move the image in four directions. 3. Y ou ca[...]

75 75 IEEE 1394 Data T ransfer Connecting to a DV device ✤ Connecting with other DV standard products. ■ A standard DV connection is quite simple. If a product has a DV port, you can transfer data by connecting to the DV port using the correct cable. !!! Please be careful since there are two types of DV ports, (4pin, 6pin). This camcorder has a[...]

76 76 USB interface ● T ransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ✤ Y ou can transfer an image to a PC via a USB connection. ✤ If you transfer data to a PC, you need to install the software (Driver , DVC Media 5.1, Windows Media Player 9.0, DirectX 9.0a) supplied with the camcorder . System Requirements ■ CPU : Intel ® Pentium I[...]

77 77 USB interface Installing DVC Media 5.1 Program ✤ DVC Media 5.1 User's Manual is included on the accompanying CD(D:help) in adobe's Portable Document Format(PDF) The user's manual can be viewed using Acrobat Reader software, which is also included on the CD. (The Acrobat Reader is a freeware product of AdobeSystems,Inc.) ✤[...]

78 78 USB interface Using the “USB streaming” function ✤ USB streaming data type is MPEG4. ✤ T o use the USB STREAMING, the DVC Media 5.1, DirectX 9.0a and W indows Media Player 9.0(included in the CD) programs must be installed in the PC. ✤ Y ou can view CAMCORDER video on your PC using USB streaming. Y ou can also store it as moving pic[...]

79 79 Maintenance ✤ At the end of a recording you must remove the power source. ✤ When recording with a Lithium Ion Battery Pack, leaving the pack on the camcorder can reduce the life span of the battery . Hence, it should be removed from the camcorder . 1. Slide the T APE EJECT switch in the direction of the arrow . ■ Opening the cassette do[...]

80 80 Maintenance Cleaning the Video Heads T o ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion , or a blue screen appears. 1. Set the power switch to PLA YER mode. 2. Insert the cleaning tape. 3. Press the (PLA Y/STILL) button. 4. Press the (STOP) button af[...]

81 81 Maintenance ✤ Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. ✤ Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources ■ Y ou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC Power Adapter within 100V to 240V , 50/60 Hz. ■ Use a commercially available AC plug Adapter , if necessa[...]

82 82 T roubleshooting ✤ 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 Moisture Condensation ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder , on the surface [...]

83 83 83 T roubleshooting ✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest MEDION authorized service centre. Y ou cannot switch the camcorder on. ST ART/STOP button does not operate while recording. The camcorder goes off automatically . The battery pack is quickly exhausted. When you see a blue screen during playback. A ve[...]

84 84 84 Specifications • These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. System Video signal Video recording system Audio recording system Usable cassette T ape speed T ape recording time FF/REW time Image device Lens Filter diameter LCD monitor/Viewfinder Size/dot number LCD monitor Method Viewfinder Connectors Video ou[...]

85 85 85 INDEX Accessories ............................................................................................... 12 AF/MF ........................................................................................................ 59 Audio dubbing ............................................................................................ 62 [...]

86 86 86 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded 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[...]

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