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Samsung VP-L600B Camcorder User Manual

1. 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 SSS Press the PAE button the amp symbol will be displayed Ede eU a CUSTOM 31 JAN 2001 Press the P AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed amp 28 gt gt W gt qu W No Display Full Auto mode Notes W The screen status that is changed by the P AE button will be recorded on the tape Wi To end the PAE function press the PAE button once or several times until the P AE Icon is no longer displayed W The P AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode W The BLC function will not operate in PAE mode Advanced Shooting 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 L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D 8 modes VP L630 L650 10 modes 1 Normal picture 2 GHOST This mode gives the image a dragging effect VP L630 L650 only 3 STROBE This mode shoots by inserting cutting effect on the image There are 50 field in the normal picture VP L630 L650 only 4 SEPIA This mode gives the image a reddish brown pigment 5 B W Black amp White This mode makes the image black and white 6 NEG Negative This mode reverses the colours of the image creating a negat
2. _ gt E TM LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK WHT BAL LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK WHT BAL LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK SET WHT BAL OUTDOOR The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY REC or CUSTOM mode Advanced Shooting Demonstration so that you may use them more easily ku The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until DEMO is highlighted 4 Press ENTER to select ON W Demonstration will start 5 Setthe POWER switch to OFF to end the Demonstration Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY REC or CUSTOM mode A Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when you are not recording LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK TITLE LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK TITLE 1 ZRN W SAMSUNG E ER OFF Advanced Shooting When you use your camcorder there are normaly only two main recording environments Lighting Techniques 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 lis
3. 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 and you can watch the playback picture on the LCD Troubleshooting Check Troubleshooting Check Before contacting a service centre perform the following simple checks They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that o Action slow the battery pack is almost Exchange it with a charged discharged one fast the battery pack is fully Exchange it with a charged discharged one TAPE END oe has almost reached Prepare a new one TAPE END the tape reached its end Change to a new one TAPE there is no tape in the camcorder Insert a tape the tape is protected Check the red tab on the tape the camcorder has some Eject the tape mechanical fault Set to OFF Detach the battery Reattach the battery Please contact your local service center if the problem continues moisture condensation see page 62 has formed in the camcorder Troubleshooting Check Checking If you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to try to resolve the problem If these instructions do not allow
4. MENU ON OFF button twice 6 By pressing the CUSTOM button the CUSTOM settings will come up W Date Time and Title will only appear if these have been set in advance W The word CUSTOM will be displayed on the LCD at the same time Example When the CUSTOM SET is set as follows CUSTOM S ON Pressing the CUSTOM button CUSTOM displays OUTDOOR EXIT MENU 7 Press the START STOP button to start recording W Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings 8 To switch Custom off press the CUSTOM button once W The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on Notes W In CUSTOM mode the MENU MF DSE and PAE functions are not available W f you want to use these you must first switch the EASY or CUSTOM mode off W The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera providing a good lithium battery has been installed A Advanced Shooting DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP L630 L650 only The DIS function only works in CAMERA mode 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 t provides more stable pictures when A WI Recording with the Zoom ER HW B Recording small objects close up f AR WI WI Recording and walking at the same time x M Recording through the window of a vehicle WIRT
5. START STOP OPERATION MODE 13 STD OSDir CA NER STROBE SYSTEM S VIDEO PAloraron cu IMEEM E PIP T PLAY PLAYER TAPE COUNTER cecceseeeeceseeeeeeeerenreenreeeees 13 PORTRAIT MODE TAPE EJECT s 22 POWER CONSUMPTION TAPE END eene DO POWER REQUIREMENT du TIME 42 PROGRAM AE cette TITLE 45 TROUBLE CHECK eeu BO SHE TV MONITOR ceret 52 RECHARGING ees REMOTE CONTROL um REW REWIND seeeem VIDEO RM S VIDEO HEAD EM Be VOLUME nce sn ten SAFETY INSTRUCTION ees SAND SNOW MODE n SELF 308 SELF END SELF DIAGNOSIS SELF RECORD SELF TIMER SERIAL hace ze SHOOTING ZERO RETURN eerte terne 54 SHOULDER STRAP ZOOM e decet ret ete den pa ee ete eee 30 SNAP SHOT SPEAKER SPECIFICATION SPORTS MODE MN SPOTLIGHT MODE Power Sources United Kingdom Only The main 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
6. ZZ 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode See page 18 HM Open the LCD display and adjust as necessery 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button W The MENU list will be displayed am CUSTOM CLOCK TITLE 3 Turn the UP DOWN dialuntil DIS is highlighted LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK TITLE 4 Press ENTER r T E The DIS setting will be changed d B custom CLOCK p TITLE 5 Press MENU ON OFF button to exit ial TITLE B When the DIS is set the DIS symbol Nfi will be J displayed in the display Notes W It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tri W The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode E The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode Advanced Shooting MF AF Manual Focus Auto Focus The MF AF function works only in CAMERA mode 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 Apicture containing several objects some close to the
7. available with 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 assis tance However if there is no alternative to cut off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug DO NOT connect the plug to a main socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the main 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 pro ceed as follows The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED WARNING 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 NOTE This page is applicable to Great Britain only THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY ELECTRONICS Samsung Electronics Internet Home Page United Kingdom http www samsungelectronics co uk France http www samsung fr Australia http www samsung com au Germany http www samsung de Sweden http www samsung se Poland http www samsung com pl Spain http www samsung es
8. by using the LCD screen 3 Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the top 4 Making a recording by looking at the LCD screen from the front 5 Making a recording with the LCD screen closed Precautions regarding the LENS Do not point the LENS toward the sun Direct sunlight can damage the CCD Charge Coupled Device A Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder 1 Do not place the camcorder so that the viewfinder is pointing towards the sun Direct sunlight can damage the inside of the viewfinder Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window 2 Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder 3 Over rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder 1 A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensa tion to form inside the camcorder for example WM When you take the camcorder from cold temperature outside to warm temperature inside during the winter mM When you take the camcorder from cool temperature inside to hot temperature outside during the summer 2 If the DEW protection feature is activated leave the camcorder in a dry warm room with the cassette compartment opened and the battery removed 3 If you want to override the DEW protection feature after it has been unexpectedly activated detach the battery pack and lithium battery and then replace them Please make sure that the conde
9. doctor immediately Preparing Connecting the Power Source There are two ways to connect to a power source Using the AC Power Adapter used for indoor recording Using the Battery Pack used for mobile outdoor recording To use the AC Power Adapter 1 Connect the AC Power Adapter to the AC power 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 Setthe camcorder to CAMERA mode a Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch up to CAMERA mode b Make sure that the Lens Cap is removed and secured c Open the LCD monitor and make sure that the image appears on the LCD display The LCD display will switch on automatically when opened more than 30 degrees Note If the adapter is used next to a TV or the camcorder it may cause interference on the TV or camcorder Keep the adapter away from the TV camcorder or the antenna cable during use A Preparing To use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for shooting 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 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter to an AC cord 2 and connect the AC cord to a wall socket 3 Connect DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder Ex 52 4 S
10. picture with EDIT function in STANDBY mode EDIT allows you to reverse and EDIT allows you to forward for as long as you keep the button EDITO Epiro pressed If you press EDIT button briefly in STANDBY mode your camcorder will playback in reverse for 3 seconds and return to the original position automatically EDIT Press briefly Basic Shooting Tips for Stable recording MH While recording it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly W When recording clip the LENS cap on the hand strap to avoid the risk of the lens cap swinging into shot refer to figure Recording with the LCD display 1 Hold the camcorder firmly using the hand strap see page 16 2 Place your right elbow against your side 3 Place your left hand under or next to the LCD to support and adjust it Do 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 Use the LCD frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 6 Whenever possible use a tripod e 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
11. seconds after you turn on the title B MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode Advanced Shooting Fade In and Out The FADE function only works in CAMERA mode You can give your films 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 To Start Recording 1 Before shooting 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 Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in DEIN To Stop Recording use FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording Press the FADE button 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 A Advanced Shooting PIP Picture In Picture VP L630 L650 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 clear idea of what you are recording The PIP function only works in CAMERA m
12. see page 26 19 DSE see page 40 MENU ON OFF works in CAMERA and DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode PLAYER mode 20 SPEAKER see page 55 15 ENTER MF see page 26 Speaker works in PLAYER mode ENTER works in MENU mode MF works in CAMERA mode 21 Lithium Battery see page 17 16 UP DOWN dial VOLUME 22 LCD open UP DOWN dial works in MENU mode see page 26 23 FADE see page 46 VOLUME works in PLAYER mode FADE works in CAMERA mode see page 55 24 BLC see page 37 17 S VIDEO out VP L610 L610B L610D BLC works in CAMERA mode L630 L650 only see page 53 18 PROGRAM AE see page 38 PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure works in CAMERA mode A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Rear View 25 ZOOM 36 BATTERY EJECT 27 Hooks for shoulder strap 28 AUDIO VIDEO Out 32 START STOP 35 Battery Pack Compartment 38 Recharging Indicator 34 DC Jack 26 CASSETTE Compartment 37 SNAP SHOT D ZOOM 33 External MIC VP L630 L650 29 LENS Cap 30 Hand Strap 31 POWER Switch 25 ZOOM see page 30 26 Cassette Compartment 27 Hooks for Shoulder Strap see page 17 28 AUDIO VIDEO out see page 52 29 LENS Cap 30 Hand Strap see page 16 31 POWER Switch see page 18 CAMERA Select to record OFF Select to turn off the camcorder PLAYER Select to playback 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 START STOP see page 23 START STOP works in CAMERA mode External MIC see pag
13. the Z RTN button of the Remote Controller W Z RTN should displayed W FF or REW works automatically Notes W The Z RTN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0 00 00 W 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 A Playing back the Tape Adusting the LCD The procedure for adjusting the LCD display in PLAYER mode is the same as the procedure for adjusting the LCD display in CAMERA mode except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA Please refer to page 26 Setting the Speaker ON OFF The speaker will be turned ON OFF by opening closing the LCD The speaker ON OFF setting operates when the LCD is opened When the SPEAKER setting is set to OFF the speaker will be muted even after the LCD display has been opened Set power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Press MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 3 Turn UP DOWN dial to SPEAKER SPEAKER DISPLAY C RESET 4 Press ENTER to change the setting 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button again to exit the setting SPEAKER setting screen n SPA mue C RESET 0 00 00 Volume control The Speakers volume can be controlled by turning the UP DOWN dial during playback Note The volume cannot be changed while the MENU li
14. wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently 5 Put your eye firmly against the viewfinder 6 Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 7 Whenever possible use a tripod Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD You can view the image you are recording or watch a playback of recordings made by using your camcorder s 2 5 inch colour Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen Under curtain conditions you may need to adjust the settings for the LCD display outdoors for example Adjustment can be made to the E Brightness W Colour 1 Make sure that the battery pack is in place 2 Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 3 Open the LCD display the LCD will come on Y T TOD ADIUST 4 Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be Su E acm displayed m j TITLE DIS EXIT a 5 LCD ADJUST 5 Turn the UP DOWN dial until LCD ADJUST is highlighted i CUSTOM DIS EXIT MENU 6 Press ENTER Hl H LCD ADJUST W The LCD ADJUST MENU will appear I I ane E iH den EXIT MENU 7 Turn the UP DOWN dial to adjust the LCD brightness Tu E e LOD ADJUST P i BRIGHT 00 17 3544 COLOUR R00 17 354 EXIT MENU 8 Press ENTER T i e ICDADJUSTe The cursor will move to the next item Pe COLOUR F 00 17 3544 EXIT MENU A Basic Shooting 9 Turn the UP DOWN dial to adjust the LCD colour setting 10 Press th
15. 18 W Open the LCD display and adjust it as necessery 3 Press the DATE TIME button the required number of times HM To record the date only press the DATE TIME button once Wi To record the date and time press the DATE TIME button twice 4 Press the START STOP button to start recording with the DATE TIME in your 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 Advanced Shooting 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 STANDBY in CAMERA mode only The factory default language is ENGLISH You can change the language 1 Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adaptor attached see page 17 2 Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 W Open the LCD monitor and adjust it so that you can see comfortably 3 Press MENU ON OFF button WY 9 tco apuust Then the MENU list will appear SU I 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE SET 1 ICH LCD ADJUST is highlig
16. Do not use the wet type of head cleaner as it may damage the video heads see page 57 5 minutes off timer in STANDBY mode To protect against tape and head drum wear your camcorder will automatically turn itself off if left in STANDBY mode without operation for more than 5 minutes Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features available when recording or during playback Snap Shot VP L630 L650 only The Snap Shot function allows you to take a still picture as well as time limited audio see page 48 PIP VP L630 L650 only The PIP Picture In Picture function shows the whole shot while recording with the Digital Zoom in use see page 47 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 37 W BLC Back Light Compensation DSE Digital Special Effects The DSE gives a creative look to your films by adding various special effects see page 40 Program AE Auto Exposure The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to adjust to the type of picture to be filmed see page 38 DIS VP L630 L650 only The DIS Digital Image Stabilizer compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake particularly at high magnification see page 35 22x High ratio zoom lens This Video camara has a optical zoom capability of up to 22 times magnification of a normal image see page 30 Digita
17. E Digital Special Effects in CAMERA mode 40 Setting and Recording DATE TIME 42 Selecting and Recording a Title 44 Fade In and Out 46 PIP use 47 Snap Shot 48 White Balance 49 Demonstration 50 Lighting Techniques tacere teeth ere turre ae EE E EE RANA YE Es RAE REPE ARN SERERE 51 Playing back the Tape Viewing on the LCD 252 Viewing on a TV monitor 52 Various Functions in PLAYER mode 54 Adjusting the LCD 55 Setting the Speaker ON OFF 55 DSE n PEAYER mode 2 22 east 56 Maintenance Cleaning and careing for your Camcorder sse tenente tenete tete 56 m Cleaning the Viewfinder m Cleaning the LCD Panel m Cleaning the Video Heads EStG INE Gameorden saaneesta quete er nire arreter neris ade rt reae riders roa Using Your Camcorder Abroad 7 Jeter tenens 58 Troubleshooting Check Self Diagnosis Display Checking Moisture Condensation Speciicddioris ee 63 Hacesc mU ARTEN 64 Power Sources United Kingdom Only sss 66 A Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding rotation of 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
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19. L630 L650 only Shows when the Light is switched on 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 3 Battery Pack AC Power Adapter see page 18 AC cord see page 18 Battery Pack see page 19 Audio Video Cable see page 52 Shoulder strap see page 17 Instruction Book Remote Control L610 L610B L630 L650 see page 15 8 Lithium Battery for Remote Control VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only see page 15 Lithium Battery for Clock TYPE CR2025 see page 17 9 Scart adapter see page 52 10 S VIDEO cable see page 53 VP L650 only SOU Ci o m Optional Accessory 11 Carrying Case Note Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder depending on the country in which it is purchased A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Remote Control VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only Description of Parts Start Stop see page 23 Self Timer Still see page 54 WIDE see page 30 TELE see page 30 Display see page 12 Play see page 53 gt gt FF see page 54 lt lt REW see page 54 10 m Stop see page 53 11 Counter Reset see page 54 12 Zero Return see page 54 ooND UT oem Battery Installation to the Remote Control You must insert or replace this battery when The remote works intermittently The remote c
20. Video Camcorder 8mm COLOUR LCD VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 E vP Leoo LeooB i VP L610 L610B L610D Hi E L630 L650 Owner s Instruction Book Before operating the unit please read this instruction book thoroughly and retain it for future reference eT ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of Directive 89 336 CEE 73 23 CEE 93 68 CEE GB Table of Contents Precautions and Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features en X RERE CER ARN E RE EVA A REF EAE RR CER REL rad Ly ARR ea Xa 8 Descriptions m Front View Side View Rear View s 9 10 11 mw OSD On Screen Display tette RE HEIDE DRE D ERREUR CAREER nS 12 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder sse nennen tnnt tenen tenente nene 14 Remote Goritrol VP EL610 E610B E630 L650 only 1 1 rientro ret ch ri rre eene 15 m Self Recording with the Remote Control iiic iret tabs rccte beret re iE 15 Preparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder SWAD endan me 16 Erthium Battery Installationen ienna teen tet ere i ee Connecting the Power Source m To use the AC Power Adapter m To use the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack ssssssssssssseseseseee nennen tnter nete there th tnit nAaR Api teinte te tatnen PA ASRASA ARs tese nen m The time table of Continuous Recording time seen tette nnne ntn nnne 20 m Display of Battery Level Ins
21. a 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 32 Advanced Shooting Switching the DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF VP L630 L650 only The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 31 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button _ B The MENU list will be displayed AN LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial to D ZOOM LCD ADJUST CUSTOM CLOCK 4 Press ENTER W The DIGITAL ZOOM setting will be changed LCD ADJUST CUSTOM 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit Sor cia In case of VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the D ZOOM ON OFF button W The DIGITAL ZOOM guage should be displayed on the screen and the DIGITAL ZOOM function is on 3 To deactivate the DIGITAL ZOOM function press the D ZOOM button again W The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen Note The D ZOOM ON OFF function will not operate in EASY REC or CUSTOM mode A Advanced Shooting EASY Mode for Beginners Even a beginner can easily make a recording using the EASY mode W The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 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 W
22. bleshooting Check Symptom Explanation Solution Avertical stripe appears when The contrast between the subject and the background is too you shoot a bright subject great for the camcorder to operate normally Make the back against a dark background ground bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function candle flame for example while you are shooting see page 37 The LCD image is poor Itis recommended that you use the VIEWFINDER when shooting in bright sunlight see page 7 Adjust the LCD see page 26 The image in the viewfinder is The viewfinder lens has not been adjusted blurred Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus see page 27 The tape does not move when Set the POWER switch to PLAYER you press the Play Fast You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette Forward or Rewind buttons The picture does not appear in The LCD display is open the viewfinder There is no sound from the Make sure the SPEAKER is ON SPEAKER when playing back see page 55 the tape The Date Time or Title disap The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up peared even though you had it see page 17 set 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 h
23. camcorder others further away b Aperson enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete n or crowd eo _ Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the MF button 3 Zoom in on the subject to be shot by pushing the ZOOM tab to the T side A Advanced Shooting 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial up or down until the object is focused 5 f you can t get a sharp picture zoom out until you can 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 only 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 clotheso 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 The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast Any light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background BLC off BLCon 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 2 Press the BLC button W Normal BLC Normal W BLC enhances only the subject Note W BLC function will not operate in PAE or EASY mode Advanced Shooting PROGRAM AE Automatic Expo
24. cleaning tape Press the I PLAY STILL button Press the Ii STOP button after about 30 seconds Bom Check the quality of the picture using a 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 the camcorder when storing 2 Keep the camcorder in a ventilated dry and warm place 3 Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes such as in a car 4 Keep the camcorder in a stable place 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 W You can use your camcorder in any country or area that uses 100V to 240V 50 60 Hz M Were necessery use a commercially available AC plug adapter depending on the power used Colour system E You can view your recording on the LCD or 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 L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 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
25. compatible colour system VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 PAL see page 58 Connecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Use the Audio Video cable supplied with your camcorder Wi The yellow one Video Wi The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally f provided a SCART adapter would be one of the following two types W Stereo type W 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 SCARTadapter supplied optionally Note 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 A Playing back the Tape Notes VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 feature a monaural audio system If your TV or VCR are stereo connect the audio cable to the input L of TV or VCR You can use an S VIDEO cable to obtain better quality pictures if you have the S VIDEO connector on your TV Close the LCD panel while viewing playback on a TV screen in order to avoid picture distortion 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
26. corder OSD On Screen Display j k Time see page 42 Shows the time the recording was made Title see page 44 Shows the title of the recording It is superimposed on the scene Self diagnosis see page 59 TAPE TAPE END Checks the operation of the Camcorder DSE Digital Special Effect see page 40 Indicates the DSE mode is activating The operation modes are GHOST STROBE SEPIA B W NEG MIRROR ART MOSAIC WIDE 16 9 and CINEMA White Balance mode see page 49 Indicates the White Balance mode is activating The White Balance modes are AUTO INDOOR and OUTDOOR Tape counter Indicates amount of the tape used Operation mode Indicates the operation mode is activating The operation modes are STBY REC STOP PLAY FF REW EJECT Hi8 VP L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 only see page 53 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 DEW condensation see page 62 Monitors the moisture condensation Digital zoom see page 31 Indicates the digital zoom is active Snap Shot VP L630 L650 only see page 48 Shows the remaining available space for Snap Shots Z RTN VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only see page 54 Shows when the zero return is acivated PB DSE see page 56 Shows that the PB DSE mode is active VOLUME see page 55 EASY amp CUSTOM Shows when the easy or custom mode is active LIGHT VP
27. e 63 DC Jack see page 18 Battery Pack Compartment see page 19 BATTERY EJECT SNAP SHOT D ZOOM SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode VP L630 L650 only see page 48 D ZOOM works in CAMERA mode VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D only see page 32 Recharging Indicator see page 19 f 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 LCD monitor a Zoom position see page 30 Indicates zoom position OSD in CAMERA mode b DIS VP L630 L650 only see page 35 Indicates DIS is activating c Battery level see page 21 Indicates the power left in the battery d Manual Focus see page 36 amp PICNIC c d e f n y g h N Indicates manual focus is on Ge 29 AUG 2001 2S Ten Auto Focus is not displayed E e BLC see page 37 x TAn Indicates BLC is activating f Program AE see page 38 Indicates Program AE mode is activating amp amp amp g a g Self record waiting timer VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only see page 15 Indicates 10 seconds timer h Self record recording timer VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only see page 15 30 seconds or END i Date see page 42 Displays the date the recording was made A Getting to Know Your Cam
28. e ENTER E For further adjustment repeat steps 7 8 9 11 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit the menus Notes W If you don t press a button within 30 seconds the setting will disappear E The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY REC or CUSTOM mode Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER Focus Slide the focus adjustment knob on the bottom of the VIEWFINDER to focus the image in the viewfinder Basic Shooting Playing back the tape on the LCD You can watch a recording on the LCD display Make sure that the battery pack is in place 1 Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the UW ES ae switch to select PLAYER mode SL ine oe 2 Insert the tape you wish to play 3 Open the LCD display and check that STOP is on the display Adjust the angle of the LCD display and adjust the brightness or the colour as necessary 4 Press the lt REW button to rewind the tape to the beginning E To stop REWIND press the lil STOP button W Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding 5 Press the Pil PLAY STILL button to start playback W You can see the video you shot on the LCD Wi To stop the PLAY operation press the MI STOP button Note You can also watch a recording on a TV screen For more on how to connectthe camcorder to a TV or VCR see page 52 A Basic Shooting Adjusting the LCD during PLAY The procedure for adjusting the LCD display in PLAYER mode is the same as tha
29. ead 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 Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery for at least two hours in a warm dry room If the DEW protection feature is unexpectedly activated and you want to override it Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared completely 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Remove the lithium battery 3 Put the lithium battery back 4 Re fit the battery pack A Specifications The design and technical specifications may be changed without notice VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 Recording system Video signal Usable cassette Tape speed Speed mode Recording time FF or REW time Image device Optical zoom ratio Focal length f F Filter diameter Focus system Macro Min Illumination LCD monitor Size Pic cell Method Connectors Video out Audio out External mic General Power requirements Power consumption Recording LCD ON Built in mic Built in speaker Operating temperature Dimension W H D Weight Video 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM Audio FM monaural system PAL colour CCIR standard VP L600 L600B 8 mm VP L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 Hi8 or 8
30. ep the recording on the cassette move the red tab back so that it no longer covers the hole Basic Shooting Making your First Recording Please make these preparations before shooting Have you connected a power source Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter Did you set power switch to CAMERA position Have you inserted a cassette see page 22 Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STANDBY is displayed in the OSD if the red tab of the cassette is closed STANDBY will not be displayed Did you open the LENS CAP Make sure the image you want to shoot appears in the LCD monitor Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for shooting see page 21 We recommend that beginners who are using the camcorder for the first time switch the EASY mode on To start shooting press the red START STOP button Shooting starts and REC should be displayed on the LCD Basic Shooting b To stop shooting press the red START STOP button again When recording stops STANDBY will be displayed on the LCD 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 STOPkutton 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 tape Edit Search You can view a recorded
31. erting and Ejecting a Cassette Basic Shooting Making yourfirstirecording 4 AAEE 23 Tips f0r Stabl recordiNg 2 nn 25 m Recording with the LCD display essent nnne nennen tentent tnnt tenentes 25 m Recording with the Viewflnider tnter tn tot tta tanta roto t rhet rato te i kr uh 25 Adjusting the LO D nore tn ne xt an REPRE FONTE FUTURO YE EEG NO ROTER E ES 26 Adjusting Focus ot the VIEWF INDER riter reet tette ente pene Mn ste Rire tna ret runden 27 Playing back the tape on the LCD rrt rr rrr en tia ann a 28 m Adjusting the LCD during PLAY sss tenente tentent 29 m Controlling the Sound from the Speaker sss teretes 29 m Viewing a Still PICIUG cocer pen rode Pare Dea PER ede ra Pede ine o e ERIT nn 29 I UCHLI SOA Cs se deett bro eut I NE m ATE 29 Advanced Shooting Z 00Ming nand E OTi ENER 30 Digital Zoom is EASY mode Tor Degihlhels come arri tet heremum RD ut dini BRE RM REDE EE 33 CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settings sss 34 A Table of Contents continued DIS Digital Image Stabilizer VP L630 L650 only sse 35 MF AF Manual Focus Auto Focus 36 BLC Back light compensation 37 Program AE Automatic Exposure 38 DS
32. his case replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type see page 17 WARNING When the lithium battery P becomes weak or dead please LITHIUM BATTERY MUST BE contact your local dealer The RECYCLED OR DISPOSED batteries have to be disposed OF PROPERLY of as chemical waste Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCD 1 Precautions when using the hancd strap High precision technology is used to manufacture the LCD display However there may be some tiny black specks red blue or green in colour that constantly appear on the LCD display These specks are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in anyway When using the LCD display outdoors or in direct sunlight it may be difficult to see In this case we recommend that you use the viewfinder The LCD display s OSD is turned off when the LCD is turned to the forward facing position It is very important to adjust the hand strap correctly so that the camera can be held steady see page 16 Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly as it may result in damaging the velcro locking system 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 head cleaning tape
33. hted Jr CUSTOM CLOCK g A ENGLISH HAVINGFUN H FRENCH 5 Press ENTER GERMAN E A list of available languages will appear 05 t TELAN RUSSIAN EXIT MENU Advanced Shooting 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to select the appropriate language Mm You may select languages from ENGLISH FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH RUSSIAN ENGLISH RUSSIAN 7 Press ENTER W Then the title list in the language you chose will appear A TI 8 Turn UP DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire s i ANNIVERSARY i CONGRATULATIONS i HAPPY BIRTHDAY 9 Press ENTER l HAPPY NEW YEAR WI The selected title will appear on the screen for ANGELN 2 3 seconds and will disappear At the same the camcorder will return to the menu mode Recording a Title Note B Make sure that you have selected a TITLE LCD ADJUST CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE CONTINUE f eu ins EA DUNES 1 Set power switch to CAMERA mode E Open the LCD monitor and adjust it to see comfortably Press MENU Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE OFF is highlighted Press ENTER to choose between OFF AUTO 10S and CONTINUE Press START STOP button to record the title with your picture E If you want to change recording time select title recording time OFF AUTO 10S CONTINUE on MENU C RESET 0 00 00 ta 4 En C1 RC Tn Notes M The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10
34. i Battery level recording mode counter date time DIS NI will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run E The word EASY will appear on the LCD at the same time However the Date Time will only be seen if it has been previously set DIS Nf will be displayed on VP L630 L650 only 31 JAN 2001 3 Press the START STOP button to start recording W Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings 4 Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off W The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to the EASY mode being switched on Notes E Inthe EASY mode the MENU MF DSE PAE BLC and FADE functions are not available W f you want to use these functions you must first switch the EASY mode off W The EASY mode settings are stored in the camera provided a good lithium battery has been installed A Advanced Shooting CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settings You can customize the settings and save them for future use W The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 7 ean dy CLOCK 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button to bring up the MENU list eX i TITLE 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CUSTOM SET is highlighted 4 Press the ENTER button the CUSTOM menu will appear TA LCD ADJUST W Set the status of each item to what you want GUSTEN 5 To exit the menu press the
35. ive image 7 MIRROR This mode cuts the image by half using the mirror effect 8 ART Adds a paint like effect called solarization to the image MOSAIC This mode gives the image a checkered design 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 Notes B DIS PIP and SNAP SHOT function will not operate in DSE mode E DSE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM modes A Advanced Shooting Selecting and recording DSE effects 1 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 Press the DSE button GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed Keep pressing the DSE button until the desired mode is displayed Press the START STOP button to start recording To exit the DSE functions press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE mode is displayed on the LCD Notes M It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode W DSE functions will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode W DIS PIP and SNAP SHOT function will not operate in DSE mode Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording DATE TIME Setting and recording the date time is only available in CAMERA mode 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 on the viewfinder or LCD Setting a DATE TIME Setting the DATE TIME is pos
36. l Zoom Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally Macro The macro function allows you to shoot your subject at close range EASY This mode enables even the beginner to easily make a recording see page 33 A Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front View 3 PLAY STILL LIGHT 2 EDIT REW 6 TAPE EJECT 13 VIDEO LIGHT 1 LENS 9 Remote Sensor 8 MIC Lens see page 63 EDIT REW EDIT works in STANDBY mode see page 24 REW works in PLAYER mode see page 54 PLAY STILL LIGHT see page 53 PLAY STILL works in PLAYER mode LIGHT works in CAMERA mode EDIT 6 FF EDIT works in STANDBY mode see page 24 FF works in PLAYER mode see page 54 DATE TIME STOP DATE TIME works in CAMERA mode see page 42 STOP works in PLAYER mode see page 53 TAPE EJECT see page 22 Use when ejecting the tape 10 11 12 13 4 EDIT FF 5 DATE TIME STOP 7 EVF 10 LCD 11 CUSTOM 12 EASY EVF Electronic Viewfinder MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode Remote Sensor VP L610 L610B L630 L650 only LCD see page 26 CUSTOM CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode EASY EASY works in CAMERA mode VIDEO LIGHT VP L630 L650 only Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View 24 BLC 14 MENU ON OFF 23 FADE 15 ENTER MF 20 SPEAKER f j Zus 16 UP DOWN Dial VOLUME 22 LCD Open 17 S VIDEO out 18 RAE 19 DSE 21 Lithium Battery 14 MENU ON OFF
37. 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 46 mm Inner Auto wide macro 0 3 lux visible 2 5 inch 62k TFT Mini jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms Unbalanced Mini jack 7 7 dBs imp less than 820 ohms Monaural 03 5 VP L630 L650 DC 8 4 V 1 5 A VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D 5 4W VP L630 5 9W VP L650 6 1W Condenser mic omni directional Dynamic 0 5 W standard 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 101 104 174 mm 750g Index A E ABROAD EASY n 33 AC POWER ADAPTER D EDIT 24 ADJUST LCD EJECT eee us 22 AF ns en S ENTER button 1 26 AUDIO aan EXTERNAL MIC inini ashi 63 AUTO FOCUSING AUTO MODE F AUTO POWER OFF nennen FADE IN een FADE OUT K FF FAST FORWARD FILTER DIAMETER us FOCAL LENGTH eene EG GHOS TU cutus nee 40 CAMERA a CASSETTE soa hoe nen HAND STRAP sss 16 CASSETTE HOLDER FTES PSP E A SERERE A EN TEE 53 CLEANING COLOUR LCD L CONTENTS COUNTER m CUSTOM extendit torni o ets vetare bas DATE roseo diio era line inen MIRROR eee eene DATE TIME e MOISTURE v DC CABLE MOSAIC a a e Rd es DEMO DEW ems DIGITAL ZOOM DIMENSION DIS DISPLAY DSE Index 0
38. nsation has disappeared com pletely see page 62 Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding the battery pack o p p ah 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 un necessery battery discharge It is a good idea to use the viewfinder instead of the LCD when shooting for a long time because the LCD uses more battery Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place 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 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 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 will flash for about five seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In t
39. ode 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Turn on the DIGITAL ZOOM see page 31 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU List will be displayed 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until PIP OFF is highlighted 5 Press ENTER the PIP ON and a small screen should appear 6 Check which part you are shooting on the PIP screen and move the Zoom button to the T position to activate LCD ADJUST the DIGITAL ZOOM mode CUSTOM CLOCK W Start recording by pressing the START STOP button when the portion you want to shoot appears 7 Setting PIP ON to OFF in the MENU will make the small screen disappear and switch the PIP mode off Notes M The PIP screen will be recorded if it is activated while recording W The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY REC or CUSTOM mode m PIP function will not operate in DSE mode Advanced Shooting Snap Shot VP L630 L650 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 CAMERA mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the SNAP SHOT button when you have the image you wish to photograph in the shot W Be careful not to shake your camcorder because the image will be affected by any movement 3 Once the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed your camcorder will automatically return to STANDBY mode after approximatly 6 second
40. onds 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 in available battery time 1 Move the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom 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 You can record a subject that is at least 1 mm away from the lens surface in the wide angle position If you cannot get a sharp focus in telephoto zoom move the lever to the W side until the focus is sharp A Advanced Shooting Digital Zoom Digital Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode Magnification above 22x is achieved using digital technology The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the T side It is recommend that you use the DIS VP L630 L650 feature with the DIGITAL ZOOM for picture stability see page 35 doo LCD ADJUST gt il 500 Ea RO i D ZOOM WHT BAL DIPLAY D TIME TITLE EXIT MENU 1 Set power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 BW Open the LCD display and adjust it so that you can see it comfortably 2 Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is switched on see page 32 3 When you move the ZOOM lever to the side labeled T the picture will be magnified upto a maximum of 500 times normal size u Hwg shows the digital zoom are
41. ontrol 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 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 Preparing 1 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode 3 E E ex i H pe es if n A A A m 2 Press the Self Timer button on the remote until the appropriate setting is displayed on the LCD B WAIT 10S SELF 30S B WAIT 10S SELF END 3 To start the delayed recording press the START STOP button After waiting for 10 seconds recording starts If you have selected SELF 30S recording stops automatically after 30 seconds If you have selected SELF END press START STOP again when you wish to stop recording Note When using the timer pressing the START STOP button again cancel s the timer function Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap Hand Strap tis very important to adjust the hand strap correctly to ensure the camera can be held steady during use The hand strap enables you to Hold the camcorder in a stable comfortable position Press the Zoom and the red Record button without having
42. roximately Approximately Approximately 260 minutes 390 minutes 240 minutes 340 minutes 230 minutes 320 minutes The continuous recording times given in the table are approximate Actual recording time may differ depending on 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 charged 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 leave in direct sunlight Do not connect of the battery pack kd 2 M E A Preparing Display of Battery Level The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack Fully charged 10 4096 consumed 40 6096 consumed 60 8096 consumed prepare a charged one 5 80 9596 consumed change the battery 6 10096 consumed camcorder will turn off soon change the battery as soon as possible Bom 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 environmen
43. s E You can check the remaining available SNAP SHOT space by looking at the time displayed on the Screen E To stop SNAP SHOT shooting press the SNAP SHOT button again E f the camcorder is knocked or shaken while taking a SNAP SHOT the image may be blurred W The SNAP SHOT is activated during shooting E The still image will be displayed on the display if the SNAP SHOT button is pressed in CAMERA mode but no tape has been inserted in your camcorder W The SNAP SHOT function will not operate in EASY MENU or CUSTOM mode A Advanced Shooting White Balance any shooting condition WHITE BALANCE WHT BAL is a recording function that preserves the unique colour of the object in 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 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode Turn the UP DOWN dial until WHT BAL AUTO is highlighted 4 Press ENTER W You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button 5 Press the MENU ON OFF button to exit Note the WHITE BALANCE setting Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be displayed 9 i a gt A V n S HY
44. sible 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 Setthe power switch to CAMERA mode see page 18 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button the MENU list will be displayed A Op ADJUST CLOCK TITLE 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CLOCK SET j ant LCD ADJUST is highlighted N H CUSTOM EXIT MENU 5 Press ENTER W The DATE and TIME are displayed W The area blinking indicates which part of the DATE or iB 000 TIME can be edited The year will be the first area to blink m 29 AUG 209 CLOCK SET 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set a desired year aay CLOCK SET 0 00 29 AUG 2005 A Advanced Shooting 7 Press ENTER con CLOCK SET WE The month setting will blink D JH bf 29 AUG 2005 8 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set the desired month UC CLOCK SET 0 00 29 SEP 2005 9 Press ENTER A Ip CLOCK SET Wi The day setting will blink ob SEP 2005 10 You set the day hour and minute by following the same procedures used for setting the year and month 11 Pressing ENTER after setting the minutes causes the clock setting screen to 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 see page
45. st is visable 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 40 and 41 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 Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyepiece 1 Pull the viewfinder up and 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 Replace the Eyepiece on the VIEWFINDER 5 Replace and tighten the screw gt Cleaning the LCD panel Open the LCD display panel and wipe it gently with a soft cloth Be careful not to damage the display A 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 Normal Picture b c Noisy Picture If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type head cleaning cassette Set the power switch to PLAYER mode Insert the
46. sure T T The PROGRAM AE function only works in CAMERA mode The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recording conditions There are 6 automatic exposure modes AUTO mode Wi Auto balance between the subject and the background M Used in normal conditions W The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 250 second depending on the picture SPORTS mode amp J Wi For shooting people or objects moving quickly you should be able to playback the picture in slow motion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur PORTRAIT mode 9 Wi For focusing on the subject and not the background The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors W The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 1000 second depending on the picture SPOTLIGHT mode Wi To shoot correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture E The shutter speed is 1 50 second SAND SNOW mode amp Wi For shooting when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflected light from sand or snow W The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 250 second depending on the picture HSS High Speed Shutter mode 37 Wi For shooting fast moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games M You may need to light the shooting area Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE Automatic Exposure mode
47. t The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured using a fully charged battery pack in 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature 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 A charge 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 Preparing Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette There are several cassette types depending on Colour system used VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 PAL Recording playback time Hi8 8mm VP L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 is Hi8 Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Check to see if the battery pack is in place or AC adapter is connected 1 Press EJECT button The compartment opens automatically Insert the cassette with the transparent window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 2 Press PUSH mark until the compartment clicks into place Note When you have recorded a cassette that you wish to keep you can protect it from being accidentally erased a Recording Impossible Protection Push the red tab on the cassette to cover up the opening b Recording possible If you no longer wish to ke
48. t for adjusting it in CAMERA mode except that the power switch must be set to PLAYER instead of CAMERA Please refer to page 26 Controlling the sound from the speaker You can hear your video s audio track through the built in speaker when using the LCD display for playback The speaker s volume is controlled by the UP DOWN dial on the camcorder The speaker will not work if the LCD display is closed If the speaker does not work properly check the following W Is the LCD monitor closed E Is the volume level adjusted correctly W Is the speaker switched off see page 55 Notes B Lower the volume if vibration from the built in speaker causes screen disturbance W The Volume settings will automatically disappear 2 seconds in no further adjustments are made Viewing a Still Picture W Press PI PLAY STILL button during playback E To resume playback press the Pll PLAY STILL button again Picture Search E Keep pressing gt gt FF or lt a REW button during playback E To resume normal playback release the button Advanced Shooting Zooming In and Out Zoom is only available in CAMERA mode Zooming is a technique that lets you magnify the size of the subject in the picture For a more professional looking recording don t use the zoom function too often There are two zoom speeds to suit different needs E Gradual zoom 9 12 seconds from TELE WIDE to WIDE TELE E High Speed zoom 3 6 sec
49. to PLAYER mode 3 Insert the tape you want to watch B Make sure that STOP is displayed 4 Press the Pll PLAY STILL button B The picture should appear on the TV after 2 to 3 seconds Mm Press B STOP to stop playing E lf the tape reaches its end during playback the tape will rewind automatically Notes Vibration from the built in speaker can cause picture distortion It is best to turn the built in speaker off when your camcorder is connected to the TV The playback system Hi8 8mm is selected automatically depending on the tape format VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D L630 L650 can playback both Hi8 and 8mm This camcorder does not support LP recording and playback Playing back the Tape Various Functions in PLAYER mode To view a STILL picture Playback pause Press ll PLAY STILL button during playback To resume playback press PI PLAY STILL button again 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 drum wear To locate a scene picture search Press gt FF or lt lt REW buttons during playback To resume normal playback release the buttons Zero RETURN VP L610 L610B L630 L650 The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0 00 00 automatically 1 Setthe power switch to PLAYER mode B Make sure that STOP is displayed 2 Press
50. 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 back up again A Preparing Shoulder Strap The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety Insert each end of the strap into the hooks on the camcorder 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 Note The holder must be inserted in the correct The lithium battery maintains the clock function title and preset contents of the memory even ifthe 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 for about 5 seconds when you set the power switch to CAMERA In this case replace the lithium battery with CR2025 type Take out the holder from the lithium battery compartment Insert the amp side of the lithium battery toward the bottom of the holder Reinsert the holder into the lithium battery compartment direction or it will not fit properly Warning Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of the children Should the battery be swallowed consult a
51. ts a few common situations the corresponding level of brightness and 1 2 3 4 5 any associated recommendations Snow covered mountains or fields 100 000 ND filter recommended Sandy beach on a hot summer s day 100 000 Ona sunny day in the middle of the afternoon 35 000 Ona gloomy day an hour after the sunrise 2 000 Office with fluorescent lighting near 1 000 to a window Ona sunny day an hour before the sunset 1 000 Department store counter 500 to 700 Room lit by two 30W fluorescent lights 300 Video light recommended Arcade at night 150 to 200 Video light required Candle light 10 to 15 i After Shooting Eject the tape that you have shot see page 22 If you want to protect the tape against accidental erasing move the red tab on the cassette over the hole Set the POWER switch to OFF Close the LENS cover Remove the BATTERY PACK from the camcorder Playing back the Tape To view a tape that you have recorded Playback function works in PLAYER mode only There are two ways to see a tape Wi To view on the LCD recommended for outdoor use E To view on a TV monitor recommended for indoor use Viewing on the LCD display It is practical to view a tape using the LCD display if away from a tv or outdoors see page 28 Viewing on a TV monitor Itis better to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors To play a tape back the TV must feature a
52. witch the camcorder off The charging LED next a5 to the DC IN socket will start blinking to indicate T the battery is charging Flashing once a second The battery is less than 5096 charged Flashing twice a second The battery is 50 75 charged Flashing three times a second The battery is 75 100 charged Constantly on Charging is complete On for a second and off for a second There is an error and the charger needs to be reset Remove and replace the DC supply to the camera If the problem continues contact the nearest service agent 5 Ifrecharging is completed separate the camcorder AC power adapter and battery pack E Even if the power is turned off battery will be discharged Note The battery pack may be slightly charged at the time of purchase A Preparing Using the Battery Pack Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type VP L600 L600B L610 L610B L610D VP L630 VP L650 Battery LCD ON LCD OFF LCD ON LCD OFF LCD ON LCD OFF Type EVF OFF EVF ON EVF OFF EVF ON EVF OFF EVF ON SB L110A Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately 2 90 minutes 130 minutes 80 minutes 120 minutes 80 minutes 110 minutes SB L160 Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately Approximately 130 minutes 190 minutes 120 minutes 170 minutes 110 minutes 160 minutes SB L320 Approximately Approximately Approximately App
53. you to solve the problem take a note of E The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder W Your warranty if applicable Then contact your nearest authorized service centre Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot switch the Check the battery pack see page 19 camcorder on or the AC power adapter see page 18 Start Stop does not Check the POWER set it to CAMERA operate while shooting You have reached the end of the cassette Check the record protection tab on the cassette see page 22 The camcorder goes You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY off automatically 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 The atmospheric temperature is too low see page 21 quickly exhausted 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 The battery pack is fully discharged cassette from the A mechanical fault may have occurred see page 59 compartment The DATE TIME indicator The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up flashes more than 2 times see page 17 when you set the camcorder to CAMERA The playback picture The video heads might be dirty see page 57 is in poor quality You can do nothing A mechanical fault may have occurred see page 59 with the camcorder Trou

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