ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Video Camcorder Videocámara 8mm 8mm VP-W60/W61/W63 VP-W60 VP-W60/W61/W63 STAR STOPT/ PLAY STILL Hi VP-W60 DIS SE TIM LF ER CO UN RESETER T WIDE ZE RETURO RN TELE VP-W61/W63 Owner’s Instruction Book Before operating the unit, please read this instruction book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Table of Contents Tabla de Contenido Precautions and Safety Instructions Avisos e instrucciones de seguridad Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features ...................................................................................................8 Descriptions ■ Front View/Side View/Rear View..........................................9, 10, 11 ■ OSD (On Screen Display) .............................................................12 Accessories Supplied with Camcorder..................
ENGLISH Table of Contents ESPAÑOL (continued) Tabla de Contenido (continuación) DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 only) ..........................................33 MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus)........................................................34 BLC.........................................................................................................35 Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ........................................................36 DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode .
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Precautions and Safety Instructions Avisos e instrucciones de seguridad Taking care of the battery pack ✤ Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. ✤ The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Precautions regarding the LENS ✤ Do not let the LENS point toward the sun.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Precautions and Safety Instructions Avisos e instrucciones de seguridad Precautions regarding 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) Unintended rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Precautions and Safety Instructions Avisos e instrucciones de seguridad Precautions regarding the battery pack Avisos relativos a la batería ✤ 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 unexpected battery discharge.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Precautions and Safety Instructions Avisos e instrucciones de seguridad Precautions regarding the hand strap ✤ It is very important to adjust the hand strap for better shooting. (see page 16) ✤ Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly, the buckle may be damaged. Precautions regarding the video head cleaning ✤ To ensure normal recording and clear picture, clean the video heads. When playing back the pictures , if they are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder Features Your camcorder has many features for shooting and playing back. Snap Shot (VP-W63 only) The Snap Shot function lets you shoot an object at a standstill for a limited time in Camera mode. (see page 46) PIP (VP-W63 only) The PIP function shows where the center of image is while shooting in Digital Zoom of the Camera mode. (see page 45) BLC BLC for VP-W60/W61/W63.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara Front View Vista Frontal 3. PLAY/STILL 4. EDIT 2. EDIT 5. DATE/TIME (STOP) (REW) (FF) 7. EVF 6. TAPE EJECT 1. LENS 9. Remote Sensor 8. MIC 11. CUSTOM 10. EASY 1. Lens (see page 60) 6. TAPE EJECT (see page 22) 1. Lente (Consulte la página 60) Use when ejecting the tape. 2. EDIT (REW) EDIT works in STANDBY mode. (see page 24) REW works in PLAYER mode. (see page 52) 3.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Side View Conozca su videocámara Vista lateral 12. BATTERY EJECT 16. P.AE 18. BLC 13. MENU ON/OFF 19. FADE 14. ENTER (MF) 15. UP/DOWN Dial 20. DC Jack 21. Recharging Indicator 17. DSE 22. S-VIDEO Out 23. Lithium Battery 12. BATTERY EJECT 13. MENU ON/OFF (see page 30) MENU ON/OFF works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode. 18. BLC (see page 35) BLC works in CAMERA mode. 19. FADE (see page 44) FADE works in CAMERA mode. 14.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara Rear View Vista trasera 33. D.ZOOM (SNAP SHOT) 24. ZOOM 26. Hooks for Shoulder Strap 25. Cassette compartment 27. AUDIO/VIDEO out 31. START/STOP 32. Battery pack compartment 29. Hand Strap 28. LENS cap 30. POWER Switch 25. Cassette compartment 31. START/STOP (see page 23) START/STOP works in CAMERA mode. 26. Hooks for shoulder strap (see page 17) 32. Battery pack compartment (see page 19) 27.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara OSD (On Screen Display) OSD (Visualizador en pantalla) ✤ Usted puede activar/desactivar el OSD en el menu Display on/off. ✤ Las funciones TITLE, DATE/TIME, EASY y CUSTOM pueden ser usadas incluso con el OSD desactivado. ✤ El OSD aparece tanto en el visor como en el monitor. ✤ You can turn the OSD on/off by setting the Display menu on/off.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Camcorder OSD (On Screen Display) j. ESPAÑOL Conozca su videocámara OSD (Visualizador en pantalla) Time (see page 40) Indicates the time of the shooting. j. k. Title (see page 42) Indicates the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene. k. l. Self diagnosis (see page 56) (TAPE, TAPE END) Checks the operation of the Camcorder. l. m. DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 38) Indicates the DSE mode is activating.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Accessories Supplied with Camcorder Accesorios suministrados con la videocámara Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your camcorder. Basic Accessories 1. AC Power Adapter. (see page 18) 2. AC cord. (see page 18) 3. Battery Pack. (see page 19) 4. Audio/Video Cable. (see page 50) 5. Shoulder strap. (see page 17) 6. Instruction Book. 7. Remote Control. (see page 15) (VP-W61/W63) 8. Lithium Battery for Remote Control.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Getting to Know Your Camcorder Conozca su videocámara Remote Control (VP-W61/W63) Mando a distancia (VP-W61/W63) Description of Parts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Preparing 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. Configuración de la videocámara 1. Ponga el interruptor de encendido en modo CAMERA. 1 CAMERA 2. Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder: 2 ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-30S ■ WAIT-10S/SELF-END START/ STOP DISPLAY SELF TIMER COUNTER RESET WIDE ZERO STILL RETURN TELE WAIT-10S SELF-30S 3. Press START/STOP button to start 3 the timer. : After waiting for 10 seconds, recording starts.
ENGLISH Preparing Shoulder Strap ✤ The Shoulder Strap allows you to carry your camcorder with complete safety. 1. Insert each end of the strap into the hooks o the camcorder. 2. Put the end of each strap through the buckle, adjust the length of the strap, then pull it tight in the buckle. Lithium Battery Installation ✤ The lithium battery maintains the clock function, title and preset contents of the memory; even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Preparing Configuración de la videocámara Connecting the Power Source Conexión a la fuente de energía ✤ There are two ways to connect power source. - Using the AC Power Adapter : used for indoor shooting. - Using the Battery Pack: used for outdoor shooting. To use the AC Power Adapter Uso del Adaptador de corriente AC 1. Connect the AC Power Adapter to a AC cord. 1 2. Connect the AC cord to a wall socket.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Preparing Configuración de la videocámara To use the Battery Pack Para el uso de la batería How long will the battery last for shooting? ¿Qué duración tendrá la batería para filmar? ✤ La frecuencia con que se usan las lentes de zoom. Prepare tantas baterías como sea posible ✤ Depends on how often you are likely to use the zoom feature during recording. Recarga de la batería Recharging the Battery Pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. 2.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Preparing Configuración de la videocámara Using the Battery Pack Uso de la batería Table of continuous recording time based on model and battery type Tabla de tiempo de grabación contínuo basada en el modelo y tipo de batería.
ENGLISH Preparing Display of Battery Level ✤ The battery level display indicates the amount of power remaining in the battery pack. 1. 2. 3. 4. Fully charged 10%~45% consumed 45%~70% consumed 70%~90% consumed (prepare a charged one) 5. 90%~95% consumed (change the battery) 6. 100% consumed (camcorder will turn off soon, change the battery as soon as possible) ✤ Please refer to the table on page 20 for approximate continuous recording times.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Preparing Configuración de la videocámara Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette Introducir y extraer un videocasete ✤ There are several cassette types, depending on: - Colour system used - Recording/Playback time - Hi8/8mm (VP-W61/W63 is Hi8). ✤ Existen diferentes tipos de videocasetes dependiendo de: - Sistema de color utilizado - Tiempo de filmación y reproducción. - Hi8/8mm (VP-W61/W63 es Hi8).
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Basic Shooting Filmación básica Making your First Recording Filmando por primera vez Please make these preparations before shooting. ■ Did you connect a power source? (Battery Pack or AC Power Adapter) Asegúrese de que ha preparado adecuadamente la videocámara.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Basic Shooting Filmación básica b. To stop shooting, press the red START/STOP button again. When Shooting stops, STANDBY should be displayed on the Viewfinder. STBY Y:YY:YY b. Para detener la filmación, pulse de nuevo el botón START/STOP. La filmación se detendrá y el indicador STANDBY aparecerá en el visor. 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.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Basic Shooting Filmación básica Tips for Stable Image Shooting Consejos para la filmación con imágenes estables ■ ■ While shooting, it is very important to hold the camcorder correctly. For stable shooting, fix the LENS cap firmly by clipping it on the hand strap. (refer to figure) ■ ■ Mientras filma, es muy importante sujetar la videocámara correctamente. Para la filmación estable, asegure la tapa del lente con firmeza enganchándola en la correa de sujeción para la mano.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Basic Shooting Filmación básica Playing back the tape on the CAMCORDER Reproducción de la cinta en videocámara ✤ You can monitor the playback picture on the Viewfinder. ✤ Make sure that the battery pack is in place. 1. Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to PLAYER mode. ✤ Puede reproducir las imágenes filmadas en el visor. ✤ Asegúrese de que la batería está instalada correctamente. 1.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Basic Shooting Filmación básica Viewing a Still Picture Ver una imagen fija ■ ■ Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. To resume playback, press the (PLAY/STILL) button again. ■ Keep pressing (FF) or button during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button. Pulse el botón la reproducción. ■ Para reiniciar la reproducción, pulse de nuevo el botón (PLAY/STILL).
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Zooming In and Out Lejos y Cerca ✤ Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the picture. For more professional looking recordings, do not use the zoom function too often.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Digital Zoom ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ Zoom Digital Digital Zoom works in CAMERA mode only. More than 22x zoom is performed digitally. The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side. We recommend that you use the DIS (VP-W63) feature with the DIGITAL zoom for picture stability. (see page 33) W T ➔ ✤ ✤ ✤ ✤ El zoom sólo funciona en modo CAMERA. El zoom de más de 22x funciona digitalmente.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Setting the DIGITAL ZOOM ON/OFF (VP-W63) Configuración del ZOOM ON/OFF DIGITAL (VP-W63) ✤ The DIGITAL ZOOM feature is explained on page 29. ✤ La funcion de ZOOM DIGITAL se explica en la pagina 29. 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 1. Ponga el interruptor de encendido en modo CAMERA. 2. Press MENU ON/OFF button. ■ The MENU list will appear. (MENU) CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE....................OFF DIS ......................OFF PIP....
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting EASY Mode (for Beginners) ✤ Even a beginner can take a picture easily using the EASY mode. ■ The EASY mode only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. By pressing the EASY button, all the functions of the camera will be set to off and the recording settings will be set to the following basic mode. ■ Battery level, recording mode, counter, date/time DIS ( ) will be displayed as the camcorder starts to run.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings ✤ You can customize the settings and save them for future use. ■ The CUSTOM function only operates in CAMERA mode. 1. 2. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. Press the MENU ON/OFF button, to bring up the MENU list. Turn the UP/DOWN dial until CUSTOM..........SET is highlighted. Press the ENTER button, the CUSTOM menu will appear. ■ Set the status of each item to what you want.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 only) ✤ The DIS function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer) is a handshake compensation function that compensates for any shaking or moving of the hand holding the camcorder (within reasonable limits).
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) Enfoque Manual/Automático ✤ The MF/AF function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ In most situations, it is better to use the Automatic Focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your shooting. ✤ Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing inadequate. ✤ La función Enfoque manual/automático funciona sólo en el modo CAMERA.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada 4. Turn MF dial up or down until the object is focused. 4. Girar el disco selector hacia arriba y abajo hasta que el objeto sea enfocado. 5. You can get a sharp picture after zooming out. 5. Puede obtener una imagen nítida después de alejarla con el zoom. 6. To return to AF(Auto Focus), press MF button again. 6. Para volver al modo de enfoque automático (AF), pulse de nuevo el botón Enfoque manual.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) PROGRAMA AE (Exposición Automática) ✤ The PROGRAM AE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and apertures to suit different shooting conditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field. ✤ There are 6 automatic exposure modes. ✤ La función PROGRAMA AE sólo funciona en modo CAMERA.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Setting the PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure) mode 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. 2. Press the P.AE button, the ( displayed. 3. Press the P.AE button until the appropriate symbol is displayed. ( ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ) ■ No Display : Full Auto mode. Ajustando el modo PROGRAM AE (Exposicion automatica) 1. Ajuste el power switch en modo CAMERA. ) symbol will be Notes: ■ Filmación avanzada The screen status that is changed by the P.AE button will be recorded on the tape.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode DSE (Efecto Digital Especial) en modo CAMERA ✤ The digital effects enable you to give a creative look to your shooting 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.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Selecting and recording DSE effects Seleccionar y grabar efectos DSE 1. Set the power switch to CAMERA mode. (see page 18) STBY X:XX:XX SEPIA 2. Press the DSE button, GHOST or SEPIA will be displayed. 1. Ajuste el power switch en modo CAMERA. (ver pag. 18) 2. Pulse la tecla DSE, GHOST o SEPIA aperecerán. 3. Mantenga pulsada la tecla DSE, hasta que aparezca el efecto o modo deseado. 3.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Setting and Recording DATE/TIME ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada Configurar y grabar una FECHA/HORA ✤ Setting and recording the date/time feature works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ You can record the date/time on the tapes, so you will know when it was made. The date and time are recorded whenever they are displayed on the viewfinder. ✤ Configurar y grabar la función de fecha/hora sólo funciona en el modo CAMERA.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting 7. Press ENTER. ■ The month to be reset will blink. ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada ● CLOCK SETTING ● 7. Pulse ENTER. ■ Parpadeará el mes para ser configurado. 12:00 AM 29. AUG. 2005 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to set the desired month. ● CLOCK SETTING ● 8. Gire el disco selector UP/DOWN para introducir el mes deseado. 12:00 AM 29. SEP. 2005 9. Press ENTER. ■ The day to be reset will blink. 10.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Selecting and Recording a Title ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada Selección y grabación de un título ✤ 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. ✤ La selección y grabación de un TITLE funciona sólo en el modo CAMERA. ✤ La función TITLE le permite seleccionar un título almacenado en la memoria de la cámara.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting 6. Turn the UP/DOWN dial to select the appropriate language. ■ You may select languages from ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ITALIAN/ SPANISH/RUSSIAN. 7. Press ENTER. ■ Then, the title list in the language you chose will appear. 8. Turn UP/DOWN dial to whichever TITLE you desire. 9. Press ENTER. ■ The selected title will appear on the screen for 2 ~ 3 seconds and will disappear. At the same, the camcorder will return to the menu mode.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Fade In and Out Entrada y Salida gradual ✤ The FADE function works in CAMERA mode only. ✤ 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. ✤ La función FADE sólo funciona en modo CAMERA .
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada PIP (Imagen a Imagen, solo VP-W63) PIP (Picture-in-Picture; VP-W63 only) ✤ The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature works in combination with the DIGITAL ZOOM function by using a small, super imposed screen to show an image that is wider than the image being shot. This should help you to get a more clear idea of what you are shooting. - The PIP function works in CAMERA mode only.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Snap Shot(VP-W63 only) Filmación Instantánea (sólo VP-W63) ✤ 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 operates in the CAMERA mode. ✤ Con la función de SNAP SHOT, se puede filmar un objeto fijo con una duración como la de una cámara de filmación normal. - La funcion SNAP SHOT opera en el modo CAMERA. 1. Set power switch to CAMERA mode. 1.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada White Balance Balance de blancos ✤ WHITE BALANCE is a shooting function that preserves the unique colour of the object in any shooting condition. ✤ You may select the appropriate WHITE BALANCE mode to obtain good quality colour of the image. - AUTO: This mode is generally used to control the WHITE BALANCE automatically. - INDOOR: It controls WHITE BALANCE according to the indoor ambience.
ENGLISH Advanced Shooting Demonstration ESPAÑOL Filmación avanzada Demostración ✤ Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. ✤ The DEMO function is only available in CAMERA mode when you are not shooting. ✤ The Demonstration operates repeatedly until the POWER switch is set to OFF.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Advanced Shooting Filmación avanzada Técnicas de iluminación Lighting Techniques When you use your camcorder, there are only two possible shooting environments. - Normale Aufnahme oder Aufnahme durch einen 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.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Playing back the Tape Reproducir una cinta ✤ To view a tape that you have recorded. ✤ Playback function works in PLAYER mode only. ■ To see with TV monitor: recommended for indoor use. ✤ Para ver una cinta que haya filmado. ✤ La función Reproducir funciona sólo en el modo PLAYER. ■ En el monitor de TV: recomendada para uso en interiores. To see with TV monitor Para ver con el monitor de TV ✤ It is practical to use a TV monitor to view tapes indoors.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Playing back the Tape Reproducir una cinta Notes: Notas: ■ ■ VP-W60/W61/W63 feature a monaural audio system. If your TV or VCR are stereo, connect the audio cable to 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. ■ ■ VP-W60/W61/W63 disponen de un sistema de audio monaural.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Playing back the Tape Reproducir una cinta Various Functions in PLAYER mode Funciones varias en el modo PLAYER To view a STILL picture (Playback pause) - Press (PLAY/STILL) button during playback. - To resume playback, press button again. Ver una imagen STILL (Pausa en la reproducción) PLAY/STILL (PLAY/STILL) - Pulse el botón reproducción. (PLAY/STILL) durante la - Para reiniciar la reproducción, pulse de nuevo el botón (PLAY/STILL).
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Playing back the Tape Reproducir una cinta DSE in PLAYER mode DSE en modo PLAYER ✤ 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 38 and 39. Note: ✤ The GHOST, STROBE, NEG., MIRROR, MOSAIC, CINEMA and WIDE(16:9) effects will not operate when your camcorder is in PLAYER mode.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Maintenance Mantenimiento Cleaning the Video Heads Limpieza de los cabezales del vídeo ✤ 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 the dried type cassette cleaner. 1. 2. 3. 4. a ✤ Para asegurar filmaciones normales e imágenes claras, limpie los cabezales de vídeo.
ENGLISH 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: ESPAÑOL Utilizar la videocámara en el extranjero Utilizar la videocámara en el extranjero ✤ Cada país o zona tiene su propio sistema eléctrico o de color de televisión.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Troubleshooting Check Resolución de problemas Troubleshooting Check Resolución de problemas ✤ Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. ✤ Antes de ponerse en contacto con un centro de servicio, efectúe las sencillas verificaciones siguientes. Le pueden ahorrar el tiempo y el dinero de una visita innecesaria.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Troubleshooting Check Checking Resolución de problemas ✤ If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to trouble shoot the problem. ✤ If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of: ■ The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder. ■ Your warranty, if applicable. ✤ Then contact your nearest authorized service centre.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Troubleshooting Check Explanation/Solution Symptom The playback picture is poor. ◆ The video heads might be dirty. (see page 54) You can do nothing with the camcorder. ◆ Mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 56) A vertical stripe appears when you shoot a bright subject against a dark background. (candle flame, for example) ◆ The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Troubleshooting Check Resolución de problemas Moisture Condensation Condensación de la humedad ✤ If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder has the built-in moistur sensor.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Specifications Especificaciones ✤ These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. ✤ Estas especificaciones técnicas y diseños pueden ser cambiados sin notficación. System 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.
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Index Índice -A- -E- -A- -E- ABROAD ..................................55 AC POWER ADAPTER ............18 AF ..............................................34 AUDIO ......................................50 AUTO FOCUSING ....................34 AUTO MODE ............................36 AUTO POWER OFF ..................24 EASY ........................................31 EDIT ..........................................24 EJECT ......................................
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Index Índice -O- OPERATION MODE ..................13 OSD ..........................................12 -PPAL ............................................55 PIP ............................................45 PLAY..........................................51 PLAYER ....................................51 PORTRAIT MODE ....................36 POWER CONSUMPTION ........60 POWER REQUIREMENT ........60 POWER SWITCH......................18 PROGRAM AE ..........................36 -RRECHARGING ......
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