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Video Camcorder
8mm
COLOUR LCD
8mm
VP-L700U/L700/L710/
L750/L750D/L770
VP-L700U
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VP-L700/L710/L750
L750D/L770
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit, please read
this instruction book thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
ELECTRONICS
VP-L700U/L700/L710/
L750/L750D/L770
VP-L700U
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VP-L700/L710/L750
L750D/L770
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This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
AD68-00441H
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Table of Contents
Precautions and Safety Instructions
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features .............................................................................................8
Descriptions
I Front View/Side View/Rear View ..............................9, 10, 11
I OSD (On Screen Display) ..................................................12
Accessories Supplied with Your Camcorder ...................................14
Remote Control (VP-L710/L750/L750D/L770 only) ........................15
I Self Recording with the Remote Control ............................15
Preparing
Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap................................16
Lithium Battery Installation...............................................................17
Connecting a Power Source............................................................18
I To use the AC Power Adapter.............................................18
I To use the Battery Pack......................................................19
Using the Battery Pack ....................................................................20
I The time table of Continuous Recording time ....................20
I Display of Battery Level ......................................................21
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette ..................................................22
Basic Shooting
Making your first recording ..............................................................23
Tips for Stable recording..................................................................25
I Recording with the LCD display..........................................25
I Recording with the Viewfinder ............................................25
Adjusting the LCD............................................................................26
Adjusting Focus of the VIEWFINDER.............................................27
Playing back the tape on the LCD ..................................................28
I Adjusting the LCD during PLAY..........................................29
I Controlling the Sound from the Speaker ............................29
I Viewing a Still Picture..........................................................29
I Picture Search.....................................................................29
Advanced Shooting
Zooming In and Out.........................................................................30
Digital Zoom.....................................................................................31
EASY mode (for beginners).............................................................33
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings.........34
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-L750/L750D/L770 only) .............35
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) ................................................36
BLC (Back light compensation) .......................................................37
Program AE (Automatic Exposure) .................................................38
DSE (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 (VP-L750/L750D/L770 only) .....................................................47
Snap Shot (VP-L750/L750D/L770 only)..........................................48
White Balance..................................................................................49
Demonstration..................................................................................50
Setting the Date/Title Colour............................................................51
Lighting Techniques .........................................................................52
Playing back the Tape
Viewing on the LCD.........................................................................53
Viewing on a TV monitor .................................................................53
Various Functions in PLAYER mode...............................................55
Adjusting the LCD............................................................................56
Setting the Speaker ON/OFF ..........................................................56
DSE in PLAYER mode ....................................................................57
Maintenance
Cleaning and careing for your Camcorder ......................................57
I Cleaning the Viewfinder .....................................................57
I Cleaning the LCD Panel .....................................................57
I Cleaning the Video Heads .................................................58
I Storing the Camcorder........................................................58
USB interface (VP-L770 only)..................................59
Installing USB Media 2.0 program ..................................................60
Using Your Camcorder Abroad .............................63
Troubleshooting Check
Self Diagnosis Display ....................................................................64
Checking ..........................................................................................65
Moisture Condensation....................................................................67
Specifications ................................................................68
Index ...............................................................................69
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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.
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1) LCD screen closed.
2) Standard recording 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.
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Precautions regarding the LENS
Do not point the LENS toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage the CCD
(Charge Coupled Device).
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder
1) Do not place the camcorder
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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.
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3) Over rotation may cause damage to the viewfinder.
Precautions regarding moisture condensation
1) A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature
may cause condensation to form inside the
camcorder.
for example:
I When you take the camcorder from cold
temper ature outside to warm temperature
inside during the winter.
I When you take the camcorder from cool
temper ature inside to hot temperature
outside during the summer.
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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.
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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 condensation has disappeared
completely. (see page 67)
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the battery pack
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 swallowed,
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 this case, replace the lithium
battery with CR2025 type. (see page 17)
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LITHIUM BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
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* When the lithium battery
becomes weak or dead please
contact your local dealer.
The batteries have to be
disposed of as chemical waste.
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Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCD
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) The LCD display's OSD is turned off when
the LCD is turned to the forward facing
position.
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Precautions when using the hand strap
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.
Do not use the wet type of head cleaner as it may damage the
video heads. (see page 58)
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.
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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Features
Your camcorder has many features available when recording or
during playback.
Snap Shot (VP-L750/L750D/L770 only)
The Snap Shot function allows you to take a still picture as well as
time limited audio. (see page 48)
PIP (VP-L750/L750D/L770 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)
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-L750/L750D/L770 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)
Digital Zoom
Zooms more than 22x are performed digitally. (see page 31)
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.
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