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Video Camcorder
8mm
8mm
VP-W70/W70U/W71/W75/W75D
VP-W70/W70U/W71/W75/W75D
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VP-W70U
VP-W70/W71/
W75/W75D
Owner’s Instruction Book
Before operating the unit,
please read this instruction
book thoroughly, and retain it
for future reference.
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VP-W70U
VP-W70/W71/
W75/W75D
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This product meets the intent of
Directive 89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE.
89/336 CEE, 73/23 CEE, 93/68 CEE0
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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 Camcorder.....................................14
Remote Control (VP-W71/W75/W75D 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 Table of approximate continuous recording time..........20
I Battery Level display.....................................................21
Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette.............................................22
Basic Shooting
Making the First recording ........................................................23
Tips for Stable Image Shooting ...............................................25
I Recording with the Viewfinder ......................................25
Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER................................25
Reviewing a recording ..............................................................26
I Viewing a Still Picture....................................................27
I Picture Search...............................................................27
Advanced Shooting
Zooming In and Out..................................................................28
Digital Zoom ..............................................................................29
EASY mode (for beginners)......................................................31
CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording
settings ................................................................................32
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DIS (Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W75/W75D only).................33
MF/AF (Manual Focus/Auto Focus) .........................................34
BLC............................................................................................35
Program AE (Automatic Exposure) ..........................................36
DSE (Digital Special Effects) in CAMERA mode .....................38
Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME....................................40
Selecting and Recording a Title................................................42
Fade In and Out........................................................................44
PIP (VP-W75/W75D only).........................................................45
Snap Shot (VP-W75/W75D only) .............................................46
White Balance...........................................................................47
Demonstration...........................................................................48
Setting the Date/Title Colour.....................................................49
Lighting Techniques ..................................................................50
Playing back the Tape
To watch on a TV monitor.........................................................51
Various Functions in PLAYER mode........................................53
DSE in PLAYER mode .............................................................54
Maintenance
Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder............................54
I Cleaning the Viewfinder ................................................54
I Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................55
I Storing the Camcorder..................................................55
Using Your Camcorder Abroad ............................56
Troubleshooting Check
Self Diagnosis Display ..............................................................57
Checking ...................................................................................58
Moisture Condensation.............................................................60
Specifications...........................................................61
Index .........................................................................62
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Fade In Fade Out............................................... 44
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Snap Shot ........................ 46
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
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.
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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.
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Precautions regarding the LENS
Do not let the LENS point
toward the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage
the CCD.
(*CCD: Charge Coupled
Device)
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding electronic viewfinder
1) Do not place the camcorder
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such that the viewfinder is
pointing towards the sun.
Direct sunlight can damage
the inside of the viewfinder.
Be careful when placing the
camcorder in direct sunlight
or by a window.
2) Do not pick up the
camcorder by the viewfinder.
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3) Do not over rotate the veiwfinder as this could damaging it.
Precautions regarding moisture condensation
1) Asudden change in air temperature may
cause moisture to form inside
the camcorder.
for example:
I When you take the camcorder from
cold temperatures outside to warm
temperatures inside during the winter.
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I When you take the camcorder from
cool temperatures inside to hot tem
peratures outside during the summer.
If the “DEW ( )” protection feature
activates, leave the camcorder in a dry
and warm room with the cassette
compartment open and the battery
removed.
If the “DEW ( )” protection feature
activates unexpectedly, and you want
to override it, disconnect and reconnect
both the battery pack and the lithium
battery.
Make sure that any moisture or condensation has
disappeared completely before you use the camera.
(see page 60)
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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 unnecessary
battery discharge.
Make sure that the battery pack is locked in place before
carrying.
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.
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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.
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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 flashes about 5 seconds when you
set the power switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the
lithium battery with type CR2025. (see page 17)
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WARNING:
LITHIUM BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
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becomes weak or dead
please contact your local
dealer. The batteries have to
be desposed of as chemical
waste.
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Precautions and Safety Instructions
Precautions regarding the hand strap
It is very important to adjust the
hand strap correctly to ensure the
camera can be held steady.
(see page 16)
Do not insert your hand in the
hand strap forcibly, as it may result in
damage to the buckle.
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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
cassette cleaner.
Do not use a wet type cassette cleaner.
It may damage the video heads. (see page 55)
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Auto-off function in STANDBY mode
To protect against tape and head-drum wear,
your camcorder will automatically turn off if it is left in
STANDBY mode without operation for more than
5 minutes.
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