Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] SVENSKA
VIDEOKAMERA MED FLYTANDE KRISTALLSKRM CAMCORDER COM VISOR DE CRISTAL LQUIDO LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDER
VL-ME10S
PORTUGUS
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BRUKSANVISNING MANUAL DE OPERAO OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/ 23/EEC s som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC. Este equipamento obedece s exigncias das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua verso corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE. This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
VARNING:
Detta r en klass A produkt. I hemmilj kan produkten orsaka strningar p radiomottagningen, i vilket fall anvndaren kan behva vidta tgrder.
ADVERTNCIA:
Este um produto de classe A. [. . . ] When the monitor is rotated back to within 135, the image returns to normal. If the indicator flashes when the LCD monitor is in the inverted position, this indicates a warning. (See pages 9 and 10 for descriptions of the warning indicators. )
Useful Features
1
Pull out the viewfinder completely. Open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180 vertically (2).
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Auto Focus
Available modes: TAPE-CAMERA, DUALCAMERA, CARD-CAMERA
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The camcorder is preset to Auto Focus mode, which is designed to focus on most types of subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the camcorder automatically focuses on whatever is in the centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in the centre of the scene.
Notes: If no subject is in the centre of the scene, the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the centre will be focused on. If no subject is displayed, the camcorder will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame. In these situations, use the manual focus function.
2
Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE, DUAL, or CARD.
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Useful Features
Playback Using the Infrared Remote Control
Available modes: all modes
Turning on the Infrared Remote Control Mode
Available modes: TAPE-VCR, CARD-VCR
Use the supplied infrared remote control to operate the camcorder from a distance, such as when you want to record yourself in a scene, or when the camcorder is connected to a TV for use as a VCR.
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Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR or CARD-VCR mode (see page 29). Select "REMOTE" (1), then press SET (2).
OTHERS REMOT E SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT RETURN
Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
1
Open the battery compartment cover.
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Insert the two supplied AA (R6 or UM/ SUM-3) batteries with the battery poles positioned as indicated.
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Press f or d to select "ON", then press SET.
Useful Features
REMOT E
ON
5
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
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Replace the cover.
2
Note: When the batteries are depleted and the remote control does not operate, replace them with new AA (R6 or UM/SUM-3) batteries. Caution: Do not use old and new batteries or batteries of different brands together.
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Useful Features Playback Control Buttons on the Infrared Remote Control
TAPE REC START/STOP button [pp. 53]
Operating the Infrared Remote Control
Useful Features
1
Open the LCD monitor to a 90 angle to the camcorder body (1), and then rotate it 180 vertically (2).
4
Aim the remote control transmitter at the infrared remote sensor of the camcorder, and press the control buttons for operation.
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Approximate operating range of remote control
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5m
Infrared remote sensor Transmitter Notes: Be careful not to allow direct sunlight or bright light from interior illumination to fall onto the remote sensor, as this may prevent the remote control from operating properly. Be sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.
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Set the Media Selection switch on the camcorder to TAPE, DUAL, or CARD. Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to CAMERA or VCR.
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Tape Playback Functions with the Infrared Remote Control
Available mode: TAPE-VCR
Note: To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more than 10 minutes.
Frame Advance
The frame advance function allows you to play back still images frame by frame.
These tape playback functions can be operated using the supplied infrared remote control. (See pages 46 and 47 for use of the infrared remote control. )
1
During tape playback, press the PAUSE/ STILL button (n) to pause playback.
PAUSE/STILL button PLAY button SLOW button Playback Direction buttons
2
Press the Playback Direction , (or m) button.
Each time you press the button, the picture advances one frame forward (or backward).
Useful Features
Reverse Playback
The reverse playback function allows you to play back video in reverse. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (s).
Notes: The sound is off during reverse, slow, and frame advance playback. If you use the slow or frame advance function with the tape recorded in LP mode, the picture may advance several frames at a time.
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (s).
Slow
The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion. During tape playback, press the SLOW button (/).
To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button (s).
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Useful Features Playback
Displaying the Date and Time of Recording
Available modes: all modes
Using Earphones (Commercially Available)
Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA, DUAL-CAMERA
Follow the procedure below to display the date, or both the date and time, of recording on the screen. You can display the date and time during both recording and playback.
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Hold down the Lock button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Select "DISPLAY" (1), then press SET (2).
CL OCK SE T D I SPL AY ARE A SUMR T I ME SE T T I NG 1 2H 2 4H RETURN
You can monitor the sound via stereo earphones (commercially available) during playback or recording. Stereo earphones with a 3. 5 mm diameter plug can be connected to the camcorder by using the supplied earphones connecting cable. Open the jack cover, and connect stereo earphones to the camcorder as shown in the figure.
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Useful Features
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Press f or d to select "DATE" or "DATEHTIME", and then press SET.
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Earphones connecting cable (supplied) Notes: Before connecting stereo earphones, turn the camcorder volume down to the lowest setting. The built-in speaker automatically turns off when stereo earphones are connected to the PHONES jack. [. . . ] RE TURN DI S RETURN a s SET
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Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
Note: The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU/DISPLAY button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and then set the POWER switch to CAMERA, the demonstration will begin again.
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Select I, then press SET. Select "DEMO MODE" (1), then press SET (2).
OTHERS SOUND T I ME CODE T C OUT DEMO MODE L ANGUAGE RETURN
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Before Requesting Service
Before calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.
Symptom No power. Set POWER switch to OFF and remove battery pack; wait for 2 seconds, then reinstall battery pack and turn on power (p. [. . . ]