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Philips Explorer M620 User Manual

Philips Explorer M620
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Philips Explorer M620 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPhilips
ModelExplorer M620
CategoryCamcorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Information for Your Safety

Important (in the United Kingdom)

Safety advice and plug connection instructions for UK users.

For Your Safety

General safety precautions and warnings for using the camcorder.

Guide to Operating Instructions

Advanced Operations

Explains how to use the advanced functions of the camcorder.

Notes, Others

Describes contents related to notes and other topics.

Basic Operations/Before Shooting

Standard Accessories

Lists and describes the standard accessories included with the camcorder.

How to Charge the Battery Pack

Provides instructions for charging the camcorder's battery pack.

Charging Time and Maximum Shooting Time

Details on battery charging duration and shooting time.

How to Attach the Charged Battery Pack

Instructions for attaching the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

How to Adjust the Grip Belt

Guide to adjusting the camcorder's grip belt for comfortable handling.

How to Attach the Shoulder Strap

Instructions for attaching the shoulder strap to the camcorder.

How to Insert the Video Cassette

Step-by-step guide for inserting a video cassette into the camcorder.

How to Remove the Lens Cap

Instructions for removing the lens cap from the camcorder.

How to Adjust the Viewfinder

Guide to adjusting the camcorder's viewfinder for clear viewing.

Basic Operations/Shooting

How to Shoot from the Beginning of the Video Cassette

Instructions on how to start recording from the beginning of the video cassette.

How to Check the End of the Recorded Scene

Instructions for identifying the end of the recorded scene on the video tape.

Index Signals (VISS)

Explains the function and meaning of index signals during recording.

How to Smoothly Join a New Scene to a Previously Recorded Scene (Retake Function)

Details on joining new scenes smoothly using the retake function.

Basic Operations/Playback

How to Play Back on a VCR (Using the Supplied Cassette Adaptor)

Instructions for playing back video cassettes on a VCR using an adapter.

How to Rewind or Fast-Forward the Tape

Guide to fast-forwarding and rewinding video tapes.

How to Adjust the Tracking

Instructions for adjusting tape tracking for optimal playback quality.

Advanced Operations

How to Use the Tape Counter Indication

Explains how to use and interpret the tape counter display.

How to Use the Memory Function

Guide to using the memory function for easy scene recall.

How to Use the Lap Time Counter Indication

Instructions for using and understanding the lap time counter.

How to Confirm the Remaining Tape Time

Guide to checking the remaining time on the video tape.

How to Make the Subject Larger or Smaller During Shooting

Instructions on using the zoom function to adjust subject size.

How to Fade in and Fade out Picture and Sound

Guide to applying fade-in and fade-out effects to video and audio.

How to Shoot Backlit Scenes

Tips for shooting scenes with strong backlight.

How to Approach Very Small Subjects and Shoot Them Greatly Enlarged

Guide to using the macro function for close-up shooting.

How to Shoot with Natural Colours

Instructions for achieving natural colour balance during shooting.

How to Shoot with Manual White Balance Adjustment

Guide to manually adjusting white balance for accurate colours.

Colour Temperature and White Balance

Explains colour temperature and its relation to white balance.

How to Adjust the Focus

Instructions for adjusting focus using auto or manual modes.

How to Shoot Fast-Moving Subjects

Tips for shooting subjects in motion with the sports mode.

How to Make Persons Stand out Sharply from the Background

Guide to using portrait mode for sharp subject focus.

How to Shoot Dark Scenes More Brightly

Instructions for shooting in low light conditions.

Connecting to External Devices

Playback via TV Set with AV Input Socket

Instructions for playing back the camcorder on a TV via AV input.

How to Copy from the Camcorder to a VCR (Dubbing)

Guide to copying recorded video from camcorder to VCR.

Cautions for the Camcorder

Cautions for Use

Important warnings and precautions for operating the camcorder.

Cautions for Transport

Precautions to take when transporting the camcorder.

Cautions for the Button-Type Battery

Warnings and precautions related to the button-type battery.

Cautions for the AC Adaptor

Warnings and precautions for using the AC adaptor.

Troubleshooting

Camcorder does not turn on

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the camcorder fails to power on.

Camcorder turns off soon.

Solutions for the camcorder shutting off unexpectedly.

No picture appears in the Viewfinder.

Troubleshooting steps for a blank viewfinder screen.

Indications in the Viewfinder are not clear.

How to resolve unclear visual indicators in the viewfinder.

Shooting cannot be started.

Steps to take when recording cannot be initiated.

Date and time cannot be recorded.

How to fix issues with recording date and time.

Date and time are not displayed in the Viewfinder.

Solutions for date and time not appearing in the viewfinder.

No playback picture is reproduced.

Troubleshooting playback issues where no image is displayed.

Picture is not in colour.

How to resolve issues with colour reproduction during playback.

Picture is not in colour or distorted.

Solutions for playback issues with colour or picture distortion.

Picture contains noise bars.

How to fix playback issues with horizontal noise bars.

Indications in the Viewfinder

Condensation

Explains the condensation indicator and how to resolve it.

Video Head Clogging

Information on the video head clogging indicator and cleaning.

The Remaining Battery Pack

Indicates battery status and when replacement is needed.

Tape

Explains tape status indicators like empty or damaged tape.

Button-Type Battery

Indicates the status of the button-type battery.

End of the Tape

Indicates when the tape has reached its end.

Optional Accessories

Battery pack

Details about the optional battery pack.

Car battery cord

Information on the optional car battery cord.

Carrying/Softcase transport

Details about optional carrying and softcase transport options.

Video light

Information on the optional video light.

Accessory bracket

Details about the optional accessory bracket.

Microphone Superdirectional mono microphone

Information on the optional superdirectional microphone.

AV output cable

Details about the optional AV output cable.

Tripod

Information on the optional tripod.

RF converter

Details about the optional RF converter.

Universal character generator

Information on the optional universal character generator.

Specifications

Power Source

Details about the camcorder's power requirements and sources.

Video Recording System

Technical specifications of the video recording system.

Television System

Information on the television system compatibility.

Output Level

Technical specifications for audio and video output levels.

Audio

Specifications related to the audio input and output.

Viewfinder

Specifications for the camcorder's viewfinder.

Audio Frequency Response

Technical details on the audio frequency response.

Operating Temperature

Recommended operating temperature range for the camcorder.

Operating Humidity

Recommended operating humidity range for the camcorder.

Weight

The weight of the camcorder.

Dimensions

The physical dimensions of the camcorder.

SBC5460

Specifications for the AC adapter model SBC5460.

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