RCA PROV600 Camcorder User's Guide

camcorder
user's
guide
ProV600
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety
or AC
WARNING:
camcorder
information
before
you begin to use this product.
adapter/charger
To reduce the to
riskrainof or
firemoisture.
or shock hazard,
do not expose
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying
NE F_,S OOVIqlR
the product.
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS ARE INSIDE.
TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE
DO NOT REMOVE
REFER
THE COVER
SERVICING
PERSONEL.
Cautions
CAUTION:
To prevent
electric
shock,
match
wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu au fond.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable
mended by the manufacturer
for this camcorder.
batteries may burst causing damage and personal
batteries recomOther types of
injury.
FCC Regulations
state that unauthorized
changes or modifications
this equipment
may void the user's authority to operate it.
to
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning
this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts
and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model
numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No: ProV600
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased
From:
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder.
questions, call:
Camcorder
Customer
Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503
Service ..........................................
Accessories .............................................
Safety Information
..............................
i
First Time Operation
• Assistance
If you have any
.......................................
• Unpack the Camcorder and
Accessories .................................
(pages 54-55)
800-336-1900
800-338-0376
Powering
(page 53)
(pages 42-47)
Your Camcorder
•
Using the Adapter/Charger to
Power Your Camcorder ............ 11
•
Using the Battery to Power
3
Your Camcorder
3
•
Attach and Remove the
• Attach Lens Cap Cord and
Battery .................................
Adjust Handstrap ........................
•
Attach the Shoulder Strap ............... 4
• Attach the Adapter/Charger
• Turn on the Camcorder
° Insert a Cassette
•
................... 6
6
.....................
Start and Stop Recording
Battery .................................
•
13
Battery Level Indicator ............. 14
° Battery Care and Storage .......... 14
• Install Lithium Cell .......................
Viewfinder to View What
•
Charge and Refresh the
Remote Control
Use the LCD Monitor or
You Are Recording
•
............ 5
..............................
12
4
................
7
• Buttons ......................................
8
• Sensor ............................................
• Play Back What you Have
Recorded ....................................
8
• Turn Off the Camcorder
8
..................
16-17
17
Video Cassettes
• Close the Monitor and
Replace the Lens Cap .................
15
• Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 18
• Recording
Times ...........................
18
• Insert or Remove a Cassette .......... 19
8
• Review Camcorder's
Operating Controls ................ 9-10
• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 19
Playback
Recording
• Making a Recording
•
................. 20-21
•
or Viewfinder
...........................
36
LCD Monitor
• Visual Searching .......................
37
Using the Viewfinder ................ 22
•
37
Viewing What You are Recording
Using the Viewfinder or
•
•
• Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 22
• Using the LCD Monitor ............ 23
Displays ...............................
24-25
•
•
26
•
Quick Review Feature ................... 26
•
Camera Edit Feature
.....................
26
•
DISPLAY Button ...........................
26
•
Microphone
27
•
Automatic White Balance
AE (Automatic
Pause ....................
IN Jacks ..... 38-39
Inputs ............. 40-41
Accessories
................... 42-47
Accessory Order Form ............. 45-47
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Camcorder
............... 48
• Cleaning the Camcorder's
Lens ......................................
Exposure)
Shutter Speed Control .............. 27
37
Playback on a TV without
Optional
•
27
.......................
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video
•
and Iris .....................................
Stop-Action
A UDIO/VIDEO
• Flying Erase Head .........................
...................................
Playback Features
• Tape Positioning
• LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
•
Using the LCD Monitor
48
• Cleaning the Camcorder's
LCD Monitor
.......................
48
• Cleaning the Camcorder's
Viewfinder ............................
48
•
Beep Feature
.................................
27
•
Blank Search .................................
28
•
Tape-Remaining
•
Zooming ........................................
29
• Proper Care and Storage ............... 49
•
Focusing ........................................
30
• Things to Avoid .............................
Display ............... 28
49
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•
Using Focus Lock Feature ........ 30
• Date/Time
•
Display
Trouble
Checks
...........................
Customer Assistance
50-52
........................
53
Install and Remove
Clock Lithium Cell .............. 31
•
Set the Time and Date ............... 32
•
Record Date or Date and Time ... 33
• Time Counter ................................
34
Recording
Tips .................................
35
Traveling Tips ..................................
2
35
Limited
Warranty
Specifications
Information
.......................
54-55
....................................
56
to User .........................
56
Index ............................................
57-60
This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder
record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.
to
Assistance
The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder
Customer
Exchange Warranty ...................... 800-283-6503
Service ...........................................
Accessories ....................................................
.
800-336--1900
800-338-0376
Unpack the camcorder and accessories.
• Save the packing materials
or store your camcorder.
• The items shown
and box in case you ever need to ship
below are packed
with your camcorder.
If any
are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Rechargeable Battery
Part No AV55
Remote Control
Part No. 233195
Model ProV600
iCafifiom D6
Shoulder Strap
Part No. 213004
Lens Cap String
Part No. 224176
AC Adapter/Charger
and DC Cable
Part No. 238152
Part No. DCCI00 _rde_i
Audio/Video Cable
Part No. 217496
QO
Clock and Remote Cells
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cells--such as CR2025-available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.
heat above
and never short circuit the +
3
11
Attach lens cap cord and
adjust handstrap.
o
Attach the shoulder strap.
• Unfasten one end of the shoulder
strap from the buckle. Make sure
you leave the buckle on the strap.
Press in on the tabs on both sides
of the lens cap to remove it.
Shoulder Strap Rings
Attach the lens cap cord to the
lens cap.
Thread
%
strap through
Run the cord from the lens cap
through the audio/video terminal
cover
and
over
the end
of
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the strap.
Adjust
the strap
for comfort
and
close the flap.
Note:
Make sure the end of the strap
is positioned
securely
one of the shoulder
strap rings.
• Pull up the flap of the handstrap
and open the strap.
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one end of the shoulder
before
closing
the flap.
• Slide the lens cap onto the strap.
Thread the strap back into the
buckle as shown. Pull on the
strap and make
sure it is fastened
securely before
your camcorder.
using it to support
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IN Jack
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50/60 Hz
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Jack
DC Cable
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POWER
Indicator
4.
Attach the adapter/charger.
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger
camcorder.
Connect
to the
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
and open
the other end of the DC
cable to the DC IN jack on the
camcorder and run the cable
through
one end of the DC cable
Press the OPEN button
the monitor.
• Connect
the cutout
as shown.
o Plug the adapter/charger's
into an0perating
adapter/charger's
indicator
plug
outlet. The
POWER
will light.
5
Tape Window
Beep
Indicator
VCR/CAM
Button
VCR
VCR
(Green)
Indi_
CAM
CAM
(Red)
Indicator
PUSH Here to
Close
Compartment
EJECT
Button
Switch
5.
Turn on the camcorder.
Insert a cassette.
Slide the POWER switch upward
to turn on the camcorder.
• Press the EJECT button to open
the cassette compartment.
The camcorder
turns
CAM (camera)
CAM indicator
mode.
beside
• Insert the cassette so the safety tab
is at the top and the tape window
faces out.
CAM button lights.
press the VCR/CAM
on in the
The red
the VCR/
If it does not,
button.
Notes: The CAM (red) or VCR
(green) indicator lights to tell you
what mode the camcorder is in.
A beep sounds for certain operations.
The beep indicator flashes with the
beep. Details are on page 27.
6
6.
Gently close the cassette
compartment by pressing on the
area labeled PUSH until it clicks
into place. The top closes
automatically.
.
Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are
recording.
You can watch what you are recording
and-white
viewfinder.
on the color LCD monitor
or in the black-
Eyepiece Focus
Control
BRIGHT
Control
ZD
Monitor
Use the LCD Monitor
Rotate
the monitor
comfortable
monitor
around.
Note:
Use the viewfinder.
into a
viewing
• The monitor
position.
can be rotated
The
completely
rotated
When the monitor
is opened,
the viewfinder
is normally turned
However, if the monitor is rotated
180 °, the viewfinder
the subject
will remain
and the camcorder
can both see what is being
off.
130 °on so
operator
130 °- 180 ° for the
viewfinder
• Rotate
must be closed or
to operate.
the viewfinder
comfortable
operating
into a
position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the :focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
recorded.
Adjust the brightness of the image
in the monitor by rotating the
BRIGHT control.
Note:
When
recording
on a bright
sunny day, the LCD monitor may be
hard to see. Use the viewfinder.
(continued
on next page)
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VCR (Green)
Indicator
POWER
;witch
DISPLAY
START/
STOP
Button
BLANK
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REW
Button
PLAY
Button
STOP
Button
.
Start and stop recording.
Press REW to rewind
• Press and release
Press PLAY to play back the tape
on the LCD monitor or in the
the REC START/
STOP button (thumb trigger) to
start recording.
REC appears on
the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
Press and release
STOP
button
the REC START/
(thumb
trigger)
again
to stop recording.
PAUSE flashes
on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
.
Play back what you have
recorded.
• Press the VCR/CAM
button
the green VCR indicator.
8
to light
the tape.
viewfin(ier.
Press STOP
when you are finished
playing
back the tape.
Details
on LCD monitor
viewfinder
playback
and
are on
page 36.
10. Turn off the camcorder.
Slide the POWER
The VCR (or CAM)
turn off.
switch
upward.
indicator
11. Close the monitor and
replace the lens cap.
will
11. Review
camcorder's
operating
controls.
Zoom
Control
Eyepiece
W = Wide Angle
T = Telephoto
Lens
Focus
Control
A (Audio),
V (Video),
and RF
Out Jacks
Remote
Control
Sensor
Monitor
Microphone
Battery
and
Compartment
Clock (Jell
Compartment
Shoulder
Cassette
Compartment
CAM (Red)
Indicator
VCR (Green)
VCR
Beep
Indicator
Strap Holder
CAM
Button
REC/START STOP Button
(Thumb Trigger)
Handstrap
J
J
Shoulder
J
Strap Holder
POWER
Switch
9
11. Review camcorder's operating controls.
B (Bright) and F
(Focus) Controls
(See "Trouble
Checks"for
details.)
(Battery
Release) Button
Speaker
VOLUME
Control
Compartment
BRIGHT
Control
LCD
Monitor
DATE
OPEN
Button
BLANK\
Button
DISPLAY
®
Bul
(Fast
PLAY
Forward)
Button
REW (Rewind)
STOP
Button
PLAY
Button
EJECT
STOP
10
Button
Button
_
DC IN Jack
Button
Using the Adapter/Charger
The adapter/charger
attaches
to Power Your Camcorder
to the camcorder
and lets you power
your camcorder
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger
operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder
or recharge
the battery.
OPEN
Button
To AC
100-240,
50/60 Hz
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"___--°._ Jack
DC Cable
Charger
POWER
Indicator
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect
2.
.
Remove Adapter/Charger
one end of the DC cable
to
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
1. Unplug the adapter/charger
wall outlet.
charger.
2.
Press the OPEN
LCD monitor.
Connect
button
and open the
.
If the adapter/charger
is properly
connected,
its POWER indicator
the DC cable from the
adapter/charger
3.
the other end of the DC cable
to the DC IN jack on the camcorder
and run the cable through the cutout
as shown.
Remove
from the
and camcorder.
Close the LCD monitor and press on it
gently
until it locks into place.
Using an Optional
Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter
in some countries.
may be required
will light.
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AC 100-240V
Plug the adapter/charger's
plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2.
Plug the AC plug adapter
outlet.
into the AC
11
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
The battery
must be charged
as described
on the next page
before
it can be used the
first time. Initial charging will take approximately
60 minutes.
When fully charged,
the battery should supply about 50 minutes of operating time (depending
on how much
you use zoom and pause).
recording breaks.
Conserve
battery
power
by turning
the camcorder
off during
Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you
recharge the battery. It has no other function.
BATT (Battery
Release)
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Marker
Switch
OPEN
Rechargeable
Battery (Press
here.)
Button
Attach
the Charged
Remove
the DC cable if attached.
•
Press the OPEN
LCD monitor.
monitor fully.
.
Battery
Remove the Battery
button
to open the
Carefully
open the
Insert the battery
sideways
1. Press the OPEN button to open the
LCD monitor. Carefully open the
monitor fully•
2. Press in the BATF (battery release)
button, slide the battery down, and
remove it.
aligning
the marks on the battery compartment and battery. Press on the
battery where shown while sliding
up and locking it into place•
ATTENTION:
Consumer
program
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The RBRC
Electronics
to collect
product
United
States.
contact
your local recycling
3.
it
seal on the battery
and recycle
Please
the battery into a
• itto
indicates
Nickel
used in your Thomson
that we are participating
Cadmium
call 1-800-8-BATTERY
center.
Close the LCD monitor and press it
gently until it locks into place.
batteries
in a
throughout
for information
or
the
To AC Wall
Outlet 100240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.
Reference
Marks
_ter/Charger
Hold Battery
Flush and
Slide
Button
POWER
Indicator
CHARGE
Indictor
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Charge
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the Battery
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5.
If the DC cable is attached to the DC
OUT jack on the adapter/charger,
remove
Remove the power
AC outlet.
cord from the
Refresh the Battery
its plug.
1. Plug adapter/charger
into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
The
POWER
2.
indicator
lights.
If the battery is properly connected,
the adapter/charger's
CHARGE
indicator
Note:
indicator
4.
When
the CHARGE
indicator
off, remove the charged battery
sliding it off the adapter/charger.
the battery
by completely
discharging
it. Refreshing
approximately
4 hours.
1. Plug in the adapter/charger
attach the battery.
2.
Press REFRESH'.
indicator
battery
will flash
rapidly if the battery is not installed
properly. Remove the battery from the
adapter/charger and attach it again. If the
indicator still flashes, the battery cannot be
charged.
increased
operation time if you "refresh"
it before
every charging.
The refresh feature
will light.
The CHARGE
will provide
"refreshes"
Align reference marks on battery with
marks on adapter/charger,
and slide the
battery in the direction of the arrow
until it locks into place.
3.
The battery
3.
When
flashes
takes
and
The CHARGE
slowly
while the
discharges.
discharging
is completed,
the
CHARGE indicator stops flashing.
Then the battery begins charging.
4.
After the battery is charged, the
CHARGE
indicator turn off.
turns
by
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Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears when approximately hall! the battery
power is left. This indicator shows you the amount of power in the
rechargeable battery.
• When there is approximately five
minutes of battery power left in the
battery, ,_
appears. The
camcorder will turn off automatically
after a few seconds. Slide the POWER
switch up and turn off the camcorder
before replacing the battery.
Battery Level Indicator
in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor
• As the power is used _,
and 4------I appear.
The battery level indicator will not be
recorded on the tape when it appears.
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• Store the battery pack in a place that
does not reach high temperatures.
•
• Remove the battery from the
camcorder when it is not in use to
The battery operating time may be shorter
than normal even after a full charge.
prolong the battery life.
attaching
•
• The battery will provide increased
operation time if you "refresh" it
before every charging.
• Recharge the battery just before it is
used. If the battery is recharged and
not used, it will slowly lose its charge.
Let a hot battery
cool down before
it to the AC adapter/charger.
If it is being used for the first time.
The operating time is restored after the
battery has been refreshed and recharged for two or three times.
• If it is used in low temperatures.
•
If it is stored at temperatures
104°F (40°12).
• Charge the battery within a temperature range of 50°F to 86°F (10°C to
30°C) to prevent damage.
•
If it is discharged
completely
and
stored for a long period (more than
three months).
• After repeated charging and use,
operation time will gradually decrease.
When operation time becomes too
short to be useful, it is time to replace
the battery.
•
If the record-pause
frequently.
•
If cassette
excessive.
loading
mode is used
and unloading
• Frequent zooming in and out.
14
above
is
Install Remote's
Lithium
Cell
The remote's lithium cell is packed
separately.
Install it in the remote as
follows:
3. Replace
pressing
Notes:
Never place anything
the remote
1. Turn the remote
over, insert a pencil
or
paper clip in the small hole, and slide
the cell holder in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.
the cell holder in remote by
in until it clicks into place.
control
heavy on top of
or lay it upside-down.
Replace cell when camcorder
to remote.
Remove
cell from remote
for a month or more.
fails to respond
if it will not be used
This will prevent
possible damage from cell leakage.
If leakage
occurs, wipe up liquid inside compartment
and
replace cell.
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mustbe
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Remote Control Buttons
A brief description of the remote button's functions is given here. Many of the
buttons perform the same function as the corresponding
control on the
camcorder.
The battery
must be installed
as shown
DISPLAy
©©
on the previous
page.
REC
COUNTER
COUNTER
Buttons
•
•
These
MEMORY
and RESET
• When
buttons
and memory-stop
Details
are on page 34.
STOP
feature.
•
Button
camcorder's displays appear on a TV
monitor connected to the camcorder.
When
the camcorder
pause,
press
visually
search
Release
F.FWD
record-pause.
16
and
the
(Camera)
FFWD
tape
to return
to
forward.
to
the tape.
to stop fast-forwarding
press
Press
the tape.
playback.
playback,
press PAUSE
a stop-action
Caution:
Mode
is in record-
hold
to fast forward
is stopped,
PAUSE Button
produce
F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button
•
the camcorder
When a tape. is playing, press and
hold F.FWD to visually search forward. Release F.FWD to return
During
• Details are on page 26.
in the CAM
in the VCR Mode
to normal
• Press this button to have the
Camcorder
F.FWD
are used with the time
counter
DISPLAY
Camcorder
picture.
Pause _s_esignedfor
to
Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to
reverse.
normal playback.
normal playback.
PLAY
Button
Release REW to return to
REC (Record)
Button
• When the carncorder
• When the camcorder is in the VCR
mode, press PLAY to begin playback.
is in the CAM
(camera) mode, press REC to start and
stop recording.
REW (Rewind) Button
STOP Button
Camcorder
in CAM (Camera)
Mode
•
When
the camcorder
is in record-
pause,
is in record-
search the tape in reverse.
Release
REW to return to record-pause.
•
When
rewind,
ZOOM
press and hold REW to visually
Camcorder
•
is in the CAM
mode:
• Press T to move the lens in the
telephoto
is stopped,
operation.
Buttons (T and W)
(camera)
press
(close-up)
direction.
• Press W to move the lens in the
wide-angle
REW to rewind the tape. Press STOP
to stop rewinding
the tape.
•
or fast-forward
When the camcorder
in VCR Mode
the camcorder
is in the VCR
mode, press STOP to stop playback,
pause, press and release REW to review
the last few seconds of your recording.
When the camcorder
When the carncorder
direction.
When a tape is playing, press and
hold REW to visually search in
The remote operates
electrical and sound
the camcorder's
the camcorder
by infrared light, so it is protected from
interference.
However, the remote must be aimed directly
remote
sensor.
There
cannot
be any obstructions
between
at
them.
J
Note:
The camcorder
may not respond
to the
remote if the remote sensor is exposed to
direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
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Make sureyou select good quality tapesfor your camcorder. Use of poor
quality tapesor tapesthat have beendamagedor mishandled can contaminate
the video heads,resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at ;allduring
playback. Becausethere is no control over the type of tape purchasedor
rentedby consumers,head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is
considerednormal maintenance.
Erase
Protection-
Safety
Tab
You can protect your video cassettes from being erased by closing the safety tab.
To erase a previous recording, just record over it.
Tab
To prevent erasure,
close safety tab and
expose red.
The camcorder records and plays back
in standard speed (SP). Maximum
recording
cassettes
18
times for some 8mm
using SP speed
are listed.
Cassette
To record again,
open safety tab.
Red disappears.
Recording
Time
T6-15
15 Minutes
T6-20
20 Minutes
T6-45
45 Minutes
T6-60
T6-90
T6-120
60 Minutes
120 Minutes
T6-150
150 Minutes
90 Minutes
Insert or Remove a Cassette
Safety
Tab
!_
J
_
Tape
Window
I_ r_"_ _ 1
_mi
EJECT
]I
Button
•
USH Here to Close
_
Compartment
F
•
•
Press the EJECT button
cassette compartment.
When
inserting
_ POWER
Switch
to open the
the cassette,
compartment
by pressing
on the area
labeled PUSH until it clicks into place.
The top close,; automatically.
make sure
the safety tab is at the top and the tape
window is facing out.
• After inserting
cassette,
gently
or removing
the
close the cassette
Cassette Care and Storage
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• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the
camcorder,
and label it.
•
•
o Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment.
All dust is abrasive and
Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
will cause excessive
and the camcorder's
playback heads.
wear on the tape
recording or
temperatures.
Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
°
Do not use cassettes
spliced tape.
with damaged
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold may damage
your cassettes.
•
Do not use a cassette
if it has been
damaged
to moisture.
Keep cassettes away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
or exposed
tape may jam and/or
camcorder.
damage
or
The
your
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Making a Recording
These
steps tell you how to make a recording
of the recording
following
features.
Each
feature
and suggest
is described
using some
in detail on the
pages.
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
Lens Cap
CAM
(Camera)
Indicator
Beep
Indicator
VCR
0
BRIGHT
Control
LCD
Monitor
Zoom
Lever
Switch
DISPLAY
REW
Button
PLAY
REC START/STOP
Button (Thumb
Trigger)
BLANK
O®
pLAY
Attach Power Supply
(Adapter/Charger
or
Rechargeable
Battery)
STOP
STOP
Button
Button
EJECT
Button
20
.
Attach
a power
supply.
Attach the adapter/charger
battery.
.
.
or charged
pause
Remove the lens cap and attach it
to the handstrap.
camcorder
to turn the
flashes
with the
until BEEP OFF appears on the
monitor or in the viewfinder.
or
Details
Insert a tape.
• Insert the cassette with the safety
tab facing up and the tape window
facing out.
o
on page 27.
Zoom in and out.
• Zoom in and out using the T and W
zoom lever.
8.
Review what you have recorded.
Adjust the position of the LCD
monitor or viewfinder
for
• Press and quickly release REW to
review the last few seconds of your
recording.
comfortable
• Press and hold REW or F.FWD to
viewing.
visually see what you have recorded. Release the button to begin
recording at that point.
• If you are using the LCD monitor,
use the BRIGHT control to adjust
the brightness
of the monitor.
• If you are using the viewfinder,
adjust the eyepiece
for your vision.
.
POWER switch upward
camcorder
back on.
beeps. To turn off the beeper, press
and hold STOP and PLAY together
will enter record-pause.
• Press EJECT to open the cassette
compartment.
.
Slide the
beep indicator
will light and the
PAUSE appears in the viewfinder
on the LCD monitor.
for three minutes.
The camcorder
has a beeper that
beeps for certain functions.
The
Slide the POWER switch upward to
turn on camcorder.
The CAM indicator
.
The camcorder
will automatically
turn off if it remains in record-
focus control
Start and stop recording.
9.
When you are finished, slide the
POWER switch upward to turn off
the camcorder, close the monitor,
and replace the lens cap.
• Press and release the REC START/
STOP button (thumb trigger) to
start recording. REC appears on
the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
again to stop recording. The
camcorder is now in record-pause.
PAUSE appears in the viewfinder
or on the LCD monitor.
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Viewing What You Are Recording Using the Viewfinder or
LCD Monitor
You can watch what you are recording in the black-and-white viewfinder or on
the color LCD monitor. Opening the monitor turns off the viewfinder unless
the monitor is rotated 130 ° or more.
Using
the Viewfinder
The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature black-and-white
monitor that
displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.
viewing, you can rotate the viewfinder up and down.
For convenient
:.Cautions: :Do not
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Viewfinder
Focus
Control
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Eyepiece
Focus Control
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
focusing on one of the viewfinder's onscreen displays. Look through the
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
22
The eyepiece focus control does not affect
the focus of the picture actually recorded
by the camcorder.
Using the LCD Monitor
The camcorder's
picture
LCD monitor
seen by the camcorder
is a miniature
color monitor
that displays
the
when recording.
OPEN
Button
1. Press the OPEN
LCD monitor.
button
2. Rotate the monitor
to open the
into a comfortable
viewing position.
The monitor can be
rotated 180 ° and pushed back against
the camcorder.
Tilt the monitor
down to record
from a high angle,
crowd.
such as over a
kneeling.
the monitor
to 180 °, the viewfinder
180 -°so the
subject being recorded
monitor.
can view the
will remain
on
so the subject and the camcorder
operator can both see what is
being recorded.
Adjust
the brightness
the monitor
BRIGHT
• Tilt the monitor up to record from a
low angle, such as when you are
• Rotate
Note: When the monitor is opened,
the viewfinder
is normally turned off.
However, if the monitor is rotated 130 °
Note:
of the image
by rotating
in
the
control.
When
recording
day, the LCD monitor
Use the viewfinder.
on a bright sunny
may be hard to see.
3. When you are finished recording,
rotate the LCD monitor toward the
camcorder,
close the monitor, and press
it gently until it locks into place.
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LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
REC
Displays
AE:100
M 0:00:00
T
I
TAPE
FOCUSLOCK
_W
BEEP ON
PM 8:30:00
11.18,1997
Displays in LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
Auto Exposure Higher Shutter
Speed Indicator (AE:IO0, AE150, or
AE:250)
• A shutter speed (1/60, 1/100,
1/250 second) is automatically
1/150, or
selected
BEEP ON Indicator
•
BEEP
ON or BEEP
OFF appears
when you ,turn the beep function
or off.
•
Details
on
ai_" on page 27.
by the camcorder.
•
No indicator
second
• AE:IO0,
appears
shutter
AE150,
for the 1/60
speed.
or AE:250
will appear
when one of the shutter speeds
been selected by the camcorder.
Battery Level Indicator
•
This indicator
shows
24
Details
are onpage
)
how much power
is left in the rechargeable
•
AUTO
has
(_
14.
battery.
Date Display (AUTO DATE, Date,
Date and Time, or 88:88)
DATE,
the date, or the date
and time appears
in this area of the
viewfinder
button.
you press the DATE
• These
displays
tape when
• Details
when
will be recorded
lhey appear.
are on page 33.
on the
• 88:88 appearswhen the clock's lithium
cell has not been installed or needsto
be replaced.
• Details
are on page 31.
Focus Indicators
Warnings
The following
warnings with the exception of the TAPE indicator cause the
camcorder
(FOCUSLOCK
•
to beep ten times.
TAPE appears
during
recording
when
there is approximately
five minutes
recording time left on the tape.
and $ )
• FOCUSLOCK
appears briefly when
you lock the focus with the FOCUS
LOCK button.
focus lock.
• Details
Then _ remains
•
TAPE END appears
during
of
recording
when the tape is at its end or when a
cassette is inserted with its tape already
at the end.
during
are on page 30.
[_
Status Displays
Several
and Information
status displays
• FF appears
operation.
during
is doing.
fast-forward
I'_ appears
•
PAUSE
appears
during
•
REC appears
during
recording.
•
REW appears
during
rewind.
•
STOP
appears
during
tab on the
cassette has be,en closed, there is no
cassette in the camcorder,
or condensation has formed inside the cassette or
camcorder.
appear to let you
know what the camcorder
appears when the safety
record-pause.
when moisture
(condensa-
tion) has formed inside the cassette or
camcorder.
The camcorder
will not
operate.
cassette
stop-action
indicator
Place the camcorder or
in a warm, dry area until the
disappears.
pause.
Tape-Remaining
Zoom Indicator
Display
•
The tape-remaining
approximate amount
in the cassette.
• Details
display
shows
the
of tape remaining
( )
The zoom indicator appears here when
you use the zoom lever.
• Details
are on page 29.
are on page 28.
Time Counter
(M 0:00:00)
The time counter appears during
recording and playback.
It is not
recorded.
An "M" appears in front of the time
counter
is on.
when memory-stop
Details
are on page 34.
feature
25
VCR/CAM
Button
in CAM
Indicator
Lights)
Beep Indicator
DISPLAY
Button
REW Button
Button
STOP
in record-pause. Make sure the
camcorder is in the CAM mode.
Flying Erase Head
A separate
erase head is mounted
on
the spinning headwheel
(hence the term
"flying").
This allows you to make
clean edits without the "glitches"
or
"rainbow
beginning
noise"
•
the recorded
•
Press and release
REW
Release
corder
Quick Review Feature
when the
camcorder
is in record-pause
to review
the last few seconds of a recording.
Make sure the camcorder
is in the
to record
•
Camera
26
to return
to record-pause
tape.
the cam-
at that point on the
Button
Press the DISPLAY button when the
camcorder is connected to a TV
to Ihave the viewfinder
LCD monitor
TV screen.
displays
appear
or
on the
•
These displays will be recorded
tape copying if they appear.
during
•
Press DISPLAY
the
Edit Feature
The camera edit feature allows you to
position the tape when the camcorder is
on the recorded
the button
monitor
and return
pause.
forward
DISPLAY
The camcorder
will play back the last
few seconds of the recording,
return the
position,
tape in reverse.
tape. Press the thumb trigger (REC on
remote) to start recording at this point.
CAM mode.
tape to its previous
search
Press and hold F.FWD to visually
search
that may occur at the
or the end of recordings.
Press and hold REW to visually
displays
again to remove
from the TV screen.
Butt°n
Microphone
Microphone
Beep Feature
The microphone picks up the sound
during a recording. It is more sensitive to
sounds coming from the direction the lens
is pointed.
The camcorder
Automatic
The camcorder automatically adjusts
white balance and the iris for the current
conditions
operates as follows.
turned on or off.
(turning
or playback,
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
shutter speed (1/60, 1/100, 1/150, or 1/250)
according to the lighting conditions.
• The 1/60 second speed is selected for
normal recording. No indicator
appears for 1/60 second.
• When recording in bright light, a
higher shutter speed is selected. The
indicator (AE:IO0, AE:150, or AE:250)
for the speed selected will appear.
function
on, starting
ejecting
recording
a tape, etc.).
• Two beeps for stopping
a recording.
• Ten beeps for a warning
such as TAPE
END, no cassette
to give you the best recording.
AE (Automatic Exposure)
Shutter Speed Control
power
that
The beep can be
• One beep for a standard
White Balance
and Iris
has a beep feature
([_),
• The beep indicator
operation.
or dew ( [_] ).
flashes
during
beep
Turning the Beep On or Off
•
Place the camcorder
in record-pause.
• Press and hold the STOP and PLAY
button
together
for a few seconds.
• BEEP OFF or BEEP ON appears in
the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
Note: The beep feature remains on until you
turn it off or the lithium cell is changed.
27
OISPLAY
BLANK
REW
Button
PLAY
@®@
STOP
Blank Search
The camcorder
Tape-Remaining Display
will advance
through
the
calculate
tape and look for a blank section. This
helps you locate the end of the last
recorded section.
1. Place the camcorder
.
in record-pause
The camcorder
will automatically
the amount
of recording
left on the tape in the camcorder
recording
in
time
during
or playback.
• The tape-remaining
indicator
will
the CAM mode or stop in the VCR
mode to blank search.
appear in the viewfinder
or LCD
monitor when you reach the halfway
Press
point of the tape.
the BLANK
camcorder
button.
The
will fast-forward
the tape
to the end
section
and
Notes:
Make
enter
or rewind
of the recorded
record-pause
sure the camcorder
or stop.
has
stopped at the point where you want to
begin recording.
If there are blank sections
of tape between recordings
that are 60
seconds long, the camcorder
may stop at
this point.
{_l
I appear
as
you near the end of the tape. TAPE
END flashes when you reach the end of
the tape.
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Zooming
You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the zoom
lever on the camcorder. The camcorder can automatically focus when you zoom at
most distances.
ZOOM
Zoom
Buttons
Lever
DISPLAY
REC
©©
COUNTER
Using the Zoom Lever
°
To zoom in or out, slide the zoom
lever on the camcorder or press
ZOOM T or W on the remote.
The zoom level indicator appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
• To move the lens in the telephoto
(close-up) direction, slide the zoom
lever toward T (press ZOOM T
on remote).
• To move the lens in the wide
angle direction, slide the zoom
lever toward W (press ZOOM W
on remote).
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Focusing
Under normal conditions,
on the object located
conditions,
the camcorder
can adjust focus automatically
in the center area of the viewfinder.
Under certain
you may want to use the focus lock feature.
FOCUSLOCK
FOCUS LOCK
Button
Using
Focus
The focus
objects
Lock
lock feature
pass between
is useful
when
your subject
and
the camcorder
or your main subject is
not located in the center of the scene
you are recording.
t. Center the main subject
you want to record.
in the scene
2. Press the FOCUS LOCK button
turn on the focus lock feature.
to
FOCUSLOCK
appears briefly in the
viewfinder
or LCD monitor and
the ? indicator remains when the
focus lock feature is turned on.
3. Press the FOCUS
LOCK
button
again to turn off the focus lock
feature.
The _ indicator
disappears.
Note: When zooming in to record a
subject in the distance, auto focus might
3O
not function properly because of picture
instability.
Using a tripod helps stabilize
the focus.
Conditions
Requiring
• When recotding
dirty window.
Focus Lock
a subject through a
• When recording two subjects at
different distances that overlap in the
same scene.
• When recording a horizontally
vertically striped subject.
or
• When the subject is not in the center of
the scene you are recording.
• When recording very bright subjects.
• When recording a subject without
contrast, such as a white wall.
Date/Time Display m Clock Lithium Cell
The clock cell indicator 88:88 will flash for a few seconds in the viewfinder
when you turn on the camcorder if the clock lithium cell has not been installed
or needs to be replaced.
Cell (+ Side Facing Up)
Clock Cell Holder
Install the Clock Lithium Cell
.
.
3.
Make sure camcorder
is turned
.
Slide the clock cell holder
cell into the camcorder
off,
Remove the Cell
Pull out the clock cell holder.
1.
terminal facing up in the cell holder.
sw_lowedl
consult a pfiyslcian
Slide the cell holder
out of the
camcorder.
Insert the clock cell with the "+"
Out of:,:_di_:_s!o_children.
until it clicks
into place.
and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder.
K_p
with the
Can
2.
Remove
the cell from the cell holder.
cause d_iori:inju_ii_
immediately
swallowed"
If
for emergencyitr6atment.
of the cell.
31
Date/Time
Display -- Setting the Time and Date
The correct date and time must be set before it can be displayed and
recorded on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on
the previous page before the date can be set and recorded.
AM
0:00:00
I . I . 1997
Time and Date Display
Button
FOCUS LOCK Button
Set the Time and Date
1. Make sure the camcorder
is in the
mode.
After you set the minutes, press the
FOCUS LOCK button to start the
2. Press and hold the DATE and FOCUS
clock and remove the flashing cursor
record-pause
LOCK buttons together until the reset
time and date appear.
A flashing cursor lets you know which
part of the display you are setting.
3. Repeatedly press the DATE button
until the correct month appears.
4. Then press the FOCUS LOCK button
to move the flashing cursor to the next
part of the display.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have
entered the correct month, day, year,
hour with AM or PM, and minutes.
32
.
from the di splay.
Correct
the Time and Date
1. Make sure the camcorder
is in the
record-pau,';e mode.
2. Press and hold the DATE and FOCUS
LOCK buttons together until the reset
time and date appear.
3. Correct the time and/or date using the
DATE and FOCUS LOCK buttons.
To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape
The date or date and time can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the
displays appears, it will be recorded. The camcorder also has an AUTO DATE
feature that will record the date at the beginning of the first recording of the day.
The clock cell must be installed and the clock set to record the correct date or time.
AUTO
DATE
11.18.1997
Select the Date or Time and Date
to Record
.
Repeatedly
press the DATE button to
select the display you want to record.
• Select date only to continuously
record the date.
• Select AUTO
• Select date and time to contin-
DATE
to automati-
cally record the date for 15 seconds
at the beginning
of the first
recording
of the day.
Note: AUTO DATE will remain
selected even when the camcorder's
power is turned off.
uously record the time and date.
• Select no display if you do not want
to record the date or date and time
on your tape.
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Time Counter
The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when recording or
playing back a segment of tape. During playback, the memory-stop feature
helps locate a certain point on the tape. When memory stop is on, the tape
will stop automatically during rewind or fast-forward when the time counter
reaches M 0:00:00.
COUNTER
MEMORY
Button
COUNTER
RESET
- Button
...
COU_TER
STOP
Button-.
-PLAY
Button
REW
Button--
M 0:00:00
VCR/CAM
Button and
VCR Indicator
Time
To Use the Memory-Stop
1.
Feature
Locate the place on the tape you want
to return to, press the VCR/CAM
button
Press the COUNTER
button
Press the COUNTER
MEMORY
button
control
on the remote
to turn
memory stop on. An M appears
front of the time counter when
memory
34
stop is on.
in
Continue to play the tape. When
want to return to the place you
marked,
5.
RESET
on the remote to reset the time counter
to 0:00:00.
3.
4.
to light the VCR indicator, and
press PLAY.
2.
Counter With Memory
Stop Turned On
press the STOP
you
button.
Press the REW button. The tape will
rewind to the time counter reading
of M 0:00:00.
Notes:
During rewind, the tape might not
stop exactly at the M 0:00:00 point.
A minus ( - ) will appear in front of the
time counter if the tape is rewound farther
back than a time counter
of 0:00:00.
reading
Recording Tips
•
In case of fire or theft, make a video
Be aware
recording of your home and contents
store in a safe place.
• Try to make
well-lit.
sure indoor
scenes
• Do not move the camcorder
from side-to-side
Use the viewfinder
recording
will
Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
Include
close-ups
Write down your camcorder's
and keep it separate
camcorder
camcorder
-_':_
_\;-"--_o
when traveling.
is lost or stolen,
because
serial
from the
If your
you will be
attractions.
Recordings
if they include
are
people
and details. "Local color" will give
travel videos lasting appeal. Consider
recording a familiar or landmark scene
from an unfamiliar
vantage
point.
Make sure you have any plug adapters
that you may need before taking your
camcorder to other countries.
Consult
your dealer
for advice.
it.
Use extra care to avoid damage to your
camcorder
and accessories
when
operating them at a beach or pool.
Spray, sand, and dust should be
avoided.
If your lens has been exposed
to the elements, clean it only with
proper
shots of landmarks
or
i
able to identify
and scenic
you want to
of individuals
when taping family outings
group functions.
number
Avoid long "still"
more interesting
"tilted".
microphone
while recording
this sound will be recorded.
-5S
to
is level while
or your scenes
TV sets, radios, household
traffic sounds, etc.) can
detract from the sound
record.
avoids
make sure the camcorder
appear
•
(especially
appliances,
rapidly
or LCD monitor
grounds.
Background
details barely
noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual "clutter" on your
recording.
Background
noises
are
while recording.
A steady, gradual "pan"
blurring and "jitter".
•
to
of video and audio back-
lens cleaning
supplies.
Carry your camcorder
in a carrying
case when traveling.
See page 42 for a
case designed especially
camcorder.
An ordinary
for this
suitcase or
carry bag does not offer the protection
your camcorder
needs. Treat your
camcorder as carry-on luggage
protect it from rough handling.
to
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Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
You can view tapes in color using the LCD monitor or in black-and-white
using the viewfinder.
The viewfinder will be turned off when you open the
monitor. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker when
you use the monitor.
Viewfinder
_iece Focus Control
Speaker
VCR
CAM
BRIGHT
Control
VCR/CAM
Button
VOLUME
Control
VCR (Green)
Indicator On
OPEN
POWER
DISPLAY
Switch
BLANK
O®
REW
Button
PLAY
STOP
-----
Button J
_).fs@*o__
F.FWDButt°n
_PAUSE
Button
Button
_(_L_
EJECT Button
To Play Back a Tape
1. Attach a power supply,
POWER switch
camcorder.
.
-
....
• Adjust brightness
control.
and slide the
up to turn on the
• Adjust the volume
with the VOLUME
-x.
2. Press the VCR/CAM
VCR (green)
3. Press EJECT
button
to light the
4.
Use the Viewfinder
to open the cassette
• Adjust the viewfinder
ient viewing.
or viewfinder
view what you are playing
to
.
back.
Use LCD monitor
Press the OPEN button and open
the monitor. Adjust the monitor for
convenient
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viewing.
for conven-
• Adjust the eyepiece focus control
for your vision.
compartment.
Use the LCD monitor
•
of the speaker
control.
indicator.
compartment
and insert the cassette
you want to play back. Close the
cassette
with the BRIGHT
.
Press PLAY to begin playback. During
playback, use the playback features
described on the next page.
Press STOP when you are finished.
Features
Playback
(_oo_)
DISPLAY
©©
REG
COUNTER
PLAY Button
STOP Button
REW Button
PAUSE
F.FWD
Button
Button
Visual Searching
Tape Positioning
1. During playback or play-pause,
press
and release F.FWD or REW if you want
1. Slide the POWER
the camcorder.
to search the tape visually
or reverse.
in forward
2. Release the button to return to normal
playback.
2.
switch up to turn on
Press the VCR/CAM button to light the
VCR indicator on the camcorder.
3. Press and quickly release REW or
F.FWD to rewind or fast-forward
the tape.
4. Press STOP to stop the tape.
Stop-Action
Pause
1. During playback, press PAUSE to "stop
the action" and view one frame of the
tape.
2. Press PLAY or PAUSE
normal
to return
to
playback.
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Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks
To connect
your camcorder
to a TV monitor
(or VCR)
with AUDIO/VIDEO
IN jacks,
you will need the audio/video
cable that came packed with your camcorder.
If your TV
is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch
what the camcorder
is recording or playing on the TV.
Back
Yellow Video Plug
/
Included
White
Audio/Video
Audio
l
_Cible
oi
Mono VCR or
TV Monitor
; .......
Plug
Audio and Video Jacks
Located Behind A/V Cover
o°Sj
#°°
:"
#oyY°°°
............
.."
Audio
Plug
"
_
,,_
Yellow
Video
Plug
--OR--
Back of
Stereo VCR or
TV Monitor
Yellow Video Plug
..,. 4,
__
",,'_:_l_
White
'_=ff:=:]'",_
Audio
White
Audio
L
_
Plug
_[
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"'"l'vi_N£6""_
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Included
Audio/Video
Cable
f--L
[AUDIO
=
(such as AH25)
..........................................................
i
'_
Yellow Video Plug
Installation
°
Attach
the white
the included
AUDIO
Notes:
AUDIO
labeled
plug
on one
audio/video
IN jack
on the TV
cable
end
of
to the
(or VCR).
If your TV (or VCR) has stereo
IN jacks, attach the plug to the one
MONO.
If one is not labeled
MONO, you may need a Y-adapter, such as
AH25, shown on page 43 to hear both
channels.
38
2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
3. Attach the white plug on the other end
of the audio/video
cable to the A
(audio) jack (located under the small
cover) on the side of the c,amcorder.
4. Attach
the yellow
V (video)
plug to the yellow
jack on the camcorder.
Playback
Operation
and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
4. Press the PLAY button.
• During playback, use the playback
features on page 37.
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder
connected to VCR that
.
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode". (If your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
Note:
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
Press the VCR/CAM
button
Viewing What the Camcorder
1.
A.
B.
6. Press STOP
The
connected
Press the DISPLAY
screen. During
the TV screen.
will also operate
_
unaui_orized recording
of_
the ri_
_
i_afe_l
of othersl
_ay infringe
Slide the POWER switch up to turn on
the camcorder.
The red CAM
will light.
Note: When the camcorder is used as a
camera, turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by
feedback.
Press the REC START/STOP
button
(thumb trigger) to begin recording.
You can watch what the camcorder
seeing (or recording)
TV screen.
is
on the
the camcorder.
button to have the camcorder's
tape copying,
when you are finished.
Cauti_i
indicator
3.
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
The remote
2.
to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode". (If your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
Notes:
MEMORY)
is Seeing (or Recording:)
Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to
the video input channel.
Camcorder
off (press COUNTER
feature
or the camcorder
will enter play pause
when the counte.r reaches M 0:00:00.
to place
the camcorder
in the play mode.
green VCR indicator will light.
Make sure the memory-stop
is turned
2. Slide the POWER switch up to turn on
the camcorder.
.
To copy what the camcorder is
playing, place a blank cassette in the
VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD
button.
these displays
displays
will be recorded
appear
on the TV
when they appear
on
39
Playback
To connect
on a TV without Audio/Video
your camcorder
to a TV without
Inputs
audio/video
inputs, you will need an
optional CRF800 output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or
VH90 shown on page 43. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected
to a VCR),
refer to pages
38-39.
VHF
IN
OR
Optional
---)
RF Coaxial
Cable
(such as VH82
or VH90)
Back of TV
FROM
ANT
Optional--->
Transformer
(Such as VH54)
Back of TV
CHANNEL
4CH/3CH
Switch
VHF Antenna
o°°°°°°-_
I,
OR
4,
Optional
CRF800 RF
Output Adapter
Optional 300-75 Ohm
Transformer
VHF Antenna
Installation
°
Disconnect
your TV.
connector
the VHF antenna from
the adapter,
Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw
terminals, you will need a 75/300 ohm
transformer, such as VH54, shown on
page 43.
as shown above if you are going to
leave the adapter connected
to the TV.
.
40
Attach one end of the optional coaxial
RF cable to the other connector on
the other end to
the VHF input on your TV as shown.
Connect the antenna to the
on the RF output adapter
Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat
twin-lead type attached by two screws,
you will also need an optional 300/75
ohm transformer.
and attach
.
Attach
the RF output
adapter's
plug to
the A, RF OUT, and V jacks located
under the small cover on the side of
the camcorder.
Playback
.
Operation
Set the CHANNEL
4CH/3CH
switch
4. Press the VCR/CAM button to place
the camcorder in the play mode. The
green VCR indicator will light.
on the RF output adapter to
CHANNEL
4CH or 3CH.
2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same
channel you selected with the RF
output adapter's CHANNEL switch.
3. Slide the POWER switch up to turn on
the camcorder.
Viewing What the Camcorder
5. Press the PLAY button.
• During
features
.
2. Set the CHANNEL
use the playback
on [,age 3 7.
Press STOP
on the camcorder
when
you are finished.
Is Recording
Note: When the camcorder is used as a
camera, turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by
feedback.
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel
3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as
a camera, turn the TV's volume down
to prevent a high-pitched
caused by feedback.
playback,
squeal
.
4CH/3CH
Press the REC START/STOP
button
(thumb trigger), to begin recording.
You can watch what the camcorder
switch
on the RF output adapter to the same
channel you selected on the TV.
seeing (or recording)
TV screen.
is
on the
3. Slide the POWER switch up to turn on
the camcorder. The red CAM
indicator
For normal
will light.
TV viewing,
the RF output
adapter
Note:
The remote
Press
the DISPLAY
you may
hooked
tape copying,
Note to Cable
TV Installer
This reminder
is provided
Code
54 of Canadian
grounding
grounding
Disconnect
the camcorder
the adapter's
or turn
plug
from
off the camcorder.
the camcorder.
to have the camcorder's
screen.
During
the TV screen.
(Section
TV.
up to the
will also operate
button
leave
these displays
to call your attention
Electrical
displays
will be recorded
Code,
to Article
appear
on the TV
when they appear
820-40
on
of the National
Part I), that provides
guidelines
Electrical
for proper
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected
to the
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
41
We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to
the fun of using your compact 8mm camcorder. The following pages have a selection
of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.
These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your
videos more enjoyable.
To order accessories,
contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories
are available through toll-free ordering or by
using the order form on page 45.
AC201A
Soft Carrying
Case
Custom compact soft case designed
especially to provide protection and utility
for your compact 8mm camcorder and
most accessories. Rugged fabric lined
42
with soft non-abrasive
material
and
generous padding.
Has three outside
pockets with storage for lens filters,
adapters,
batteries,
and tapes.
Coaxial RF Cables
These
VH82
(6-ft)
VH90
(12-ft)
RF cables
CRF800 RF Output
are used with the RF
output adapter to connect your camcorder
to a standard TV (one without audio/video
input jacks)
for playback.
If your TV has
300 ohm antenna screw terminals, you
will need an optional 75-to-300 ohm
transformer
antenna
attached
such as VH54.
If your
cable is the flat twin-lead type
by two screws, you will also
need an optional
transformer.
300-to-75
ohm
Adapter
This RF output adapter is used with a
coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,
to connect
your camcorder
to a standard
TV (one without audio/video
inputs) for
playback.
If your antenna cable is the flat
twin-lead type attached by two screws,
you will also need a 300-to-75 ohm
transformer.
If your TV has 300 ohm
antenna screw terminals, you will need an
optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer
such
as VH54.
AH25 Y-Adapter
VH54 Cable Transformer
G
This 75-to-300
connect
ohm transformer
a standard
75-ohm
is used to
antenna
cable
(such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm
screw terminals on a TV.
This Y-adapter allows you to connect your
camcorder's
mono audio cable to a stereo
TV or VCR.
43
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcorder
steady and produce excellent video results.
This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quickrelease mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved,
tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use. Rubber feet
allow for sure footing.
44
Order Form for Camcorder
Description
Model ProV600
Part No.
Price
AC088
$ 39.9:5
AC201A
$ 39.95
AH25
$
AV55
$ 49.95
RF Output Adapter
CRF800
$ 59.95
DC Cable
DCC100
$ 12.95
VH54
$
2.95
VH82
$
6.95
217496
$
5.95
7.95
Super
Lightweight
Soft Camcorder
Tripod
Case
Y-Adapter
Rechargeable
75-300
Coaxial
Battery
Cable
(Standard)
Transformer
RF-Cable
Audio/Video
Cable
Total
2.95
Coaxial
RF-Cable
VH90
$
Shoulder
Strap
213004
$ 12.95
238152
$118.75
AC Adapter/Charger
Qty.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ...........................................................................................
$
Sales Tax ..........................................................................................................
$
We are required by law to collect the appropriate
sales tax for each individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Shipping
and Handling
Total Amount
....................................................................................
$
.................................................................................
$
Enclosed
Use VISA, MasterCard,
5.00
or Discover.
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or cash.
0.)
¢3
45
Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,
or Discover
Card by filling in below
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account
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number from your VISA card
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Name:
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• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
46
have
been
filled
out completely.
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow
telephone
the directions
below to order by
or direct-by-mail.
United States and Canada Orders
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready
and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday
through Friday or between
9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.
Use this number only to place an order for accessory
this order form.
items listed on
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed
order form with credit
card information,
money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to
Thomson
Consumer Electronics,
Inc.) to the following address::
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks,
PA 17573
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Cleaning
the Camcorder
To clean the camcorder's
any power
source
camcorder
soft cloth.
and gently
exterior,
connected
remove
to the
wipe it with a clean
Cleaning the Camcorder's
To clean the camcorder's
lens, blow it
with a blower brush, and then gently
the lens with cleaning tissue and
wipe
commercially
prepared cleaning solution
designed for u,;e on camera lens.
Improper
Cleaning the Camcorder's
cleaning
may scratch
LCD Monitor
To clean the camcorder's
Cleaning
the Camcorder's
The viewfinder
for cleaning.
48
Remove
LCD
monitor,
use a clean,
soft cloth to
carefully
wipe the monitor.
cleaning
may scratch
Improper
the monitor.
Viewfinder:_:_ _:_:::
_::-:_:::::::::_:::x:::_
_.:_x_:_._._._:_._:_:._.:_:_:_._:_:_:_`_:_:
_:::-:::_:::_::.:::::
:_:::_::::_:_:_
::_::::::_::
_:_:_::_:_:
_:__
eyepiece can be removed
1. Turn the eyepiece
and pull it out.
2.
the lens.
counterclockwise
dust using a blower
brush.
.
Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the
reference marks, and then turn the
eyepiece
clockwise
until it clicks.
Proper Care and Storage
Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder's
cassette door. Dust and
subject the camcorder
shaking, or dropping.
grit are abrasive and will cause
excessive wear to both the camcorder's
Do not carry the camcorder using the
viewfinder or LCD monitor.
recording/playback
cassettes.
heads
and
•
Always replace the lens cap when the
camcorder
is not in use.
•
Before handling
sure your hands
•
Do not store the: camcorder
in
temperatures
below -22°F
above 149°F (65°C).
• When
your camcorder,
make
and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
to swinging,
always
the camcorder
remove
or
is not in use,
the cassette
adapter/charger
•
(-30°C)
and
AC
or battery.
Retain
the original
carton
for future
storage
or shipping
purposes.
The camcorder
can be damaged by
improper storage or handling.
Do not
Things to Avoid
•
Do not attempt to disassemble
your
camcorder.
There are no userserviceable
•
•
may damage
camcorder.
your camcorder
immediately
after moving it from a
cold location to a warm location.
Give
the camcorder
moved
•
1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach
a stable temperature
before inserting
cassette.
When the camcorder
is
or other bright
•
Do not leave your camcorder
o
in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup could
permanently
damage the camcorder's
internal
becomes
wet, turn
Do not use an adapter/charger
batteries
or
other than the ones specified
for the camcorder.
Use of the wrong
accessories
may cause damage to the
camcorder.
parts.
Do not operate
extremely
95°F
off the power and take the unit to
an Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Service Center.
at the sun
objects,
parts of the
the camcorder or
to rain or moisture.
If any component
or tape.
Do not aim your camcorder
near the
Do not operate the camcorder for
extended periods in temperatures
Do not expose
adapter/charger
condensation
may cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel
and damage the
•
the internal
below 40°F (4o(.") or above
(35°C).
a
from cold to warm,
headwheel
the camcorder
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
parts inside.
Avoid operating
Do not operate
the camcorder
humid
in
environments.
49
Troubles sometimes
the help of a service
are caused
technician
by simple "faults" that you can easily correct
by first checking a few basic remedies.
without
Before you call or take your camcorder
to an Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Service
Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing.
Then perform the
simple
checks
If service
covers
and adjustments
should
and explains
No power
Won't
be necessary,
record
or
listed for that trouble.
the warranty
information
lists what your warranty
how to get service.
•
Slide the POWER
camcorder.
•
If using
•
If using AC adapter/charger,
into a working outlet.
make sure it is plugged
•
If using AC adapter/charger,
into a working outlet.
make sure it is plugged
•
If the dew indicator ([]) flashes in the viewfinder, there is
moisture in the camcorder.
Wait until the dew indicator
playback
•
battery,
switch
upward
to turn on the
it may need to be recharged.
no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
Make sure VCR/CAM
button is in correct position
(VCR or CAM)
for desired
•
There may not be a cassette
•
•
Try ejecting
The cassette
•
You may have reached
rewinding
it.
operation.
in the camcorder.
and reinserting
the.. cassette.
tape may be broken, try another
Won't
playback
•
VCR/CAM
Won't
record
•
•
Safety tab has been closed. (See page 18.)
VCR/CAM
button must be in CAM (camera)
•
Remove
No picture
Camcorder
itself off
turns
button
the end of the cassette,
try
must be in VCR mode.
mode.
lens cap.
Slide POWER switch upward to turn camcorder back
on. If camcorder
is left in record-pause
or play-pause
for several
wear.
5O
cassette.
minutes,
it will turn itself off to prevent
tape
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward
Camcorder
pause
remains
Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will
stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW or F.FWD again to continue
rewinding or fast-forwarding, or press COUNTER
MEMORY on the remote to turn off the memorystop feature.
in
Press PLAY or PAUSE
to return
to normal
playback.
mode
Recorded sound is
too low or distorted
Subject was too far from camcorder.
Dew indicator
If the dew indicator ( [i'l ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder.
flashing
in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus
operation
.,-
Subject is not in center of viewfinder
or two subjects are
at different distances. Use the focus lock feature. See
page 30.
Viewfinder displays
are out of focus
Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder
the brightness
and focus of the viewfinder.
control
These controls
are set at the factory and should require no adjustment.
If
the brightness or focus of the viewfinder ever does require
adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver.
Make the
adjustments
with caution
miniature controls.
Image in LCD
monitor is not bright
enough.
Sound
too low when
playing back tape
using LCD monitor
to prevent
Adjust brightness of LCD monitor
on top of the monitor.
Adjust volume of built-in speaker
control on top of the monitor.
damaging
the
with BRIGHT
control
using the VOLUME
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Date and/or time were •
recorded on tape
•
Displays will be recordedon tape wheneverthey
appearin the viewfinder. Remove them from
viewfinder when recording. See page 33.
When
AUTO DATE
is selected,
,the date will
automatically
be recorded when you begin recording
or change the cassette.
See page 33.
Date and/or time are
incorrect
•
Clock
lithium
cell battery
may need replacing.
•
See page 31.
Date or time may need to be set.
See page 32.
Vertical white lines
•
appearwhen shooting
bright object
This may occur when background
contrasts with the subject.
Rechargeablebattery
runs down sooner
than expected
If battery has not been used for :_ome time,
completely
drain the battery's power and then
recharge
extremely
it.
Battery run times are measured when the camcorder
is recording continuously.
You can check your
battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the
camcorder
at a clock and recording the picture of the
clock. When the recording stops, play the last
recorded section and note the clock time. A one-hour
battery
recording
should
give you about 50 minutes
time using the LCD monitor.
of
In practical
use, you may not be able to record for the full time
because the camera uses battery power when it is
waiting
zooming.
52
between
recordings
(record-pause)
and
Thomson
YoucanreachThomsonat the
following number:
number
U.S.A.)
If we are unable
the phone,
exchange
to resolve
we will gladly
your problem
service
the reverse
Refer to the limited
or replacement
Please
have your camcorder
side to learn about
will be
and date of purchase
we will quote
model/
ready
If your unit is out of warranty,
the co:st of a repair
or
unit to you.
for repair or exchange
over
your unit or
Always
consult
Authorization
anything!
warranty
and if
repair
when you call.
it for a new or refurbished
camcorder.
over the phone,
arranged.
serial number
to Thomson
you
Many
necessary,
replacement
equipment
telephone
with your camcorder.
can be diagnosed
Our toll-free Camcorder number
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST
Monday - Friday
for U.S. customers only
Returning
a toll-free
to help you with any problems
may encounter
800-283-6503
(Toll free inside
provides
on
your specific
number
Obtain
and get a Return
before
a Return
returning
Authorization
(RA) number
from the telephone
representative
before
equipment
rights and responsibilities.
Thomson
to avoid
returning
delays,
your
accounting
errors,
or even loss of your unit.
Important
information to customers
Thomson Consumer Electronics
who ship defective equipment
who authorized
are located
the return of your equipment
will give you an
If your Camcorder
RA number
They will also
period,
The Thomson
provide
representative
over the phone.
you with instructions
how to return
on where
your Camcorder.
Write
number
in large, clear characters
outside
of the box. To avoid confusion
misunderstandings,
number
clearly
shipments
visible
box will be returned
Include
and
the
on the outside
and any conversations
about
have had with Thomson
to verify
an RA
of the
purchase
the problem
the problem
you
date.
Use the original
to protect
box
the equipment
in shipment.
For your protection,
Thomson
for warranty
a copy of the bill of sale
material
full replacement
shipper.
of your unit.
is within the warranty
provide
from damage
and
to you at your expense.
a brief note describing
please
and packing
on the
without
on the bottom
to
insure
all shipments
for
valu, o and use a reliable
assumes
no responsibility
shipments
from the customer
the factory
if not shipped
in the manner
prescribed
by Thomson.
to
personnel.
Include
your name,
address
number
of your Camcorder.
and model/serial
These
numbers
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What your warranty
•
Any defect
exchange point next business
in the continental
U.S.A.
covers:
in materials
or workmanship.
The exchange
its arrival.
.
For how long after
•
your purchase:
you of
all accessories,
and your evidence of purchase date, such
as a bill of sale, to the exchange location
• One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins
with the first rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever
comes first.
will notify
Take your unit, excluding
.
90 days for labor charges.
location
day delivery
and you will be provided
refurbished
unit.
If the repairs
.
warranty,
the new or
were covered
by your
you will not be billed.
What we will do:
During
•
If you are not located
the initial 90 days
Exchange
your camcorder
refurbished
unit, or repair
with a new or
your camcorder.
1.
Provide your Discover, MasterCard,
Visa account number and expiration
The option will be ours. Parts will be
provided at no charge, but you will be
responsible
•
within
The option
will be ours.
excluding
all accessories,
within
from the date you were provided
one year
Exchange your camcorder
refurbished
unit, or repair
number, only items not covered
with a new or
your camcorder.
by
Parts will be
WITHIN
14 DAYS,
THE SUGGESTED
provided at no charge, but you will be
responsible
for the cost of labor required
RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED
TO YOUR
for the repair.
CREDIT
Call 1-800-283-6503
and have your unit's
camcorder.
problem
business
U.S.A.
will troubleshoot
over the phone.
If the
before
you return
If you are located
(RA)
included
account.
.
Camcorder
yours:
near an exchange
1. We will send a replacement
an invoice
packed
with
days from the date you were provided the
RA number. Any labor and parts charges
not covered by our warranty will be
exchange point if one exists. No returns
will be accepted without the RA number.
a replacement
unit next
in the continental
the replacement
product, but will not be
charged for the unit portion of the invoice
amount if we receive your unit within 14
your
provided with a Return Authorization
number and the location of a nearby
day delivery
You will receive
.
representative
determines
that you should
receive a replacement
unit, you will be
To receive
This amount will be
We will send you a replacement
.
A representative
CARD.
credited if the unit is subsequently
received.
date of purchase and model/serial
number
ready. The model/serial
number
information
is on the bottom of your
point:
unit to the
and charged
against
your
Ship the unit back to us, excluding
all
accessories,
using the replacement
unit's
carton. Shipping instructions
will be
included in the carton along with your RA
number
which
will allow
ship the unit back to us.
54
14 days
the RA
warranty will be charged to your account.
IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED
How you get service:
•
or
date
to our phone representative.
This is for
security purposes. If we receive your unit,
for the cost of labor required
for the repair.
After the 90 days and
near an exchange
you to easily
Make
sure
you
•
insure your shipment
in case of damage
or loss. Include with the shipment:
•
Evidence
of purchase
date, such as a
bill of sale, to verify
warranty
•
•
Return
your unit's
• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA
Camcorder Service Center of your choice.
your
• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center representative evidence of
purchase date, such as a bill of sale.
eligibility.
A brief note describing
camcorder's
Your name,
problem.
address
transportation,
Check with your dealer or call 1-800-3361900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center nearest you.
and phone
storage,
number.
handling,
and
Pick up your canlcorder when repairs are
complete.
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.
We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.
What your warranty
To receive a replacement
received your unit:
1.
unit after we have
Write the RA number
the carton
on the outside
used tO return
the unit.
Make sure you insure your
case of damage or loss.
2.
material if possible.
A brief note describing
problem.
•
Your name, address and phone
Return
transportation,
insurance
storage,
accept no liability
in case of damage
•
Cleaning
of video/audio
•
Camcorders
the U.S.A.
to mail a cashier's
check or money
purchased
control
and clock.
heads.
or serviced
outside
Acts of God, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Product
order
Upon receipt of your product, a new or
refurbished unit will be shipped to you
in the
To have your Camcorder
repaired by an
Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Service
Center:
Registration:
Please complete and mail the Product
Registration Card packed with your
camcorder. It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return
of the card is not :required for warranty
coverage.
are any out of
next business day delivery
continental U.S.A.
or
Return transportation, storage and handling
costs of your unit, including insurance for
loss or damage.
warranty labor or parts charges and you
elect not to use your credit card.
5.
A unit that has been modified
or neglect.
for remote
or loss.
will advise the address
if there
•
from misuse
controls.
and
We
The representative
for payment
Damage
Batteries
number.
handling,
•
•
your camcorder
costs are your responsibility.
of customer
purposes.
eligibility.
•
Adjustment
incorporated
into other products or is used
for institutional
cr other commercial
Evidence of purchase date, such as a
bill of sale, to verify your unit's
warranty
•
in
Include with the shipment:
•
4.
shipment
Carefully pack the unit, excluding all
accessories,
using the original box and
packing
3.
of
does not cover:
How State Law relates
•
This warranty
to warranty:
gives you specific
legal
rights and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your camcorder
the United States:
outside
This warranty does not apply. Contact
dealer for warranty information.
your
55
LCD Monitor
2.5" measured diagonally LDC monitor
General
Power
requirement:
Power
consumption:
Normal:
5.9 watts
Weight:
Dimensions
8.6"(W)
219.5
5.4 VDC
Camera
Section
1.8 lbs. (800g)
Image
- Including
(270,000 pixels)
Lens: FI.4-2.8
(f=4 to 64mm)
x 4.2"(H)
Viewfinder:
CCD solid-state
type
16:1 power zoom lens
Filter diamel:er: 46 mm
x 4.2"(D)
(W) x 106.5 (H) x 107.5 (D) mm
Video Recorder Section
Format: 8mm
Record/playback system:
Rotating 2-head, helical-scan
One flying erase head
Video Signal: EIA Standard
NTSC color
sensor:
Tripod Mount
One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole
system
AC Adapter/Charger
Power requirement:
50/60 Hz.
Power
Viewfinder
.62 inch electronic B/W viewfinder
100-240
consumption:
V,
11 watts
Weight:
.22 lbs. (100g)
Dimensions:
2.8"(W)
x 1.3"(H)
x 2.2"(D)
71 (W) x 34 (H) x 56 (D) mm
Information
to User
This equipment
has been tested
comply
•
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w
:-7_
and found
to
device
pursuant
These
limits are designed
equipment
generates,
•
and, if not installed
with the instructions,
that interference
will not occur
particular
installation.
If this equipment
cause harmful interference
to radio or
television
by turning
reception,
which
the equipment
is encouraged
56
the
Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver
is connected.
Consult
the dealer
TV technician
Alterations
or an experienced
or modifications
carried
out
equipment.
does
Causing
Equipment
Regulations.
the interference
measures:
the receiving
antenna.
radio/
for help.
can be determined
to try to correct
or relocate
in a
off and on, the user
by one or more of the following
Reorient
between
and receiver.
without appropriate
authorization
may
invalidate the user's FCC right to operate
may cause harmful interference
to radio
communications.
However, there is no
guarantee
the separation
This
uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy
and used in accordance
•
to provide
protection
against harmful
in a residential
installation.
Increase
equipment
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
reasonable
interference
•
•
with the limits for a Class B digital
sur le matrriel brouilleur du Canada.
the
Care and maintenance
A
camcorder
A (audio) and V (video) jacks
Accessories
included 3
49
cleaning
38, 40
the camcorder
storage
things to avoid
battery
cassette
Adapter/charger
charging battery 13
using 5, 11, 21
AE (automatic exposure)
Assistance 1, 3, 53
Attach lens cap cord 4
Audio/video cable 38
49
Cassette
14
19
care and storage
Cassette compartment
Cassettes
18
24, 27
inserting
and removing
cautions
Checks,
l0
release)
button
10,
12
Battery
attaching
and removing
care and storage
charging
13
level indicator
refreshing
3
the camcorder's
compartment
level indicator
9, 10
6, 21,
48
lens
Cleaning
the camcorder's
viewfinder
Cleaning the camcorder's
Clock cell
12, 21
Beep feature
the camcorder
24
31
install
31
48
LCD monitor
Clock cell compartment
Clock cell indicator
31
Contents
1
39
Beep indicator
6, 9, 21, 27
BEEP ON or OFF indicator
21, 24, 27
MEMORY
button 16, 39
RESET button 16
BLANK
Customer
BLANK indicator
25, 28
Blank search feature 28
BRIGHT
control
48
9
COUNTER
COUNTER
10, 28
48
31
Copy tapes
button
27
holder
remove
12
Battery
50
Cleaning
13
Battery
trouble
3
Cleaning
14
safety precautions
using
12
14
19
15
clock and remote
control
19, 21, 36
6
inserting
Cell
B
19
6, 9,
install in remote
BATT (battery
48
Care and storage
optional 42
order form 45
B (bright)
viewfinder
49
assistance
and service
53
D
10, 23, 36
DATE
C
Cable TV installer note 41
CAM (camera) indicator
6, 9, 20, 21, 26, 39, 41
CAM (camera) mode 16, 17, 26, 28
Camcorder's operating controls 9
Camera edit feature 26
button
Date/time
10, 24,
32, 33
display
correcting
32
in viewfinder
or monitor
install
and remove
record
AUTO
record
the date
record
the date and time
setting
time and date
24
clock cell
DATE
31
33
33
33
32
57
DCcable
5, 11,
DCinjack
5,
Dew indicator
DISPLAY
10,
25
button
11
PAUSE
30
25
8, 21, 25
REC 8, 21, 25
REW 25
shutter speed
STOP 25
24
25
viewfinder
25,
no cassette
10, 16, 26, 27, 41
Displays
LCD monitor
status
FOCUSLOCK
13
TAPE
24
24,
25
TAPE END
E
27
25,
28
time-remaining
25, 28
VCR 6, 8, 36, 37, 39,
EJECT
Erase
button
6,
10, 19, 20, 21,
protection
Eyepiece,
focus
48
control
7, 9, 20,
21, 22,
36
(fast forward)
button
21, 26, 27, 37
First time operation
Flying
3
erase head
26
FOCUS LOCK button
Focus lock feature
30
FOCUSLOCK
Full auto mode
remote's
cassettes
15
LCDmonitor
8, 9,
10,
LCD monitor,
displays
LCD monitor,
Lens 9
using
19
27
L
10
10, 16, 20,
56
cell
Iris
EFWD
25, 29
to user
Inserting and removing
Install clock cell 31
Install
F
F (focus) control
FF indicator
25
level
Information
18
cleaning
Eyepiece
zoom
36
41
10, 30, 32
indicator
25,
feature 28
Lens cap
Lens cover
Limited
24
23
21
Lens, cleaning
30
12, 20, 21,
48
20,
21
warranty
54
M
H
Handstrap,
adjust
4
Memory-stop
feature
Microphone
I
34
9, 27
N
Indicator
AUTO
DATE
battery
level
24
14, 24
beep 6, 21, 27
BEEP OFF 21, 24, 27
BEEP
ON
BLANK
24, 27
25,
28
CAM 6, 26, 39
clock cell 31
dew
FF
58
25
25
No cassette
indicator
25
O
OPEN
button
Operating
5,
controls
10, 11,
9,
12, 23, 36
10
Optional accessories
42
Order form, accessories
45
22, 26
P
Registration
2
Remote control
PAUSE
button
PAUSE
I0,
indicator
first
37
10, 17, 21,
sensor
36, 39, 41
sensor
Remove
clock cell
8,
viewfinder
searching
on TV (or VCR)
with audio/video
in
38
Plug adapter, optional
POWER switch
11
6, 8, 9, 14, 20, 21, 26, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41
Powering
using battery
Product
2
precautions,
battery
Safety
tab
6, 18,
19
Sensor, remote 9,
SET button 20
17
Setting
the time and date
strap
attaching
rings
2
Q
feature
26
speed indicators
Shutter
speeds
Solving
problems
24,
24, 27
27
50
18
10
Specifications
56
Status displays
STOP button
REC (record)
button
REC (record)
mode
REC indicator
17
8, 21, 25
REC START/STOP
8, 9, 20,
Record
17, 26
button
21, 39, 41
32
4
Start and stop recording
R
12
9
Shutter
Speaker
review
40, 41
4, 9
SP speed
Quick
optional
information
11
50
registration
adapter,
Safety
12
solving
25
Safety
Shoulder
your camcorder
using adapter/charger
Problem
37
audio/video
40
jacks
26, 27,
S
37
on a TV without
Playback
button
9, 40
RF output
37
31
10, 17, 2.0, 21,
RFjack
stop-action
pause
time counter
34
inputs
9
REW indicator
36
features
Playback
17
Remote
8
visual
15
REW (rewind)
37
Playback
16
install cell
8, 21, 25
Pause, stop-action
PLAY button 8,
Playback
features
buttons
16
8
25
8, 10, 16, 17, 21,
STOP indicator
25
Stop-action
pause
34, 36, 37,
39, 41
37
T
the date, date and time, or AUTO
DATE
Table of contents
33
Tape copying
Recording
making
a 20
Refresh
tips
39
TAPE END indicator
TAPE indicator
25
SP speed 18
times 18
Recording
1
Tape. inserting
the battery
6, 21
Tape time-remaining
35
13
Tape window
25, 28
display
25, 28
19
59
Things
to avoid
49
Thumb trigger 8, 9, 20,
Time counter
34
21, 26, 39, 41
Time-remaining
28
indicator
Tips
recording
traveling
Traveling
35
35
tips
35
Tripod, using 44
Trouble checks 50
Turn on the camcorder
6
U
Unpack the camcorder and accessories
3
v
VCR indicator 6, 8, 9, 36, 37, 39, 41
VCRmode
16, 17, 28
VCR/CAM button
6, 8, 9, 26, 36, 37, 39, 41
Video cassettes 18
Viewfinder 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 26
cleaning 48
eyepiece focus control 22
playback 36
using 22
Visual searching 37
VOLUME control 10, 36
W
Warranty, limited 54
White balance 27
Z
ZOOM buttons 17, 29
Zoom level indicator 25, 29
Zoom lever 9, 20, 21, 29, 32
Zooming 29
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