OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

934.53735190

SERIES

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read this booklet so you will be

able to enjoy alt the features in

your video camera/recorder.

Record in space provided below the Model No. and the Serial No.

as found on the label on the rear of your video camera/recorder,

Model No,

Serial No.

Retain this information for future

reference,

[vHs]

VI DEO CAMERA/

RECORDER

Operation

Sears, Roebuck and

Co., Chicago,

IL 60684, U.S.A.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

voltage wi_in

the unit may have sufficient magnitude re cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER -- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature con-

cerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

DEW (MOISTURE CONDENSATION)

"DEW"

("POWER")

Light indicates condensation

on the recorder mechanism.

If the video camera/ recorder is moved from a cold area to a warm area and the humidity is high, moisture can form on the metal surface of the recording mechanism. If this

happens, the tape could be damaged.

To prevent

damage the video camera/recorder will not operate

except for "EJECT".

Should "DEW"

("POWER")

Light flash with the power on, press "EJECT"

and remove the cassette.

Wait for the moisture to dry

(until "DEW" Light stop flashing).

NOTE: "POWER" Light is used as "DEW"

Light.

When "POWER"

Light is continuously on, it is the

"POWER"

Indicator.

When

it flashes, it is the

"DEW"

Indicator.

"DEW"

"POWER") Light

PRECAUTIONS

• No water,

dust or sand

Be careful that no water, dust or sand

enters the

Camera/Recorder because it may cause damage.

• The solid-state image sensor is basically immune to direct sunlight or excessively bright objects, however, avoid prolonged exposure to these adverse objects since unnecessary heat may develop.

• When you are not using the Camera/Recorder, switch off the power and attach the lens cap.

• When you shoot at a scene which contains an extremely bright object such as the sun or a light source, a bright vertical bar may appear in the picture.

Your Camera/Recorder is functioning properly, but the solid-state pickup device (C.C.D) usually causes this as an inherent characteristic.

Try to avoid shooting an excessive bright object directly.

• Be sure not to leave it an a place where the temperature exceeds 122°F, or the pickup device will deteriorate.

Be careful not to leave the unit in the following places:

• Inside a car with the windows closed and in direct sunshine.

• Near heating appliances.

• In direct sunshine in summer.

• Do not leave the viewfinder lens facing sunlight for a prolonged period, or the phosphorescent surface of the cathode ray tube may be damaged.

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Congratulations on buying the _ Video Camera/Recorder.

For maximum pleasure and convenience

please read these simple instructions before operating your Camera/Recorder.

NOTES:

• This Video Camera/Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the

_]

• _

is designed to expand your opportunities mark.

for in-home TV viewing and not for any usage

which might violate the copyright laws.

• _.__1_'_

The Video Camera/Recorder with this marking incorporates

_

high-quality picture technology and is compatible with any Video Cassette Recorders bearing the

[_

mark.

FEATU RES

• CCD solid-state camera pickup

• HO_ High Quality picture technology

• Auto Focus Power Zoom Lens with macro feature

• Electronic Viewfinder

• Full record and playback capability with standard cassette

• Flying Erase Head

• Video dub

• Audio dub

• Time and Date

• Titler

• Index Signal

• High speed shutter

• DC Camera Light

ACCESSORIES

Check to make sure you have the following components

and accessories (besides the Camera/Recorder Unit itself) before disposing of the packing material.

1, Carrying Case

2. Lead-acid rechargeable Battery Pack (1-hour type)

3. AC Adaptor/Charger

4. Audio/Video Output Cable

5. DC Camera Light

6. Telephoto Lens (*) (Sears Stock No. 57-53954)

7. Clock Battery 3-volt Micro Lithium Cell (such as

MaxeU #CR2025 or equivalent)

8. RF Converter and 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with

Antenna Adaptor (*) (Part No. 46-83930-3)

9. Wide-angle Lens (*) (Part No. 46-83870-3)

10. Synchro Edit Cord (*) (Part No, 46-23890-3)

11. Car Battery Cord (*)

(Part No. 46-23858-3)

CAUTION:

See notes on page 9.

12. Earphone (*)

(Part No. 33-8-2)

13, Antenna Adaptor

(*)

(Part No. 46-45733-3)

14. Audio/video

Input Cable (*)

(Part No, 46-23765-3)

®

(*) Optional-not supplied.

Order from any Sears Service/Parts

Department, mentioning the part number, Div. 57, Price List 528.

®

®

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®

®

WARNING: Keep

this battery away from children, If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

@

@

_(*)

®

_(*)

(*)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety ts a major factor in the design of every instrument.

But, safety is your responsibility too.

This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Camera/Recorder equipment.

Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference and accessory

INSTALLATION

1

Read and Follow Instructions--All

the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated.

Follow all operating and use instructions

7

Power-Cord Protection--Power-supply

cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, conven,ence receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

8

Ventilation--Slots

and openings m the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video

product and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's

instructions have been followed.

2

Retain Instructions--The

safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3

Heed Warnings--Comply

with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions.

4

Polarized

Plug--This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug furry into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your

electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet.

To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or

r

_-'_ other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure.

If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

5 Power Sources--This

video product should be operated

only

from

the

type

of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply

to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For

video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

6

Overloading--Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock

Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs.

They may result in a shock or fire hazard.

Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation

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Attachments--Do

not use

attachments

unless

recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

Caution:

Maintain electrical safety.

Powerline operated

equip-

ment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL list-

ing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features.

This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock

or

fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

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Water and Moisture--Do

not use this video product near

water--for

example,

near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like

11

Aeoessories--Do

not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product.

Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory

recommended by the manufacturer

11A

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn

12

Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Sec-

tion 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

No, 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below

I

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

16

Lightning--For

added protection for this video product

during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall

outlet and disconnect

the antenna or cable-system. This will

prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

LEAD rN

W_RE j GROLIND CLAMP

/

ANTENNA

O_SCHARGE

(NEC

SECTION

UNIT

BI0

201

• GROUNOING

(NEC SECTION

COND4JCTORS

810=21 )

ELECTRIC

EQUIPMENT

SERVICE

NEC

--

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

POWE R SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTROD

E SYSTEM

(NEC ART

250

PART 14)

13

Power Lines--An

outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric

light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be

fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

USE

14

Cleaning--Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid

cleaners

or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

1 5 Object and Liquid Entry--Never

push objects of any kind

into this video product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result

in a

fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid

of any kind on the video product.

SERVICE

17

Servicing--Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer aft servicing to qualified service personnel,

18

Conditions

Requiring

Service--Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct

change

in performance--this indicates a need for service,

19

Replacement Parts--When

replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.

Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20

Safety Check--Upon

completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORAC ADAPTOR/CHARGER

1. Save these instructions

-- This page contains

important safety and operating instructions for AC

Adaptor/Charger Model VM-AC64AS(M).

2. Before using AC Adaptor/Charger, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) AC Adaptor/Charger, (2) battery and (3) product using battery.

3. Also read all instructions on pages 3 and 4.

4. Caution -- To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable battery, VM-BP64AS or 57-53982.

Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

5. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

7. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

8. Make sure that cord is properly located so that it will

not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

9. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug

-- replace them immediately.

10. An extension cord should not be used unless ab- solutely necessary.

Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If extension cord must be used, make sure:

A. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.

B. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

C. That wire size should be met below:

Minimum

AWG size

18

16

Length of extension cord (feet)

Equal to or less than 100

Equal to or less than 150

11. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

12. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

13. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger

from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .........................................................

Accessories ....................................................

Important

safeguards ......................................

Important safety instructions for

AC Adaptor/Charger

....................................

5

Electronic viewfinder position adjustment

........

7

Attaching the telephoto or wide-angle

lens ...... 7

2

2

3

Loading battery for date/clock

........................

Power sources ...............................................

Battery pack checking ....................................

Charging the battery pack .............................

10

Making

a sample camera recording ................

11

Identification and operation

of controls ..........

13

Auto focus ...................................................

19

Power zoom .................................................

Macro

lens ...................................................

Instant

review ...............................................

21

21

21

7

8

9

Variable shutter

speed ...................................

Auto iris .......................................................

Recording TV program ..................................

Audio dubbing ..............................................

Video dubbing ..............................................

index signal recording ...................................

Date/clock

setting ........................................

Attaching the DC camera

light ......................

22

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Title making .................................................

Eyepiece adjustment .....................................

Producing best color program

.......................

Viewing the picture played back

on your TV ................................................

Display button ..............................................

Linear time counter .......................................

Memory

.......................................................

Time remaining .............................................

F-search and R-search ...................................

Pause ...........................................................

Edit search ...................................................

Operating

hints .............................................

Camera/Recorder

to VCR dubbing .................

Flying erase head ..........................................

Troubleshooting

............................................

Storing the Camera/Recorder in the carrying

case .............................................

Routine maintenance

....................................

Sears service ................................................

40

41

41

35

35

36

36

32

34

34

37

38

38

38

39

29

31

31

How to order repair parts ..............................

Specifications

...............................................

41

41

Using the optional synchro edit cord ..............

42

"Note

to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to

Article

820--22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point

of cable

entry as practical".

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER POSITION ADJUSTMENT

The position of the Electronic Viewfinder can be adjusted so it can be viewed with the left eye as well as the right eye+

•

When viewing with right eye

•

When viewing with left eye

ATTACHING THE TELEPHOTO OR WIDE-ANGLE LENS

Use the Telephoto attachment if you wish to make your

subject appear larger or the Wide-angle attachment to make your subject appear wider.

1. To remove Lens Hood, put hand flat against Lens

Hood and turn it counterclockwise.

2, Remove both caps of the Telephoto Lens or Wide- angle Lens (Optional Accessories).

3. Screw the lens into the threads on the front of Video

Camera/Recorder lens assembly.

NOTES:

• Auto focusing will not operate correctly

when the

Telephoto or Wide-angle lens is attached to the Video

Camera / Recorder.

• Shading at corners may occur near the Wide-angle end (extreme of your zoom lens) and in the macro position.

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LOADING BATTERY FOR DATE/CLOCK

You may want to install the clock battery IAccessow

No. 7) immediately to prevent misplacing it.

1. Poll the

tab to open the cover and expose the compartment.

2. Insert the clock battery with the "+" terminal facing out (as illustrated inside the battery cover),

3, Gently push the cover closed until it snaps into place.

NOTES:

• When replacing the batteries, use 3V micro lithium cell such as Maxell CR2025 or equivalent.

• Instructions for setting the time and date are on page

27.

You can do that later if desired after you're more familiar with your camera/recorder.

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POWER SOURCES

• WHEN

USING

WITH

THE BAI-rERY PACK (Accessory No. 2)

1. To attach align the

mark "1_"

on the side of the

Battery

Pack (Accessory No. 2) with that on the rear

left side of the Video Camera/Recorder so that the

2. To remove slide the Battery Pack upward

while

pushing the "'BA'I-rERY'" Eject Lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Battery fits in the grooves (flat against the rear of the

Camera/Recorder), and slide

the

Battery Pack downward, as illustrated.

"'BA'n'ERY" Eject Lever

Battery Pack

Battery Pack (Accessory No. 2)

•

WHEN USING WITH THE AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER

See the rating label of the AC Adaptor/Charger.

1. To attach align the mark "1_" on the side of the AC

Adaptor/Charger (Accessory No.3) with that on the side of the Video Camera/Recorder so that it fits into the grooves (flat against the rear of the Camera/Recorder), and slide the AC Adaptor/Charger downward as illustrated.

2, Plug the AC Adaptor/Charger power cord into AC electrical outlet.

(Accessory No, 3)

3. To remove slide the AC Adaptor/Charger upward while pushing the "BA'B'ERY" direction of the arrow.

Eject Lever in the

"BATTERY"

Eject Lever

@

AC Adaptor/Charger

(Accessory

No.3)

@

Mark ""I_'"

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NOTES:

• The AC Adaptor/Charger cannot charge

the Battery

and operate the Camera/Recorder at the same time.

Remove the Battery from the AC Adaptor/Charger to supply power to the Camera/Recorder.

• When using the AC Adaptor/Charger

Camera/Recorder, the battery level to power indicator the may display "'E----".

This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the AC

Adaptor/Charger to power the Camera/Recorder.

•

WHEN USING WITH THE CAR BATTERY

To "DC

IN 9.6V"

To cigarette lighter socket

Car Battery Cord (_)

1. Connect the small plug of the Car Battery Cord to the

"DO IN 9.6V '° jack of the Camera/Recorder.

2. Connect the other end of the Car Battery Cord to the car's cigarette lighter socket.

(*) Optional-not supplied.

See page 2 for ordering information.

NOTES:

•

The Car Battery Cord is designed to be used

only with automobiles having a 12-volt negative

ground system.

• To avoid possible damage to your Camera/

Recorder, make sure the Car Battery Cord you plan to use has positive tip polarity

and is

capable of converting 12 volts to 9.6 volts such

as Sears Part No. 46-23858-3.

BATTERY PACK CHECKING

When the "E" indication in the Electronic Viewfinder appears and flashes while the Video Camera/Recorder is operated with a Battery pack (Accessory No. 2) during recording, it indicates that the battery charge is insufficient.

Then, charge it or replace it with a charged battery pack.

NOTE: Whenever the linear time counter or tape re-

maining display is present in the viewfinder, it appears with a 3-dash read-out indicating the condition of

Camera/Recorder battery power. When the battery is fully charged, the display reads "'E-----F".

When the battery is very near empty, only one dash re_ mains and starts blinking.

You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery before continuing to use your Camera/Recorder.

E---F

O:00:O0

• 'o'too :oo

E_-

O:OO:OO

9

!

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

1.

2.

Plug the AC Adaptor/Charger (Accessory No. 3)

power cord into AC electrical outlet.

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

Align the reference arrow on the Battery with that of

AC Adaptor/Charger and push the Battery flush with the AC Adaptor/Charger and slide it in the direction of arrow.

3.

NOTE: When a Battery is attached to the AC

Adaptor/Charger, do not turn them upside down.

The Battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.

The "CHARGE" Light will be lit while the Battery is accepting a charge, and will go out when the Battery is fully charged.

"CHARGE" Light

"'POWER" Light

NOTES:

1. The time required for charging the Battery

is

approx, two hours.

2. When fully charged, the Battery should supply

approx.

45 - 60 minutes of operating time Idepending on how much you use zoom and pause).

3. An optional long play battery (Sears Stock No.

57-53982) may also be charged by the AC Adaptor/Charger.

The time for battery charging is approx. three hours.

4, Charge the Battery after use and store it at normal room temperature.

5. Recharge your Battery at least once every six months.

The Battery is a Lead-acid Battery.

This Battery tends to discharge if not used for an extended period of time.

If the Battery is stored for a extended length of time without being recharged, you may not be able to recharge it.

6. A Battery charged after being stored for a long period may not supply power for the specified time, Additional rechargings will help restore the

Battery's operation time,

7. The Battery should be charged at a temperature

of

32°F -95°F (0°C -35°C)

to

prevent damage.

8. Do not operate the Battery at temperatures below 14°F (--1O°C) or above 95°F (35°C).

The

Battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50°C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

9. After repeated chargings and use, the operation time will gradually decrease.

When operation time becomes too short to be useful, it is time to

replace the Battery.

10. If "CHARGE" and "POWER" Lights on the AC

Adaptor/Charger start flashing, remove the battery and then reattach it.

If after several at- tempts both Lights continue to flash, this means your battery cannot take a charge and must be replaced with a new one.

The "'CHARGE"

Light will not light if a hot bat-

tery is attached to the AC Adaptor/Charger.

Attaching an extremely hot Battery to the AC

Adaptor/Charger is not recommended; it should

be allowed to cool down before being attached.

11, Do not short the Battery's terminal.

12. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the Bat-

tery. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

13. Throwing the Battery into a fire or exposing the

Battery to excessive heat -- over 149°F (65°C) could be hazardous.

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MAKING A SAMPLE CAMERA RECORDING

1. Connect the POWER SOURCE.

(See pages 8 and

9.)

2. Press "EJECT" Button and insert the cassette so

the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the Cassette Holder.

Slide the

Cassette into Cassette Holder as far as it will go.

NOTE: If the power source is not connected to

Camera/Recorder,

the Cassette

Holder will not

open.

3. Press the Cassette Holder.

The Holder will latch in the operating position.

6. Set "FOCUS

AUTO/MAN"

Switch to "AUTO".

NOTE: See page 31 for "EYEPIECE

ADJUST-

MENT".

"EJECT"

Button

Cassette Holder

4. Set

"VCR/CAM"

Select Switch to

"CAM"

position.

5. Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button on. The Video

Camera/Recorder will enter record/pause mode automatically.

NOTE: If the erase prevention tab on the cassette

is removed or no cassette is inserted, "TAPE"

in

the viewfinder will flash for several seconds and the

Camera/Recorder will

not

enter record/pause mode and recording is not possible.

"POWER"

ON/OFF Button

"VCR/CAM"

Select Switch

"FOCUS

AUTO/MAN" Switch

7. Now,

press Record Start/Stop Button to start shooting the picture.

"REC" indication appears in the viewfinder and you are now recording the picture you see through the Electronic Viewfinder.

8. Press Record Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

Press the Button again to resume recording.

The

"REC" indication in the Electronic Viewfinder goes off in the record/pause (stand-by) mode.

Record

Start/Stop

Button

11

9. After recording, set "VCR/CAM'" Select Switch

to "'VCR", and the Camera/Recorder will be now in the stop mode.

13. Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button off and then

"EJECT" Button to remove cassette.

"VCR/CAM'"

Select Switch

"POWER"

ON/OFF Button

"EJECT"

Button

10. Press "REW" Button.

The tape will be rewound to the beginning.

11. Press "PLAY" Button.

The picture you just recorded will be seen through the View'finder and sound can be heard by earphone (Not supplied).

NOTE: If you connect the Video Camera/Recorder to your TV, you can see the picture played back on your TV.

Refer to VIEWING THE PICTURE

PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV" on pages 32 and

33.

12. After playing, press "STOP"

Button.

14. Always remove the power source from the Video

Camera/Recorder after use.

"'REW'" Button

"PLAY"

"STOP"

Button

Button

To prevent an accidental erasure of recorded material:

If you have a cassette tape that has already been

partially recorded on and you want to record on the

remaining blank section, see "EDIT SEARCH"

on page 37.

12

IDENTIFICATION AND

OPERATION OF CONTROLS

"MEMORY"

Button

If this Button is pressed while the linear time counter or time remaining read-out is displayed in the viewfinder, "'M" appears in the display and it memorizes the tape position of

"0:00:00",

"_%.;.

Cover for Camera Light Terminal

When the DC camera light (provided) is attached to the accessory shoe, this cover slides

and power can be supplied to the DC camera _, light.

_.

Caution: To help avoid any potential hazard _, from electric shock, do not open this cover when the camera light is not attached and the camera/recorder is turned on.

_,

_.

\

DISPLAY" Button

"_

Pressing this Button once causes a 5 digit linear time counter and battery indicator to appear in _-_

the Camera/Recorder _s viewfinder,

Pressing the Button again will cause battery

in-

"_.

dicator and the amount of t me reman ng on the cassette in the Camera/Recorder.

Press a

third time to delete all displays.

"_

"_

_

Microphone

Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.

Zoom Ring (Manual Zooming)

The picture size can be magnified 6 times with

the use of the zoom feature.

Just rotate

Zoom Ring for a close up (T) or wide angle (W) picture. Macro close-up, as close as 1 cm from object, is feasible.

Auto Focus Window

To automatically focus the camera lens, this, window transmits and receives infrared light which is reflected off the object, Make sure

you

don't obstruct recording.

this window when

Focus Ring

Do not

attempt to

manually

turn the Focus

Ring when the Camera/Recorder

is in the auto

focus mode,

Lens (with Lens Cap)

F1.4 (9 - 54 ram) 6:1 power zoom lens features =_=_'_ auto focus and auto iris functions.

,/

"MACRO"

Button

Used to shoot objects as close as 1 cm from the,

,j" lens tip.

(See "MACRO LENS" on page 21.)

AUTO" Focus Button

/

"PUSH

Auto focusing can be also performed during manual focus mode by pushing this Button.

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Accessory Shoe

Used to attach the DC Camera Light (Access-

ory No. 5).

"FOCUS

AUTO/MAN" Switch

Set this Switch to the "AUTO"

position for automatic focusing, and to the

"MAN"

position for focusing with the Focus Ring.

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"BATTERY"

Eject Lever

Releases the Battery or AC Adaptor/Charger to the Video Camera/Recorder.

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

Camera/Recorder lens sees.

The electronic viewfinder also functions as a convenient black-and-white monitor during playback of recorded material.

Control

To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, turn this control knob for your optimum focus adjustment.

"SHU'n'ER"

Button

Used to control the shutter speed during mode.

and/or record/pause (stand-by)

(See

"VARIABLE

SHU'I-rER

SPEED" on page 22.)

"REVIEW"

Button

Used to review the last few seconds of the resegment in the record/pause mode.

(See page 21.)

"TITLE"

Button

Pressthis Button to create and record personal-

ized titles on your videos with the Camera/ built-in titler.

(See "TITLE

MAKING" on page 29.)

"'RESET/T-160"" Button

When the linear time counter is displayed in the viewfinder,

pressing this Button resets

the

counter to "0:00:00".

When the time-remaining read-out is displayed, pressing this Button changes the display for extended length T-160 tapes, the indicator under

the T-160 Button will light.

"DATE/TIME"

Adjust Buttons

Used to set the date and clock during pause

(stand-by) mode.

(See "DATE/CLOCK

SET-

TING" on page 27.)

"DATE/TIME

ON/OFF" Button

Press this Button to display the date and clock in the viewfinder.

Whenever the date and clock appear in the viewfinder, they will be recorded on the tape.

"EJECT"

Button

Operates with "POWER"

either on or off, if a_ power source is connected to the Camera/_

Recorder.

_,

_,

"_

"POWER"

Light and Dew Indicator

Light

Flashing of the Light indicates dew condensatlon on Camera/Recorder mechamsm.

"_,

While this Light is flash ng, the un t will not., operate.

Leave the power on until the Light

stops flashing. Then the unit can be operated.

"POWER" ON/OFF

Button

Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button to turn

Camera/Recorder on.

Press again to turn _

Camera/Recorder off.

"POWER" Light illuminates when "POWER"

ON/OFF Button

is pressed and Camera/

Recorder is on.

_

_

"PLAY"

Button

Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode.

_%

_%_

_'_

"_

NOTE: When the Camera/Recorder is in

record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this Button will play the tape at normal.

_,

_,

"_

_ _.

_%

'_%.,_ "_,_

"VCR/CAM"era

Select Switch

This Switch changes the Camera/Recorder

tc the record mode or to the playback mode. The

Switch must be in "CAM"era

position for recording.

"REWIND"

Button

Press this Button during Stop or Fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. "'REWIND"

appears in the viewfinder whenever the linear time counter or time remaining is present,

Press the Button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents.

Press "PLAY" Button to return to normal play-

back mode or press "STOP"

Button to stop tape movement.

NOTE: You can also visually scan backward

when the Camera/Recorder

is in record/pause

(stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this

Button.

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/

I_

_r

........

•_

I

__

These buttons are used for title making buttons

when the "TITLE"

button is pressed.

(See "TITLE

MAKING" on page 29.)

_

_f_"

_"

"'PAUSE/r-_" Button

When this Button is pressed during recording, the tape stops and the Camera/Recorder enters

_ the record/pause (stand-by) mode. When this

Button is pressed again, the tape runs to resume recording.

NOTE: This Button may be also used to j_"

.,/"

/

f

_" f

j_"

j

_

J

J

J

J_

,,_-

_jw,-

_

J iisplay a still pict_r_ during play back mode.

AUDIO DUB Button

j This button is used to record new audio in place of existing audio without erasing the video.

See page 24.

"TRACKING"

Control

Used when playing a tape recorded on another

VCR. Adjust for best picture.

Ejecting the cas-

sette returns the tracking to the

normal position.

_.

_vu .] _ = -JJ Sound being recorded by the microphone or played back may be monitored by attaching earphone (Not supplied) to this jack.

"VIDEO

DUB" Button

This Button is used to record new video in place of existing video without erasing the audio.

See page 25.

"STOP"

Button

The "STOP"

Button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations.

The

"STOP"

Button has no effect during record operation.

"Service

Access Door"

"'F.FWD'" Button

Press this Button during Stop or Rewind mode,

and fast-forwarding starts.

"FAST

FWD" appears in the viewfinder whenever the linear time counter

or time remaining

is present.

Press the Button during playback

of tape, and

the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately

3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.

Press "PLAY" Button

to return to normal play-

back mode or press "STOP"

Button

to stop

tape movement,

NOTE:

You can also visually scan forward

when the Camera/Recorder

is in record/pause

(stand-by)

mode by pressing and

holding this

Button.

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"AV

OUT" Jack

Connect the Audio/Video Output Cable (Ac-

cessory No. 4) to this jack and to the audio and

video inputs of your TV/monitor receiver. You may also connect the RF Converter

(OptionalJ to this jack and your TV receiver.

Clock Battery Compartment

Pull the tab to open the cover and install the

I°ck Battery (Aicess°ry N°" 7)'

DC IN 9.6V' Jack

_;,

When using the Car Battery, Cord (optional), _=

connect this jack and the car s cigarette lighter

socket.

Cassette Holder

Press "EJECT"

Button to open the Cassette

Holder.

Be aware of the Cassette direction

when inserting.

NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the Cassette Holder.

@

"'AV IN" Jack

Use this connector jack when you want to send signals from another device into your Camera/

Recorder for recording.

_17.

Graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder

•

Indicates the battery condition;

When the battery is fully charged, the display reads "'E------F". When the battery is very near empty, only one dash remains and starts blinking.

You should find an alternative power source or recharge the battery.

$

LOW LIGHT

TAPE

I

When there is insufficient light, "LOW LIGHT" appears in the viewfinder to warn you.

When the Record Start/Stop Button is pressed, if a cassette without its safety tab is inserted or there is no cassette, "TAPE" blinks for several seconds.

E---F

O:O0:O0

REC

f

12:02AM

3/

1/90 I1"

Indicates the date/clock during the record or record/pause (stand-by) mode.

You can record the clock and/or date with object when recording.

Indicates the operating modes;

"'REWIND" appears during the rewind mode.

"FAST FWD'" appears during the fast forward mode.

"REC" appears during the record mode, (stand-by) mode.

Shows linear time counter and time remaining.

"MIC"

Jack

Connect an external microphone (Not supplied)

here to record sound from the external microphone.

NOTE: Connecting an external microphone automatically switches off the built-in microphone.

Hand Strap

/

Adjust to best fit to your hand.

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Power

Zoom

Switch

This switch performs zooming electrically.

"'W": Picture becomes wider gradually.

"T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.

" Record

Start/Stop

Button

This Button is used to control the

Camera/

Recorder.

When this Button is pressed with the

Camera/Recorder

set to the recording mode, the tape runs to start recording.

"REC"

appears in the viewfinder.

When this Button is pressed again, "'PAUSE" appears instead of "'REC" and the tape stops

and the Camera/Recorder

enters the record/

pause

(stand-by)

mode.

Lens Cap

Tab

Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene.

The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on its cord.

AUTO FOCUS

The auto focus system utilizes infrared light and will focus on the nearest object that reflects

Auto Focus Window this light.

_

Auto focusing can also be performed during manual focus mode by pushing this

Button.

PUSH/AUTO MAN° *AUTO

With the "FOCUS

AUTO/MAN" focus.

Switch set to "AUTO" position, ordinary objects are automatically in optimum

•

OBJECTS HARD TO AUTO FOCUS

The distance between the Auto Focus Window and the object is measured, and the Focus Ring is automatically turned

for focusing.

However, with the scenes such as shown below, the auto focusing may not operate properly, and manual focus must be performed.

See next page.

1. Object is not in the center,

2. Object in far and near positions at the same time.

3. Object with

continuous

variation from far to near positions.

4. Object behind glass.

5. Black object

or water

which does not reflect

infrared light.

6. Object always moving such as a crowd.

7. Object in the snow or fog.

8. Objects

with

equal pitches,

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•

MANUAL FOCUSING

1. Set

"FOCUS

AUTO/MAN" Switch to

"MAN"

position,

2. Zoom in on the object by pressing the Power Zoom

Switch on the "'T'" side,

NOTE: See page 21 for "POWER

ZOOM".

Power Zoom Switch

Far Object

Zoom In

"FOCUS

AUTO/MAN" Switch

3. Focus on the object by turning the Focus Ring.

NOTE: If focusing is performed without zooming up first, the picture may become out of focus when the zoom-in is done during actual picture taking.

4. Then, zoom out from the object as desired.

Focused

Zoom Out

NOTES:

• The Auto focusing will not function if the lens is left in macro mode.

• Auto-Focus will not operate properly when the

Telephoto or Wide-angle lens is attached to the

Video Camera/Recorder.

Focus Ring

2O

POWER ZOOM

•

Press Power Zoom Switch on the "W" side, and the picture

gradually widens,

• Press Power Zoom Switch on the "T" side, and the picture gradually becomes telescopic.

Power Zoom Switch

MACRO

LENS

Allows you to shoot objects as close as 1 cm from the

lens tip.

1. Set "FOCUS AUTO/MAN" Switch to "MAN'" position.

2. Turn the Zoom Lever to "MACRO" while pressing

"MACRO" Button.

3. Turn the Zoom Ring within the "MACRO" range

(green line on the zoom ring) for focusing.

NOTE: Be sure to release the macro mode after using.

If you fail to release the macro mode before returning

to normal shooting, the pictures will be out of focus and

Auto-Focus will not operate.

"MACRO" Button

"FOCUS

AUTO/MAN"

Switch

Zoom Lever

INSTANT REVIEW

1. In record/pause (stand-by) mode, press "REVIEW"

Button, and the recorded scene of the last few seconds is played back in the reverse direction and then played back in the forward direction.

2. When the tape reaches the end of the scene you have just recorded, the Video Camera/Recorder returns to the record/pause (stand-by) mode.

Recording starts again when the Record Start/Stop

Button is pressed again.

"REVIEW"

Button

2!

Record Start/Stop Button

VARIABLE SHUTTER SPEED

Use this feature to shoot tennis and golf shots that contain rapid movement. You can replay the still pictures at the crucial moments without any fluctuations.

Normally the shutter speed is 1/60 seconds. The speed can be changed up to 1/500 seconds or 1/1000 seconds.

I S:500

O:OO:O0

E---F

"'SH u'rI'ER" Button

"DISPLAY"

Button

1. In record/pause (stand-by) or record mode, press

"DISPLAY" Button to display battery level indicator in the viewfinder.

2. Press -SHU'n'ER" Button once or twice.

The shutter speed will change 1/500 or 1/1000 and then back to 1/60 seconds.

The shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.

For example, the speed is 1/1000 seconds, "'S:1000"

will be displayed.

NOTE: When the shutter speed is 1/60 seconds,

"S:60'" will not be displayed in the viewfinder.

3. Press Record Start/Stop ton to start recording.

or "PAUSE/rR_" But-

NOTES:

•

After use, press "SHUTTER" Button so that display

of 1/500 or 1/1000 will disappear.

• When shooting at the 1/1000 speed, more light is re- quired because the pictures become darker than the

normal shooting at 1/60 speed. When there is in-

sufficient light, "LOW LIGHT"

appears in the view-

finder to warn you.

• When a tape that was recorded using the high speed

shutter feature is played back, scenes changes will

not be seen as a smooth motion.

• When the camera is pointed at an object that is mov-

ing rapidly, it may not be focused in the auto focus

mode.

In this case, focus manually.

• When you are recording with the 1/500 seconds

shutter speed or play back the tape on which recording was made with this shutter speed, the top and

bottom of the picture may be lost on some TVs con-

nected to the camera/recorder, but this does not

indicate a fault.

AUTO IRIS

This Camera/Recorder is provided with an auto iris mechanism which

automatically

adjusts the lens aperture in accordance with the incident light.

When the object is dark, the iris opens automatically, and it closes when the object is bright.

When the power is switched off, the iris is automatically set to the fully closed position.

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RECORDING TV PROGRAM

If your TV or VCR has an audio/video out jacks, you can record the TV program with Camera/Recorder.

To "AUDIO

OUT" (White),

"VIDEO OUT"

IYellow)

To "AM

IN"

To "AUDIO OUT"

(White),

"VIDEO OUT"

Wellow)

Audio/Video Input Cable 1.)

1. Connect the Audio/Video Input Cable to "AUDIO

OUT" and "VIDEO OUT" of your TV or VCR.

2. Connect the other end to "'AV IN" of Camera/

Recorder.

3. Slide "VCR/CAM"

pos{tion.

4, Insert the cassette.

Select Switch to "CAM'"

NOTE; Power source must be connected to the

Camera/Recorder.

5, Turn on power of Camera/Recorder,

"POWER"

ON/OFF Button

"'VCR/CAM'" Select Switch

6. Turn on your TV or VCR and tune it to the channel you wish to record.

7. Press Record Start/Stop or

"'PAMSE/[_'"

Button to start recording.

You are now recording the TV program.

8. Press Record Start/Stop or

"'PAUSE/[_"

Button to stop recording.

9. After recording turn off power of Camera[Recorder and then press "EJECT" Button to remove the cassette.

"EJECT"

Button

"PAUSE/[_" Button

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(*) Optional--not supplied,

See page 2 for ordering information.

AUDIO DUBBING

The audio dubbing feature lets you record new audio (sound) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the origi-

nal video (picture).

When you audio dub a tape, the previous audio is erased and replaced with new sound.

To

"VIDEO

IN"

(Yellow)

To

IN"

To "'AV IN" /

®

I To "AV OUT"

Audio/Video Output Cable

(Accessory

No. 4)

Audio/Video Input Cable (*)

(*) 0ptional--not supplied

See page 2 for ordering information.

To "AUDIO

(White)

OUT"

==========================

NOTES:

• Sound from the built-in microphone, external microphone and the AV IN jack can be dubbed.

• Do not connect the "AV IN" jack when dubbing audio from the external microphone or built-in micro-

phone.

Connecting an external microphone also switches off the built-in microphone automatically.

1. Insert a recorded tape.

Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing.

2. Set "'VCR/CAM'"

Select Switch to "VCR".

3. Play the tape and press "PAUSE/_]'"

where you want to dub audio,

Button

• The Camera/Recorder enters the still play mode.

4. Press "AUDIO DUB" and "PLAY"

Buttons at the same time.

• "A.DUB'"

appears in the viewfinder.

5. Press "'PAUSE/[_'" Button to start audio dubbing.

6. Press "STOP" Button to stop audio dubbing.

NOTE: If counter memory "M"

appears in the view-

finder, the tape stops automatically at the reading of

"'0:00:00" and audio dubbing stops.

"'VCR/CAM'"

"PLAY"

Select Switch

"STOP"

Button

Button

"PAUSE/[_]"

"AUDIO

Button

DUB" Button

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VIDEO DUBBING

The video dubbing feature lets you record new video (pictures) on a previously recorded tape without erasing the original audio (sound),

When you video dub a tape, the previous video is erased and replaced with the new pictures.

The replacement video can be the picture taken by the camera or from a video source connected to "'AV IN" on the Camera/Recorder.

To "AUDIO

IN"

(White)

To "VIDEO IN"

(Yellow)

/

Audio/Video Output Cable

(Accessory No. 4)

/

Audio/Video

Input Cable (_)

1. Insert a recorded tape.

Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing.

2. Set "'VCR/CAM'" Select Switch to "'VCR".

3. Press "PLAY" Button and then

"'REW"

or

"'F.FWD'"

Button to search to the approximate position of the tape on which you want to dub a picture.

4. Press "PLAY" Button again to search the exact position where you wish to stop dubbing and then press

"'PAUSE/I-R'-_"]"

Button at the exact position.

"'VCR/CAM"Select

"'REW"Bu_on

Switch

"'PLAY"Bu_on

"'F.FWD"Bu_on

"'PAUSE/[_"Button

To "VIDEO OUT"

(Yellow)

(*) Optional-- not supplied.

See page 2 for ordering information.

5. Press "DISPLAY" Button so linear time counter ap-

pears and then press "RESET/T-160"

Button to set the counter reading to "'0:00:00".

6. Press"MEMORY" Button so counter memory "M"

appears.

"R ESET/T-160"

Button

"MEMORY"

Button

"DISPLAY"

Button

7. Press'REW'" Button to rewind the tape to the approximate position from which you want to start dubbing.

8. Press "PLAY" Button, and when the exact position to start dubbing is reached, press "'PAUSEI[J_'"

Button.

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9. Press "VIDEO DUB" and "PLAY"

Buttons simul-

taneously. "V.DUB"

is displayed in the viewfinder, and at the same time the picture to be dubbed appears.

E--_

O005BM

V OUB

PAUSE

10. Press "PAUSE/[]_'" Button.

Video dubbing will start and will stop when the counter reads "0:00:00".

NOTE: You can also dub both the video and audio

simultaneously if desired. To do so, press "AUDIO

DUB" and

"PLAY"

Buttons

first,

then press

"VIDEO

DUB"

and "PLAY"

Buttons in step 9 above.

INDEX SIGNAL RECORDING

Each time you begin recording (after the Camera/

Recorder has been turned off at least four hours), the

Camera/Recorder will automatically record an index mark at the beginning of the new recording.

Later, when you play back the indexed tape in a VCR

that has a compatible indexing feature called "VHS

Index Search System",

the invisible marks can be

located automatically. See your VCR's owner's manual

for index playback instructions.

The word "INDEX"

will appear briefly in the viewfinder

to let you know the Camera/Recorder is recording an

index mark.

NOTES:

•

The Camera/Recorder automatically records an index mark only once--at the start of each day's

recording session (or whenever it hasn't been used for more than four hours).

• It does not automatically record index marks each

time you stop and start recording--only the first time you turn on the Camera/Recorder and start recording.

"'REW'" Button

"PLAY"

Button

"PAUSE/[_'"

Button

"VIDEO

DUB" Button

INDEX

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DATE/CLOCK SETrlNG

The date and clock can be recorded on your tapes to act as a handy reference when viewing them at a later time.

Use the following procedure to set up this display for the current date and time.

1. Load the camera/recorder's date/clock battery as described on page 7.

2. Turn on power of Camera/Recorder.

3. Set "'VCR/CAM"

Select Switch to "CAM".

4, Press "DATE/TIME

ON/OFF' Button.

Date and time appear in the viewfinder and "'1" flashes,

1_ :0OAM /

.I_" 1/99

J

/

5. Press "SELECT"

Button to select correct month.

Hold Button down to advance rapidly. When the

correct month appears, press "ENTER"

Button.

7. Press "SELECT" Button to select year, and then

press "ENTER" Button.

,I2_

0OAM

] 1'/ 5/90

8. Press "SELECT" Button as many times as may be

required to select correct hour, and then press

"ENTER"

Button.

9. Repeat step 8 to select minute and AM/PM.

I1/ j.Izao

6.

Press "SELECT" Button to select

Hold Button correct date down appears, to advance press rapidly.

"ENTER" correct

When

Button.

date.

the

6:80AM

11/ 5/90

10. After setting AM or PM, press "ENTER" Button again to erase the flashing cursor end start the

internal clock.

NOTES:

• To correct date/clock information

during

programming or

after starting

the date/clock, press

"ENTER" Button until the incorrect digit is flashing.

Then use "SELECT" Button to enter the correct digit.

• The date/clock graphics will be recorded whenever they appear in the viewfinder.

clock together, press "DATE/TIME

To display date and

ON/OFF".

To

display date

only, press "DATE/TIME

again.

Pressing

"DATE/TIME

ON/OFF"

ON/OFF"

a third time removes both graphics.

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ATTACHING THE

DC CAMERA LIGHT

Use the DC camera light if you wish to shoot objects in

dark places.

NOTES:

• The DC camera light operates when a battery pack

or

AC Adaptor/Charger

is attached to the camera/recorder.

It does not operate with the car battery cord.

• The power consumption of the DC camera light is

much more than that of the camera/recorder.

Therefore, if the camera light turns on when a fully

charged battery pack is attached, the operation time

by the battery becomes less than half.

•

When the camera/recorder is turned on, current always flows to the terminal with which the DC

camera light is in contact.

Never touch the terminal

with your fingers in this condition.

4. Turn on power of the camera/recorder and then press the "POWER" Button of the DC camera light when required.

NOTE: Turn on the camera light only when you need it. Otherwise the operation time of the battery pack becomes shorter because the power consumption

of

the camera light is high.

"POWER"

Button

1. Make sure that a fully charged battery pack or AC

Adaptor/Charger is attached.

2. Check that the camera/recorder is turned off.

"POWER

ON/OFF" Button

5. To remove the camera light, slide the camera light to the direction of arrow while pressing the lock button.

Lock Button

3. Attach

the DC camera

light to the accessory shoe.

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NOTES:

•

During operation and/or

after

use of the camera light, the front surface and lamp of the camera light will be very hot.

To avoid burns, do not touch them

with your hand.

• When

the camera

light is on, do not allow water to

drop on the light.

• When

the camera light is on, avoid subjecting the

camera light to impacts

or sharp vibrations.

• Do not allow the cooling vents to become blocked.

Also, do not cover

the camera

light with paper

or other objects,

since the air flow

will be interrupted,

resulting in possible

overheating hazard.

• Never use the camera light in the vicinity of explosive

or highly inflammable

materials.

• When

storing the camera

light

in the camera case following

use, be sure to allow it sufficient

time to fully cool down before

placing it in the case.

•

Replace only with 57-53985

bulb (optional

accessory), to reduce the risk of fire.

TITLE MAKING

You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos with the Camera/Recorder's built-in titler.

The titler will store 2 different title pages in memory.

Once a title is stored, it can be displayed and recorded at anytime.

Each title page can contain one line of 16 characters each.

The character contains 47 different characters for creating titles.

"PAGE

(PLAY)" Button

"SHIFT

(STOP)" Button

(-) and (+) Buttons

"TITLE"

Button

•

Creating a Title

1, Attach a power source to the Camera/Recorder and

press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button on.

NOTE: "'VCR/CAM"

Select Switch may be "VCR"

or "CAM".

2. Press "TITLE"

Button.

The flashing cursor will ap-

pear in the viewfinder.

5. After you have selected the first character, press

"SHIFT" Button to move the flashing cursor to the place you want the next character.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the

title.

3. Press "SHIFT"

Button repeatedly to move the flashing cursor to the place you want to begin your title.

4. Select the first character for your title by pressingthe

(--) or (+) Button repeatedly until the desired character appears.

NOTE: Each title can contain up to one line of 16

characters each. A chart showing the characters

contained in the registers is located below.

Yd

L

LUCKY

B_Y_

NOTE:

Character

may flash,

however

it will

be recorded correctly without

flashing.

7. After completing your title, press "PAGE" and create the title on another title page.

Button

8. After creating the title, press "TITLE" Button to remove the title graphics from the viewfinder.

title graphics is stored in memory.

Now

•

Chart of Characters

CHARACTER control available by using the

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQR

STUVWXYZ0123456789

?' . / ,; : <

>

!

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• Correcting Errors During Programming

1. Press"SHIFT"

Button repeatedly until the character to be corrected flashes.

2. Press either "--" or "+"

Button until the correct character appears.

NOTE: The corrected character may flash, however it will be recorded correctly without flashing.

"--'"

or "+" Button

"SHIFT"

Button

• Recording Titles on Another VCR while playing a Tape Back with the Camera/Recorder

1. Connect the Camera/Recorder and VCR.

(See page 38.)

2. Select the title you wish to record (from page 1 or

page 2).

The last title seJected will appear first.

Press

"TITLE"

Button to turn title off.

3. Set the VCR in the recording mode and

Camera/Recorder in the playback mode.

4. Press "TITLE"

Button when you see the scene where you want to record the title.

5. Press "TITLE"

Button to erase the display from the viewfinder.

•

Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camera/

Recorder

1. Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button on and set

"'VCR/CAM" Select Switch to "'VCR".

2. Locate the position on the tape where you wish to

record the title.

3. Set "'VCR/CANI'"

Select Switch to "CAM",

4. Press "TITLE"

Button to display the title graphics.

5. Press "PAGE"

Button until the title you wish to record appears in the viewfinder.

6. Press

Record Start/Stop Button

or "PAUSE/

[_" Button to start the title recording.

7. Press "TITLE" Button to remove the title graphics

from the viewfinder,

The Camera/Recorder will now record as normal.

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EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT

To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, adjust the Diopter Control for optimum focus.

Diopter Control

PRODUCING BEST COLOR PROGRAM

LIGHTING

-

Lighting

should he uniform from the top --

Essential points on lighting people

1. A key light

should be provided

at the upper left in

front of the person.

2. A weaker base light (spot) should be provided at the upper right and balanced with the key light.

(Adjusting so that the

left:right

ratio

is 2 : 1.5 by

moving the lights backwards or forwards.)

3. Use one more light behind the subject.

This emphasizes the person's head and shoulders and prevents the subject from being lost in the background.

Caution: Do not place lighting equipment near the

Video Camera/Recorder as heat from the lighting equipment can cause the Video Camera/Recorder to malfunction.

Key light from

upper left

Base light from upper

right, a little weaker

Back light

Approximate brightness value (for reference only)

Illumination

of 500 to 100,000 iux is required for clearest pictures, though the camera can shoot an object in illumination of 2 to 100,000 lux.

increase illumination when object illumination is less than 500 lux.

Install an ND

(Neutral Density) filter (46 mm dia.

and

0.75 mm pitch) on the lens if an object's illumination exceeds 100,000 lux.

10

100

1,000

10,000

100,000

Unit: lux

• Candle at 20 cm (10--15)

• Cigarette lighter at 30 cm (15)

• During intermission at a movie theater (15--35)

• Workshop in a machinery factory (150--200)

• Arcade at night (150--200)

• Flashlight at 1 meter (250)

• Study desk with fluorescent lighting (400)

• Office with fluorescent lighting (400--500)

• Library reading room (400--500)

• Bowling alley (500)

• Sales floor of a department store (500--700)

• Clear day one hour before sunset (1,000)

• Cloudy day one hour after sunrise (2,000)

• Cloudy day at 10 AM (25,000)

• Cloudy day at noon (32,000)

• Clear day at 3 PM (35,000)

• Clear day at 10 AM (65,000)

• Clear day at noon (100,000)

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VIEWING THE PICTURE PLAYED BACK ON YOUR TV

To play back a tape recorded on your Video Camera/Recorder and view it on your TV receiver, you must connect

the Video Camera/Recorder to the TV receiver using either Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory No, 4) or RF Converter Unit (Optional Accessory).

You may also play back the tape recorded by your Video Camera/Recorder on any other VHS video cassette

recorder. The Video Camera/Recorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed (SP). A tape recorded in long

play (LP) or extra long play (EP) cannot be played back on this Video Camera/Recorder.

Example 1: If your TV is a regular TV,

UHF Antenna VHF Antenna

Camera/Recorder

TV

\

I

f

-4-.This is an adaptor of

75/300-ohm

combination

type and may be used as applicable.

I qv_-75-ohm

Coaxial Cable with Antenna Adaptor (*)

W

To "AV OUT"

Antenna Adaptor (*)

To "iN

FROM ANT"

(*) Optional-not supplied.

See page 2 for ordering

information.

To "OUT

TO TV'"

1. Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the rear of the TV receiver,

NOTE:

Leave the UHF antenna leads connected to

the TV.

RF Converter

Unit

(*)

2. Connect the VHF antenna lead to "IN

FROM

ANT" on the RF Converter Unit.

If the cable is round (75-ohm), it will connect directly to the "IN

FROM ANT".

If it is the flat type (300-ohm), connect it to the Antenna Adaptor and slip the Adaptor on to the "IN FROM ANT" terminal.

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3. Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable with Antenna

Adaptor to "OUT TO "IV" on the RF Converter

Unit,

4. Connect the other end to the VHF antenna terminal on the TV, as illustrated.

5, Connect the Connector Cable from RF Converter

Unit to "AV OUT" jack on the Video Camera/

Recorder,

6. Turn on the TV and set to Channel 3 unless Channel

3 is one of the TV stations in your area.

If Channel

3 is used in your area, set your TV to Channel 4.

7. Set the RF Channel Selector on the RF Converter

Unit to "CH3" or "'CH4"' to match the channel selector on your TV.

This is the Video Camera/

Recorder channel on your TV set. Your TV receiver must be tuned to this channel any time a video cassette is played back on the Video Camera/

Recorder.

RF Channel

Selector

9. Set "VCR/CAM"

sition.

Select Switch to "VCR'"

10. Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button on.

11, Press "PLAY"

Button,

po-

12. After playing press "STOP" Button.

"POWER" ON/OFF

Button

"VCR/CAM"

Select Switch

"EJECT"

Button

"PLAY"

Button

"STOP"

Button

8. Press "EJECT" Button on the Video Camera/

Recorder and then insert the cassette.

NOTE: If you want to watch a "IV program with Video Camera/Recorder connected as illustrated, press

"POWER"

ON/OFF

Button of the Video Camera/Recorder off, or disconnect the connector cable of RF Con-

verter Unit from "'AV OUT" jack on the Video Camera/Recorder.

Example 2: If your TV has "VIDEO IN" and "AUDIO

IN" jacks,

N

f_

To "VIDEO IN" 00 To "AUDIO

IN'"

To "AV

OUT"

Audio/Video

Output Cable

(Accessory No. 4)

/

(Yellow)

_J

(White)

1. Connect the Audio/Video

No. 4) to "AUDIO

TV.

Output Cable (Accessory

IN" and "VIDEO

IN"

of your

2. Connect the other end of the Audio/Video Output

Cable to "AM OUT" of your Video Camera/Recorder.

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3. Turn on TV.

4. Perform same procedures in Steps 8 through 12 of

"Example 1" above.

DISPLAY BUTTON

Pressing the "DISPLAY"

button lets you check several special displays in the viewfinder.

L!+l_I

E---F

0:00:00

E---F

I :30

Battery Level and Linear time Counter

Battery

Level and Time-

Remaining Display

3rd press

"DISPLAY"

Button

1

Removes Display

LINEAR

TIME COUNTER

Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes and se-

conds. Press "DISPLAY" Button to select the linear

time counter display.

Load a cassette into the camera/recorder and perform recording or playback; the counter indicates the elapsed time.

NOTE:

• The linear time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape.

• Counter changes to O:O0:O0when cassette is ejected.

econd

/ Minute

Hour

MEMORY

When the linear time counter with memory indication appears in the viewfinder, a tape that is being rewound automatically stops when the counter reads "0:00:00".

This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to review immediately after recording or if you want to return to the same point several times in a row.

1. Press "DISPLAY" Button until the linear time counter is displayed.

2. Press "MEMORY" Button.

(The indication "M" appears on the display).

3. Start playing or recording a tape.

4. At the point you want playback to start, press

"'RESET/T-160""

Button to reset the counter to

"0:00:00".

5. Continue to play or record.

6. Press "STOP"

Button.

7. Press "REW"

Button.

The tape will be rewound to

the preselected point, at "0:00:00"

indication.

NOTE: The tape will also stop approximately at

"0:00:00"

during fast forward mode.

TIME REMAINING

When the linear time counter is present in the viewfinder, pressing "DISPLAY" Button again will change the display to a read-out showing the amount of recording or playback time left on the tape.

Pressing "DIS-

PLAY" Button once more clears all graphics from the viewfinder.

NOTE: When using an extended length T-160 cassette, you must press "RESET/T-160"" Button to adapt the

camera/recorder's time remaining system for an accurate read-out.

(If the linear time counter is being displayed, "'RESET/T-160"" Button resets the counter to

"0:00:00".)

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0:23

"'REW" Button

"STOP"

Button

"'RESET/T-160" Button

"DISPLAY"

Button

"RESET/T-160"

Button

"DISPLAY"

Button

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F-SEARCH AND R-SEARCH

When you press "F.FWD'" or "REWIND"

Button during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 3 times faster than the normal playback speed,

and you can easily locate a certain spot on the tape.

NOTE:

There will be some noise (interference) in the

F-search or R-search pictures.

"REWIND"

Button

"'F.F'3/VD'"Button

PAUSE

When "PAUSE" Button is pressed during playback, a

still picture can be seen.

To start again press

"PAUSE" Button and playback will be resumed.

NOTES:

• There will be some noise (interference) in the still picture.

• After about 5 minutes of continuous still (play/ pause) mode, the Camera/Recorder will go into the stop mode.

"PAUSE"

Button

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EDIT SEARCH

Edit Search means that you can use "F.FWD",

"'nEW"

and "PLAY"

Buttons to precisely position the tape

even while the "'VCR/CAM" Select Switch is in

"CAM" position.

Since you can do this while the Camera/Recorder is in the camera mode, without the tape unloading, it is possible to precisely position the tape for the next

scene--eliminating the "between-scene

glitches" that

are common on Camera/Recorders without this feature.

To permit smooth editing while recording, "F.FWD",

"REW"

and "PLAY" Buttons can be pressed while the

"'VCR/CAM"

Select Switch is in "CAM"

mode.

•

Holding "REW"

lets you

quickly reverse scan recorded material.

•

Holding "'F.FWD'" lets you quickly forward scan

recorded material.

• Holding "PLAY"

lets you view recorded material at normal speed.

When you release the "PLAY"

button, the Camera/Recorder will stop playing and

prepare to record at that spot.

"'REW" Button

"PLAY"

Button

"'F.FWD" Button

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OPERATING

HINTS ....................................

* After you have finished using the Camera/Recorder,

remove the cassette and the power source from the

Camera/Recorder and attach the Lens Cap.

CAMERA/RECORDER TO VCR DUBBING

If you wish to exchange or copy some of your friend's favorite home recordings, the following instructions can be used to connect Video Camera/Recorder to VCR for this purpose.

Camera/Recorder: Play

VCR: Record ANT

To "AV OUT"

Audio/Video Output Cable

(Accessory No. 4)

To

"AUDIO IN ....

To

VIDEO IN"

1. Connect the Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory

No. 4) to "'AV OUT" of your Camera/Recorder.

2. Connect the other ends to "AUDIO IN", "VIDEO

IN" respectively.

3. Play the tape on the Camera/Recorder and record it on the VCR.

NOTE:

If you connect the

"VHF OUT TO "rv"

connector of VCR to the ""IV

ANT"

connector,

as

illustrated and set "'VCR/TV'" Selector of the VCR to

"VCR" mode, the picture being dubbed by VCR can be

monitored.

FLYING

ERASE HEAD

A rotating erase head eliminates glitches and rainbow noise that occur at the joints between recordings.

It also makes possible the new video dub feature of this Camera/Recorder.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly sophisticated instrument.

It has been carefully checked and adjusted at

the factory under the most rigid quality control and inspection systems.

However, should problems develop, check the following points and take necessary corrective measures.

INSERTING OR REMOVING THE CASSETTE

Symptom

Cassette Holder cannot be opened when you press

"EJECT"

Button.

Cassette cannot be inserted into Cassette Compartment.

Check Point & Correction

* Connect the Power Source.

* Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.

* Cassette

window

must be toward

outside.

CAMERA RECORDING

Symptom

Picture does not appear in the Viewfinder.

The Camera/Recorder will not go into the recording mode, even when Record Start/Stop Button is pressed.

Picture is out of focus.

Auto-Focus does not operate.

Check Point & Correction

* Remove the Lens Cap.

* Press "POWER"

ON/OFF Button on.

* Set "VCR/CAM" sition.

Select Switch to "CAM" po-

* The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed.

Stick a piece of cellophane tape over the erase prevention hole or select a different cassette.

* Set "'VCRICAM'" Select Switch to "CAM_' po-

sition.

* Set "FOCUS

AUTO/MAN"

Switch to "AUTO".

* The Video Camera/Recorder is set to "'MACRO"

mode.

Turn the Zoom Lever to release "MACRO" mode,

and then focus on the object.

Auto-Focus does not operate if the Telephoto or

Wide-angle lens is attached.

RECORDING TV PROGRAMS

OFF THE AIR

Symptom

The

Camera/Recorder

will not go into the recording mode, even when Record Start/Stop Button is pressed.

Check Point & Correction

* The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed.

Stick a piece of cellophane tape over erase prevention tab hole or select a different cassette.

* Set

"'VCR/CAM"

sition.

Select Switch to "CAM"

po-

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PLAYBACK OF PRE-RECORDED CASSE'n'E

"PLAY"

Symptom

Button cannot be engaged.

No picture appears on television screen when "PLAY"

Button is pressed.

(TV is connected to the Camera/Recorder by using RF

Converter Unit.)

Interference on playback picture.

Check Point & Correction

*

Set "'VCR/CAM" Select Switch to "'VCR" position.

* Set the television to the Camera/Recorder channel

(3 or 4) depending upon the selected channel on the

RF Channel Select Switch of RF Converter Unit.

Picture bends at the top of TV screen.

Color of your TV screen is too bright, too faint or changes.

* Adjust "TRACKING" Control.

* When you see the playback picture on your TV,

adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.

* The pre-recorded tape is LP or EP recording.

This Camera/Recorder

is for use in SP recording only.

* Take the Camera/Recorder to Sears Service Center

for service,

* TV receiver is of older type.

It needs to be modified to work properly with Camera/Recorder.

* Tape is damaged.

Try another cassette.

* TV set has VIR circuit.

Turn it off during playback.

DEW

LIGHT

Symptom

"DEW

(POWER)" Light flashes.

Check Point & Correction

* Condensation on the Camera/Recorder

mechanism

-- wait until the Unit has reached normal room

temperature, and condensation has dried.

"DEW

(POWER)" Light will then stop flashing.

BATTERY CONDITION

Symptom Check Point & Correction

The "E" indication in the Electronic Viewfinder flashes * Try another Battery or charge the Battery.

to indicate Battery is discharged.

STORING THE CAMERA/RECORDER

CASE

IN THE CARRYING

1. Place the cassette tape in the area marked "CASSE'FFE

(Do not store the tape in the Camera/Recorder.)

2. Place the Camera/Recorder to the right.)

TAPE".

in the case.

(The handle should be near the case handle and the lens should point

3. Slide the viewfinder down as far as possible.

(Don't force.) Rotate the eyepiece until it points toward the case handle.

The viewfinder will now slide down a little further.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Your Video Camera/Recorder is a highly sophisticated electro/mechanical device. It is normal for it to require routine

cleaning and maintenance after approximately 1,000 hours of use. The exact schedule will depend on the condition

in which it is used.

Thenecess_ty_fmaintenancew___genera_lybe_ndicatedbyas__ghtdegenerati_ninp_c_ure_rs_undqua__y_

Because of the delicate nature of Video Camera/Recorder, it is recommended that you take the Video Camera/Recorder to

a Sears Service Center to have it cleaned and restored to "like new" operation.

SEARS SERVICE

Your Sears Video Camera/Recorder has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment

products, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you . . . "We Service What

We Sell".

If you should take your Camera/Recorder to Sears Service for any reason, be sure you include the following accessories:

1. Audio/Video Output Cable (Accessory No. 4)

2. AC Adaptor/Charger (Accessory No. 3)

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Now that you have purchased your Video Camera/Recorder, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or Sears, Roebuck and Co. store.

Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

When ordering parts by mail, selling prices will be furnished on request, or parts will be shipped at current selling prices and you will be billed accordingly.

The Model Number will be found on the bottom of cabinet.

Always mention the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for your Video Camera/Recorder.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. NAME of ITEM .....

Sears Video Camera/Recorder 3. PART DESCRIPTION

2. MODEL NUMBER

SPECIFICATIONS

• General

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions

Weight

• Video

Recorder Section

Format

Record/playback system

Video signal

Tape speed

Video

input

Video

output

Audio

input

Audio

output

Fast forward/rewind time

•

Camera Section

Scanning

Required

minimum

illumination

Pickup device

Lens diameter

9.6V DC

9.6 watts (nominal)

4-3/4"(W).x

9"(H) x 14-1/2"(D)

121(W) x 228(H) x 368(D) mm

4.9 Ibs (2.2 kg)

VHS

Two video record/playback heads plus a flying erase head

EIA standard NTSC color

33.35 mm/sec.

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

--7.8

dBs (316 m Vrms), more than 47K ohms

--7.8 dBs (316 m Vrms), less than IK ohm

Less than 10 minutes with T-160 cassette

525 lines/60 fields/3O frames

2 lux

1/2" C.C.D.

46 mm

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USING

THE OPTIONAL

SYNCHRO EDIT CORD

Synchro edit allows your Camera/Recorder to control a compatible VCR (one that has a camera pause jack) while tapes are being copied from the Camera/Recorder to the VCR.

The "REVIEW"

Button on the Camera/Recorder

causes the VCR to start recording and the "REW", "F.FWD", "STOP" and "PAUSE"

Buttons cause the VCR to stop recording. This is convenient when you want to record only selected segments from a previously recorded tape.

To "PAUSE"

t tit

To "AUDIO IN" (L),(R)

To "VIDEO IN"

Synchro Edit Cord (*)

To "AV OUT"

1. Connect your Camera/Recorder to a compatible

VCR as shown above. An optional synchro edit cord is required.

NOTE: If your VCR has a single (mono) audio input,

connect either the left or right audio plug to the audio

input on the VCR.

2. Insert the recorded tape into the Camera/Recorder

and blank tape into the recording VCR.

3. Press "PLAY" Button on the Camera/Recorder

and

then press "PAUSE" Button where you want to

copy.

4. Press"RECORD"

Button on the VCR.

The VCR automatically enters record/pause mode.

NOTE: If the VCR begins to record instead of paus-

ing, you will need to change the position of the

switch on the synchro edit cord.

Stop the VCR,

change the switch, and then press "RECORD"

Button on the VCR again.

5. Pressing "REVIEW"

Button on the Camera/Record-

er puts the Camera/Recorder in the review mode for

several seconds and then into the playback mode.

The recording VCR starts recording automatically.

(_) Optional -- not supplied.

See page 2 for ordering information.

6. Pressing "REW", "'F.FWD", "STOP" or "PAUSE"

on the Camera/Recorder automatically put the VCR into the record/pause mode.

This allows you to search (forward or backward), fast-forward or rewind the tape in the Camera/Recorder without disturbing the tape in the VCR.

• To search forward (or backward), press "'F.FWD'"

(or "'REW')

Button. Press "PLAY"

Button, the

Camera/Recorder will resume normal playback.

To begin copying again, press "PAUSE"

Button

and then the "REVIEW"

Button.

• To

fast-forward (or rewind) the tape, press

"STOP" then "F.FWD" (or "REW").

To begin

copying again, press "STOP",

then "'PLAY",

then "PAUSE"

to pause the Camera/Recorder,

and "REVIEW"

to begin copying.

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OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

934.53735190

SERIES

IVllS

Vl DEO CAMERA/

RECORDER

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

ON

For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this video camera/ recorder, free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to video camera/ recorders which are used for private household purposes.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY RETURN THE

VIDEO CAMERA/RECORDER

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

TO THE NEAREST

IN THE UNITED

SEARS

STATES.

o.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

._

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Sears, Roebuck.

a'i'Jd Co.

Dept.

731CR-W, Sears

Tower,

Chicago,

IL 60684

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