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Contents
important
Cautions .
Camcorder accessories
Controls and components
Indications in the electronic viewfinder (EVF) ...
Pawer supply systems
Setting the date and time
Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
Video cassette
Camera recording
Advanced videography techniques ....
Focus
Macro close-up
White balance
High speed shutter
Zooming
Fade-in and Fade-out ..
Playback
Playback via TV set (connections)
Other functions
Assemble editing
Dubbing (copying)
Accessories, etc.
In case of difficulty
Specifications
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Important
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT REMOVE THE OUTER COVER
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
E WARNING ON BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Ш WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.
Replace battery with CR2032, use of another battery
may present a risk of fire or explosion.
® Dispose of used battery promptly.
e Keep away from children.
® Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
MN CAMCORDER
® The rating plate is on the bottom side of the
Camcorder.
EM AC adaptor
® The rating plate is on the bottom side of the unit.
® This model conforms to the EC directive (for radio
interference) 87/308/EEC.
Mains Connection
Important! (In the United Kingdom)
re wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
To fit a mains plug:
e Connect the BLUE wire in the mains lead to the
NEUTRAL terminal of the plug, marked “N” or coloured
black.
e Connect the BROWN wire in the mains lead to the
LIVE terminal of the plug, marked “L” or coloured red.
Do not make any connection to the terminal in the plug
which is marked by the letter “E” or by the safety earth
symbol == or coloured green or green and yellow.
If the mains plug (or adapter) contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 3A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the
fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than
5A.
Note:
We recommend that you should disconnect the AC cord
from the outlet.
Copyright laws
"our attention is drawn to the fact that recording of
re-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
droadcast material may infringe copyright laws.
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Cautions
Please read these cautions before operating
the Camcorder, so that you will obtain the best
results from your Camcorder.
Video head clogging:
The video heads are the means by which the Camcorder
places picture signals on the tape during recording, and
reads picture signals from the tape during playback. If
these heads become dirty and clogged from long use,
the signals can no longer be recorded correctly, and the
playback picture will be distorted accordingly. This is the
case, for example, during the playback of a tape, the
sound of which is reproduced normally, but no picture is
seen, or the picture is greatly distorted. When such
symptoms occur, have the Camcorder checked by
qualified service personnel.
If condensation forms inside the Camcorder:
Condensation (dew) forms, when warm air comes in
contact with a cold object, for example on a window in a
heated room in winter. Condensation may form in the
Camcorder and damage the tape and the video heads, if;
® The Camcorder is in a room where the heater has just
been turned on.
® The Camcorder is in a room with steam or high
humidity.
® The Camcorder is brought from cold surroundings into
a well-heated room.
® The Camcorder is suddenly brought from cool
surroundings, such as an air-conditioned room or car,
to a place which is hot and humid.
® When condensation has formed inside the Camcorder,
the "DEW" indication in the electronic viewfinder
(EVF) will flash and a few seconds later, the unit will
turn itself off to protect the tape and the video heads.
After a while, turn the unit on again and make sure that
the Dew mark is not displayed any more. Then, wait
about 1 hour before operating the Camcorder again.
Depending on the surrounding conditions, it may take
several hours before the Camcorder can be used again.
® As condensation forms gradually, it may take about
10 — 15 minutes before the Camcorder turns itself off
after a change of working environment.
e In an extremely cold place, condensation may freeze
and turn into frost. In this case, it may take quite
some time for the frost to melt, turn into dew and
evaporate.
e When you bring the Camcorder from a very cold place
e.g. the ski slopes, into a heated room, keepitina .
tightly closed plastic bag or similar to prevent
condensation from forming inside the Camcorder.
Keep the Camcorder away from oily smoke and steam.
Protect the Camcorder from humidity and dust.
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Surrounding conditions:
Use the Camcorder under conditions where the
temperatures are between 0°C and 40°C and where the
humidity is between 20 % and 80 %. To avoid
deformation of the outer case or other damaged, do not
leave it exposed to direct sunlight for any length of time,
also never leave it in a closed automobile.
Keep the Camcorder away from heaters.
Keep the Camcorder away from TV sets:
Do not place the Camcorder near a TV set because it
might impair the picture and sound quality of the
recorded tape, and/or adversely. Affect the performance
of the Camcorder.
Keep magnets away:
Never bring a magnet or magnetized object such as
fluorescent lamps, motors, electric clocks and battery
operated toys etc. close to the Camcorder because this
could adversely affect its performance.
Keep the Camcorder away from areas with strong
electric fields:
The picture may become distorted, when the Camcorder
is used in places with strong electric fields, such as near
TV or radio antennas.
Never put any object inside:
Never insert any object other than a video cassette into
the Camcorder. If any object is dropped into it or if any
liquid is spilled into it, consult qualified service
personnel. Operating it with some foreign matter inside
may cause fire or electric shock.
No fingers inside:
Touching internal parts of the Camcorder is dangerous
and may cause serious damage to the Camcorder. Do
not attempt to disassemble it. For internal inspection,
adjustment or repairs, consult qualified service
personnel.
Handie with care:
Never drop the Camcorder or expose it to strong
physical shocks. Shocks during use may result in
abnormal operation and performance.
Appearance of smear distortion:
Smear distortion is a peculiar characteristicof the CCD
device. It appears as a bright vertical stripe on the
screen when the Camcorder is aimed at spot lights or
other bright lights and light reflecting objects. To avoid
this problem, make sure not to aim the Camcorder at
such strong light sources during shooting.
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Cover the lens with the cap after shooting.
Keep the Camcorder away from strong light:
Do not expose the Camcorder to strong light, because
the heat from it may cause deformation or other damage.
When the Camcorder is not being used:
Remove the video cassette and turn the Camcorder off
with the POWER switch.
Never place the Camcorder with the cassette
compartment side facing down:
Never use the Camcorder with the cassette compartment
facing down as this might cause uneven winding and
slacking of the tape.
Cleaning the Camcorder:
e The body of the Camcorder is made of plastic 0
materials. Never use benzine, thinner or other
chemicals for cleaning, because the colour might be
changed and the case surface might be damaged.
e Wipe the case and operation panel with a soft, clean
cloth. For persistent stains, use a cloth moistened with
mild detergent and water, and then wipe with a dry
cloth.
e Clean the lens only with a blower brush (used for
photo cameras) or a special lens cleaning tissue
(used for glasses and cameras).
For battery pack:
Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it.
Pay attention to the following points to avoid danger.
Do not throw the battery pack into fire.
e Do not short-circuit the poles of the connector.
e Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery pack.
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Use oniy the supplied AC adaptor to charge the 0
battery pack.
Follow the instructions below to avoid damage to the
battery packs or reduction of their service life.
e Never subject the battery pack to strong shocks or
drop it.
e Do not recharge a battery pack that is already fully
charged. .
e During operation of the system or during recharging,
the battery pack may become warm however this does
not pose any problem.
e The service life of a battery pack has its limits. If the
operation time of a battery pack in spite of normal
recharging become so short that its normal use for
shooting is no longer possible, it should be replaced
with a new one.
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Camcorder accessories
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microphone SBC3070
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RF converter SBC5411 Е -
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VHS-cassette adapter = EE > SN 3
22AV5146 (optional) CR 5
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Shoe adapter 22AV5157 5p” Date/time back up battery (supplied) -
(optional) E CR2032 (supplied)
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Battery pack SBC5217 Car battery cord
(optional) SBC5422 (optional) AC adapter 3
SBC5419 3
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Pause remote control unit
SBC5509 (supplied)
22AV5114 (optional)
Camcorder
Synchro editing cable
SBC1085 (Optional) Shoulder strap SBC5421 (supplied)
£2 2.5mm Adapter
SBC5512 (Optional)
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{ Universal character
generator 22AV5172
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AV output cable
SBC5507 (optional)
Carrying soft bag System carrying case
22AV5266 (optional) 22AV5267 (optional)
Controls and components
No. Name Page
@ Eyepiece corrector control 12
@ Eyecup 12
@ Power zoom control buttons (W/T) 15
@ POWER switch 14
G) Recording start/stop button 14
__@ Shoulder strap holder 23
@ Electronic viewfinder (EVF) 7
Cassette compartment 13
© FADE button 18
DATE/TIME selector 11
@ General operation controls —
@ EJECT button “13
@ FOCUS button 15
@ High speed SHUTTER button 17
@ W. BALANCE button 16
White cap 16
@ Microphone 23
Accessory shoe 23
TRACKING/DATE/TIME SHIFT button 11, 19
TRACKING/DATE/TIME SET button 11, 19
@ RESET button 21
@ MEMORY/DISPLAY button 21
_Ó Back up battery compartment 10
@ Earphone socket (PHONE) 23
® External microphone socket (MIC) 23
Grip belt —
@ VIDEO output socket 20
RF DC OUT socket 20
__@ _ AUDIO output socket 20
@ Battery eject button (BATT. EJECT) 8
General Operation Controls
No. Name Page
6) Tripod receptacle 23
@ Manual focus adjustment ring 15
@ REMOTE control socket 23
@ DC input socket (DC IN) 9
6) PAUSE/STILL button 19
6 PLAY button 19
6) REW/G button 14
69 CAMERA/VCR selector cover 14
@ © /FF button 14
STOP button 19
Camera mode Selector 14 ~ 17
How to remove the white cap
Remove the white cap by pressing its flange
forward with the thumb (as shown in the illustration).
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Indications in the electronic viewfinder (EVF)
The following indications are displayed in the electronic
viewfinder (EVF) to inform you of the conditions of the
Camcorder.
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Warning/alarm indications
Warning/alarm indications
When only one bar “ - ” in the Battery
Power Indication remains, the Battery
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last bar has disappeared, the power lam
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will flash rapidly. In this condition, there is
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turned off in a few seconds. Replace the
Battery Pack with a fully recharged one.
\ | и There is no cassette tape inserted, or the
1 TAPE _ [tab of the inserted cassette is broken out.
The indications flashes to warn that
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N | / |During recording, the tape has almost
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new one. The indication will remain lit
7 | N [when the tape has reached its end.
N | / |When condensation has formed inside the
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and a few seconds later, the unit itself
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When the button type Battery for the Title
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Camcorder is turned on.
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Remaining battery power indication
E——F: The —” indications begin to disappear
from right to left as the power of the battery
pack weakens.
® When attaching the Battery Pack to the
Camcorder the indication “E — = F” will
initially be displayed for approx. one minute
and then the actual remaining battery power
will then be displayed.
Counter indications
0:00.00 : Tape counter
M0:00.00 : Tape counter with memory indication
Time indication
Date indication
Tape running indications
REC : Recording mode
PAUSE : Recording pause mode. Rec review
> : Play mode, Retake (In forward direction)
и : Still mode
>> : Fast forward/cue mode
<q - Rewind/review mode, Retake (In reverse
direction)
White balance indications
— WHITE - : Manual mode, during setting
W.SET : Manual mode, setting is finished
No display : Auto mode
High speed shutter mode indications
No display : 1/50 sec. (normal)
1/120 : 1/120 sec.
1/250 : 1/250 sec.
1/500 : 1/500 sec.
1/1000 : 1/1000 sec.
1/2000 : 1/2000 sec.
1/4000 : 1/4000 sec.
Focus mode indication
MF : Manual focus mode
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at the same place in the EVF to indicate the
corresponding operating condition or warnings.
Power supply systems
Attaching the battery pack
BATT. EJECT
button
1 Align the grooves of the battery pack and the
Camcorder.
2 Insert the battery pack until it locks with a click.
e To remove the battery pack, press the BATT.
EJECT button and slide the battery pack in the
opposite direction of that in operation step 2.
CAUTIONS:
e Wait about 10 seconds after turning the Camcorder off
before removing the battery pack.
e |f the battery pack is removed during recording or
playback, the tape remains wound around the video
head cylinder and could become damaged.
Charging the battery pack
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Battery eject lever
Power lamp
Charging
Discharge — Charge lamp Discharge — Charge button
1 Attach the battery pack.
2 Connect the AC adaptor to the mains.
3 When the charging is completed, slide the battery
eject lever in the direction of the arrow and remove
the battery pack.
Notes:
e The charging takes about 60 minutes.
® The Camcorder can be used continuously for approx.
55 minutes with a fully charged battery pack.
. ll Charging indicator lamp
Lights while charging is taking place and goes out
when charging is finished.
M Discharge — Charge function
The battery pack can be recharged for repeated use.
However, if it is recharged repeatedly while there is
still some charge left, its charging capacity will be
gradually reduced. Therefore, if you often need to
recharge semi-discharged battery packs, attach the
oattery pack to the AC adaptor, connect the AC
adaptor mains, and press the Discharge — Charge
button to completely discharge the battery pack. (The
Discharge — Charge lamp will light up, and when the
discharging is finished, the charging indicator lamp
will light up instead.) This will increase the charging
capacity and extend the operating life of the battery
pack. Therefore, if the operating life of the battery
pack becomes noticeably shorter, refresh it. (lt is
recommended to refresh the battery pack approx.
once every five rechargings.)
The function of a battery pack is based on a chemical
reaction. Use it according to its characteristics.
e Charge the battery pack with in a temperature range
of 10°C — 35°C. If charged at lower temperatures, the
chemical reaction cannot take place optimally, causing
the performance of the battery pack to deteriorate. At
higher temperatures, the battery pack cannot be
charged completely.
e Store the battery pack in a cool and dry place. If
exposed to high temperatures for a long time, the
battery life will be shortened and the self-discharging
process will be increased.
e Charge the battery pack before using it because
self-discharging may occur if it has not been used for
a long period of time.
e When not using the battery pack, remove it from the
Camcorder or the AC adaptor.
Charging confirmation marker on the battery Car battery cord (SBC5422)
pack
Car battery cord SBC5422 (optional)
Charging confirmation marker
, 1 Start the engine and insert the car battery cord into
the cigarette lighter socket.
This marker makes it convenient to distinguish between
charged and discharged battery packs. For example, Connect the other end to the DC input socket on the
visible dot means charged battery pack, and no dot Camcorder.
means discharged battery pack.
Notes:
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AC adapter (SBC5 41 9) The car battery cord can only be used with 12
negative grounded vehicles.
® Do not start the car engine while the Camcorder is
powered by the car battery.
1 Connect the power supply cable from the DC output
socket on the AC adapter to the DC input socket on
the Camcorder.
2 Connect to the mains.
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Setting the date and time
How to insert the battery for the clock
operation
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Remove the lid.
Insert the “CR2032” size battery with polarities (+
and -) aligned correctly and then replace the lid.
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Notes:
® This battery is necessary for the date and time, to be
memorized by the Camcorder.
e [f the battery is not inserted or if it is exhausted, the
indication “BACKUP” in the EVF will flash for
approximately 10 seconds when turning the
Camcorder on.
e When replacing the battery while the time and date
indications are still correct, connect the Camcorder to
"the AC adaptor for the duration of the battery
replacement so that the time will remain unchanged.
CAUTIONS FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT
e The life of the battery is about one year. Inspect and if
necessary, replace the battery once a year.
e Load the new battery with its polarities (+ and —)
aligned correctly.
e Remove spent battery immediately and dispose of it.
e Do not try to short-circuit, recharge or heat the battery
and do not throw it into a fire.
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Setting of the date and clock
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SHIFT SET
When the DATE/TIME selector button is pushed, the
indication shown below will appear in the EVF.
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e |f no battery is inserted, the indication
“BACKUP” will light up.
2 When the SHIFT button is kept pressed for more
» than about 2 seconds, the “Year” portion will start
to flash. Then, at every press of the SHIFT button,
the items to be set will flash in the following
sequence.
Year — Month — Date — Hour — Minute — (Norma!)
3 When the SET button is pushed, the flashing portion
displayed will be changed in the following
sequence.
YEAR: 72089 > 1990 — — 2089 — 1990 — ...
MONTH: 1— 2 — =» 12 — 1 — ...
DATE: 1 — 2 — —> 31 — 1 —...
HOUR: 0 — 1 — =» 23 — (0 —...
MINUTE: 00 — 01 — — 59 — 00 — ..
® Repeat procedures 2 and 3 until all items have been
set.
® Once the time and date are set, press the SHIFT
button in response to a precise time signal so that the
clock may begin to function.
Recording the date/time Indications
When the DATE/TIME selector is pushed repeatedly, the
indications will change in the following sequence:
No indication Date and time Date
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25. 3. 1991 25. 3. 1991
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Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
Pulling out the EVF
Keep the EVF in its fully extended position during
shooting.
Notes:
e When pulling out the EVF, do not hold it by the
eyecup.
e Do not apply any pressure on the EVF except for
pulling it out and pushing it back in again.
e Be sure to retract the EVF after shooting.
Removing and attaching the eyecup
The eyecup can be removed for cleaning or viewing the
EVF with the left eye.
Removing the eyecup
Pull up the eyecup by the line and turn it
counterclockwise.
Attaching the eyecup
Insert the eyecup and turn it clockwise.
Marks
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Eyepiece corrector
With this control the eyepiece can be adjusted to your
eyesight.
1 Pull out the EVF to its fully extended position.
2 Turn the Camcorder on.
3 Adjust the eyepiece corrector until the indications
in the EVF are clearly visible.
" Attaching the filter
Lens hood
Turn the lens hood counter-clockwise to remove the
lens hood.
2 Attach the filter.
Note:
A 49 mm diameter filter can be used.
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Video cassette
Inserting a video cassette
Before inserting the cassette
Make certain before inserting the cassette that the tape
is not slackened. If there is any slack, turn the gear on
the cassette in the direction of the arrow to take up
slack.
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Window
Turn the EVF fully toward the lens and press the
EJECT button.
2 Insert the video cassette into the cassette
compartment with its window facing outside.
3 Push the cassette compartment cover inward, until
it locks with a click, then turn the EVF back.
Removing a video cassette
1 Turn the EVF fully toward the lens and press the
EJECT button.
2 Pull out the video cassette.
3 Push the cassette compartment cover inward, until
it locks with a click, then turn the EVF back.
Note:
Use VHS-C video cassettes only.
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Notes:
® Recording onto prerecorded tapes automatically
erases the previously recorded video and audio
signals.
e An inverted cassette cannot be inserted.
® Do not load and unload the cassette repeatedly
without allowing the tape to run at all. This will
slacken the tape and thereby damage it.
® The cassette is equipped with a safety tab to prevent
accidental erasure. When the tab is removed,
recording is impossible. If you wish to record on a
cassette whose tab has been removed, use adhesive
tape to reseal the slot.
® To avoid excessive exposure to dust and fingerprints,
do not open the front tape cover.
Safety tab
Storage of cassettes
® Avoid exposing the cassettes to direct sunlight. Keep
them away from heaters.
® Avoid storing the cassettes in humid or dusty places.
e Do not drop the cassettes. Do not expose them to
violent vibrations or shocks.
e Do not expose the cassettes to strong magnetic fields
(near a motor, transformer or magnet).
e Place the cassettes in cassette cases and position
them vertically.
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To stop recording
4 Put the Camcorder in the recording pause mode.
2 Slide the POWER switch to turn the Camcorder off.
Rec review
For checking the last few seconds of recorded scenes.
1 Put the Camcorder in the recording pause mode.
2 Press the REW/E3 button.
Retake
For checking recorded scenes.
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4 Slide the POWER switch to the right to turn the 9— REW/SE/ FF —3
Camcorder on. RETAKE
2 Turn the EVF fully toward the lens, press the EJECT
button and insert a video cassette with the erasure
prevention tab intact.
e After a few seconds, the Camcorder will be in
the recording pause mode.
Put the Camcorder in the recording pause mode.
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Set the camera mode selector to “AUTO”
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2 Keep the REW/GS button pressed to play back a
4 Slide the CAMERA/VCR selector cover to scene at high speed in reverse direction.
CAMERA". e The sound is not reproduced.
e The Camcorder will be in the recording pause
mode. 3 Keep the 8 / FF button pressed to play a scene
at normal speed in forward direction.
5 Place the Camcorder in the shooting position. e The sound is reproduced 0
Recording lock function
This function ensures smooth scene-to-scene
continuation in assemble recording. Even if the POWER
switch is turned off, the tape remains loaded around the
head cylinder. The recording lock mode is activated by
setting the POWER switch off during recording pause.
e lf the unit remains in the recording pause mode for
more than 6 minutes, it will automatically turn itself off
to protect the tape and save battery power. (The tape
remains wound around the head cylinder. This
condition is called “Recording Lock™.)
To use the Camcorder again, slide the POWER switch
6 Press the recording start/stop button. - to the right to turn on.
® The recording starts. e If the recording lock mode continues for more than
48 hours, it will be cancelled and the unit will be
7 Press the recording start/stop button again to stop turned off.
the recording temporarily (Recording pause mode).
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Advanced videography techniques
Focus Macro close-up
For close-up shots of small objects or photos.
Continuous auto focus
For continuous automatic focus adjustment, turn the
Camcorder on and set the camera mode selector to
“AUTO”,
® The focus will automatically be adjusted to the subject
in the center of the EVF.
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1 Keep the "'W” power zoom contro! button pressed.
MF Manual e The focus will be adjusted up to a minimum
focus indication distance of 5 mm between lens and object.
e After focusing all the way to the wide-angle
position, the focus can be adjusted simply by
approaching the subject.
4 e The focus can be adjusted both in the AUTO and
MANUAL mode.
Practical hint for shooting
e To change the scale of the object, change the distance
from the object.
® As the depth of field is very small in macro shooting,
even slight camera movements can cause the object
to be out of focus.
Therefore, it is recommended to use a tripod.
e When the “T” power zoom control button is pressed
to zoom in on an object, the focus can be adjusted
within a range of more than 0.7 m from the object.
Set the camera mode selector to “MANUAL”.
Press the FOCUS button.
e The indication “MF” will appear in the EVF.
To zoom in on an object, press the “T” zoom
button.
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
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Cautions
To zoom back from an object to show more of it, The auto focus system will not provide stable and
press the “W' button. accurate focus adjustment if you are shooting:
1. A subject behind dirty glass.
2. Shiny surfaces.
3. A subject with a part of it near and another part far
from the Camcorder.
An oblique subject.
A subject with horizontal stripes.
A flat surface, e.g. a white wall.
With the macro close-up function, special lenses or
filters.
A fast-moving subject.
9. A subject having a dark surface.
e After putting the Camcorder into the recording
lock mode, or turning the camcorder off and then
on again with the POWER switch in the manual
focus mode, be sure to repeat operation steps 2 to
5.
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White balance
Auto white balance
This adjustment is necessary to assure natural colour
rendition.
For continuous automatic white balance adjustment, just
turn the Camcorder on and set the camera mode selector
to “AUTO”. This setting will automatically provide
well-balanced natural colour rendition under almost any
shooting condition.
Manual white balance adjustment
1 Attach the white cap to the lens.
Set the camera mode selector to “MANUAL”.
3 Keep pressing the ‘’T’’ button of the power zoom
control button until the screen in the EVF becomes
completely white.
4 Keep the W. BALANCE button pressed for more
than 1 second.
The “WHITE” indication in the EVF informs about
the state of the adjustment:
Flashing SIOWIY ........................e. Not set
Flashing rapidly ....................... During setting
The indication “W. SET" is lit ...Setting is finished
e How to use the white cap
If there is only one light source, attach the white cap
to the lens for the manual white balance adjustment. If
there are several light sources or if the illumination is
weak (indoor, etc.), remove the white cap from the
lens and point the Camcorder at a purely white object,
such as white paper, and then adjust the white
balance.
e Automatic recall of previous white balance setting
When the POWER switch of the Camcorder is turned
off and later on again, the "WHITE" indication will
flash slowly, however, the last previous white balance
setting is still maintained. However, to ensure best
possible colour reproduction, adjust the white balance
anew as explained above. It is also maintained during
playback, rec review and retake. However, the
previous white balance setting will no longer be
maintained when the AC adaptor is turned off or the
battery pack is removed from the Camcorder.
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e When moving the Camcorder from indoor to outdoor
or vice versa, be sure to adjust the white balance
anew, as the colour of the light has changed
considerably.
Cautions
The auto white balance adjustment may not be accurate
when:
1. When shooting under mercury-vapor, natrium or
some types of fluorescent lamps.
2. When intense lighting is used, e.g. from a halogen
lamp, or when the colour temperature of the light
source is low.
3. When shooting a subject of a single colour or a
subject in front of a single-colour background.
When shooting outdoors at sunrise or sunset.
When using a gray filter (ND) or other special filters.
When using a conversion lens.
When using the Camcorder under weak illumination.
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In these cases, use the manual white balance adjustment
mode.
If it is moved from outdoors to indoors during recording,
the picture will initially take on a slightly reddish cast but
it will gradually regain its natural colours.
High speed shutter
A range of different shutter speeds make possible
videographing of scenes with fast movements.
Set the camera mode selector to “MANUAL”.
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2 By repeatedly pushing the SHUTTER button, the
shutter speed can be changed as follows:
(No indication) : 1/50 sec. (normal)
1/120 : 1/120 sec.
1/250 : 1/250 sec.
1/500 : 1/500 sec.
1/1000 : 1/1000 sec.
1/2000 : 1/2000 sec.
1/4000 : 1/4000 sec.
For playback
When scenes recorded with high shutter speed(s) are
later played back on a VCR equipped with the playback
functions super still and super fine slow motion, etc., still
and slow motion pictures with very sharp contours and
full details can be obtained.
Cautions
The following conditions are required for shooting with
the high speed shutter function:
® The subject must be brightly lit, with little shade,
under sunlight or some other illumination of more
than 300 lux.
e lf shooting under the illumination produced by
fluorescent lamps, the picture will be adversely
influenced by flickering.
e |f the picture is played back in the normal playback
mode, the movements may appear to be not very
smooth.
® The playback picture will be slightly darker than the
picture recorded without using the high speed shutter
function.
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Zooming
1 Press “T" for zooming in and “W" for zooming out.
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® For faster zooming speed, press these buttons down
more strongly.
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Fade-in and Fade-out
Fade-in
Fade-In is used, for example, at the beginning of a
performance.
After recording the title, gradual fading-in of the first
scene is very effective.
Fade-in -
1 With the Camcorder in the recording pause mode,
keep the FADE button pressed.
2 After the picture has disappeared in the EVF, press
the recording start/stop button.
3 3 seconds later, release the FADE button.
® The picture will appear gradually.
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Fade-out
Fade-out is used to give a scene a soft ending or for a
smooth fade-out/fade-in transition from one scene to
another.
a Fade-out
1 During recording, press the FADE button at the
point where you want to fade out.
2 After the picture has disappeared, press the
recording start/stop button to stop the recording.
3 Release the FADE button.
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Playback
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Preparation
e Insert the recorded cassette.
e Turn the Camcorder on and set the CAMERA/VCR
selector cover to VCR”.
PAUS
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1 PLAY
REW/S 8
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Operations
1 Playback : Press the PLAY (») button
Cue playback : Keep the 65 / FF button pressed
during playback.
Review playback: Keep the REW/E3 button pressed
during playback.
Still playback : Press the PAUSE/STILL (11) button
during playback.
e To return to normal playback, press this button
again.
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5 Press the STOP button ( I) to finish playback.
Fast forward
Press the & /FF button to rapidly wind the tape
forward.
Rewind
Press the REW@ button to rapidly rewind the tape.
Tracking control
When picture is distorted by noise bars during playback,
the tracking needs to be adjusted.
DATE/TIME
SHIFT SET
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Press both the TRACKING « and » buttons
simultaneously.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING < or
» buttons.
e When playing back a tape which has been
recorded on another Camcorder, it may not be
possible to completely eliminate this distortion.
e Noise which takes the form of horizontal bars
appears in the cue, review and still playback
modes. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
e In the Cue, Review and Still modes, the picture
may become black and white or distorted. This is
not an indication of a malfunction.
Notes:
The sound will be played back only during normal
playback.
Playback: The tape will be rewound automatically
when it reaches its end.
Fast Forward: The tape will stop automatically when it
reaches its end.
Rewind: The tape will stop automatically when it
reaches its beginning.
Still playback: If the Camcorder is left in this mode for
about 6 minutes, it will switch over to the stop mode,
to protect the tape and video heads.
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Playback via TV set (connections)
TV set with AV input
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To AUDIO output socket
TV set without AV socket
To RF IN
RF converter SBC5411
To RF IN
TV
Tune to UHF
channel 36.
PAL system selector
G: For continental Europe.
I: For U.K.
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To RF OUT
TV/VIDEO selector on the RF
converter
VIDEO: For playing back a
cassette
TV: For watching TV
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Playback on a table type VCR
Use the cassette adaptor 22AV5146 (optional)
The VHS-C compact video cassettes recorded with the
Camcorder can be played back with a standard VHS VCR
by using the optional cassette adapter. (A compact video
cassette installed in the cassette adapter is fully
compatible with a standard VHS VCR for both recording
and playback.)
e 22AV5146 cassette adapter
Being battery-operated, the 22AV5146 performes tape
loading and unloading automatically. Compartment door
Sliding latch
VHS-C compact
cassette
For more details refer to the instruction manual of the
22AV5146.
Note:
During special-effects playback (slow motion, still frame,
etc.) the picture may vibrate or noise bars may appear
on the screen.
Inserting the battery into the cassette adapter
Remove the battery cover by sliding it up. Install one
"RE" battery and reattach the cover.
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Other functions
Memory search function
1 Press the RESET button at the desired point.
e The tape counter is reset to ‘“0:00.00”’.
2 Press the MEMORY/DISPLAY button.
e The ‘M’ indication appears in the EVF.
M 0:00.00
3 After pressing the STOP button, press the REW/
Ed button.
e The tape will stop automatically at about the
point where the tape counter reads “M0:00.00”.
Tape counter indication
At every push of the MEMORY/DISPLAY button, the
counter indication will change as follows:
Lap time
counter Memory appears
indication with tape
(real time) counter No
appears. indication indication
0:00.00 Mo:00.00 |
e When the Memory/Display Button is pressed twice, all
indications except the Warning/Alarm Indications and
the Tape Running Indications will disappear.
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Assemble editing .
Preparation
PAUSE/ | i
1 _— 24 o e insert a video cassette with the erasure prevention tab
intact.
PLAY
5-1 e Set the CAMERA/VCR selector cover to “VCR”.
RASS Operations
1 Play back the tape to locate the point where the
new recording is to be joined (Assemble Editing),
and press the PAUSE/STILL button at the desired
point.
2 Set the CAMERA/VCR selector cover to
“CAMERA”.
3 Press the start/stop button to start shooting the new
scene. Ô
Operations
For playback 4 Press the PLAY button on the Camcorder to start
playback.
To VIDEO output socket 2 Press the RECORD button on the VCR to start ¢
recording.
‘Note:
The picture quality of a copied tape is inferior to that of
the original tape.
e For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
To AUDIO output socket recording VCR.
Synchro editing cable o S e Synchro editing
SEC1085 SB Use the synchro editing cable (optional) to connect the
remote control socket on the Camcorder with the synchro
edit socket on the recording VCR.
® || the recording VCR is equipped with synchro-edit
function, this Camcorder can be operated via the recor-
ding VCR, ie. playback start and stop of the Camcorder
will be synchronized with the recording start and stop
on the VCR.
e For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
recording VCR.
For recording
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Accessories, etc.
Shoulder strap
1
Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the slit
of the shoulder strap holder on the upper part of
the rear of the Camcorder.
Attach the other end of the shoulder strap at the
lower part of the rear of the Camcorder in the same
way as mentioned above.
Tripod mount
Bottom side of the Camcorder
Align the
mounting
holes
Tighten the
screw
spread.
® Place the tripod on
a stable surface,
with its legs fully
Other connections
Accessory
shoe
| socket
Earphone
Remote control
Pause remote socket
control unit
External microphone External
(optiona!) microphone
socket
Earphone
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In case of difficulty
Symptoms
Check points
Power source
— The power does not turn on.
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— The power turns on, but it turns off again
immediately.
e |f the battery pack is exhausted, replace it with a fully charged
one.
e |f condensation has formed, wait until it has dissolved.
Camera recording
— The power is on, but no picture appears in
the EVF.
® |s the lens covered with the lens cap?
— Camera recording cannot be performed.
e If the tab of the cassette is broken out, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
— The picture is not clear.
e |s the eyepiece correctly adjusted to your eyesight?
e |s the lens surface dusty?
— The auto focus system does not provide
optimum focus adjustment.
e Is the focus mode set to AUTO focus mode?
e For shooting conditions where the AUTO focus mode cannot
provide optimum focus adjustment, set to MANUAL mode and
adjust the focus.
Playback
— No playback picture is reproduced.
e ls the connection to the TV set correct?
e Is the TV set turned to the video playback channel?
— The colours are not correct.
e is the colour adjustment of the TV set correct?
— The playback picture is not in colour.
e Adjust the tracking.
e |f the tape is old, use a new tape.
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Specifications
Power source
Power consumption
Video recording system
Tape speed
Tape format
Recording/playback time :
VIDEO
Television system
Modulation system
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AUDIO
Input level
Output level
Audio track
Image sensor
Lens
Viewfinder
Standard illumination
) Minimum required
illumination
Video horizontal
resolution colour
Signal to noise ratio
Audio frequency
response
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Weight
Dimensions
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:DC 6 V
: Recording mode 6.9 W
(Battery operation)
: Rotary four heads, helical
scanning system
: SP 23.33 mm/s
: VHS-C
45 min. with EC-45
: CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields PAL
colour signal
: Luminance: FM azimuth
recording
Colour signal; Converted
subcarrier phase shift
recording
: VIDEO OUT (RCA);
1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm unbalanced
: MIC IN (M3); —70 dB
4.7 kohm or more unbalanced
: AUDIO OUT (RCA); -8 dB
600 ohm unbalanced
: 1 track (Normal-mono only)
: 1/3-inch CCD image sensor
: 8 : 1 Power zoom lens with
MACRO function
Auto iris
Digital artificial intelligence
auto focus system F1.4
(5 - 40 mm)
Filter diameter 49 mm
: 2/3-inch electronic viewfinder
: 1,400 lux
: 3 lux
: More than 230 lines
: Video; More than 40 dB
Audio; More than 41 dB
- 80 - 8,000 Hz
:0°C— 40°C
: 20 % — 80 %
: Approx. 4 kg
(without battery pack)
: 142 (W) x 120 (H) x 283 (D) mm
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AC adaptor SBC5419
Power source : AC 100 — 240 V, 50 — 60 Hz
(Automatic voltage adjustment)
Power consumption : 25 W
DC output : DC 6 V 11.8 W (Camcorder)
DC 6 V 1.3 A (Battery pack
charging)
Weight : Approx 0.39 kg
Dimensions : 70 (W) x 58 (H) x 178 (D) mm
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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