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® 8-key IR remote control
e Fuzzy auto focus
® Fuzzy auto ins
e Automatic white balance
e Fade in/out recording
e High speed shutter
e Title insert (superimpose)
e Scene search
e Date/time imprint
e Macro (close-up) recording with auto focus
e Six-power zoom-in/zoom-out powered
e Electronic viewfinder for immediate playback
e Recording review for checking the last part of a recording
e Still frame/picture search
e Real time tape counter
e Maximum recording time : 180 minutes
e 15” CCD, 320, 000 pixels
® Multi angle viewfinder
e Multi- voltage (100 V to 240 V)
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Regarding LANC Terminal/ ¢ Symbol
The symbol “ @ "is for LANC (Local Application Control
Bus System) terminal. LANC terminal is intended for
connecting video equipment with peripherical equipment,
and allows controlling of tape running and others.
Note :
Be careful not to insert a plug of instruments that are not
responsive to LANC, such as microphones or carphones,
otherwise, it may cause disaster
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PLAY button
STOP button
REW button
FF button
STILL button
EJECT button
SCENE SEARCH button
Power zoom button
Eyesight compensation ring
FOCUS switch
FOCUS REV button
SHUTTER button
FADE button
IRIS control knob
CLOSE UP button
Focus ring
Cassette cover
Infrared remote sensor
(REC/PAUSE lamp)
Lens cap
EARPHONE jack
Microphone
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Battery holder
Viewfinder
POWER switch
MEMORY button
ADJ button
DATE button
RESET button
Cassette cover switch
EXT.MIC jack
Lens cap snap
Grip belt
Digital indicator
Video out terminal
Audio out terminal
TITLE COLOR button
TITLE MEMO button
TITLE ON/OFF button
Battery eject lever
REC START/STOP button
Lithium battery cover
REC MODE/EDIT switch
Tripod screw mount
AV jack cover
| PREPARATIONS
POWER SOURCE
Outdoor Use : |
For outdoor recording, use supplied battery pack NP-55.
1
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Align the line on the this unit and the side of battery pack.
2. Gently press the battery pack toward the unit, then slide
it to the up, until it “clicks” into place.
2
Removing the Battery Pack
1. Press and hold down the battery eject lever.
2. Slide the battery pack to the left.
indoor Use :
For indoor recording, use supplied AC adaptor VAR-308.
a) Attach (or remove) the power connection cord following
the steps 1 and 2 above "Attaching the Battery Pack" (or
"Removing the battery pack”).
b) Connect the power connection cord to the AC adaptor
plug the adaptor to an AC outlet. The green power lamp
will light.
c) When finished recording or playback, disconnect the AC
adaptor's plug from the AC outlet.
The AC adaptor can be used in countries with line voltages
between 100 V AC and 240 V AC.
Notes :
e The battery pack supplied with this unit has not been
charged. Charge it before initial use.
e Do not use VAR-30B AC adaptor to suppiy power for
other than VM-ES88P 8mm camcorder.
® When removing the battery pack or power connection
cord, power should be switched OFF.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
[J As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug
proceed as follows.
[J The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured blue or black.
The wire which 1s coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured brown or red.
On no account connect either of these wires to the
terminal marked E or +.
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CHARGING
Use the VAR-30B AC adaptor to charge the battery pack.
1
1. Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
The green power lamp will light.
2. Attach the battery pack.
a) Align the line marks.
b) Gently press down on the battery pack. Slide it into
place as shown by the arrow.
The charge lamp will light and charging will begin.
When the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge
lamp will change to yellow. The NP-55 battery pack can
be charged in about one hour. (NP-77 battery pack:
about 120 minutes, NP-77H battery pack: about 140
minutes)
3. Slide out the battery pack in the opposite direction.
4. Disconnect the AC adaptor's plug from the AC outlet.
2
After charging :
Slide the cover on the battery pack as shown to cover the
red circle.
When the battery pack is exhausted :
Slide the cover on the battery pack as shown to reveal the
red circle.
Duration of fully charged battery pack (for camera recording)
NP-55 : about 50 minutes
NP-77 : about 100 minutes
NP-77H : about 110 minutes
Notes :
® At normal temperatures, a fully charged NP-55 battery
pack will provide enough power to record for about 50
minutes. It will provide much less recording time in cold
locations.
© Do not use VAR-30B AC adaptor for other purposes than
charging NP-55, NP-77 or NP-77H battery packs.
e Do not continue charging a fully charged battery pack,
because doing so will adversely affect its performance.
® Although charging is possible within a temperature
range of 5°C — 35°C, for best results, a temperature
range of 10°C — 30°C is suggested.
e Be sure to detach battery pack from the unit when the
unit is not to be used for a long time. Because with
battery pack held set in the unit, a very small amount
of current will flow in the unit even if POWER SWITCH
is turned off.
8mm CASSETTE TAPE
Only 8mm video cassette can be used in this unit.
Loading Cassette
1
4.
5.
Set the POWER switch to the CAMERA or PLAYER
position,
Switch while pressing the button in the middle of power
switch. ,
Slide the cassette cover switch and lift up the cassette
cover.
_ Press the EJECT button.
The cassette holder will open.
Insert a cassette.Gently press the "PUSH" indicator on
the cassette holder.
Close the cassette cover.
Ejecting Cassette
Eject cassette by following the same steps as "Loading
Cassette”.
e |f cassette cover is attempted to be closed by mistake
while cassette tape is being ejected, mechanical parts
may suddenly stop running. In the above event,
"CASSETTE" indication will appear in the viewfinder, and
“ [©\p] " indication in digital indicator will flash quickly.
To restore normal condition, lift up cassette cover
completely and depress EJECT button.
® Before closing cassette cover, make sure if cassette
tape is correctly set in the unit.
Notes :
® Never carry this unit by grasping the cassette holder,
cassette cover, or the viewfinder.
e Do not cover the holes on the bottom of the cassette.
These holes are used to detect the type and length of
tape and whether or not recording is possible.
e Store each video tape cassette in its case, standing
upright (vertical). This will prevent the entrance of dust
and uneven tape winding.
e The tape recorded by Hi8 system can not be played back
by this unit.
1
A : ERASURE-PREVENTION switch
To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material, set the
switch on the spine of the cassette to the red position.
Recording then cannot be made on that cassette. To record
on it later, return the switch to the original position.
Video tape recording/playback time (unit : min)
Size Mode SP Mode LP
P5-15 15 30
P5-30 30 60
P5-60 60 120
P5-90 90 180
LITHIUM BATTERY
2
The date/time imprint function of this unit requires a lithium
battery to prevent the loss of the date/time memory when
the power is switched off.
The lithium battery has a life of approximately 1 year when
used normally.
Installing/Replacing the Lithium Battery
(Lithium Battery : CR2025 [3V] )
1. Open the lithium battery cover.
2. Lithium battery insertion.
a) Wipe the battery clean with a dry cloth to prevent
faulty contact.
b) Insert the battery properly with the + side up.
c) Close the lithium battery cover.
3. To remove the lithium battery, press it down and then
slide it up out of the housing.
® After replacing the battery, reset the DATE/TIME.
(See SETTING THE DATE/TIME.)
Notes :
® WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY USE ONLY THE
SAME TYPE. Use of another lithium battery may present
a risk of fire or explosion.
® if swallowed promptly see doctor.
e WARNING : The lithium battery may explode resulting
in a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or
incinerate.
® Dispose of used lithium battery promptly. Keep away
from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose
of in fire.
VIEWFINDER
1
Pull the eyepiece of viewfinder in the direction of arrow @
and turn it in the direction of arrow @. then fix it.
Return the eyepiece to its original position when finished.
EYESIGHT COMPENSATION
a) Set the POWER switch to the CAMERA position.
b) Look through the viewfinder and observe the indications.
c) Move the adjustment ring (see arrow) left or right to
obtain the clearest possible image of the indications.
Note :
® Eyesight compensation must be readjusted whenever
the camcorder is operated by someone with different
eyesight from the previous operator.
INSIDE THE VIEWFINDER
1
This indication appears during the recording pause mode.
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This indication appears during the recording mode.
3
This indication appears about 5 minutes before the tape
reaches its end.
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This indication will appear and flash when dew has condensed
inside the unit.
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This indication will appear and flash when the battery
becomes weak.
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This indication will appear and flash when the cassette has
been set for erase prevention or no cassette has been loaded
into the camcorder.
7
This indication will appear and flash when the tape has been
wound to its end.
8
This indication will appear when the REC MODE/EDIT switch
set to the LP position.
Note :
ein STOP. FF, REW modes, the indication in viewfinder
will not appear.
REMOTE CONTROL
PART NAMES
SCENE SEARCH © button
FF button
REW button
STOP button
PLAY button
SCENE SEARCH € button
STILL button
REC START/STOP button
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INSERT THE BATTERIES
2
The remote control unit is powered by two AAA size batteries.
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
2. Place the two batteries in the battery compartment while
observing correct polarity as indicated inside the
compartment.
3. Replace the lid.
OPERATION
3
1. Set POWER switch for CAMERA or PLAYER, depending
on the function you want to use with remote control.
Insert a cassette.
3. Aim the remote control transmission aperture at the
sensor of the camcorder and press the desired buttons
to operate.
A : Approximately 25’
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Notes :
® The infrared rays used for operation travel in a straight
line. If there is an obstacle between the remote control
unit and camcorder, operation is not possible.
® Remove the batteries from the battery compartment
when the unit is not to be used for a long time.
e The remote control range by infrared remote sensor Is
within about 5 meters and, its control angle is 25 degrees
as shown in the left figure.
® When the remote control is used outdoors, the
controllable range becomes shorter.
REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER |
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The real time tape counter indicates elapsed tape running
time in hours. minutes and seconds in SP mode based. Reset
the counter to 0 : 00 : 00 at the beginning of recording Or
playback to find out how much of the tape remains or to
search a recorded scene.
RESET
Note :
e In the explanatory illustration, digital indicator is shown.
RESET
1
1 Press the RESET button before starting recording.
The tape counter will reset to "0: 00: 00" in the viewfinder.
The remaining tape length can be found out by
subtracting the current counter reading from the nominal
recording time of the tape.
COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION
2
COUNTER
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2 1] 1! the exact position where you have reset the timer.
1. Reset the counter when you are recording or playing
back a scene you want to see later.
2 2. Press the MEMORY button.
The counter memorizes the tape position you have reset.
The letter "M” will appear in the viewfinder.
To cancel the memory mode, press the MEMORY button
again.
3. Press the REW button after you are finished recording
(or playback).
The tape will rewind and automatically stop in the vicinity
of the "0 : 00 : 00" counter reading.
If the counter shows a minus value, press the FF button.
Notes :
e When LP mode, the counter will indicate every two (2)
seconds.
e There may be a smal! discrepancy between the counter
reading and the actual tape running time.
e The counter will indicate a minus reading when the tape
is rewound beyond O : 00 : 00 reading.
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
GRIP BELT
1
1. Adjust the length of grip belt.
2. Secure the belt.
LENS CAP
2
Attach the lens cap to the lens cap snap located on the grip
belt.
HOLDING
1
A © Hold horizontally
B : Let your left hand free so that you can handle operation
buttons such as zoom button by left hand.
LOW ANGLE
2
When recording at a low angle, raise the viewfinder upright.
eWhen using NP-77 or NP-77H battery pack, raise the
viewfinder slightly up.
TRIPOD
3
A : Stopper hole
B : Tripod mounting hole
Align the tripod mounting hole and the stopper hole of this
unit with the tripod’'s mounting screw and stopper. Tighten
the mounting screw securely.
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CAMERA RECORDING
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Set the FOCUS switch to the AUTO position.
Focus is automatically adjusted.
Set the REC MODE/EDIT swich to the SP or LP position.
By pressing the button at the center of POWER SWITCH,
set it for CAMERA. Then VTR system will not work even
it buttons for VTR system are pressed by mistake.
insert a cassette. (See page 9)
The camcorder enters the recording pause mode.
a) Press the REC START/STOP button once. The REC/
PAUSE lamp stops blinking, and recording begins.
b) Press the REC START/STOP button a second time.
The REC PAUSE mode begins, and the REC/PAUSE
lamp blinks.
c) Repeat steps a) and b) to continue recording.
d) After recording, eject the cassette and set the
POWER switch to the "OFF" position.
Energy-saving function of battery pack
e |! recording pause mode lasts for more than five minutes,
power will be shut off automatically. To start camera
recording again, press REC START/STOP
button.(Recording pause mode will be set.)
® With stop mode lasting for more than five minutes,
power will be shut off automatically. So to turn the power
on again, set the POWER SWITCH to OFF and then to
PLAYER.
Notes :
e Vertical stripes may appear if recording Is attempted
under candle light or in other conditions where the light
is dim. This is not an indication of a malfunction.
® When fluorescent lamps or mercury-vapor lamps are
used for lighting, the recorded images will flicker.
© If recording pause mode lasts for more than five minutes
while AC adapter in use, recording stop mode will be
set automatically. To start camera recording again,
press REC START/STOP button. Then recording will start
soon.
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By pressing the button at the center of POWER SWITCH,
set it for PLAYER. Then operation button of video system
will work, and the power for camera system will be shut
off so as to save energy.
Press the FF button or REW button.
To stop the tape, press the STOP button.
DIGITAL INDICATOR
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Recording mode indicator : It indicates recording mode.
Tape indicator : It will flash under the following
conditions :
a) The tape reaches its end about 5 minutes before.
b) The tape has been wound to its end.
c) The cassette has been set for erase prevention.
® While tape is not set, the indicator will be lighted.
Battery indicator : It will flash when battery is exhausted.
Dew indicator : It will flash when dew generates in the
unit.
Counter indicator : !t will be displayed while tape counter
is displayed.
Counter/Date/Time indicator :
date, and time
Memory indicator : It will be displayed while counter
memory function in use.
It indicates tape counter,
PLAYBACK
The tape recorded by this camcorder can be viewed on a
TV screen, or in the viewfinder of this unit.
Connect the unit to TV according to the steps shown in
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1. By pressing the button in the center of POWER SWITCH.
2 set it for PLAYER.
2. Insert a recorded cassette. (see page 9)
3. Press the PLAY button.
Playback will begin.
4. To stop the tape, press the STOP button.
EARPHONE
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A EARPHONE jack
To listen to the sound while playing back in the viewfinder,
connect a commercially available earphone to the
EARPHONE jack.
Notes :
e The reproduced scene of the tape recorded on video
tape in LP mode will be slightly inferior to SP mode.
e |f the tape recorded by this unit from the beginning 15
played back by other 8 mm video recorder, the head
part of the tape may be omitted due to mechanical
ditference.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES
Picture search
1
Press and hold the FF or the REW button during playback
or still playback. The tape will move quickly forward or reverse
respectively until the FF or REW button is released.
e Note that horizontal lines appear in the picture during
picture search.
Still playback
2
Press the STILL button during playback to view a still picture.
To return to normal playback, press the STILL button or the
PLAY button.
Notes :
®!f the still mode continues for about 5 minutes, the unit
will automatically switch to the stop mode.
e On occasion the image may sway vertically.
e Some noise may appear during still mode.
Scene search
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Use this feature to locate a particular scene at normal
playback speed. No sound is reproduced.
Press and hold the SCENE SEARCH button (*+” or “—”)
during recording pause or still playback.
Press “+” button --- Forward scene search starts at normal
speed.
Press “—" button --- Reverse scene search starts at normal
speed
Release the button when the desired scene appears. The
camcorder returns to the previous mode (recording pause
or still playback).
® Some noise may appear during scene search mode.
SMOOTH TRANSITION
Using the scene search feature. starting a new recording from
the exact beginning of an undesired scene 1s very easy. For
example. you have stopped recording because somebody
just passed in front of your camera, You can now locate the
unwanted scene in the viewfinder with scene search while
remaining in recording pause mode, and then start next
recording from there.
A : Undesired scene
B : New recording
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1. Press the REC START STOP button to enter the recording
pause mode.
2. Press and hold a SCENE SEARCH button ("+ or "—),
until the beginning of the unwanted scene is located in
the viewfinder.
3. Startrecording by pressing the REC START ‘STOP button.
Note :
e During SCENE SEARCH in the chain-recording, noise
may appear in the viewfinder irrespective of the
playback direction, NORMAL or REVERSE.
RECORDING HEVIEVV
1
Press the SCENE SEARCH (—) button during the recording
pause mode immediately after recording. The last 2 seconds
of the recording will be played back in the viewfinder. The
unit will re-enter the recording pause mode after the
recording review.
Note :
e Do not keep pressing SCENE SEARCH (—) button, or
SCENE SEARCH picture will be given.
ZOOM
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Electric zooming allows up to 6 times zooming.
Press "W” side of the switch for wide angle recording, and
press "T" side for telephoto recording. Zooming speed 1$
proportional to the pressure applied to the switch.
SCENE SEARCH
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MACRO
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MACRO (CLOSE-UP) FOCUSING
Under ordinary conditions, the camcorder cannot focus if the
subject is within about 1.2 m of the unit. Macro focusing can
be used to focus on closer subjects (from 1.2 m to about 15
mm from the camcorder).
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1. Approach the object, press CLOSE UP button and the
camera automatically focuses on the object.
e MACRO indication will appear in the viewfinder during
macro recording.
e While CLOSE UP button is kept pressed, auto focusing
in macro range will be continued.
2. To return to normal recording, press the POWER ZOOM
button (T).
e Recording range will be moved from macro to normal.
A : Macro range.
B : Normal recording range.
2
Inadvertent camcorder movement will affect the quality of
macro recordings. The use of a tripod or stand to hoid the
camcorder fixed in place is recommended.
Note :
e To zoom or reduce the size of the object in the
viewfinder during macro recording. the camera and the
object must be moved farther apart, and press the
CLOSE UP button again.
HIGH SPEED SHUI IER
Use high speed shutter to shoot fast-moving objects such
as a golf or tennis player. The picture recorded with high
speed shutter can produce the image without blurring in the
still playback mode.
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Press the SHUTTER button, and select a desired shutter
speed.
High Speed Shutter indication will appear in the
viewfinder and change each time the button is pressed.
120 — 250 — 1000 — 2000 — 4000 — № indication.
(1/120 > 1/4000) (Normal speed, 1/50)
Start recording
Notes :
e Shutter speed can be changed during recording.
eTo return to normal shutter speed (1/50 sec.), press
the SHUTTER button until no indication appears in the
viewfinder.
playback:
: Without high speed shutter.
® The picture is blurred.
: With high speed shutter.
e The picture is clear without blurs.
e There may be picture noise during still playback.
Notes :
e |f the high speed shutter is used for shooting in locations
with low illumination such as indoors, the screen will be
dimmer than usual. Shoot in a bright location such as
outdoors on a clear day.
e Use the high speed shutter effectively. During normal
playback, movement in pictures shot with the high speed
shutter will not appear smooth.
FADE EFFECT |
With Fade in/out recording by which picture and sound
gradually appear/disappear in dark/normal picture,
mysterious effect can be added to the picture.
A : FADE IN
B: FADE OUT
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FADE IN RECORDING
1. Press the FADE button, during the recording pause mode.
The FADE indication will appear in the viewfinder.
2. Press the REC START/STOP button when you want to start
fade-in recording. The FADE indication will disappear
after 6 seconds, indicating return to the normal recording
mode.
FADE OUT RECORDING
1. Press the FADE button, during the recording mode.
The FADE indication will appear in the viewfinder.
2. To end the recording with fade effect, press REC START/
STOP button. The FADE indication will disappear after
6 seconds. indicaing pause in recording.
Notes :
e In fade-in recording, actual recording starts following
1 second of dark screen after REC START/STOP button
has been pressed.
® The fading function will not work on the title pictures.
TITLE INSERT |
(Digital Memory Superimpose)
) You can superimpose your hand-drawn title or an ıllustration
over the picture while you record or play back. A title picture
can be recorded in advance and stored in the digital memory.
When you want to add the title while shooting or playing back.
J Just press the TITLE ON/OFF button to recall the stored title.
The title can be superimposed in one of elght colours.
LOVE
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Draw a title or illustration by using :
A : Black felt tip pen
В : White card
® Make the design with clear outline, like the one drawn on
white card with black felt tip pen.
e Draw the title clearly in bold strokes.
2
Record the title or illustration card in macro recording under
the bright light.
LOVE
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TITLEON/OFF
MEMO
COLOR
1. Press the TITLE MEMO button.
Memorized title picture will appear with color indication.
Previously memorized picture will be erased each time
a picture 1s memorized.
2. Press the TITLE COLOR button and select desired color.
Color indication will change each time the button is
pressed.
WHT(White) ——» VEL (vellow) A CYAN
Le GAN (green) — —» VIO (violet) ——— RED a
Lo BLUE —— + BL K(Black) —— WHT
Start recording.
4. To remove the title, press the TITLE ON/OFF button.
To put title again, press the same button.
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MEMORIZED PICTURE CAN BE REVERSED (NEGATIVE)
2
Keep on pressing the TITLE COLOR button tor about 2
seconds.
Do the same operation to return to the normal (positive) title.
® Suppose the title color is blue; it 1s reversed as the next
color. black. Press the TITLE COLOR button to return to
blue.
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When editing on another video recorder, it is also possible
to insert the title in the same manner as during recording by
pressing TITLE ON/OFF button at any time.
Notes :
e The lithium battery keeps memorized picture even after
power switch is turned off.
® Inserting a title in still playback mode may shear off the
top portion of the title picture.
e The title picture can be more clearly memorized as the
intensity of the light is increased.
DATE/TIME IMPRIN | |
The date/time of the recording can be imprinted in your
recording.
SETTING THE DATE/TIME
1
Example : 14: 10 December 24, 1991
e The illustration to the left shows the digital indicator.
A : DATE button
B : ADJ button
1. Press and hold down the ADJ button for about one
second.
Count display ends and date display starts (initialized
condition).
2 Press and hold down the DATE button until the day
indication approaches the desired one.
Release the button, then press it repeatedly to siowly
change the day indication (e.g. set to "247).
3. Press and release the ADJ button, then press the DATE
button to set the month indication (e.g. set to 12”).
4 Press and release the ADJ button, then press the DATE
button to set the year indication (e.g. set to "91").
5 Press and release the ADJ button, then press the DATE
button to set the hour indication (e.g. set to 14’).
6. Press and release the ADJ button, then press the DATE
button to set the minutes indication (e.g. set to 10”).
7. Press and release the ADJ button.
Then, the DATE adjustment is complete and count display
starts.
Note :
e The date/time cannot be set during recording.
1
DATE IMPRINT
1. Press the DATE button.
The date appears in the viewfinder, and digita! indicator
displays the date instead of the count.
TIME IMPRINT
1. Press the DATE button once again.
The DATE indication changes to TIME indication.
To stop the date/time imprint, press the DATE button
again.
À : Viewfinder
B : Digital indicator
Important Note : |
If “88 : 88" flashes when the DATE button is pressed, it is
because either that date has been erased due to exhaustion
of the lithium battery or that the date has not yet been set.
Replace the lithium battery if this is the source of the problem,
and set the date.
Note :
® During playback, no date/time indication appear in the
viewfinder.
24:12 : 91
14 : 46 : 17
FOCUSING |
AUTO FOCUSING
1
The AUTO FOCUS is operated on the subject to shoot Dy
setting the focus switch at "AUTO". During shooting, a focus
indication showing the current focus condition appears in the
viewfinder.
A : Auto
B : Manual!
2
The auto-focus feature will not operate normally in the
following circumstances. Set the FOCUS switch to MAN and
adjust the focus manually.
a) The camecorder cannot focus on a nearby subject and
a distant subject at the same time.
b) When shooting a subject through glass which has
something visible on it (e.g.dirt, water drops, etc.), the
auto-focus will focus on the objects on the glass, instead
of the desired subject.
c) When shooting a dark subject.
d) When shooting subjects which have no contrast such as
a white wall, sky, etc.
e) When shooting a subject which has lateral stripes.
f) When shooting an extremely bright subject.
Notes :
® While the auto-focus feature is operating, do not try to
turn or stop the focus ring.
elf a special filter is used (for vari-cross, mirages, etc.),
the automatic focus feature may not function normally.
Manual focusing is recommended.
® Focus manually when shooting fast-moving subjects or
moving the camcorder (rapid panning, tilting, etc.), or
when objects are passing between the camcorder and
the subject being recorded.
MANUAL FOCUSING
1. Set the FOCUS switch to MAN.
2. Press the power zoom button for a close-up view of the
subject.
3. Turn the focus ring until the subject's Image ts sharp and
clear.
4. Press the power zoom button to obtain the desired
image.
FOCUS REVERSE
2
® When the FOCUS switch is set to AUTO :
Press and hold down the FOCUS REV button while panning.
The focus will remain fixed in the MANUAL mode during
| | the pan, producing a smooth picture as you move from one
1 AUTO. «e MAN | subject to another. Release the button to return to the AUTO
| | focusing mode.
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| e When the Focus switch is set to MAN :
| When changing subjects press and hold down the FOCUS
REV button to automatically focus the image of the new
subject. Release the button to return to the MANUAL
focusing mode.
Note :
e When using the manual focus for the zoom feature,
adjust the focus at the telephoto (close-up) position,
return to the wide-angle (distant) position, then zoom
to the telephoto position while recording. The focus will
be blurred at the telephoto position if it is set at the
wide-angle position.
AUTO IRIS |
The FUZZY AUTO IRIS is operated for most Huminative
conditions by setting the iris controlling volume at the center.
For shooting to or against intense light, control the iris
adjusting volume to introduce appropriate light to clear
scene. Under usual light conditions, set the iris adjusting
volume at the center.
A : Back light --- to OPEN side.
B : High light --- to CLOSE side.
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MICROPHONE
1
The built-in omnidirectional microphone IS more or less evenly
receptive to sound coming at it from all directions.
This makes the recorded sound heard natural when playing
back. A little distant sound can be effectively recorded by
using an available microphone.
RECORDING IN A HIGH WIND
2
A popping sound will be produced. Use a handkerchief and
wrap an external microphone head with it to shield the wind.
RECORDING DISTANT OBJECT
3
Place an external microphone close to the subject to get a
clear sound.
Note :
e The built-in microphone will not function while an
external microphone Is connected.
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FOR TV's WITHOUT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS
1
Remove the AV jack cover. (5) Set the RF adaptor |/G selector to the proper position.
Insert the RF adaptor VRF-550 connecting terminal. ® Adjust the RF CHANNEL screw of the RF adaptor and
Remove the antenna connected to the TV unit, then the TV's channel to the unused channel on which there
connect it to the ANT IN terminal on RF adaptor. are no TV broadcasts in your locality.
Connect the ANT OUT terminal on RF adaptor to the TV
unit through the coaxial cable.
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FOR USING A VCR IN YOUR HOME
1
1) Remove the AV jack cover.
(2) Connect the audio/video input terminals on the VCR to
the camera with the AV scart adaptor VCE-212 (option)
and connection cord.
(3) Set the input select switch on the VCR to “external
source”.
FOR TV's WITH AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT TERMINALS
2
1) Remove the AV jack cover.
(2) Connect the audio/video input terminals on the TV unit
to the camera with the AV scart adaptor VCE-212 (option)
and connection cord.
(3) Set the TV/VIDEO select switch on the TV unit to "VIDEO".
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TAPE COPY
CONNECTION OPERATION
1. Set the POWER switch of the unit to PLAYER position and
1 then, insert the original tape to be copied.
2. Switch on VCR and insert a new tape for copying.
1) Set the REC MODE/EDIT switch of the unit to the ON 3. Set the VCR to recording pause mode.
position. 4. Start playback on this unit.
(It will prevent the deterioration of picture quality.) 5. Release pause button on the VCR; copying starts.
(2) Remove the AV jack cover. 6. When tape copying is finished, set the REC MODE/EDIT
(8) Connect the unit to the audio/video input terminals of switch to the OFF position.
VCR with the AV scart adaptor VCE-212 (option) and
connection cord. Notes :
(4) Set the input selector switch of VCR to the external source
position.
e The copying or dubbing of video tapes is permissibie
only insofar as copyright or other rights of third parties
are not thereby infringed.
e The quality of pictures and sounds of the tape will be
deteriorated after copying.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Do not expose this unit to high temperatures.
Excessive heat may damage the unit.
e Do not place this unit near a heat source (heaters, etc.).
e Do not leave this unit in a closed car on warm or hot
days.
2. Abnormal operation.
If you notice anything unusual (smoke, strange noise or
odour, etc.), switch the unit off immediately. Consult the
dealer where the unit was purchased, or contact a
Sanyo-authorized service station.
3. Moisture and foreign objects.
® Do not allow moisture (rain, steam, dew, salt water, etc.)
to enter the unit.
e Do not allow any foreign objects (sand, metal objects,
flammable articles, etc.) to enter the unit.
e Do not place anything except tape cassettes and the
batteries in the unit.
4. Strong lights.
eDo not aim the camcorder directly at bright light
sources.
e Do not place the unit near bright light sources, as heat
damage may result.
5. Do not use this unit under the following conditions :
e In location with high humidity.
® In areas subject to high vibration.
® Where excessive dust or dirt is present.
e Near strong magnetic fields (e.g. near transmitting
antennas, motors, fluorescent lights).
6. Do not use the unit for monitoring only.
If the unit is used to record the same subject for a long
time, e.g. for special applications such as security
monitoring, the picture quality will deteriorate.
7. Do not wrap the unit in a cloth etc.
If wrapped in a cloth during operation, the temperature
inside the unit will rise excessively causing the unit to
malfunction.
MAINTENANCE
Video heads
When the video heads have been used for a long time, the
playback picture may become fuzzy, and eventually there may
be no picture at all.
This is caused by dirty video heads, and is an indication that
they should be cleaned.
To clean the heads, Sanyo recommends that you have them
cleaned by Sanyo-authorized personnel.
e Note that the video heads can be damaged if a cleaning
tape cassette is used incorrectly.
Video heads wear in the same way as a
turntable stylus.
If the picture is not clear even though the heads have been
cleaned, it is possible that the heads themselves are worn.
If so, they must be replaced.
For detailed information and assistance, please consult your
dealer.
Inspect at 1000 hour intervals
This unit requires an extremely high degree of precision to
record images from the video camera onto magnetic tape
and then to correctly reproduce those images. In particular,
the video heads and mechanical parts which handle the tape
are especiaily liable to becoming dirty and worn after long
use.
For continued trouble-free operation, Sanyo recommends
that the unit be inspected (including cleaning, lubrication and
possible replacement of some parts) after every 1000 hours
of use (approximately).
For detailed information and assistance, please consult your
dealer.
Viewfinder
e The ocular part of the viewfinder is removable. When dust
is settied inside, clear it away.
@ Pull the ocular part and set it to the mark.
A : Set it to the mark
@ Turn it in the arrowed direction.
OQ Remove the ocular part wholly.
Reset can be made in the reverse procedure.
USE IN OTHER COUNTRIES _
All you need for recording in a foreign country is a charged
TROUBLESHOOTING
First check the items below. If operation still seems abnormal,
battery pack (s) and cassette (s). If you want to play back consult the dealer where the unit was purchased for
the tape in that country, you will have to use a TV which uses assistance.
the PAL color system and which has audio/video input
terminals.
Symptom Probable cause
No power. ® Battery pack 1s exhausted.
Main countries using the NTSC system
e AC adaptor is turned off.
Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Taiwan,
U.S.A.
Nothing happens
even with batteries
attached.
® Moisture exists.
Main countries using the PAL system :
Power is suddenly
turned off during
use.
e Battery pack is exhaused.
eStop mode or pause mode is
continued for 5 minutes or longer.
England, Italy, Austria, Australia, West Germany, Holland,
Kuwait, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Thailand,
People's Republic of China, Denmark, New Zealand,
Norway, Belgium, Portugal, Hong Kong
Can't record.
e No cassette.
® Cassette is set for erase prevention.
® Tape has been wound to its end.
Can't focus.
e The subject is difficult to focus.
e Distance to subject is less than 1.2
m.
Main countries using the SECAM system :
No picture on the
TV
® Wrong connection. |
Iran, Iraq, USSR, Hungary, France, Bulgaria, Poland,
Monaco, Luxemburg
Playback picture
flickers or blurs.
e Video heads are dirty.
It a malfunction should unexpectedly occur while in another
country, contact the dealer where the unit was purchased.
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DEW CONDENSATION
The same moisture which forms on windows on cold -days
can also appear within this unit under certain conditions. This
is called condensation, or "DEW".
Special care must be taken if this occurs.
CONDENSATION ("DEW”) INDICATION
2
Condensation inside the unit can, if the tape moves, damage
the tape as well as internal parts of the camcorder.
To prevent this, this unit includes a special satety device.
When condensation occurs, [6] symbol (flashing) and the
DEW symbol (flashing) will appear in the digital indicator and
in the viewfinder, respectively. The unit will not accept
commands even if the power is ON, for any operation except
cassette ejection.
The cassette holder won't allow cassette insertion.
If condensation occurs
The DEW symbol will disappear when the moisture is no
longer present.
The time required will depend on the surrounding
temperature.
Note :
elt sometimes happens that the DEW symbol doesnt
illuminate immediately, even though internal
condensation is present. Do not use the unit for a short
time if it has been subjected to a sudden change in
temperature.
Moisture on a tape
Moisture can condense on a tape when the tape is moved
from a cold place to a warm place. If a cassette with this
problem is inserted, the CASSETTE indication will flash when
one of the control buttons (PLAY button, etc.) is pressed, and
only the EJECT button will function. Note that the DEW symbol
will not appear in this instance.
Take out the cassette and let it dry naturally.
SPECIFICATIONS
Television system
Video recording
system
Audio recording
system
Cassette type
Tape speed
Recording/
playback time
Fast forward/rewind
time
Pickup element
Viewfinder
Lens
White balance
adjustment
Minimum subject
illumination
Subject illumination
range
Power supply
voltage
Power consumption
Operation
temperature range
Storage temperature
range
External dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight (approximately)
(not including battery
pack and cassette)
Microphone
AUDIO/VIDEO
terminal
Microphone jack
Earphone jack
e Because its
products are
PAL, CCIR
Rotating 4-head helical-scan FM,
color under system
Rotating head FM system
8 mm video tape cassette
SP : 20.051 mm/sec.
LP : 10.025 mm/sec.
180 minutes (P5-90 cassette)
Approx. 8 minutes
(P5-90 cassette)
CCD solid-state type
Electronic (0.7 inch type,
black and white)
Electro-powered-6X zoom lens
f = 11mm ~ 66mm
F2
Close-up function (15mm — 1.2m)
Automatic focus
Filter diameter 37mm
Automatic
4 lux
4 lux ~ 100,000 lux
Battery holder input
6V / 7.5V / 9V
5.9W during camera recording
0°C — 40°C
(32°F — 104°F)
— 20°C ~ +60°C
(—4°F ~ 140°F)
163mm X 78mm X 184mm
810 g
Electret condenser type
(Omnidirectional)
Video output 1 Vp-p,
unbalanced, negative sync
Audio output —6dBs, 2.2kQ or
less
Mini jack, —66dBs
For low-inpedance microphone
75Q
Mini jack, for 8 © earphone
subject to continuous
improvement, Sanyo reserves the right to modify product
designs and specifications without notice and without
incurring any obligation.
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WARRANTY TO CUSTOMER
Sanyo Marubeni (UK) Ltd. (the Company) warrants to the initial retail purchaser that if this equipment is or becomes defective and
that, in the opinion of the Company, the defect is due to faulty material or workmanship the Company will, for a period of 12
calendar months from the date of sale to the original purchaser repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any such
defective component part of the equipment, always provided that:-
1. The equipment has at all times been used in accordance with the operating instructions issued by the Company, and has not
been connected to an electrical mains supply tor which it has not been adjusted.
2. Accidental damage, or damage caused by negligence of misuse by the user, including leakage from exhausted batteries, is
specifically excluded.
3. Unauthorised repairs, or any modification to the equipment which has not been expressly approved by the Company, shall
render this warranty null and void.
4. Failure due to fair wear and tear of any item, such as batteries, record playing styli, and tape recording, playback and erase
heads is specifically excluded.
This warranty is not transferable and is only applicable within the United Kingdom (and the Republic of ireland).
Nothing in this express warranty affects the statutory rights available to the purchaser of this equipment.
Note: This warranty supersedes any other form of guarantee that may inadvertently have been enclosed with or attached to the
product. (August 1978).
Thank you for buying Sanyo. This equipment should give you many years of pleasure and faithful service but in the event
that a fault occurs, the following notes for your guidance may be heipful:-
1. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SERVICE DURING WARRANTY.
2. If your Sanyo equipment proves faulty during the period of guarantee, take it or send it back to the dealer who originally
supplied it together with this guarantee and the proof of purchase. We have made arrangements with our approved dealers under
which they will carry out in guarantee service repairs on our behalf. in this way, we hope to reduce to a minimum the amount of
time you will be without your equipment.
3. Mf for some reason it is impossible to return the equipment to the original supplier, please contact our Service Department at
the address below for further advice.
4. Should the equipment require servicing after the expiry of the guarantee period, take or send it to the original supplier or any
other Sanyo dealer. He will be pleased to give you a quotation for the repair. if you are in any doubt about what to do, write to us
at the address below or telephone:
Service Departments,
Sanyo Marubeni (UK) Limited,
Sanyo House
Otterspool way. Watford,
Hertfordshire WD2 8JX
Tel: Watford 46363
SANYO
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