RCA CC636 Camcorder Owner's Manual

USER'S
GUIDE
CAMCO
Important
Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information
WARNING:
camcorder
or AC
before you begin to use this product.
To reduce the to
riskrainof or
firemoisture.
or shock hazard,
adapter/charger
This symbol indicates
inside the product
RISK_B.ECIRICSHOCK
_NOTOPEN
TO REDUCE
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
QUALIFIED
"dangerous
that presents
electric shock or personal
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SERVICE
I
I
do not expose
This symbol
indicates
instructions
accompanying
voltage"
a risk of
injury.
important
the product.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO
PERSONNEL.
Cautions
CAUTION:
To prevent
wide slot, fully insert.
electric
shock,
ATTENTION:
match wide blade
Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques,
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
pousser jusqu au fond.
of plug to
introduire la lame
de la prise et
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries
recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of
batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.
FCC Regulations
state that unauthorized
equipment
may void the user's authority
Product
changes or modifications
to operate it.
to this
Registration
Please fill out the product registration
card and return it immediately.
Returning
this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts
and service and attach it here. Record the serial and model numbers
located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model
No:
CC635/CC636/CC637
Serial No:
Purchase
Purchased
Date:
From:
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder.
questions,
call:
Camcorder
Exchange
Customer
Warranty
.......... 800-283-6503
Service .........................................
Accessories .............................................
Safety Information
Product
If you have any
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Table of Contents
First-Time
............................
1-2
800-336-1900 (page 99)
800-338-0376 (pages 84-89)
Remote Controls
• Model CC637 Only
• Install Battery Cell .......................
• Remote Sensor ..............................
• Buttons ....................................
Operation
• Assistance ..........................................
• Unpack Camcorder &
Accessories ......................................
• Attach the Adapter/Charger
3
• Buttons ....................................
3
............... 4
• Adjust Handstrap ...............................
5
• Open Lens Cover ...............................
5
• Turn on Camcorder.
5
Recording
Speed .................. 6
• Making
• Set the Mode Select Dial ................... 7
• Adjust Viewfinder
and
18-19
20-21
• Install Battery Cell ....................... 22
• Remote Sensor .............................. 22
4
...........................
17
17
• Models CC635 and CC636
• Insert a Tape ......................................
• Select a Recording
(pages 100-101)
Recording
and Traveling
Video Cassettes
Tips ........ 23
............................
a Recording
24-25
...................
26-27
...................
28-31
• Viewfinder
Displays
• Viewfinder
.......................................
Focus Control ................... 7
• Electronic
Image
• Start and Stop Recording ................... 8
• Electronic
Indexing
.........................
33
• Play Back Your Recording ................ 8
• Turn off the Camcorder ..................... 8
• Flying Erase Head ...........................
34
• Auto Head Cleaner
34
• Close Lens Cover ..............................
• Tally Light .......................................
34
• Microphone
34
Eyepiece
8
• Review Camcorder's
Operating
Powering
Controls ..................... 9-11
Your Camcorder
• Quick
Stabilizer
32
(EIS)...
..........................
......................................
Review
..................................
• QUICK
REC
Feature
• Camera
Edit .....................................
33
35
.......................
35
35
• Using Adapter/Charger. ................... I_
• Using Rechargeable
• Using
Optional
Btittery ....... 13-15
Cat" Cord
Adapter...
16
(colllilnmd
011 Ilt2X|
page)
Recording
Mode
Playback
(continued)
Select Dial
• Using the Cassette Adapter ........ 70-71
• Full AUTO Mode ...... .................... 36
• Viewfinder
• Exposure
• Playback Features
Control ..........................
37
Playback
...................... 72
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) ..38-39
• White Balance ............................ 40-41
• Visual Searching ...........................
73
• Tape Positioning
...........................
73
• Recording
• Stop-Action
Pause .........................
73
Menu
• To Display Recording
• Tape Remaining
Menu ......... 42
Display ............... 43
• Set Tape Length .........................
• Zooming ...................................
43
44-45
• Gain Up (Slow Shutter) ................. 46
• Color Filter ....................................
47
• Titler ........................................
48-49
• Date and Time Display
• Set the Date and Time ............... 50
• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ...51
• Select Date or Date and Time
You Want to Record ........ 52-53
• Sub Menu
• Time Counter ................................
74
• Tracking ........................................
75
• Playback on TV (or VCR) With
A UDIO!VIDEO IN Jacks ....... 76-77
• Model CC637 Only
• Programming Remote to Operate
Compatible VCR ................ 78-79
• Copying Tapes Using Programmable
Synchro Edit ...................... 80-81
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video
Optional
Accessories
• Accessory
• Change a Feature In the
Sub Menu ...............................
• Tally Light .................................
• Set JLIP Identification
Number ..................................
• Self Timer ...................................
54
55
Order Form ............... 87-89
Light .......................................
the Shoulder
Information
• Time-Lapse
Recording
Recording
90-91
Strap .......... 92
to User ..........................
93
56-57
Care and Maintenance
• Animation
................... 84-89
Built-in Color Enhancement
Attaching
55
Inputs ................. 82-83
............... 94-95
................ 58-59
.............. 60-61
• Fading or Wiping In or Out ........ 62-63
• Production Effects ...................... 64-65
Trouble Checks ...........................
Customer
Limited
Assistance
Warranty
96-98
and Service
...................
...99
100-101
• Audio Dubbing (Remote Only)..66-67
• Edit Insert (Remote Only) .......... 68-69
Specifications
Index
2
..................................
(Alphabetical)
...............
102
103-105
This section describesonly the basic stepsnecessaryto setup your camcorder to
record. Refer to the other sectionsfor detailed operation and featureoptions.
Assistance
The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder Exchange Warranty
Customer Service ................
Accessories
....................
1. Unpack
the camcorder
.....
800-283-6503
800-336-1900
800-338-0376
and accessories.
• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your
camcorder.
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder.
appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
If any are missing or
WARNING:
NICKEL CADMIUM
BATTERY MUST BE
RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
Model CC635, CC636 or CC637"
*Your camcorder
may look slightly different
from the one shown in this manual.
Caution:
Do not
use this adapter/
charger for any
purpose other than
charging the
FB 1260 or FB 120
AC Adapter/Charger
Part No. 221400
and DC Cable
Part No. 233087
Cassette Adapter
Part No. 232845
Rechargeable
6-Volt Battery
Part No. FBI260
battery pack or
supplying power to
the camcorder.
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
Remote Control
:: -"
Edit Cable
Model CC637 Only:
Part No. 233088
Clock and Remote Cells
3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells
- such as CR2025 - available
from most local drug stores
and camera shops. Use of
other cells present a risk of
[ire or explosion.
Cassette Adapter
Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
- OR -
Model CC635 or CC636
Part No. 221125
Model CC637
Part No. 221185
Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. Must bedisposedofproperly.
Never
handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cells used in these devices may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F (100*C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the celt, and never short circuit the +
and sides of the cell.
3
To AC 100240V, 50/60 Hz
Adapter/Charger
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack
\
DC Cable
2. Attach the adapter/charger.
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger
camcorder.
A. Connect
to the
one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
B. Connect
the other end of the DC
cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder
as shown above.
C. Plug the adapter/charger's
plug into
an operating outlet. The adapter/
charger's
POWER indicator will
light
3. Insert a tape.
• Slide EJECT.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove
any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette
wheel
facing
facing
out.
with the tape
up and the tape window
• Press on the area labeled
the cassette
PUSH
door locks into place.
until
EJECT Button
LENS
COVER
Control
PUSH
Here to
Close
Tape Window
Handstrap
Flap
POWER Switch and
Indicator
Handstrap Velcro Strip
(Under Flap)
4. Adjust the handstrap
your hand.
to fit
• Lift the flap on the handstrap
separate the velcro strip.
and
• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to
fit snugly, refasten the strap, and
close the flap.
The power indicator will light and
the camcorder
will enter record
pause. _PAUSE appears ill the
viewfinder
when the camcorder
record
is in
pause.
The position
of this switch
camcorder
whether
record (CAMERA),
tells the
you want to
turn the power
5. Slide LENS COVER control to
open lens cover.
off (OFF),
or play back tapes (VCR).
6. Place POWER (CAMERA/
OFF/VCR)
switch in
CAMERA.
for five minutes without performing
Zoom or other operations.
Place POWER
in OFF and then back
in CAMERA.
The camcorder
will automatically
turn off if it remains in record pause
(continued
on ncxl page)
SP*SLP Switch
7. Select a recording speed.
Repeatedly
press the SP.SLP switch
select a recording speed. The
indicator for the speed selected
appears
to
page 43.
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
• SP - Standard play provides the best
picture, but the shortest recording
time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
play provides
three
times the recording time as SP
(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slightly more picture noise
in normal
6
playback.
camcorder
to correctly
time remaining
in the viewfinder.
• SLP - Extended
Note: The length of the tape you are using
must be selected in the recording
menu for the
calculate
on the tape.
the recording
Details
are on
Electronic Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus Control ..
" Mode
Select
Dial
8. Set the mode select dial to
AUTO.
• This places the camcorder
A UTO mode.
• In the AUTO
exposure,
mode,
in the full
automatically
camcorder.
controlled
• Pull out and rotate
into a comfortable
position.
the focus,
and white balance
9. Adjust the viewfinder and
eyepiece focus control.
are
by the
the viewfinder
operating
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for
your vision.
• Many of the special effects do not
operate in the AUTO mode. Details
on page 36.
(continued
on next page)
7
_
PLA Y/PA USE
_
Button
IThumb Trigger
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA)
Switch
Power Indicator
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release
the thumb
trigger
to start recording.
REC ,,,
appears in the viewfinder,
and the
tally light will light when the
camcorder
is recording.
• Place the POWER
switch
• Press REW to rewind
in VCR.
the tape.
• Press PLA Y/PA USE to play back
the tape in the viewfinder.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
again to stop recording.
The
camcorder
is now in the recordpause mode ( ---=PAUSE-----appears
the viewfinder).
11. Play back what you have
recorded.
in
• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape.
• Details
on page
on vie_finder
playback
are
72.
12. Place the POWER switch in
OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power
indicator
will turn off.
13. Close the lens cover.
8
14. Review camcorder's
operating
controls.
Power Zoom Lever
"W" - Wide Angle
"T" - Telephoto
Viewfinder
Microphone
Built-in Color
Enhancement
Eyepiece Focus Control
Eyepiece
Lens
EJECT Button
LENS COVER
PUSH here to close.
LIGHT
OFFoAUTO*
ON Switch
Mode Select Dial
Remote
Control
Sensor
FADE/WIPE
Button
Tally Light
DISPLAY
Button
EIS Button
16X9/AE MODES Button
MENU Button
(continued
on next page)
9
14. Review camcorder's
operating
controls.
(continued)
Model CC636 and CC637 Only:
B (Bright) and C (Color) Controls
on Bottom of Viewfinder
See Trouble Checks for details.
\
QUICK REC Button
Shoulder Strap
Clock Cell
Attach Battery
DC In Jack (Attach
Cable Here)
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring -Handstrap
JLIP Jack
RATT. RELEASE
er
Button
A UDIO, RF DC OUT, and
VIDEO Jacks
10
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA)
and Indicator
Switch
14. Review camcorder's
operating
controls.
TRACKING
Buttons
SP*SLP Button
(Also COUNTER R/M Button)
COUNTER R/M
M.W.BAL (Manual
J
White Balance) Button
TRACKING
_O'_c_r_r-_+lr-_ r_
REW
FF
(CC637 Only)
Programmable
Synchro Edit
Buttons
PLAY/PAUSE
REW Button
(Also EDIT
11
Using the Adapter/Charger
to Power Your Camcorder
The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standard household
power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can he used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder
or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240V,
50/60 Hz
DC Cable
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack
Remove
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable
to the DC in jack on the camcorder
shown above.
Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove the DC cable from the
adapter/charger
as
3. Plug the adapter/charger's
plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
4. lfthe adapter/charger is properly
connected, its POWER indicator will
light.
Using
an Optional
Optional
AC
/_
AC 100-240V
Adapter--
Do not use this
adapter/charger
for any other purpose
other than charging the FB 1260 or
FB 120 battery pack or supplying
power to the camcorder.
12
Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter may be required
in some countries.
Plug
Caution:
and camcorder.
1. Plug the adapter/charger's
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter
AC outlet.
plug into
into the
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
The battery
first time.
must be charged as described
Initial
charging
on the nextpage
will take approximately
before
70 minutes.
it can be used the
When
fully charged,
the battery should supply about 55 minutes of operating time (depending
you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning
off during recording breaks.
on how nmch
the camcorder
Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help
you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.
Battery Safety
Precautions
Reference Marks
Do not short the battery's
terminals.
Do not attempt to
disassemble
or modify the
battery.
There are no userserviceable
parts inside.
Marker
Switch
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers
and camcorders.
BA TT. RELEASE
Attach
POWER Switch
and Indicator
Button
the Charged
to the
camcorder,
remove it before attaching the
battery. Also, install the lithium clock
cell before attaching
Details on page 51.
the battery
The power
Remove
ATTENTION:
The RBRC
Consumer
in a program
batteries
1-800-8-BATTERY
recycling
product
to collect
throughout
the United
for information
States.
or contact
RELEASE
while removing
on the
the battery.
used in your
indicates
and recycle
will light.
the Battery
camcorder
seal on the battery
Electronics
indicator
Press and hold BATT.
2. Hold the top of the battery flush against
the camcorder
and press the bottom of
Cadmium
be
the battery down until it locks into
place.
3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
pack.
1. Align the reference mark on the battery
with mark on back of camcorder.
participating
149°F (65°(2) could
hazardous.
Battery
If the DC cable is attached
Thomson
Throwing
the battery into
a fire or exposing it to
excessive
heat - over
that we are
Nickel
Please
your local
call
"JNi-Cd
center.
13
CHG
Indicator
Hold Battery
Flush and
Reference
Marks
Slide
POWER
Indicator
To AC Wall
Outlet
END
Volts,
Indicator
100-240
50/60
Hz.
_.
REFRESH
Button
Indicator
Adapter/Charger
Caution:
When a battery is attached to the
adapter/charger,
do not turn them upside down. The
battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.
Charge
Use the REFRESH
the Battery
If the DC cable is attached
to the DC
OUT jack on the adapter/charger,
remove
its plug.
I. Align reference
mark on battery
with
discharging
flush against
the
1. Attach
adapter/charger
and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Plug adapter/charger
into nearest
outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
4. If the battery
is properly
indicator
AC
the
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to light.
indicator
7. Attach the charged
camcorder.
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the END
will light.
6. Remove the charged battery
it off the adapter/charger.
battery
by sliding
to the
battery
to adapter/charger.
The REFRESH
will light and the battery
will
begin discharging.
connected,
is charged,
it.
2. Press REFRESH.
adapter/charger's
CHG (charge)
indicator will light.
5. After the battery
The battery will provide increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after
five chargings.
The refresh feature
"refreshes"
the battery by completely
mark on adapter/charger.
2. Hold the battery
Button
3. When discharging
is completed,
the
REFRESH
indicator will turn off, and
the CHG indicator will light.
battery will then charge.
The
4. After the battery is charged, the END
indicator will light. Remove the
battery
from the adapter/charger.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery
level indicator
appears
in the
viewfinder
and shows you the amount
power in the rechargeable
battery.
of
• As the power
is used
_
and
appear.
• Whenthe
battery power is almost gone,
flashes in the viewfinder.
The
camcorder
will turn off automatic_dly
after a few seconds.
Place the POWER
switch in OFF to turn off the
IiI
camcorder
The battery
before
replacing
level indicator
the battery.
will not be
recorded on the tape when it appears
the viewfinder.
in
Battery Level Indicator
in Viewfinder
Battery Care and Storage
• Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes depending on the battery's
condition.
• Refreshing
takes approximately
210
minutes depending
on the battery's
condition.
• After repeated
charging
and use,
operation
time will gradually decrease.
When operation
time becomes too short
to be useful,
battery.
it is time to replace
the
• If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.
• Let a hot battery
attaching
cool down before
The battery will also provide better
service if its power is completely
drained before storing it for long
periods of time (30 days or more).
The battery
should
be charged
temperature
range of 50-95°F
to prevent damage.
in the
(10-35°C)
Do not operate the battery at
temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or
above 104°F (40°C). The battery may
be damaged if operated at temperatures
above 122°F (50°C). Operation time
will decrease at extremely low
temperatures.
Store the battery
at normal
room
temperature.
it to the adapter/charger.
15
Optional
The optional
Car Cord Adapter
DCC08
car cord shown
on
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to be
used only with vehicles having negative
ground electrical systems.
page 84 allows you to power your
camcorder
from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts
12-volts
to a 6-volt
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter may damage the camcorder
and void your warranty.
output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.
Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Cigarette
Lighter Socket
....
POWER Indicator
Power
Connector
I
Optional
DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to
turn off the camcorder.
Power
indicator
on the camcorder
turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder,
remove it.
3. Hold the top of the power connector
flush against the camcorder and press
the bottom of the power connector
down until it locks into place.
4. Take the vehicle's
of the socket.
16
cigarette
lighter out
5. Insert the car cord's
cigarette
lighter
plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket. The POWER indicator on the
car cord adapter
will light.
6. Place the POWER
switch
to turn on the camcorder.
indicator
Caution:
on the camcorder
Make
in CAMERA
The power
lights.
sure the camcorder's
power is turned off before removing the
car cord's plug from the cigarette lighter
socket.
Model CC637 Only: Lithium Cell Installation
The remote's lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows:
Back of
Remote Control
Insert Pencil Here -.
Lithium (
Belt Clip
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace
only with 3-volt lithium cell - such as CR2025.
Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or
explosion.
Must be disposed of properly.
Never handle puncturedor
leaking cell. May
cause bums or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children.
Can cause
death or injury if swallowed.
If Swallowed,
consult a physician immediately
for emergency
treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode
resulting in a fLre or chemical burn if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble,
heat above 212 F
(100*C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and
never short circuit the + and - sides of the cell.
1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or
paper clip in the small hole, and slide
it in the direction of the arrow while
removing
2. Insert
the holder.
the lithium
cell into the holder
with its positive (+) terminal facing up.
3. Slide the cell in the holder back into
the remote
until it clicks
into place.
Notes:
Never
anything
heavy on top of
Replace
respond
the cell when the camcorder
to the remote.
Remove
the cell from the remote
be used for a month or more.
prevent
leakage
fails to
if it will not
This will
possible damage from cell leakage.
If
occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the
compartment
Remote Sensor
place
the remote or lay it upside-down.
This may
accidentally
depress the buttons for a long
time and discharge
the lithium cell.
and replace
the cell.
......... ........
The remote operates the camcorder
by infrared light, so it is protected from electrical
and sound interference.
However, the remote must be aimed directly at the
camcorder's
remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions
between them.
Remote
q
Notes:
The camcorder
the remote if its sensor
sunlight
or strong
may not respond to
is exposed to direct
artificial
light.
You can program
the remote
to also operate
a
compatible
VCR while copying or editing
tapes. Details are on pages 78-79.
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A brief description of Model CC637 remote button's functions is given here. Many of
the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder.
®
I
TIME LAPSE
(Interval)
•
SELF/INT.
TIME Button
When the POWER switch is in
START
/STOP
0
CAMERA, press to activate the
self-timer or select an amount
of interval time for interval
recording.
@
® REW
(Rewind)
Camcorder's
CAMERA:
Button
POWER switch in
• When the camcorder
(_
START/STOP
Button
When the POWER switch
record pause, press and hold
REW to visually search the
tape in reverse. Release REW
to return to record pause.
is in
CAMERA,
press START/STOP
to
start and stop recording.
Note: If the camcorder is left in record
pause for more than five minutes,
power will turn off.
VISS Button
When
the POWER
switch
is in
CAMERA,
press VISS to insert an
index mark. See page 33.
MBR
SET
Button
This button is used to program
remote to control a compatible
VCR.
Seepages
TIME
LAPSE
(Animation)/REC
the
78-79.
Button
When the POWER switch is in
CAMERA, press to set amount of
recording time for interval and
animation recording.
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Camcorder's
VCR:
POWER switch in
• When the camcorder
is
stopped, press REW to rewind
the tape.
• When a tape is playing, press
and release REW to visually
search the tape in reverse.
Press PLAY to return to
normal playback. For brief
searching, press and hold
REW for at least two seconds
to visually search in reverse.
Release REW to return to
normal playback.
ANIM.
TIME
is in
Q
F FWD
(Fast
Camcorder's
CAMERA:
Forward)
POWER
Button
switch
in
• With camcorder in record pause,
press and hold F FWD to visually
search forward on the tape.
Release F FWD to return to record
pause.
Camcorder's
VCR:
(T and W) Buttons
Camcorder's POWER switch in
CA MERA:
• Press T to move the lens in the
telephoto (close-up) direction.
• Press W to move the lens in the
wide-angle
direction.
VCR Button
POWER switch in
• When the camcorder is stopped,
press F FWD to fast forward the
tape.
• When a tape is playing, press and
release F FWD to visually search
forward on the tape. Press PLAY
to return to normal playback. For
brief searching, press and hold
F FWD for at least two seconds to
visually search forward. Release
F FWD to return to normal
playback.
PLAY Button
Press PLAY when the Camcorder's
_
I(I_ZOOM
This button is used to control a
compatible VCR. Seepages
78-79.
A. (Audio) DUB Button
Used for dubbing audio. See
pages 66-67.
INSERT
Button
Used for dubbing video. See
pages 68-69.
STOP Button
When the camcorder's
POWER
switch is in VCR, press STOP to
stop playback, rewind, or fastforward operation.
® RANDOM
ASSEMBLY
POWER switch is in VCR to begin
playback.
Buttons
(IN/OUT,
REC/PA
USE,
PA USE Button
These
During playback, press PAUSE to
produce a stop-action picture. Press
PLAY or PA USE to return to normal
editing with a compatible
See pages 78-81.
buttons
EDIT
CANCEL,
and ON/OFF)
are used during
VCR.
playback.
Caution: Pause is designed for
momentary interruptions and
should not be used for an extended
period of time. If the camcorder
remains in pause for more than five
minutes, it will automatically enter
the stop mode and then turn off.
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Model
CC635
or CC636:
A brief description
of the remote
button's
functions
is
given here. Many of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding
controls on the camcorder.
The battery must be installed as shown on page 22.
Q-
--@
--@
--@
-@
--@
--@
SELF
PLAY
TIME
LAPSE
ANIM.
REW
FF
INSERT
A.DUB
-Q
(_ZOOM
(T and
Camcorder's
CAMERA:
• Press Tto
W) Buttons
POWER
switch
(_REW
in
move the lens in the
telephoto
(close-up) direction.
• Press W to move the lens in the
wide-angle
_PLA
direction.
POWER
when the camcorder's
switch
Camcorder's
CA MERA:
• When
is in VCR to begin
playback.
POWER
the camcorder
switch
in
is in record
pause, press and hold REW to
visually search the tape in reverse.
Release REW to return to record-
Camcorder's
Button
When
the camcorder's
POWER
switch is in VCR, press STOP to stop
playback,
rewind, or fast-forward
POWER switch in VCR:
When the camcorder
press REW to rewind
Press STOP
STOP
operation
Button
pause.
g Button
Press PLAY
(Rewind)
is stopped,
the tape.
to stop rewinding
When a tape is playing,
release REW to visually
tape in reverse.
return to normal
brief searching,
REW for at least
tape.
press and
search the
Press PLAYto
playback.
For
press and hold
two seconds to
visually search in reverse.
Release
REW to return to normal playback.
2O
INSERT
Button
FF (Fast
Used for dubbing
pages 68-69.
START/STOP
When
video.
Camcorder's
See
switch
in
• With camcorder in record pause,
press and hold FF to visually
search forward on the tape.
Release FF to return to. record
Button
switch
is in
press START/STOP
to
start and stop recording.
Note: If the camcorder is left in record
Q
POWER
Button
CAMERA:
the POWER
CAMERA,
Forward)
pause.
pause for more than five minutes, power
will turn off.
Camcorder's
VCR:
TIME LAPSE SELF/INT.
(Interval) TIME Button
• When the camcorder is stopped,
press FF to fast forward the tape.
Press STOP to stop forwarding the
tape.
When the POWER switch is in
CAMERA, press to activate the selftimer or select an amount of interval
• When a tape is playing, press and
release FF to visually search
forward on the tape. Press PLAY
to return to normal playback. For
brief searching, press and hold FF
for at least two seconds to visually
search forward. Release FF to
time for interval recording.
TIME LAPSE ANIM.
(Animation)/REC
TIME Button
When the POWER switch is in
CAMERA, press to set amount of
recording time for interval and
animation recording.
PAUSE Button
During playback, press PAUSE to
produce a stop-action picture. Press
PLAYor PAUSE to return to normal
POWER switch in
return to normal playback.
(_A.
(Audio) DUB Button
Used for dubbing audio. See
pages 66-67.
playback.
Caution:
Pause is designed for
momentary interruptions and
should not be used for an extended
period of time. If the camcorder
remains in pause for more than five
minutes, it wilt automatically enter
the stop mode and then turn off.
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Model CC635 or CC636:
The remote's
Install Lithium
lithium cell is packed separately.
Cell
Install it as follows:
Holder
Back of
Remote Control
1@_ ,
Insert Pencil Here
Lithium Cell
Cautions:
Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell - such as CR2025. Use of other
cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or
leaking ceil. May cause bums or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Ca_ cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a
physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode _sulting in a fire or chemical bum if mistreated. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212*F (100 C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and - sides of the cell.
Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of
the remote control or lay it upside-down.
1. Turn remote over, insert a. pencil or
paper clip in small hole and remove
battery holder.
Replace
battery
respond
to remote.
when camcorder
fails to
2. Insert battery in battery holder so
positive (+) terminal faces up.
Remove battery from remote if it will not be
used for a month or more. This will prevent
3. Replace battery holder in remote until
it clicks into place.
possible damage from battery leakage.
If leakage occurs, wipe up liquid inside
compartment
and replace
Remote Sensor
................
...........
..........
The remote operates the camcorder
and sound interference.
However,
by infrared light, so it is protected
the remote must be aimed directly
camcorder's
cannot
remote
sensor.
There
be any obstructions
battery.
......... ............................
....
between
from electrical
at the
them.
Remote Control Sensor
•
Note:
sunlight
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The camcorder
or strong
may not respond
artificial
light.
_._,t
"_
,
to the remote
if its sensor
is exposed
to direct
Recording
Tips
• In case of fire or theft, make
recording
a video
of your home and contents
to
store in a safe place.
• Fading or wiping in and out of scenes
will make your videos appear more
professional.
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are
well-lit. Use the built-in light. This
improves picture quality and color
reproduction.
Learn to use the special production
effects available with your camcorder
to add variety to your recordings.
• Do not move the camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording.
A steady, gradual "pan" avoids
blurring and "jitter".
backgrounds.
Background details
barely noticed while you are taping
may show up as visual "clutter" on
your recording. Background noises
(especially TV sets, radios, household
appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) can
detract from the sound you want to
record.
• Use the viewfinder
to make sure the
camcorder is level while recording or
your scenes will appear "tilted".
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone while recording because
this sound will be recorded.
• Include close-ups of individuals
taping family outings or group
functions.
when
Be aware of video and audio
Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions. Recordings are
more interesting if they include people
and details. "Local color" will give
travel videos lasting appeal. Consider
recording a familiar or landmark scene
from an unfamiliar vantage point.
Traveling Tips
• Write
number
down your camcorder's
and keep it separate
camcorder
when traveling.
camcorder
is lost or stolen,
able to identify it.
serial
from the
If your
you will be
• Use extra care to avoid damage to your
camcorder and accessories when
operating them at a beach or pool.
Spray, sand, and dust should be
avoided. If your lens has been exposed
to the elements, clean it only with
proper lens cleaning supplies.
Make sure you have any plug adapters
that you may need before taking your
camcorder to other countries. Consult
your dealer for advice.
Carry your camcorder in a carrying
case when traveling. See page 84 for a
case designed especially for this
camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or
carry bag does not offer the protection
your camcorder needs. Treat your
camcorder as carry-on luggage to
protect it from rough handling.
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We recommend that our cassettesbe usedwith your camcorder. Use of poor quality
tapesor tapesthat have been damagedor mishandled can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Becausethere is no
control over the type of tape purchasedor rented by consumers,head cleaning is not
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.
The automatic head-cleaningsystemmimmlzes the need for accessorycleanersor
cleaning by a Servicenter. Th_ssystem is activated wheneveryou insert or remove a
cassette.
Erase Protection
- Safety Tab
You can use your video cassettes over and over again.
just record over it.
To erase a prewous
recording,
Safety
Tab
A. Remove safety tab
or slide tab to
REC OFF.
B. Cover hole
with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to
record overtape.
Recording
and Playback
Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP).
Select the recording speed using the SpoSLP switch. The selected speed will be
displayed in the vmwfinder and display panel. Listed below are the max,mum SP and
SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes
• SP - Standard play provides the
best ptcture (less picture norse),
but the shortest recording time
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
• SLP - Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20
tape). SLP has shghtly more
picture noise than SP in normal
playback. This may not be
notmeable
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Cassette
Recording
SP
Time
SLP
TC-20
20 Min.
60 Min.
TC-30
30 Min
90 MIn.
TC-40
40 Min.
120 Min
Inserting
and Removing
Cassettes
Caution:
Insert the
EJECT Button
Wheel
cassette only
one way with
the tape wheel
facing up and
the tape window facing
out. The
cassette should
slide easily
into the com-
PUSH
Here to
Close
Cassette
Compartment
Tab
tpe Window
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the
direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.
partment. Do
not force the
cassette.
Attach a power supply. Then slide and
release EJECT to open the cassette
compartment.
.
Insert or remove the cassette.
,
3. Close the cassette compartment
[_
_--Tape
door
by pressing on the area labeled PUSH
until it locks into place.
Wheel
Cassette Care and Storage
..................
• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the
camcorder,
and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically
in their
protective
cases at normal room
temperatures.
Do not leave your
camcorder
or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive
heat or cold may damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
.................
:
....
• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment.
All dust is abrasive and
will cause excessive wear on the tape
and the camcorder's
recording or
playback heads.
• Do not use cassettes
spliced tape.
• Do not use a cassette
damaged or exposed
tape may jam and/or
camcorder.
with damaged
or
if it has been
to moisture.
The
damage your
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Making a Recording
The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the
recording features.
Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.
Button
Eyepiece
Focus
_EARCH-
Button
Control
Zoom
Tally Light
iwitch
and Indicator
Button
oAUTO*ON
Switch
MENU
Button
16X9/AE
Button
Mode
Dial
MODES
FADE/WIPE
Button
EIS Button
1. Attach
a power
4. Place
supply.
2. Insert
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette
open
6. Select
with the tape
up and the tape window
COVER
the lens cover.
control
5. Adjust the viewfinder
and eyepiece
focus control for your vision.
to
a recording
length.
A. Place the SP.SLP
speed
and tape
switch
SLP to select a recording
B. Make
sure the mode
MANUAL.
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in CAMERA.
PAUSE-----appears in the viewfinder.
• Slide EJECT.
3. Slide the LENS
switch
(CAMERA/
The power indicator will light and the
camcorder will enter record pause.
a tape.
wheel facing
facing out.
the POWER
OFF/VCR)
Attach the adapter/charger,
charged
battery, or optional DC car cable.
Select
in SP or
speed.
select dial is in
C. Press the MENU button and use the
• in the center of the mode select
dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH.
Use a and • to select the length of
the tape you are using (T20, T30, or
T40) so the camcorder can
correctly calculate the time
remaining. Press the MENU button
again to remove the menu.
7. Place the LIGHT OFFoA UTO_ON
switch in A UTO.
The light will turn on automatically
when you need more light.
8. Select a production special effect to
add variety to your recordings.
A. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
B. Press the 16X9/AE MODES button
to display the production effects
menu in the viewfinder.
C. Repeatedly press the 16X9/AE
MODES button to select one of the
production
effects.
• Select Cinema (16X9 effect),
Sepia (brown-tone effect), Sports
(fast moving action), Back Lit
(subject in strong back light), or
Front Lit (subject in spotlight).
• The effect is automatically
activated, and its indicator
appears in the viewfinder.
• Details are on pages 64-65.
9. Add fades and wipes.
A. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
B. Press the FADE/WIPE
C. Repeatedly press the FADE/WIPE
button to select a fade or wipe.
• Select Black Fader, Blue Fader,
Mosaic Fader, Door Wipe, or
Scroll Wipe.
• The effect is automatically
activated, and its indicator
appears in the viewfinder.
• Details are on pages 62-63.
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC •••
appears in the viewfinder and the
tally light will light when the
camcorder is recording.
• Press and release the the thumb
trigger again to stop recording. The
camcorder is now in record pause.
_--PAUSE
_----appears in the viewfinder.
• The camcorder will automatically
turn off if it remains in record pause
for five minutes. Place the POWER
switch in OFF and then back in
CAMERA.
1t. Use the zoom
feature.
• Zoom in and out using the zoom
T and W lever.
12. Review
what you have recorded.
• Press and release
to review
EDIT SEARCH-
the last few seconds
of the
recording.
13. When you are finished,
POWER
switch in OFF
the lens cover.
place
and close
button to
display the fade menu in the
viewfinder.
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Viewfinder
Displays
T
Happy
_)
Tape Speed Indicators
(SP or SLP)
The tape speed
selected
with the
SP. SLP button
appears
here.
• Details
Status
on page 24,
Displays
• The REC
when
I_,1_
indicator
the camcorder
is recording.
• The _ PAUSE indicator
during record pause.
Production
Effects
appears
appears
Indicators
Cinema is automatically
selected.
Place the mode select dial in
MANUAl,
to select the other effl'cts.
black
with
bar:, so you can play back
your recordings
you select
Sepia
to give your recordings
a browntone like old photographs.
• .,,*, appears when you select Sports
to record fast moving action, such
as sporting events.
• [] appears
Lit to make
brighter
because
when you select
a subject appear
Back-
that appears too dark
of baeklighting.
appears
on a 16X9 TV.
• See pages
q) Fade,
when
64-65for
and Wipe
you select
Front-
details.
Indicators
The indicator
for the fade or wipe
scene transition
selected with the
I.ADE/WIPE
button appears here.
When the mode select dial is in
,.\ UTO, Black Fader is automatically
selected.
Place the mode select dial
in MANUAL
to select the other fades
_t wipes.
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when
Lit to darken a subject that appears
too bright because of front lighting.
appears here. When
dial is in AUTO,
• O appears when you select
Cinema to "'letterbox"
record
• ca appears
• []
The indicator for the production
effect selected with the 16Xg/AE
MODES button
the mode select
Birthday
• [] appears when you select Black
Fade and fade in and out from a
black screen.
• [] appears when you select Blue
Fade and fade in and out from a
blue screen.
• [] appears when you select
Mosaic Fade and fade in and out
with a mosaic effect.
• 17;1 appears
when you select Door
Wipe and wipe in from a black
screen opening to the sides. Wipes
out from the center towards the
sides leaving
• "_ appears
a black
screen.
when you select Scroll
Wipe and wipe in from a black
screen from the bottom to the top.
Wipes out from the top to the
bottom
leaving
• Details
Change
a black
are on pages
Indicator
This indicator
screen.
62-63.
@ Date or Date
and Time
The date, time, or date and time
appears in this area of the
viewfinder when you press the
DISPLAY button.
• These displays will be recorded on
your tape when they appear.
• Details are on pages 52-53.
Battery
Level Indicator
• This indicator shows how much
power is left in the rechargeable
battery.
• This indicator flashes when the
battery is almost empty.
• Details are on page 15.
Zoom Indicator
The zoom indicator appears here
when you use the zoom lever.
• Details on page 44.
(4.)
will appear to let you
know that an item in the recording
menu has been changed from the
original
factory
setting.
Title
The preset
you create
title you select or the title
will appear in this area.
• The title will be recorded
on your
tape when it appears.
• Details
are on pages
48-49.
(continued
on next page)
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Viewfinder
Displays
(continued)
@
@0
@
0min i!i_iiil Siili
r_3M T30
0:00:00_
LENS COVER
Mws\
(_
Time
Remaining
Warnings
Display
• LENS COVER: When you turn on
the camcorder, this indicator briefly
flashes to remind you to open the
lens cover.
The approximate time remaining on
the tape is automatically
displayed
here. The correct Tape Length must
be set in the recording menu.
Details are on page 43.
• LENS COVER: This indicator may
flash when the camcorder
is used in
dark areas - even if the lens cover
Edit Insert
• O appears during edit insert.
Details are on pages 68-69.
•
Self-Timer,
is open.
• INDEX appears when an index
mark is being made on the tape.
.t
Animation,
and Time-
Lapse Indicators
• The interval time selected
timer or time-lapse
Details
for self-
recording
• TAPE
(
or time-lapse
recording
for animation
( 4_
are on page 33.
END appears when the end
of the tape is reached during
recording
or a cassette is inserted
with its tape already at the end.
15S, 30S, lmin, 5rain) appears here.
Details are on pages 56-57 and
60-61.
• The rec time selected
and Information
(_)
Dew Warning
The dew indicator appears when
excessive
moisture (condensation)
has entered the camcorder.
The
1/4S,
1/2S, IS, or 5S) appears here.
Details are on pages 58-61.
camcorder
(_)
Electronic
Image
This indicator
Stabilizer
(
)
appears when the
electronic
image stabilizer is turned
on with the EIS button. See page 33
for details.
30
(1-[])
will not operate when
this indicator appears. Place the
camcorder in a warm, dry area until
this indicator
disappears.
• Low-contrast
indicators
( _ A )
flash when the auto-focus
system
Tape Length
The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)
selected with the Tape Length
feature on the recording menu
appears here. Details are on
page 43.
Cassette
cannot
• Details
®
Warning
• The r_ indicator appears when a
cassette is in the camcorder.
• The t'_ indicator flashes when the
POWER dial is set to CAMERA and
there is no cassette in the
camcorder.
@ Audio Dub
• ." appears during audio dubbing.
Details are on pages 66-6Z
Time-Counter
• Details are on page 74.
( ;',_
This indicator appears when you are
adjusting brightness
manually using
the FRONTL1GHT
or BACKLIGHT
button. The mode select dial must
be in MANUAL.
page
Details
are on
37.
@ White
BaLance Indicators
If you adjust white balance
manually, the indicator (MWB, "€:- ,
-:_., or _ ), for the mode
you select appears here. The mode
select dial must be in MANUAL.
seconds when you first turn on the
camcorder and the time and date
have not been set.
• An "M" appears in front of the time
counter when memory-stop is on.
Manual Focus Indicators
Indicator
Cell ( e_ )
• This indicator flashes for a few
• The time counter appears during
playback. It is not recorded.
@
Exposure
38-39.
@ Lithium
paused during dubbing.
Elapsed
are on pages
Details are on pages 40-41.
• The pause indicator ( II ) appears
with ," when the camcorder is
@
focus properly.
• This indicator
also appears
when
the clock cell is missing or it needs
to be replaced.
Details are on page 51.
)
These indicators appear when focus
is adjusted manually using the
FOCUS "qor • button. The mode
select dial must be in MANUAL.
• Manual
appear
toward
focus lock indicators
(,•)
when focus is moving
near or far.
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Viewfinder
The camcorder's
viewfinder
is a miniature
seen by the camcorder
when recording.
Adjust
Viewfinder
for Convenient
monitor
that displays
the picture
Viewing
For convenient viewing, you can slide the viewfinder
and rotate it up and down.
out from the camcorder
Control
Cautions
Do not force the
viewfinder to rotate
completely around_
This will damage the
viewfinder and/or the
camcorder.
When carrying the
cameorder with the
shoulder strap, put the
viewfinder down and
in. This helps prevent
possible damage to
the viewfinder from
bumping against your
body as you move.
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
..........................
:
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your
personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder
without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
lbcusing on one of the viewfinder's
on-
Look through
screen
The eyepiece focus control does not affect
the focus of the picture actually recorded
displays.
the eyepiece
the viewfinder
focus control
by the camcorder.
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and adjust
for your vision.
Electronic
Image Stabilizer
(EIS)
The electronic image stabilizer helps compensate for unstable images caused by camera
shake that can be created by recording out of a moving vehicle or while walking.
Mode Select Dial
EIS Indicator
Viewfinder
in
EIS Button
To Turn On EIS
Notes: EIS does not operate when slow
shutter is activated. The I_ flashes letting
you know EIS is not functioning.
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
2. Press the EIS button.
The EIS
Turn off EIS when using a tripod.
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
To Turn
Stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
Off EIS
Press the EIS button. The EIS indicator
disappears
from the viewfinder.
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• Low contrast subjects or backgrounds
dark or dim subjects.
or
• Subject with excessive backlighting.
• Scenes with movements in various
directions.
Electronic Indexing
An index mark is automatically
recorded at the beginning
of a recording
after a
cassette is inserted.
When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a
compatible
indexing feature
can be located automatically.
Record
an Index
Mark
called "VHS Index
See VCR owner's
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Remote
during
the invisible
marks
Only
•
Press VISS on the remote
•
Press VISS during record pause to make an
index mark on the tape when you start
recording.
INDEX flashes in the viewfinder
index mark is recorded.
Search System",
manual.
recording.
vlss-Button
Q
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when an
Note: No other function can be performed during
index recording.
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CC637's
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EDIT SEARCH - and + Buttons
QUICK REC Button
Tally Light
POWER Switch in
CAMERA
Flying Erase Head
A separate
Tally Light
erase head is mounted
the spinning headwheel
"flying").
This allows
edits without
on
The tally light lights when the camcorder
(hence the term
you to make clean
the "glitches"
or "rainbow
noise" that may occur at the beginning
the end of recordings.
or
cleaning
Whenever
inserted or removed,
activated.
system
need for accessory
by a Servicenter.
cleaners
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head-
a cassette
this system
The head-cleaning
using the recording
for details.
The microphone
has an automatic
system.
The tally light can be turned
menu.
on or off
See page 55
Microphone
Auto Head Cleaner
The camcorder
is recording.
is
is
minimizes
or cleaning
the
picks up the sound
during a recording.
It is more sensitive
sounds coming from the direction the
lens is pointed.
to
STARTISTOP
Button
START/STOP
Button
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Quick Review Feature
Camera Edit Feature
Press and quickly release EDIT
SEARCH - on the camcorder (REW on
remote) when the camcorder is in record
pause to review the last few seconds of a
recording. The POWER switch must be
in CAMERA.
The camera
The camcorder will play back the last
few seconds of the recording, return the
tape to its previous position, and return to
record pause.
Quick Record Feature
Records a scene for five seconds,
allowing for quick scene transitions.
• Press and release QUICK REC while
the camcorder is in record pause to
record for five seconds. After five
seconds, the camcorder will return to
record pause.
edit feature
allows
you to
position the tape when the camcorder
is
in record pause. Place POWER switch in
CAMERA.
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH - (REW
on remote) to visually search the
recorded tape in reverse.
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH +
(F FWD or FF on remote) to visually
search forward on the recorded tape.
Release the button to return the
camcorder to record pause at that point
on the tape. Press the thumb trigger
(START/STOP on remote) to start
recording at this point.
• Press and hold QUICKREC to record
for more than five seconds. The
camcorder will continue to record as
long as QUICK REC is pressed.
Release the button to return to record
pause.
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Mode Select Dial
The mode
select dial lets you select
automatic
or manual
The center of the dial lets you focus
are also used with the menus.
manually
and control
Mode
Full AUTO
dial in CAMERA.
• The power indicator will light and
the camcorder will enter record
pause. -=OAUSE
--=appears in the
viewfinder.
2. Place the mode select
3. Press the thumb trigger
dial in AUTO.
to start
recording.
• The camcorder
exposure,
for you.
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the iris.
of several
features.
The arrow buttons
Dial
Mode
1. Place the POWER
focus,
Select
control
will control
the
and white balance
• The only scene transitions that you
can use is the black fader.
• The only production special effects
you can use is cinema.
• Menu changes cannot be made.
Exposure
Control
When the mode select dial is in AUTO, the camcorder controls the iris for you. Under
normal conditions,
the camcorder will adjust brightness automatically.
You may need
to adjust brightness
manually
comparison
with the subject.
when the background
is too bright
Mode
Manual
Exposure
1. Place the POWER dial in CAMERA.
• The power indicator will light and
the camcorder will enter record
pause. -: PAUSE
_ appears in the
viewfinder.
2. Place the mode select dial in
MANUAL.
• Press BACKLIGHT
image.
• Press FRONTLIGHT
image.
to brighten the
to darken the
• The exposure level indicator
(+0 to 6) appears in the viewfinder.
or too dark in
Select
Dial
To TUrn Off Manual
Exposure
Press both BACKL1GHT
and
FRONTL1GHT at the same time or place
the mode select dial in AUTO.
Conditions Requiring
Exposure
Manual
• When recording with a bright
background or reverse lighting.
• When recording with a very dark
background
or very bright subject.
• When recording a reflective natural
background -- such as a beach or when
skiing.
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Focusing
Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically.
certain conditions, you may need to focus manually.
Under
(•)
(•)
Dial
Auto Focus
Focus Lock Feature
During auto focus the camcorder will
focus automatically on the object located
in the center area of the viewfinder.
The focus lock feature is useful when
• Place the mode select dial in AUTO to
turn on the auto focus feature.
Note: The low-contrast
indicator
in the viewfinder
indicates the
( a
± )
auto-focus
system may not operate correctly
due to low illumination,
low or no contrast,
repeated
different
patterns,
distances
or two subjects
overlapping.
at
objects pass between your subject and the
camcorder or your main subject is not
located in the center of the viewfinder.
1. Place the mode select dial in
MANUAL.
2. Center the main object
viewfinder.
3. Press FOCUS
• or FOCUS
on the main subject
the viewfinder.
4. Press FOCUS
in the
a
• to focus
A appears
• and FOCUS
in
•
together (or place mode select dial in
AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.
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Manual Focus
Under certain conditions,
1. Set the mode
such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.
select dial to MANUAL
adjusted any farther, the a indicator
will flash. When the focus cannot be
2. Slide the power zoom lever toward T
to zoom in on your subject. To
maintain proper focus throughout the
zoom range, you must zoom in on the
subject before adjusting the focus.
4. Release the FOCUS • or FOCUS • to
lock in the manual focus.
3. Press FOCUS • or FOCUS • to
5. Press FOCUS • and FOCUS •
display a clear picture in the center of
the viewfinder.
adjusted any closer, the at indicator
will flash.
together (or place mode select dial in
AUTO) to turn auto focus back on.
The a A indicators appear in the
viewfinder. The • or • indicator will
flash. When the focus cannot be
Conditions
Requiring
Manual Focus
• When recording a subject through a
window.
• When the subject
the viewfinder.
• When recording a subject having a close
foreground and a background that is far
• When recording in low-light situations.
away.
is not in the center
of
• When recording a scene with fast
motions, like a tennis swing.
• When recording two subjects at different
distances that overlap in the same scene.
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White
Balance
Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by
adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" and records the light source in the scene you
wish to record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. However,
under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same
color or when recording a predominant red or brown object outdoors, you may want to
adjust white balance manually.
BAL
Button
Auto
White
Balance
3. Press the MAN.W.BAL
During auto white balance,
camcorder will automatically
white balance.
1. Place the POWER
2.
switch
the
adjust the
in CAMERA.
Place the mode select dial in AUTO
(manual
white balance) button until one of
the manual white balance indicators
appears
in the viewfinder.
• Select
MWB when
subjects
shooting
with different
temperatures
and adjust
balance as follows:
Manual
White
Balance
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
2. Place the mode select dial in
MANUAL.
color
the white
Note: Connecting your camcorder to
a color TV monitor may be helpful
when making white balance
adjustments.
A. Point camcorder
at a white,
fiat object such as a piece of
white paper.
B. Press and hold MAN.W.BAL
for at least three seconds.
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on next page)
The MWB
indicator
will flash
while the camcorder is adjusting
white balance and stop flashing
• Select :e_ when recording
outdoors on a sunny day.
when
it is ready to record.
• Select :y_ when recording
outdoors on a cloudy day.
Note:
To change
• Select
recording,
for white.
adjusted
the tint for special
substitute colored paper
The white balance is
based on the color.
Red paper - deeper green
Blue paper - orange
Yellow
paper
- deeper
purple
:_ when recording using
halogen or tungsten lighting.
4. To have camcorder automatically
control white balance, repeatedly
press MAN.W.BAL until no white
balance indicator appears in
viewfinder (or place mode select dial
in AUTO).
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Recording
Menu
The main recording menu lets you select and set several recording features:
Tele
Macro (close-up), Gain Up (light adjustment), Color Filter, Tape Length, Title, and
Date/Time.
The Sub Menu lets you turn the tally light on or off, set interval and
recording times for self-timer, animation, and time lapse recording, and set an ID
number.
A, •, •,and
•
Buttons (On
Mode Select Dial)
- Mode
Select
Dial In
MANUAL
To Display
1. Make
the Recording
Menu
sure the mode select
dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
T_ Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
Recording
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Menu
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
in Viewfinder
3. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight the feature you want to
adjust.
4. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to select the option you want for that
feature.
5. Press MENU
to exit the menu.
Note:
If you want to change
repeat
steps 3 and 4.
another
feature,
Recording
Menu m Tape Time-Remaining
Display
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically
displayed in the viewfinder. The Tape Length feature in the recording menu must be
set correctly for the length tape you are using before the camcorder can correctly
calculate time remaining.
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Switch
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2min
(Flashing)
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(Flashing)
Set the Tape Length
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
OFF
AGC
NOR,
TIt|e
Date/Time
Sub Menu
3. Press
•
Tape
the length
• Select T40 if you are using a tape
with 40 minutes recording time in
SP speed.
Notes:
The time-remaining
indicator will
start flashing when the remaining
tape time
reaches two minutes.
Length.
4. Press • or I_ on the mode select dial
to select
using:
• Select T30 if you are using a tape
with 30 minutes recording time in
SP speed.
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
• Select T20 if you are using a tape
with 20 minutes recording time in
SP speed.
of tape you are
TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its
end during recording
or a cassette is loaded
with its tape already
at the end.
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Zooming
You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the zoom
lever on the camcorder or pressing the button on the remote.
The camcorder can
automatically focus when you zoom at most distances.
If you want to record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet, you can turn
on the Tele Macro feature in the recording menu. This feature allows you to record a
small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches.
Zoom Lever
MENU
Zoom Indicator
in Viewfinder
In MANUAL
A, V, ,,
and • Buttons
(On Mode Select Dial)
Using the Zoom Lever
1. To zoom in or our, slide the zoom
lever on the camcorder
button on the remote.
•
To move the lens in the telephoto
(close-up) direction,
lever toward T.
•
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or press the
slide the zoom
To move the lens in the wide angle
direction, slide the lever toward W.
Zoom speed varies on the camcorder
according to how far you zoom in or out.
The zoom level indicator appears in the
viewfinder.
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START
Zoom Buttons
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Recording
Menu -- Tele Macro Zooming Feature
To Turn on Tele Macro
1. Make
sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU
to highlight Tele Macro.
button.
The
recording menu will appear
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
3. Press • or • on the mode select dial
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
in the
4. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to select OFF or OON.
• Select ,ON if you want to record a
small subject within approximately
23 inches..
• Select OFF for normal zooming.
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Note:
Depending
on the position
of the
zoom, the lens may go out of focus.
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Recording
Menu-
Gain Up (Slow Shutter)
The gain up feature allows
with low or poor lighting.
you to take bright
and natural recordings
even in areas
T, <, and •
Buttons (On
\
Mode Select Dial)
Select
Dial In
MANUAL
To Set Gain
Up
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
•
Select ,OFF
problem.
2. Press the MENU button.
•
Select AGC to have recording
appear brighter and movements
more natural and smooth.
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
OFF
Color Filter
Tape Length
T_e
Date/Time
Sub Menu
NOR.
T40
3. Press
•
4. Press
Gain
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Up.
• or • on the mode select
to select ,OFF,
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However, the overall appearance
may be "jagged".
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
or AGC.
when lighting is not a
dial
Recording
Menu -- Color Filter
This feature allows
you to record adding a red or blue tint to the recording.
Button
A, V, <,and
Buttons (On
•
Mode Select Dial)
Dial In
MANUAL
To Set Color
Filter
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
4. Press < or • on the mode select dial
to select NOR.. ,RED,
• Select NOR. for normal recording
• Select ,RED
OFF
AGC
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
T40
to add a reddish tint to
your recording.
• Select ,BLUE
Tele Macro
Ga n UP
or "BLUE.
to add a bluish tint to
your recording.
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.
3. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
Color Filter.
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Recording
Menu B
Title
The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles or create your own title -up to 18 characters. The clock cell battery must be installed as shown on page 53
before you can create or store your own title.
] Button
A,
V, ,,and
Buttons
Mode
•
(On
Select
Dial)
Dial In
MANUAL
To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
•
the title menu.
OFF
AGC
NOR.
5. Press • or • on the mode select
dial to highlight the preset title you
wish to use.
or •
to highlight
on the mode select
Title.
dial
6. Press MENU to display the title in
the viewfinder. It will be
superimposed
recording.
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dial to
OFF
Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Congratulations
Our Family
SomeoneSpecial
Vacation
Super Star
First
(Set Character)
Date/Time
Sub Menu
3. Press
display
• on the mode select
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
4. Press
on your tape during
To Create Your Own Title
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
The
8.Press MENU to enter the character in
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
7.Press <, •, •, or • on the mode
select dial to highlight the character
you wish to use.
your title.
9.Repeatsteps7_d8untilyouhave
completedyourtitle(uptol8
characters).
OFF
AGC
NOR.
_B\
Date/Time
Sub Menu
C D E
LMNOPQRS
TUy
A
E
Z
F
G H
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W
X Y Z _
U G
0
U
A
Q
E
€
&
-/!?&_
:..
0123456789
TAYLOR
3. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
IS
End
ONE!
Clear
Title.
Note: To correct a character, highlight
the character you want to correct,
highlight the character you want to
replace it with, and press MENU.
4. Press • on the mode select dial to
display the title menu.
OFF
Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Congratulations
Our Family
SomeoneSpecial
Vacation
Super Star
First
10.When you are finished, press <, •,
• , or • on the mode select dial to
highlight End.
11.Press MENU to return to the title
menu, or press MENU twice to
remove all menus from the screen and
5. Press
•
or • on the mode
to highlight
6. Press
dial
display and record your title.
(Set Character).
• on the mode
display
select
select
the set character
To Turn Off a Title
dial to
menu.
1.Display the title menu and use the •
or • on the mode select dial to
highlight
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C D
L M
N E
0
F G
P
Q
H
R IS
T U
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y
W X
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Happy Birthday
Happy Holidays
Congratulations
Our Family
SomeoneSpeclal
Vacation
Super Star
First
(Set Character)
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End
Note:
highlight
Clear
If you wish to erase a previous
Clear,
and press MENU.
OFF.
title,
2.Press MENU to remove the title menu
from the screen.
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Recording
Menu -- Date/Time
Display
The date and time must be set before it can be displayed and recorded on your
tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the nextpage before the date
can be set and recorded.
• , V, <,and
Buttons (On
•
Mode Select Dial)
Dial In
MANUAL
To Set the Date and Time
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU button.
Press •
or • to enter the correct
month. Press • to go forward or •
to go back.
The
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
! Tape Length
Title
,
,
Press • on the mode select dial to
start the day flashing.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the year,
hour (including AM and PM), and
minutes.
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
,
Press < or • to highlight
Set.
Sub Menu
9. Press the MENU
camcorder's
3. Press
•
or •
to highlight
4. Press
select dial
Date/Time.
• on the mode
display
select dial to
the date and time screen.
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1.00
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Set
Cancel
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on the mode
AM 12:01
button. The
internal clock will start
and you will return
menu.
to the recording
Notes: Press MENU twice to start the
clock and remove all the menus from
the viewfinder.
If Input Error appears, you have entered
an invalid date. Press •, •, <, or •
and enter the correct day.
Date/Time
Display -- Install
the Clock Lithium
Cell
The clock cell indicator _=_ will flash for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you
turn on the camcorder if the cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced.
Insert object here to remove cell.
Clock Cell
(+ Side Facin
Clock Cell
1. Make
sure camcorder
remove any power
the camcorder.
2. Press release
ment
attached
to
tab of clock cell compart-
the clock
terminal
click
supply
off, and
To remove battery
To remove battery, insert a pointed non
metallic object between battery and
compartment and lift.
cover and open the compartment.
3. Insert
4. Close
is turned
facing
cell with the "+"
out.
the compartment
cover.
It will
into place.
Cautions:
CR2025.
properly.
injury.
Lithium
cell battery.
Replace
only with 3-volt
lithium
cell
Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion.
Must be disposed
Never handle punctured
or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal
Keep out of the hands of children.
Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
swallowed,
consult a physician
immediately
for emergency
treatment.
The lithium
mistreated.
such as
of
If
cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if
Do not recharge,
disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic
of the cell.
tweezers
to hold the cell, and never short circuit
the + and - sides
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Date/Time
Display
The clock cell must be installed
and recorded.
and the date and time set before
they can be selected
V, ",
and • Buttons
(On Mode
Select
Dial)
Select Dial
In MANUAL
DISPLAY
Button
To Select
the Date
or Date
and Time
1. Attach a power supply and place
POWER switch in CAMERA.
The
power
indicator
will light.
2. Repeatedly
press DISPIA Y to select
the date, time, or datc and time you
want to record.
You Want
to Record
On Your
Tape
• Date Display:
The date will be
displayed
and recorded.
• Time:
The time will be displayed
and recorded.
• Date
and
and
time
Time
Display:
will be displayed
The
date
and
recorded.
• Date and Time
will be displayed
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Off:
No date or time
or recorded.
Date/Time
Display
Viewfinder
Press DISPLAY
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PM
to select
mode.
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Date Display
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Displays
Date and Time Off
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Time Display
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Date and Time Display
The mode
selected
will be recorded.
To Record the Date or Date and Time on Your Tape
1. Place the camcorder
2. Repeatedly
in record
pause.
press the DISPI_A Y button
to display the date, time, or (late and
time you have previously
stored in tile
viewfinder.
3. Begin recording.
4. Press the DISPIA
tile display
Y button
to remove
from the viewfindcr
you are finished
recording
5. To record the display again, place
the camcorder
in record pause and
press the DISPIA Y button to select
mode you
Note:
Wallt
tO
record.
tf you do not want to record
or time, plcss I)IS'PIA
and lime off mode.
the
a dale
Y to select the dale
when
it.
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Recording
Menu
--
Sub
Menu
The sub menu lets you turn the tally light on or off, set an interval and recording times
for self-timer, animation and time lapse recording, and set a JLIP ID number for a
device (such as a personal computer).
Button
V, •,
Buttons
Mode
and •
(On
Select
Dial)
;elect
Dial In
MANUAL
Tally
To Change
Light
a Feature
in the Sub
Menu
1. Make sure the mode select dial is in
MANUAL.
2. Press the MENU
button.
The
recording
menu will appear
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Menu
in the
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
Tally
ON
Interval
Timer
OFF
Rec Time
OFF
JLIP ID NO.
0 7
5. Press
•
or • on the mode
dial to highlight
adjust.
select
the item you want to
6. Press • on the mode select
start the highlighted
3. Press
•
or • on the mode
to highlight
4. Press
display
select dial
Sub Menu.
• on the mode select dial to
the sub menu.
7. Press
•
or •
dial to
item flashing.
on the mode select
dial to adjust the highlighted
item.
Press • to stop the item flashing.
Note:
If
yotl
WilII[
10
Ch_lllgC
illlOthcI
feature, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7.
8. Press MI'2NIJ
press
•
recording
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to exit
1o return
menu
the UlCllU, 01
to lIlt"
main
Tally Light
To Turn the Tally Light
ON or OFF
1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page.
3. Press • on the mode select dial to start
Tally flashing.
2. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
4. Press • or • on the mode select dial
Tally.
to turn the tally light ON or OFF.
Interval Timer
OFF
Rec "Rme
OFF
JLIP ID NO.
07
•
Select ON to have the tally light
turn on during recording.
•
Select OFF if you do not want the
tally light to light.
5. Press • to stop Tally flashing.
6. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Set the JLIP
ID NO.
:
:
The camcorder has a JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) connector that may be
used in the future to connect a device, such as a home computer.
To Select a JLIP ID NO.
1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous
page.
2. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight JLIP ID NO.
Tally
ON
Interval Timer
OFF
Rec Time
OFF
JUPID NO,
3. Press • on the mode select dial to start
JLIP ID NO. flashing.
4. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to a number from 01 to 99.
5. Press • to stop JLIP ID NO. flashing.
6. Press MENU to exit the menu.
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Self-Timer
The self-timer lets you set the camcorder
in the scene when recording begins.
to delay recording
Tally
MENU
Button
so you can be
ON
155
Rec Time
OFF
JLIP ID NO.
07
3O6
l
l
I mln
Interval Timer Options
5mln
Tally Lighl
Mode Select
Dial In
MANUAL
• , V, _, and
Buttons
Mode
(On
Select
Dial)
To Set the Self-Timer
1. Place the POWER
dial in CAMERA.
The power indicator
will light.
2. Place mode select dial in MANUAL.
3. Press the MENU
recording menu
viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
_b _u
button.
The
will appear in the
4. Press •
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
5. Press • on the mode
display
6. Press
select dial to
the sub menu.
•
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
Sub Menu.
Interval
Timer.
Tally
ON
Itra_'val TIm_
OFF
Rec Time
OFF
JLIP ID NO.
07
7. Press • on the mode select dial to
start Interval Timer flashing.
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8. Press • or • on the mode select
dial to select the amount of time you
want the recording delayed.
•
10.Press MENU to exit the menu.
the amount of delayed recording time
appear in the viewfinder.
Select 15S to delay the recording
for 15 seconds.
•
Select 30S to delay the recording
for 30 seconds.
•
Select 1rain to delay the recording
for one minute.
•
Select 5min to delay the recording
for five minutes.
_ and
5min
_PAUSE_
•
Self-Timer Indicator
in Viewfinder
Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.
11. Press the thumb
recording.
9. Press • to stop Interval Timer
flashing.
trigger
to start
Note: The tally light flashes. About five
seconds before recording begins, the tally
light will start flashing faster.
Self-Timer
-- Using
Remote
-START/STOP
Button
TIME LAPSE
SELF INT/TIME._
Button
Button
_
rJ_.AV
_
_
@ @
/START/STOP
-- TIME
LAPSE
(_)
SELF
1NT/TIME
Button
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Model
CC637's
Remote
Model CC635 or CC636's Remote
1. Place the POWER dial on the
amount of delayed recording time
camcorder in CAMERA. The power
indicator will light.
2. Press the TIME LAPSE SELF
INT./TIME button.
_ and the
appear in the vi_wfinder.
3. Press the STAI_T/STOP_ button to start
recording.
'_
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Sub Menu -- Animation
Recording
Animation recording produces an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary
scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as
cartooning).
MENU
Button
Tally
ON
Interval Timer
OFF
1/4S
JUP ID NO.
l
07
1/2S
Select
Dial In
MANUAL
Tally Light
Recording
1S
Time Options
l
5S
A, V, _l, and •
Buttons (On
Mode Select Dial)
To Record Using Animation
1. Place the POWER dial in CAMERA.
Tally
ON
The power indicator will light.
2. Place mode select dial in MANUAL.
Interval Timer
OFF
3. Press the MENU button.
JUPID
07
The
NO.
recording menu will appear in the
viewfinder.
6. Press
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
•
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
Rec Time.
7. Press • on the mode select
dial to start
Rec Time flashing.
8. Press
•
or • on the mode select dial
to select the amount of time you want
the camcorder
to record.
4. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to highlight Sub Menu.
•
5. Press • on the mode select dial to
display the sub menu.
Select 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S to have
the camcorder record for 1/4
second, 1/2 second,
five seconds.
•
Select
OFF to turn off the
recording
58
one second,
time.
or
9. Press • to stop Rec Time flashing.
10. Press MENU to exit the menu. 4. and
the amount of recording time appear
in the viewfinder.
'f_
1 14S
11. Press the thumb
recording.
trigger
to start
Note: The recording stops
automatically after the selected period
of recording time. You may want to
take two to five shots of the subject in
the same position.
12. Move the subject and repeat step 11
for the desired number of shots.
PAUSE
Animation
Recording
TIME LAPSE ANIM.
REC/TIME Button
-- Using the Remote
START/STOP
Button
........
START/STOP
Button
l
TIME
LAPSE
ANIM.
REC/TIME
Button
iNSERT
A _lB
© ©
Model CC637's Remote
1. Place the POWER dial on the
camcorder in CAMERA. The power
indicator will light.
2. Press the TIME LAPSE ANIM.
RECi17ME button. ",- and the
Model CC635 and
CC636's Remote
amount of recording time appear in
the viewfinder.
3. Press the START/STOP
recording.
button to start
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Sub Menu -- Time-Lapse
Time-lapse
recording
Recording
makes automatic
recordings
at preset
time intervals.
recording will show subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations
when it remains focused on an object.
The
or plant growth)
MENU
Tally
ON
15S
--
JLIP ID NO.
114S
l
l
07
1/2S
Mode
Tally Light'
Select
Sub Menu
Dial In
A,
V, <,and
Buttons
Mode
•
Interval
MANUAL
1s
&
l
l
lmin
5min
5S
Options
Dial)
To Record Using Time Lapse
1. Place the POWER dial in CAMERA.
8. Press • or • on the mode select dial
to select the amount of time you want
the camcorder to record.
The power indicator will light.
2. Place mode select dial in MANUAL.
3. Press the MENU button.
• Select 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S to have
the camcorder record for 1/4 second,
1/2 second, one second, or five
seconds,
The record-
ing menu will appear in the viewfinder.
Tele Macro
Gain Up
Color Filter
Tape Length
Title
Date/Time
Sub Men-,
Timer
Rec Time
(On
Select
with
_L
30S
• Select OFF to turn off the recording
time.
OFF
AGC
NOR.
T40
.
Press
< to stop Rec Time flashing.
10. Press
•
or • on the mode select dial
to highlight
Interval
Timer.
11. Press • on the mode select dial to
start Interval
4. Press
•
or •
to highlight
5. Press
Sub Menu.
• on the mode select
display
6. Press
on the mode select dial
dial to
the sub menu.
•
or •
to highlight
Rec Time.
Rec Time flashing.
dial to start
flashing.
or • on the mode
select dial
of time you want
15S, 30S, lmin,
or 5rain to set
the intervals between recording to
15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute,
or five minutes.
• Select
Timer.
60
•
to select the amount
between recordings.
• Select
on the mode select dial
7. Press • on the mode select
12. Press
Timer
OFF to turn off the Interval
15.Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.
13.Press • to stop Interval Timer
flashing.
14,Press
MENU
to exit the menu.
_
and
the amount of recording time, and
and the amount of interval time appear
in the viewfinder.
Notes:
The camcorder
recording
the selected
will start and stop
amount of time.
The tally light flashes
with the flash speed
increasing
begins.
five seconds
before
recording
® 5min
_114S
_PAUSE_
Time-Lapse
Recording
-- Using the Remote
TIME lAPSE
AN1M.
REC/TIME
Button
TIME
lAPSE
SELF
INT./TIME
Button
indicator
2. Press
the
RE('/I'IMt'_
LIIIIOLII/t
tile view
START/STOP
Button
START/STOP
Button
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camcorder
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Model
1. Place
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CC637's
Remote
dial
on the
in CAMERA.
The
will
I'IME
0
power
button.
Ol" recording
finder.
CC635
_- and
time
the
appear
TIME
+
LA,SE
0
RECmME
Button
and CC636's
ANIM.
Remote
m the viewfinder.
4. Press the START/STOt
ANIM.
INr.mME
Button
3. Press the TIME lAPSE SELF
INT./TIME
button.
_) and the interval
time appear
light.
lAPSE
Model
LAPSE
TIME
SELF
_ button
to start
recording.
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Fading or Wiping
In and Out
You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you use the fade or wipe
features. The picture gradually appears on a black or white screen and disappears
leaving a black or white screen. The speed of the fade or wipe is automatically
controlled by the camcorder.
Dial
To Fade or Wipe
1. Place the POWER
The power
indicator
2. Place mode select
MANUAL.
• Mode
Select
dial in CAMERA.
will light.
dial in AUTO
Dial in MANUAL
Press the FADE/WIPE
or
button
to turn
fader on or off.
I_] appears
Select
display
the fade/wipe
button
menu.
Dial in AUTO
Press the FADE/WIPE
the black
• Mode
in the viewfinder.
OFF
1 _]
2 I_]
3 _
4 E]
5 I-_
Black Fader
Blue Fader
Mosaic Fader
Door Wipe
Scroll Wipe
Note: This is the only fade you can use
in AUTO.
Note: The fades and wipes
described on the next page.
62
are
to
To Turn Off Fade or Wipe
3. Press FADE/WIPE
to highlight the
fade or wipe you want to select.
Press FADE/WIPE
Note: The fade or wipe you select is
automatically activated and the fade/wipe
menu is removed from the viewfinder in
approximately two seconds.
to highlight
OFF.
Note: The fade or wipe will be turned off
and the menu will automatically be removed
from the viewfinder in approximately two
seconds.
4. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording and fade or wipe in.
Note: If you select a fade or wipe during
recording, press the thumb trigger to fade
or wipe out.
Indicator
Menu
Function
_]
Black Fader
Fades
in or out on a black
[_
Blue Fader
Fades
in or out on a blue screen.
Fader
Fades
in or out with a full screen
Wipe
Wipes
Wipes
['_
Mosaic
1_
Door
leaving
Scroll
Wipes
the top.
leaving
screen.
mosaic
effect.
in from a black screen opening to the sides.
out from the center towards the sides
a black screen.
in from
Wipes
a
black screen
from the bottom
to
out from the top to the bottom
a black screen.
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Production
Effects
You can add a professional
production
effects
touch to your recordings
when you use some
of the
while recording.
Dial
16X9/AE
To Use a Production
1. Place
The
2.
the
Place
dial
indicator
mode
select
will
dial
• Mode
in CAMERA.
light.
in AUTO
Press
to turn
Dial in MANUAL
or
to display
MODES
the production
button
effect
menu.
Select
the
Dial
in AUTO
16Xg/AE
the Cinema
t"l appears
MODES
mode
OFF
1 0
2 _1
3
:_
4 []
5 []
button
on or tiff.
in the viewfmdcr.
Note: This is the only
you can use m AUTO
production
Cinema
Sepia
Sports
Back-Lit
Front-Lit
cHcct
Note:
described
64
Select
Press the 16X9/AE
MANUAL.
• Mode
Button
Effect
POWER
power
MODES
The
prodttctiot/effects
on the
next
page.
arc
3. Press 16X9/AE MODES to highlight
the effect you want to select.
Note: The effect you select is
automatically
activated and the menu
removed from the viewfinder
in
approximately
is
two seconds.
4. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording with the effect you selected.
Indicator
Press 16X9/AE MODES to place the
cursor on OFF.
Note: The effect will be turned off and the
menu will automatically be removed from
the viewfinder in approximately two
seconds.
The camcorder
bottom
effect.
records
black bars at the top and
of the picture to produce the wide-screen
This is also known as "letter box" recording.
Use when you play back your recordings
TV.
Sepia
SpoFts
aq
[]
Back-Lit
on a 16X9
Gives your recording
a brownish
tint like old photos.
Combine with cinema mode for a classic look.
Use to clearly capture fast-moving
action with less
blurring.
Use when playing back the recording
on a
VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow
motion.
i Use when the subjects are in front of a window or
with the sun to their back. Compensates
for subjects
appearing too dark because of backlighting.
Use when there is a strong
Front-Lit
Effect
Function
Menu
Cinema
To Turn Off a Production
front light on the subject
such as spotlights.
Compensates
for subjects
appearing
too light because of strong front lighting.
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Audio Dubbing (Remote
Only)
Audio dubbing lets you record new sound (audio) in place of previously
recorded audio.
COUNTER R/M Button
t
Button
POWER Switch in VCR
To Audio
Dub
1. Place the tape with safety tab intact
into the camcorder.
2. Place POWER switch in VCR.
3. Locate the place you want the audio
dubbing to stop and press
PLA Y/PA USE (PA USE on remote).
4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than
two seconds on the camcorder to set
the time counter back to 0:00:00.
5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less
than one second to turn on memory
stop (M).
6. Press REW, locate the place you want
audio dubbing to begin, and press
PLA Y/PA USE (PA USE on remote)
exactly at the beginning of the scene.
(continued
66
on next page)
A. (Audio)
DUB
Button
@
PLAY
Button --
putv
_
Lapin[
STOP-.__.__.
Button
Model
CC637's
Remote
REW -Button
©
--
PA USE
Button
--A.
(Audio)
DUB Button
A.M
Model CC635 or
CC636's Remote
7. Press and hold A.DUB while pressing
and releasing PA USE on the remote to
place the camcorder in audio dub
standby.
I_ _ appears in the
viewfinder.
8. Press PLAY on the remote to start
audio dubbing.
viewfinder.
• • appears in the
II
The new audio ,,vill be recorded
in
place of the old audio.
When the counter reading of
M 0:00:00 is reached, audio dubbing
stops, and the camcorder
enters audio
dub standby.
9. Press STOP
to end audio dubbing.
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Edit Insert (Remote
Only)
Edit insert lets you record new video in place of previously
replacing the audio.
recorded video without
COUNTER R/M Button
PLAY/PAUSE
-REW Button
POWER Switch in VCR
To Edit Insert
1. Place the tape with safety tab intact
into the camcorder.
2. Place POWER
switch
in VCR.
3. Locate the place you want the edit
insert to stop and press PLAY/PAUSE
(PA USE on remote).
4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than
two seconds on the camcorder to set
the time counter back to 0:00:00.
5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less
than one second to turn on memory
stop (M).
6. Press REW, locate the place you want
edit insert to begin, and press
PLA Y/PA USE (PA USE on remote)
exactly at the beginning of the scene.
(continued
68
on next page)
REW
PA USE
Button
Button
PLAY
Button
Model
CC637's
Remote
PLAY
Button __
mjty
mE
-Q @
STOP
Button
PA USE
Button
REW __
Button
n,_ERT
_OUg
--0
INSERT-Button
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Model CC635 or
CC636's Remote
7. Press and hold
INSERT
while
8. Press START/STOP
pressing and releasing PAUSE on the
remote to place the camcorder
in edit
insert standby,
o and ------PAUSE--
trigger
appear
previous
in the viewfinder.
on camcorder)
to start edit
video.
When
of M 0:00:00
the counter
is reached,
insert stops and the camcorder
edit standby.
_PAUSE_
(thumb
insert,
o appears inthe viewfinder.
New video is recorded over the
reading
O
on remote
9. Press STOP
edit
enters
to end edit insert.
Notes: The camcorder
may stop slightly
before or after the edit out point and there
may be slight distortion
To check your tape positioning,
you
can press EDIT SEARCH - or + on
the camcorder.
at this point.
If a fade/wipe
effect was used during
insert, wait ten seconds after pressing
STOP
to perform
edit
other operations.
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Using the Cassette Adapter
The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The
cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other
standard VHS cassettes.
Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter.
VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.
Install
Cassette Adapter's
Battery
Insert the cassette adapter into the
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Battery
Compartmimt
Cover
1. Remove
2. Install
battery
supplied
compartment
cover.
"AA"
so
battery
positive (+) and negative (-) ends
align properly with (+) and (-)
terminals
in battery
compartment.
3. Replace battery compartment
Insert Cassette
cover.
Notes: Replace the battery when the load
time becomes much longer than normal.
Remove the battery from the cassette adapter
if it will not be used for a month or more.
This will prevent possible damage from
battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up
the liquid inside the compartment and replace
the battery with a new one.
into Cassette Adapter
j
Cassette
__partment
!
/
EJECT Switch
1. Before
inserting
the cassette
into the
adapter, remove any slack in the tape
by turning the tape wheel on the side
of the cassette.
3. Insert the cassette with the tape
window on the left and facing up.
Allow the cassette to drop into the
adapter. Do not force the cassette.
2. Slide EJECT to the right to open the
cassette compartment
lid.
(continued
70
on next page)
Load Detector
4. Gently close the cassette compartment
lid until it locks into place. Make sure
the cassette reel area under the adapter
is free to turn while the cassette is
loading.
Note:
You should
hear a whirring
while the tape loads.
sound
The adapter's
load
detector will automatically retract into the
adapter.
Remove
Cassette
from Cassette Adapter
Caution:
If the load detector is still
extending from the side of the cassette
adapter after you have attempted to load
the cassette, loading is not complete.
Try to load the cassette again.
Attempting to insert the cassette adapter
into a VCR with the load detector
extending may cause damage to the
adapter and/or VCR.
...............
..................
.........
Access Hole
I. Slide the adapter's
EJECT
switch
to
the right. The load detector will
extend from the side and the whirring
sound
indicates
the tape is being
released before the adapter's
compartment
lid opens.
cassette
2. Use the access hole on the bottom of
the adapter to push the cassette up and
remove it from the adapter.
3. Gently close the adapter's
compartment lid.
cassette
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Viewfinder
Playback
Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the
camcorder.
Button
Button
Button
"REW Button
POWER Switch in VCR
To Play Back a Tape
1. Place POWER switch in VCR. The
power indicator will light.
2. Slide EJECTand
insert the cassette
you want to play back. Close the
cassette compartment.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback.
If necessary, adjust tracking.
72
During playback, use the playback
features on the next pages.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.
Playback
Features
PLAY
Button--.
F FWD Button
vl_
STOP
Button--
REW Button --
"PAUSE
Button
REW
Button --
PLAY Button --
o o
PA USE Button
FF
Button
Model CC635 or
CC636's Remote
Model CC637's Remote
Visual
tJ_g_
Tape Positioning
Searching
• During playback, press and release FF
(F FWD on remote) or REW if you
want to search the tape visually
forward or reverse.
in
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder
(or PLAY on the remote) to return to
normal playback.
Place POWER
STOP.
switch in VCR and press
• Press and quickly release REW or FF
(F FWD on remote) to rewind or fastforward the tape.
• Press STOP to stop the tape.
• For brief searching, press and hold FF
(F FWD on remote) or REW for more
than two seconds.
• Release the button to return to normal
playback.
Stop-Action
Pause
• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
(or PAUSE on remote) to "stop the
action" and view one frame of the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE
on the camcorder
(or PLAYon the remote) to return to
normal playback.
Caution: Pause is designed for momentary
interruptions and should not be used for an
extended period of time. If the camcorder
remains in pause for more than five minutes,
it will automatically enter the stop mode and
then turn off to prevent excessive tape wear.
73
Playback
Features
(Continued)
COUNTER R/M Button
STOP Button
POWER Switch in VCR
Thumb Trigger
Time Counter
The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment
of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. When
memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward
when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.
To Use the Memory-Stop
Feature
1. Locate the place on the tape you want
to return to, place the POWER switch
in VCR, and press COUNTER
R/M for
more than two seconds to reset the
counter to 0:00:00.
M 0:00:00
Time Counter With
Memory Stop Turned On
74
2. Continue to play the tape. When you
want to return to the place you marked,
press the STOP
button.
3. Press REW. The tape will rewind to
the time counter reading of M 0:00:00.
Playback
Features
(Continued)
TRACKING
Buttons
Tracking
During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press either
TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.
• During stop-action playback, pressing
one TRACKING button may reduce
picture "jitter" (picture bouncing up
and down). Some "jitter" is normal.
Note:
The TRACKING
effect on tapes recorded
or VCRs.
buttons
may have no
on other camcorders
Simultaneously press both TRACKING
buttons to return tracking to its preset
center.
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Playback
on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO
IN Jacks
To connect your camcorder
to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO
lN jacks,
you will need an optional audio/video
cable such as VH83 shown on page 86.
If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder
and watch what the camcorder
is recording or playing on the TV.
Back of
Mono VCR or
TV Monitor
GW.hite
Audio Plug
Back of
Stereo VCR or
TV Monitor
Audio/Video
Output Cable
(Optional)
(Optional)
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Installation
Attach the white plug on one end of
the audio/video cable to the AUDIO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
Notes: If your cable does not have white
and yellow plugs, just be sure to attach the
same color to the audio jacks.
If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN
jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled
MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you
may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25,
shown on page 86 to hear both channels.
76
(_
Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
Attach the white plug on the other end
of the audio/video
cable to the AUDIO
jack (located under the small cover)
on the back of the carncorder.
the yellow plug to the yellow
@Attach
VIDEO jack on the camcorder.
(continued
on next page)
Playback
Operation
and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
• During
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder
connected
to VCR that
features
2. Place the POWER switch in VCR to
turn on the camcorder.
indicator
73-75.
press the VCR's RECORD button.
Note: Press EDIT to start camcorder
playback when copying tapes to improve
picture reproduction. Make sure the
memory-stop feature is turned off (press
COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder will
enter play pause when the counter reaches
M 0:00:00.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
The power
will light.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.
• If noise bars appear
press TRACKING
Viewing What
on the screen,
Caution: The unauthofiz_
recording
of eop_ghted
.....
matenal may mfri ng e
the rights of others.
- or +.
the Camcorder
is Seeing (or Recording).........
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to
2. Place the POWER
B. Camcorder
connected
Note: When the camcorder is used as a
camera, turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by
feedback.
to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line" or
"camera mode". (If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
The remote
control
will operate
switch
in CAMERA.
the video input channel.
Note:
on pages
use the playback
4. To copy what the camcorder is playing,
place a blank cassette in the VCR, and
is already connected to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line" or
"camera mode". (If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR.
playback,
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on
the TV screen.
the camcorder.
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Model CC637 Only:
Compatible VCR
Programming
Remote to Operate
The CC637' s remote can be programmed to operate the camcorder and the basic
functions of a compatible VCR for easy tape editing. After the remote has been
programmed, you can control the VCR by pressing and holding VCR while
pressing one of the function buttons (REW, F FWD, STOP, PAUSE, or PLAY).
START
/STOP
©
MBR SET Button
Press for number 1.
Press
Press for number 3. --
VCR Button
(Press for number 7.)
Press for number 4.
Press for number 5.
Press for number 6.
-- Press for number 0.
Remote
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Control
Refer to the chart below to find the code numbers that correspond
to your brand of
VCR. Try each two-digit code number separately until you find the correct one. Press
the buttons on the remote corresponding to the code numbers.
1. Turn on the VCR.
2. Make sure the lithium cell is installed
in the remote. The remote will need
to be reprogrammed when you
change the lithium cell.
3. Press and hold MBR SET while
4. Test the code number by pressing and
holding VCR while pressing one of the
function buttons (REW, F FWD, STOP,
PAUSE, or PLAY). If the VCR does
not perform the function, repeat step 3
with another code number.
pressing two digits for the code.
Then release MBR SET.
Chart of VCR Code Numbers
VCR Brand *
RCA
GE
JVC
Magnavox
Zenith
Panasonic
Sharp
Toshiba
Hitachi
Mitsubishi
Akai
Sony
Sanyo
NEC
Code(s)
02, 04, 09, 87, 88
02, 04, 09, 22
01, 07, 08
03,22, 52, 58
28
04,
23,
80,
87,
85,
81,
22, 25, 28, 27
29
82
88
86
84
70, 72, 83, 89
50, 73, 78, 79
75, 76
* The remote may not be able to control
every model VCR of the brands listed.
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Model CC637 Only: Copying
You can program the camcorder
The camcorder
wil! automatically
Tapes Using Progranunable
Synchro Edit
with up to eight segments of a prerecorded
tape.
copy these segments on a compatible
VCR.
5. Ix_cate the beginning
of the first
segment you want to progrLun.
edit screen appears on the TV.
6. Press IN/OUTto
reading
Button
REC/PA
IN/OUT
Button
1. Connect
shown
USE
Button
;ANCEL
on pages
reading
IN
1 0:I0:00
2 0:22:00
3--: .....
4
5
6
7
8
COUNTER
TOTAL
76-77.
or "camera mode".
(If your VCR does
not have a "line" or "camera mode",
the VCR owner's
manual.)
the TV as you normally
see the signal
coming
from the VCR.
will appear
Display
in the
9. Press CANCEL
OUT point.
last entry.
10.Connect
Ilispla,,
VCR
and
to erase the last IN or
Each press will crase the
to the JI.IP jack on the
and
the
olhcl
clld
[o
tilt2
or remote.
•If the VCR has a 35 nnn l;'l)lI,
I-I)IT IN. El)H" IN/(;I/Ii
l>Al/SEjack,
attach
5;YN(', or
the small
phlg to
the jack.
0:00:00
0:00:00
in Vicwfinder
Note:
you
• lithe
If the V('R's
will
IlcCd
V('R
lack, attach
811
0:25:00
0 :05 : 30
one end of the edit cable
(supplied)
OUT
OUT
0:12:30
0:25:00
in Viewfinder
on TV Screen
camcorder
IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
COUNIER
TOTAL
recording
L_
do to
4. Playback the pre-recorded
tape and
then, press RANDOM EDIT on the
camcorder
or ON/OFF nn remote.
The edit screcn
viewfinder.
steps 5-7 to enter each segment
to a VCR as
3. Turn on VCR and place it in the "line'"
Operate
in the display.
(up to eight). TOTAL shows
time for all the segments.
2. Insert the prerecorded
tape in the
camcorder.
Place the POWER switch
in VCR.
consult
in the display.
8. Repeat
Button
the camcorder
enter the time counter
7. Locate the end of the segment, and
press IN/OUT to enter the time counter
-- ONIOFF
_
The
iack
i_, not L5 illlll,
ii11 ildilplCI
does
nol ha\c a small
the plug on the other
end
Copying Tapes Using Programmable
Synchro Edit (continued)
CANCEL Button
Back of
VCR
Connected
to TV
White
Audio Plug
Optional
Audio/Video
Cable
AUDIO
_N
VIDEO
IN
EOrf
IN
Yellow /€
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Video Plug//.,€
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Att-_-_chedit cable
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J
to EDIT, EDIT IN, EDIT IN/OUT,
S YNC, or PA USE jack on VCR.
Caution:
cable
Do not attach
to the remote
_ _
jack.
sensor
at the VCR's
and press REC/PA
remote
USE.
The
VCR will enter record pause. If the
VCR does not enter record pause,
place it in record
VCR's controls.
pause
using the
Note: The remote must be programmed
for your brand of VCR as shown on
pages 78-79.
12. Press
The
EDIT
scenes
will
be
copied.
Notes:
VCR's
Keep the remote
remote sensor.
aimed
Edit
Attach edit Cable (Supplied)
13. After all the programmed
scenes have
been copied, the camcorder
will enter
play pause, and the VCR will enter
record pause. Press STOP on the
camcorder
and VCR to end
programmable
at the
The display will be superimposed
on the
TV screen while the camcorder
searches
forward t_or the next scene.
synchro
edit.
Notes:
To copy the tape from a specified
location to the end, just enter one IN
point. The camcorder
will copy
everything
from that point to the end of
the tape.
A segment
on the camcorder.
programmed
JLIP
Jack
on remote
control.
cable to jack
any other
of the edit cable to the small jack on
the remote.
11. Point the remote
,. s
must be over one second
length and have at least 15 seconds
recording before it on the tape.
Search time between
over five minutes.
IN and OUT points
portions
To ensure
segments
cannot
in
of
cannot
be
be blank
of tape.
correct
operation,
leave at least 15 seconds
between scenes.
open
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Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video
Inputs
To.connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an
optional 1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82
or VH90 shown on page 86. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO lNjacks (or is
connected to a VCR), refer to pages 76-77.
VHF Antenna
Optional Coaxial
RF Cable
(such as VH82 or VH90)
Back of TV
Transformer "_.."_
Such as VH54)
I
"-_"F
I
/
f_,
_.J .
_/
Optional
300-75 Ohm
Transformer
AUDIO,
OUT,
RF DC
VIDEO
Jacks
_\
\
VCR/TV
Adapter's
Switch
__
IN FROM ANT
Connector
RFOutput
t
CH3/CH4 Switch
Plug
t
Optional RF Output Adapter
(ICVA147C)
Installation
(_
Disconnect
the VHF antenna from
your TV. Connect the antenna to the
IN FROM ANT connector on the RF
output adapter if you are going to leave
the adapter connected to the TV.
Attach one end of the optional
coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV
connector on the adapter, and attach
the other end to the VHF input on
your TV as shown.
Note: If your VHF antenna is the fiat
twin-lead type attached by two screws,
you will also need an optional 300/75 ohm
transformer.
Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw
terminals, you will need a 75/300 ohm
transformer,
such as VH54, shown on
page 86.
(_)2
(_
Attach the RF output adapter's plug
to the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and
VIDEO jacks located under the small
cover on the back of the camcorder.
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Playback Operation
1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF
output
adapter
to channel
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
3 or 4.
2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the
same channel you selected with the
RF output adapter's
CH3/CH4 switch.
3. Place adapter's
VCR.
VCR/TV
4. Place POWER
in VCR.
indicator
switch in
• During playback, use the playback
features described on pages 73-74.
• If noise bars appear on the screen,
adjust tracking as described on
page 75.
6. Press STOP on the camcorder
you are finished.
Power
when
will light.
Viewing What the Camcorder
Is Recording
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel
3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as
a camera, turn the TV's volume down
to prevent a high-pitched squeal
caused by feedback.
2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF
output adapter to the same channel
you selected on the TV.
Note:
on the camcorder.
The remote
will also operate
Normal TV Viewing
?
4. Place POWER in CAMERA.
indicator will light.
Power
5. Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on
the TV screen.
the camcorder.
...........
For normal TV viewing, you may leave
the RF output adapter hooked up to the
TV. Disconnect
the adapter's
plug from
Note to Cable
3. Place adapter' s VCR/TV switch in
VCR.
the camcorder and place the adapter's
VCR/TV switch in TV.
TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I),
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.
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We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking
creativity
and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder.
The
following pages have a selection of accessories
to help make your
memorable
moments look and sound even better.
These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and
watching your videos more enjoyable.
To order accessories,
contact
your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free
ordering or by using the order form on page 87.
AC201A Soft Carrying Case
DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Do not use
any other car
cord with this
camcorder.
Custom compact soft case designed
especially to provide protection and utility
for your compact VHS camcorder and
most accessories. Rugged fabric lined
with soft non-abrasive material and
This car cord adapter enables you to
operate your camcorder from your car,
generous padding. Has three outside
pockets with storage for lens filters,
adapters, batteries, and tapes.
specifically
volt battery
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truck, or RV by plugging
the car cord
directly into the vehicle's
cigarette
socket. The DCC08 is designed
to convert
to a 6-volt
lighter
power from a 12output.
FBI260 and FB120 Rechargeable
Batteries
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod
Mounting
the camcorder
on a tripod,
such as AC088, will keep the camcorder
steady and produce
results.
These rechargeable
nickel-cadmium
batteries are designed specifically for long
life,
The FB1260
is the same battery
that
came packed with your camcorder,
The
FB 120 powers your camcorder twice as
long as the FB 1260 (with video light offdepending on how much you use zoom
excellent
video
This tripod's fluid-effect
head provides
smooth camera pan and tilt. The quickrelease mount makes it easy to attach or
remove
the camcorder.
The grooved,
tubular 3-section leg design folds down to
26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow
for sure footing.
and pause). Both can be recharged with
the AC adapter/charger
that came with
your camcorder.
CPS91 AC Battery Charger
The CPS91
battery
charger
plugs directly
into an AC outlet and charges the FB 1260
and FB 120 camcorder batteries.
Because
the CPS91 operates on 100-240 Volts,
50160 Hz, it can be used virtually
anywhere in the world. A plug adapter
may be required in some countries.
Charging takes approximately
seven hours
for the FB 1260 ( 1-hour battery) and 13
hours for the FB 120 (2-hour
All specifications
battery).
When attaching your eamcorder to a tripod, be
careful not to force the tripod screw into the
camcorder's tripod mounting hole.
and
descriptions
of accessories
subject to change without
Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is
stable enough to hold the camcorder without
falling over. Do not transport the camcorder
attached to the tripod.
are
notice.
The tripod screw should not protrude into the
eamcorder more than approximately three-eighth
(318) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the
mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.
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1CVA147C
VH54 Cable Transformer
RF Output Adapter
This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to
connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable
This RF output adapter is used with a
coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,
to connect your camcorder to a standard
TV (one without audio/video inputs) for
playback. If your antenna cable is the flat
twin-lead type attached by two screws,
you will also need a 300-to-75 ohm
transformer. If your TV has 300 ohm
antenna screw terminals, you will need an
optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer such
as VH54.
Coaxial RF Cables
VH82 (6-ft)
VH90 (12-ft)
(such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm
screw terminals on a TV.
VH83 Audio/Video
Cable
This six foot audio/video dubbing cable
can be used for copying tapes from the
camcorder to another VCR or camcorder.
AH25 Y-Adapter
These RF cables are used with the RF
output adapter to connect your camcorder
to a standard TV (one without
audio/video input jacks) for playback.
If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw
terminals, you will need an optional
75-to-300 ohm transformer such as
VH54. If your antenna cable is the flat
twin-lead type attached by two screws,
you will also need an optional 300-to-75
ohm transformer.
All specifications
are subject
86
This Y-adapter
your camcorder's
mono
stereo TV or VCR.
and descriptions
to change
without
allows
of accessories
notice.
you to connect
audio cable to a
Order Form for Camcorder
Model CC635/CC636/CC637
Description
Part No.
Price
Super Lightweight
Tripod
Soft Camcorder
Case
AC088
AC201A
ACS091
$ 39.95
$ 39.95
Shoulder
Strap
Y-Adapter
AC Battery
Charger
Car Cord Adapter
Rechargeable
Battery
Rechargeable
75-300 Cable
Battery (Standard)
Transformer
Coaxial
RF Cable
Audio/Video
Coaxial
(Extended)
Cable
RF Cable
RF Output
Adapter
Model CC635/CC636:
Model CC637:
Remote Contaol
Remote Control
AC Adapter/Charger
and
DC Cable
Cassette
Model
Adapter
CC637:
Edit Cable
VH54
VH82
VH83
VH90
$ 89.95
$ 49.95
$ 2.95
1CVA 147(
221125
221185
221400
$ 49.95
$ 96,45
233087
24.95
232845
$ 49.95
$ 13.95
$ 44.95
233088
to change without notice.
...........................................................
Sales Tax .........................................................................
Total
$ 12.95
$ 2.95
$ 59.95
$ 89.95
$ 6.95
$ 5.95
$ 7.95
$ 59.95
$ 39.95
233430
Bulb Assembly
Prices are subject
Total Merchandise
AH25
CPS91
DCC08
FB 120
FB 1260
Qty.
$
$
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contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow
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Built-In Color Enhancement
The built-in
The POWER
color enhancement
switch
Light
light will automatically
must be in CAMERA
to operate
add more light when needed.
the video
light.
Built-In Video Li
LIGHT OFF"A UTO'ON
Button
To Use the Light
Set the LIGHT OFFoA UTO.ON switch.
Set to ON to turn the light on.
Note: We recommend you set white
balance to the indoor mode ( _ ) when
using the light.
Set to AUTO to have the light come on
automatically
when the camcorder
senses there is insufficient
best recording.
•
light for the
Notes: lfthe lighting condition is unstable
the light may turn on and off. Set the light
to ON or OFF.
after using it. Serious injury may
result.
The light may stay on during
shutter recording.
Do not place the earncorder in a
carrying case fight after using the light.
Set to OFF
to turn
the light
off when
recording
to save
high speed
the light
you are
battery
off.
Turn
not
power.
Note: When the light is turned on, the
camcorder
may turn off if the battery's
power
is low even though
is not flashing.
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the battery
level indicator
flammable
or explosive material.
Replacing
the Bulb
We recommend
you consult your dealer or Servicenter
to replace the bulb.
replace the bulb, use only part #233430 to replace the entire bulb assembly.
follow the instructions
below.
To Replace
If you
Carefully
the Bulb Assembly
Assembly
1. Pull on the sides of the bulb assembly
and remove
it from the camcorder
as shown.
New Bulb
Assembly
2. Place the the new bulb assembly
into the camcorder
as shown.
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Attaching
the Shoulder
Strap
The camcorder's shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your
shoulder and - when you are ready to shoot - bring the camcorder to shooting position
in one quick movement.
To Attach the Shoulder
Strap
1. If the strap keeper is
over a double section
4. Attach the other end of the strap to the
other shoulder strap attachment
ring.
of the strap, slide the
strap keeper off the
end of the strap.
Replace the keeper
on the strap between
the buckle and the
end of the strap as
shown.
2. Loop the end of the strap over the top
of the shoulder strap attachment ring.
5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired
length.
6. Slide both keepers up snugly against
the shoulder strap attachment rings to
prevent the strap from slipping.
Buckle
Cautions:
When
carrying
the
carncorder
with the shoulder strap,
you may find it convenient
to rotate
the viewfinder
down and slide it to
Attachment,
Rings
the front.
This helps prevent
possible damage to the viewfinder
from bumping against your body as
3. Thread the end of the strap back
through the keeper and buckle making
sure it is threaded under the outer
strap. Make
twisted.
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sure the strap is not
you move.
Make
sure the shoulder
firmly attached before
carry the camcorder.
strap is
using
it to
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device and RF lighting
device, pursuant to Part 15 and Part 18 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient
antenna.
or relocate the receiving
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Alterations
or modifications
carried out
without appropriate authorization may
invalidate the user's FCC right to operate
the equipment.
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
93
Cleaning
the Camcorder
To clean the camcorder's exterior,
remove any power source connected to
the camcorder and gently wipe it with a
clean soft cloth.
Cleaning
the Camcorder's
To clean the camcorder's
Caution: Use of strong cleaning
products, such as those containing
alcohol or benzine, may damage
the camcorder.
Lens ' :,., :_"., ::'__,_..
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lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then
gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared
cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning
may scratch the lens.
touch the lens with
your fingers.
The
oil from your skin
can damage the
lens.
Cleaning
the Camcorder's
The viewfinder
Viewfinder
..............
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eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.
1. Turn the eyepiece
counterclockwise
2. Remove
and pull it out.
dust using a blower
brush.
3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning
the reference marks, and then turn
Marks
94
the eyepiece
clicks.
clockwise
until it
Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder's cassette door. Dust and
grit are abrasive and will cause
excessive wear to both the camcorder's
recording/playback
heads and cassettes.
• Always close the lens cover when the
camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it may damage the finish.
• The camcorder can be damaged by
improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping.
• Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -22°F (-30°C) or
above 149°F (65°C).
• When the camcorder
is not in use,
always remove the cassette and
AC adapter/charger or battery.
• Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.
Things to Avoid
• Do not attempt to disassemble
camcorder.
There
serviceable
parts inside.
• Avoid
operating
your
• Do not operate the camcorder near the
ocean as salt water or salt water spray
may damage the internal parts of the
camcorder.
are no user-
your camcorder
immediately
after moving it from a cold
location to a warm location.
Give the
camcorder
1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach
stable temperature
before inserting
cassette.
When the camcorder
is
moved
a
a
from cold to warm,
condensation
may cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel
and damage the
headwheel
or tape.
• Do not aim your camcorder
or other bright objects.
at the sun
• Do not leave your camcorder
in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup could
permanently
damage the camcorder's
internal
the camcorder
for
extended periods in temperatures
below
40°F (4°C) or above 95°F (35°C).
Do not expose
adapter/charger
the camcorder
or
to rain or moisture.
If
either component
becomes wet, turn off
the power and take the unit to an
Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Servicenter.
Do not use an adapter/charger
or
batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder.
Use of the wrong
accessories
camcorder.
may cause
damage
to the
parts.
• Do not operate
extremely
Do not operate
the camcorder
humid
in
environments.
95
Troubles• sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without
the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.
Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter,
look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple
checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty
covers and explains how to get service.
information
lists what your warranty
• Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on
No power
the camcorder. The power indicator will light.
• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a
working outlet.
Won't
record
or
playback
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a
working outlet.
• If the dew indicator (lil) flashes in the viewfinder, there is
moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator no
•
•
•
•
•
longer appears before operating the camcorder.
Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired
operation.
There may not be a cassette in the camcorder.
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.
You may have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding it.
Won't
playback
• POWER
Won't
record
° Safety tab has been removed or closed.
• POWER switch must be in CAMERA.
No picture
Camcorder
itself off
turns
switch
• Open
lens cover.
° Place
POWER
switch
If camcorder
pause
minutes,
for several
(See page
to OFF and then CAMERA
to turn back on.
tape wear.
96
must be in VCR position.
is left in record
24.)
or VCR
pause
or play
it will turn itself off to prevent
Camcorder doesnot
respondto remote
control
• Aim remote
at camcorder's
remote
• Remote's lithium cell battery
See pages 17 and 22.
• Remote
control's
lithium
control
may be installed
cell battery
• Remote control sensor on camcorder
sunlight or strong artificial light.
Tape stops during
rewind or fast
_rwa_
sensor.
incorrectly.
may need replacing.
exposed
to direct
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will
stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW or FF again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to
turn off the memory-stop feature.
Camcorder remains
in pause mode
• Press PLAY/PAUSE
Sound is too low or
distorted
• Subject
Poor auto-focus
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus
may not
work under these conditions.
Place mode select dial in
operation
MANUAL
to return to normal playback.
was too far from camcorder.
and focus manually.
See pages
38-39.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder
or two subjects
at different distances.
Place mode select dial in
are
MANUAL
and focus manually.
See pages 38-39.
• Auto focus is automatically
turned off when some effects
are selected with the production
special effects menu.
See pages 64-65.
Viewfinder
displays
are out of focus
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• Model CC636 or CC637:
The small controls on the
bottom of the viewfinder
control the brightness (B) and
color (C) of the viewfinder.
These controls have been set
at the factory and should
brightness or color of the
adjustment,
carefully use
adjustments
with caution
miniature controls.
require no adjustment.
If the
viewfinder
ever does require
a plastic screwdriver.
Make the
to prevent damaging the
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Picture is too dark
or subject too dark
• Place mode select dial in MANUAL and press
FRONTLIGHT
or BACKLIGHT.
See page 37.
• Turn on the built-in
Picture recorded
with special effect
(black bars at top
and bottom)
color enhancement
light.
• Special effect selected. Press the 16X9/AE MODES button
to display the production effects menu and select OFF.
• If the mode select dial is in AUTO, press the 16X9/AE
MODES button to turn off the Cinema mode.
See pages 64-65.
Picture recorded in
brown tone
• SEPIA (_)
selected on production effects menu. Press the
16X9/AE MODES button to display the production effects
menu and select OFF.
Colors do not look
• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 40-41.
• Turn off Color Filter in main recording menu.
See page 47.
natural on recording
Title recorded on
tape
Date and/or
time
were recorded
on
• Title is recorded whenever
it appears in viewfinder.
Remove the title from viewfinder.
See pages 48-49.
• Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in
the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when
recording.
tape
See pages 52-53.
Date and/or time are
incorrect
• Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 51.
• Date or time may need to be set. See page 50.
Vertical
• This may occur when background
the subject.
appear
white lines
when shoot-
ing bright
contrasts
with
object
Error number
(E01, E02, E03,
etc'.) appears in
viewfinder
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extremely
• Try disconnecting
power source. Wait ten seconds and then
connect power source again. If error number does not
disappear from viewfinder,
Camcorder
Servicenter.
consult
your Authorized
RCA
You can reach Thomson at the
following number:
800-283-6503
(Toll free inside U.S.A.)
Our toll-free Camcorder number
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST
Monday - Friday
for U.S. customers only
Thomson provides a toll-free telephone
number to help you with any problems
you may encounter with your camcorder.
Many can be diagnosed over the phone,
and if necessary, a replacement unit can
be shipped to you. Please have your
camcorder model/serial number and date
of purchase ready when you call. If your
unit is out of warranty, we will quote the
cost of an exchange unit to you.
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange
If we are unable to resolve your problem
over the phone, we will gladly service
your unit or exchange it for a new or
refurbished camcorder. Refer to the
limited warranty on the reverse side to
learn about your specific rights and
responsibilities.
Always consult Thomson and get a
Return Authorization number before
returning anything! Obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number from the
telephone representative before returning
your equipment to avoid delays,
accounting errors, or even loss of your
unit.
Important information to customers who ship defective
Thomson Consumer Electronics
The Thomson representative
who
authorized the return of your equipment
will give you an RA number over the
phone. They will also provide you with
instructions
on where and how to return
your camcorder.
Write the number
large, clear characters
on the outside
the box. To avoid confusion and
misunderstandings,
RA number clearly
in
of
shipments
without an
visible on the outside
of the box will be returned
to you at your
expense.
Include a brief note describing
problem and any conversations
the
about the
camcorder.
equipment
to
These numbers are located
on the bottom of your unit. If your
camcorder is within the warranty period,
please provide a copy of the bill of sale
to verify purchase date. Use the original
box and packing material to protect the
equipment from damage in shipment•
For your protection,
insure
all shipments
for full replacement
value and use a
reliable shipper.
Thomson assumes no
responsibility
for warranty shipments
from the customer to the factory if not
shipped in the manner
Thomson.
prescribed
by
problem you have had with Thomson
personnel.
Include your name, address
and model/serial
number of your
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What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or
workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
What
we will do:
During the initial 90 days
• Exchange your camcorder
with a new
or, at our option, a refurbished
unit or
at your option, repair your camcorder
at no cost to you.
After the 90 days and within one year
• Exchange your camcorder
with a new
or, at our option, a refurbished
unit or
at your option, repair your camcorder.
Parts will be provided at no charge,
but you will be responsible
for the cost
of labor required for the repair.
How you get service:
• Call 1-800-283-6503
and have your
unit's date of purchase and
model/serial
number ready. The
model/serial
number information is on
•
the bottom of your camcorder.
A representative
will troubleshoot
your problem over the phone. If the
representative
determines that you
should receive a replacement
unit, you
will be provided with a Return
Authorization
(RA) number and the
location of a nearby exchange point if
one exists. No returns will be
accepted
without
the RA number.
To receive a replacement
before you return
yours:
cameorder
If you are located near an
exchange
point:
1. We will send a replacement
unit to the
exchange point next business day
delivery.
2. The exchange
location will notify you
of its arrival.
3. Take your unit, including all
accessories,
and your bill of sale
I00
which validates date of purchase to
the exchange location and you will be
provided the new or refurbished
unit.
4. If the repairs were covered by your
warranty, you will not be billed.
If you are not located near an exchange
point:
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or
Visa account number and expiration
date to our phone representative.
This
is for security purposes.
If we receive
your unit including all accessories
within 14 days from the date you were
provided a Return Authorization
number, only items not covered by
warranty will be charged to your
account.
IF YOUR UNIT
INCLUDING
ALL ACCESSORIES
IS NOT RECEIVED
WITHIN
14
DAYS, THE SUGGESTED
RETAIL
VALUE
OF THE
CAMCORDER
AND/OR
ACCESSORIES
WILL BE
CHARGED
TO YOUR CREDIT
CARD.
This amount will be credited
if the unit is subsequently
received.
2. We will send you a replacement
unit
next business day delivery.
3. You will receive an invoice packed
with the replacement
product, but will
not be charged for the unit portion of
the invoice amount if we receive your
unit including all accessories
within
14 days from the date you were
provided the RA number.
Any labor
and parts charges not covered by our
warranty will be included and charged
against your account.
4. Ship the unit back to us along with all
accessories
included with your
camcorder
using the replacement
unit's carton. Shipping instructions
will be included in the carton along
with your RA number, which will
allow you to easily ship the unit back
to us. Make sure you insure your
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shipment
in case of damage or loss.
Include with the shipment:
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to
verify your unit's warranty
eligibility.
• A brief note describing
your
camcorder
problem.
• Your name, address and phone
number.
Return transportation, storage, and
handling costs and insurance are your
sole responsibility.
We accept no
liability in case of damage or loss.
To receive a replacement unit after we
have received your unit:
I. Write the RA number on the outside of
the carton used to return the unit.
Make sure you insure your
shipment in case of damage or loss.
2. Carefully pack the unit along with all
accessories included with your
camcorder, using the original box and
packing material if possible.
3. Include with the shipment:
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to
verify your unit's warranty
eligibility.
• A brief note describing your
camcorder problem.
• Your name, address and phone
number.
Return transportation,
storage, and
handling costs, and insurance are your
responsibility.
We accept no liability in
case of damage or loss.
4. Include a cashier's
check or money
order tbr payment if there are any out
of warranty labor or parts charges
which were indicated by the
representative,
and you elected not to
use your credit card.
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or
refurbished
unit will be shipped to you
next day delivery.
To have your Camcorder
repaired by
an Authorized RCA Camcorder
Servicenter:
• Check with your dealer or call 1-800336-1900 for the Authorized RCA
Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.
• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA
Camcorder Servicenter of your choice.
• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Servicenter representative your sales
receipt or other, evidence of purchase.
• Pick up your camcorder when repairs
are complete.
What your warranty
does not cover:
• Adjustment
of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or
incorporated
into other products
used for institutional
or other
or is
commercial
purposes.
• Battery for clock and other features.
• Cleaning of video/audio
heads.
• Camcorders
purchased
or serviced
outside the U.S.A.
•
Return transportation,
storage and
handling costs of your unit,
including insurance for loss or
damage.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited
lightning damage.
to
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product
Registration
Card packed with your
camcorder.
It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be
necessary.
The return of the card is
not required for warranty coverage.
How State Law
• This warranty
rights and you
that vary from
relates to warranty:
gives you specific legal
may have other rights
state to state.
If you purchased your Camcorder
outside the United States:
• Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
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General
Power requirement:
6VDC
Power consumption:
Model CC635:5.7 watts (normal)
Model CC636:5.9 watts (normal)
Model CC637:5.9 watts (normal)
Weight: Model CC635:1.74 lbs. (780g)
Model CC636:1.7 lbs. (760g)
Model CC637:1.7 lbs. (760g)
Dimensions - Including Viewfinder
Model CC635:
4-3/8"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 9"(D)
Ill(W) x l13(H) x 226(D) mm
Model CC636:
4-3/8"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 8-1/2"(D)
lll(W) x l13(H) x 206(D) mm
Model CC637:
4-3/8"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 8-1/2"(D)
lll(W) x l13(H) x 206(D) mm
Video Recorder Section
Format: VHS-C
Record/Playback
System:
Four video record/playback heads
One flying erase head
Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC
color
102
Viewfinder
Model
CC635:
.5" Black & White
Model CC636:
Pixel
.55" Color-
Model CC637:
Pixel
.55" Color
Camera
113K
- 113K
Section
Image Sensor: 1/4" CCD Imager
Tripod Mount: One 1/4" x 20 threaded
hole
Lens: fl/1.2
14:1 (4.1-57.4 mm)
Filter Diameter: 46 mm
AC Adapter/Charger
Power requirement:
50/60 Hz.
100-240 V,
Power consumption:
23 watts
Weight: .7 lbs. (320g)
Dimensions: 6"(W) x 1.7"(H) x 2.7"(D)
150 (W) x 42(H) x 68(D) mm
16X9/AE MODES
.... 9,26-27,28,64-65
A. (Audio) DUB Button . 18-19,20-21,67
Accessories, Included ..............
3
Accessories, Optional ..........
84-89
Accessory, Order Form .........
87-89
Adapter/Charger,
Using ..........
4,12
AE Modes Indicators ........
28,64-65
Animation Indicators ........
30,58-59
Animation Recording
..........
58-59
Assistance .........
1,3,99,Back Cover
Audio Dubbing ...............
66-67
Audio Dubbing Indicators
.... 30-31,67
AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO
Jacks ...................
10,76,81,82
Auto Head Cleaner ...............
34
AUTO Mode ...................
7,36
B (Bright) Control .............
10,97
Back-Lit Feature .................
65
BACKL1GHT Button .......
9,31,37,50
BATT. RELEASE ............
10,12,13
Battery Level Indicator .... 15,28-29,54
Battery Marker Switch ............
13
Battery Safety Precautions
.........
13
Battery, Care and Storage ..........
15
Battery, Using Rechargeable ..... 13-15
Black Fader .....................
63
Blue Fader ......................
63
Bulb Assembly, Replace for Light ...91
C (Color) Control ..............
10,97
Camcorder Lens, Cleaning .........
94
Camcorder, Cleaning .............
94
Camcorder, Powering
..........
12-16
Camcorder, Turning On ............
5
Camcorder, Unpacking .............
3
Camera Edit Feature ..............
35
CANCEL Button .......
11,18-19,80-81
Car Cord Adapter, Optional ........
16
Care and Maintenance ..........
94-95
Care and Storage of Battery ........
15
Cassette Adapter ..............
70-71
Cassette Adapter, Install Battery .... 70
Cassette Door ...................
4,9
Cassette Warning ..............
30-31
Cassette, Inserting .................
4
Cassettes,
Cassettes,
Cautions
Care and Storage
........
25
Inserting and Removing...25
..........
Inside Front Cover
Charging the Battery ..............
Checking Problems
............
Cinema Feature ..................
14
96-98
65
Cleaning Camcorder
..............
Clock Cell Compartment
..........
Clock Cell Warning
............
Clock Cell, Installing
.............
Color Enhancement
Light
.....
Color Filter .....................
Color Filter Indicators
.............
Contents
Controls,
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10
30-31
51
9,90-91
47
47
.......................
Camcorder
............
Copying Tapes
..........
COUNTER
R/M
Button
.........
Customer
Assistance.
1-2
9-11
76-77,80-81
11,66-67,68-69,74
1,3,99,Back
Cover
Date, Recording
...............
Date/Time
Display
..........
DC OUT Jack ..................
52-53
29,50-53
4,12
Design Specifications
............
102
Dew Warning
................
30-31
DISPLAY
Button
..........
9,29,52-53
Displays, Viewfinder
...........
28-31
EDIT Button
............
11,77,80-81
Edit Insert Feature
.............
68-69
Edit Insert Indicators
........
EDIT SEARCH Feature ............
EDIT SEARCH
30-31,69
35
+ and - Buttons
.. 11,35
EIS (Electronic
Image Stabilizer)
Button ..................
E1S Indicator
.................
EJECT
Button
...........
Electronic Image
Erase Protection
Fading
.......
Feature
4,9,25,26,72
Stabilizer .........
.................
Exposure Control
................
Exposure Indicator
..........
Eyepiece Focus Control ......
Fade Indicators
...............
FADE/WIPE
Button
9,30,33
30,33
33
24
37
30-31,37
7,9,26,32
28-29
9,26-27,28-29,62-63
................
62-63
103
FF and FFWD (Fast Forward) Buttons
.... 11,18-19,20-21,35,72,73,78-79
First-Time
Operation
............
Flying Erase Head ................
FOCUS Buttons
3-11
34
.......
31,38-39,42,46,47,48,50,54
Focus Lock Feature ...............
38
Focusing
Front-Lit
.......................
Feature .................
38
65
FRONTLIGHT
Button
...9,31,37,50,54
Full AUTO Mode
................
36
Gain Up Feature
.................
Gain Up Indicators
..........
46
30-31,46
Hand Strap, Adjusting
.............
Handstrap
......................
IN/OUT Button
...............
Included Accessories
..............
5
10
80-81
3
INDEX
30,33
Indicator
..............
Indexing, Electronic
..............
Information
to User ...............
33
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INSERT Button ........
18-19,20-21,69
Inserting and Removing
Cassettes
...25
Installing Clock Cell ..............
51
JLIP ID No. on Menu .............
55
JLIP Jack
.................
10,80-81
Lens ............................
9
LENS COVER
Control
........
5,8,9,26
LENS COVER Display
............
Lens, Cleaning
..................
LIGHT OFFoA UTO°ON
Switch
.............
30
94
9,26-27,90-91
Limited Warranty
...........
Main Recording
Menu
............
Maintenance
and Care ..........
100-10 I
42
94-95
Making a Recording
...........
26-27
MAN. W.BAL (Manual White
Balance) Button
.........
11,40-4 I
Manual Focus Indicators
...30-31,38-39
Manual Focusing
..............
Manual White Balance Indicators
MBR SET Button ..............
Memory-Stop
Feature
MENU Button
.....................
104
........
38-39
.40-41
78-79
67,69,74
9.26.42-61
Microphone
...................
9,34
Mode Select Dial..7,26-27,28-29,36,37,
.........
38-39,42,44,46,47,48,50,
............
52,54,56,58,60,62,64
Mosaic Fader
...................
63
ON/OFF Button .......
Operation,
First-Time
11,18-19,80-81
...........
3-I 1
Optional Accessories
...........
84-89
Order Form, Accessory
.........
87-89
-= PAUSE
=- Indicator
...........
5,8,28,69
PA USE Button.. 18-19,20-21,67,73,78-79
Pause, Stop-Action
PLAY Button
....
PLA Y/PA USE
...............
18-19,20,67,73,78-79
Button ...8,11,66,68,72,73,80-81,83
Playback
....................
Playback Features
.............
Playback on a TV With
A UDIONIDEO
IN Jacks .....
Playback on a TV Without
Audio/Video
Inputs .........
Playback Speeds .................
Playback,
Playback,
73
70-83
73-75
76-77
82-83
24
First
...................
Viewfinder
.............
8
72
Plug Adapter (Optional)
...........
12
POWER ( CAMERA/OFF/VCR)
Switch
...........
5,8,10,!3,15,16
Powering the Camcorder
Preset Titles
....................
........
Problem Solving
..............
Product Registration
.Inside
Production
Effects .............
Production
Effects
Indicators
12- 16
48
96-98
Front Cover
64-65
....
28,65
Programmable
Synchro Edit .....
8(/-8 I
Proper Care and Storage ...........
95
QUICK REC Button
...........
10.35
Quick Record Feature .............
35
Quick Review Feature
............
35
RANDOM
ASSEMBLY
EDIT
Buttons ...........
11,18- 19.8(I-8 I
REC • • • Indicator
..........
8,27.28
REC/PA USE Button
......
18-19.80-81
Recording
Recording
Menu -Sub
Menu
Menus
.............
....
54-61
42-61
Recording Speeds ..............
6,24
Recording the Time and Date .... 52-53
Recording Tips ..................
23
Recording, First ..................
8
Recording, Making a ...........
26-27
Refreshing the Battery ............
14
Registration Card ...Inside Front Cover
Remote Battery, Replacing ......
17,22
Remote Control
(Model CC635/CC636)
......
20-22
Remote Control (Model CC637) .. 17-19
Remote Sensor ..............
9,17,22
Remote, Program to Operate
VCR .....................
78-79
REW (Rewind) Button ......
8,11,18,20
..........
35,66-67,72,73,74,78-79
RF Output Adapter, Optional . .82-83,86
Safety Tab ......................
24
Searching, Visual ................
73
Self-Timer Feature ............
56-57
Self-Timer Indicators ........
30,56-57
Sepia Feature ...................
65
Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . 10,92
Solving Problems
.............
96-98
Specifications
..................
102
Speeds, Recording and Playback...6,24
Sports Mode ....................
65
SP.SLP Button
.......................
6,11,24
Status Displays ..................
28
STOP Button
......
8,11,18-19,20,72,73,74,80-81
Stop-Action Pause ...............
73
Sub Menu - Recording Menu ..... 54-61
Table of Contents
...............
1-2
Tally Light .................
9,34,55
Tally Light Feature on Menu .......
55
Tape Copying ...........
76-77,80-8 l
TAPE END Indicator ...........
30,43
Tape Length Indicator .......
30-31,43
Tape Speed Indicators ..........
24,28
Tele Macro Feature ...............
45
Things to Avoid .................
95
Thumb Trigger .................
8,10
Tilt, Viewfinder
.................
32
Time Counter .........
30-31,67,69,74
TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME
Button ............
18,20-21,59,61
TIME LAPSE SELF INT. (Interval)/
TIME Button .......
18,20-21,57,61
Time, Recording ..............
52-53
Time-Lapse Indicators .......
30,60-61
Time-Lapse Recording .........
60-61
Time-Remaining Display ........
30,43
Tips, Recording ..................
23
Tips, Traveling ..................
23
Title Display ............
28-29,48-49
Title Feature .................
48-49
Tracking .......................
TRACKING Buttons ............
Traveling Tips ...................
Tripod, Using ...................
Trouble Checks ...............
75
11,75
23
85
96-98
Turning On the Camcorder ..........
5
Unpacking the Camcorder
..........
3
User Information .................
93
Using Cassette Adapter .........
70-71
VCR Button .............
18-19,78-79
VCR Code Numbers ...........
78-79
Video Cassettes ...............
24-25
Viewfinder ......
7,9,26,28-31,32,72,94
Viewfinder Displays ...........
28-31
Viewfinder Playback
.............
72
Viewfinder, Cleaning .............
94
VISS Button ..................
18,33
Visual Searching .................
73
Warranty, Limited ...........
100-101
White Balance Feature .........
40-41
White Balance Indicators
. .30-31,40-41
Wipe Indicators ..........
28-29,62-63
Wiping Feature ...............
62-63
ZOOM Buttons ..........
18-19,20,45
Zoom Indicator .............
28-29,44
Zoom Lever ................
9,44-45
Zooming
....................
44-45
105
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Camcorder Exchange Warranty ......
Customer Service .................
Accessories
.....................
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Consumers:
English
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.........................
.........................
800-522-0338
800-522-0445
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needs service, please
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