Radio Shack Model 130 Moviecorder User Manual

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Cat. No. 16-830

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

MODEL 130 MOVIECORDER

Camcorder

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Model 130 MovieCorder camcorder combines all the features of a video camera and a portable VCR in one lightweight package. Using standard V HS cas set tes, you can record and play back home movie s anywhere. The low-light (1 lux) CCD imager makes special lighting unnecessary in most situations.

You can also use t he c am corder as a VCR to play back a tape or copy to a VCR.

This camcorder has many special features that make operation simple, convenient, and versatile. Be sure to read this manual carefully and completely so you can understand and enjoy all of your camcorder’s features.

The camcorder has these features.

CCD Ima

tion picture, even in low-light conditions (down to 1 lux ) .

Electronic Viewfinder with Ad

— lets you monitor th e picture during re-

cus

cording and playback.

12-to-1 Power Zoom

from wide-angle to telephoto shots. You con trol the zoom rate by the am ount of pressure you place on the buttons.

ital Zoom Enhancement

magnification of the power zoom up to 2 times (to 24-to-1).

Fuzz

corder to focus and adjust to different lighting conditions, much like the human eye.

Automat ic Focusin

full-range focusing from sharp, clear picture in almost all situations. You can also focus the camcorder on close objects for stunning detail.

Zoom Autom atic Fo cusin

— provides a clear, high-resolu-

— lets you go smoothly

— increases the

Logic Circuitr

— enables the cam-

— provides automatic,

/8 inch to infinity for a

— automatically

ustable Fo -

Power Sources

source in dicated o n its ma rkin home's power t compan

Polarization

plu

(a plug having one blade wider than the other). Thi s plug will fit in the power outlet onl cannot in sert the plu the plu

still doesn't fit, contact your electrician to replace your ob solete outlet. Do not defeat the safet plu

. If you need an extension, use a pol arized cord.

Power-Cord Protection

not likel them, pa ceptacles, and the point where the

Lightning

storm, or when it is left unat t ended and unused for l ong peri-

nin ods of time, unplu na or cable s

htning and power- l i ne surges.

Overloadi ng

ral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire

inte or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids

product t hrou points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of an

Servicing

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

openin or other hazards. Refer all servicin

Damage Requiring Service

outlet an d refe r serv icin followin

• When the power-suppl

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate nor m al l

atin

instructions. Adjust only those c ontrols tha t are cover ed

the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of

b other controls ma extensiv e work b to normal operatio n.

• If the prod uct has been dropped or dama

• When the product exh ib i ts a di stinct chan

Replacem ent P art s

sure the servic e technician uses replacement parts specified b the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unaut horized su bstitut ions ma or other hazards.

— Operate this product usin

pe, consult your product dealer or local power

— This product is equipped with a polarized AC line

fully into the outlet, try revers ing the plug. If

to be walked on or pinched by items plac ed on or against

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience re-

— For add ed prot ectio n for t his p rod uct duri n

it from the wall outlet and disconnect the anten-

stem. This will prevent damage to the product due to

— Do not ov er load wall outle ts, exte nsi on co rds, or

— Never push ob jects of an

h openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage

— Do not attempt to service this product

conditions:

result in damage and will often require

a qua lified tec hnic ian to r esto re the p roduc t

— When replac eme nt par ts ar e re quired, be

label. If you are not s ure of your

one way. This is a safety feature. I f you

purpos e of the polari zed

— Rou te po we r-s up pl

exit from the product.

kind on the product.

to qualified service personnel.

—Unplu

to qualifie d se rvi ce per sonne l under t he

cord or plug is damaged.

this product from th e wall

result in fire, electric shock,

only the power

cords so they are

a light-

kind into this

ourself, as

following the oper-

ed in any way.

e in performance.

CAUTION

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Safety Che ck

product, ask the se rvice t echn icia n t o perf orm safe t determine that the product is in proper operatin

Wall or Ceiling Mount

wall or ceilin

Heat

— The product should be situated awa such as r ad iators , he at r e cludin

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

stem is con nec ted t o the vid eo pro duc t, be s ure the a ntenn a

s or cable s a

ainst voltage surges and built-up st at i c charges. Section 810 of the Nati onal Elect rical Code , mation with respect to pro per portin dischar nas-disc har quirements for the

Power Lines

ed in the vicinit

— Upon com pletion of ser vice or repairs to th is

checks to

condition.

— The produc t should be mounted to a

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

from heat sources

isters, stoves, or other products (in-

amplifiers) that produce heat.

— If an outside antenna or cable

stem is grounded so as to p rovide some pr otectio n

ANSI/NFPA 70

, provides inf or-

rounding of the mast and sup-

structure, grounding of the lea d-in wire to an a ntenna

e unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-

e unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-

rounding electrode. See the example below.

— An outside antenna system should not be locat-

of overhead power lines or other electric light or power ci rcuits or wh ere it c an fal l into such power lines or cir cuits. When installin should be taken to keep from touchin power line s or circui ts as conta ct wit h them mi stallin

an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left

an outside ant enna system, ext rem e care

or ap proaching such

ht be fa tal. In -

to a professional antenna installer.

Do not operate the A C adapter/charger with a dam-

aged power-supply cord or pl ug.

vice technician replace them immediatel

Do not us e an ext ension c ord unl ess abs olutely ne c-

essary.

Use of an improper exten si on cord could re sult in

a risk of fire a nd elect ric shock. If

Have a qualified ser-

ou use an extensi on

cord, make sure t hat:

A. The pins on the extension cord’s plu

are the same

number, size , and shap e a s th ose o f th e p ower- su p-

plug on the AC adapter/charger.

B. The extension cord is properl

wired and in good

electric al condition.

C. You use an extension cord with the followin

sizes:

MINIMUM SIZE (AWG GAUGE)

18 Equal to or less than 100

16 Equal to or less than 150

Do not operate the AC adapter/charger if it has

LENGTH OF EXTENSION CORD

(FEET)

received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

Take it to a qualified service techni-

cian.

Do no t disassemble th e AC adapter/charger.

8. a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembl

may result in a risk of elec-

tric shock or fire.

9. To reduce risk of ele ctric shoc k,

unplug the AC adapter/ charger from the wall outlet before attempting any mainten an ce or cleanin g .

wire

Take i t to

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Save these instructions

1. and operati ng instructions for the video produc t’s

safet supplied A C adapter/char

Before using the video product’s AC adapter/ charger

— read all instructions and cautionar adapter/char usin

To reduce risk of injury —

to char batter batteries ma

To reduce risk of damage to the power-supply cord or

plug —

er, battery pack, and the video product

the batte ry pack.

e only the suppl i ed batte ry pack or a replacem ent

pack VM-BP64/BP65/BP66/BP67. Other types of

burst caus i ng person al in j ury and damage.

do not p ull the pow er-supp l the AC adapter/char power-suppl

plug.

— This page contain s im portant

er.

markings on the AC

use the A C adapt er/cha r

cord to disconnect

er from the wall outlet. Pull the

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CONTENTS

Before Yo u Begin ........................................................................................................................... 8

Supplied Accessories ................................................................................................................ 8

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................ 8

Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................. 9

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................... 10

Viewfinder Playback ............................................................................................................ .... 11

Selectin

Preparin

Special Video Recordin

a Power Source .......................................................................................................... 12

Using the Battery Pack .......................................................................................................... . 12

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 12

Attaching the Battery Pack To The Camcorder ................................................................ 13

Removing the Battery Pack From The Camcorder ........................................................... 13

Battery Status Indicators .................................................................................................. 13

Replacing the Battery Pack While Recording ................................................................... 13

Battery Usag e Hint s ....... ......... .......................... ............................................................... 14

Using the AC Adapter/Charger ............................................................................................... 14

Using an Optional DC Adapter ................................................................................................ 15

the Camcorder for Use .............................................................................................. 16

Inserting/Removing a Video Cassette ..................................................................................... 16

Setting the Power Switch ........................................................................................................ 16

Preparing/Adjusting the Viewfinder ......................................................................................... 16

Setup ................................................................................................................................ 17

Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 17

Setting/Changing the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................................................................................. 19

Features ............................................................................................ 20

Auto Focusing ..................................................................................................................... .... 20

Variable Speed Power Zoom .................................................................................................. 20

Macro Focusing ...................................................................................................................... 20

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................ 21

Fade In and Fade Out ............................................................................................................. 21

Review .................................................................................................................................... 22

Camera Search .................. .......... ......... .................................................................................. 22

Auto Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 22

Automatic In d ex .......... .......... ......... .......... ......... ...................................................................... 22

Recording the Date and Time on a Tape ................................................................................ 23

Digital Counter ........................................................................................................................ 23

Counter Memory ............................ .. ..... ..... ..... .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .. ..... .. ..... ..... ...... 23

Tape Remaining ...................................................................................................................... 24

Titler .................................................................................................................................. ...... 24

Creating Titles .................................................................................................................. 24

Editing Titles ..................................................................................................................... 25

Adding Titles While Recording ......................................................................................... 25

Hints for Makin

Lighting ............................................................................................................................. ...... 26

Typical Brightness of Common Situations ........................................................................ 26

Camcorder Moveme n t ................... .......... ........................................................... .................... 27

Zoom In and Zoom Out ........................................................................................................... 27

Better Video Tapes ......................................................................................... 26

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Special VCR Features ................................................................................................................. 28

Visual Search .......................................................................................................................... 28

Fast Forward and Rewind ....................................................................................................... 28

Freeze Frame ......................................................................................................................... 28

Auto Tracking .......................................................................................................................... 28

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape ......................................................................... ....... ....... ....... ..... ... 29

Dubbing to the Camcorder ......................................................................... ....... ....... ..... ... 29

Dubbing from the Camcorder ............................................. ..... ....... ....... ....... ..... ....... ....... . 30

Adding Titles onto an Existing Recording ......................................................................... 31

Audio Editing ........................................................................................................................... 31

Audio/V i d e o Editing ...... ............................................................................................ ............... 32

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ........................................................................................... 34

Using a TV for Playback ........................................................................................................ 34

TV With Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks ............. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. ... .. .. ..... ... .. .. ..... .......................... .. . 34

Standard TV ..................................................................................................................... 35

Playback ............................................................................................................................... ........ 36

Additional Information ............................................................................................................. ... 37

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 37

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 40

Handling .................................................................................................................................. 41

Servicing Your Camcorder ...................................................................................................... 41

Cleaning the Video Heads ...................................................... ....... ....... ....... ....... .......... ....... .. . 42

Erase Protection ..................................................................................................................... 42

Storing Your Video Cassettes ................................................................................................. 42

The FCC Wants You to Know ................ ......... .......... ......... .......... ........................................... 43

Specifications ......................................................................................................................... ..... 44

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has been prepared to help you with initial setup procedures and in the e veryday operation of y our camcorder.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Your camcorder includes the following accessories. Be sure to remove these items before you store the packing material.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

DC Adapter (CMC No. T16-CC70A

plies power to the camcorder from your vehicle’s battery. Use it only in vehicles that have a 12volt negative-ground electrical system.

) — sup-

Batter

and playback during portable operation.

AC Adapter/Char

when used with the auxiliary power cord, supplies power to the camcorder from an AC outlet.

Auxiliar

camcorder to the AC adapter/charger to operate the camcorder from AC power.

Shou lder St rap

to carry the camcorder.

— supplies power for recording

Pack

— charges the battery or,

Power Cord

— lets you connect t he

— provides a convenient way

RF Adapter Kit (CMC No. T16-RF71A)

you play back a tape from the camcorder through a TV that does not have separate audio/ video input jacks. The RF adapter kit includes:

• One RF converter

• One 300- to 75-ohm matching transformer

• One 75-ohm antenna cable

Spar e Batter

Telephoto/Wide An

2339)

Filter Kit (CMC No. (please add))

Pack (CMC No. T16-BP67)

le Lens (CMC No. 16-

— lets

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MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside the camco rder can cause tape jams or vi deo head damage. If the camcorder senses moisture, viewfinder.

TAPE

If first use your camcorder after moving it from a cold area to a warm one, follow these steps.

1. Eject the cassette if one is installed.

flashes in the viewfinder, or when you

TAPE

flashes in the

2. If necessary, slide

3. Let the camcorder sit for about 1 hour before you begin operation.

Caution:

sively hu mid areas.

Avoid using the camcorder in exces-

POWER

OFF

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QUICK START

To eliminate complicated adjustments in most situations, this camcorder has fully automatic features for focus, white balance, and shutter speed. All you need to do is press

The following steps outline the basic procedures for making a recording. In many of the steps, you are directed to a specific section of this manual that contains more detailed information. When operating the camcorder for the first time, read all the steps and the suggested detailed information before you actually begin.

1. Choose and connect a power source. See “Selecting a Power Source” on Page 10.

REC/PAUSE

6. Remove the lens cap and hang it on the hand strap clip.

2. Press

STOP/EJECT

to open the cassette compartment. Insert a standard VHS cassette, and close the compartment. See “Inserting/Removing a Video Cassette” on Page 16.

3. Slide

POWER

CAMERA

. The POWER indicator lights. See “Setting the Power Switch on Page 17.

If there is no cassette in the cam-

Note:

corder,

NO TAPE

appears in the viewfinder. If the cassette has its eraseprotection tab broken off,

TAPE

appears in the viewfinder. See “Erase Protection” on Page 39.

4. Adjust the viewfinder’s position until you can look into it comf ortably when the back of the camcorder rests on your right shoulder. Then adjust the focus control on the eyepiece for the sharpest picture in the viewfinder. See “Preparing/Adjusting the Viewfinder” on Page 14.

5. Place your right hand between the hand strap and the camcorder. Then adjust the hand strap so it fits tightly over your hand.

If the strap is too loose, the cam-

Note:

corder is difficult to handle.

7. Point the camcorder at the desired subje ct, then press

or T on the power zoom control until you see the de sired picture in the viewfinder. See “Variable Speed Power Zoom” on Page 21.

8. To begin recording, press

REC/PAUSE

with

your right middle finger. During recording,

REC

appears in the viewfinder with arrows

above it to show the direction of tape travel.

When about 5 minutes or less

Note:

remain on the tape,

TAPE END

flashes in

the viewfinder.

9. To pause the tape, press

REC/PAUSE

again. The tape pauses, t he arrows disappear, and appears in the viewfinder. To continue recording, press

REC/PAUSE

again.

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Notes:

• To protect the tape and conserve battery power, the camcorder turns itself off if you pause the tape for mo re th an 5 minutes. To turn the camcorder back on, press

PAUSE

REC/

• For more information about recording with your camcorder, be sure to read all the sections under “Special Video Recording Features” on Page 18.

VIEWFINDER PLAYBACK

After you make a recording, you can play it back through the viewfinder. (Of course, you can also

STOP/EJECT

press in any VHS VCR).

, remove the tape, and play it

1. Slide

POWER

VCR

. The POWER indica-

tor lights.

2. Press

REWIND

to return the tape to the beginning or to the place where you want to begin playback. See “Digital Counter” on Page 21.

3. Press

PLAY

and watch the picture in the viewfinder. See “Special VCR Features” on Page 26.

Note: You cannot hear the tape’s audio recording during viewfinder playback. To hear sound, play the tape through a TV/ monitor or on a VCR. See “Connec ting the Camcorder to a TV” on Page 32.

4. Press

5. To remove the cassette, press

STOP/EJECT

to end playback.

STOP/EJECT

again. Note: Except when you are recording, you

can eject a cassette any time power is connected to the camcorder, whether or not the POWER indicator is lighted.

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SELECTING A POWER SOURCE

You can power the camcorder from any of three sources — the sup plied battery pack, the supplied AC adapter/charger, or your vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter, not supplied).

Your camcorder has a built-in recharge-

Note:

able battery in addition to the battery pack. This battery protects the camcorder’s date and time and any titles you created (see “Titler” on Page

22.). You should recharge this battery about every 2 months. To recharge the battery, slide

POWER to OFF

nected to the camcorder for about 24 hours.

and leave a powe r source con-

USING THE BATTERY PACK

You can power the camcorder using the supplied battery pack. Howe ver, you must charge the battery pack before you use it.

Charging the Battery Pack

Caution:

charger to charge the battery pack. Use of any other adapter/charger could damage the battery pack. Also, do not use the AC adapter/charger to charge any battery pack other than the type supplied.

Follow these steps to charge the battery pack with the supplied AC adapter/charger.

Use only the supplied AC adapter/

1. Make sure the auxiliary power cord is not connected to the AC adapter/charger.

The battery pack will not charge if the

Note:

auxiliary power cord is connected to the AC adapter/charger.

2. Align the marks on both sides of the battery pack with the marks on both sides of the AC adapter/charger.

3. Gently press the battery pack against the AC adapter/charger, then slide the battery pack toward you until it locks into place.

Caution:

way onto the AC adapter/charger. Do not force it.

4. Plug the AC adapter/charger ’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. The POWER and CHARGE indicators on the AC adapter/ charger light, and charging begins. When the battery pack is fully charged, the CHARGE indicator turns off.

Caution:

it cools before connecting it to the AC adapter/charger. Otherwise, the CHARGE indicator might not light.

Notes:

• If the POWER and CHARGE indicators

on the AC adapter/charger flash, remo ve the battery pack from the AC adapter/ charger, then re-attach it. If both indicators continue to flash, you need a new battery pack.

The battery pack fits only one

If the battery pack is hot, wait until

To AC Outlet

Alignment Marks

• It takes about 2 ho urs to fully charge the

battery pack, but th e exac t c harging time depends on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack.

5. When the battery pack is fully charged, remove it from the AC a dapter/charger by sliding it away from you. Then disconnect the AC adapter/charger from the AC outlet.

▲

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Attaching the Battery Pack to the Camcorder

Alignment Marks

1. Align the marks on both sides of the battery pack with the marks on the sides of the camcorder.

2. Gently press the battery pack against the camcorder, then slide the battery pack down until it clicks and locks in place.

Caution:

way onto the camcorder. Do not force it.

The battery pack fits only one

tery pack. You might damage the tape if you remove the battery pack during rec ording or playback.

Battery Status Indicators

120050345089

When the battery pack is fully charged, appears in the viewfinder when you slide

CAMERA

As the battery’s power is used, appears in the viewfinder. When the battery is low, blinks in the viewfinder. Then, after a few seconds, the camcorder turns itself off. Recharge the battery pack or power the cam corder from the supplied AC ad apter/charger or an opt ional DC adapter.

You can order additional battery packs

Note:

from your local Radio Sha ck store so you can use one battery while you charge another.

▲

▲ ▲

▲

POW-

▲

Removing the Battery Pack from the Camcorder

BATTERY

1. Slide

POWER

corder.

2. While pressing and holding down slide the battery pack up to remove it.

Caution:

Always stop the t ape and turn off

the camcorder before you remove t he bat-

OFF

to turn off the cam-

BAT TERY

Replacing the Battery Pack While Recording

You can replace the battery pack with a fresh one while recording.

1. If flashes in the viewfinder during

2. If the camcorder is still on, slide

3. Remove the old battery pack and attach a

4. Slide

5. Press

▲

recording, press

REC/PAUSE

recording.

OFF

. The POWER indicator turns off.

Caution:

Be sure the POWER indicator is

off before you remove the battery pack.

fresh one.

POWER

CAMERA

. The POWER

indicator turn s o n.

REC/PAUSE

to continue recording

from the same place as before.

to stop

POWER

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Battery Usage Hints

• Recording with many starts and stops, frequent zooming, and recording in low temperatures might shorten battery life. Be sure to slide

OFF

when not recording.

• Do not use the camcorder with a low or discharged battery pack attached. This might cause the camcorder to automatically stop during recording or playback, possibly damaging the tape, battery pack, and ca mcorder.

• The c amcorder consumes a small am ount of battery power even when

OFF

. If you are not going to use the ca mcorder for a long time, remove the battery pack from the camcorder.

• Recharge the battery pack immediately after you record. Leaving the battery discharged can damage it, preventing further recharging and use.

• If you recharged the battery pack then stored it for a long period of time, recharge it again before you con nect it to the camcorder. Batteries stored for an extended time lose some power, resulting in decreased battery life and recording time.

POWER

on the camcorder to

POWER

is set

USING THE AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER

1. Connect one end of the supplied auxiliary power cord to t he AC adapter/charger’s

OUTPUT

2. Connect the other end of the auxiliary power cord to the the camcorder.

3. Plug the AC adapter/charger ’s power cord into an AC outlet.

Caution:

specially designed for use with your camcorder. Never use it to power any other device

jack.

DC IN

jack on the back of

The supplied AC adapter/charger is

• Recharge the battery pack at least once every 6 months, even when it is not used.

• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

Important:

able lead-acid battery. At the end of the battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection c enters, and mailback programs.

This product contains a recharge-

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USING AN OPTIONAL DC ADAPTER

You can use a DC adapter (CMC No. T16CC70A, not supplied) to power your camcorder.

Cautions:

• Your vehicle must have a 12-volt, negat iveground electrical system.

• The recomm ended DC adapter is specially designed for use with your camcorder. Never use it to power any other device.

• Use only the re commended D C adapter to power the camcorder from your vehicle. Using a DC adapter other than the recommended DC adapter could seriously damage your camcorder and the DC adapter.

• Always connect the DC adapter to the camcorder before you plug it into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the camcorder.

Follow these steps to power the camcorder from your vehicle’s battery:

1. Connect the DC adapter’s barrel plug to the

DC IN

jack on the back of the camcorder.

2. Plug the DC adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

Notes:

• Be sure to p ush the plug c ompletely into

the cigarette-lighter socket.

• Be sure the socket is free from ashes

and other debris.

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PREPARING THE CAMCORDER FOR USE

INSERTING/REMOVING A VIDEO CASSETTE

You can open the cassette compartm ent to insert/remove a video cassette whenever a power source is connected to the camcorde r, whether or not the camcorder is turned on.

1. Press compartment.

2. Insert a VHS cassette into the cassette compartment with the side label facing you and the spine label facing up, then gently press the cassette c ompartment door until it closes.

STOP/EJECT

to open the cassette

SETTING THE POWER SWITCH

While pressing and holding down the red button in the center of video recording or to POWER indicator lights.

POWER

Slide

POWER

OFF

to turn off the camcorder.

, slid e it to

VCR

for playback. The

CAMERA

OFF VIDEOCAM

POWER

for

PREPARING/ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER

Caution:

VHS video cassette into the cassette compartment.

To remove a cassette, press for the cassette compartment door to open, and pull out the cassette.

Caution:

storing the camcorder.

Never insert anything except a

STOP/EJECT

Always remove the cassette before

, wait

The camcorder’s viewfinder is s et to this position at the factory.

Before you carry the camc order by its shoulder strap or store it, return the viewfinder to this position (see “Setup” on Page 17).

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