RCA CC174 Owner's Manual

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Product

Registration .................................... i

Safety Precautions

................................. ii-vii

Optional Accessories ................................

l-7

Accessory Order Form

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

.5-7

First-Time

Operation..

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

.8-15

Powering Your

Camcorder ................

.16-20

Attaching the

Shoulder Strap.. ................ .21

Using the

Cassette Adapter ................ .22-23

RCA Video

Cassettes

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

..24-2 5

Electronic Viewfinder ............................... 26

Displays in Viewfinder

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

,27-29

Date, Time, and Age Displays

............ .30-33

Features

Tape Positioning ......................................

.34

. .

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

Camera Edit -

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

.34

Quick

Review ..........................................

.35

Flying Erase

Head.. ..................................

.35

Auto Head Cleaner

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

..3 5

Microphone..

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

.35

Tally Light ...............................................

,35

Self Timer .................................................

Focusing Your Camcorder..

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

36-37

Power

Zooming ......................................

.38

Fading In and

Out of Scenes.. ..................

.39

Variable

Shutter Speeds..

......................... .40

16x9

Mode.. .............................................

.41

SCENE SELECT AE Modes

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

.42

White

Balance.. ........................................

.43

Time Counter With Memory

Stop.. .........

.44

Tape Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . .._....... 45

Recording and Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playback Features

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49

Playback on TV (or VCR) With

AUDIONIDEO IN Jacks ..,.............,.. 50-5 1

Playback on TV Without

AudiolVideo Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53

Trouble

Checks . . . . . . . . . . .

Design Specifications. Care and Maintenance

Limited Warranty . . . . .

Index (Alphabetical)...

. . e

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

.54-56

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

.58-59

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

.61-63

You have selected a precision-engineered camcorder designed to give you years of performance and enjoyment.

Although your camcorder is very simple to use, it is important that you read and

carefully follow the instructions in this manual until you are completely familiar with the proper operating procedures.

If you should experience a problem, always refer first to “Trouble Checks” on pages 54-56. Many times a simple

solution is all that is needed, and it could save you a costly service call. If your camcorder should require service during the warranty period, refer to page 60 for a description of what we will do and instructions on how to request service.

Mail Your Registration Card Today.

A Product Registration Card is packed with your camcorder. Please fill out the card and return it immediately.

Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to the protection

available under the terms and conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever become necessary.

With your card on file, we can also help you in the event of loss or theft by verifying your ownership.

If you did not receive a Product Registration Card, please contact your dealer.

Attach Sales Receipt Here and File For Future Reference.

To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show your sales receipt (or other evidence of purchase) to your Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter.

Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will have it handy should

service ever be needed. Do not mail your sales receipt to us. File it at home with

your owner’s manual for future reference.

Record Vital Information Here.

No other RCA camcorder has the same

serial number as yours. You will find the serial number and model number on the bottom of your camcorder.

Be sure both numbers are recorded below so that you will have them in case your camcorder is stolen or you need a complete description for identification.

Model No. CC 174 Serial No. Purchase Date: Purchased From:

Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on loo-240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz. It has a polarized plug with one blade of the plug wider than the other. The plug fits in the wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension cord,

use

a polarized cord.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF THE

PLUG TO THE WIDE SLOT OF THE SOCKET, AND INSERT FULLY. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. IF YOU SPILL LIQUID ON THE CAMCORDER OR ADAPTER/CHARGER, DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER’S POWER CORD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND CONSULT AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MOISTURE CAN DAMAGE INTERNAL PARTS. HAVE SERVICE PERFORMED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED RCA COMPACT CAMCORDER SERVICENTER PERSONNEL,

Caution: Read “Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger” on the nent page before using the AC adapter/charger.

&.ItiOIl: Practice electrical safety. Powerline-operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA

certification mark on the accessories themselves and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire.

If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

WARNING

: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or

AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

The symbol of a lightning flash

within a triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure

and which may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock.

An exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature accompanying the

product.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger

Review these operating instructions, then save them for future reference.

Before using the AC adapter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) AC adapter/charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

Caution:

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries type FB 1260, or FB 120. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal

injury and damage.

Do not expose the adapter/charger to

moisture of any kind. Use of an attachment not recommended

or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, disconnect the adapter/charger from the wall outlet by pulling only on the plug, rather than on the cord.

Make sure the cord is located so that it

will not be stepped on, tripped over, or

otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Use of an improper extension cord could

result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If an extension cord must be used, make sure that:

1. Pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the adapter/charger.

2. Extension cord is properly wired

and

in good electrical condition, and

3. Wire size below is met: Length of Extension Minimum

Cord (Feet) AWG Size

Less than or Equal to 100 18

Greater than 100, but less than 150” 16

* Do not operate with an extension

cord longer than 150 feet.

Do not operate adapter/charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace it immediately.

Do not operate adapter/charger if it

has

received a sharp blow, been dropped,

otherwise damaged in any way. Take

to a qualified servicenter. Do not disassemble charger. Take it

an Authorized RCA Compact

Camcorder

Servicenter when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock.

To reduce risk of electric shock,

unplug

charger from outlet before attempting

any

maintenance or cleaning.

Note: FCC regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate.

Caution:

The unauthorized recording of television programs and other materials

may

infringe the rights of others.

In addition

the careful attention

devoted to quality standards in the

manufacture of your video product,

safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. However, safety is your responsibility too.

These pages list important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a camcorder, adapter/charger, and accessory equipment. Please read them carefully before operating your video products.

Installation

Read and Follow InstructionsAll the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the video product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.

Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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

Polarization-This video product is equipped with a polarized altematingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock, do

not use this

polarized plug with an

extension

cord, receptacle, or

other

outlet unless the blades can be

fully

inserted without blade exposure.

you need an extension cord, use

one

with a polarized plug. Power Sources-This video

product

should be operated only from the

type

of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure

the type of power supply available

where you wish to operate the

camcorder, consult your video

dealer

or local power company. For

video

products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,

refer

to the operating instructions. Overloading-Do not overload

wall

outlets or extension cords as this

can

result in a risk of fire or electric

shock.

Overloaded AC outlets or

extension

cords, frayed power cords,

damaged or

cracked wire

insulation, and

broken plugs are

dangerous. They

may result in a

shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation, have it replaced by your service

technician.

Power-Cord Protection-Power-

supply cords should be routed so

that

they are not likely to be walked on pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point

where they exit from the video product.

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page)

8. Ventilation-Slots

and openings in the video products are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect them from overheating. These openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near

or over a radiator or heat register.

This video product should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer’s instructions have been followed.

9. Attachments-Do

not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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10. Water and Moisture-Do

not

use

this video product near water-for example, near a bathtub, wash

bowl,

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a

wet

basement, or near a swimming

pool

and the like.

11. Accessories-Do

not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The

video product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult

well as serious damage to the

video

product. Use this video product

only

with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the

video

product. Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer’s instructions and

use

a mounting accessory

recommended

by the manufacturer.

11A

A video product and cart combination should be moved

with

care. Quick stops, excessive

force,

or uneven surfaces may cause the video product and cart

combination

to overturn.

12. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 8 10 of the National Electrical Code, ANWNFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below.

Example of Antenna Grounding

13. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall against such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact

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

Use

14.

15.

16.

Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Object or Liquid Entry-Never insert objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or “short-out” parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

Lightning or Power Line SurgeFor added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges.

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Service

17.

18.

Servicing-Do not attempt to

service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service-

Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions. A, When the power-supply cord or

plug is damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled, or

objects have fallen into the video product.

C. If the video product has been

exposed to rain or water.

D. If the video product does not

operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

E. If the video product has been

dropped or the case has been damaged.

F. When the video product exhibits a

distinct change in performance-

this indicates a need for service.

19. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the

replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock, or

other hazards.

20. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine

that the video product is in safe operating condition.

21. Lithium Cell Batteries-Must be disposed of properly.

A. Never handle punctured or

leaking cell batteries. May cause burns or personal injury.

B. Can cause death or injury if

swallowed.

C. Keep out of hands of children. If

swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

D. The lithium cell battery may

explode resulting in a fire or chemical bum hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F

(lOO”C), or bum.

vii

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. These 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 olt page 5.

ACO25A Soft Carrying Case

VCClOOO Video Color Control Center

Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your RCA compact VHS camcorder and most accessories. Rugged fabric lined with soft non-abrasive material and generous padding. Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters, adapters, batteries, and tapes.

The VCClOOO is actually two accessories

in one. The color control center allows

you to adjust the color intensity, tint, white balance, and sharpness of tapes being dubbed. This is especially helpful when the original tape was produced in poor lighting conditions or poor color

settings. The second feature, the character generator, lets you create titles that can be recorded on your tapes. This lets you add a professional and/or personal touch to your home videos.

41 qx&icatioris ar~i d&ri$oxis of accessories are’ subject tooh%& without notice.

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FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries

These rechargeable nickel-cadmium

batteries specifically are designed for long

life. The FB 1260 can power your camcorder up to approximately 1 hour, and the FB 120 up to approximately 2 hours (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Both can be recharged with the AC adapter/charger that came with your camcorder.

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS9 1 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB 1260 and PB 120 camcorder batteries. Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually anywhere in the world. A plug adapter may be required in some countries. Charging takes approximately eight hours for the FB 1260 (l-hour battery) and 13 hours for the FB120 (Zhour battery).

VDCSS Color Enhancement Light

This ultra compact 15-watt video light is cordless, light in weight, and includes a

rechargeable battery. The VDC88 provides excellent soft, lush fill light. An extra BP1000 battery also can be ordered.

A VDC085 battery charger is included. This light requires a lCVS14OC shoe mount and grip.

lCVSl4OC Shoe Mount and Grip

This shoe mount and grip

adds stability while shooting. It also provides a shoe mount so additional

accessories, such as the VDC88 color enhancement light, can be used with the

camcorder.

DCCOS DC Car Cord Adapter

This DC car cord adapter enables you to operate your camcorder from your

car, truck, or RV by plugging the car cord directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. The DCC08 is designed specifically to convert

power from a 12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.

Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder.

AC036 Monopod

This monopod gives a flexible alternative to using a traditional tripod. Its rugged compact design provides excellent stability.

It is ideal for all camcorder sizes and photo cameras. It has a quick-release shoe, three-section leg, handstrap, foot step and weighs only 35 ounces.

CRF92 RF Output Adapter

This RF output

adapter is used

with a coaxial RF

cable, such as

AHO65G or

AH066G, to

connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video input jacks) for playback.

If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will also need a 300-75 ohm transformer such as

193983. If your TV has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals, you will need an optional 75-300 ohm transformer such as AH01 1.

Coaxial RF Cable

These RF cables

are

used with the

CRF92

output adapter to

AH065G (6-ft)

connect your

camcorder

AH066G (lo-ft)

to a standard TV

(one

without audio/video

input jacks) for playback. If your

antenna

cable is the flat twin-lead type

attached

two screws, you will also need a

300-75

ohm transformer such as 193983. If

your

TV has 300 ohm VHS screw

terminals,

you will need an optional 75-300 ohm transformer such as AH0 11.

193983 Cable Transformer

This 300-to-75 ohm transformer is used to

connect a standard (300 ohm) antenna twin-lead to a standard round 75-ohm connector.

AH01 1 Cable Transformer

This 75-to-300 ohm

transformer is used

connect a standard 75-ohm antenna

cable

(such as AH065G or AH066G) to the

300-ohm screw terminals on a TV.

All specifications and ,descriptions of accessories are subject tbc&nge

j ,I

without notice, ;

,, ,r

Using the Optional AC035 Super Lightweight Tripod

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod,

release mount makes it easy to attach or

such as AC035, will keep the camcorder

remove the camcorder. The grooved,

steady and produce excellent video

tubular 3-section leg design folds down to

results.

23-112” when not in use and weighs only

This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides

3-l/2 lbs. Rubber feet allow for sure

smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-

footing.

Order Form for Camcorder Model CC174

Coaxial RF Cable

IAH065G / % 699 )

Coaxial RF Cable IAH066G I$ 8.997

A( 3 Battery Charger ICPS91

59.95

RF Output Adaoter ICRF92

! $ 52.30

DC Car Cord Adanter IDCCOI

3 $ 74.95

Rechargeable Batterv (2 Hr.)

,x I

IFB120 1:

$ 59.95

Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr.) FB1260 $ 49.95 Audio/video Output Cable VAA016 $ 14.95 Cassette Adapter VCAl15 $ 49.95 Video Color Control Cente :r vcc1000

$349.00

Color Enhancement Light

IVDC~I

$ 79.95

-----------------~-----------~-----,----------------------.

Replacement Bulb (15 watt)

for VDC88 Light

------------- ------------_ Extra Battery for VDC88 Light BP1000 $ 29.95

---------- ---------- ----- .---..- ---- -------- _______ Battery Charger for BP1000 VDC085 $ 18.95

Shoe Mount and Grip lCvS14OC $ 59.95 300-75 Cable Transformer

193983

6.95

AC Adapter/Charger

217010 $159.95

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum

Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Sales Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Total Amount Enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or cash.

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or MasterCard by

filling in below

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completely.

Allow 8 weeks for delivery.

All accessories are subject to availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

telephone or direct-by-mail.

United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your

Visa or MasterCard ready and call the

toll-free number listed below between

8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.

l-800-338-0376

Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If ever it

is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel.

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

For more information on these accessories (or current prices), write

the following address:

Video Accessories Customer

Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics,

Inc.

Distributor & Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

International Orders This offer is valid only in the United

States and Canada. For international orders, please send your request for a price quotation (not an order) to:

International Customer Service Thomson Consumer Electronics,

Inc.

Distributor & Special Products 2000 Clements Bridge Rd Deptford, NJ USA 08096-2088

RCA Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks. PA 17573

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

Remove all the accessories and information papers that came packed with the camcorder.

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. If any of the items are missing or appear damaged, contact your RCA dealer immediately.

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Part No. FB1260

Shoulder Strap Part No. ACSO91

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 217010

Audio/Video Output Cable Part No. VAA016

Clock Battery J-Volt Micro Lithium Cell-Maxell No. CR2025 is available from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of another cell presents a risk of fire or explosion.

Cassette Adapter Part No. VCAllJ

Cassette Adapter Battery (Size “AA”

1.5 Volt)

2. Attach a power supply.

Adapter/Charger

To AC 100-24OV, SO/60 Hz

Adapter/Charger

Reference Marks

Power Connector

Connect the power connector’s small plug into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger. Align the reference mark on the power connector with the mark on the camcorder. Hold the power connector flush against the

back of the camcorder, and slide it in the direction of the arrow as shown. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into an operating outlet. The adapter/charger’s POWER indicator will light.

.__~ -__~--.

Charged Battery*

Match the reference mark on the battery to the reference mark on the camcorder. Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

* The battery must be charged before it

can be used the first time. Details are on

page

18.

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TC-ZOiTC-30

Switch

PUSH

Here to Close

Cassette Compartment Door

3. Insert a tape.

Slide the EJECT switch.

Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.

Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window

facing out.

Press on the area labeled PUSH until

the door locks into place.

4. Select a recording speed (SP or EP) with the SP/EP switch.

SP - Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

EP - Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP

(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). EP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback.

5. Set the tape length

TC-2O/TC-30

switch.

This switch must be set for the camcorder to correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the

tape

in the camcorder.

Select TC-20 if you are using a

tape

with 20 minutes or less recording time when using SP recording

speed.

Select TC-30 if you are using a

tape

with more than 20 minutes

recording

time when using SP recording

speed.

ndstrap Velcro Strip

6. Adjust the handstrap to fit

7. Remove the lens cap and

your hand. attach it to the handstrap.

Lift the flap on the hand strap and

Press the tabs on either side of

the

separate the velcro strip.

lens cap to remove it from the

lens.

Insert your hand, adjust the strap to

Attach the cap to the lens cap

holder

fit snugly, and refasten the strap.

on the handstrap.

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page)

Eyepiece Focus Control

‘klly Light

8. Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA.

The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA) or play back tapes (PLAY).

9. ‘b-n on the power.

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER

indicator will light, and the camcorder will enter the recordpause mode. PA USE and - appear in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in the record-pause

mode.

CAMERA/PLAY Switch

POWER

M!!

Switch and

. .

10. Set the controls to automatic.

Press the AUTO button to set white balance, shutter speed, and focus

automatic.

11. Adjust the viewfinder and

eyepiece focus control.

Rotate the viewfinder into a comfortable operating position.

Turn the eyepiece focus control

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.

PLAY Button

REW Button,

TOP Button *

POWER Switch and Indica CAMERA/PLAY Swi

Thumb Trigger

12. Start and stop recording.

Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. The tally light

will light when the camcorder is recording.

Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the record-

pause mode (PA USE and -

appear in the viewfinder). The

camcorder will automatically turn

off if it remains in the recordpause mode for five minutes.

13. Play back what you have recorded.

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch

in the PLAY position.

Press the REW button to rewind

the tape.

Press the PLAY button to play back

the tape in the electronic viewfinder.

Press the STOP button when you are finished playing back the tape.

Details on viewfinder playback are on pages 48-49.

14. Slide the POWER switch to turn off the camcorder.

The POWER indicator will turn off.

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15. Review camcorder’s operating controls.

C. MEMORY Button

C. RESET But

TC2O/TC30 Swi

DATE/TIME AZIJ. SET + and - Buttons Also TZUCKZNG + and - Buttons

DATE/TIME ADJ. MODE Butto

DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT Butto

DZSPLAY Button

FOCUS FAR and NEAR Buttons

CAMERA/PZAY

OWER Switch

and Indicator

FF/EDZT SEARCH

IT SEARCH

Cassette Door PUSH here to close.

FOCUS Button

MAN W/B (Manua White Balance) Button

SCENE SELECTAE Dial

SHUTTER Button

SELF TIMER Button

STOP Button

Attach Battery or

Power Connector

for AC Adapter/

Charger Here

RELEASE Tri=er

Jf ’

BATTERY Thumb

&andstrao

Switch

Shoulder Strap

AV OUT Connector

Attachment Ring

irap

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

To AC 10024OV,

POWER Indicator

BATTFRY RELEASE Button

The adapter/charger’s power connector 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 be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery. You may need a plug adapter in some countries. Consult your RCA dealer. If an adapter is required, be sure to purchase it before traveling. The adapter can be hard to find in foreign countries.

To Attach the Adapter/Charger

1. Connect the power connector’s small plug into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.

2. Hold the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder, and slide it to the right in the direction of the arrow as shown.

3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (lOO-24OV, 50160Hz).

4. If the adapter/charger is properly connected, its POWER indicator

will

light.

Using an optional plug adapter An optional plug adapter may be

required

in some countries.

o*y@’ @I

Plug Adapter

AC IOO-240V

1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the AC plug adapter.

2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet.

To Remove the Adapter/Charger

1. Unplug the adapter/charger from

the

wall outlet.

2. Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button on the camcorder

while sliding the power connector

the left and off the camcorder.

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged

as described

the next page

before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 45 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause).

When using the battery to power the camcorder, turn the camcorder off during

recording breaks to conserve the battery’s power. Slide the switch again and press the thumb trigger when you are ready to resume recording.

Note: The small marker switch on the top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.

WER

Switch and Indicator

Marker Switch

WARNING: NICKEL CA?MIUM

BATTERY

MUST &E DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

RELEASE

Button

Attaching the Charged Battery Removing the Battery If the power connector is attached to the Press and hold the

BATTERY RELEASE

camcorder, remove it before attaching the

button on the camcorder while sliding the

battery. Also, install the lithium clock

battery to the left and off the camcorder.

cell before attaching the battery pack.

Details on

page 30.- - -

1. Align the reference mark on the battery with the mark on the back of the camcorder.

2. Hold the battery flush against the camcorder and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

3. Slide the

POWER

switch to turn on the

camcorder. The

POWER

indicator will

light.

AlTENTION: The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. AI the end of its useful lifwnder various slate and local laws,it may be illegal (0 dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

(continued)

CHG

Indicator

Hold Battery Flush and

Reference Marks

To AC Wall Outlet 100.24(

Volts, 50/60 Hz.

arger

Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn the& Upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.

Charging the Battery If the power connector is attached to the

DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger, remove its plug.

1. Align the reference mark on the battery with the mark on the adapter/charger.

2. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the

direction of the arrow.

3. Plug the adapter/charger into the nearest AC outlet (loo-24OV, 50/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properly connected, the adapter/charger’s CHG (charge) indicator will light. 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.

5. After the battery is charged, the END _ indicator will light.

6. Remove the charged battery by sliding

it off the adapter/charger.

7. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder.

Using the

REFRESH

Switch

The REFRESH switch allows you to

“refresh” the battery by completely discharging it. The battery will provide increased operation time if you “refresh” it before each charging.

1. Attach the battery to the adapter/charger.

2. Press the REFRESH switch. The REFRESH indicator will light, and the

battery will begin discharging.

3. When discharging is completed, the REFRESH indicator will turn off, and

the CHG indicator will light. The battery will then charge.

4. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light. Remove the battery from the adapter/charger.

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Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

(continued)

Battery Level Indicator The battery level indicator will appear in

the camcorder’s viewfinder when the battery needs to be recharged.

Battery Level

Indicator

L’__

When this indicator appears, slide

the

POWER switch to turn off the

camcorder

before replacing the battery. After replacing the battery, slide the

POWER

switch again to place the camcorder

the record-pause mode. The battery level indicator will not

recorded on the tape when it appears

the viewfinder.

Display in Viewfinder

Battery Information

Recharging takes approximately ‘70 minutes for the battery depending on its 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, it is time to replace the battery.

If the CHG indicator starts flashing, the battery pack has become too hot. Remove the battery and let it cool down.

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 cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

Battery Care and Storage

The nickel cadmium battery will

provide better service and increased operation time if you “refresh” it

before

each charging.

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 in

the

temperature range of 50-95°F

(lo-35C)

to prevent damage.

Do not operate the battery at

temperatures below 32°F (OC) or

above

104°F (40C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.

Store the battery at normal room

temperature.

Optional RCA DC Car Cord Adapter

The optional RCA DCC08 DC car cord shown on page 2 allows you to power

Qudious: ‘The DCCO8 i~‘d@gnt&& ti

your camcorder from the cigarette lighter

used only x&h ,v~h&les $&ins n@tive’

socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts

grottndeltitical systertk 1‘ ‘,

la-volts to a 6-volt output.

Use only RCA & c&xi ‘$a@~ IX&S.

with this &.&xd&-.~ USA of a’~$ ~tl+r’

Note: Consult the installation and operating

instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for

car

cord

adapt& &ty da+@@ fh$;

complete operating instructions.

camcord&&l ‘ccdid your w&&x@.

Using the RCA DCCOS DC Car Cord Adapter

Power Switch

Ciearette

Optional DCCOS Car Cord Adapter

1. Slide the POWER switch to turn off the camcorder. POWER indicator turns off.

2. If the battery is attached to the camcorder, remove it.

3. Hold the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and slide it to the right in the direction of the arrow as shown.

4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out

of the socket.

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. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. POWER indicator turns on.

1. If the strap keeper is over a double section 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 above.

2. Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring. Then thread the end of the strap back

through the keeper and buckle. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

3. Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring.

4. Adjust the shoulder strap to the

desired

length. Then slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the

strap

from slipping.

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.

Insert the cassette adapter into the

VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.

Install the cassette adapter’s battery.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Install the supplied “AA” battery so the positive (+) and negative (-) ends align properly with the (+) and (-> terminals in the battery compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

Insert the cassette into the cassette adapter.

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.

Cassette Compartment Lid

EJECT

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.

Slide the EJECT switch to the right to open the cassette compartment lid.

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.

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Insert the cassette into the cassette adapter.

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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 sound

while the tape loads. The adapter’s load

detector will automatically retract into the adapter.

Caution:

If the jdqd detectqr is still extending frani the side of the cassette adapter z&r you ha,ve attempted to load

the cassette, the cas$$te loading is not complete; Try to load the cassetie again. Attempting‘to insert thi: ctiss#te’&-$er into a VCR with the load de&t& extending may ca&$ dtiage to the cassette adapter and/or VCR.

Remove the cassette from the

cassette adapter.

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 cassette compartment lid opens.

Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette up and remove it from the adapter.

Gently close the adapter’s cassette compartment lid.

We recommend that RCA cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes is of high-quality formulation. It has been manufactured to our critical specifications for excellent performance. Use of tape not meeting

these specifications could considerably reduce the performance of your camcorder.

Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in

Erask Protection-Safety Tab

You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it.

A.To prevent erasing a recording you

want to keep, break off the cassette’s safety tab.

B. To record again on the cassette, cover

the hole with vinyl tape.

Recoiding Speeds and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (EP). Select the recording speed with the EP/SP’switch. The selected speed will be displayed in the viewfinder.

EP -: Extended play provides three

times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). EP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback. This may not be noticeable.

SP -~Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise), but the

shortest recording time (20 minutes

with a TC-20 tape).

a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered

normal maintenance. The automatic head-cleaning system

minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.

B. Cover hole

A. Remove

safety tab.

Listed below are the maximum SP and EP recording times for popular VHS-C

cassettes.

Recording Time

Cassette

SP EP

TC-20

20 Min. 60 Min.

TC-30

30 Min. 90 Min.

TC-40

40 Min. 120 Min.*

* Will probably be available soon.

Door

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.

Tape Wheel

Cassette Care and Storage

When you are finished with a cassette,

rewind it, and remove it from the camcorder.

Label your cassettes before storing them.

Store cassettes vertically in their

protective boxes 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 dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and

Caution:

insert the

cassette

oniy

,one w&y

with

the tape

wheel

facing up

and

the tap

win-

clovif

facing

O#L’Tl$ c&et&

should

slide

easily

into the

com-

partment.

not force

the

c&sette.

1. Attach a power supply. Then

slide

release the EJECT switch to

open

cassette compartment.

2. Insert or remove the cassette.

3. Close the cassette compartment

door

by pressing on the area of the

cassette

compartment door labeled PUSH it locks into place.

will cause excessive wear on the

tape

and the camcorder’s recording or playback heads.

Keep the cassette away from

strong

magnetic fields such as electric

motors

and other devices.

Do not use cassettes with

damaged

spliced tape.

Do not use a cassette if it has

been

damaged or exposed to moisture. tape may jam and/or damage your camcorder.

The camcorder’s electronic viewfinder is camcorder when recording. The a miniature black-and-white monitor that

viewfinder can also be used for

viewing

displays the picture seen by the

the tape during playback.

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 focusing on one of the viewfinder’s

on-screen displays (such as the time counter display). Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece

focus

control for your vision. The eyepiece focus control does not

affect

the focus of the picture actually

recorded

by the camcorder.

Tilt Adjustment

For convenient viewing, you can rotate

the viewfinder about 180”.

180’ Tilt

1 Focus

Indicators

2 Shutter -- S

4 0 0 0 ‘Ah l d

Speed Indicator

4 Low

Battery Indicator

5 Lithium

Cell

Indicator

Displays in Viewfinder

”

1 Focus Indicators

Auto Focus: Center the object you want the camcorder to focus on inside the framed detection area.

Manual Focus Indicators ( .I I) appear when manual focus is selected. The CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in the CAMERA

position.

Low-Contrast Indicators (- ?a:*{ -) appear when there is not enough light to record at the higher shutter speed or when the auto-focus feature cannot focus properly.

Details are on pages 36-37.

2 Shutter Speed Indicator

The shutter speed indicator appears for the shutter speed selected with the SHUTTER button. The CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

Details are on page 40.

3 Dew Warning Indicator

The dew indicator appears when excessive moisture (condensation) has entered the camcorder. The camcorder will not operate when this indicator appears. Place the

camcorder in a warm, dry area until the dew indicator disappears.

When the dew indicator disappears

from the viewfinder, the camcorder will operate.

4 Low Battery Indicator

This indicator appears when it is time to recharge the battery.

Details are on page 19.

5 Lithium Cell Indicator

This indicator appears when the clock cell has not been installed or it needs to be replaced.

Details are on page 30.

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6 FADER

Indicator.

=PAUSE=

9OMIN \

Memory Stop

7 Scene 'FADER

Tape Time

Select

TWILIGHT

015s ‘0 12

AE Indicator

DEC

199&3

Remaining Display

13 Self-Timer

8 White

Indicator

5700K

Balance Indicator

DEC 25.93

AM 10:35'

6YllM

Indicators

Displays in Viewfinder

6 FADER Indicator

FADER appears when you press

the FADER button.

FADER flashes when the camcorder is fading in or out.

The CAMERA/ PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

Details are on page 39.

7 Scene Select AE Indicators

The indicator for the mode selected

with the SCENE SELECT AE dial. appears here.

The CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

Details are on page 42.

8 White Balance Indicators

The indicator for the manual white balance selected with the MAN W/B

(manual white balance) button appears here.

No indicator appears for automatic white balance.

The CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

8 Details are on page 43.

9 Status, Cassette Warning (-I&$),

and

TAPE END

Indicators

The REC indicator appears here when the camcorder is recording.

The EPAUSEE

and - indicators appear when the camcorder is in the record-pause mode.

The -I$& indicator flashes when the

CAMERA/PLAY switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab has

been removed from the cassette.

The -&- indicator also flashes when

the CAMERA/PLAY switch is set to

CAMERA and there is no cassette

in the camcorder.

TAPE END appears when the end of the tape is reached during recording or a cassette is inserted

with its tape already at the end.

@ Tape Speed Indicator

(SP

EP)

The tape speed selected with the

SP/EP switch appears here.

Details are on page 24.

@Elapsed Time-Counter with

Memory Stop

The time counter automatically appears here during the record and playback modes. It is not recorded

on the tape.

An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is turned on.

@ Tape Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is

automatically displayed in the viewfinder.

The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

Details are on page 45.

13 Self-Timer Indicator

This indicator appears when the camcorder has been set for selftimer recording.

Details are on page 35.

14 Date, Time, and Age Indicators

Whenever these indicators appear in the viewfinder, they will be recorded on the tape.

The date, time, and age must be set, and the CAMERA/PLAY switch

must be in CAMERA.

Details are on pages 30-33.

Details are on page 44.

After the date, time, and ages have been set, they can be displayed and recorded on

your tapes. The clock cell must be installed.

CAMERA/Pm Y

Switch in

CAMERA

DATE/TIME ADJ. SET + and - Buttons

DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT Button

DISPLAY Button.

POWER Switch

Install the clock lithium cell.

The clock cell indicator & will appear in the viewfinder when the cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced. The cell should last approximately one year.

1. Make sure the camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder.

2. Press the release tab of the clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment.

3. Insert the clock cell with the “+” terminal facing out.

4. Close the compartment cover. It will click into place.

Set the Date, Time, and Age(s).

1. Install the clock cell

2. Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA.

3. Attach a power supply, and slide the

POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

4. Press the DISPLAY button. The date

and time display appear with a flashing cursor on the month. The flashing cursor lets you know which part of the

display you are setting.

5. Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME

ADJ. SET + or - button until the

correct month appears.

6. Press the DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT button to move the flashing cursor to the next part of the display.

Note: Press and hold the button to rapidly advance the flashing cursor.

7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have entered the correct month, day, year, hour (including AM or PM}, and minutes.

Note: The clock begins when the minute digits stop flashing. The clock does not keep time while any digits are flashing.

&After the date and time have been set,

you can enter two birth dates into

memory. After you enter the birth dates, the current ages can be displayed and recorded.

Press the DATE/TME ADJ. SELECT button to access the age display feature. The month will flash first.

9.Press the DATE/TIME ADJ. SET + or-button until the correct month of birth appears.

lO.Repeat steps 8 and 9 until you have

set the month, day, and year of two birth dates.

Note: Press the DATlQTlME ADJ. MODE button to clear the age setting.

11 .Once all features have been set, press

DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT. All flashing will stop and the date will be displayed for about three seconds.

Notes

The age will be displayed in days (10D) for ages under one month.

The age will be displayed in months (1144) for ages from one to eleven months.

The age will be displayed in years and months (6Y11M) from one year to six years and eleven months.

The age will be displayed in years (5OY) for ages from seven years and older (up to 99 years).

To Correct the Displays

Press the DISPLAY button to display the time and date, or press the AGE button to display the age. Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT button to

select the item you want to change.

Press the DATmIME ADJ. SET + or button to enter the correct digit(s). Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT button to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock.

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CAMERA/PLAY

Switch in

CAMERA

Select the date, time, and/or age display you want to record on your tape.

The clock cell must be installed and the date, time, and ages set before they can be selected and recorded.

1. Place the CAMERALPLA Y switch in CAMERA.

2. Attach a power supply, and slide the

POWER switch to turn on the

camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

3. Press the DATl2TlME ADJ. MODE

button to select one of the displays. Note: Press the

AGE

button to select the

fast age, second age, or no age.

Date and Age Display: The date and age will be displayed and recorded.

Auto Date: The date will be automatically recorded.

Auto Date Titler Display: The date is automatically recorded across the center approximately four times larger than the normal displays.

Age Display: Only the age will be displayed and recorded. Press the

AGE button to record the other age.

Time and Age Display: The time and age will be displayed and recorded.

Date and Time: The date and time will be displayed and recorded.

TV On-Screen Display: The viewfinder displays will appear on the screen of a TV connected to the

camcorder during the record-pause mode.

To record the date, time, and/or age display on your tape.

1. During recording, press the DISPLAY button to display the mode you have selected in the viewfinder. If the mode you select contains an age, place the camcorder in the record-pause mode and repeatedly press the AGE button to select the first age, second age, or no

The display mode has been

changed.

The tape has been changed or the tape compartment opened.

2. Press the DISPLAY button to

remove

the display from the electronic viewfinder. The display will not be recorded on the tape.

age. The mode you select will be recorded whenever it appears in the electronic viewfinder. If you have selected one of the auto modes (AUTO DATE or auto date titler), it will automatically appear, be recorded for five seconds, and then disappear whenever:

The date, time, or birthday(s) have been set or changed.

CAMERA/PM Y Swiicj~

Switch

cator

FF/EDIT SEARCH +

REW/EDIT

SEARCH -

Q. (Quick) REVIEW Button

SELF TIMER Button

Tape Positioning

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in PLAY and press the STOP button.

Press and quickly release the REW/

EDIT SEARCH - or FF/EDIT

SEARCH + button to rewind or fastforward the tape. Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

Press and hold the REW/EDIT

SEARCH - or FF/EDIT SEARCH + button more than two seconds for highspeed rewind or fast forward.

Note: The

time counter does not operate

during high-speed rewind or fast forward.

Camera Edit

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in the record-pause mode. The CAMERA/ PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

Press and hold the REW/EDIT

SEARCH - button to search visually the recorded tape in reverse.

Press and hold the FF/EDIT

SEARCH + button to search visually forward on the recorded tape.

Release the button to have the camcorder return to the record-pause mode at that point on the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start recording at this point.

Quick Review

Press the Q. (quick) REVIEW button when the camcorder is in the recordpause mode to review the last few

seconds of a recording. The CAMERA/

PLAY switch must be in CAMERA. The camcorder will play back the last

few seconds of the recording, return the tape to its previous position, and return to the record-pause mode.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”).

This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur at the beginning and end of recordings made on camcorders not having a flying erase head.

Auto Head Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic headcleaning system. Whenever a cassette is inserted or removed, the automatic headcleaning system is activated.

The automatic head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter.

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to

sounds coming from the direction the

lens is pointed.

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording. The tally light flashes during the self-timer recording mode.

Self Timer

The self-timer feature delays recording

for 15 seconds after the thumb trigger is pressed. This lets the operator join the picture. Mounting the camcorder on a

tripod, such as AC035 shown on page 4,

will keep the camcorder steady.

To use the self timer

1. Turn on the camcorder, and place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA.

2. Press the SELF TIMER button. The 15s indicator will appear in the

viewfinder.

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t315s

SelfTimer Indicator

Display in Viewfinder

3. Press the thumb trigger. The tally light

and-

indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds before recording begins.

REC will appear in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when recording begins.

To turn the self-timer off

Press the SELF TIMER button. If the tally light and -

indicator are flashing,

press the thumb trigger, and then press the SELF TIMER button.

Power Zoom

“~>9 and “T”

CAMERA/PLAY

Switch in

CAMERA

FOCUS FAR

and

NEAR

Buttons

AUTO

Button

Auto Focus

Macro Focus

During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically and the auto-focus

detection frame will appear in the center of the viewfinder. The area within the detection frame is used to detect focus. Center the object that you want the camcorder to focus on in this frame.

The auto-focus system may be used for

recording subjects very close to the camcorder. Increased illumination may produce better results.

1. Press the power zoom button labeled “w” until the lens is completely zoomed out.

Press the AUTO button to turn on the auto feature. Manual focus will not operate.

2. Position the subject or scene in the center of the viewfinder.

Press the FOCUS button to switch

between automatic and manual focus. Notes: The low-contrast indicator (iki)

in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping. Focus the camcorder manually.

If the camcorder has been zoomed in on the subject and the auto-focus system cannot achieve proper focus, the camcorder will automatically zoom out. This may allow the focus system to focus properly. If proper focus still cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually.

Caution: During recordmg”Pauses,

“.’

light entering the camcorder

~111

operate

the auto-focus fqatuk and

consume

batte~pow@. :

Manual Focus

Detection Frame 1 :

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Display in Viewfinder

Manual Focus

Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.

1. Press the FOCUS button to turn on manual focus. The ( AA A) indicators appear in the electronic viewfinder.

2. Press the power zoom button labeled “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.

3. Press the FOCUS FAR or NEAR button to display a clear picture in the center of the viewfinder. The 4 or F indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any farther, the (A) indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, the (A) indicator will flash.

4. To turn off manual focus, press the FOCUS or AUTO button.

Some conditions that may require the

use

of manual focusing during recording

are:

When recording a subject through a

window.

When recording a subject having a

foreground and a background that is

far

away.

When recording two subjects at

different

distances that overlap in the same

scene.

When the subject is not in the center

the electronic viewfinder.

When recording in low-light

situations.

When recording a scene with fast

motions, like a tennis swing.

The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close-ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing one of the power zoom buttons on the camcorder.

Power Zoom Buttons

T = Telephoto

= Wide Angle

The zoom buttons on the camcorder are easily controlled by your index and

middle fingers when you hold the

camcorder through the handstrap.

Press the button labeled T to move the

lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction.

Note:

If you have zoomed in on low-contrast

subjects while recording

and the automatic

focus system cannot attain proper focus, the

camcorder will automatically zoom out, and the low-contrast ( ,+ ) indicator will appear in the viewfinder.

Press the button labeled W to move the

lens in the wide-angle direction.

You can add a professionaltouch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. The picture will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of the fade

automatically controlled by the camcorder.

CAMERA/PLAY Switch

Fade In

1. Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA.

2. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light. The camcorder will enter

the record-pause mode. Center the subject or scene that you want to record in the electronic viewfinder.

3. Press the FADER button. FADER will appear in the electronic viewfinder.

4. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The screen turns blank and the camcorder will automatically fade into the scene you have selected. FADER flashes in the electronic

viewfinder while the camcorder is fading in.

FADER Indicator: Fade feature turned on. FADER Indicator Flashing: Fading in process.

FADER

Display in Viewfinder

FADER Button

Fade Out

1. During recording, press the FADER button. FADER will appear in the electronic viewfinder.

2. Press the thumb trigger to stop recording. The camcorder will

automatically fade out of the scene and enter the record-pause mode.

FADER flashes in the electronic

viewfinder while the camcorder is fading out.

Note: When recording using the MONOCHROME setting on the

SCENE

SELECT AE dial, the screen will become

slightly reddish during fading.

CAMERA/PLAY Switch in CAMERA

AUTO Button

L SHUTTER Button

The higher shutter speeds are recommended when you are taping fast-moving action outdoors that you plan to view using “stop-action pause” or slow-motion on a VCR. The higher shutter speeds produce better special effects performance.

Because your camcorder has a variable shutter, you can choose a shutter speed of

l/60, l/100, l/250, l/500, l/1000, l/2000, l/4000, or l/8000 second.

Notes: A tape recorded at the higher shutter speed may not show movement and change of scene as smoothly as recordings at the normal

l/60

second speed.

For indoor high-speed shutter recording, you may find that additional halogen or tungsten lighting is required. Use of fluorescent, mercury vapor, or sodium lighting may cause a “flickering” effect.

Using Higher Shutter Speeds

During recording, press the

SHU7TER

button to select a higher shutter speed.

The indicator for the shutter speed selected (S60, SlOO, S250, S500,

SlOOO, S2000, S4000,

SSOOO)

appears in the electronic viewfinder.

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When you are finished recording the fast-moving action, press the

SHUTTER

button to select auto

(no display), or press the

AUTO

button.

New 16x9 TV Screen

A new 16x9 TV format will be introduced that provides a 30% wider picture.

Standard Shape TV Screen

The camcorder has a 16x9 recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16x9 format. When the 16x9 mode is activated, the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known as “letter box” recording.

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To record using the 16x9 mode

CAMERA/PLAY Switch in CAMERA

16x9 Button

1. During recording, press the 16x9 2. Press the 16x9 button again to turn off button to activate the 16x9 mode.

the 16x9 mode.

The SCENE SELECT AE dial lets you

select one of several

different effects for

creative recording.

Turn the dial to select

the effect you want. The indicator for the effect you select will appear in the viewfinder. Set the dial to OFF for

normal recording.

CAMERA/PLAY Switch in CAME@

SCENE SELECT AE Dial

Mode

sports

Indicator Uses

AE Use when playing back recording on a VCR

SPORTS

featuring special effects, such as pause or slowmotion. Uses high shutter speeds to clearly capture fast-moving action with less blurring.

Portrait

AE Use for portraits. Reduces depth-of-field so

PORTRAIT

background becomes blurry while subject remains clearly focused.

Back-Light

B-LIT

Use when the subject is in front of a window or with the sun to their back. Compensates for subjects appearing too dark because of backlighting.

Front-Light

F-LIT

Use for weddings, stage plays, etc. Compensates for subjects that appear washed-

out because of front spot lighting.

Twilight

TWILIGHT

5700K

Use for recording in low-light situations such as sunrise or sunset or when shooting scenes

including fireworks or neon signs. Focus is set to infinity, white balance is set to 57OOK, and

shutter speed is set to automatic. Each of these

features also can be manually adjusted.

Monochrome

MONOTONE

Use to give effect of old movies. Records in

black-and-white with brown tones. Use with the 16x9 mode to create a movie effect.

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, you may want to make manual adjustments.

MAN W/B (Manual White

Balance) Button

To Adjust White Balance Indicator Find the situation that matches the

lighting conditions under which you will be recording.

1. Repeatedly press the MAN W/B button to display the indicator for the

situation you have selected.

2. To have the camcorder automatically control white balance, repeatedly press the MAN W/B button until no white balance indicator appears in the electronic viewfinder (or press the

A UT0 button).

65OOK Cloudy day-makes recorded

pictures less bluish.

57OOK Sunny day-makes recorded

pictures slightly less bluish.

44OOK Sunset-makes recorded

pictures less bluish.

3 1OOK

Halogen lamp-select when using a video light.

1 Under warm white fluorescent

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.

g -1

lights-regular type lighting in department stores, grocery stores, etc.

Under bulb-lamp-color fluores-

g-2 cent lights-high grade type light-

ing in electronics stores, etc.

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Under cool white lighting fluorescent lights-regular

lightin;

in offices, etc.

Under high grade fluorescent

g-4 lights-high color temperature

lighting-nearly day light.

Under highest-grade fluorescent

g-5 lights-higher color temperature

lighting-almost day light.

None

Automatic white balance.

White Balance

Indicator -

REC

r-7

5700K

Display in Viewfinder

Situation

Time Counter The time-counter display shows the

actual time elapsed when recording a program or playing back a segment of a prerecorded tape.

The time counter also helps you quickly locate the end of programs. Note the time counter reading when you finish

recording or playing back a tape. For example, you recorded for 10 minutes. Later, you want to locate the end of your recording-insert the tape, display the

time counter, and fast forward the tape until the time counter reads “0: 1O:OO”.

Memory-Stop Feature The memory-stop feature helps you

locate a certain point on the tape. This is useful if you want to review a section immediately after recording or return to the same place on the tape several times during playback. When memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically

during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:OO:OO.

1. Press the C. MEMORY button to turn the time counter’s memory stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M appears before the time counter in the viewfinder.

M 0:OO:

Time Counter Display with Memory Stop Turned On

Viewfinder Display

3. Continue to record or play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the thumb trigger to stop recording, or the STOP button to

stop playing back the tape.

4. Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in PLAY. Press and release the REW button. The tape will rewind to the time counter reading of M 0:OO:OO.

Notes:

Whenever the time counter is displayed, you can reset it to M 0:OO:OO by pressing the C. RESET button.

Whenever memory stop is on, the camcorder will stop rewinding or fast forwarding when the counter reaches A4 0:OO:OO. To continue rewinding or fast forwarding, press the REW or FF button again.

The time counter does not operate during high-speed rewind or fast-forward operation.

The time counter’s memory is automatically cancelled when the power supply is disconnected.

2. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, and press the C. RESET

button to set the time counter to M 0:OO:OO.

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed in the viewfinder. The

TC-2O/TC-30

switch must be set to the correct

position before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.

CAMERA/PLAY Switch in CAMERA

TC-2O/TC30 Switch

Time-Remair

TAPE END

90MIN

Display in Viewfinder

g Display

-9OMIN

89MIN

i I I

3M*I

2MIN

(Flashing)

IMIN

(Flashing)

OMIN

(Flashing)

Set the

TC-2O/TC30

Switch

Before recording, set the

TC-20/K-30

switch for the size of tape you are using.

Select

TC-20

when using a tape with 20-minutes or less recording time when using SP recording speed.

Select

TC-30

when using a tape with

more than 20-minutes recording time using SP recording speed.

The time-remaining indicator will

start

flashing when the remaining tape time

reaches two minutes.

TAPE END

appears when the tape

reaches its end during recording or

when

a cassette is loaded whose tape is

already

at its end.

Note:

The time-remaining display does not

work for TC-40 tapes.

Traveling Tips

Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture quality and color reproduction.

Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A

steady, gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”.

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.

Be aware of video and audio 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.

Traveling Tips

Write down your camcorder’s serial

number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it.

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.

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.

Include close-up shots of individuals when taping family outings or group functions.

Fading in and out of scenes will make your videos appear more professional.

When recording fast-moving action in outdoor light that you plan to view in

stop-action or slow motion on a 3-5 head VCR, try increasing the shutter speed.

In case of fire or theft, make a video recording of your home and contents to

store in a safe place.

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 I 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.

TRACKING - and + Buttons

R‘UPLAY

in PLAY

During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press either of the

TRACKING buttons to move the streaks

up or down and out of the picture.

During stop-action playback, pressing one of the TRACKING buttons may reduce picture “jitter” (picture bouncing

and down). Some “jitter” is normal

during stop-action viewing.

Simultaneously press both TRACKING buttons to return tracking to its preset center.

Note: The

TRACKING

buttons may have

effect on tapes recorded on other

camcorders

or VCR’s.

TRACKING Buttons

PLAY Button

ki&y \

/PAUSE Button

\ STOP -h PAUSE

CAMERA/PLAY

POWER Switch

and Indicator

(continued on next page)

Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder. This method is generally used only

to review scenes immediately after recording

because

the display is in black and white.

To play back a tape through the viewfinder

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in PLAY.

Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER

indicator

will light. Slide the EJECT switch and insert the

cassette you want to play back. Close the cassette compartment.

Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

During playback, press and release the FF/EDIT SEARCH + or REW/ EDIT SEARCH - button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

For brief searching, press and hold the FF/EDIT SEARCH + or REW/ EDIT SEARCH - button for more than two seconds. Release the button to return to normal playback.

During playback, press the PAUSE button to “stop the action” and view

one frame of the tape. Press the

PLAY

button to return

to normal

playback.

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5. Press the STOP button when you are finished.

Note: If there are streaks in the playback picture, press either TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture. Simultaneously press both

TRACKING buttons to return tracking to its

preset center.

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,

you will need the audio/video output cable that came packed with your camcorder. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

I & I

2 Yellow Video Plu

- OR-

Y-Adauter

Stereo VCR or

TV Monitor

(2)Yellow Video Plug

OUT Connector

Installation

Attach the audio/video output cable’s

white plug to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Note:

If your TV (or VCR) has stereo

AUDIO IN jacks, attach the white audio

plug to the one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter to hear both channels.

2 Attach the audio/video output cable’s

yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on

the TV (or VCR).

@ Attach the plug on the other end of the

audio/video output cable to the AV OUT connector of the camcorder.

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Playback Operation and How to

Copy

Tapes on the VCR

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it

the video input channel.

B . Camcorder connected to VCR

that

is already connected to TV: Turn on

VCR

and place it in the “line”

“camera mode”. (If your VCR

does

not have a “line” or “camera

(continued on next

page)

mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.

2, Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in

PLAY, and slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

3. Press the PLAY button.

During playback, press and release the FF/EDIT SEARCH +

REW/EDIT SEARCH - button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

For brief searching, press and hold

the FF/EDIT SEARCH +

REW/EDlT SEARCH - button for

more than two seconds. Release the button to return to normal playback.

If noise bars appear on the screen,

press the TRACKING - or + button.

During playback, press the PAUSE button to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.

Caution:

Pause

designed for

mom&kry intetiptio~s

and should not lx used for’an extended period of‘time. If the

can%o$der remains in the pause mode fo~‘mork. than five’ minutes, it

will

aUtongtically enter +L? stop mode a$ +eIi turn off to pieirerit exc@G\re tape w&r.

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4. To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD

button.

Note: Press the

EDIT

button to start

camcorder playback when copying

tapes

to improve picture reproduction. Make sure the

memory-stop

feature is turned

(press

C. MEMORY

button) or the

camcorder will enter the play-pause

mode

when the counter reaches M 0:OO:OO.

5. Press the STOP button when you

are

finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder

Seeing (or Recording)

A. Camcorder connected directly

TV: Turn on the TV, and tune

the video input channel.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR

that

is already connected to TV:

Turn

on VCR and place it in the

“line”

“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.

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA.

Note: When the camcorder is used as

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused

feedback.

Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch

what

the

camcorder is seeing (or recording)

the TV screen.

Note: During the record-pause mode,

you

can see the camcorder’s displays on the

screen. Repeatedly press

the DATUUME

ADJ. MODE

button.

Details are on page

To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an optional CRF92 RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as

AH065G

or AH066G shown on page 3. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected to a VCR), refer to pages 50-51.

VHF Antenna

/I/ I

Optional Coaxial

RF Cable

(such as AHO65G or AH066G)

A I

Back of TV

(Such as AHOllj‘\lr 11 .

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Optiodal ’

-e-m-

Transformer

(Such as 193983)

ANTENNA IN

Connector

CH3/CH4

Switch

OUT Connector

RF Output Adapter (Optional)

Installation

1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. Connect the antenna to the

ANTENNA IN connector on the RF

output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV.

Note:

If your VHF

antenna is the flat

twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will also need an optional 300/75 ohm transformer,

such as 193983 shown on

page 3.

2 Attach one end of the optional coaxial

RF cable to the RF OUT connector on the adapter, and attach the other end to the VHF input on your TV as shown.

Note:

If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals, you will need a 75/300 ohm transformer, such as AH01 1,

shown on

page 3.

3 Attach the RF output adapter’s plug

the AV (audio/video) OUT

connector

on the camcorder.

Note to Cable 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

the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Playback Operation

Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

Turn on the TV, and tune it to the

same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CH3KH4 switch.

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

Press the PLAY button on the camcorder.

During playback, press and release the FF/EDIT SEARCH + or REW/ EDIT SEARCH - button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

For brief searching, press and hold the FF/EDIT SEARCH + or REW/ EDIT SEARCH - button for more than two seconds. Release the button to return to normal playback.

During playback, press the PAUSE button to “stop the action” and view

one frame of the tape. Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Caution:

Pause is designed

for

momentary interruptions r&d should not be used for an extended period

of time. If the camcorder remains in the pause mode for more than five minutes, it will automatically enter

the stop mode and then turn off to

prevent excessive tape wear.

If noise bars appear on the screen,

adjust tracking as described on

page 47.

5. Press the STOP button on the camcorder when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

Turn on the TV and tune it to

channel

3 or 4. When the camcorder is used a camera, turn the TV’s volume

down

to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.

Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

Place the CAMERA/PLAY switch in CAMERA. Slide the POWER

switch

to turn on the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.

Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording)

the TV screen.

Note: During the record-pause mode, you can see the camcorder’s displays on the

screen. Repeatedly press the

DATERIME

ADJ. MODE

button.

Details are on page

32.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, you may

leave

the RF output adapter hooked up to

the

TV.

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 Compact 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 information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service.

No power

Won’t record or playback

Won’t playback Won’t record

No picture in viewfinder

Camcorder turns itself off

Slide the POWER switch to turn on 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.

If dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Leave power on, and wait until the dew indicator no longer appears.

Make sure CAMERA/PLAY 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.

CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in PLAY position.

Safety tab has been removed. (See page 24.)

CAMERA/PLAY switch must be in CAMERA.

Remove lens cap.

Slide POWER switch to turn camcorder back on. If the camcorder is left in the record-pause or play-pause mode for several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent tape wear.

Tape stops during rewind or fast forward

Camcorder remains in pause mode

Sound is too low or

distorted Dew Indicator

flashing in viewfinder

Poor auto-focus operation

Viewfinder displays are out of focus

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:OO:OO.

Press REWIEDIT SEARCH - or FF/EDIT SEARCH + button again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press the C. MEMORY button to turn off the memory-stop feature.

Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Subject was too far from camcorder.

If dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Leave power on, and wait until the dew indicator no longer appears.

Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work

under these conditions. Press the FOCUS button, and

focus manually. See pages 36-37.

Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances. Press the FOCUS button, and

focus manually. See pages 36-37.

Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects are selected with the SCENE SELECT AE dial. Press the FOCUS button to turn on auto focus. See page 42.

Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

The small BRIGHT and CONTRAST controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control the brightness and contrast of the viewfinder. These controls have been set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If the brightness or contrast of the viewfinder ever does require adjustment, carefully remove the small plastic cover and use a plastic screwdriver. Make the adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls. Replace the plastic cover.

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Picture is too dark or subject too dark

Picture recorded with special effect

Picture recorded in brown tones

Picture recorded with black bars at top and bottom

Colors do not look natural on recording

Picture blurred during review or camera edit

Date, time, and/or age were recorded on tape

Date, time, and/or age are incorrect

Vertical white lines appear when shooting bright object

Error number @I,

E02, etc.) appears in

viewfinder

For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate SCENE SELECT AE dial to SPORTS. See page

42.

Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate SCENE

SELECT AE dial to select B-LIT. See page 42.

Strong front spotlight on subject. Rotate SCENE

SELECT

AE dial to select F-LIT. See page 42.

If at dusk or twilight, rotate SCENE SELECT AE dial to

select TWILIGHT. See page 42.

SCENE SELECT AE dial may be turned to special effect mode. Turn the SCENE SELECT AE dial to OFF. See page 42.

MONOCHROME selected with SCENE SELECT AE

dial,

Turn the SCENE SELECT AE dial to OFF. See page 42.

Camcorder is set to the 16x9 mode. Press the 16x9

button.

See page 41.

Try adjusting white balance. See page 43.

Make sure tape speed SP/EP switch is set to the same

speed

that the tape was recorded at.

Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear

the viewfinder. Press DISPLAY or AGE button to

remove

them from viewfinder when recording. See pages 32-33.

When AUTO DATE or auto date titler mode is selected, display will automatically be recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette. See pages 32-33.

Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page

30.

Date, time, or age may need to be set. See pages 30-31.

This may occur when background extremely contrasts

with

the subject.

Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and

then

connect power source again. If error number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized

RCA

ct Camco&er Servicenter.

General

Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 6 watts (normal) Weight: 1.6 lbs. (690g) Dimensions: 184 x 120 x 11 lmm

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS-C Record/Playback System:

Camera Section

Image Sensor: l/3” CCD Imager Tripod Mount: One l/4” x 20

threaded

hole

Lens: fU1.8

10: 1 (6-60mm)

Diameter: 43 mm

color

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 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 reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

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 right to operate

the

equipment.

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.

Caution:

Use of strong cleaning

products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage

the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s 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.

Caution: DQ not

touch the lens

with

your fingers; The oil from your

skin

may damage the lens.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.

Remove dust using a blower brush. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning

the reference marks, and then turn the eyepiece clockwise.

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.

We recommend RCA video cassettes be used with this camcorder. These cassettes have been manufactured to our critical specifications. Use of cassettes not meeting these specifications may reduce the camcorder’s performance or

contaminate the heads resulting in a

snowy picture or no picture during

playback.

Always replace the lens cap on the lens 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 (-30C) or above 149°F (65C).

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 your camcorder. There are no userserviceable parts inside.

Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder l-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a

cassette. When the camcorder is moved 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 at the sun or other bright objects.

Do not leave your camcorder in direct

sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the

camcorder.

Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C).

Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter.

Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in material or workmanship.

90 days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter the labor charges to repair your camcorder.

Pay any Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts required to repair your camcorder.

How you get service:

Check with your RCA Dealer or call

l-800-336- 1900 for the Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter nearest you. State that you have an RCA VHS-C camcorder.

If an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter is conveniently near you:

Take your camcorder to the Authorized

RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter

of your choice.

Show the Servicenter Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date.

Pick up your camcorder when repairs are completed.

If an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter is not located conveniently near you:

Pack the camcorder so that it will not be damaged during shipping. (We recommend using the original carton

and packing materials.) Include any

cables and other accessories originally

furnished with the camcorder.

Include in the camcorder carton (1) a copy of your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date, (2) your name and address, and (3) a brief description of the problem.

Ship the camcorder to an Authorized RCA Compact Camcorder Servicenter.

Pay any charges billed to you by the Servicenter for service not covered by the warranty.

What your warranty

does not

cover:

Customer instruction. (Your owner’s

manual clearly describes how to install,

adjust, and operate your camcorder.

Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Cleaning of video/audio heads.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Batteries for clock or other features.

A camcorder that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

A camcorder purchased or serviced outside the USA.

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

rights that vary from state to state.

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.

If you purchased your camcorder in Canada:

The Canadian warranty applies in place

of this warranty.

16x9 Button.. ....................................... .41

16x9 Mode.. ........................................ .41

-A-

Accessories, Included ........................... .8

Accessories, Optional.. ....................... l-7

Accessory Order Form ...................... .5-7

Adapter, Cassette.. ......................... .22-23

Adapter/Charger, Attaching.. ........... .9,16

Adapter/Charger, Safety Instructions. ..ii i

Adapter/Charger, Using.. ................ ..9,16

Adjustments and Checks ............... .54-56

AGE Button ................................... .30-33

Age, Date, and Time Correcting .. ..30-3 1

Age, Date, and Time Recording.....32-3 3

Age, Date, and Time Setting ......... .30-3 1

Age, Time, and Date

Indicators ........................ .28-29,30-33

Attaching a Power Supply.. ........ .9,16- 17

Attaching the Battery.. ..................... .9,17

Attaching the Shoulder Strap.. ............ .2 1

AUTO Button.. .......................... .12,36-37

AUTO DATE Display.. ........ .28-29,32-33

Auto Date Titler Display......28-29,32-3 3

Auto Focus.. ........................................ .36

Auto Focus Detection Frame.. ....... .36-37

Auto Head Cleaner ............................. .35

AV(AudioNideo) OUT

Connector.. ................................ .50,52

-B-

B-LIT Indicator ................................... .42

Back-Light Mode.. ............................... 42

Battery Care and Storage.. .................. .19

Battery Charging.. ............................... .18

Battery Level Indicator ....................... .19

Battery, Attaching.. .......................... .9,17

Battery, Installing,

Cassette Adapter ............................ .22

Battery, Rechargeable ................ .9,17-19

Battery, Refreshing ............................. .18

-C-

C. MEMORY Button.. ......................... .44

C. RESET Button ................... .: ............ 44

Camcorder Operating Controls.. .. ..14-15

Camcorder Recording Tips.. ............... .46

Camcorder, Cleaning .......................... .58

Camcorder, Powering.. .................. .16-20

Camcorder, Unpacking ......................... .8

Camera Edit

........................................ .34

CAMERA/PLAY Switch

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

.......... .12,27-35,39,41,45,47,49,51,53

Car Cord, Optional

............................. ..2 o

Card, Registration

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

Care and Maintenance.. ................. .58-59

Care and Storage, Battery.. ................. .19

Care and Storage, Cassette ................. .25

Cassette Adapter, Using ................ .22-23

Cassette Care and Storage .................. .25

Cassette Door

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

lo,25

Cassette Warning Indicator ........... .28-29

Cassette, Inserting ............................... .25

Cassette, Removing

............................ .25

Cassettes, RCA Video ................... .24-25

Charging the Battery..

......................... .18

Checks and Adjustments ............... .54-56

Cleaning the Camcorder

..................... .58

Cleaning the Lens .............................. ..5 8

Cleaning the Viewfinder ...................... 58

Clock Lithium Cell Indicator..

............ .27

Clock Lithium Cell, Installing ............ .30

Coaxial RF Cable ................................ .52

Compact Camcorder Limited

Warranty ........................................ .60

Contents ................................ Front Cover

Copying Tapes..

............................. .50-5 1

Correcting the Date, Time, and

Age.. .......................................... .30-31

-D-

Date, Time and Age

Indicators ........................ .28-29,30-33

Date, Time, and Age, Correcting . ..30- 3 1

Date, Time, and Age, Recording....32-3 3

Date, Time, and Age, Setting ........ .30-3 1

DATEJTME ADJ. MODE

Button .............................. 32-33,51,53

DATE/TIME ADJ. SELECT

Button ....................................... .30-33

DATE/TIME ADJ. SET + and -

Buttons.. .................................... .30-33

Design Specifications ......................... .57

Dew Warning..

.................................... .27

DISPLAY Button.. .......................... .30-33

Displays in Viewfinder..

................ .27-29

-E-

EDIT Button..

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

.51,53

EDIT SEARCH Buttons ......................

.34

EJECT Switch..

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

.10,25,49

Elapsed-Time Counter..

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

.28-2944

Electronic

Viewfinder..

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

.26

EP (Extended Play)

Speed..

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

.24

EP Indicator..

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

.24,28-29

EP/SP Switch.. ................................

lo,24

Erase Protection

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

.24

Eyepiece Focus

Control..

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

.12,26

-F-

F-LIT Indicator ...................................

.42

FADER Button..

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

.39

FADER

Indicator..

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

.28,39

Fading

In and Out..

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

.39

FAR and NEAR Buttons

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

36-37

FF/EDIT SEARCH +

Button..

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

.34,44,49,51,53

First-Time

Operation

...................... ..8 - 15

Flying

Erase Head..

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

.35

FOCUS Button

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

.36-31

FOCUS FAR and NEAR Buttons....36-3 I

Focus Indicators

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

.27,36-31

Focusing ........................................

.36-37

Front-Light Mode

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

.42

-H-

Handstrap, Adjusting..

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

.l 1

Head Cleaning,

Auto

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

.35

-I-

Important Safeguards

...................... iv-vii

Inserting Lithium Cell for Clock ........

.30

Introduction ............................................

-L-

Lens Cap

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

Lens, Cleaning

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

Letterbox Recording

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

.41

Limited Warranty.. ..............................

.60

Lithium Cell, Clock..

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

.30

Low Battery Indicator..

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

.19,27

Low-Contrast

Indicator

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

.36-37

-M-

M (Memory-Stop) Indicator

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

.44

Macro Focus

....................................... .36

Maintenance

and Care..

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

.58-59

MAN W/B Button .................................

Manual Focus Indicators.. ...................

.37

Memory-Stop Feature ..........................

Microphone ....................................

34-i:

MONOCHROME Indicator

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

.42

Monochrome Mode ............................

.42

-N-

NEAR and FAR Buttons

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

36-31

-O- -O-

On-Screen On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33,51,53 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33,51,53

Operating Controls, Camcorder . .

...14-15

Operating Controls, Camcorder . .

...14-15

Oneration. Oneration. First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-

First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-

Optional Accessories..

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

l-7

Optional RCA DC Car Cord..

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

.20

Order Form, Accessories

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

5-7

-P-

PAUSE Button.. ........................

.49,51,53

PLAY Button..

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

.13,49,51,53

Playback, First

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

Playback on a TV With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

...........

50-5

Playback on a TV Without

AudioNideo

Inputs

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

.52-53

Playback, Viewfinder..

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

.48-49

Plug Adapter,

Optional

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

.16

PORTRAIT Indicator ..........................

.42

Portrait Mode.. ....................................

.42

POWER Indicator

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

POWER Switch..

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

.12

Power Supplies, Attaching..

..9,16-17,2

Power Zoom Buttons

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

.38

Powering Your Camcorder..

..........

.16-20

Problem Solving

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

..54-5

Product Registration

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

-Q-

Q. (Quick) REVIEW Button ..........

.34-35

Quick Review

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

.35

-R-

Rechargeable

Battery

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

.9,17-19

Recording Speeds ...........................

lo,24

Recording the Date, Time, and

Age.. ..........................................

.32-33

Recording Tips, Camcorder ..,

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

.46

Recording,

16x9..

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

Recording, Start and Stop

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

.13

Refreshing the Battery ........................ .18

Registration Card.. ..................................

Removing the Battery

from the Camcorder ....................... .17

REW/EDIT SEARCH -

Button.. .................. .13,34,44,49,51,53

RF Output Adapter.. ................... .3,52-53

-S-

Safeguards, Important

..................... iv-vii

Safety Instructions for AC

Adapter/Charger

...

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

.lll

Safety Precautions

................................. ii

Safety Tab.. .......................................... 24

SCENE SELECT AE Dial ................... .42

SCENE SELECT AE Mode..

............... .42

SCENE SELECT AE Mode

Indicators.. ................................. .28,42

SELF TIA4ER Button ..................... ,34-35

Self-Timer Feature.. ............................

.35

Self-Timer Indicator.. ............... .28-29,35

Setting the Date, Time, and Age. . ..30-3 1

Shoulder

Strap, Attaching.. ................. .21

SHUTTER Button ...............................

.40

Shutter Speed Indicator.. ................ .27,40

Shutter Speeds, Variable.. ................... .40

Solving Problems .......................... .54-56

SP (Standard Play)

Speed .................. ..2 4

SP Indicator .............................. .24,28-29

SP/EP

Switch.. ................................ lo,24

Special Features.. ............................ 34-35

Specifications.. ...................................

..5 7

SPORTS Indicator.. ............................. .42

Sports Mode.. ......................................

.42

Status Indicators

............................ .28-29

STOP Button

................................ 13,34,44,49,51,53

-T-

Tab, Safety

.......................................... .24

Table of Contents ................. Front Cover

Tally Light.. ................................... .34-35

TAPE END Indicator.. .............. .28-29,45

Tape Copying ................................ .50-5 1

Tape Length TC-20/30 Switch..

...... lo,45

Tape Positioning ..... . ........................... .34

Tape Speed

Indicator.. .............. .24,28-29

Tape Time-Remaining

Display.. .............................. :.28-29,45

Tape Wheel on Cassette.. ................ lo,25

TC-20/X-30 (Tape Length)

Switch

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

.10,24,45

Telephoto Zoom Button.. ....................

.38

Things to Avoid

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

.59

Thumb Trigger

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

Tilt Adjustment, Viewfinder..

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

.26

Time Counter

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

.44

Time, Date, and Age

Correcting .................................

.30-3

Time, Date, and Age

Indicators ........................

.28-29,30-33

Time, Date, and Age

Recording.. ................................

.32-33

Time, Date, and Age Setting .........

.30-3

Time-Remaining Display.. .......

.28-29,45

Titler (Auto Date) Display. ..28-29,32-3

TRACKING + and -

Buttons.. ..........................

.47,49,51,53

Tracking.. ............................................

.47

Traveling Tips.. ...................................

.46

Tripod, Using .........................................

Trouble Checks ..............................

.54-56

TV On-Screen Displays.. ...............

.51,53

TWILIGHT Indicator

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

.42

Twilight Mode ....................................

.42

-U-

Unpacking the Camcorder ....................

Using a Tripod.. ....................................

Using Adapter/Charger.. ..................

.9,16

Using the Rechargeable

Battery ...................................

.9,17-19

-V-

Variable Shutter Speeds..

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

.40

Video Cassettes .............................

.24-25

Viewfinder.. ...................................

.12,26

Viewfinder Displays..

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

.27-29

Viewfinder Playback.. ...................

.48-49

Viewfinder, Cleaning.. ........................

.58

-w-

Warranty, Limited.. .............................

.60

White Balance.. ...................................

.43

White Balance Indicators.. .............

.28,43

Wide Angle Zoom Button .............

.36,38

-z- ’

Zooming, Power .................................

.38

For your nearest Authorized Servicenter call toll-free in the U.S.A.

I-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers Your toll free numbers are:

English: l-800-522-0338

French: I-800-522-0445

If you would like a copy of this manual in French, please follow the instructions below:

Si un livret d’instructions en francais n’est pas inclus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenir un (indiquer le numero de modble, votre nom, et votre adresse) en vous adressant 8:

Thomson Consumer Electronics

Attention: Canadian Operations P. 0. Box 0944 Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944

If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in

service for your product.

Thomson Consumer Electronics 600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206

@I993 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)@ Registered Mama(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan

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