RCA CC4371 Owner’s Manual

nCR

camcorder

user's guide

CC4371

Important Safety Information

Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose [

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"

RISKOF ELECTRICSI-IOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Cautions

inside the product that presents a risk of electric

shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame

la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom- mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts

and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model

numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: Serial No: Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

CC4371

Wewanttomakesureyouenjoyyournewcamcorder.If youhaveany questions,call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty ...........800-283-6503 (pages 74-75)

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 73)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 59-62)

Safety Information .............................. i

First Time Operation

• Assistance ....................................... 3

• Unpack the Camcorder and

Accessories ................................. 3

• Attach the Adapter/Charger ............ 4

• Adjust the Handstrap, Remove Lens Cap and Attach

It to the Handstrap ....................... 4

• Insert a Tape .................................... 5

• Turn on the Camcorder ................... 5

• Use the LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder to See What

You Are Recording ..................... 6

• Set LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON

Switch to AUTO ......................... 7

• Start and Stop Recording ................ 7

• Play Back What you Have

Recorded .................................... 8

• Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR

Switch to OFF ............................ 8

• Close the LCD Monitor

and Replace the Lens Cap ...... :... 8

• Review Camcorder's

Attach the Shoulder Strap .............. 11

Built-In Color Enhancement

Light .................................... 12-13

Power Your Camcorder

• Use the Adapter/Charger to

Power Your Camcorder ............ 14

• Use the Battery to Power

Your Camcorder .................. 15- i 9

• Use the Optional DCC096

Car Cord Adapter ..................... 19

Videocassettes

• Erase Protection ............................ 20

• Recording and Playback

Speed and Times ...................... 20

• Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 21

• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 21

Date and Time Display

• Set the Time and Date ................... 22

• Record Time and Date, AUTO

Date, Auto TITLE, or Date ......... 23

• Charge the Built-in Clock

Battery ..................................... .23

,Operating Controls ................ 9-10

Recording

• UsetheLCD Monitor orViewfinder

Playback

• Use the LCD Monitor

to SeeWhatYouRecord.....24-25

• LCD Monitor orViewfinder

Displays...............................26-27

• DISPLAY Button ........................... 28

• Microphone ................................... 28

• Quick Review Feature ................... 28

• AutoShot TM Feature ...................... 28

• Auto Focus .................................... 29

• Macro Focus .................................. 29

• Steady Pix TM Feature .................... 29

• Tape-Remaining Display ............... 30

• Electronic Indexing ....................... 30

• Zooming

• Use the Zoom Buttons .............. 31

• Use Instant Zoom ..................... 31

• Digital Effects ........................ ....... 32

• 16X9Mode ............................. 33

• Negative Mode ......................... 34

• Digital Zooming ....................... 34

° Mirror Mode ............................. 35

• Mosaic Mode ............................ 35

• Fade In and Out of Scenes ....... 36-37

• Tape Counter ................................. 38

Editing Features ................................. 39

• Camera Edit .............................. 39

• Flying Erase Head .................. .. 39

• Audio Dub ........................... 40-41

or Viewfinder for Playback. 50-51

• Playback Features

• Tape Positioning ....................... 52

• Visual Searching ....................... 52

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 52

• Tracking .................................... 53

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Input Jacks ..... 54-55

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Input Jacks ..... 56-57

Travel Tips ........................................ 58

Optional Accessories ................... 59-65

• Accessory Order Form ............. 63-65

Trouble Checks ........................... 66-69

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the Camcorder ..................... 70

• Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 70

• Clean the Camcorder's LCD

Monitor ..................................... 70

• Clean the Camcorder's

Viewfinder ................................. 70

• Proper Care and Storage ............... 71

• Things to Avoid ............................. 71

Specifications .................................... 72

Information to User ......................... 72

• Audio and Video Dub .......... 42-43

• Titler .................................... 44-46

• Recording Tips .............................. 47

Record from a VCR or

TV Monitor ............................ 48-49

Customer Assistance ........................ 73

Limited Warranty ....................... 74-75

Index ............................................ 76-80

This section describes the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

- The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty............... 800-283-6503

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376

Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder.

• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Model CC4371

AC Adapter/Charger: Stock No. 241044 DC Cable: Stock No. 241308

Rechargeable 10-Volt BatterY Stock No. EP096FS

Shoulder Strap Stock No. 227327

or Stock No. 241305

(continued on next page)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz

Ad._

Charger

DC IN 9.6V

Jack

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

1. Attach one end of the adapter/

charger's DC cable to the DC

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9.6V jack on the

camcorder.

3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet.

4. Details are on page 14.

OUTPUT jack on the side of the adapter/charger.

3. Adjust the handstrap, remove lens cap, and attach

it to the handstrap. _ ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Cap on

Handstrap

1. Open the handstrap, insert your

hand, and adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

2. Remove the lens cap and attach it

to the handstrap as shown.

4. Insert a tape. SafetyTab

STOP/EJECT

Button

Cassette

Cassette Door Press Here to Close

Tape Windows

1.Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

2. Insert the cassette with the safety tab facing up and the tape windows

facing out.

5. Turn on the camcorder.

• Press and hold the small button on

the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch

while you slide it to CAMERA.

The camcorder enters record- pause.

• The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want

to record (CAMERA), turn the

3. Press the cassette down gently until it locks into place, and close

the cassette compartment door.

4. Details are on page 21.

Switch

Note: If you want the date and

time displayed on your recordings, you must set it.

See Date and Time Display on

pages 22-23.

power off (OFF), or play back

tapes (VCR).

The camcorder automatically

turns off if it remains in record-

pause for five minutes. Place

the switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

(continued on next page)

Electronic

Viewfinder (Grasp here to move.

Eyel "

Eyepiece Focus Control

OPEN Shoulder Button Extension

Pad

Bright

Control

LCD Monitor

6. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what you are recording.

You can watch what you're recording on the LCD monitor or in the black-and-white viewfinder. When you open the LCD monitor more than 45 °, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder

automatically turns on. When you extend the LCD monitor 900 and rotate it all the way around (screen side facing toward the person you're recording), both the

viewfinder and the LCD monitor show what's being recorded.

Use the LCD Monitor

I. Unfold the shoulder extension pad.

2. Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor. Make sure the

monitor is open at least 45 °. The viewfinder automatically turns off.

3. Rotate the monitor around only when it is open 90 °. When you

rotate the monitor 90 ° or more, the image becomes a mirror image

and the viewfinder turns on.

The on-screen display on the LCD monitor will also be as if reflected

on a mirror.

4. To adjust the brightness of the

image in the monitor, tum the

bright control.

5. Fit the shoulder extension pad to

'_ your shoulder for convenient

viewing using the LCD monitor.

Use the Viewfinder

1.Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. If the monitor is open

more than 45 °, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

2. Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it horizontally.

3. Pull the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate the eyepiece

into a comfortable viewing

position.

i : :ito

4. Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision. "

RECIPA USE

Button

LIGHT AUTO/OFF/

ON Switch

. Set the LIGHT A UTO/OFF/

ON switch to A UTO.

• The color enhancement light helps

you create brighter and sharper images.

• Set the LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON

switch to AUTO if you want the color enhancement light to turn on

automatically when you aim the

camcorder at a dark object and

turn off when you aim it at a

bright object.

• Details are on pages 12-13.

Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the REC/PAUSE button to start recording. REC

appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, when the camcorder is recording.

• Press and release the REC/PA USE button again to stop recording.

The camcorder is now in the

record-pause mode ( I| appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is in

record-pause).

(continued on next page)

REC/PA USE

CAMERA/ OFF/VCR

REW/ PLAY REVIEW Button

Button

9. Play back what you have

recorded.

1. Press the REC/PAUSE button to pause recording.

2. Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR

switch while you slide it to VCR.

3. Press REW/REVIEW to rewind the tape.

4. Press PLAY to play back the tape.

5. Press STOP/EJECT when you are finished playing back the tape.

Details on LCD monitor and

viewfinder playback are on

pages 50-51.

10.

Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

11. Close the LCD monitor and replace the lens cap.

12. Review camcorder's operating controls•

DISPLAY Button

RESET Button

DATE/TIME Button

TITLER Button

CAMERA/ OFF/VCR

Switch

AV DUB Button

REW (Rewind)/REVIEW Button

Also - Button)

PLAY Button

F.FWD (Fast Forward)

Button (Also + Button)

STOP/EJECT

Button

(Also EDIT-ADV Button)

Light

Microphone

Lens

Lens Hood

Reset Switch (See Trouble

Checks for details.)

VIDEO, AUDIO IN/OUT, and

RF DC OUT Jacks (Located

Behind Small Cover)

(continued on next page)

12. Review camcorder's operating controls. (continued)

Built-In Speaker

LCD Monitor

OPEN

Button

Bright

Volume Control

INST.

(Instant) FADE ZOOM Button STEADY PIX

Button Button

DIGITAL EFFECTS

Button LIGHT AUTO/

OFF/ON Switch

Attach

Rechargeable

Battery Here Attach Adapter/

Charger's DC Cord Here

Shoulder Extension

Pad

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

BATTERY EJECT

Button

DC IN 9.6V

Viewfinder

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

Eyepiece Focus Control

Cassette Door (Press here to close.)

BRIGHT and FOCUS

Controls (See Trouble Checks

for details.)

REC/PA USE Button

Zoom Buttons

(W and T) Also TRACKING

Buttons

with Lens Cap

Holder

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

The camcorder's shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your

shoulder and - when you are ready to shoot - bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement.

To Attach the Shoulder Strap

1. Unfasten one end of the shoulder 3. strap from the buckle. Make sure you

leave the buckle on the strap.

Buckle

Thread one end of the shoulder strap

through one of the shoulder strap rings

as shown below.

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

Thread the end of the strap back through the buckle making sure it is

threaded over the outer strap. Make sure the strap is not twisted.

Repeat steps 1-3 to attach the other end of the strap.

Pull on the straps and make sure they are securely fastened before using the

shoulder strap to support your camcorder.

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

Built-In Color Enhancement Light

The built-in color enhancement light automatically adds light when

needed. To operate the video light, press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA.

CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch

Video

Light

LIGHT A UTO/OFF/ON Switch

To Use the Light Set the LIGHTAUTO/OFF/ON switch.

• To turn the light on, set the switch

to ON. If you want the light to come on

automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light, set

the switch to AUTO.

Notes: For the light to operate in AUTO, you must have a tape in the camcorder.

If the lighting condition is unstable, the light may turn on and off. Set the light to

ON or OFF.

° To turn the light off, set the switch to

OFF. To save battery power, turn the light off when you are not recording.

Notes: When the light is turned on, the camcorder may turn off if the battery's power is low even though the battery level indicator

is not flashing. Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in

use. The light's bulb is sensitive when hot and

might burn out.

Replace Light Bulb

Light Case

Reflection Plate

ht Cover

Lower Hook

To Remove and Replace the Light

Bulb:

1. Press and hold the lower hook of the

light cover while removing the light cover from the light case.

2. Replace the light bulb. Note: See the installation instructions

packed with the replacement bulb for

detailed instructions.

3. To replace the light cover, pass the bulb through the hole of the reflection

plate and attach the lower hook to the light case on the camcorder.

4. Press gently on the front of the light

cover until it locks into place. Note: Make sure the front cover of the

light is properly attached.

Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 120 volts,

50/60 Hz, and can be used to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.

on a power souree6ther!ith_ power

converters. They

CPS014,

To AC 120V, 50/60 Hz

POWER

Indicator

Adapter/ Charger

DC Cable

DC IN 9.6V

Jack

Attach Adapter/Charger

1. Attach one end of the adapter/charger's DC cable to the DC OUTPUT jack on

the adapter/charger.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the DC IN 9.6V jack on the camcorder.

3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into an operating outlet. The POWER indicator

on the adapter/charger lights when it is properly connected.

Notes: The adapter/charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same

time. If you connect both, the adapter/charger powers the camcorder. Remove the adapter/

charger's cable from the DC OUTPUT jack to charge the battery.

When using the adapter/charger to power the camcorder, the battery level indicator might dis-

play _ ]. This indicator is used for battery operation and has no meaning when using the

adapter/charger to power the camcorder.

Remove Adapter/Charger

1. Unplug the adapter]charger from the wall outlet.

Remove the DC cable from the adapter/ charger and camcorder.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Charge the Battery

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately two hours. The camcorder's operating time depends on how often you

turn the power on and off and how much you use the monitor, zoom, and pause. To conserve battery power, turn the camcorder off during recording breaks.

CHARGE

Indicator

To AC 120V,

50/60 Hz

Rechargeable Battery

(Hold battery flush and slide down.)

Align Arrows

._r/

Charger

Charge the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter/charger,

remove it.

1. Align reference mark on battery with

mark on adapter/charger.

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

3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC outlet (120V, 50/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properly connected,

the adapter/charger's CHARGE

indicator lights.

Note: Your battery will provide better service if you charge it before and after use

and store it at room temperature.

5. Remove the charged battery by sliding it up and off the adapter/charger.

6. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder as shown on the next page.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

CAMERA/ OFF/VCR

Switch

BATTERY EJECT

Button

Rechargeable Battery

Hold Battery Flush and

Slide Down

Attach the Charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching

the battery.

1. Align the reference arrow on the

battery to the arrow on the back of the camcorder.

Hold the battery flush against the camcorder while you slide it down in

the direction of the arrow.

3. Press and hold the small button on the

CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA.

Remove the Battery

1. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to

OFF.

2. Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery.

ATTENTION: LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED

USES A RECHARGEABLE BATFERY. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT

MAY BE ILLEGAL TO 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.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

Battery Level Indicator Display in

Viewfinder or LCD Monitor

Note: If you can't see the battery level display, press DISPLAY.

• When _ appears, the battery is fully charged.

• As the power is used _ I1 and _ _-I

appear.

• When the battery power is almost

gone, :!_ ! flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Recharge the

battery or use the adapter/charger before continuing to use the camcorder.

Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to

OFF to turn off the camcorder before

replacing the battery.

Notes: When you record using the recharge- able battery, the battery level indicator still flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you do not have the battery level

indicator displayed.

The battery level indicator isn't recorded on

the tape. The battery level indicator has no meaning

when you use the adapter/charger or optional car cord to power the camcorder.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Care

• Your battery will provide better service

and longer performance if you charge if before and after use, and store it at nor-

mal room temperature.

• The battery should be charged at a tem- perature of 32°F-95°F (0°C-35°C) to pre-

vent damage.

• Do not operate the battery at tempera-

tures below 14°F (-10°C) or above 95°F

Battery Storage _!_i_:_!_!_!:_:_!_!i!!::i_!!:!_,!_

(35°C). You might damage the bat- tery if you use it at temperatures

above 122°F (50°(2). Operation time decreases at extremely low tempera-

tures.

After repeated chargings and use the

operation time decreases. When the operation time becomes too short to

be useful, it is time to replace the bat- tery.

Store the battery at normal room tem- perature.

Lead acid batteries discharge if not used. Recharge the battery at least once ever six months or you may not be able to re- charge it.

Battery Safety Precautions __:_::_:_::::_:::-_y_

Batteries being recharged that have not

been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time.

Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours.

• If the CHARGE indicator on the adapter/

charger starts flashing, remove the bat- tery, and reattach it. If after several at-

tempts, the indicator continues to flash, your battery cannot take a charge and

must be replaced.

• Throwing the battery into a fire or ex-

posing the battery to excessive heat - over 149°F (65°C) could be hazardous.

• Do not short the battery's terminals.

• Allow the battery to cool down before

• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify

• Use the battery only with specified AC

• If leakage from a damaged battery con-

A battery stored for long periods might not supply power for the specified

time. Additional rechargings might help restore

the battery's operation time.

attaching it to the adapter/charger. The CHARGE indicator will not light and the

battery will not charge if you attach a hot battery.

the battery. There are no user-service-

able parts inside.

adapter/chargers and camcorders.

tacts your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with running water.

Use the RCA Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC096 car cord shown on

page 59 allows you to power your

camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts

to a 9.6-volt output. Note: Consult the installation and operating

instructions enclosed with the DCC096 for com- plete operating instructions.

Use the DCC096 Car Cord Adapter _:_!_:_i::_: __::_!:!!_::'_:_:':_':_

,.,//Lighter

_r Socket

/ Cigarette

1. Set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to 6. OFF to turn off the camcorder.

If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it.

Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9.6V jack located on the back

of the camcorder.

Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out of the socket.

Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter

socket.

DC IN 9.6V

Jack

To turn on the camcorder, press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/

VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA.

Notes: The vehicle does not have to be running

for the camcorder to operate from the DC car cord.

The battery level indicator has no meaning when you use the car cord to power the camcorder.

Makesureyouselectgoodquality tapesfor yourcamcorder.Useof poorqualitytapes ortapesthathavebeendamagedor mishandledcancontaminatethevideoheads,

resultingin asnowypictureor nopictureatall duringplayback. Becausethereisno controloverthetypeof tapepurchasedorrentedby consumers,headcleaningis not coveredunder warranty. It isconsiderednormalmaintenance.

If a snowypictureor no-pictureconditionpersists,considertheuseofadry chemical nonabrasivehead-cleaningtape. Besuretofollow thedirectionswiththehead-

cleaningkit carefully. Improperuseof aheadcleanermightdamageyourcamcorder.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,

just record over it.

y Tab

To prevent accidental To record on the tape again, cover erasure, break off the tab. the hole with vinyl tape.

Recording and Playback Speed and Times ___

The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed (SP). Listed below are

the maximum recording times for popular VHS cassettes.

T-60 60 Min. T-120 2 Hrs. T-160 2 Hrs., 40 Min.

T-180 3 Hrs.

Insert and Remove Cassettes

STOP/ EJECT

Button

Attach a power source to the camcorder.

2. Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette holder opens

automatically,

3. Insert the cassette with the tape wheel

'Tab

Windows

Press here to close.

facing up and tape windows facing out. Gently push the cassette down

until it locks into place.

Gently close the cassette holder with your hand.

Cassette Care and Storage __:___

When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the

camcorder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vertically in their

protective cases at normal room temperatures. Do not leave your

camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold might damage

your cassettes.

• Keep the cassette away from strong

magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.:

• Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and

will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder's recording or

playback heads.

• Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.

• Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The

tape might jam and/or damage your camcorder.

Break off the safety tab to prevent accidental erasure of your recording.

Set the Time and Date

You must set the correct date and time before it can be displayed and recorded on your tapes. The built-in clock cell must be charged as described on the next page.

CAMERA/ REW/

DATE/TIME OFF/VCR REVIEW

Button _ Swit_ Button

oo8o .. 0

Attach a power supply to the camcorder.

Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch while you

set it to CAMERA.

Press the DATE/TIME button to display the date and time on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. A flashing cursor lets you know which

part of the display you are setting.

If the flashing cursor does not appear,

press and hold DATE/TIME and then

press STOP/EJECT.

F.FWD Button

STOP/EJECT

Button

4. Repeatedly press the F.FWD or REW/ REVIEW until the correct month

appears. Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster.

5. When the correct month is displayed, press STOP/EJECT. The cursor

moves to the next part of the display.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct month, day, year, hour, minute(s), and

AM/PM.

After setting AM or PM, press the

DATE/TIME button to remove the

flashing cursor and start the internal clock.

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To Correct the Date or Time

To correct the date or time, press and hold the DATE/TIME button and then press

STOP/EJECT. The display and the flashing cursor appear. Use STOPI

EJECT, F.FWD, and REWIREVIEW t'o correct the time or date. Press DATE!

TIME to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock.

Record the Time and Date, AUTO Date, Auto TITLE, or Date

The time and date, AUTO date, auto TITLE, date only, or no date can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of these displays appear, it will be recorded.

To Select the Display to Record

l°

Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to select the display you want to record.

• Date and Time Display: The date

and time will be displayed and recorded.

• (_)AUTO Date: The date is

automatically recorded for approxi- mately 10 seconds at the beginning

of the recording.

Charge the Built-in Clock Battery

The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery that must be charged

approximately every two months.

1. Attach a power supply and set the CAMERA/OFF/VCR switch to OFF.

2. Leave the power supply attached at le[st 24 hours.

• (S) TITLE: The date and title you

have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10

seconds at the beginning of the recording.

• Date Display: The date is dis-

played and recorded.

• No Display: No display is dis-

played or recorded.

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record

You can watch what you are recording on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than approximately 45 °, the viewfinder automati-

cally turns off. Close the LCD monitor and the viewfinder automatically turns on.

Use the LCD Monitor

OPEN

Button

Bright

Control

Monitor can open up to 90°. Open monitor 90 °

before you rotate it.

1. Press the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor. Make sure the monitor

is open 90°. The viewfinder automatically turns off.

2 Rotate the monitor.

• Tilt the monitor down to record

from a high angle, such as over a crowd.

Tilt the monitor up to record from a

low angle, such as when you are kneeling.

To enable both you and the person

you're recording to see what's being recorded, rotate the LCD monitor completely around so the

'front of the monitor faces the

person you're recording. The

viewfinder turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the

way around. The image on the

LCD monitor will be a mirror image, and the on-screen display

will also be as if reflected on a

mirror.

3. To adjust the brightness of the image on the monitor, turn the bright control.

This does not affect the brightness of the recording you are making.

4. When you are finished, carefully rotate the monitor back into position

and close and lock it into place.

Note: When recording on a bright sunny day, the LCD monitor might be hard to see. Use

the viewfinder.

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