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RCA CC6151 User Manual

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camcorder
user's guide
CC6151
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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
CAU­TION
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, 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 recom­mended 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: _______________________________
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CC6151
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Assistance
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 81-82)
Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 80)
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 67-72)
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information....... i
Product Registration ...................... i
First Time Operation......................3
Customer Assistance .......................3
Unpacking the Camcorder and
Accessories ................................... 3
Attach the Adapter/Charger.............4
Adjusting the handstrap...................4
Opening the Lens Cover..................4
Inserting a Tape ...............................5
Turning the Camera On/Power
Switch ........................................... 5
Adjusting the Viewfinder and
Eyepiece........................................6
Selecting a Recording Speed...........6
Selecting a TapeLength ...................7
Setting the AE Dial..........................8
Starting and Stopping Recording ....8
Playing Back What’s Recorded .......9
Setting the Power Switch Off..........9
Closing the Lens Cover ...................9
Review the Camcorder’s Operating
Controls ...................................... 10
Review the Camcorder’s Operating
Controls ...................................... 11
Powering the Camcorder .............12
Using the Adapter/Charger ............12
Attaching..................................12
Removing.................................12
Powering the Camcorder (Cont)
Using the Battery...........................13
Attaching..................................13
Removing.................................13
Charging...................................14
Using the REFRESH Button....14
Battery Level Indicator ............15
Care and Storage ......................15
Optional Car Cord Adapter ...........16
Date and Time Display .................17
Installing the Clock Litium Cell....17
Important Battery Information.17
Recording the Date, Time,
and Title Displays .......................20
Recording the Date, Time,
and Title Displays .......................21
Working W ith Videocassettes ......22
Erase Protection Safety Tab .......... 22
Record and Playback Speeds
and Times....................................22
Inserting/Removing Cassettes .......23
Cassette Care and Storage .............23
Recording ......................................24
Time Remaining Display...............24
Selecting a Tape Length ................24
Recording Tips ..............................26
Using the Viewfinder
to See What’s Recorded..............27
Adjusting..................................27
Eyepiece Focus Control ...........27
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Recording (Cont)
Viewfinder Displays......................28
AE Dial Indicators ...................28
Full Auto Mode .............................32
Quick Record Feature....................33
Quick Review Feature ...................33
Tally Light ..................................... 33
Camera Edit Feature......................33
Flying Erase Head .........................33
Auto Head Cleaner ........................33
Zooming ........................................34
Using the Zoom Buttons ..........34
Using the Zoom Speed Menu ..34
Macro Zooming .......................35
Focusing ........................................36
Auto Focus ...............................36
Manual Focus...........................36
White Balance ...............................38
Exposure Control...........................40
Fading In and Out..........................42
AE Dial..........................................43
Indicators and Uses ..................43
Front Light and Back Light ...........44
Using the AE Dial....................44
Travel T ips ...............................45
Titles- Recording...........................46
Preset or Original Titles ...........46
Creating a Title.........................47
To Stop Recording ...................47
Self-Timer Recording....................48
Animation Recording .................... 50
Time Lapse Recording ..................52
Tally Light ..................................... 54
Demo Mode...................................55
Service Port Number .....................56
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........56
Playback ........................................57
Using the Viewfinder.....................57
Playing Back a Tape ......................57
Tracking.........................................58
Playback Features..........................59
Positioning the Tape ......................59
Playback Features (Cont)
Time Counter ...........................60
Using Memory Stop Features ..60
Using the Cassette Adapter ...........61
Installing Adapter Battery ........61
Inserting Cassette .....................61
Removing the Cassette Adapter62
Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/
Video Inputs................................63
Installation ...............................63
Viewing What is Recorded ......64
Playback on a TV or VCR Without
Audio/V ideo Inputs.....................65
Installation ...............................65
Normal TV Viewing.................66
Optinal Accessories.......................67
Carrying Case ................................67
Car Cord Adapter ..........................67
Rechargeable Batteries ..................68
Battery Charger .............................68
Tripod ............................................68
Output Adapter ..............................69
Coaxial Cables...............................69
Cable Transformer.........................69
Audio/Video Cable........................69
Y-Adapter ......................................69
Accessory Order Form .................70
Trouble Shooting...........................73
Care and Maintenance .................77
Cleaning the Lens..........................77
Cleaning the Viewfinder................77
Proper Care and Storage................78
Things to Avoid .............................78
Specifications.................................79
Customer Service ..........................80
Warranty .......................................81
Index ..............................................83
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First-Time Operation
This section describes the 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
1. 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.
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Model CC6151 Camcorder*
(*Your camcorder may appear slightly
different than the one shown.)
Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260
WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
First
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Caution: Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder.
AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 241017 and DC Cable Part No. 233087
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle
Clock Cell 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cell – such as CR2025 – available from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or explosion.
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and – sides of the cell.
Cassette Adapter Part No. VCA115A
+ -
Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
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2. Attach the adapter/charger.
T o AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz
Adapter/ Charger
DC Cable
VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
DC OUT
Jack
Since the battery must be charged
• Connect the other end of the DC before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.
• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug
• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
LENS
Cover Control
Handstrap
Handstrap V elcr o Strip (Under Flap)
DC In Jack
cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above.
into an operating outlet.
• Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap, and close the flap.
4. Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
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5. Insert a tape.
PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment
• Slide the EJECT button up. The cassette holder opens automatically.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.
EJECT Button
T ape Wheel
T ape Window
• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.
• Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place.
6. Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA.
VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
• The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause.
PAUSE
appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is in record-pause.
• The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA), turn the
POWER
Switch and Indicator
power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).
• The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record-pause for five minutes. Set POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
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SP/SLP
Button
SP/SLP
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TITLE
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DATE/TIME
COUNTER R/M
QUICK REC
PUSH
Eyepiece
Electronic Viewfinder
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VCR
EJECT
Focus Control
7. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
You can see what you record in the viewfinder.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
8. Select a recording speed.
Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears in the viewfinder.
• SP – Standard play provides the best picture, but the shortest
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recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
• SLP – Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise in normal playback.
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SP/SLP
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SEPIA
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TITLE
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1/1000
DATE/TIME
COUNTER R/M
QUICK REC
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PUSH
MENU Dial
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VCR
EJECT
9. Select a tape length.
Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape.
• Place the AE dial in MAN, and press the MENU dial to display the MENU in the viewfinder. Rotate the dial to select TAPE
LENGTH.
• Press the MENU dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu. Rotate the dial to select the length of tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40).
• Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP.
• Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP.
• Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP.
• Press the MENU dial twice to
remove the menus from the viewfinder.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
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VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
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DATE/TIME
SP/SLP
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TITLE
FADE
SEPIA
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Tally Light
10. Set the AE dial to AUTO.
• This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode.
• In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder.
11. Start and stop recording.
PUSH
AUTO
SEPIA
SHDW
MAN
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FADE TITLE
B
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AE Dial
Power Indicator
Thumb Trigger
POWER (VCR/ OFF/CAMERA)
Switch
T
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1/1000
• Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode.
• Details on page 32.
• Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording.
REC
appears in
the viewfinder, and the tally light lights while the camcorder is recording.
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• Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the record­pause mode.
PAUSE
appears in
the viewfinder.
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VCR
Button
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PLAY/PAUSE
Button
VCR
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DATE/TIME
SP/SLP
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FADE
SEPIA
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STOP
Button
12. Play back what you have recorded.
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.
• Press VCR to rewind the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back the tape.
• Press STOP when you are finished playing back the tape.
• Details on viewfinder playback are
on pages 57-58.
13. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.
14. Close the lens cover.
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15. Review camcorder’s operating controls.
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PLAY/PAUSE
Button
Lens
DATE/TIME Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button)
SP/SLP Button
Tally Light
Microphone
VCR Button
QUICK REC
(Record) Button
COUNTER
DATE/TIME
SP/SLP
QUICK RE
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SEPIA
SHDW
VCR
VCR Button
STOP
Button
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AE Dial
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First-Time Operation
15. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)
Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring
SP/SLP
DATE/TIME
COUNTER R/M
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QUICK REC
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SEPIA
PUSH Here to Close Cassette Compartment
H
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TITLE
B
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SHDW
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MENU
Dial
1/1000
Viewfinder
EJECT
PUSH
Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring
Eyepiece Focus Control
Power Zoom Buttons
EJECT Button
BATT. (Battery) RELEASE Button
Clock Cell Battery Compartment
Attach Rechargeable Battery Here
Attach Adapter/ Charger’s DC Cord Here
Service Port (Located Under Small Cover)
VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
AUDIO (MONO), RF DC, and VIDEO OUT Jacks
(Located Under Small Cover)
LENS COVER
Control
Handstrap
Power Indicator
POWER (VCR/OFF/ CAMERA) Switch
Thumb T rigger
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Power Your Camcorder
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 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.
T o AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz
Adapter/ Charger
DC Cable
VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
DC OUT
Jack
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/ charger.
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as
shown above.
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/ charger for any other purpose other than charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supplying power to the camcorder.
DC In Jack
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.
2. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and camcorder.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter might be required in some countries.
Optional AC Plug Adapter
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC outlet.
AC 100-240V
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260. When fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes of operating time – depending on how much you use the zoom, and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge the battery. It has no other purpose.
Battery Safety Precautions
Marker
SP/SLP
DATE/TIME
COUNTER R/M
QUICK REC
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1/1000
BATT. RELEASE
Button
Switch
EJECT
Do not short the battery’s terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.
Throwing the battery into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat – over 149˚F (65˚C) could be hazardous.
Attach the Charged Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. Also, install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17.
1. Hook the top end of the battery to the back of the camcorder as shown
above.
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.
2. Press the battery down until it locks into place.
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights.
Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATT. RELEASE button to the right while removing the battery.
RBRC
RBRC
Ni-Cd
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)
Hold Battery Flush and Slide
CHG
(Charge) Indictor
REFRESH
Indicator
REFRESH
Button
Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.
Charge the Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT 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 (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the battery is properly connected, the CHG indicator flashes.
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 flash.
5. After the battery is charged, the CHG indicator stops flashing and lights.
6. Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the camcorder.
Reference Marks
T o AC Wall Outlet 100­240 Volts, 50/60 Hz.
Adapter/Charger
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery provides increased operation time if you “refresh” it after five chargings. The refresh feature “refreshes” the battery by completely discharging it.
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.
2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator lights and the battery begins discharging.
3. When discharging is completed, the REFRESH indicator turns off, and the CHG indicator flashes. The battery now charges.
4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops flashing and lights.
5. Remove the battery from the adapter/charger.
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Power Your Camcorder
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.
• When appears, the battery is fully charged.
• As the power is used and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost gone, flashes in the viewfinder. The camcorder turns off automatically
after a few seconds. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the cam­corder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape.
Battery Care and Storage
• Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 depending on the battery’s condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2 hours for the FB1260 depending on the battery’s condition.
• After repeated charging and use, operation time gradually decreases. When operation time is too short to be useful, it is time to replace the battery.
• If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the battery from the adapter/charger before unplugging it from the AC outlet.
• If the battery pack become too hot, remove it from the charger and let it cool down.
• Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
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Power Your Camcorder

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 67 allows you to power your
camcorder from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts 12-volts to a 6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for complete operating instructions.
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to
be used only with vehicles having negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with this camcorder . Use of any other car cord adapter might damage the camcorder and void your warranty.
Cigarette
Lighter Socket
POWER
Indicator
Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder. The power indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder, and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place.
4. T ake the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out of the socket.
Power
Connector
VCR
POWER OFF
CAMERA
5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. The power indicator on the car cord adapter lights.
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator on the camcorder lights.
Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s power is turned off before removing the car cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter socket.
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Date and Time Display

Install the Clock Lithium Cell
The clock cell indicator flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.
Insert Object Here to Remove Cell
Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out)
VCR
POWER OFF
Clock Cell Compartment
CAMERA
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder.
2. Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment.
4. Close the compartment cover. It clicks into place.
To Remove Lithium Cell
To remove battery, insert a pointed nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift.
3. Insert the clock cell with the “+” terminal facing out, and press it in.
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short the + and – sides of the cell.
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Date and Time Display
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
AUTO AUTO JAN 1.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
MENU
YEAR MONTH DAY TIME
EXIT
1998 JAN 1
DATE/TIME
PM 12:00
Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous page before you can set the date.
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MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
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DATE/TIME.
MENU
AUTO AUTO JAN 1.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
4. Press the MENU dial to display the DATE/TIME menu.
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight YEAR. Press the MENU dial in.
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Date and Time Display
YEAR MONTH DAY TIME
EXIT
1998 NOV 18
DATE/TIME
AM 8:00
Set the Date and Time (continued)
When YEAR starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to select the year. When
the correct year appears, press the MENU dial in to set the year.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and DAY.
7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
TIME.
DATE/TIME
YEAR MONTH DAY TIME
EXIT
8. Press the MENU dial in. When the hour starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to set the hour including AM or PM.
9. Press the MENU dial in. When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing, rotate the MENU dial to set the minutes.
10. Press the MENU dial in. When none of the settings are flashing, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT.
1998 NOV 18
PM 12:00
11. Press the MENU dial in. The main MENU appears with MENU END
highlighted.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
12. Press the MENU dial in again to remove the main MENU from the viewfinder.
Notes:
If you decide to return the date and time to the previous settings while the DATE/TIME menu is displayed, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press the MENU dial again to remove the main MENU from the viewfinder.
To display and record the date and/or time, see
the following pages.
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Date and Time Display
Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays
You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time. You must create your title (as described on pages 46-47) before you can select and record it.
DATE/TIME
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Select Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title You Created to Record On Your Tape
AE Dial
1. Attach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights.
2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to
AUTO to select any mode except AUTO DATE.
Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
AE dial is set to AUTO.
3. Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME button until the display you want to record appears in the viewfinder.
4. Select date, time, date and time, AUTO DATE, or the title you created.
• Date Display: The date is dis-
played and recorded.
• Time: The time is displayed and
recorded.
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• Date and Time Display: The
date and time are displayed and recorded.
• AUTO DATE: The date is auto-
matically recorded for approxi­mately five seconds and then AUTO DATE is displayed whenever:
• The date has been set or changed.
• This display mode has just been selected.
• The tape has been changed or the tape compartment opened.
• Title: The title you have created is
displayed and recorded. No display appears if a title has not been created.
• No Display: No display is dis-
played or recorded.
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Date and Time Display
Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays (continued)
Viewfinder Displays
Repeatedly Press DATE/TIME
NOV 18.98
Date Display
NOV 18.98 AM 10:25:00
No Display
TAYLOR IS FOUR
Title You Created
Time Display
Date and Time Display
AUTO DATE Display
To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title You Created
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-pause.
2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to
AUTO unless you want to record AUTO DATE.
3. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to display the date, time, date and time, AUTO DATE, or title you created.
4. Begin recording.
5. To remove the display, press DATE/ TIME until no display appears in the viewfinder.
Note: If you do not want to record a date or time, press DATE/TIME to select the date and time off mode before you begin recording. No display appears in the viewfinder.
AM 10:25:00
AUTO DATE
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Videocassettes
Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in 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 Service Center. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.
Erase Protection – Safety Tab
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it.
Safety
Tab
A. Remove B. Cover hole
safety tab or
slide tab to
REC OFF.
with vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record over tape.
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP/SLP button. The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.
• SP – Standard play provides the best picture (less picture noise), but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
• SLP – Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more picture noise than SP in normal playback. This might not be noticeable.
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Cassette SP SLP
TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min. TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min. TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min.
Recording Time
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Videocassettes
Insert and Remove Cassettes
SP/SLP Button
Push Here to Close Cassette Compartment
EJECT Button
T ape Wheel
Tape Window
Caution: Insert
the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out. The cassette should slide easily into the holder. Do not force the cassette.
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.
T ape Wheel

Cassette Care and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the cam­corder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures. Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.
1. Press EJECT. The cassette holder opens automatically.
2. Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and tape window facing out.
3. Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks into place.
• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and causes 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.
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Time-Remaining Display
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.
SP/SLP
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Select a Tape Length
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the SP/SLP button to select a tape speed.
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
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4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TAPE LENGTH.
MENU
AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
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Time-Remaining Display (continued)
30MIN
30MIN
29MIN
3MIN
2MIN
(Flashing)
SP
Time-Remaining Display
1MIN
(Flashing)
0MIN
(Flashing)
5. Press the MENU dial to display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
TAPE LENGTH
T20 T30 T40
EXIT
6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the type of tape you are using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time in SP.
T30
TAPE END
Tape Length Indicator
Tape Speed Indicator
in Viewfinder
• Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP.
• Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP.
7. Press the MENU dial twice to select
the speed and remove the MENU.
The time-remaining display starts flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.
TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during recording or a cassette is loaded thats tape is already at its end.
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Recording 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 so that your scene isn’t “tilted”.
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s microphone while recording because this sound is recorded.
• Include close-ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions.
• Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional.
• Learn to use the special production effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings.
• 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.) might detract from the sound you want to record.
• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks and scenic attractions. Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details. “Local color” gives travel videos lasting appeal. Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point.
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Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record
The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder
Cautions
Do not force the viewfinder to rotate completely around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder with the
POWER OFF
CAMERA
VCR
shoulder strap, put the viewfinder down and in to help prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move.
Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing
For convenient viewing, slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down.
Eyepiece Focus Control
The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
screen displays. 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.
focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-
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Viewfinder Displays

REC
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
NOV 18.98 PM 8:30:03
AE Dial Special Effect Indicators
• AUTO (Full Auto Mode)
AUTO LOCK appears briefly when
you select AUTO.
• MAN (Manual Mode)
AUTO RELEASE appears briefly when you select MAN.
• SPORTS This indicator appears when you
select to record fast-moving action, such as sporting events.
• SEPIA
This indicator appears when you select to give your recordings a brown-tone like old photographs.
• FRONT LIT
This indicator appears when you select to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front
lighting.
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SEPIA
MWB
PAUSE
• BACK LIT
This indicator appears when you select to make a subject appear
brighter that appears too dark because of background lighting.
• 1 S 1/1000
This indicator appears when you select 1/1000 to record fast-moving action.
• HZ: HAZE
This indicator appears when you select HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look.
• SD:SHADOW
This indicator appears when you select SHDW to darken the picture and reduce glare.
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Viewfinder Displays (continued)
Battery Level Indicator ( )
• This indicator shows the amount of
power left in the rechargeable battery.
• This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty.
Cassette Warning
• The indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.
• The indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab is set to REC OFF or removed from the cassette.
Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or Title you Created
Press the DATE/TIME button to display the date, time, date and time, AUTO DATE, or the title you created.
• These displays are recorded when they
are displayed. If you do not want to record one of them, press DATE/TIME until no display appears.
• Details are on pages 20-21.
Preset Titles
Press the TITLE button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the title you created. Details are on page 46.
MWB (Manual White Balance Indicators)
The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MENU appears here.
• appears when you select :CLOUD to record outdoors on a
cloudy day.
• appears when you select
:HALOGEN to record using
halogen or tungsten lighting.
• MWB appears when you select MWB
to adjust the color temperatures.
• Details are on pages 38-39.
Status Displays
• The
REC
indicator appears when the
camcorder is recording.
• The
PAUSE
indicator appears
during record-pause.
• appears when the camcorder plays
back a tape.
• appears during play-pause.
• appears during fast forward.
• appears during rewind.
(AT) Tracking Indicator
AT appears when the camcorder is adjusting tracking automatically.
Zoom Indicator ( ) The zoom indicator appears here when
you use the zoom lever.
• appears when you select :FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day.
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B
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Viewfinder Displays (continued)
5MIN
SP
FADER
B
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B
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LENS COVER
15
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1
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TAPE END
EFFECT
30
T
M 0:00:00
+03
Dew Warning ( )
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 this indicator disappears.
Exposure Indicators (+03)
This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually using the EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
• Details are on pages 40-41.
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Fade Indicators ( EFFECT and
FADER)
The EFFECT and briefly appear when you press the FADE button to turn on fading. when fading is turned on. Press FADE again to remove
Focus Indicators ( )
These indicators appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS menu. Make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
• The focus indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot operate properly.
FADER indicators
B
K
remains
B
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and turn off fading.
B
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Viewfinder Displays (continued)
• appear when you have selected MAN in the FOCUS menu.
• and flash while you adjust manual focus and and flash when you cannot adjust the focus any farther.
• Details are on pages 36-37.
Lithium Cell ( )
• This indicator appears for a few seconds when you turn on the cam­corder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.
• Details are on page 17.
Self-Timer , Animation, and Time­Lapse Indicators ( 1S and 15S)
• The interval time selected for self­timer or time-lapse recording ( 15S,
30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.
• The recording time selected for animation or time-lapse recording
( 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S) appears here.
• Details are on pages 50-51 and 52-53.
Time Counter (M0:00:00)
• The time counter appears during
playback. It is not recorded.
• An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.
• Details are on page 60.
Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)
The approximate time remaining on the tape is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
Warnings and Information
• LENS COVER briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.
LENS COVER might flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas -- even if the lens cover is open.
• 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 Length (T30)
The tape length (T20, T30, or T40) selected in the main MENU appears here.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)
The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP button appears here.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
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Tally Light
Microphone

Full Auto Mode

The AE dial lets you select automatic or manual control of several features.
To Turn on the Full Auto Mode
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record-pause.
PAUSE
2. Set the AE dial to AUTO.
3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
appears in the viewfinder.
VCR
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• The camcorder automatically controls focus, exposure, and white balance.
• The MENU dial will not operate.
• AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display.
To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode
1. Set the AE dial to MAN.
VCR Button
STOP Button
1/1000
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Quick Record Feature

The quick record feature allows you to record for five seconds providing short scene transitions.
1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.
2. Press QUICK REC to display 5S in the viewfinder.
3. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The camcorder records for five seconds and enters record-pause.
To Turn Off the Quick Record Mode
1. Press the QUICK REC button to
remove 5S from the viewfinder.

Quick Review Feature

Press and release VCR when the camcorder is in record-pause to review the last few seconds of a recording. The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.
The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording, returns the tape to its previous position, and returns to record-pause.

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record-pause. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.
• Press and hold VCR to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.
• Press and hold VCR to visually search forward on the recorded tape.
Release the button to return the camcorder to record-pause at that point on the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start recording at this point.

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 might occur at the beginning or the end of recordings.

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording. The tally light flashes during self-timer and time-lapse recording.
The tally light must be set to ON in the
TALLY LAMP menu. See page 54 for details.

Auto Head Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic head­cleaning system. Whenever you insert or remove a cassette, this system is activated.
The head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Service Center.
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MENU

Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by pressing the zoom buttons on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when you zoom at most distances.
To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE MACRO feature in the main MENU. You can record a small subject at a distance of approximately 23 inches.
Zoom Buttons (T and W)
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Use the Zoom Buttons (W and T)
1. To zoom in or out, press one of the
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zoom buttons on the camcorder.
• To move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction, press T.
• To move the lens in the wide angle direction, press W.
• The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during zooming.
Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu
Select ZOOM FAST or ZOOM SLOW using the menus.
1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU.
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Zooming (continued)
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
ZOOM SPEED.
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the ZOOM SPEED menu.
6. Rotate the MENU dial to EXIT and
Notes: For fastest zooming, select FAST in the ZOOM SPEED menu and press the zoom button firmly.
For slowest zooming, select SLOW in the ZOOM SPEED menu and press the zoom button lightly.
FAST SLOW
EXIT
ZOOM SPEED
To Turn Tele Macro Zooming ON or OFF
1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight TELE MACRO.
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu.
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
6. Press the MENU dial twice to
FAST or SLOW, and press the dial in.
• Select FAST to zoom faster.
• Select SLOW to zoom slower.
press the MENU dial in twice to remove the MENUS.
TELE MACRO
OFF ON
EXIT
ON or OFF and press the dial in.
• Select ON if you want to record a small subject within approxi­mately 23 inches.
• Select OFF for normal zooming.
remove the MENU.
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MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
AUTO AUTO NOV 18.98 OFF T30 AUTO FAST
MENU

Focusing

The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions. You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.
Zoom Buttons (T and W)
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TITLE
FADE
SEPIA
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SHDW
HAZE
MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.
• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on
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the auto focus feature. No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Notes: The low-contrast indicator
(
) in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumina­tion, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.
Use tele macro zooming when
recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder may zoom out to focus.
The lens must be clean for the cam-
corder to focus accurately .

Manual Focus

You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press zoom button T to zoom in on the subject and center the subject in the viewfinder.
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
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Focusing (continued)
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the FOCUS menu.
FOCUS
AUTO MANU
EXIT
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial
in. appears in the viewfinder. The focus is locked at this point.
6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away.
• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus
on a subject farther away.
flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.
• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus on a subject nearer. flashes while you are adjusting the focus and flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.
7. Press the MENU dial twice to
remove the menus.
Notes: To return to auto focus, select AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.
Conditions Requiring Manual Focus
• When recording a subject through a window.
• When recording a subject having a close foreground and a background that is far away.
• When recording in low-light situations.
• When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene.
• When the subject is not in the center of the scene.
• When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.
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MENU

White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors.
Zoom Buttons (T and W)
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Auto White Balance
During auto white balance, the camcorder adjusts the white balance.
• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the
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automatic white balance feature. No indicator appears in the viewfinder.
Manual White Balance
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
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White Balance (continued)
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight M.W.B. and press the dial in to display the M.W.B. menu.
M.W.B.
AUTO :FINE :CLOUD :HALOGEN MWB
EXIT
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the white balance you want to use.
• No indicator appears when you
select AUTO white balance.
• Select :FINE when recording
outdoors on a sunny day.
• Select :CLOUD when record-
ing outdoors on a cloudy day.
• Select :HALOGEN when
recording using halogen or tungsten lighting.
• Select MWB when shooting
subjects with different color temperatures and adjust the white balance as follows:
A.Point camcorder at a white, flat
object such as a piece of white paper.
B.While MWB is highlighted, press
and hold the MENU dial until MWB starts flashing.
The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing when it is ready to record.
Note: To change the tint for special recording, substitute colored paper for white. The white balance is adjusted based on the color.
Red paper – deeper green Blue paper – orange Yellow paper – deeper purple
5. Press the MENU dial twice to select a
white balance and remove the menus.
Notes: To return to auto white balance, select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.
M.W.B.
AUTO :FINE :CLOUD :HALOGEN MWB
EXIT
Note: Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.
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Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the AE dial is set to AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.
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Auto Exposure
The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure.
• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the
auto exposure feature. No exposure indicator appears in the viewfinder.
AUTO
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MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)
Manual Exposure
You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions, such as those listed on the next page.
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
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Exposure Control (continued)
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
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3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXPOSURE and press the dial in to display the EXPOSURE menu.
EXPOSURE
AUTO MANU
EXIT
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial in.
The exposure indicator (00) appears in the viewfinder.
5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject.
• To brighten the image, rotate the
MENU dial up. You can adjust the exposure to +06.
• To darken the image, rotate the
MENU dial down. You can adjust the exposure to –06.
6. Press the MENU dial in to select an exposure.
7. Press MENU again to remove the main MENU.
Notes: To return to auto exposure, select
AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.
Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure
• When recording with a bright back­ground or reverse lighting.
• When recording with a very dark background or very bright subject.
• When recording a reflective natural background — such as a beach or when skiing.
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Fade In or Out
You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of the fade is controlled by the camcorder.
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To Fade In or Out
1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.
You can activate fading during record­pause or recording.
EFFECT
FADER
B
K
Notes: Press and hold the thumb trigger to record a black screen.
The screen becomes slightly reddish if fade is used with the sepia feature.
If the haze feature is selected, fading is in and out from a white screen.
B
K
2. Press the FADE button. appears briefly and then
FADER
B
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remains
B
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in the viewfinder.
3. Press the thumb trigger to start or stop recording. The camcorder fades in or out of the scene.
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To Turn Off the Fade Feature
Press the FADE button while in the viewfinder. OFF appears briefly when the fade feature is turned off.
appears
B
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AE Dial

The AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appears briefly and then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AUTO or MAN. Set the AE dial to MAN for normal recording.
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AUTO
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Mode Name Uses
and Indicator
AUTO
MAN
1/1000
HAZE
SHDW
SEPIA
AUTO LOCK
AUTO RELEASE
SPORTS
BACK LIT
FRONT LIT
1 S 1/1000
HZ:HAZE
SD:SHADOW
SEPIA
Places camcorder in full auto mode. Time and date displays, title, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white balance will not operate.
Use this mode for recording using some of the manual features.
Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.
Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun to their back. Compensates for subjects appearing too dark because of backlighting.
Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights. Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting.
Sets shutter speed to 1/1000. Use to record faster moving action than sports mode with less blurring. Use when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.
Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect.
Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a black mist.
Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the vintage look of old movies.
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Front Light and Back Light

The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. You might need to adjust for a strong front light or back light (such as spotlights or subjects standing in front of a window with the sun at their backs). You can adjust for a strong front or back light using the AE dial, FRONTLIGHT button, or BACKLIGHT button.
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To Use the AE Dial
• To compensate for a strong front light, place the AE dial in front light ( ). FRONT LIT appears briefly and then
remains in the viewfinder.
• To compensate for a strong back light place the AE dial in back light ( ). BACK LIT appears briefly and then
remains in the viewfinder.
• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the front or back light feature.
To Use the FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHT Button
You may want to temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light using the FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHT button.
AUTO
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BACKLIGHT Button
• To compensate for a strong front light, press and hold the FRONTLIGHT button. and the exposure indicator
(-02) appear in the viewfinder.
Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps lower (up to -06) than the current exposure setting.
• To compensate for a strong back light, press and hold the BACKLIGHT
button. and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder.
Note: The exposure indicator shows a setting two steps higher (up to +06) than the current exposure setting.
• Release the button to turn off manual front or back light.
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Travel 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.
• Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult your dealer for advice.
• 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.
• Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 67 for a case designed especially for this camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs. Treat your camcorder as carry-on luggage to protect it from rough handling.
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Titles — Recording
The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles or create your own title — up to 18 characters. You must install the clock cell battery as shown on page 17 before you can create or store your own title.
DATE/TIME Button
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TITLE Button MENU Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
Record a Preset Title or Title You Create
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Repeatedly press TITLE to select one of the preset titles or the title you created.
3. Start recording. The title is superimposed and recorded on your tape whenever it appears.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS
OUR FAMILY
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4. Press TITLE to remove the title from
SOMEONE SPECIAL
VACATION
SUPER STAR
FIRST
Title you Created
Title Off – No Title
the viewfinder when you are finished recording it.
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CHARACTER
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A O U A E O I U Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ - / ! ? ¿ ♥
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
` ` ` ` `
˙˙ ˙˙ ˙˙
T A Y L O R I S FOUR !
BACK NEXT EXIT CLEAR
Create Your Own Title
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will
appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight CHARACTER.
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where you want the character to appear.
6. When the box is highlighted, rotate the MENU dial to select a character. Press the MENU dial in to place the character in your title.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you complete your title.
Note: To erase a previous title, rotate the MENU dial to highlight CLEAR, and press the MENU dial in to erase the title.
To change or delete a character, highlight BACK or NEXT and press the MENU dial in to highlight the character you want to change. Rotate the MENU dial to select the new character (or blank space) and press the MENU dial in to select the new character.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the CHARACTER menu.
CHARACTER
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R S
T U V W X Y Z A O U
` ` ` ` `
A E O I U Ñ Æ Ø Å &
: . , ’ - / ! ? ¿ ♥ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
BACK NEXT EXIT CLEAR
BACK or NEXT. Repeatedly press the
˙˙ ˙˙ ˙˙
MENU dial in to highlight the box
8. When you are finished, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT and press the MENU dial in twice to remove the menu.
To record your title, press the TITLE button until your title is displayed as described on the previous page. To record your title and a preset title, display the preset title and press DATE/
TIME to display your title as described on pages 20-21.
To Stop Recording Your Title
Press the DATE/TIME button and/or TITLE button to remove the title from the
viewfinder.
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Self-Timer Recording

You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene when recording begins.
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To Set the Self Timer
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the
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Tally Light
pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
main MENU in the viewfinder.
AUTO
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Self-Timer Recording (continued)
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU appears.
Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT. TIME.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the INT. TIME menu.
INT. TIME
OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN
EXIT
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN).
• Select 15S to delay the recording
for 15 seconds.
• Select 30S to delay the recording
for 30 seconds.
• Select 1MIN to delay the recording
for one minute.
• Select 5MIN to delay the recording
for five minutes.
• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.
6. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu.
7. and the amount of delayed recording time appear in the viewfinder.
8. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
Note: The tally light flashes. About five
seconds before recording begins, the tally light starts flashing faster. When the camcorder starts recording, the tally light stops flashing.
9. To stop self-timer recording, press the thumb trigger.
Note: To turn off self-timer recording before it starts, press the thumb trigger and set the interval time on the INT. TIME menu to OFF.
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Animation Recording

You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as cartooning).
SP/SLP
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Tally Light
To Record Using Animation
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder.
AUTO
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PUSH
MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
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Animation Recording (continued)
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU appears.
Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight REC TIME.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
• Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time.
7. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the
menu.
8. and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder.
5. Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu.
REC TIME
OFF 1/4 S 1/2 S 1 S 5 S
EXIT
6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record.
• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4
second.
• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2
second.
• Select 1S to record for one second.
• Select 5S to record for five seconds.
5S
9. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
Note: The recording stops automatically
after the selected period of recording time. You might want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position.
10. Move the subject and repeat step 9 for the desired number of shots.
11. To stop animation recording, set the time in the REC TIME menu to OFF.
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BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
Time-Lapse Recording
You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth) when it remains focused on an object.
SP/SLP
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To Record Using Time Lapse
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP. SP appears in the viewfinder.
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
K
1/1000
SHDW
HAZE
Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT. TIME.
MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
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NEXT . The second MENU appears.
5. Press the MENU dial in to display the INT. TIME menu.
INT. TIME
OFF 15 S 30 S 1 MIN 5 MIN
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Time-Lapse Recording (continued)
6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time between recordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN).
• Select 15S to delay the recording
for 15 seconds.
• Select 30S to delay the recording
for 30 seconds.
• Select 1MIN to delay the recording
for one minute.
• Select 5MIN to delay the recording
for five minutes.
• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.
7. Press the MENU dial in to display the second MENU. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight REC TIME.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4 second.
• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2 second.
• Select 1S to record for one second.
• Select 5S to record for five seconds.
• Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time.
10.Press the MENU dial twice to exit the
menus.
and the amount of recording time and and the amount of interval time between recordings appear in the viewfinder.
15S
5S
8. Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu.
REC TIME
OFF 1/4 S 1/2 S 1 S 5 S
EXIT
9. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the camcorder to record.
11. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.
Note: The camcorder starts and stops recording the selected amount of time. The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins.
12. To stop recording, place the camcorder in record-pause, and set the REC TIME and INT. TIME in the second MENU to OFF.
Note: Fade does not operate during animation or time-lapse recording.
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EXIT
TALLY LAMP
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Tally Light (Turn On or Off)
You can turn the tally light on or off using the second MENU.
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Tally Light

To Turn the Tally Light On or Off
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT . The second MENU will
appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight TALLY LAMP.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
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OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
4. Press the MENU dial in to display the
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
SEPIA
B
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HAZE
TALLY LAMP menu.
OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in
to select ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want the tally light to light during recording.
• Select OFF if you do not want the tally light to light during recording.
EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.
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EXIT
DEMO

Demo Mode

You can turn on the DEMO mode in the second MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder’s features.
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To Turn the Demo Mode On
1. Make sure the camcorder is in record­pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the safety tab or set it to REC OFF.
3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder.
MENU
MENU END FOCUS EXPOSURE DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED NEXT
4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT . The second MENU appears.
Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE.
BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
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OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
SEPIA
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MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)
5. Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu.
6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in
to select ON or OFF.
• Select ON if you want the cam-
corder to demonstrate some of the recording features.
Note: Zoom is the only feature that
operates during the demo mode.
• Select OFF if you do not want a
demonstration.
7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight
EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.
To Turn the Demo Mode Off
Turn off the camcorder.
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BACK REC TIME INT. TIME TALLY LAMP CHARACTER JLIP ID NO. DEMO MODE
MENU END
OFF OFF ON
07 OFF
Service Port Identification Number
The service port, or JLIP connector is used by authorized servicenters.
Attach the Shoulder Strap
The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement.
To Attach the Shoulder Strap
1. If the strap keeper is over a double section of the strap, slide the strap keeper off the end of the strap. Replace the keeper on the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as
shown.
2. Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring.
Buckle
Attachment Rings
Keeper
Keeper
3. Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle making sure it is threaded under the outer strap. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
4. Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap attachment ring.
5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length.
6. Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping.
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Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, you may find it
convenient to rotate the viewfinder down and slide it to the front. This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move. Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder.
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Playback

Use the Viewfinder for Playback
You can see tapes using the viewfinder. There is no sound during viewfinder playback.
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Eyepiece Focus Control
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To Play Back a Tape
1. Attach a power supply.
Attach the adapter/charger, charged battery, or optional car cord.
2. Insert a tape.
• Slide EJECT up to open the cassette compartment.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.
PUSH Button
• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.
• Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed.
3. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
The power indicator lights.
4. Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position.
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Use the Viewfinder for Playback (continued)
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback.
• If necessary, adjust tracking.

Tracking

• During playback, use the playback features on the following pages.
6. Press the STOP button when you are finished.
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During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press the MENU dial in to activate manual tracking. Rotate it up or down to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.
• During stop-action playback, rotating the MENU dial while in manual tracking might reduce picture “jitter”
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(picture bouncing up and down). Some “jitter” is normal.
Press the MENU dial in again to turn automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in the viewfinder during automatic tracking.
Note: The tracking buttons might have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.
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Playback Features

PLAY/PAUSE Button
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Position the Tape
Set POWER switch to VCR and press STOP.
• Press and quickly release the VCR button or VCR button to rewind or fast-forward the tape.
• Press STOP to stop the tape.
Visual Search
• During playback, press and release VCR button or VCR button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
VCR
VCR Button
STOP Button
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• For brief searching, press and hold
VCR button or VCR button for more than two seconds.
• Release the button to return to normal playback.
Stop-Action Pause
• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it enters the stop mode and turns off to prevent excessive tape wear.
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Playback Features (continued)
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Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. Turn memory stop on to stop the tape automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.
To Use the Memory-Stop Feature
1. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, set the POWER switch to VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
M 0:00:00
Time Counter With Memory
Stop T urned On
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2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than one second to turn the time counter’s memory-stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M appears before the time counter.
3. Continue to play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the STOP button.
4. Press VCR. The tape rewinds to the time counter reading of M 0:00:00.
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Playback
Use the Cassette Adapter
The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes.
Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette adapter into the VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.
Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery
Battery Compartment Cover
1. Remove battery compartment cover.
2. Install supplied “AA” battery so positive (+) and negative (–) ends align properly with (+) and (–) terminals in battery compartment.
3. Replace battery compartment cover.
Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter
Tape Wheel
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.
2. Slide EJECT to the right to open the cassette compartment lid.
Notes: Replace the battery when the load time becomes much longer than normal.
Remove the battery from the cassette adapter if it is not used for a month or more. This prevents possible damage from battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one.
Cassette Compartment Lid
EJECT Switch
3. Insert the cassette with the tape window on the left and facing up.
Allow the cassette to drop into the adapter. Do not force the cassette.
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Use the Cassette Adapter (continued)
Load Detector
4. Gently close the cassette compartment lid until it locks into place. Make sure the cassette reel area under the adapter is free to turn while the cassette is loading.
Note: You should hear a whirring sound while the tape loads. The adapter’s load detector will automatically retract into the adapter.
Caution: If the load detector is still extending from the side of the cassette adapter after you have attempted to load the cassette, loading is not complete. Try to load the cassette again. Attempting to insert the cassette adapter into a VCR with the load detector extending may cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR.
Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter
Access Hole
Reels
1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to the right. The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter’s cassette compartment lid opens.
2. Use the access hole on the bottom of
3. Gently close the adapter’s cassette
Caution: Do not touch the reels during loading and unloading. It could cause injury or damage the cassette adapter or tape.
the adapter to push the cassette up and remove it from the adapter.
compartment lid.
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Playback
Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs
To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 69. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.
Back of
Mono VCR or
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AUDIO Jack
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White Audio Plug
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Installation

1. Attach the white plug on one end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
Notes: If your cable does not have white
and yellow plugs, attach the same color to the audio jacks.
If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN
jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on page 69 to hear both channels.
Audio/Video Output Cable (Optional)
VIDEO Jack
2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
3. Attach the white plug on the other end of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO jack (located under the small cover) on the back of the camcorder.
4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO jack on the camcorder.
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Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (continued)
Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
2. Set the POWER switch to VCR to
turn on the camcorder. The power indicator lights.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.
• During playback, use the playback features on pages 59-60.
4. To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.
Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the camcorder enters play-pause when the counter reaches M 0:00:00.
5. Press STOP when you are finished.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others.
Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Note: Turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
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Playback
Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs
To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need an optional 1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90 shown on page 69. If your TV has audio and video inputs (or is connected to a VCR), refer to pages 63-64.
VHF Antenna
Optional 300-75 Ohm Transformer
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Connector
Optional Coaxial RF Cable (such as VH82 or VH90)
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Optional Transformer (Such as VH54)
OUT TO TV
CH3/CH4
VCR/TV
Switch

Installation

1. Disconnect the VHF antenna from your TV. Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV.
Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need an optional 300/75 ohm transformer.
2. Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter, and attach the other end to the VHF input on your TV as shown.
Back of TV
VHF
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Switch
VHF
Optional RF Output Adapter (1CVA147C)
RF Output Adapter's Plug
AUDIO, RF DC OUT, VIDEO
Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals, you need a 75/300 ohm transformer, such as VH54, shown on
page 69.
3. Attach the RF output adapter’s plug to the AUDIO, RF DC OUT , and VIDEO jacks located under the small cover on the back of the camcorder.
Jacks
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Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs (continued)
Playback Operation
1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.
2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch.
3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in
VCR.
Seeing What the Camcorder Is Recording
4. Set POWER switch to VCR. Power indicator lights.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.
• During playback, use the playback features described on pages 59-60.
6. Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. Turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.
2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from the
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 of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
3. Set adapter’s VCR/TV switch to VCR.
4. Set POWER switch to CAMERA. Power indicator lights.
5. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
camcorder and place the adapter’s VCR/ TV switch in TV.
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Optional Accessories
We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.
These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable.
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by using the order form on page 71.
AC201A Soft Carrying Case
Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories. Rugged fabric lined with soft non-abrasive material and generous padding. Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters, adapters, batteries, and tapes.
DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Do not use any other car cord with this camcorder.
This 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.
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Optional Accessories
FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries
These rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are designed specifically for long life. The FB1260 is a 1-hour battery. The FB120 powers your camcorder twice as long as the FB1260 (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
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the camcorder steady and produces excellent video results.
This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick­release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow for sure footing.
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The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260 and FB120 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 might be required in some countries. Charging takes approximately seven hours for the FB1260 (1-hour battery) and 13 hours for the FB120 (2-hour battery).
All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice.
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Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure
it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling over. Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod.
When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder’s tripod mounting hole.
The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approximately three­eighth (3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.
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Optional Accessories
This RF output adapter is used with a coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90, to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video inputs) for playback. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need a 300-to-75 ohm transformer. If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals, you need an optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer such as VH54.
VH54 Cable Transformer1CVA147C RF Output Adapter
This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable (such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV.
VH83 Audio/Video Cable
Coaxial RF Cables
VH82 (6-ft) VH90 (12-ft)
These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video input jacks) for playback. If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw terminals, you need an optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer such as VH54. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need an optional 300-to-75 ohm transformer.
All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice.
This six foot audio/video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes.
AH25 Y -Adapter
This Y-adapter allows you to connect your camcorder’s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR.
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Accessory Order Form

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.
Placing an Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
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:
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Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573
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Accessory Order Form
Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6151
Description Part No. Price Qty. Total
Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89.95 Rechargeable Battery (Extended) FB120 $ 89.95 Rechargeable Battery (Standard) FB1260 $ 49.95 75-300 Cable Transformer VH54 $ 2.95 Coaxial RF-Cable VH82 $ 6.95 Audio/Video Cable VH83 $ 5.95 Coaxial RF-Cable VH90 $ 7.95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C $ 59.95 AC Adapter/Charger 241017 $197.20 and DC Cable 233087 $ 28.35 Cassette Adapter 232845 $ 72.75
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $_________
Sales T ax.......................................................................................................... $_________
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 and Handling .................................................................................... $
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Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or cash.
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Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,
or Discover Card by filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card
Expiration date:
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Copy Number above your name on MasterCard
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• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
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Trouble Checks
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.
Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center, 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.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
No power
Won’t record or playback
Won’t playback Won’t record
No picture
• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator lights.
• If using battery, it might need to be recharged.
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for desired operation.
• There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.
• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
• The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.
• You might have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.
• POWER switch must be set to VCR position.
• Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)
• POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.
• Open lens cover.
Camcorder turns itself off
• Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record­pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to prevent tape wear.
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Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Tape stops during rewind or fast forward
Camcorder remains in pause mode
Dew indicator flashes in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus operation
Viewfinder displays are out of focus
Picture is too dark or subject too dark
• Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M” appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads M 0:00:00. Press VCR or VCR again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory-stop feature.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work under these conditions. Rotate AE dial to MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.
• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances. Rotate AE dial to MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to sports ( ) or 1/1000.
See page 43.
• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate AE dial to select back lit ( ) or press BACKLIGHT button.
See pages 43-44.
• Subject in front of a strong frontlight. Rotate AE dial to select front lit ( ) or press FRONTLIGHT button.
See pages 43-44.
• Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure manually. See pages 40-41.
Sound is too low or distorted
Picture recorded with special effect
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• Subject was too far from camcorder.
• AE dial might be turned to special effect mode. Rotate
the AE dial to AUTO. See page 43.
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Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Colors do not look natural on recording
Title recorded on tape
Date and/or time are recorded on tape
Date and/or time are incorrect
Cannot set REC or INT. TIME for animation or time­lapse recording
Tally light does not light during recording
• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.
• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder. Remove the title. See pages 20-21 and 46.
• Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when recording. See pages 20-21.
• When AUTO DATE is selected (AE dial in AUTO), date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette.
See pages 20-21.
• Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing.
See page 17.
• Date or time might need to be set. See pages 18-19.
• Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.
• Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.
• Make sure AE dial is not set to AUTO to display MENU. See pages 50-53.
• TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in the TALLY LAMP menu. See page 54.
Vertical white lines appear when shoot­ing bright object
Error number (E01, E02, etc.) appears in viewfinder
Streaks in picture during playback or play-pause
• This might occur when the 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 Camcorder Service Center.
• Adjust tracking with MENU dial. See page 58.
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Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Bright, crystal­shaped spots in viewfinder
Rechargeable battery runs down sooner than expected
• Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
• If battery has not been used for some time, completely drain the battery’s power and rechar ge it.
• Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously. You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time. In practical use, you might not be able to record for the full time because the camera uses battery power when it is waiting between recordings (record­pause) and zooming.
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Care and Maintenance

Clean 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, might damage the camcorder.
Clean the Camcorder’s Lens
To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might scratch the lens.
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Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder
You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.
1. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out.
2. Remove dust using a blower brush.
3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the
Reference Marks
reference marks, and then turn the eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.
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Proper Care and Storage

• Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.
• Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it might damage the finish.

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 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm, condensation might 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 might permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.
• Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.
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• The camcorder might 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 (-30ºC) or above 149°F (65ºC).
• 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.
• Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the camcorder.
• Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4ºC) or above 95°F (35ºC).
• Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If any component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.
• Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories might cause damage to the camcorder.
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Specifications

General
Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 5.0 watts Weight:1.8 lbs. (800g)
Dimensions – Including Viewfinder:
4-1/2" (W) x 4-5/8" (H) x 9-9/16" (D) 114 (W) x 117 (H) x 242 (D) mm
Video Recorder Section
Format: VHS-C Record/playback system:
Four video record/playback heads One flying erase head
Video signal: EIA standard
NTSC color
Viewfinder
0.5" Black-and-white electronic viewfinder
Information to User
Camera Section
Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager Lens: F1.6, f=3.8 to 83.6mm 22:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter: 46 mm
Tripod Mount
One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole
AC Adapter/Charger
Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Power consumption: 23 watts Weight: .71 lbs. (300g) Dimensions:
5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D) 140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm
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 FCC right to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference — Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Customer Assistance and Service
You can reach Thomson at the
following number:
800-283-6503
(Toll free inside U.S.A.)
Our toll-free Camcorder number
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST
Monday – Friday
for U.S. customers only
Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, repair or replacement will be arranged. Please have your camcorder model/ serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of a repair or replacement unit to you.
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange
If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities.
Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything! Obtain a Return Authorization
(RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.
Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to Thomson Consumer Electronics
The Thomson representative who authorized the return of your equipment will give you an RA number over the phone. They will also provide you with instructions on where and how to return your Camcorder. Write the number in large, clear characters on the outside of the box. To avoid confusion and misunderstandings, shipments without an RA number clearly visible on the outside of the box will be returned to you at your expense.
Include a brief note describing the problem and any conversations about the problem you have had with Thomson personnel.
Include your name, address and model/serial number of your Camcorder. These numbers
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are located on the bottom of your unit. If your Camcorder is within the warranty period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale to verify purchase date. Use the original box and packing material to protect the equipment from damage in shipment.
For your protection, insure all shipments for full replacement value and use a reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility
for warranty shipments from the customer to the factory if not shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.
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Limited W arranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
During the initial 90 days
Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option will be ours. There will be no cost to you.
After the 90 days and within one year Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option will be ours. Parts will be provided at no charge, but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair.
How you get service:
• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/ serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the bottom of your camcorder.
• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit, you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.
To receive a replacement Camcorder before you return yours:
Option I
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard,
or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit, excluding all accessories, within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED RET AIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This amount, less $10.00 handling, will be credited if the unit is subsequently received.
2. We will send you a replacement unit.
3. Ship the unit back to us, excluding all accessories, using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:
• Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility.
• A brief note describing your camcorder’s problem.
• Your name, address and phone number.
Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your sole responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.
Option II
1. We will send a replacement unit to the exchange point.
2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.
3. Take your unit, excluding all
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accessories, and your evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit.
4. If the repairs were covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:
1. Write the RA number on the outside of the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.
2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all accessories, using the original box and packing material if possible.
3. Include with the shipment:
• Evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility.
• A brief note describing your camcorder’s problem.
• Your name, address and phone number.
Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your sole responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.
4. The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card.
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.
To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center:
• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-
336-1900 for the Authorized RCA
Camcorder Service Center nearest you.
• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice.
• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale.
• Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
• Batteries for remote control and clock.
• Cleaning of video/audio heads.
• Camcorders purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Return transportation, storage and handling costs of your unit, including insurance for loss or damage.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your camcorder. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Index A
Accessories
included 3 optional 67
order form 71 Accessory order form 71 Adapter/charger
charging battery 14
using 4, 12 AE dial
7, 8, 10, 18, 20, 21, 24, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55
indicators 28 AE dial features 43 Animation indicator 31, 51 Animation recording 50 APE LENGTH feature 24 Assistance 1, 3 Assistance, customer 80 Attach shoulder strap, 56 Audio/video jacks 11, 63, 65 Auto date display 20 Auto date feature 20, 32 Auto exposure 40 Auto focus 36 Auto head cleaner 33 AUTO indicator 28 AUTO mode 8, 32 Auto white balance 38 Automatic head-cleaning system 22
B
BACK LIT Indicator 43 BACK LIT indicator 44 Back-lit feature 43 BACKLIGHT button 44 BATT. (battery) RELEASE button 11, 13 Battery
attaching and removing 13
care and storage 15
charging 14
refreshing 14
using 13 Battery, installing in cassette adapter 61 Battery level indicator 15, 29
C
Cable TV installer note 66 Camcorder, cleaning 77 Camcorder’s operating controls 10 Camera edit feature 33 Car cord adapter 16 Care and maintenance
clean the camcorder viewfinder 77 clean the camcorder’s lens 77 clean the camcorder’s viewfinder 77 proper care and storage 78 things to avoid 78
Care and storage
battery 15 camcorder 78
cassette 23 Cassette adapter 61, 62 Cassette care and storage 23 Cassette compartment 11 Cassette warning 29 Cassettes
inserting and removing 23 Cassette's tape wheel 23 CHARACTER menu 47 Checks and adjustments 73 Clean the camcorder 77 Clean the camcorder’s viewfinder 77 Cleaning the camcorder’s lens 77 Clock cell battery compartment 11, 17 Clock cell indicator 17, 31 Contents 1 Copy tapes 64 COUNTER R/M button 10, 60, 64 Customer assistance and service 80
D
Date and time display
setting 18 Date, time, and title displays
recording 20 DATE/TIME button 10, 20, 21, 29, 47 DATE/TIME menu 18 DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16 DC in jack 4, 12 Demo mode 55
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DEMO MODE menu 55 Design specifications 79 Dew warning 30 Displays, status 29
E
EJECT button 5, 11, 23, 57 Erase protection 22 Exposure control 40, 41 Exposure indicator 41, 44 EXPOSURE menu 41 Eyepiece focus control 6, 11, 27, 58
F
Fade/wipe feature 42 First time operation 3 Flying erase head 33 Focus indicators 30, 37 FOCUS menu 37 Focusing 36 FRONT LIT indicator 43, 44 FRONTLIGHT button 44 Full auto feature 32
H
Handstrap 4, 11 Head cleaning 22, 33 HZ:HAZE indicator 28, 43
HAZE 28
HZ:HAZE 43
interval time 49, 53
LENS COVER 31
MAN 28
manual white balance 29
MWB 39
record time 51, 53
REFRESH 14
S 1/1000 28
SD:SHADOW 28, 43
self-timer 31
SEPIA 28, 43
SPORTS 28, 43
TAPE END 25, 31
tape length 31
tape speed 31
time counter 31
time display 29
time-lapse 31, 53
time-remaining 25, 31
title display 29
tracking 29
white balance 39
zoom level 29, 34 Information to user 79 Inserting and removing cassettes 23 INT. TIME menu 49, 52 Interval indicators 49 Interval time indicators 53
I
Indicators
1 S 1/1000 43 AE dial 28, 43 animation 31, 51 AUTO 28, 43 AUTO RELEASE 43 BACK LIT 43, 44 battery level 15 cassette warning 29 clock cell 17, 31 date display 29 exposure 30, 41, 44 focus 30, 37 FRONT LIT 43, 44
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JLIP (joint level interface protocol) identificati
56
JLIP connector 11
L
Lens 10 Lens cover 9 LENS COVER control 4, 11 LENS COVER indicator 31 Lithium cell
inserting and removing 17
Lithium cell indicator 17, 31 Low-contrast indicator 36
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M.W.B. menu 39 Main MENU
18, 24, 29, 31, 35, 36, 38, 41, 47, 48,
50, 52, 54, 55 MAN indicator 28 Manual exposure 40 Manual white balance 38 Memory stop 60 MENU Dial 11 MENU dial
7, 18, 19, 24, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 41, 47,
48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58 Microphone 10, 32 MWB indicator 39
O
Operating controls 10 Optional accessories 67 Optional plug adapter 12 Order form, accessories 71
P
Pause indicator 5, 8 Pause, stop-action 59 PLAY/PAUSE button 9, 10, 58, 59, 64, 66 Playback
first 9 on a TV without audio/video inputs 65 on TV (or VCR) with audio/video inputs 63 using cassette adapter 61 viewfinder 57
Playback features
memory-stop 60 position the tape 59 stop-action pause 59 time counter 60 tracking 58 visual searching 59
Playback on a TV without audio/video inputs
65 Playback on TV (or VCR) with audio/video in
jacks 63 Playback speeds 22 Plug adapter, optional 12
Power indicator 5, 11, 16 POWER switch
5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, 57, 59, 60, 64, 66
Powering your camcorder
using adapter/charger 12 using battery 13
using optional car cord adapter 16 Preset title, recording 46 Problem solving 73 Product registration i2 PUSH button 5, 11, 23, 57
Q
QUICK REC button 10, 33 Quick record feature 33
R
RBRC seal 13 REC TIME menu 51, 53 Record indicator 8 Record time indicators 51 Recording
animation 50
self-timer 48
time-lapse 52, 53 Recording speeds 6, 22 REFRESH button 14 REFRESH indicator 14 Registration i2 RF DC OUT jack 11, 65 RF output adapter, optional 65
S
Safety information i2 Safety precautions, battery 13 Safety tab 22 SD:SHADOW indicator 28, 43 Second MENU 47, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55 Self-timer 48, 49 Self-timer indicator 31 SEPIA indicator 28, 43 SET button 21 Setting tape length 7
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Shoulder strap, attach 56 Shoulder strap attachment rings 11, 56 Shutter speed indicator 43 SLP recording speed 6 SLP tape speed 6, 22 Solving problems 73 SP recording speed 6, 22 SP tape speed 6, 22 SP/SLP button 22, 24, 50, 52 Specifications 79 Speeds, recording and playback 22 Sports feature 43 SPORTS Indicator 43 SPORTS indicator 28 Status displays 29 STOP button 9, 10, 58, 59, 60, 64, 66 Stop-action pause 59
T
Table of contents 1 TALLY LAMP feature 33 TALLY LAMP menu 54 Tally light 8, 10, 32, 33, 49 Tally light feature 54 Tape copying 64 TAPE END indicator 25, 31 Tape, inserting 5 TAPE LENGTH feature 24 Tape length indicators 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 7, 25 Tape length, set 7, 24 Tape speed indicators 31 Tape wheel 5 TELE MACRO feature 35 TELE MACRO menu 35 Tele macro zooming 35 Things to avoid 78 Thumb trigger 11, 32, 33, 49, 51, 53, 64 Time counter 31, 60 Time display: 20 Time-counter display 31 Time-lapse indicator 31, 53 Time-lapse recording 52, 53 Time-remaining display 25, 31 Time-remaining feature 24, 25
Tips
travel 45
traveling 45 TITLE button 46, 47 Title display 20 TITLER button 29 Titles
creating your own 47
recording preset 46
recording your own 20 Tracking 58 Tracking indicator 29 Travel tips 45 Tripod, using 68 Trouble checks 73
U
Unpack camcorder and accessories 3
V
VCR buttons 9, 10, 33, 59, 60 Videocassettes 22 Viewfinder 6, 11, 27, 44
adjust for viewing 27
eyepiece focus control 27
playback 57
Visual searching 59
W
White balance feature 38 White balance indicators 39
Z
Zoom buttons 34, 36, 38 Zoom level indicator 29, 34 Zoom lever 11 ZOOM SPEED feature 35 ZOOM SPEED menu 35 Zooming 34
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Note: This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television 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 interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).
· Change the position of the camcorder with respect to the radio or televi­sion equipment that is receiving interference.
· Move the camcorder away from equipment receiving interference.
· Plug the adapter/charger into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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