RCA CC616 User Manual

CC616
USER‘S GUIDE
CAMCORDER
Important Safety Information
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
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 and model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No: _____________________________________ Serial No: _____________________________________ Purchase Date: _____________________________________ Purchased From: _____________________________________
This symbol indicates Òdangerous voltageÓ inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
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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 78-79)
Customer Service...........................................800-336-1900 (page 77)
Accessories...............................................800-338-0376 (pages 64-69)

Table of Contents

Safety Information..............................i
Product Registration...........................i
Table of Contents............................1-2
First-Time Operation
• Assistance..........................................3
• Unpack Camcorder & Accessories....3
• Attach the Adapter/Charger...............4
• Insert a Tape......................................4
• Open Lens Cover...............................5
• Adjust Handstrap...............................5
• Turn on Camcorder............................5
• Select a Recording Speed..................6
• Set the SCENE SELECT AE Dial......7
• Adjust Viewfinder and
Eyepiece Focus Control...................7
• Start and Stop Recording...................8
• Play Back Your Recording................8
• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8
• Review Camcorder’s
Operating Controls.....................9-10
Powering Your Camcorder
• Using Adapter/Charger....................11
• Using Rechargeable Battery.......12-14
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...15
Remote Control
• Buttons .......................................16-17
Install Battery Cell...........................18
• Remote Sensor.................................18
Traveling Tips...................................19
Video Cassettes............................20-21
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Table of Contents
Recording
• Make a Recording......................22-23
• Recording Tips ................................24
• Viewfinder.......................................25
• Viewfinder Displays...................26-29
• Tally Light.......................................30
• Microphone......................................30
• Flying Erase Head ...........................30
• Tape Positioning..............................30
• Electronic Indexing .........................30
• Quick Review..................................31
• Auto Head Cleaner..........................31
• Camera Edit.....................................31
• Time Counter With Memory Stop...32
• Tape Time-Remaining Display .......33
• Zooming ..........................................34
SCENE SELECT AE Dial................35
• White Balance .................................36
MODE Button..................................37
• Fading In and Out............................38
• 16X9 Mode......................................39
• Focusing (Auto and Manual) .....40-41
• Exposure Control (Iris)....................42
• Self-Timer (Remote Only) ..............43
• Titler...........................................44-45
• Date and Time Display
• Install the Clock Cell....................46
• Set the Date and Time..................47
• Select the Date, Time, or
Title to Record.....................48-49
• Animation and Time-Lapse
Recording (Remote Only)........50-51
• Audio Dubbing (Remote Only).......52
• Edit Insert (Remote Only)...............53
• Built-in Color Enhancement
Light.........................................54-55
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........56
Playback
• Viewfinder Playback.......................57
• Visual Searching..............................57
• Stop-Action Pause...........................57
• Tracking...........................................57
• Using the Cassette Adapter........58-59
• Playback on TV (or VCR) With AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks 60-61
• Playback on TV Without
Audio/Video Inputs..................62-63
Optional Accessories...................64-69
• Accessory Order Form...............67-69
Trouble Checks ...........................70-73
Care and Maintenance ...............74-75
Specifications ....................................76
Customer Assistance and Service ...77
Limited Warranty.......................78-79
Index (Alphabetical) ...................80-81
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First-Time Operation

F1
F2
MODE
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SCENE SELECT
A
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A
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+ -
ZOOM
START/STOP
SELF INT. TIME
TIME LAPSE
REC TIME ANIM. PAUSE
FF
A.DUB
INSERT
REW
STOP
PLAY
POWER
CHG END REFRESH
This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . .800-283-6503
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376
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.
WARNING: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Model CC616
Remote Control Part No. 221125
Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery Part No. FB1260
Caution:
Do not use this adapter/charger for any purpose other than
AC Adapter/Charger
Part No. 221339 or 217010
charging the FB1260 or FB120 battery pack or supply­ing power to
Cassette Adapter Part No. 221338 or VCA115A
the camcorder.
Clock and Remote Cells 3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells – such as CR2025 – are available from most local drug stores and camera shops. Use of other cells present a risk of fire or explosion.
Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. Must be disposed of properly. Never
handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury. Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment. The lithium cells used in these devices may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the + and – sides of the cell.
Cassette Adapter
Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
Shoulder Strap Part No. ACS091
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First-Time Operation
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO RF
VIDEO
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POWER
CHG END REFRESH
To AC 100­240V, 50/60 Hz
Adapter/Charger
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack
2.Attach the adapter/charger.
Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time, attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.
A. Connect the power connector’s
small plug into the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger.
B. Align the reference mark on the
power connector with the mark on the camcorder. Hold the top of the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder, and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place.
Reference Marks
Power Connector
C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
an operating outlet. The adapter/ charger’s POWER indicator will light.
3.Insert a tape.
• Slide EJECT.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.
• Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette door locks into place.
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
•30•40 TRACKING
R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
REW
RCH
RF DC OUT
VIDEO
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EJECT
LIGHT
OFF AUT ON
F1
F2
ODE
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A
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SCENE SELECT
First-Time Operation
PAUSE
EJECT Button
PUSH
Here to Close
Tape Window
Tape Wheel
POWER Switch and Indicator
LENS COVER
Control
Handstrap Flap
Handstrap Velcro Strip (Under Flap)
4.Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
6.Place POWER (CAMERA/
OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.
5.Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
• Lift the flap on the handstrap and separate the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, and refasten the
strap.
• The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record
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 off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).
• The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minutes. Place POWER in OFF and then back in CAMERA.
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
•30•40 TRACKING
R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
REW
RCH
RF DC OUT
VIDEO
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First-Time Operation
SP•SLP/T20•30•40
Switch
7.Select a recording speed and tape length using SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.
Select SP or SLP recording speed.
• SP – Standard play provides the best
picture, but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
• 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.
Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time remaining on the tape.
Repeatedly press the SP•SLP/ T20•30•40 switch.
• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape
with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
• Select T40 SP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T40 SLP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
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F1
F2
MODE
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SCENE SELECT
A
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A
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FULL AUTO
First-Time Operation
Electronic Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus Control
SCENE SELECT AE Dial
8.Set the SCENE SELECT AE dial to AUTO.
• This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode. FULL AUTO will appear in the side display panel.
• In the AUTO mode, the fade, 16X9, manual focus, exposure, display, and titler controls will not operate.
9.Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
• Rotate the viewfinder into a
comfortable operating position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for your vision.
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
•30•40 TRACKING
R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
REW
RCH
RF DC OUT
VIDEO
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First-Time Operation
PAUSE
REW Button
STOP Button
PLAY Button
Thumb Trigger
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch
Power Indicator
10. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC 666 appears in the viewfinder, and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the record­pause mode ( appears in the viewfinder).
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11. Play back what you have recorded.
• Place the POWER switch in VCR.
• Press REW to rewind the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape in the viewfinder.
• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape.
• Details on viewfinder playback are
on page 57.
12. Place the POWERswitch in
OFF to turn off the camcorder.
The power indicator will turn off.
F1
F2
MODE
P
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SCENE SELECT
A
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A
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First-Time Operation
13. Review camcorder’s operating controls.
Power Zoom Lever “W” - Wide Angle “T” - Telephoto
Built-in Color Enhancement Light
Lens
Electronic Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus Control
Eyepiece
LENS COVER
Control
Remote Control Sensor
Tally Light
Microphone
MODE Button
EJECT Button
LIGHT OFF•AUTO• ON Switch
Cassette Door
PUSH here to close.
SCENE SELECT AE
Dial
Display Panel
F1 Button
F2 Button
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SP-SLP/T20•30•40
COUNTER R/M TRACKING
MAN.W.BAL
DATE/TIME/CHAR SET
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
•30•40 TRACKING
R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
FF
REW
RCH
RF DC OUT
VIDEO
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EDIT –
SEARCH
REW FF STOP PLAY/PAUSE
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First-Time Operation
13. Review camcorder’s operating controls.
DATE/TIME/CHAR + and – Buttons (Also TRACKING Buttons)
SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button)
MAN.W.BAL (Manual White Balance) Button
SET Button
B (Bright) and C (Color)
Controls On Bottom of Viewfinder (See Trouble
Checks for Details.)
Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring
Clock Cell Compartment
Attach Battery or Power Connector for AC Adapter/Charger Here
Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring
BATT. RELEASE Button
AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO Jacks
FF Button (Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)
REW Button
(Also EDIT SEARCH – Button)
Thumb Trigger
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch and Indicator
STOP
Button
Handstrap
PLAY/PAUSE
Button
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Powering Your Camcorder

CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO RF
VIDEO
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POWER
CHG END REFRESH

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The power connector attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Connector
POWER
Indicator
DC OUT Jack
BATT. RELEASE Button
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Plug power connector’s plug into DC OUT jack on adapter/charger.
2. Align the reference mark on the power connector with the mark on the camcorder. Hold the top of the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder, and press the bottom of the power connector onto the camcorder until it locks into place.
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the adapter/charger is properly connected, its POWER indicator will light.
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.
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.
2. Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on the camcorder while removing the power connector.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter may 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
CHG END REFRESH
Powering Your Camcorder
Charging the Battery
CHG
Indicator
POWER
Indicator
END
Indicator
REFRESH
Button
REFRESH
Indicator
Hold Battery Flush and Slide
To Charge the Battery
If the power connector is attached to the DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger, remove its plug.
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 adapter/charger’s CHG (charge) indicator will light.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time, it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to light.
5. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light.
6. Remove the charged battery by sliding
it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
Caution
Reference Marks
To AC Wall Outlet 100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz.
Adapter/Charger
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.
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery will provide 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 will light and the battery will begin discharging.
3. When discharging is completed, the REFRESH indicator will turn off, and the CHG indicator will light. The battery will then charge.
4. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light. Remove the battery from the adapter/charger.
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Powering Your Camcorder
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
RF
VIDEO
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Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described on the previous page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the battery should supply about 60 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.
Battery Safety Precautions
Reference Marks
Marker Switch
BATT. RELEASE
Button
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA)
Switch and Indicator
Attach the Charged Battery
If the power connector is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. Also, install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery pack.
Details on page 46.
1. Align the reference mark on the battery with mark on back of camcorder.
2. Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of
the battery down until it locks into place.
3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.
Remove the Battery
Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on the camcorder while removing the battery.
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 to excessive heat – over 149ºF (65ºC) could be hazardous.
ATTENTION: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Ni - Cd
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Powering Your Camcorder
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder and shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.
Battery Level Indicator
in Viewfinder
• When appears, the battery is fully charged.
Battery Care and Storage
• As the power is used and appear.
• When the battery power is almost gone,
flashes in the viewfinder. The camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in the viewfinder.
• Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes depending on the battery’s condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 210 minutes depending on the battery’s condition.
• After repeated charging and use, operation time will gradually decrease. When operation time becomes too short to be useful, 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.
• Let a hot battery cool down before attaching it to the adapter/charger.
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• The battery will also provide better service if its power is completely drained before storing it for long periods of time (30 days or more).
• The battery should be charged in the temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35C) to prevent damage.
• Do not operate the battery at temperatures below 32°F (0C) or above 104°F (40C). The battery may be damaged if operated at temperatures above 122°F (50C). Operation time will decrease at extremely low temperatures.
• Store the battery at normal room temperature.
Powering Your Camcorder
POWER Indicator
Power
Connector
Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO RF
VIDEO
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Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on page 64 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.
Using 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 may damage the camcorder and void your warranty.
1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder. Power indicator turns off.
2. If the battery is attached to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the power connector flush against the back of the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place as shown.
4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out of the socket.
5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. The POWER indicator on the car cord adapter will light.
6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator 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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Remote Control

ZOOM
START/STOP
SELF
INT. TIME
TIME LAPSE
REC TIME
ANIM.
PAUSE
FF
A.DUB
INSERT
REW
STOP
PLAY
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2
3 4
5
8
9
10 11
6 7
3
4
1
2
A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder.
ZOOM (T and W) Buttons
Camcorder’s POWER switch in CAMERA:
• Press T to move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) direction.
• Press W to move the lens in the wide-angle direction.
PLAY Button
Press PLAY when the camcorder’s POWER switch is in VCR to begin
playback.
STOP Button
When the camcorder’s POWER switch is in VCR, press STOP to stop playback, rewind, or fast-forward operation.
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REW (Rewind) Button
Camcorder’s POWER switch in CAMERA:
• When the camcorder is in record pause, press and hold REW to visually search the tape in reverse. Release REW to return to record­pause.
Camcorder’s POWER switch in VCR:
• When the camcorder is stopped, press REW to rewind the tape. Press STOP to stop rewinding tape.
• When a tape is playing, press and release REW to visually search the tape in reverse. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. For brief searching, press and hold REW for at least two seconds to visually search in reverse. Release REW to return to normal playback.
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Remote Control
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6
7
8
9
10
11
INSERT Button
Used for dubbing video. See page 53.
START/STOP Button
When the POWER switch is in CAMERA, press START/STOP to
start and stop recording.
Note: If the camcorder is left in record pause for more than five minutes, power will turn off.
SELF INT. (Interval)/ TIME Button
When the POWER switch is in CAMERA, press to activate the self-
timer or select an amount of interval time for interval recording.
TIME LAPSE ANIM. (Animation) REC/TIME Button
When the POWER switch is in CAMERA, press to set amount of
recording time for interval and animation recording.
PAUSE Button
During playback, press PAUSE to produce a stop-action picture. Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
FF (Fast Forward) Button
Camcorder’s POWER switch in CAMERA:
• With camcorder in record pause, press and hold FF to visually search forward on the tape. Release FF to return to record pause.
Camcorder’s POWER switch in
VCR:
• When the camcorder is stopped, press FF to fast forward the tape. Press STOP to stop forwarding the tape.
• When a tape is playing, press and release FF to visually search forward on the tape. Press PLAY to return to normal playback. For brief searching, press and hold FF for at least two seconds to visually search forward. Release FF to return to normal playback.
A. (Audio) DUB Button
Used for dubbing audio. See page 52.
Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it will automatically enter the stop mode and then turn off.
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Remote Control
F1
F2
MODE
P
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SCENE SELECT
A
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O
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A
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ZOOM
START/STOP
SELF
INT.
TIME
TIME LAPSE
REC
TIME
ANIM.
PAUSE
FF
A.DUB
INSERT
REW
STOP
PLAY

Install Lithium Cell

The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows:
Holder
Back of
Remote Control
Lithium Cell
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such as CR2025.
Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking 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.
Insert Pencil Here
1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or paper clip in small hole and remove battery holder.
2. Insert battery in battery holder so positive (+) terminal faces up.
3. Replace battery holder in remote until it clicks into place.
Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upside-down.
Replace battery when camcorder fails to respond to remote.
Remove battery from remote if it will not be used for a month or more. This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up liquid inside compartment and replace battery.

Remote Sensor

The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electrical and sound interference. However, the remote must be aimed directly at the camcorder’s remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions between them.
Remote Control Sensor
Note: The camcorder may not respond to the remote if its sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light.
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Traveling Tips

• Write down your camcorder’s serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it.
• Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when operating them at a beach or pool. Spray, sand, and dust should be avoided. If your lens has been exposed to the elements, clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies.
• Make sure you have any plug adapters that you may need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult your dealer for advice.
• Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 64 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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Video Cassettes

Safety
Tab
A. Remove B. Cover hole
with vinyl tape.
safety tab.
We recommend that our cassettes be used with 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 Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.
Erase Protection – Safety Tab
You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording, just record over it.
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP). Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch. The selected speed and tape length will be 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 may 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.
* Will probably be available soon.
Recording Time
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Video Cassettes
Inserting and Removing Cassettes
PUSH
Here to Close Cassette Compart­ment
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape wheel on the side of the cassette in the direction shown to remove any slack in the tape.
Tape Wheel
EJECT Button
Caution:
Insert the cassette only one way with the tape wheel facing up and
Tape Wheel
the tape win­dow facing out. The cassette should slide easily
Safety Tab
Tape Window
into the com­partment. Do not force the cassette.
1. Attach a power supply. Then slide and release EJECT to open the cassette compartment.
2. Insert or remove the cassette.
3. Close the cassette compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until it locks into place.
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you are finished with a cassette, rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures. Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period. Excessive heat or cold may damage your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.
• Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear on the tape and the camcorder’s recording or playback heads.
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape.
• Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or exposed to moisture. The tape may jam and/or damage your camcorder.
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PAUSE
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
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Making a Recording

The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the recording features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.
SP•SLP/T20•30•40Button
Eyepiece Focus Control
EDIT SEARCH – Button
EDIT SEARCH + Button
LENS COVER Control
POWER Switch
and Indicator
Tally Light
1. Attach a power supply.
Attach the adapter/charger, charged battery, or optional DC car cord.
2. Insert a tape.
• Slide EJECT.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape.
• Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.
3. Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover.
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Power Zoom Button
EJECT
Button
LIGHT OFF • AUTO• ON
Switch
SCENE
MODE, F1, and F2 Buttons
SELECT AE Dial
4. Place the POWER (CAMERA/ OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.
The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause.
appears in the viewfinder.
5. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control for your vision.
6. Select a recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.
• Select SP or SLP recording speed.
• Set the length of the tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40) so the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.
Recording
PAUSE
7. Place the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON switch in AUTO.
The light will turn on automatically when you need more light.
8. Set the SCENE SELECT AE Dial.
• Place the dial in AUTO to place the camcorder in the AUTO mode.
• Place the dial in ( ) sports or ( ) fast speed shutter to record
fast moving action.
• Place the dial in ( ) back light or ( ) front light to compensate
for unusual lighting situations.
• Place the dial in ( ) spotlight to create the effect of the subject being in a spotlight.
• Place the dial in ( ) portrait to create the effect of the subject being in a frame.
• Place the dial in ( ) sepia to create the effect of an old movie.
• Place the dial in MAN and experiment with the MODE and F1 and F2 buttons.
• Select F1 FADE to fade in and out
of scenes.
• Select F2 16X9 to record using the
16X9 format.
• Select F1 FOCUS to manually
focus.
• Select F2 EXPOSURE to adjust
the iris (brightness).
• Select F1 TITLE to select and
record one of the preset titles.
•Select F2 DISPLAY to display and record the date, time and date, or create and record your own title.
9. Start and stop recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. REC 666 appears in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording.
• Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in record pause.
appears in the viewfinder.
• The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minutes. Place the POWER switch in OFF and then back in CAMERA.
10.Use the zoom feature.
• Zoom in and out using the power zoom T and W lever.
11.Review what you have recorded.
• Press and release EDIT SEARCH – to review the last few seconds of the recording.
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – or + to visually see what you have recorded. Release the button to begin recording at that point.
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Recording Tips

• In case of fire or theft, make a video recording of your home and contents to store in a safe place.
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. Use the built-in light. This improves picture quality and color reproduction.
• Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady, gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”.
• Use the viewfinder to make sure the camcorder is level while recording or your scenes will appear “tilted”.
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s microphone while recording because this sound will be recorded.
• Include close-ups when taping family outings or group functions.
• Fading in and out of scenes will make your videos appear more professional.
• When recording fast-moving action in outdoor light that you plan to view in stop-action or slow motion on a 3-5 head VCR, place the SCENE SELECT AE dial in sports ( ) or shutter ( ) to increase the shutter speed.
• Be aware of video and audio backgrounds. Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual “clutter” on your recording. Background noises (especially TV sets, radios, household appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) can detract from the sound you want to record.
• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks and scenic attractions. Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details. “Local color” will give travel videos lasting appeal. Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point.
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CAMERA
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Viewfinder

The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording.
Viewfinder
Eyepiece Focus Control
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 shoulder strap, put the viewfinder down. This helps prevent possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move.
Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing
For convenient viewing, you can 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 personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on­screen 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.
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Viewfinder Displays

Zoom Level
This indicator tells you whether you are zoomed in or zoomed out.
Details are on page 34.
Exposure Indicator Bar
This indicator appears when you are adjusting brightness manually.
Details are on page 42.
Preset Title
• The preset title you select will appear in this area.
• This title will be recorded on your tape when it appears.
Details are on pages 44 and 48-49.
Date, Date/Time, or Created Title
The date, AUTO DATE, date and
time, or title you created appears in this area of the viewfinder.
• These displays will be recorded on your tape when they appear.
Details are on pages 48-49.
Battery Level Indicator
This indicator shows how much
power is left in the rechargeable battery.
• This indicator flashes when the
Details are on page 14.
battery is almost empty.
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Cassette Warning
• The indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab has been removed from the cassette.
• The indicator also flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.
Time Remaining, Tape Length and Tape Speed (SP or SLP)
Time Remaining: The approximate
time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed. The correct tape length must be set.
• The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.
Details are on page 33.
Tape Length: The length of the tape in the camcorder (T20, T30, or
T40) selected with the SP•SLP/ T20•30•40 switch appears here.
Details are on page 33.
Recording Speed: The recording speed (SP or SLP) selected with the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch appears here.
Details are on pages 20 and 33.
Scene Select AE
• The indicator for the mode selected with the SCENE SELECT AE dial appears here.
• The indicator and mode both appear briefly when the mode is selected, and then only the indicator appears.
Details are on page 35.
LENS COVER
When you turn on the camcorder, this indicator briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.
Manual Focus
Manual Focus Indicators ( ) appear when focus is adjusted manually.
Manual Focus Lock Indicators (56) appear when manual focus is locked.
Low-Contrast Indicators ( ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot focus properly.
• Details are on pages 40-41.
Lithium Cell ( )
This indicator appears when the
clock cell has not been installed or it needs to be replaced.
Details are on page 46.
Elapsed Time-Counter with
Memory Stop
The time counter appears during
playback. It is not recorded on the tape.
• An “M” appears in front of the time counter when memory-stop is on.
Details are on page 32.
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Viewfinder Displays (continued)
White Balance
The indicator for the manual white
• No indicator appears for automatic
Details are on page 36.
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balance selected with the MAN.W.BAL (manual white balance) button appears here.
white balance.
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. When the dew indicator disappears, the camcorder will operate.
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MODE Features (F1 and F2)
•The SCENE SELECT AE dial may not be in AUTO to use these features.
• The F1 and F2 features selected with the MODE button appear here.
• Details are on page 37.
Status Displays
•The REC 666 indicator appears
here when the camcorder is recording.
• The indicator appears when the camcorder is in record pause.
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.
INDEX and FADE
• INDEX flashes when an index mark is being recorded. Details are on
page 30.
FADE appears when you press the F1 button to select the fade feature
and flashes when fade is activated.
Details are on page 38.
• The pause indicator ( ) appears with or when the camcorder
is paused during dubbing.
Self-Timer and Interval Time
15S, 30S, 1MIN, or
5MIN appears during self-timer
recording. Details are on page 43.
• The length of time between recordings during time-lapse recording appears here. Details are
on pages 51.
Recording Time
• The indicator and length of time the camcorder will record during animation and time-lapse recording appears here.
Details are on pages 50-51.
Edit Insert and Audio Dub
appears during audio dubbing.
Details are on page 52.
appears during edit insert.
Details are on page 53.
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Tally Light

Microphone

Tally Light
The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording.
Microphone
The microphone picks up the sound during a recording. It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence the term “flying”). This allows you to make clean edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow noise” that may occur at the beginning or the end of recordings.

Tape Positioning

Place POWER switch in VCR and press STOP.
• Press and quickly release REW or FF to rewind or fast-forward the tape. Press STOP to stop the tape.

Electronic Indexing

An index mark is automatically recorded at the beginning of a recording after the date advances and a cassette is inserted. When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called “VHS Index Search System”, the invisible marks can be located automatically. See VCR owner’s manual.
INDEX flashes in the viewfinder when an index mark is recorded.
INDEX
Note: No other function can be performed during index recording.
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CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
•30•40 TRACKING
R/M
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
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TIME LAPSE
REC TIME
ANIM.
PAUSE
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INSERT
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STOP
PLAY
Recording
POWER Switch in CAMERA
REW and FF (Also EDIT SEARCH –
and +) Buttons
START/STOP Button
FF
Button
REW
Button

Quick Review Feature

Press and release EDIT SEARCH – (REW on remote) when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording. The POWER switch must be in CAMERA.
The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording, return the tape to its previous position, and return to record pause.

Auto Head Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic head­cleaning system. Whenever a cassette is inserted or removed, this system is activated.
The head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Servicenter.

Camera Edit Feature

The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – (REW on remote) to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH + (FF on remote) to visually search forward on the recorded tape.
Release the button to return camcorder to record pause at that point on the tape. Press the thumb trigger (START/ STOP on remote) to start recording at this point.
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DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET
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STOP
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Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment of a prerecorded tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. When memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.
M 0:00:00
COUNTER R/M Button
STOP
Button
Time Counter With
Memory Stop Turned On
REW
Button
To Use the Memory-Stop Feature
1. Locate the place on the tape you want to return to, place the POWER switch in VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
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 in the viewfinder.
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Thumb Trigger
POWER Switch
3. Continue to play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the STOP button.
4. Press REW. The tape will rewind to the time counter reading of M 0:00:00.
Recording
VCR
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AUDIO
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PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
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30MIN T30 SP
30MIN
29MIN
3MIN
2MIN
(Flashing)
1MIN
(Flashing)
0MIN
(Flashing)
TAPE END

Tape Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically displayed in the viewfinder. The SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch must be set for the correct recording speed and tape length before the camcorder can correctly calculate time remaining.
SP•SLP/T20•30•40
Switch
Time Counter With
Memory Stop Turned On
Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length
Before recording, repeatedly press the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to select the recording speed and length of tape you are using.
• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape
• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape
with 20 minutes or less recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
• Select T40 SP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SP speed.
• Select T40 SLP if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time and want to record in SLP speed.
Notes: The time-remaining indicator will start flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.
TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end during recording or a cassette is loaded whose tape is already at its end.
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ZOOM
START/STOP
SELF
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TIME
TIME LAPSE
REC TIME
ANIM.
PAUSE
FF
A.DUB
INSERT
REW
STOP
PLAY
F1
F2
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SCENE SELECT
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Zooming

The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by sliding the power zoom lever on the camcorder or pressing ZOOM T or W on the remote.
Power ZOOM Buttons
Power Zoom Lever
T = Telephoto
W = Wide Angle
T = Telephoto
W = Wide Angle
Power Zooming
• To move the lens in the telephoto (close­up) direction, slide the power zoom lever toward T (or press ZOOM T on the remote).
• To move the lens in the wide angle direction, slide the lever toward W (or press ZOOM W on remote).
Zoom speed varies according to how far you zoom in or out. The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder.
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T
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Zoom Level Indicator
in Viewfinder
Recording
F1
F2
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Scene Select AE Dial

The SCENE SELECT AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to select the effect you want. The indicator for the effect will appear in the viewfinder. Set the dial to MAN for normal recording.
SCENE SELECT AE Dial
Mode Indicator Uses
AUTO
MAN
Sports
Back-Light
Front-Light
High Speed Shutter Speed
Spotlight
Portrait
Sepia
A
Places camcorder in full auto mode. 16X9, FADE, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY, TITLE, and MAN.W.BAL
will not operate in this mode. Use this mode for normal recording. Use when playing back recording on a VCR featuring
special effects, such as pause or slow motion. Uses high shutter speeds to clearly capture fast-moving action with less blurring.
Use when the subject is in front of a window or with the sun to his back. Compensates for subject appearing too dark because of backlighting.
Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights. Compensates for subject appearing too light because of strong front lighting.
Sets shutter speed to 1/2000. Use to record fast-moving action with less blurring. Can
capture faster action than sports mode. Use outdoors and in well-lit situations when playing back recording on VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.
Use to give the effect of the subject being in a spotlight. Outer edges fade to black.
Gives the effect of the subject being framed. Outer edges are white while center subject remains clear.
Picture recorded in sepia (brownish red) that offer the vintage look of old movies. Use it with the 16X9 mode to create an authentic movie theater look. See page 39.
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White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you wish to record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. However, under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a predominant red or brown object outdoors, you may want to adjust white balance manually.
Press
MAN.W.BAL
(Manual White Balance) to Display in Viewfinder
MAN.W.BAL Button
Auto White Balance
Outdoors — Cloudy
MWB
Outdoors — Sunny
To Adjust White Balance
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA, and make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press MAN.W.BAL (manual white balance) until one of the manual white balance indicators appears in the viewfinder.
• Select when recording outdoors
on a cloudy day.
• Select when recording outdoors
on a sunny day.
• Select when recording using
halogen or tungsten lighting.
• Select MWB when shooting subjects
with different color temperatures and adjust the white balance as follows:
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Manual White Balance
Note: It may help to connect your
camcorder to a color TV monitor when making white balance adjustments.
A.Point camcorder at a white, flat
object such as a piece of paper. Adjust the focus manually.
B. Press and hold MAN.W.BAL for at
least three seconds. The MWB indicator flashes while adjusting and stops when finished.
3. To have camcorder automatically control white balance, repeatedly press MAN.W.BAL until no white balance indicator appears in viewfinder (or place SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO).
Halogen or Tungsten
Light
Recording
F1
F2
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EXPOSURE
DISPLAY
FADE
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SCENE SELECT
SCENE SELECT

MODE Button

When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is in any position except AUTO, you can select any one of six functions using the MODE, F1, and F2 buttons. Repeatedly press MODE to select a function. The functions selected appear in the display panel beside the F1 and F2 buttons and in the viewfinder:
Repeatedly Press
MODE
When the function you want to use appears, press F1 or F2 to select it. Each of the functions is described in detail on the following pages.
Note: FULL AUTO appears in the side display panel when the SCENE SELECT AE dial is set to AUTO.
Functions Selected
F1 — FADE F2 — 16X9 F1 — FOCUS F2 — EXPOSURE F1 — TITLE F2 — DISPLAY
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F1
F1
F1
F2
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EJECT
LIGHT
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OFF AUT ON
F1
F2
MODE
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A
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SCENE SELECT
SCENE SELECT
FADE
16X9
FADE
FADE
16X9
F2F1

Fading In and Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of scenes. The picture will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of the fade is automatically controlled by the camcorder.
Fade In
1. Place the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator will light. The camcorder will enter record pause. Center the subject or scene that you want to record in the viewfinder.
2. Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is
not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until FADE appears
beside the F1 button in the display panel. FADE appears in the viewfinder.
4. Press F1 to activate FADE. FADE
appears in the lower right-hand corner
Fade Out
1. Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press MODE until FADE appears beside the F1 button in the display panel. FADE appears in the viewfinder.
3. Press F1 to activate FADE. FADE appears in the lower right-hand corner of the viewfinder.
4. Press the thumb trigger to stop recording. The camcorder will automatically fade out of the scene and enter record pause.
of the viewfinder.
5. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The screen turns blank and the camcorder will automatically fade into the scene you have selected.
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Note: When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is
set to AUTO, FADE will not operate.
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New 16x9 TV Screen
Standard Shape TV Screen

16X9 Mode

The camcorder has a 16X9 recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known as “letter box” recording.
To Record Using the 16X9 Mode
Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16X9 TV. When played on a regular TV, black bars appear in the picture.
1. Place the POWER switch to CAMERA. The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause.
2. Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until 16X9 appears beside the F2 button in the display panel. 16X9 appears in the viewfinder.
4. Press F2 to activate the 16X9 mode. Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the picture in the viewfinder.
5. Press the F2 button again to turn off the 16X9 mode.
Note: When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is set to AUTO, the 16X9 mode will not operate.
16X9 ModeNormal Mode
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Focusing the Camcorder

Auto Focus
During auto focus the camcorder will focus automatically on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder.
• Place the SCENE SELECT AE dial in
AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature. FULL AUTO appears in the display
panel.
Note: The low-contrast indicator ( ) in the viewfinder indicates the auto-focus system may not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast, repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.
Caution: During recording pauses, light entering the camcorder will operate the auto-focus feature and consume battery power.
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Focus Lock Feature
The focus lock feature is useful when objects pass between your subject and the camcorder or your main subject is not located in the center of the viewfinder.
1. Center the main object in the viewfinder.
2. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until FOCUS appears
4. Press F1 to activate focus lock.
5. Press the F1 button again to turn on
beside the F1 button in the display panel.
FOCUS and the focus lock indicators ( ) appear in the viewfinder.
auto focus (or place SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO).
Recording
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Manual Focus
Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.
1. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Slide the power zoom lever toward T to zoom in on your subject. To maintain proper focus throughout the zoom range, you must zoom in on the subject before adjusting the focus.
3. Press MODE until FOCUS appears beside the F1 button in the display panel. FOCUS appears in the viewfinder.
4. Press and hold F1 while sliding the power zoom lever toward T or W to display a clear picture in the center of the viewfinder focus.
For slow focusing, slide the power zoom lever a small amount. For fast focusing, slide the lever all the way up or down.
The indicators appear in the viewfinder. The 5 or 6 indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any farther, the indicator will flash. When the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, the indicator will flash.
5. Release the power zoom button to lock in the manual focus. The indicators appear in the viewfinder.
6. To turn off manual focus, press F1 or place the SCENE SELECT AE dial to AUTO. The indicators disappear from the viewfinder.
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 two subjects at different distances that overlap in the same scene.
• When the subject is not in the center of the viewfinder.
• When recording in low-light situations.
• When recording a scene with fast motions, like a tennis swing.
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Exposure Control (Iris)

The camcorder automatically adjusts the iris to provide the best picture. Under certain conditions, you may want to brighten or darken the image manually.
To Manually Control Brightness
1. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
2. Press MODE until EXPOSURE appears beside the F2 button in the display panel. EXP. appears in the viewfinder.
3. Press and hold F2 while sliding the power zoom lever toward T to
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brighten the image or toward W to darken the image.
The exposure indicator bar appears in the viewfinder.
4. To return to auto iris mode, press F2 (or place the SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO).
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ZOOM
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Self Timer – Remote Only

START/STOP
Button
TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME Button
The self-timer feature delays recording to let the operator join the picture.
To Use the Self Timer
1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.
2. Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME on the remote to select 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.
15S, 30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN appears in the viewfinder.
1MIN
3. Press START/STOP on the remote (thumb trigger on camcorder). Recording will be delayed the amount of time you selected. The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins.
REC appears in viewfinder and tally light lights when recording begins.
To Turn Self Timer Off
Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME to remove the self-timer display from the viewfinder.
If the tally light is flashing, press
START/STOP and then press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME.
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TITLE
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OUR FAMILY

Titler

You can superimpose one of the eight preset titles stored in memory over the scene being recorded. You can also create your own title (up to 18 characters), store it, and record it alone or with one of the preset titles.
Recording a Title Stored in Memory
1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA. Power indicator will light.
2. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE
dial is not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until TITLE appears
beside the F1 button in the display panel. TITLE appears in the viewfinder.
4. Repeatedly press F1 to display the
title you want to record. The stored titles appear in the following order.
Title Off – No Title
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS
OUR FAMILY
SOMEONE SPECIAL
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Note: You can record the title you created
along with one of the titles stored in memory making it possible to record a pair of identical titles.
5. Press the thumb trigger to start recording. The title will be superimposed over the scene you are recording.
6. When you are finished recording the title(s), press F1 to remove it from the viewfinder.
VACATION
SUPER STAR
FIRST
Title you Created
Title Off – No Title
(continued on next page)
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After you create a title you can store it and record it alone or with one of the preset titles as described on pages 48-49.
DATE/TIME/CHAR + AND – Buttons
SET Button
1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA. Power indicator will light.
2. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE dial is not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears beside the F2 button in the display panel. DISP. appears in the viewfinder.
4. Repeatedly press F2 to display SET CHAR (or a title you have previously
6. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME/CHAR + or – until the first character for your title is flashing.
Notes: To leave a blank space, select the blank space in front of “A.”
Press and hold the button to rapidly advance the flashing cursor.
7. Press SET to select the character.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have selected up to 18 characters for a title.
stored) in the viewfinder.
5. Press SET. The CHARACTER SET MODE menu appears with a flashing cursor.
TAYLOR WAYNE
CHARACTER SET MODE
6 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 Ä Ö Ü
A E I O U Ñ Æ ø A &
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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9. Repeatedly press SET to store the title and remove the CHARACTER SET MODE menu from the viewfinder.
Notes: Only one title can be stored. To create a new title, store it over the old one.
To erase a character or title, select the blank space in front of the “A” for each character you want to erase.
The clock battery must be installed to store a title in memory.
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Install the Clock Lithium Cell
The clock cell indicator will appear in the viewfinder when the cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced. The cell should last approximately one year.
Insert object here to remove battery.
Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out)
Clock Cell Compartment
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder.
2. Press release tab of clock cell compart-
To remove battery
To remove battery, insert a pointed non­metallic object between battery and compartment and lift.
ment cover and open the compartment.
3. Insert the clock cell with the “+” terminal facing out.
4. Close the compartment cover. It will click into place.
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 circuit the + and – sides of the cell.
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Set the Date and Time
After the date and time have been set, they can be displayed and recorded on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed.
DATE/TIME/CHAR + and Buttons
POWER Switch and Indicator
SET Button
DATE NOV 18.95
AM 12:00
Viewfinder Display
1. Make sure the clock cell is installed.
2. Attach a power supply.
3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.
4. Press the SET button. The date and time display appear with a flashing cursor on the month. The flashing cursor lets you know which part of the display you are setting.
5. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME/CHAR + or – until the correct month appears.
Note: Press and hold the button to rapidly advance the digits.
6. Press SET to move flashing cursor to the next part of the display.
Note: Press and hold the button to rapidly advance the flashing cursor.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have entered the correct month, day, year,
hour (including AM or PM), and minutes.
8. Press SET to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock.
Note: The clock begins when the minute digits stop flashing. The clock does not keep time while any digits are flashing.
To Correct the Displays
Press SET to display the time and date and select the item you want to change. Use DATE/TIME/CHAR + or – to enter the correct digit(s).
Repeatedly press SET to remove the flashing cursor and start the clock.
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Select the Date, Time, or Title You Want to Record on Your Tape
The clock cell must be installed, and the date and time set before they can be selected and recorded. When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is in AUTO, the auto date mode is automatically selected.
1. Attach a power supply and place POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.
2. Make sure the SCENE SELECT AE
dial is not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears
beside the F2 button in the display panel. DISP. appears in the viewfinder.
4. Repeatedly press F2 to select the date,
time, or title you want to record.
Date Display: The date will be
displayed and recorded.
Auto Date: The date will be
automatically recorded for approximately five seconds.
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Date/Time Display: The date and
time will be displayed and recorded.
TV On-Screen Display: The
viewfinder displays will appear on the screen of a TV connected to the camcorder during record pause. In this mode the date will be displayed and recorded.
Note: This mode is not available during recording.
Date Off: No date or time will be
displayed or recorded.
Title Display: The title you created
will be displayed and recorded.
Note: If no title has been created, SET CHAR appears and a title can be created. Details are on page 45.
Recording
Date and Time Displays
Press F2 to select mode.
Viewfinder Displays
NOV 18. 95NOV 18. 95
Date Display
AUTO DATE
Auto Date Display
NOV 18. 95 PM 11:59
Date/Time Display
TV On-Screen Display
Date Off Display
TAYLOR WAYNE
Created Title Display
The mode selected will be recorded.
To Record the Date, Time, or Title Display on Your Tape
1. Place the camcorder in record pause.
2. Place SCENE SELECT AE in MAN.
Note: Whenever the SCENE SELECT AE dial is in AUTO, AUTO DATE is automatically selected.
3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears beside the F2 button in the display panel.
4. Repeatedly press F2 to display the date, time or title you have previously stored in the viewfinder.
If you select AUTO DATE, it will
• The date has been set or changed.
• This display mode has just been selected.
• The tape has been changed or the tape compartment opened.
5. Press F2 to remove the display from the viewfinder when you are finished recording it.
6. To record the display again, place the camcorder in record pause and press F2.
automatically appear, be recorded for five seconds, and then disappear whenever:
NOV 18. 95
Return to Date Display
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Animation and Time-Lapse Recording — Remote Only

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Switch set to SP
POWER Switch in CAMERA
Animation Recording
Animation recording produces an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as cartooning).
To Record Using Animation
1. Use the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to set the tape speed to SP.
2. Place camcorder in record pause. (POWER switch must be in CAMERA.)
3. Press TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME on remote to select the amount of recording time (1/4, 1/2 or 1 second).
The recording time selected will appear in the viewfinder.
4. Focus the camcorder on the subject
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you want to record.
30MIN T30 SP
1/4S
5. Press the thumb trigger (START/STOP on remote). Recording stops automatically after the selected amount of recording time.
You may want to take two to five shots of the subject in the same position.
6. When you are finished, press TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME on remote until disappears from the view­finder or place the POWER switch in
VCR.
Notes: If you start animation recording at the very beginning of a tape, record for about five seconds so the tape runs smoothly. Using the fade feature is a good way to begin.
The fade feature will not operate during animation recording.
Use a tripod to keep the camcorder steady.
START/ STOP
Button
TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME Button
TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME
Button
Recording
PAUSE
PAUSE
Time-Lapse Recording
Time-lapse recording makes automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording will show subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth) when it remains focused on an object.
To Record Using Time Lapse
1. Use the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to set the tape speed to SP.
2. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA to put the camcorder in record pause.
3. Press TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME on remote to select the amount of recording time (1/4, 1/2 or 1 second).
The recording time selected appears in the viewfinder.
30MIN T30 SP
1/4S
5. Focus the camcorder on the subject you want to record.
6. Press the thumb trigger (START/STOP on the remote). The camcorder will start and stop recording the selected amount of time.
The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins.
7. When you are finished, press each TIME LAPSE button during record pause until and disappear from the viewfinder.
If the camcorder is recording, first press the thumb trigger (START/STOP on the remote) to stop recording.
4. Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME on remote to select the interval time (15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute or 5 minutes).
The interval time selected appears in the viewfinder.
SP
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Audio Dubbing (Remote Only)

Audio dubbing lets you record new sound (audio) in place of previously recorded audio.
COUNTER R/M Button
Button
REW Button
POWER Switch in VCR
To Audio Dub
1. Place the tape with safety tab intact into the camcorder.
2. Place POWER switch in VCR.
3. Locate the place you want the audio dubbing to stop and press PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote).
4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds on the camcorder to set the time counter back to 0:00:00.
5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less than one second to turn on memory stop (M).
6. Press REW, locate the place you want audio dubbing to begin, and press PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) exactly at the beginning of the scene.
7. Press A.DUB and PAUSE on the
PLAY/PAUSE
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PLAY
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REW
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PAUSE
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A. (Audio) DUB Button
camcorder in audio dub standby.
and appear in the viewfinder.
Display in Viewfinder
8. Press PLAY on the remote to start audio dubbing.
appears in the viewfinder. The new audio will be recorded in place of the old audio.
When the counter reading of M 0:00:00 is reached, audio dubbing stops and the camcorder enters playback.
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Edit Insert (Remote Only)

Edit insert lets you record new video in place of previously recorded video without replacing the audio.
COUNTER R/M Button
POWER Switch in VCR
PLAY/PAUSE
REW
Button
To Edit Insert
1. Place the tape with safety tab intact into the camcorder.
2. Place POWER switch in VCR.
3. Locate the place you want the edit insert to stop and press PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote).
4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds on the camcorder to set the time counter back to 0:00:00.
5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less than one second to turn on memory stop (M).
6. Press REW, locate the place you want edit insert to begin, and press PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote) exactly at the beginning of the scene.
7. Press INSERT and PAUSE on the remote together to place the camcorder in edit insert standby.
PLAY
Button
PAUSE
REW
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Button
INSERT
Button
and appear in the viewfinder.
Display in Viewfinder
Note: To dub new audio at the same time,
press A.DUB and PAUSE together. Press INSERT and PAUSE together to return to
the edit-insert mode.
8. Press START/STOP on remote (thumb trigger on camcorder) to start edit insert. appears in the viewfinder. New video is recorded over the previous video. When the counter reading of M 0:00:00 is reached, edit insert stops and the camcorder enters playback.
Note: The camcorder may stop slightly before or after the edit out point and there may be slight distortion at this point.
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Built-In Color Enhancement Light

The built-in color enhancement light will automatically add more light when needed. The POWER switch must be in CAMERA to operate the video light.
Built-In Video Light
LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON
Button
To Use the Light
Set the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON switch.
• Set to ON to turn the light on.
Note: We recommend you set white balance to the indoor mode ( ) when using the light.
• Set to AUTO to have the light come on automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light for the best recording.
Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off. Set the light to ON or OFF.
The light may stay on during high speed shutter recording.
• Set to OFF to turn the light off. Turn the light off when you are not recording to save battery power.
Note: When the light is turned on, the camcorder may turn off if the battery’s power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing.
Cautions:
Do not operate the video light closer than one foot to people or other objects.
The video light becomes very hot. Do not touch it during operating or right after using it. Serious injury may result.
Do not place the camcorder in a carrying case right after using the light.
Never operate the video light close to flammable or explosive material.
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Replacing the Bulb
We recommend you consult your dealer when replacing the bulb. If you replace the bulb, use only halogen bulb, part #217092, and carefully follow these instructions.
Caution: The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes after the camcorder has been used before the light bulb is replaced.
To Replace the Bulb
1. Insert a pointed object into the lock hole.
4. Use a soft cloth to hold the new bulb
while you insert it. Do not touch the
bulb with your fingers.
2. Pull out the video light unit.
3. Turn the bulb unit counterclockwise and pull it straight out to remove it.
5. Replace the bulb unit.
6. Replace the video light unit.
Caution: If the bulb is accidentally touched by a finger, wipe it with a soft cloth. A dirty bulb may cause smoke and have a reduced service life.
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position in one quick movement.
To Attach the Shoulder Strap
1. If the strap keeper is over a double section 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
Keeper
Keeper
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.
Attachment Rings
3. Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
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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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Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

TRACKING Buttons
EJECT
Button
POWER Indicator
Viewfinder Playback
Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder.
To Play Back a Tape
1. Place POWER switch in VCR. The power indicator will light.
2. Slide EJECT and insert the cassette you want to play back. Close the cassette compartment.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback. If necessary, adjust tracking.
During playback, use the playback features.
4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Visual Searching

• During playback, press and release FF
or REW if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder
(or PLAY on the remote) to return to normal playback.
For brief searching, press and hold FF
or REW for more than two seconds.
• Release the button to return to normal
playback.
PLAY/PAUSE
Button
STOP Button
FF Button
REW Button
PLAY
Button
STOP
Button
REW
Button
PAUSE
Button
FF
Button
POWER Switch in VCR

Stop-Action Pause

• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder (or PAUSE on the remote) to “stop the action” and view one frame of the tape.
Caution: Pause is designed for momentary interruptions and should not be used for an extended period of time. If the camcorder remains in pause for more than five minutes, it will automatically enter the stop mode and then turn off to prevent excessive tape wear.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder (or PLAY on the remote) to return to normal playback.

Tracking

During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press either TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.
• During stop-action playback, pressing
one TRACKING button may reduce picture “jitter” (picture bouncing up and down). Some “jitter” is normal.
Simultaneously press both TRACKING buttons to return tracking to its preset center.
Note: The TRACKING buttons may have no effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.
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Playback

Using the Cassette Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other standard VHS cassettes.
Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. 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 will not be used for a month or more. This will prevent possible damage from battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery with a new one.
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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Playback
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.
Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter
Access Hole
1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to the right. The load detector will extend from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter’s cassette compartment lid opens.
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.
2. Use the access hole on the bottom of the adapter to push the cassette up and remove it from the adapter.
3. Gently close the adapter’s cassette compartment lid.
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Playback
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
Back of
Mono VCR or
TV Monitor
White Audio Plug
Yellow Video Plug
Audio/Video Output Cable (Optional)
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO
IN
L
R
Y-Adapter (Optional)
OR
VIDEO Jack
Back of
TV Monitor
1
2
White Audio Plug
1
Yellow Video Plug
Audio/Video Output Cable (Optional)
3
2
AUDIO Jack
4
4
3
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
RF DC OUT
VIDEO

Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks, you will need an optional audio/video cable such as AH075G shown on page 64. If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.
Installation
1 Attach the white plug on one end of
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the audio/video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).
Notes: If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs, just be sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks.
If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on page 66 to hear both channels.
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
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. Place the POWER switch in VCR to
turn on the camcorder. The power indicator will light.
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.
If noise bars appear on the screen,
press TRACKING – or +.
• During playback, use the playback features on page 57.
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 will enter 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
2. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, 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.
normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
Notes: The remote control will operate the camcorder. During record pause, you can use the display feature to see the camcorder’s displays on the TV
screen. Details are on pages 48-49.
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Playback
CAMERA
VCR
POWER OFF
AUDIO
DATE/TIME/C
•30•40 TRAC
R/M
REW
RCH
RF DC OUT
VIDEO
OR
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VHF Antenna
OR
OR
2
3
2
VHF
VHF
Back of TV
Optional Coaxial RF Cable (such as AH065G or AH066G)
Optional RF Output Adapter (1CVA147C)
Optional Transformer (Such as 193983)
IN FROM ANT
Connector
RF Output Adapter's Plug
CH3/CH4
Switch
Optional Transformer (Such as AH011)
VCR/TV Switch
AUDIO, RF DC OUT, VIDEO
Jacks
OUT TO TV Connector

Playback on a TV Without Audio/V ideo Inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an optional 1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as AH065G or AH066G shown on page 66. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is connected to a VCR), refer to pages 60-61.
Installation
1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from
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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 will also need an optional 300/75 ohm transformer, such as 193983 shown on page 66.
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.
Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw terminals, you will need a 75/300 ohm transformer, such as AH011, shown on
page 66.
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.
Playback
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.
4. Place POWER in VCR. Power indicator will light.
Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by feedback.
2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.
3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in
VCR.
4. Place POWER in CAMERA. Power indicator will light.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.
• During playback, use the playback features described on page 57.
If noise bars appear on the screen, adjust tracking as described on
page 57.
6. Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.
5. Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
Notes: The remote will also operate the camcorder.
During record pause, you can use the display feature to see the camcorder’s displays on the TV screen. Details are on pages 48-49.
Normal TV Viewing
For normal TV viewing, you may leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from
Note to Cable 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.
the 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 67.
AC025A 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.
VCC1000 Video Color Control Center
The VCC1000 is two accessories in one. The color control center allows you to adjust the color intensity, tint, white balance, and sharpness of tapes being dubbed. This is especially helpful when the original tape was produced in poor lighting conditions or poor color settings.
The second feature, the character generator, lets you create titles that can be recorded on your tapes. This lets you add a professional and/or personal touch to your home videos.
AH075G Audio/Video Cable
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 12­volt battery to a 6-volt output.
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This six foot audio/video dubbing cable can be used for copying tapes from the camcorder to another VCR or camcorder.
Optional Accessories
CHARGE
F1
F2
MODE
P
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SCENE SELECT
A
U
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O
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FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries
These rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are designed specifically for long life. The FB1260 powers your camcorder approximately 60 minutes and the FB120 approximately 130 minutes (with video light off – 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, will keep the camcorder steady and produce 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.
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 may 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.
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 three-eighth (3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.
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Optional Accessories
1CVA147C RF Output Adapter
This RF output adapter is used with a coaxial RF cable, such as AH065G or AH066G, to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video inputs) for playback. If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will also need a 300-75 ohm transformer such as 193983. If your TV has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals, you will need an optional 75-300 ohm transformer such as AH011.
193983 Cable Transformer
This 300-to-75 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard (300 ohm) antenna twin-lead to a standard round 75-ohm connector.
AH011 Cable Transformer
This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable (such as AH065G or AH066G) to the 300-ohm screw terminals on a TV.
Coaxial RF Cables
AH065G (6-ft) AH066G (10-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 antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you will also need a 300-75 ohm transformer such as
193983. If your TV has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals, you will need an optional 75-300 ohm transformer such as AH011.
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AH25 Y-Adapter
This Y-adapter allows you to connect your camcorder’s mono audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR.
All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice.
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Accessory Order Form

Order Form for Camcorder Model CC616
Description Part No. Price Qty. Total
Soft Camcorder Case AC025A $ 59.95 Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 13.95 75-300 Cable Transformer AH011 $ 1.90 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 1.95 Coaxial RF Cable AH065G $ 6.99 Coaxial RF Cable AH066G $ 8.99 Audio/Video Cable AH075G $ 10.99 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 74.95 Rechargeable Battery (2 Hr.) FB120 $ 59.95 Rechargeable Battery (1 Hr.) FB1260 $ 49.95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C $ 52.30 300-75 Cable Transformer 193983 $ 6.95 Replacement Bulb for built-in Light 217092 $ 12.95 Remote Control 221125 $ 39.95 Cassette Adapter 221338 $ 49.95
AC Adapter/Charger 221339 $159.95
or
VCA115A $ 49.95
or
217010 $159.95
Prices are subject to change without notice.
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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.
United States and Canada Orders
To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on
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Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel.
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:
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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 Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty covers and explains how to get service.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
No power
Won’t record or playback
Won’t playback
Won’t record
No picture
• Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on
the camcorder. The power indicator will light.
• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.
• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.
• If 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 in correct position for desired operation.
• There may not be a cassette in the camcorder.
• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.
• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try rewinding it.
POWER switch must be in VCR position.
• Safety tab has been removed. (See page 20.)
POWER switch must be in CAMERA.
• Open lens cover.
Camcorder turns itself off
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• Place POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA or VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause or play pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent tape wear.
Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Camcorder does not respond to remote control
Tape stops during rewind or fast forward
Camcorder remains in pause mode
Sound is too low or distorted
Dew Indicator flashing in viewfinder
Poor auto-focus operation
• Aim remote at camcorder’s remote control sensor.
• Remote’s lithium cell battery may be installed incorrectly.
See page 18.
• Remote control’s lithium cell battery may need replacing.
• Remote control sensor on camcorder exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M” appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads M 0:00:00. Press REW or FF again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory-stop feature.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.
• Subject was too far from camcorder.
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work under these conditions. Place SCENE SELECT AE dial in MAN and focus manually. See pages 40-41.
Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances. Place SCENE SELECT AE dial in MAN and focus manually. See pages 40-41.
• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects are selected with the SCENE SELECT AE dial. Place SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO. See page 41.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Viewfinder displays are out of focus
Picture is too dark or subject too dark
Picture recorded with special effect
Picture recorded in brown tone
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.
• The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control the brightness and color of the viewfinder. These controls have been set at the factory and should require no adjustment. If the brightness or color of the viewfinder ever does require adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver. Make the adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature controls.
• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate SCENE SELECT AE dial to sports ( ) or Shutter( ). See page 35.
• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate SCENE SELECT AE dial to select back-lit ( ). See page 35.
• Turn on the built-in color enhancement light.
• Add more light using the exposure control. See page 42.
SCENE SELECT AE dial may be turned to special effect mode. Turn the SCENE SELECT AE dial to AUTO.
See page 35.
SEPIA ( ) selected with SCENE SELECT AE dial. Turn the SCENE SELECT AE dial to AUTO. See page 35.
Picture recorded with black bars at top and bottom
Colors do not look natural on recording
Title recorded on tape
Power zoom lever does not operate zoom
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• Camcorder is set to the 16X9 mode. Turn off 16X9. See page 39.
• Try adjusting white balance. See page 36.
• Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder. Remove the title from viewfinder. See pages 48 and 49.
Check MODE selected. Zoom lever operates other features when some modes are selected. See page 37.
Trouble Checks
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Date and/or time were recorded on tape
Date and/or time are incorrect
Vertical white lines appear when shoot­ing bright object
Error number (E01, E02, etc.) appears in viewfinder
• Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when recording. See pages 48-49.
When AUTO DATE is selected (SCENE SELECT AE dial in AUTO), display will automatically be recorded when you
begin recording or change the cassette. See pages 48-49.
• Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 46.
• Date or time may need to be set. See page 47.
• This may occur when background extremely contrasts with the subject.
• Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again. If error number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter.
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Care and Maintenance

F1
F2
MODE
P
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SCENE SELECT
A
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O
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Cleaning the Camcorder
To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.
Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.
Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens
To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.
Caution: Do not touch the lens with
Lens
your fingers. The oil from your skin can damage the lens.
Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder
The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.
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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, and then turn
Reference Marks
the eyepiece clockwise.
Care and Maintenance
Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and will cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.
• Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.
• Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
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 may cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup could permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.
• Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.
• The camcorder can be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.
• Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22°F (-30C) or above 149°F (65C).
• When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.
• Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.
• Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray may damage the internal parts of the camcorder.
• Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C).
• Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If either component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter.
• Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories may cause damage to the camcorder.
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Specifications

General
Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption: 5.9 watts (normal) Weight: 1.8 lbs. (780g) Dimensions – Including Viewfinder
4-3/8"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 8-1/2" (D) 110 (W) x 112 (H) x 213 (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

Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device and RF lighting device pursuant to Part 15 and Part 18 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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.
Camera Section
Image Sensor: 1/4" CCD Imager Tripod Mount: One 1/4" x 20 threaded
hole
Lens: f1/1.6
12:1 (4.2-50.4 mm) Diameter: 43 mm
AC Adapter/Charger
Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. Power consumption: 23 watts Weight: Approx. 320 grams Dimensions: 150 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm
• 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 digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference­causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.
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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, a replacement unit can be shipped to you. Please have your camcorder model/serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty, we will quote the cost of an exchange unit to you.
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange
If we are unable to resolve your problem over the phone, we will gladly service your unit or exchange it for a new or refurbished camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on the reverse side to learn about your specific rights and responsibilities.
Always consult Thomson and get a Return Authorization number before returning anything! Obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number from the telephone representative before returning your equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors, or even loss of your unit.
Important information to customers who ship defective 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 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 Warranty

What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year for parts.
What we will do:
During the initial 90 days
• Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder at no cost to you.
After the 90 days and within one year
• Exchange your camcorder with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit or at your option, repair your camcorder. Parts will be provided at no charge, but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair.
How you get service:
• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the bottom of your camcorder.
• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit, you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.
To receive a replacement camcorder before you return yours:
If you are located near an exchange point:
1. We will send a replacement unit to the exchange point next business day delivery.
2. The exchange location will notify you
of its arrival.
3. Take your unit, including all
accessories, and your bill of sale
which validates date of purchase to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit.
4. If the repairs were covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.
If you are not located near an exchange
point:
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or Visa account number and expiration date to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided a Return Authorization number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. IF YOUR UNIT
INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER AND/OR ACCESSORIES WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This amount will be credited
if the unit is subsequently received.
2. We will send you a replacement unit next business day delivery.
3. You will receive an invoice packed with the replacement product, but will not be charged for the unit portion of the invoice amount if we receive your unit including all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number. Any labor and parts charges not covered by our warranty will be included and charged against your account.
4. Ship the unit back to us along with all accessories included with your camcorder using the replacement unit’s carton. Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your RA number, which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us. Make sure you insure your
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Limited Warranty
shipment in case of damage or loss.
Include with the shipment:
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility.
• A brief note describing your camcorder problem.
• Your name, address and phone number.
Return transportation, storage, and handling costs and insurance are your sole responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.
To receive a replacement unit after we have received your unit:
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 along with all accessories included with your camcorder, using the original box and packing material if possible.
3. Include with the shipment:
• A copy of your dated bill of sale to verify your unit’s warranty eligibility.
• A brief note describing your camcorder problem.
• Your name, address and phone number.
Return transportation, storage, and handling costs, and insurance are your responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.
4. Include a cashier’s check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges which were indicated by the representative, and you elected not to use your credit card.
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next day delivery.
To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter:
• Check with your dealer or call 1-800­336-1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.
• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your choice.
• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter representative your sales receipt or other, evidence of purchase.
• Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Adjustment of customer controls.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.
• Battery for clock and other features.
• Cleaning of video/audio heads.
• Camcorders purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Return transportation, storage and handling costs of your unit, including insurance for loss or damage.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited 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 may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your Camcorder outside the United States:
• Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Index
16x9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,39
16x9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
A. (Audio) DUB Button . . . . . . .16-17,52-53
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-69
Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69
Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,11
Animation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,50
Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,3,77,Back Cover
Audio Dub Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,52
Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53
AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60,62
Audio/Video Cable (Optional) . . . . . .3,60,64
AUTO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,35
Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Auto Head Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
B (Bright) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,72
Back-Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
BATT. RELEASE Button . . . . . . . . .10,11,13
Battery, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery, Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,46
Battery, Installing in Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Battery, Installing in Remote . . . . . . . . . . .18
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,26
Battery Marker Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery, Using Rechargeable . . . . . . . .12-14
Bulb, Replacing for Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
C (Color) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,72
Camcorder Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Camcorder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Camcorder, Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Camcorder, Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Camcorder, Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Camera Edit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Car Cord Adapter, Optional . . . . . . . . .15,64
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75
Care and Storage of Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59
Cassette Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,9
Cassette Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Cassettes, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cassettes, Inserting and Removing . . . . .4,21
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Checking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73
Cleaning Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Clock Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . .26-27,46
Clock Battery, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Clock Cell Compartment . . . . . . . . . . .10,46
Color Enhancement Light . . . . . . . . .9,54-55
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61
COUNTER R/M Button . . . . . . .10,32,52-53
Customer Assistance . . . .1,3,77,Back Cover
Date and Time Displays . . . . . . . . . .26,46-49
DATE/TIME/CHAR + and Buttons10,45,47 DATE/TIME/CHAR SET Button . . .10,45,47
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Dew Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,37-42
Displays, Camcorder Displays
on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49,61,63
Displays, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29
EDIT SEARCH + and – Buttons .10,22-23,31
Edit Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Edit Insert Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,53
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,9,21,22,57
Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Exposure Bar Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,42
Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . . .7,9,22,25
F1 and F2 Buttons . .9,22-23,37-42,44,48-49
FADE Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,38
Fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
FF (Fast Forward) Button . . .10,16-17,30,57
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Focus Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,40-41
Focus Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41
Front-Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,10
High-Speed Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
INDEX Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,30
Indexing, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
INSERT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,53
Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . . . . . .21
LENS COVER Control . . . . . . . .5,9,22,26-27
Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,54-55
Light, Built In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79
Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75
MAN (Manual) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
MAN.W.BAL (Manual White Balance)
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,36
Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Memory Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . .32,52-53
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,30
MODE Button 9,22-23,28-29,37-42,44,48-49
MWB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
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PAUSE
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-69
Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69
PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,52-53
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .5,8,22-23
Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,52-53,57
PLAY/PAUSE Button . . .8,10,52-53,57,61,63
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-63
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Playback on a TV With
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . .60-61
Playback on a TV
Without Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . .62-63
Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playback Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
POWER CAMERA/OFF/VCR
Switch . . . . . . . .5,8,10,11,13-17,22-23,31
. . . . . . . . . . .38-39,43,44,50-53,57,61,63
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73
Product Registration . . . .Inside Front Cover
Proper Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Quick Review Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
REC 666 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,22
Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,20,33
Recording Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Recording, Making a . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Refreshing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Registration Card . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
Remote Control Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,18
REW (Rewind) Button . .8,10,16,30,52-53,57
RF Output Adapter, Optional . . . . .62-63,66
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SCENE SELECT AE
Dial . . . . . . .7,9,22-23,26-27,35-42,44,48
Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
SELF INT.(Interval)/TIME
Button . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,43,50-51
Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Self-Timer Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,43
Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sepia Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . . . . .10,56
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Speeds, Recording and Playback . . . .6,20,33
Sports Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Spotlight Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SP•SLP/T20•30•40
Switch . . . . . . . . . . .6,10,20,22,33,50-51
START/STOP Button . . . . . . .16-17,43,50-51
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,16,30,57
Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Tally Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,30
TAPE END Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61
Tape Length Display . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,33
Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Tape Time Remaining Display . . . .26-27,33
Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10
Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,50-51
TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME
Button . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,43,50-51
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Time Counter Display . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,32
Time-Lapse Indicators . . . . . . . .28-29,50-51
Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51
Tips, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Title, Creating New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Title Displays . . . . . . . . . . . .26,44-45,48-49
Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45
Titles, Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Titles, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44,48-49
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . .10,57,61,63
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73
Turning On the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Using Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59
Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,25,26-29,57,74
Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29
Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Viewfinder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
White Balance Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,36
ZOOM Buttons, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . .16,34
Zoom Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,26,34
Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Need Assistance? We want to help!
U.S. Consumers:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . . .800-283-6503
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376
Canadian Consumers:
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0338
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445
If your camcorder needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product.
10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290
©
1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Japan
Part Number 95-CC616-1
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