RCA CC6262 Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Information

Be sure to read allthe safety informationbefore you beginto use thisproduct.

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

camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

I

RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

A This symbol indicates "dangerous

voltage" inside the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important

instructions accompanying the product.

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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 immedi-
ately. Returning this card allows us:l_o contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof:of _rchase to obtain warranty
parts and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and

model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No:

Serial No:
Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

CC6262

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 81-82 )

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 80 )

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 67-72)

Assistance ..................................... 3

First-Time Operation .................. 3

Power Your Camcorder ............. 12

Adapter/Charger ............................ 12

Rechargeable Battery .................... 13

Charge the Battery ...................... 14

Battery Level Indicator ............... 15

Battery Care and Storage ............ 15

Optional Car Cord Adapter ........... 16

Date and Time Display ............. 17

Install the Clock Lithium Cell ....... 17

Set the Date and Time ................... 18

Record AUTO DATE, Date,

Time, and Title Displays ............. 20

Videocassettes ............................. 22

Erase Protection - Safety Tab ..... 22

Recording and Playback Speeds and

Times ........................................ 22

Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23

Cassette Care and Storage ........... 23

Recording ................................... 24

Time-Remaining Display .............. 24

Select a Tape Length ....... :........... 24

Recording Tips .............................. 26

See What You Record ................... 27

Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27

Viewfinder Displays ...................... 28

AutoShot TM Mode ......................... 32

Five-Second Record Feature ......... 33

Tally Light ..................................... 33

Quick Review Feature ................... 33

Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33

Flying Erase Head ......................... 33

MENU/DISPLAY Button ............. 33

Zooming ........................................ 34

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T).. 34

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

Tete Macro Zooming .................. 35

Focusing ........................................ 36

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

Manual Focus .............................. 37

White Balance ............................... 38

AutoWhite Balance....................38

ManualWhite Balance................38

Optional Accessories .................. 65

Order Form .................................... 69

ExposureControl ..........................40

AutoExposure............................40

ManualExposure..........................40

SteadyPixTM Feature .................... 41

Fade or Wipe In or Out ................. 42

P. (Program) AE Button ................ 44

16X9 Mode ................................... 45

Preset Titles ................................... 46

Select a Language for the Title ... 46

Record a Preset Title ................... 47

Self-Timer Recording .................... 48

Animation Recording .................... 50

Time-Lapse Recording .................. 52

Tally Light (Turn On or Off) ......... 54

Demo Mode .................................. 55

Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 56

Trouble Checks .......................... 71

Specifications .............................. 75

Care and Maintenance ......... ...... 76

Clean the Camcorder ..................... 76

Lens ............................................. 76

Viewfinder .................................. 76

Proper Care and Storage ............... 77

Things to Avoid ............................. 77

Customer Assistance

and Service ................................ 78

Warranty .................................... 79

Index ........................................... 81

Information to User ................... 87

Playback ..................................... 57

Using the Viewfinder .................... 57

Playback Features ........................ 58

Position the Tape ......................... 58

Visual Search .............................. 58

Stop-Action Pause ....................... 58

Time Counter .............................. 59

Tracking ...................................... 59

Use the Cassette Adapter .............. 60

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Inputs ..................... 62

Traveling Tips ............................ 64

2

First,Time Operation

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

Assistance

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

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

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

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

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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
RECYCLED

Model CC6262

Camcorder

Rechargeable Battery

Part No FB1260

OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

b

AC Adapter/Charger
and DC Cable

Clock Cell

3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell - such as CR2025 -

available from most local
drug stores and camera

shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Cautiem Done_ u_

_isQtt_l_

f_ _tnyiXt_l_cwaber

Flll_. _ .2442a5
baltc_l_k _
_pplyi_ Ip_'ato

Part No. 242740

Cassette Adapter

Part No. VCAll5A

Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

Part No, 244268

CAUTIONS: Lithium cell mu.,.t be di..,po.,,ed of properly. New:r handle

ptl_'t_rred or1€,_ cel!. May caa_ t'_rnsor _r_d injury,

Keep out of d_ hands of children. Can cau,.¢ "dcalh or injury if swallow',.al.

If _walhwced. €on._ult a phy.,,_icmnimmedialely for emergency treatment.
The lahmm _11 u_ed in this _-vtctr may explode resulting in a fire or

dlemical bum if mi_reated. Do o_ recharge, d_,,,a.s.',emhle, heat above

212_'F (tIKPC), or incinentte.

N_."cer u_ metallic tweezer_ to hold the cell. and never ,_horl cireuu tl_c +

and - ,tide,. of the t.'cll,

[conttnued on next page)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/

eg

Jack

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the f'Lrst time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

• Connect the other end of the DC

• Plug the adapter/charger's plug

• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

COVER • Lift the flap on the

Control handstrap and separate

Handstrap

,Velcro refasten the strap, and

Strip (Under Flap) close the flap.

cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.

into an operating outlet.

the velcro strip.

• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,

4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.

4

5. Insert a tape.

WARNING:

Never try to
open the door

by,prying as you
could damage

the camera.

PUSH the
door button
to close
cassette

compartment

Tape Wheel

/

Tape Window

EJECT Switch

• Slide the EJECT switch. The
cassette holder opens

automatically.

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

1.

Select a recording speed.sP/s

Button _'ql_-,,,-

• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.

• Press the button on the cassette
door to close the compartment

until the cassette holder locks

into place.

Select SP or SLP recording speed.
Press and hold the SP/SLP button to

select a recording speed. The tape
speed you select (SP or SLP)

appears in the viewfinder.

• SP - Standard play provides the
best picture, but the shortest

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.

(continued on next page)

5

o

Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)
switch to CAMERA AUTO.

o

POWER Switch and

The power indicator lights and the

camcorder enters record-pause.
__.PAUSE_- appears in the

viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.

The position of this switch tells
the camcorder whether you want

to record (CAMERA MAN or

CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes

(VCR).
CAMERA AUTO places the

camcorder in the AutoShot TM
mode.

go

Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

E!ectronic

- " e ;......, ,Vlewfinder

_yeplec _ ......: /

Focus 'i::-::l/

In the AutoShot TM mode, the
focus, exposure, and white balance

are automatically controlled by the
camcorder. Many of the special
effects do not operate in this
mode. Details on page 32.

CAMERA MAN allows you to

control many of the special
features of the camcorder.

The camcorder automatically turns
off if it remains in record-pause

for five minutes. Set the POWER

switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA.

You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.

Control ' _'°:_"i_

6

• Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.

9. Select a tape length.

MENU/DISPLAY

Button

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)

I. Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA MAN.

Switch and

Indicator

TAPE LENGI"H

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button
to display the menu in the

viewfinder.

TELE MACRO ,O0_;
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight TAPE LENGTH.

D.ZOOM ON

TELE MACRO DFF,

REC TIME

INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATEtTIME

TITLE LANG. ENGUSH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

T30
T40

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you are

using.

• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time

in SP.

• Select T30 for a tape with 30

minutes recording time in SP.

• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP.

6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice
to select the tape length and

remove the menus from the
viewfinder.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.

(continued on next page)

7

REW _I_ Button

LENS
COVER

Control

TALLY

Light

PLAY/PAUSE Button

10. Start and stop recording.

• Place the POWER switch in

CAMERA AUTO.

Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. _, appears in

the view finder, and the tally light

lights while the camcorder is

recording.

Press and release the thumb trigger
again to stop recording. The

camcorder is now in the record-
pause mode. --PAUSE--appears in

the viewfinder.

Power Indicator

Thumb

Trigger

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape.

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

• Details on viewfinder playback are

on pages 59.

POWER Switch

12. Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

The power indicator turns off.

13. Close the lens cover.

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Set the POWER switch to VCR.

• Press REW'q'q to rewind the tape.

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14. Review camcorder operating controls.

FADES

Button

AE Button

SEARCH R and F

Buttons (Also REW ""
and FF,, Buttons)

STOP Button

Menu PUSH Dial

EJECT Switch

Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring

SP/SLP Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

MENU/DISPLAY Button

(continued on next page)

9

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

5SEC. REC

Button

Zoom Lever

STEADY PIX

Button

RELEASE

Lever

Service Port
(Located Under Cover)
This connector is for use by

qualified service personnel
only.

g.,_[rK_k COVER

Attach Adapter/ _'=_ ''

POWER Switch

and Indicator

LENS

control

/I

Chaser'spC+ \

Cord (DC IN x_ rL",.. _ _ "'.4/ /1 / /_N

jack located _ ll_ _ /_ / /f/1|/Lens

under battery) _ ;'_,,._/_/_ [_ [
or rechargeable _ I _"_,.,._1!/3_--.. _. [(J/A

battery here _-_,_ / f[ _)/i _

Handstrap _____,__o _ _- Tally Light

"_ ' \Microphone

10

A (Audio) and V (Video) jacks

(behind small cover)

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

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder

PRESS the

button on the
cassette door to
close and lock

the compartment

Compartment

Clock Cell battery
compartment

Threaded Tripod
mount hole

11

Power Your Camcorder

Adapter/Charger

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240

volts, 50/60 Hz, so tt can be used virtually anywhere m the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.

To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

9UT

Jack

Attach Adapter/Charger

1. Connect one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.

2. Connect the other end of the DC cable
to the DC in jack on the camcorder as

shown above.

3. Plug the adapter/charger's plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60Hz).

CAUTION: Do not u_ this adal_er!

charger for any other purlx_se other
than charging the FB 1260 or 244265
batte_ +pack or supplying power to the

camcordcr.

Remove Adapter/Charger

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

2. Remove the DC cable from the

adapter/charger and camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.

Optional AC AC 100-240V
Plug Adapter

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

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

12

Power Your Camcorder

Rechargeable Battery

The battery must be charged as described on the nextpage before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB 1260. When
fully charged, the FB 1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes of operating time -

depending on how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning
the camcorder off during recording breaks.

Note: Use the small marker swttch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.

Battery Safety Precautions

Do nat shor_the battery'_
termiv.al_.

Do not attempt to di_ssemhte or
modify the batter),. There are no
u_r-_rviveable parts in.,ide.

Use the battery only with
specified adaplertcharger_ and

eamcorder_.
Throwing the batlery into a fire

or exposing it to excessive heat -

BATTERY

Switch

_¢r 149_F (65"C) could be
hazar&m_.

Attach the Charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the

camcorder, remove it before attaching

the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.

Details are on page 17

1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.

3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator lights.

Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE

lever down while removing the battery.

2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.

ATTENTION: The EPA certified RBRC ®Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmmm
(N1-Cd) battery indicates Thomson Consumer Electromcs is voluntarily parttclpatmg in

an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful hfe,
when taken out of service m the Umted States. The RBRC ®program provtdes a

convement ahematlve to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the mumc_pal
waste stream, which may be dlegal m your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY r"for

reformation n NI-Cd battery recychng and disposal bans/restnctmns m your area
Thomson Consumer Electronics' involvement m this program is part of our commitment

to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

13

Power Your Camcorder

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (conanue_)

Hold Battery Flush
and Slide

CHG

(Charge)

REFRESH

Indicator

REFRESH "

Button

Caution: When a battery is altaclg'd to die adaptcrlchargcr, do not tam them
upside dov, n. The "batterym_' falt off and be damaged or cau._ injury.

Reference

Adapter/Charger

Charge the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT

jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.

I. Align reference mark on battery with

mark on adapter/charger.

6. Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/charger.

7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.

To AC Wall
Outlet 100-

240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.

2. Hold the battery flush against the

adapter/charger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.

3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

4. If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.

Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long penod of

rime, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.

5. After the battery is charged, the CHG

indicator stops flashing and lights.

14

Use the REFRESH Button

The battery provides increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after

five chargings. The refresh feature
"refreshes" the battery by completely

discharging it.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH
indicator lights and the battery

begins discharging.

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

the CHG indicator flashes. The
battery now charges.

Power Your Camcorder

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

4. After the battery is charged, the CHG

(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights.

5. Remove the battery from the adapter/
charger.

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder and shows you the amount of

power in the rechargeable battery.

• When _ appears, the battery is

fully charged.

Battery Care and Storage

• Recharging takes approximately 70

minutes for the FB 1260 depending on
the battery's condition.

• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2
hours for the FB 1260 depending on the

battery's condition.

• After repeated charging and use,
operation t_me gradually decreases.

When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery.

• If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before

unplugging it from the AC outlet.

• If the battery pack become too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it

cool down.

As the power is used _ and

appear.

• When the battery power is almost

gone, _:_:::_"flashes in the viewfinder.
The camcorder turns off automatically

after a few seconds. Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn off the cam-

corder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator is not recorded
on the tape.

/ [ \

• Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

15

Power Your Camcorder

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on

page 67 allows you to power your

camcorder from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV, It converts

12-volts to a 6-volt output.

Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed wtth the DCC08 for

complete operating instructions.

Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

Cautions: The DCCOS is designed to
be used only with vehlcle_ having

negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC(I,_ with

this camcorder. Use of any other car

cord adapter mighl tlanlage lhe
eamcorder and void your warranly

Power

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
off the carncorder. The power

indicator on the camcorder turns off.

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

3. Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,

and press the connector down until _t
locks into place as shown above.

4. Take the vehicle s c_,arette lighter out
of the socket.

To Cigarette

Lighter Socket

Optional DCC08 Car

Cord Adapter

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

socket, The power indicator on the

car cord adapter lights.

6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to

turn on the camcorder. The power

indicator on the camcorder lights.

Caution: Make sure the camcorder',,

rn_wer i,; turtred off belbrc removing.

tile car cord's plug fronl the cigarette
lighter st_kel.

16

Date and Time Display

Install the Clock Lithium Cell

The clock cell indicator _ flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when
you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing.

,ock.,

Clock Cell
Holder --

Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing Out)

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

attached to the camcorder.

2. Pull the clock cell holder out of the
clock cell compartment.

3. Insert the clock cell with the "+"
terminal facing out, and press it in.

Cautions: Lithium cell batlery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell - such
a.,,CR2025. Use of other t-ell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be
di_l_sed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause

burns or personal injury.

4. Place the clock cell holder into the

clock cell compartment. Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.

To Remove Lithium Cell
To remove battery, insert a pomted

nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.

_-Insert Object Here

to Remove Cell

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If

_,wallowcd, consuh a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may c_.pltutc resulting in a fire or chemical

hum if nli,,treatcd, l)o not recharge, di',as_,emhle, heal ab_wc 212"F (lil0°C). or

incinerate.

Never u',c metallic I_,_ee},.ers to hold the cell, and never short Ihc + and - side,_
ol Ihc cell.

17

Set the Date and Time

You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous

page before you can set the date.

(Rotate or Press In)

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH 130

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATFJ'rlME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
I, RETURN

POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

MENU/DISPLAY

Button

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME.

D. ZOOM ON
TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF

ON

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
b'RETURN

18

Set the Date and Time (conanued)

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the DATE/TIME menu.

I DATE/TIME

1999

MONTH JAN

DAY 1
TIME AM 12:00

'\

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight YEAR. Press the menu

PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts

flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to
select the year. When the correct year

appears, press the menu PUSH dial in
to set the year.

6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and

DAY.

10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When

none of the settings are flashing, rotate
the menu PUSH dial to highlight

EXIT.

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1999
MONTH NOV
DAY 18

TIME AM 8:00

11. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus from the

viewfinder.

7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TIME.

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1999
MONTH NOV

DAY 18

PM 11:00

EXIT

8. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour starts flashing, rotate the

menu PUSH dial to set the hour

including AM or PM.

9. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour stops flashing and the

minutes start flashing, rotate the menu

PUSH dial to set the minutes.

Notes: If you decide to return the date and
time to the previous settings while the DATE/

TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press

the menu PUSH dial again to remove the
mettus from the viewfinder.

To display and record the date and/or time, see

the following pages.

19

Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays

You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous

pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Switch in

CAMERA MAN

Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape

1. Attach a power supply and set

POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.
The power indicator lights.

Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.

FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO

M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF

TITLE

2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

EXPOSURE _A_O_
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF
TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

)'RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME DISP.

_RETURN

display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu,

DATE/TIME DISP.

AUTOi_ATE

DATE
TIME

DATE&TIME

OFF

• EXIT

2O

Date and Time Display

Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (conanued)

Viewfinder Displays

Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu

AUTO DATE

AUTO DATE Display

t €

OFF: No Display

T

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the date/time display you

want to record

• AUTO DATE: The date is auto

matically recorded for approxi
mately five seconds and then AUTO

DATE is displayed whenever:

• The date is set or changed.

• "This display mode is selected.

• The tape is changed or the tape

compartment opened

• This display is selected when-
ever the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA AUTO.

• DATE Display: The date ts

displayed and recorded.

NOV 18.99

DATE Display

AM 10:25:00

TIME Display

18.99 AM 10:25:00I NOV

DATE& TIME Displa,,

• TIME: The time is displayed and

recorded.

• DATE and TIME Display: The

date and time are displayed
and recorded.

• OFF: No display is displayed or
recorded.

.

Press the select PUSH dial in to select
the date/time display you want to

record.

.

Press the menu PUSH dlal m to
remove the menu from the viewfinder.

8.

Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.

I

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Makesureyouselectgoodqualitytapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes

or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,

resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no

control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab

You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,

just record over it.

A. Remove

safety tab or
slide tab to

REC OFF.

B. Cover hole

with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to

record over tape.

Recording and Playback Speeds and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play

(SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP/SLP button.
The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the
maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.

SP - Standard play provides the

best picture (less picture noise),

but the shortest recording time
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

SLP - Extended play provides
three times the recording time as

SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slightly more picture

noise than SP in normal playback.
This might not be noticeable.

Cassette

TC-20
TC-30
TC-40

Recording Time

SP SLP
20 Min. 60 Min.
30 Min. 90 Min.

40 Min. 120 Min.

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Insert and Remove Cassettes

PRESS the
button on the

cassette door
to close and lock

the compartment

EJECT Switch

SP/SLP Button

Tape Wheel

Tape Window

up

and thet_
window fa_mg

out. The
cassetteshould

slide easily into
the holder. Do

not force the
cassell_.

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.

Cassette Care and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette, •

rewind it, remove it from the cam-

corder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your

camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.

Excessive heat or cold might damage
your cassettes.

• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors

and other devices.

1. Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette
holder opens automatically.

2. Insert the cassette with the tape wheel
facing up and tape window facing out.

3. Press on the area labeled PUSH until
the cassette holder locks into place.

Keep dust from entering the cassette

compartment. All dust is abrasive and

causes excessive wear on the tape and
the camcorder's recording or playback

heads.

Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape.

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

tape might jam and/or damage your
camcorder.

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Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape

speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the
TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly

calculate time remaining.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Select a Tape Length

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a tape speed.

3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

"FETEMACRO
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
I_RETURN

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.

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Time-Remaining Display (continued)

--MIN

(Calculating) ]

--MIN T30

SP

29MIN

!

3MIN

1

2MIN

(Flashing)

Time-Remaining Display

1

1MIN

(Flashing)

TAPE END

in Viewfinder

l

OMIN

(Flashing)

Indicator

gth

Indicator

D. ZOOM ON

TELE MACRO ,_
INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON
DATErrlME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF

)'RETURN

5. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the TAPE LENGTH menu.

TAPE LENGTH

T20

T30

T40

EXIT

6. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight the type of tape you are

using.

• Select T20 for a tape with 20

minutes or less recording time
in SP.

• Select T30 for a tape with 30

minutes recording time in SP.

• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP.

7. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
select the tape length and remove the

menus from the viewfinder.

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Recording Tips

• Try to make sure indoor scenes are

well-lit. This improves picture quality
and color reproduction.

• Do not move the camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording.
A steady, gradual "pan" avoids

blurring and "jitter".

• Use the viewfinder to make sure the
camcorder is level while recording so

that your scene isn't "tilted".

• Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone while recording because

this sound is recorded.

• Include close-ups of individuals

when taping family outings or
group functions.

• Fading and wiping in and out of scenes

makes your videos appear more
professional.

Learn to use the special P. AE produc-
tion effects available with your

camcorder to add variety to your
recordings.

Be aware of video and audio back-
grounds. Background details barely

noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual "clutter" on your
recording. Background noises

(especially TV sets, radios, household
appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) might

detract from the sound you want
to record.

Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions. Recordings are
more interesting if they include people

and details. "Local color" gives travel
videos lasting appeal. Consider

recording a familiar or landmark
scene from an unfamiliar vantage
point.

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Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record

The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the
picture seen by the camcorder when recording.

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder

I

Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing
For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down.

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set
the focus of the viewfinder for your

vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you
probably can operate the camcorder

without them.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by

screen displays. Look through the
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus

control for your vision.
The eyepiece focus control does not affect

the focus of the picture actually recorded
by the camcorder.

focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

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Viewfinder Displays

Several displays appear in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the
camcorder. You can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY button for more

than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator, tape-
length indicator, and tape-remaining display.

AT

13 SEPIA

MWB

---PAUSE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Battery Level Indicator ( _ )

• This indicator shows the amount of

power left in the rechargeable battery.

• This indicator flashes when the battery

is almost empty.

Cassette Warning

• The _ indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and

there is no cassette in the camcorder.

• The _ indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and

the safety tab is set to REC OFF or
removed from the cassette.

AUTO DATE, Date, Time,

or Date and Time

Display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu
to display AUTO DATE, Date, Time,

or the Date and Time

• These displays are recorded when
they are displayed. If you do not
want to record one of them, select
OFF in the menu.

• Details are onpages 20-21.

P. (Program) AE Button

Special Effect Indicators

• _ SEPIA
This indicator appears when you

select 1"3 SEPIA to give your
recordings a brown-tone like old

photographs

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Viewfinder Displays (continued)

• _ SPORTS

This indicator appears when you select

:'_ SPORTS to record fast-moving

action, such as sporting events.

• SD:SHADOW

This indicator appears when you select
SD:SHADOW to darken the picture

and redhce glare.

• HZ: HAZE

This indicator appears when you select
HZ:HAZE to soften the picture and
give it a misty white effect.

• _ TWILIGHT
This indicator appears when you select

TWILIGHT to record scenes at
twilight, fireworks, etc.

2 S 1/2000

This indicator appears when you select
1/2000 to record faster-moving action

than the SPORTS mode.

• [] NEGAPOSI

This indicator appears when you select

NEGA POSI to reverse the colors and
create a negative image.

• Details are on page 44.

Preset Titles

• The preset title selected in the TITLE
menu appears here. It will be recorded
on the tape when it appears.

• Details are on pages 46-47.

M. W. B. (Manual White Balance

Indicators)
The indicator for the manual white

balance selected in the MWB menu
appears here.

• -_0- appears when you select

i

-_OI':FINE to record outdoors on a

sunny day.

i,

• :oN appears when you select

i t

"e... :CLOUD to record outdoors on a

cloudy day.

• _z_,; appears when you select

-_,,,- :HALOGEN to record using

halogen or tungsten lighting.

• MWB appears when you select MWB
to adjust the color temperatures.

• Details are on pages 38-39.

Status Displays

• The _ indicator appears when the

camcorder is recording.

• The =PAUSE= indicator appears

during record-pause.

• • appears when the camcorder plays

back a tape.

• I I appears during play-pause.

• •• appears during fast forward and

flashes during forward search.

• << appears during rewind and flashes

during reverse search.

(AT or MT) Tracking Indicator

• AT appears during automatic

tracking.

• MT appears during manual tracking.

Zoom Indicator (4X t)
The zoom indicators appears here when

you use the zoom lever.

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Viewfinder Displays (continued)

5MIN _EFFECT

SP

[j_ FADER

[]

LENS COVER

TAPE END

Dew Warning ( [] )
The dew indicator appears when exces-

sive moisture (condensation) has entered
the camcorder. The camcorder will not

operate when this indicator appears.
Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area

until this indicator disappears.

Exposure Indicators (+03)

This indicator appears when you are

adjusting brightness manually using the

EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN.

• Details are on pages 40-41.

Fade and Wipe Indicators ([_]FADER)
Press the FADES button to display the

indicator for the fade or wipe effect you

want to select.

T30

M 0:00:00

+03

[]

• [] MOSAIC appears for mosaic fade.
[] DOOR appears for door wipe.

• [] SCROLL wipe appears for scroll
wipe.

• Details are on pages 42-43.

Focus Indicators ( _ 4 I' _ )
These indicators appear when you are

adjusting focus manually using the
FOCUS menu. Make sure the POWER

switch is set to CAMERA MAN.

• The focus indicators ( _,i _ ) flash
when the auto-focus system cannot

operate properly.

• _ _ appear when you have
selected MENU in the FOCUS menu.

• ;,_ and "_ flash while you adjust

• I_ FADER appears for black fade.

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Viewfinder Displays (continued)

manual focus and _iI and _._iflash
when you cannot adjust the focus

any farther.

• Details are on pages 36-37.

Lithium Cell ( _ )

• This in_cator appears for a few
seconds _vhen you turn on the cam-

corder and the clock cell is missing or

needs to be replaced.

• Details are on page 17.

Self-Timer, Animation, Time-Lapse,
and Five-Second Recording Indicators

( _15S and _ 5S )

5S appears when you press the

5SEC. REC button for five-second

recording. Details are on page 33.

• The interval time selected for self-
timer or time-lapse recording ( _ 15S,

30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here.
Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.

• The recording time selected for

animation or time-lapse recording

('ira 1/4S, 1/2S, IS, or 5S)
appears here. Details are on pages

50-51 and 52-53.

Steady Pix TM Indicator (€3_)

• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
Steady Pix on or off.

• The steady pix indicator (_) appears
when Steady Pix is turned on.

appears here.

• Details are on pages 24-25

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)
The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP

button appears here.

• Details are on page 22.

Time Counter (MO:O0:O0)

• The time counter appears during
playback. It is not recorded.

• An "M" appears in front of the time
counter when memory-stop is on.

• Details are on page 61.

Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)
The approximate time remaining on the

tape is automatically displayed. The
correct tape length must be set in the

TAPE LENGTH menu.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

Warnings and Information

• LENS COVER briefly flashes to
remind you to open the lens cover.

LENS COVER might flash when the
camcorder is used in dark areas -- even

if the lens cover is open.

• TAPE END appears when the end of
the tape is reached during recording or

a cassette is inserted with its tape
already at the end.

• Details are on page 41.

Tape Length (T30)
The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)

selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu

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SEARCH R
<_l Button

SEARCH

J._ Button

Button

MENU/
DISPLAY
Button

SP/SLP

Button

POWER
Switch

Thumb
Trigger

AutoShot TM Mode

The POWER switch lets you select

automatic or manual control of several
features.

Tally .Light Microphone

• The camcorder automatically

controls focus, exposure, and white
balance.

To Turn on the AutoShot TM Mode

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

AUTO. The power indicator lights
and the camcorder enters record-

pause. =PAUSE= appears in the
viewfinder.

2. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.

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• The MENU/DISPLAY button and
menu PUSH dial will not operate.

• AUTO DATE is selected for the
date and time display.

To Turn Off the AutoShot TM Mode

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

Five-Second Record Feature

Camera Edit Feature

The five-second record feature allows you

to record for five seconds providing short
scene transitions.

1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO
or CAMERA MAN.

2. Make sure the SP/SLP switch is set to
SP. Pre_s and hold to change.

3. Press 5SEC. REC to display _5S in
the viewfinder.

4. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording. The camcorder records for
five seconds and enters record-pause.

To Turn Off the Five-Second Record
Mode

1. Press the 5SEC. REC button to
remove "6m5S from the viewfinder.

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder

is recording. The tally light flashes during
self-timer and time-lapse recording.

The tally light must be set to ON in the

TALLY LAMP menu. See page 54for

details.

Quick Review Feature

Press and release SEARCH R 4_1when the
camcorder is in record-pause to review

the last few seconds of a recording. The

POWER switch must be set to CAMERA
AUTO or CAMERA MAN.

The camera edit feature allows you to
position the tape when the camcorder is

in record-pause. Set POWER switch to
CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN.

• Press and hold SEARCHR 44

to visually search the recorded tape
in reverse.

• Press and hold SEARCH F _,,
to visually search forward on the

recorded tape.

Release the button to return the cam-
corder to record-pause at that point on

the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording at this point.

Flying Erase Head

A separate erase head is mounted on

the spinning headwheel (hence the term
"flying"). This allows you to make clean
edits without the "glitches" or "rainbow

noise" that might occur at the beginning
or the end of recordings.

MENU/DISPLAY Button

Press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY
button for more than one second to

remove or display the battery level
indicator, tape-length indicator, and

tape-remaining display.

The camcorder plays back the last few
seconds of the recording, returns the tape

to its previous position, and returns to
record-pause.

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Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the

zoom lever on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when you
zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 50 times.

To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE
MACRO feature in the menu. You can record a small subject at a distance of

approximately 23 inches.

Zoom Lever

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

MENU/DISPLAY Button

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T)

1. To zoom in or out (up to 16 times),

rotate the zoom lever.

• To move the lens in the telephoto

(close-up) direction, rotate the
zoom lever toward T.

• To move the lens in the wide angle
direction, rotate the zoom lever

toward W.

• The zoom level indicator appears in

the viewfinder during zooming.

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Digital Zooming

Digital zooming lets you zoom up to 50

times.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

D, ZOOM is highlighted.

TELE MACRO _oO_
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

_RETURN

Zooming (continued)

3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the D. ZOOM menu.

• Select ON to turn digital zooming

on.

D. ZOOM

OFF

EXIT

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON.

Tele Macro Zooming

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder, D.

ZOOM is highlighted.

• Select OFF to turn digital zooming
off.

5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
turn digital zooming on or off and

remove the menus from the

viewfinder.

Notes: As the zoom level increases, the
picture gradually becomes less sharp. Digital

zooming is recommended mainly for special
effects.

. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the TELE MACRO menu.

TELE MACRO

gF

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH 130

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON
DATFJTIME

TITLE LANG. ENGUSH

I'RETURN

OEMO MODE OFF

,

Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TELE MACRO.

D.ZOOM _01:,

TAPE LENGTH

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

b'RETURN

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight ON or OFF and press the

dial in.

• Select ON if you want to record a
small subject within approximately

23 inches.

• Select OFF for normal zooming.

6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
turn tele macro zooming on or off and

remove the menus.

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Focusing

The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.

You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder
focuses on the object located in the

center area of the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

AUTO to turn on the auto focus

feature. No focus indicator appears
in the viewfinder.

Notes: The low-contrast indicator

( ,A & ) in the viewfinder indicates
the auto-focus system might not

Switch in

CAMERA MAN

operate correctly due to low
illumination, low or no contrast, repeated
patterns, or two subjects at different

distances overlapping.

Use tele macro zooming when recording a

subject close to the lens or the camcorder
may zoom out to focus.

The lens must be clean for the camcorder

to focus accurately.

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Focusing (continued)
Manual Focus

You might need to focus manually under
certain conditions.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in
on the '_abject and center the subject

in the viewfinder.

3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

FOCUS is highlighted.

EXPOSURE _U_TO_
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF
TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

I_RETURN

6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer

or farther away.

• Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to
focus on a subject farther away.

;,_ flashes while you are

adjusting the focus and _' flashes
when you cannot adjust the focus

any more.

• Rotate the menu PUSH dial down
to focus on a subject nearer. "_

flashes while you are adjusting the
focus and _ flashes when you

cannot adjust the focus any more.

7. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus.

Notes: To return to auto focus, select

AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the FOCUS menu.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXIT

.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight MANU and press the dial in.

'_ _ appears in the viewfinder.

The focus is locked at this point.

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

• When recording a subject through a

window.

• When recording a subject having a
close foreground and a background

that is far away.

• When recording in low-light situa-
tions.

• When recording two subjects at
different distances that overlap in the

same scene.

• When the subject is not in the center
of the scene.

• When recording a scene with fast

motions, like a tennis swing.

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White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by
adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" and records the light source in the scene
you record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.
You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as

recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a
predominantly red or brown object outdoors.

Zoom Lever
(Tand W)

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

MENU/DISPLAY Button

Auto White Balance

During auto white balance, the camcorder
adjusts the white balance.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
AUTO to turn on the automatic white

balance feature. No indicator appears

in the viewfinder.

POWER Switch in
CAMERAMAN

Manual White Balance

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

FOCUS is highlighted.

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White Balance (continued)

EXPOSURE
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF

TITLE

DATErFIMEDISP.

)'RETURN

.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight M. W. B. and press the dial

in to display the M.W.B. menu.

M.W.B.

•;el-:RNE

_;';":CLOUD

:HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the white balance you want

to use.

• No indicator appears when you

select AUTO white balance.

• Select -i0_-:FINE when recording
outdoors on a sunny day.

• Select -']_ :CLOUD when record-
ing outdoors on a cloudy day.

• Select :_x._:HALOGEN when
recording using halogen or tungsten
lighting.

• Select MWB when shooting
subjects with different color

temperatures and adjust the white
balance as follows:

M.W.B.

AUTO

•:e:.:RNE

:_';-:CLOUD

:HALOGEN

EXIT

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a
color TV monitor may be helpful when

making white balance adjustments.

A. Point camcorder at a white, flat

object such as a piece of white

paper.

B. While MWB is highlighted,

press and hold the menu PUSH
dial until MWB starts flashing.

The MWB indicator flashes
while the camcorder is adjusting

white balance and stops flashing
when it is ready to record.

Note: To change the tint for special
recording, substitute colored paper for

white. The white balance is

adjusted based on the color.

Red paper - deeper green
Blue paper - orange

Yellow paper- deeper purple

5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
select a white balance and remove
the menus.

Notes: To retum to auto white balance,
select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set
the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

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Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under normal conditions. You

might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is to o bright or too dark
in comparison with the subject.

_TEADY PIX

Button

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto Exposure

The camcorder adjusts the iris for

the best possible picture during
auto exposure.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
AUTO to tum on the automatic

exposure feature. No indicator
appears in the viewfinder.

Manual Exposure

You may need to adjust exposure
manually under certain conditions, such

as those listed on the next page.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN

.MENU/DISPLAY Button

2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

FOCUS is highlighted.

EXPOSURE
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF
TITLE

DATErnME DISP.

b'RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight EXPOSURE, and press the

dial in to display the EXPOSURE
menu.

40

Exposure Control (continued)

Steady Pix TM Feature

EXPOSURE

AUTO

_U

E rr

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight MANU (manual) and press

the dial in. The exposure indicator
(00) appears in the viewfinder.

5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or
bright subject. The exposure you
select appears in the viewfinder.

• To brighten the image, rotate the

menu PUSH dial up. You can
adjust the exposure to +06.

• To darken the image, rotate the

menu PUSH dial down. You can

adjust the exposure to -06.

6. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to
select an exposure and remove the

menus from the viewfinder.

Notes: To return to auto exposure, select

AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual
Exposure

• When recording with a bright back-

ground or reverse lighting.

The steady pix feature corrects slight

shaking of images during some recording
modes.

• While zooming in on a distant subject.

• When recording an approaching small

subject.

• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.

• When recording through a vehicle's
window.

To Use the Steady Pix TM Feature

• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
steady pix on. The steady pix indicator

(_,) appears in the viewfinder.

• Press the STEADYP1X button to turn
the steady pix feature off. The steady

pix indicator (_) disappears.

Notes: Turn steady pix off when using a
tripod.

There is a small change in the picture size

when using steady pix.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if

hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:

• Subjects with'vertical or horizontal stripes.
Dark or dim subjects.

Subjects with excessive backlighting,
Scenes with movement in various

directions.

Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

• When recording with a very dark
background or very bright subject.

• When recording a reflective natural
background -- such as a beach or

when skiing.

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Fade or Wipe In or Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in
and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of

the fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder.

FADES
Button

To Fade or Wipe In or Out

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Repeatedly press the FADES button.
The indicator for the fade or wipe you

select will appear.

I_FADER

• Select I_1 FADER to fade in and

out to/from a black screen.

• Select [] MOSAIC to fade in and
out to/from a mosaic effect.

• Select [] DOOR wipe to have

the scene wipe in with a black
screen moving from the center

out to the side or wipe out
moving from the side into the

center.

• Select [] SCROLL wipe to have
the scene wipe in with a black
screen from the bottom to the top

or wipe out from the top to the
bottom.

• Select OFF if you do not want to
fade or wipe in or out.

3. Press the thumb trigger to start or
stop recording. The camcorder

fades in or out of the scene.

Note: The screen becomes slightly reddish

if fade is used with the sepia feature.

If the haze feature is selected, _ FADER
fades in and out from a white screen.

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Fade or Wipe In or Out (continued)

ii !!:il =_iiiii ¸ J_i_i_¸ _ _ii_i!!

_ FADER

Black,Fade

Normal Pi_ure {No Fade_

[] MOSAIC

Mosaic Fad

F_DOOR

Door Wipe

[] SCROLL

Scroll Wipe

I

e

Fade or Wipe In

1. Press the thumb trigger to pause

recording.

2. Repeatedly press FADES to select the
fade or wipe you want to use.

Note: The last fade used appears the first

time you press FADES.

3. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording. The picture and sound

gradually appear in place of the blank

screen.

Fade or Wipe Out

1. During recording, repeatedly press
FADES to select a fade.

Note: The last fade used appears the first
time you press FADES.

2. Press FADES to stop recording. The
picture and sound gradually disappear.

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P. (Program) AE Button

The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects. Press
the button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect

appears briefly and then the indicator remains.

P. (Program) AE

Button

Indicator and Name

SEPIA

SPORTS

Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the
vintage look of old movies.

Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use
when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special

Uses

effects, such as pause or slow motion.

SD:SHADOW Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a

HZ:HAZE Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white

TWILIGHT

2 S 1/2000

[] NEGA POSI

black mist.

effect.

Use for twilight scenery, fireworks, etc. to make them look
more natural and dramatic.

Sets shutter speed to 1/2000. Use to record faster moving
action than sports mode with less blurring. Use when

playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects,
such as pause or slow motion.

Use to reverse the color (create a negative image).

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OFF

Use to turn off all special effects.

t6X9 Mode

_'he camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings

:ompatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder
ecords black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-
creen effect. This is also known as "letterbox" recording.

New 16x9 TV Screen

\

Standard Shape TV Screen

Menu PUSH

Dial

(Rotate or

Press In)

l.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

Press the menu PUSH dial in to

L

display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS is highlighted.

POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON.

• Select ON to record 16X9.

EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF

TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

I_RETURN • Select OFF to turn off 16X9.

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight 16X9 and press it in to

display the 16X9 menu.

A_Q

16X9

OFF
ON

5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
turn 16X9 on or off and remove the

EXIT

menus from the viewfinder.

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Preset Titles

The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choose

the language for your titles.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

MENU/DISPLAY Button

POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

Select a Language for the Title

You can select English, French, or
Spanish to record your preset titles.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATEFrlME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
k'RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight TITLE LANG. and press the

menu PUSH dial in to display the

TITLE LANG. menu.

TITLE LANG.

FRENCH
SPANISH

EXIT

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

highlight the language you want to
use to record the preset title, and
press the PUSH dial in to select the

language and return to the menu.

5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
select the language and remove the

menus.

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Preset Titles (continued)

Record a Preset Title

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

FOCUS is highlighted.

EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF
TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

"RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight TITLE.

FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO

16 X 9 OFF
TITLE

DATE/TIME DISP.

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to

highlight the title you want to record,

and press the dial twice to select the

title and remove the menus.

6. Start recording. The title you
selected is superimposed and
recorded on your tape.

To Stop Recording the Title

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

FOCUS is highlighted.

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight TITLE and press the dial in

to display the TITLE menu.

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight OFF and press the dial in

twice to turn off the title and remove
the menus.

'RETURN

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to

display the TITLE menu.

OFF
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS
OUR FAMILY

SOMEONE SPECIAL
VACATION

SUPER STAR

FIRST
EXIT

TITLE

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Self-Timer Recording

You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene
when recording begins.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch in

MENU/DISPLAY Button

CAMERA MAN

To Set the Self Timer

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

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DZOOM ,oO_..F

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
b'RETURN

Self-Timer Recording (continued)

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight INT. TIME and press the

dial in to display the INT. TIME menu.

INT. TIME

OFF

15S,

30 S '_
1 MIN ,
5 MIN '

EXIT

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the desired time (15S, 30S, 1

MIN, or 5 MIN).

• Select 15S to delay the recording

for 15 seconds.

• Select 30S to delay the recording

for 30 seconds.

• Select IMIN to delay the recording

for one minute

• Select 5M1N to delay the recording

for five minutes.

15S

7. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.

Note: The tally light flashes. About five
seconds before recording begins, the tally
light starts flashing faster. When the
camcorder starts recording, the tally light
stops flashing.

8. To stop self-timer recording, press the
thumb trigger.

Note: To turn off self-timer recording
before it starts, press the thumb trigger

and set the interval time on the INT. TIME
menu to OFF.

• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.

5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
exit the menu.

6. x@and the amount of delayed
recording time appear in the

viewfinder.

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Animation Recording

You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene
or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as
cartooning).

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch in

MENU/DISPLAY Button

CAMERA MAN

To Record Using Animation

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.
SP appears in the viewfinder.

3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

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_; ZOOM _"
TELE MACRO "O_

TAPE LENGTH "r30
REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF
TALLY LAMP ON

DATEJTIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

Animation Recording (continued)

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight REC TIME and press the

dial in to display the REC TIME

menu.

REC TIME

OFF '

1/4S '_
1/2S
1S

5S

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the amount of time you want

the camcorder to record.

• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4
second.

• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2
second.

• Select 1S to record for one second.

• Select 5S to record for five seconds.

8. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.

Note: The recording stops automatically

after the selected period of recording time.
You might want to take two to five shots of

the subject in the same position.

9. Move the subject and repeat step 8 for

the desired number of shots.

Note: Fade does not operate during animation
or time-lapse recording.

To Stop Animation Recording

Set the REC TIME in the menu to OFF.

• Select OFF if you do not want to
record for a selected amount of

time.

6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
exit the menu.

7. "_m and the amount of recording time
appear in the viewfinder.

/ira ss

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Time-Lapse Recording

You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording
shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)
when it remains focused on an object.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch in

MENU/DISPLAY Button

CAMERA MAN

To Record Using Time Lapse

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.
SP appears in the viewfinder.

3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to

display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

TELE MACRO

TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON

DATE/TIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

_'RETURN

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4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight INT. TIME and press it in to

display the INT. TIME menu.

INT._ME

OFF

15S

30 S
1 MIN
5 MIN

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight the desired time between

recordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5

MIN).

Time-Lapse Recording (continued)

• Select 15S to delay the recording

for 15 seconds.

• Select 30S to delay the recording
for 30 seconds.

• Select 1M1N to delay the recording

for 9ne minute.
SeleCt 5MIN to delay the recording

for fi')e minutes.

• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.

6. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu again. Rotate the

menu PUSH dial to highlight REC
TIME and press it in to display the

REC TIME menu.

REC TIME

OFF
1/4S

1/2 S
1S

5S

EXIT

8. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
exit the menus.

'i and the amount of recording time

and _ and the amount of interval

time between recordings appear in
the viewfinder.

_._15s

•6m 5s

9. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.

Note: The camcorder starts and stops

recording the selected amount of time.
The tally light flashes with the flash

speed increasing five seconds before

recording begins.

Note: Fade does not operate during animation
or time-lapse recording.

7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the amount of time you

want the camcorder to record.

Select 1/4S to record for 1/4
second.

Select 1/2S to record for 1/2
second.

• Select IS to record for one

second.

• Select 5S to record for five

seconds.

• Select OFF if you do not want

to record for a selected amount
of time.

To Stop Time-Lapse Recording

Set the REC TIME and INT. TIME in the
menus to OFF.

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Tally Light (Turn On or Off)

You can turn the tally light on or off using the menu.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Tally Light

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN

To Turn the Tally Light On or Off

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

MAN.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

TELE MACRO OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF
I_RETURN

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight TALLY LAMP and press it in

to display the TALLY LAMP menu.

TALLYLAMP

OFF

EXIT

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON. Press the

MENU dial twice to select ON or

OFF and remove the menus.

Select ON if you want the tally
light to light during recording.

Select OFF if you do not want the
tally light to light during recording.

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Demo Mode

You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some

of the camcorder's features.

Menu PUSH Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

To Turn the Demo Mode On

POWER Switch in

CAMERA MAN

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.

2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the

safety tab or set it to REC OFF.

3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.

D. ZOOM is highlighted.

D. ZOOM b_1_

TELE MACRO "(_
TAPE LENGTH T30

REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF

TALLY LAMP ON
DATE/TIME

TITLE LANG. ENGLISH

DEMO MODE OFF

I_RETURN

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight DEMO MODE and press it

in to display the DEMO menu.

DEMO

OFF

EXIT

5. Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF
or ON. Press the menu PUSH dial

twice to select ON or OFF and
remove the menus.

• Select ON if you want the cam-
corder to demonstrate some of the

recording features.

Note: Zoom is the only feature that

operates during the demo mode.

• Select OFF if you do not want a

demonstration.

To Turn the Demo Mode Off
Turnoff the camcorder.

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Attach the Shoulder Strap

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

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

To Attach the Shoulder Strap

.

If the strap keeper is over a

/_-_.--_

double section of the strap, [:_
slide the strap keeper off /)_

the end of the strap. ZS
Replace the keeper on /_

the strap between the //
buckle and the end /_
of the strap as _/ \

shown. Keeper

2. Loop the end of the strap over the top

of the shoulder strap attachment ring.

°

Thread the end of the strap back
through the keeper and buckle
making sure it is threaded under the

outer strap. Make sure the strap is
not twisted.

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

5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the
desired length.

!iilJi_

Attachment _

Rings

Cautions: When carrying the cameo der with the shcaJlder, strap,_you

may find il convenient to rotate the viewfindcr down. This helps prevent
possible damage to the viewfindcr from bumping against Your body as
you move+ Make sure the shoulder strap is t+rmlyt attached'+ " bel0re_ using it

to car_ the camcorder.

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6. Slide both keepers up snugly against

the shoulder strap attachment rings to
prevent the strap from slipping.

Use the Viewfinder for Playback

You can see tapes using the viewfinder. There is no sound during
viewfinder playback.

Viewfinder

'\

REW (Rewind) 44 Button

FF (Fast Forward) ,1, Button

STOP Button

PLAY/PAUSE Button

EJECT

S

To Play Back a Tape

1. Attach a power supply.
Attach the adapter/charger, charged

battery, or optional car cord.

.

Insert a tape.

• Slide the EJECT switch to open the

cassette compartment.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

• Insert the cassett e with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.

• Press on the PUSH button to lock

the cassette compartment closed.

POWER Switch

in VCR

3. Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The power indicator lights.

.

Adjust the viewfinder for a

comfortable viewing position.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder

for your vision.

1

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to

begin playback.

• If necessary, adjust tracking.

• During playback, use the playback

features on the following pages.

6. Press the STOP button when you
are finished.

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Playback Features

P.AE and FADES Buttons

(Also Tracking Buttons

REW (Rewind) I, Button

FF (Fast Forward) • • Button

STOP Button

PLAY/PAUSE

EJECT Switch

COUNTER

Viewfinder "

POWER Switch

in VCR

Position the Tape

Set POWER switch to VCR and
press STOP.

• Press and quickly release the REW
(rewind) ,, button orFF (fast

forward) •• button to rewind or fast-
forward the tape.

• Press STOP to stop the tape.

Visual Search

During playback, press and release

REW (rewind) ,, button or FF (fast

forward) •• button if you want to
search the tape visually in forward or

reverse,

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to retum to normal
playback.

• For brief searching, press and hold
REW (rewind) 44 button or FF (fast

forward) _,1_button for more than two
seconds. Release the button to return to

normal playback.

Stop-Action Pause

• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
to "stop the action" and view one

frame of the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal
playback.

Caution: Pau_ is designed for momentary
interruptions and should not be u._d for an

extended period of time, If the eamcorder
remains in pau_ formore than five minutes.
it enters the stop mode and.turns offto
prevem excessive tape wear.

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Playback Features (continued)

Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the
actual time elapsed when playing back a

segment of tape. The memory-stop
feature helps locate a certain point on the

tape. Turn memory stop on to stop the

tape autom_ically during rewind or fast
forward when the time counter reaches

M 0:00:00.

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

1. Locate the place on the tape you want
to return to, set the POWER switch to

VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for

more than two seconds to reset the
counter to 0:00:00.

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.

M 0:00:00

Tracking

During playback, streaks may appear in
the playback picture. Press in both
tracking buttons (P.AE and FADES

buttons) to activate manual tracking
mode. MT appears in the viewfinder

during manual tracking mode. Press
either button again until streaks

disappear.

MT

Manual Tracking Indication

in Viewfinder

Press both tracking buttons in again to turn
automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in
the viewfinder for a few seconds.

Time Counter WithMemory

Stop TurnedOn

3. Continue to play the tape. When you
want to return to the place you

marked, press the.STOP button.

4. PressREW ,'q. The tape rewinds to
the time counter reading of

M 0:00:00.

AT

Auto Tracking Indication

in Viewfinder

Note: The tracking buttons may have no effect

on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.

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Use the Cassette Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The

cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other

standard VHS cassettes.
Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette adapter into the

VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.

Install Cassette Adapter's Battery

Battery
Compartment

1. Remove battery compartment cover.

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

3. Replace battery compartment cover.

Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter

Tape Wheel

1. Before inserting the cassette into the

adapter, remove any slack in the tape

by turning the tape wheel on the side of

the cassette.

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

Notes: Replace the battery when the load time
becomes much longer than normal.

Remove the battery from the cassette adapter
if it is not used for a month or more. This

prevents possible damage from battery
leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid

inside the compartment and replace the battery
with a new one.

Cassette

/ Compartment

I n ""'"["

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

Use the Cassette Adapter (conanued)

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 whale the cassette is

loading.

Note: You should hear a whimng sound
while the tape loads. The adapter's load
detector wdl automatically retract into the
adapter.

Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter

Access Hole

Reels

Caution: Ifthe toad detector is still
extending from the side of the cassette

adapter "alter you have attempted to load
the cassette, loading is not complete. Try
to load the cas._tte again. Attempting to

ins_,_ the ¢a._iette adapter into a VCR

with the load detector extending may

cau,_e damage to the adapter andlor VCR.

Cauthm: Do not touch the
reel,; durmg loading and

unloading. It could cau_

injury or damage the cassette

adapter or lape,

1. Shde the adapter's EJECT switch to
the right. The load detector extends

from the side and the whirnng sound
indicates the tape is being released
before the adapter's cassette

compartment lid opens.

2. Use the access hole on the bottom of
the adapter to push the cassette up and

remove _t from the adapter.

3. Gently close the adapter's cassette
compartment lid.

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Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you

need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 68. If your TV is
already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the
camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

White Audio/Video (_

Output Cable "_'._'_

Audio Plug (Optional) __

wV el _ _a(Vkide°) "_ _

Yello ideo ug ......... ____,,_'-..._."_'._.'-- oR-

Back of White "

Stereo VCR or Y-Adapter ."

TV Monitor (Optional) Plu Out ut C I " "" ""

/ g p abe .." ..'"

Audio Audio/Video

I --,_ I _ ! (Optional) ..'" ..'"

Yellow Video Plug

Installation

1. Attach the white plug on one end of
the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Notes: If your cable does not have white
and yellow plugs, attach the same color to
the audio jacks•

If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN

jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled

MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you

need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on

page 68 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 A

(audio) jack (located under the small
cover) on the side of the camcorder.

4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow V

(video) jack on the camcorder.

(Audio) Jacl

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Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

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

the video input channel.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn
on "_CR 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

• During playback, use the playback
features on pages 60-61.

4. To copy what the camcorder is
playing, place a blank cassette in the

VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD
button.

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature
is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the
camcorder enters play-pause when the

counter reaches M 0:00:00.

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

coming from the VCR.

2. Set the POWER switch to VCR to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator lights.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

I. A.

Camcorder connected directly to
TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to

the video input channel.

B.

Camcorder connected to VCR that
is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode". (If your VCR

does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's

manual.) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal

coming from the VCR.

2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Note: Turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

.

Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on

the TV screen.

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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 might need before taking your

camcorder to other countries. Consult

your dealer for advice.

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Carry your camcorder in a carrying
case when traveling. See the next page

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.

Weinviteyou totakealook atsomegreatideasforsparkingcreativityandaddingto
thefun of usingyourcompactVHS camcorder.Thefollowing pageshaveaselection

of accessoriesto helpmakeyourmemorablemomentslook andsoundevenbetter.

Theseaccessoriesaredesignedto maketheprocessof recordingandwatchingyour
videosmoreenjoyable.

Toorder accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by
using the order form on page 71.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case

Custom compact soft case designed
especially to provide protection and

utility for your compact VHS camcorder
and most accessories. Rugged fabric

lined with soft non-abrasive material and
generous padding. Has three outside

pockets with storage for lens filters,
adapters, batteries, and tapes.

DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

This car cord adapter enables you to

operate your camcorder from your car,
truck, or RV by plugging the car cord

directly into the vehicle's cigarette lighter

socket. The DCC08 is designed
specifically to convert power from a

12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.

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FB1260 Rechargeable Battery

This rechargeable, 1-hour, nickel-cadmium
battery is designed specifically for long

life. The FB1260 can be recharged with
the AC adapter/charger that came with

your camcorder.

244265 Rechargeable Battery

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly

into an AC outlet and charges the FB 1260
and 244265 camcorder batteries.

Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240
Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually

anywhere in the world. A plug adapter
might be required in some countries.

Charging takes approximately seven
hours for the FB 1260 (l-hour battery),

and 13 hours for the 244265 (2-hour
battery).

This rechargeable 2-hour, nickel metal
hydride battery is designed specifically

for long life. The FB1260 is a 1-hour
nickel cadmium battery. The 244265

powers your camcorder approximately
twice as long as the FB 1260 (depending

on how much you use zoom and pause).
The 244265 can be recharged with the

AC adapter/charger that came with your
camcorder.

VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This six foot audio/video cable dan be
used to connect the camcorder to a TV

monitor or VCR for tape playback or
copying tapes.

AH25 Y-Adapter

This Y-adapter allows you to connect your
camcorder's mono audio cable to a stereo

TV or VCR.

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Optional Accessories

Using the Optional AC088 Tripod

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the
camcorder steady and produces excellent v_deo results.

This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt.
The qmck-release 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.

$

Caution,.;: Before u,,mg a uip_×l, make sure it t,, _table enough to hold the

camcorder without falling over. Do not transport the eamcorder attached to

the trip(_.
When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the trip_xt

,,trey, into the camcorder's tripod moantmg hole.

The tripod screw ,',hould not protrude into the camcorder more than apprt_xi-
mately three-eighth (3/8) inch. Forcing the sorer, could damage the

m*_untlng hole on the I_)ttom of the camcorder.

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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, MasterCard, or Discover card ready
and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST)

Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on
this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit
card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6262

Description
Super Lightweight Tripod

Soft Camcorder Case
Shoulder Strap

Y-Adapter

ACBattery Charger
Car _grd Adapter
Rechargeable Battery (Standard)
Audio/Video Cable

Rechargeable Battery (Extended)
DC Cable

and

AC Adapter/Charger
Cassette Adapter

Bulb Assembly (To be Assigned--Call for Information)

Part No.
AC088

AC201A
ACS091

AH25
CPS91

DCC08
FB 1260
VH83

244265

244268

242740
VCAll5A

Price
$ 39.95

$ 39.95
$ 12.95
$ 2.95

$ 59.95
$ 89.95

$ 49.95

$ 5.95

$ 89.95
$ 28.35

$ 97.20
$ 72.75

Qty.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $

Total

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

We are required by law to collect the appropriate
sales tax for each individual state, county, and

locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling .................................................................................... $5.00

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

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.

Money order or check must be in U.S.

currency only. No COD or cash.

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Charge your orderon )'our VISA,MasterCard,

or Discover Card by filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

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Prices are subject to change withoutnotice.

Print or type your name and A complete and correct order will
address clearly, save you daysof waiting.

Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

State:

Daytime Phone No.:

Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

¥ Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
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Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without
the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.

Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service

Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the

simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty infonuation lists what your warranty

coverS and explains how to get service.

No power

Won't record or

playback

Won't playback • POWER switch must be set to VCR position.

• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on
the camcorder. The power indicator lights.

• If using battery, it might need to be recharged.

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged

into a working outlet.

• If the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder, there

is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew
indicator no longer appears before operating the

camcorder.

• Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for

desired operation.

• There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.

• You might have reached the end of the cassette, try

rewinding it.

Won't record • Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)

• POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

No picture • Open lens cover.

Camcorder turns • Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
itself off VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record-

pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to
prevent tape wear.

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Tapestopsduring

rewind or fast
forward

Time-coun_r memory might be on. Whenever an "M"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder

stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00. Press REW 4, or FF l,l_ again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M

to turn off the memory-stop feature.

Camcorder remains in
pause mode

Dew indicator flashes
in viewfinder

Poor auto-focus
operation

Viewfinder displays
are out of focus

Picture is too dark or
subject too dark

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

• If the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder, there

is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder.

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

work under these conditions, Place POWER switch in
CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

• Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at
different distances. Place POWER switch in CAMERA

MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.

Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.

See page 44.

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the

exposure manually. See pages 40-41.

Sound is too low or

distorted

Picture recorded with

special effect

Colors do not look
natural on recording

Title recorded on tape

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Subject was too far from camcorder.

• Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.

• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.

• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder. Remove
the title. See pages 46-47.

Date and/or time are
recorded on tape

Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear
in the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder

when recording. See pages 20-21.
When AUTO DATE is selected (POWER switch in

CAMERA AUTO), date display is automatically
recorded when you begin recording or change the

cassette. See pages 20-21.

Date and/or time are
incorrect

Cannot set REC or
INT. TIME for

animation or time-

lapse recording

Cannot record at
beginning of tape

using animation or
time-lapse recording

Tally light does not
light during recording

Vertical white lines

appear when shoot-
ing bright object

Clock lithiurri cell battery might need replacing.

See page 17.

Date or time might need to be set. See pages 18-19.

Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.

Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set

to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.

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Make sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA

AUTO to display the menu. See pages 50-53.

• Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape
to start tape running smoothly.

• Use fade-in feature before starting to record at
beginning of tape.

TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in the TALLY LAMP
menu. See page 54.

This might occur when the background extremely

contrasts with the subject.

Error number (EO1,
E02, etc.) appears in

viewfinder

Streaks in picture
during playback or

play-pause

Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds
and then connect power source again. If error

number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult
your Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

Adjust tracking with P.AE and FADES buttons. See

page 61.

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Trouble Checks and Adjustments

Bright, crystal- • Sunlight is directly entering the lens.
shaped spots in

viewfinder

Rechargeable
battery runs down

sooner than
expected

If battery has not been used for some time, completely
drain the battery's power and recharge it.
Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is

recording continuously. You can check your battery by first
fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock

and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording
stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock

time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes
of recording time. In practical use, you might not be able

to record for the full time because the camera uses battery
power when it is waiting between recordings (record-
pause) and zooming.

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General

Power requirement: 6VDC
Power consumption: 5.4 watts
Weight: 1.6 lbs. (720g)

Dimensions - Including Viewfinder:

3-9/16" (W) x 4-11/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D)
90 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm

Video Re_order Section

Format: VHS-C
Record/playback system:

Four video record/playback heads
One flying erase head

Video signal: EIA standard

NTSC color

Viewfinder

0.55" Color electronic viewfinder

Camera Section

Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager
Lens: F1.6, f=3.9 to 62.4mm

16:1 power zoom lens

50:1 digital zoom
Filter diameter: 40.5 mm

Tripod Mount

One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole

AC Adapter/Charger

Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Power consumption: 23 watts
Weight: .71 lbs. (300g)

Dimensions:

5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D)

140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

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and Maintenance

Clean the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder's exterior, remove

any power source connected to the
camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean

soft cloth.

Clean the Camcorder's Lens
To clean the camcorder's lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently

wipe the lens with cleaning nssue and commercially prepared cleaning
solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might

scratch the lens.

Caution: Use of strong
cleaning products, such as

thowe containing alcohol or

benzine, might damage the

eamcorder.

Caution: Do not touch
the lens with your fingers.

The oil from your skin
might damage the lens,

Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece

2. Remove dust using a blower

3. Reattach the eyepiece by

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counterclockwise and pull it out.

brush.

ahgning the reference marks, and
then turn the eyepiece clockwise

until it clicks.

Proper Care and Storage

Keep dust and grit from entering the

camcorder's cassette door. Dust and
grit are abrasive and cause excessive

wear to both the camcorder's
recording/playback heads and

cassettes.
Alw_iys close the lens cover when the

camco_er is not in use.
Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your hands and face are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it might damage the finish.

Things to Avoid

• Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcorder. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside.

• Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a

cold location to a warm location. Give
the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach

a stable temperature before inserting a
cassette. When the camcorder is

moved from cold to warm,
condensation might cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the

headwheel or tape.

• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects. •

• Do not leave your camcorder in direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

The resulting heat buildup might
permanently damage the camcorder's

internal parts.

• The camcorder might be damaged by

improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,

shaking, or dropping.

• Do not store the camcorder in

temperatures below -22"F (-30'C) or
above 149"F (65"C).

• When the camcorder is not in use,
always remove the cassette and AC
adapter/charger or battery.

• Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.

Do not operate the camcorder near the

ocean as salt water or salt water spray

might damage the internal pans of the
camcorder.

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

(35°C).
Do not expose the camcorder or

adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
If any component becomes wet, turn.

off the power and take the unit to an
Authorized RCA Camcorder

Service Center.
Do not use an adapter/charger or

batteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong

accessories might cause damage to the
camcorder.

• Do not operate the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.

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Thomson provides a toll-free telephone

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

number to help you with any problems you
may encounter with your camcorder. Many

can be diagnosed over the phone, and if

necessary, repair or replacement will be

arranged. Please have your camcorder model/

serial number and date of purchase ready
when you call. If your unit is out of warranty,

we will quote the cost of a repair or
replacement unit to you.

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem over
the phone, we will gladly service your unit or
exchange it for a new or refurbished

camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on
the reverse side to learn about your specific
rights and responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a Return
Authorization number before returning

anything! Obtain a Return Authorization

(RA) number from the telephone
representative before returning your

equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors,
or even loss of your unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to

Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who authorized

the return of your equipment will give you an
RA number over the phone. They will also
provide you with instructions on where and

how to return your Camcorder. Write the

number in large, clear characters on the
outside of the box. To avoid confusion and

misunderstandings, shipments without an RA
number clearly visible on the outside of the
box will be returned to you at your expense.

Include a brief note describing the problem
and any conversations about the problem you

have had with Thomson personnel.
Include your name, address and model/serial

number of your Camcorder. These numbers

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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What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units begins

with the first rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm, whichever

comes fi_t.
What we will do:

]9urin_ the initial 90 days

• Exchange your camcorder with a new or

refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.
The option will be ours. There will be no

cost to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

Exchange your camcorder with a new or
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.

The option will be ours. Parts will be
provided at no charge, but you will be
responsible for the cost of labor required
for the repair.

How you get service:

Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit's
date of purchase and model/serial number

ready. The model/serial number
information is on the bottom of your

camcorder.

security purposes. If we receive your unit,
excluding all accessories, within 14 days

from the date you were provided the RA
number, only items not covered by

warranty will be charged to your account.
IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED

WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED
RETAIL VALUE OF THE
CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED

TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This
amount, less $10.00 handling, will be

credited if the unit is subsequently
received.

2. We will send you a replacement unit.

3. Ship the unit back to us, excluding all
accessories, using the replacement unit's
carton. Shipping instructions will be

included in the carton along with your RA
number which will allow you to easily

ship the unit back to us. Make sure you

insure your shipment in case of damage
or loss. Include with the shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date, such as a

bill of sale to verify your unit's

warranty eligibility.

A brief note describing your

camcorder's problem.

Your name, address and phone number.

Return transportation, storage, handling, and

insurance costs are your sole responsibility.

We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.

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 returos
will be accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement Camcorder before
yon return yours:

ootio, i

I. Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or

Visa account number and expiration date
to our phone representative. This is for

I. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point.

2. The exchange location will notify you of
its arrival.

3. Take your unit, excluding all accessories,
and your evidence of purchase date, such

as a bill of sale, to the exchange location
and you will be provided the new or

refurbished unit.

4. If the repairs were covered by your
warranty, you will not be billed.

To receive a replacement unit after we have
received your unit: 79

1. Write the RA number on the outside of
the carton used to return the unit.

_V]ake sure you insure your shinment in

2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all
accessories, using the original box and
packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date, such as a
bill of sale, to verify your unit's

warranty eligibility.

A brief note describing your

camcorder's problem.
Your name, address and phone number.

Return a-ansportation, storage, handling, and
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.

We accept no liability in case of damage or
loss,

.

The representative will advise the address

to mail a cashier's check or money order
for payment if there are any out of
warranty labor or parts charges and you

elect not to use your credit card.

.

Upon receipt of your product, a new or

refurbished unit will be shipped to you.

To have your Camcorder repaired by an

Authorized RCA Camcorder Service
Center:

• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-336-

1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder

Service Center nearest you.

What your warranty do_ not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is used
for institutional or other commercial

purposes.
Batteries for remote control and clock.

Cleaning of video/audio heads.
Camcorders purchased or serviced outside

the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and handling
costs of your unit, including insurance for

loss or damage.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to

lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product

Registration Card packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return

of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

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

that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder outside
the United States:

• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA

Camcorder Service Center of your choice.

• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center representative evidence of

purchase date, such as a bill of sale.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs are
complete.

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• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.

A

C

A (audio) and V (video) jacks

10, 62

Accessories

included 3
optional 65

order't_orm 69

Adapter/charger 4, 12

charging battery 14
Animation indicator 31, 51
Animation recording 50

Assistance 1, 3

Assistance, customer 78

Audio/video jacks 62

AUTO DATE display 20, 21
Auto date feature 32

Auto exposure 40
Auto focus 36

Auto white balance 38
AutoShot TM 6, 32

B

Battery

attaching and removing 13

care and storage 15

cassette adapter 60

charging 14

refreshing 14

Battery level indicator 15, 28, 33
BATTERY RELEASE lever

10, 13

Camcorder, cleaning 76
Camcorder controls 9

Camera edit feature 33
Car cord adapter 16

Care and maintenance

battery 15
camcorder cleaning 76

cassette 23
storage 77

things to avoid 77

Cassette

adapter 60
compartment 11

inserting and removing 23
tape wheel 23
warning 28

Cautions i2
Checks and adjustments 71

Clock cell battery compartment

11, 17

Clock cell indicator 17, 31
Copy tapes 63

COUNTER R/M button 9, 59, 63
Customer assistance and service

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D

Date and time display

recording 20

setting 18

DATE/TIME menu

7, 35, 37, 46, 49, 52, 54

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H

DCcable 12, 13, 14, 16
DCinjack 4, 10, 12

Demo mode 55
Dew waming 30

Digital zooming 34
Displays in viewfinder 28
Displays, status 29

E

EFFECT button 59
EJECT button 5, 9, 23, 57
Erase protection 22

Exposure control 41

indicators 30

Exposure indicators 41
Eyepiece focus control

6, 11, 27, 57

F

Handstrap 4

I

Indicators

animation 31, 51
AUTO DATE display 28

battery level 15
cassette warning 28
clock cell 17, 31

date and time 28
exposure 30, 41

fade and wipe 30, 42
focus 30, 37

interval time 49, 53
LENS COVER 31

manual white balance 29
P. (program)AE 28, 44

record time 51, 53
REFRESH 14

self-timer 31

Fade and wipe indicators 30, 42
Fast forward indicator 29

FF button 9, 58
First time operation 3
Five-second recording 33

Flying erase head 33
Focus indicators 30, 37
Focusing 36, 37

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special effects 28
steady pix 41

TAPE END 31
tape speed 31

tape-remaining 31
time counter 31

time display 28
time-lapse 31, 53
title display 28
tracking 29, 59

white balance 39
zoom level 29, 34

O

Information to user 87
Inserting/removing cassettes 23

Interval time indicators 49, 53

L _

Lens 10

Lens cover 8
LENS COVER control 4
LENS COVER indicator 31

Letterbox recording 45
Lithium cell 17, 31

Low-contrast indicator 36

M

M.W.B. menu 39, 40
Manual focus 37
Manual white balance 38

indicator 29

Memory stop 59
Menu PUSH dial

7, 9, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 32,
35, 37, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47,
49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

MENU/DISPLAY button

7, 9, 18, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35,

46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55

Microphone 10, 32

Operating controls 10
Optional accessories 65

Optional plug adapter 12

Order form, accessories 69

P

P. (program) AE button

9, 28, 44, 59

Pause indicator 6, 8, 29
Pause, stop-action 58

Play indicator 29
PLAY/PAUSE button 8, 57, 63

Playback

first 8
on TV (or VCR) 62

using cassette adapter 60
viewfinder 57

Playback features

memory-stop 59
position the tape 58

speeds 22
stop-action pause 58

time counter 59
tracking 59

visual searching 58

Plug adapter 12
Power indicator 6, 8, 10, 16, 32

POWER switch

6, 15, 24, 28, 40, 42, 54, 63

83

S

Powering your camcorder

adapter/charger 12
car cord adapter 16

rechargeable battery 13

Preset titles 46
Problem solving 71

Product registration i
PUSH button 5, 11, 23, 57

Q

Quick review feature 33

R

RBRC seal 13
REC TIME menu 51

Record date and time display 20
Record indicator 8

Record time indicators 51
Recording 8

indicator 29
speeds 5, 22

time-lapse 52
tips 26

REFRESH 14
Registration i

REW button 8, 58

Rewind indicator 29

Safety

battery 13
Safety information i
Safety tab 22

SEARCH buttons 33
Search indicators 29
Self-timer 49

indicator 31

recording 48

Service port 10
Shoulder strap

Attaching 56

attachment rings 9

Shoulder strap attachment rings

56

Shutter speed indicator 44
Solving problems 71

SP/SLP button

9, 22, 24, 31, 33, 50, 52
Special effects 28
Specifications 75

Speeds, recording and playback

22
Sports feature 44

Status displays 29
STEADY PIX button 10, 31, 41

STOP button 8, 57, 63
Stop-action pause 58

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T

¥

TALLY LAMP menu 33
Tally light 8, 32, 49, 54

Tape copying 63

TAPE END indicator 31
Tape,,inserting 5

Tape l_ngth indicators 31
TAPE LENGTH menu 24, 31
Tape speed

SLP 5, 22
SP 5, 22

Tape speed indicators 31
Tape wheel 5

TELE MACRO menu 35
Tele macro zooming 35

Thumb trigger

10, 21, 32, 49, 51, 53, 63

Time counter 31, 59

Videocassettes 22

Viewfinder 6, I 1, 27

adjust for viewing 27
cautions 27

displays 28
displays (turning on and off) 33

eyepiece focus control 27
playback 57

Visual searching 58

W

White balance 38
Wipe/fade feature 42

Z

Time-lapse indicator 31, 53
Time-lapse recording 52

Time-remaining display 24, 31
Tips

recording 26

travel 64

•TITLE LANG. menu 46
TITLE menu 29, 47

Tracking 57

buttons 59

indicators 29, 59

Travel tips 64
Tripod mount hole 11

Tripod, using 67
Trouble checks 71
TWILIGHT indicator 29

Zoom buttons 37
Zoom level indicator 29, 34

Zoom lever 10, 29, 34
Zooming 34

tele macro 35

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Information to User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may

invalidate the user's FCC right to operate the equipment.

_I THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

_1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

e._tedin _ U.S.A.

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