RCA CC6272 User Manual
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USER’S
GUIDE
CC6272
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqu au fond.
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of
batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts
and service and attach it here. Record the serial number and model
numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read all the safety information before you begin to use this product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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.
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.
Model No: _______________________________
Serial No: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Purchased From: _______________________________
CAUTION
CAUTION
ATTENTION
CC6272
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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
Table of Contents
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
Use the Viewfinder to See
What You Record ........................ 27
Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27
Viewfinder Displays...................... 28
AutoShot™ 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
Tele Macro Zooming.................. 35
Focusing ........................................ 36
Auto Focus .................................. 36
Manual Focus.............................. 37
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Table of Contents
White Balance ............................... 38
Auto White Balance .................... 38
Manual White Balance................ 38
Exposure Control .......................... 40
Auto Exposure ............................ 40
Manual Exposure .......................... 40
Steady Pix™ 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
Built-In Color Enhancement
Light ............................................ 56
Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 58
Playback ..................................... 59
Use the Viewfinder for Playback .. 59
Playback Features ........................ 60
Position the Tape......................... 60
Visual Search .............................. 60
Stop-Action Pause....................... 60
Time Counter .............................. 61
Tracking ...................................... 61
Use the Cassette Adapter .............. 62
Playback on TV (or VCR)
with Audio/V ideo Inputs ............. 64
Traveling Tips ............................ 66
Optional Accessories.................. 67
Using the Optional
AC088 Tripod ........................... 69
Order Form for Camcorder
Model CC6272 ............................71
Trouble Checks .......................... 73
Specifications.............................. 77
Care and Maintenance .............. 78
Clean the Camcorder..................... 78
Clean the Camcorder’s Lens....... 78
Clean the Camcorder’s
Viewfinder ................................78
Proper Care and Storage ............... 79
Things to Avoid............................. 79
Customer Assistance
and Service................................ 80
Limited W arranty...................... 81
Index ........................................... 83
Information to User ................... 89
First-Time Operation
3
Assistance
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.
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
Caution: Do not use
this adapter/charger
for any purpose other
than charging the
FB1260, or 244265
battery pack or
supplying power to
the camcorder.
Model CC6272
Camcorder
Rechargeable Battery
Part No FB1260
Cassette Adapter
Part No. 244270
Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 244269
and DC Cable Part No. 244268
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F (100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +
and – sides of the cell.
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.
WARNING:
NICKEL
CADMIUM
BATTERY
MUST BE
RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
+ -
(continued on next page)
First-Time Operation
4
First-Time Operation
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
LENS
COVER
Control
Handstrap
Handstrap Velcro
Strip (Under Flap)
2. Attach the adapter/charger.
DC In Jack
DC Cable
Adapter/
Charger
T o AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
• Connect the other end of the DC
cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.
• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug
into an operating outlet.
Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.
• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.
• Lift the flap on the
handstrap and separate
the velcro strip.
• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
refasten the strap, and
close the flap.
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
DC OUT
Jack
First-Time Operation
5
6. Select a recording speed.
PUSH Here to
Close Cassette
Compartment
Tape Wheel
Tape Window
(continued on next page)
5. Insert a tape.
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.
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.
• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.
• Press on the area labeled PUSH
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
SP/SLP
Button
6
First-Time Operation
7. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)
switch to CAMERA AUTO.
POWER Switch and
Indicator
• The power indicator lights and the
camcorder enters record-pause.
appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.
• The position of this switch tells
the camcorder whether you want
to record (CAMERA MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes
(VCR).
• CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShot™
mode.
In the AutoShot™ 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 recordpause for five minutes. Set the
POWER switch to OFF and then
back to CAMERA.
180
°
180
°
Electronic
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
You can see what you record in the
viewfinder.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
8. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.
First-Time Operation
7
9. Select a tape length.
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.
PUSH
–
+
(continued on next page)
POWER Switch and
Indicator
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)
1. Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA MAN.
2.Press the MENU/DISPLAY button
to display the menu in the
viewfinder.
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
4.Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
8
First-Time Operation
REW Button
POWER Switch
Thumb
Trigger
Power Indicator
STOP Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
10. Start and stop recording.
• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording.
REC
appears in
the viewfinder, 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 recordpause mode. appears in
the viewfinder.
11. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.
• Press REW to rewind the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape.
• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape.
• Details on viewfinder playback are
on pages 59.
12. Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.
13. Close the lens cover.
LENS
COVER
Control
TALLY
Light
First-Time Operation
9
(continued on next page)(continued on next page)
14. Review camcorder operating controls.
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
Menu PUSH Dial
STOP Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
SEARCH R and F
Buttons (Also REW
and FF Buttons)
EJECT Switch
MENU/DISPLA Y Button
P. (Program)
AE Button
FADES
Button
SP/SLP Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button
10
First-Time Operation
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)
Microphone
Lens
Tally
Light
Handstrap
Attach Adapter/
Charger’s DC
Cord (DC In
Jack Located
Under Battery)
or Rechargeable
Battery Here
Thumb T rigger
Light
A (Audio) and V (Video) Jacks
(Behind Small Cover)
LENS
COVER
Control
5SEC. REC
Button
Zoom Lever
STEADY PIX
Button
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON
Switch
POWER Switch
and Indicator
Service Port
(Located Under Cover)
This connector is for use by
qualified service personnel
only.
BATTERY
RELEASE
Lever
First-Time Operation
11
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)
PUSH Here to
Close Cassette
Door
Eyepiece Focus Control
Clock Cell Battery
Compartment
Threaded Tripod
Mount Hole
Viewfinder
Cassette
Compartment
12
Power Your Camcorder
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 it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.
Attach Adapter/Charger
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/
charger.
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable
to the DC in jack on the camcorder as
shown above.
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/
charger for any other purpose other
than charging the FB1260 or 244265
battery pack or supplying power to the
camcorder.
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.
AC 100-240V
Optional AC
Plug Adapter
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.
DC In Jack
DC Cable
Adapter/
Charger
T o AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
DC OUT
Jack
Power Your Camcorder
13
Rechargeable Battery
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260. When
fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-55 minutes of operating time –
depending on how much you use zoom and pause. Conserve battery power by turning
the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.
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.
2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.
Battery Safety Precautions
Do not short the battery’s
terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers and
camcorders.
Throwing the battery into a fire
or exposing it to excessive heat –
over 149˚F (65˚C) could be
hazardous.
BATTERY
RELEASE Lever
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.
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson
Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a
program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the
United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or
contact your local recycling center.
RBRC
RBRC
Ni-Cd
Marker
Switch
14
Power Your Camcorder
Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.
Charge the Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT
jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.
1. Align reference mark on battery with
mark on adapter/charger.
2. Hold the battery flush against the
adapter/charger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.
5. After the battery is charged, the CHG
indicator stops flashing and lights.
6. Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/charger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
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.
Reference
Marks
T o AC W all
Outlet 100240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.
CHG
(Charge)
Indicator
Adapter/Charger
REFRESH
Button
REFRESH
Indicator
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)
Hold Battery Flush
and Slide
Power Your Camcorder
15
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 FB1260 depending on
the battery’s condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2
hours for the FB1260 depending on the
battery’s condition.
• After repeated charging and use,
operation time gradually decreases.
When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery.
• If the battery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
battery from the adapter/charger before
unplugging it from the AC outlet.
• If the battery pack become too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it
cool down.
• Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
• As the power is used and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost
gone, flashes in the viewfinder.
The camcorder turns off automatically
after a few seconds. Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery.
The battery level indicator is not recorded
on the tape.
16
Power Your Camcorder
Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on
page 67 allows you to power your
camcorder from the cigarette lighter
socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts
12-volts to a 6-volt output.
Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
off the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down until it
locks into place as shown above.
4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out
of the socket.
5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket. The power indicator on the
car cord adapter lights.
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to
be used only with vehicles having
negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter might damage the
camcorder and void your warranty.
Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s
power is turned off before removing
the car cord’s plug from the cigarette
lighter socket.
To Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Power
Connector
Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter
17
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.
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 battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such
as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be
disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause
burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If
swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or
incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short the + and – sides
of the cell.
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 pointed
nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.
Clock Cell
Compartment
Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing Out)
Insert Object Here
to Remove Cell
Clock Cell
Holder
Date and Time Display
18
Date and Time Display
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.
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME.
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF
PUSH
–
+
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
19
Date and Time Display
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME menu.
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
EXIT
1999
JAN
1
DATE/TIME
AM 12:00
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
DA Y.
7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TIME.
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
EXIT
1999
NOV
18
DATE/TIME
PM 11:00
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.
10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
none of the settings are flashing, rotate
the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXIT.
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME
EXIT
1999
NOV
18
DATE/TIME
AM 8:00
11. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.
Notes: If you decide to return the date and
time to the previous settings while the DATE/
TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press
the menu PUSH dial again to remove the
menus from the viewfinder.
To display and record the date and/or time, see
the following pages.
Set the Date and Time (continued)
20
Date and Time Display
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.
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.
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME DISP.
Select AUTO DATE, Date, T ime, or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape
FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W. B.
16 X 9
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
RETURN
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu.
AUTO DATE
DATE
TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF
EXIT
DATE/TIME DISP.
PUSH
–
+
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
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Date and Time Display
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 approximately 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 whenever the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA AUTO.
• DATE Display: The date is
displayed and recorded.
• 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.
6. Press the select PUSH dial in to select
the date/time display you want to
record.
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
remove the menu from the viewfinder .
8. Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (continued)
Viewfinder Displays
Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu
TIME Display
AUTO DATE Display
DATE&TIME Display
DA TE Display
AUTO DATE
NOV 18.99
AM 10:25:00
OFF: No Display
NOV 18.99 AM 10:25:00
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Videocassettes
Recording Time
Cassette SP SLP
TC-20 20 Min. 60 Min.
TC-30 30 Min. 90 Min.
TC-40 40 Min. 120 Min.
Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes
or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.
Erase Protection – Safety Tab
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it.
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play
(SLP). Select the recording speed 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.
Safety
Tab
A. Remove B. Cover hole
with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to
record over tape.
safety tab or
slide tab to
REC OFF.
Videocassettes
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Videocassettes
Caution: Insert
the cassette
only one way
with the tape
wheel facing up
and the tape
window facing
out. The
cassette should
slide easily into
the holder. Do
not force the
cassette.
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures. Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold might damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices.
Insert and Remove Cassettes
• 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.
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.
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.
T ape Wheel
Tape Wheel
Tape Window
EJECT Switch
SP/SLP Button
Push Here to
Close Cassette
Compartment
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Recording
Recording
PUSH
–
+
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.
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.
SP/SLP Button
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
MENU/DISPLAY Button
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
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Recording
T30
--MIN
SP
--MIN
29MIN
3MIN
2MIN
(Flashing)
1MIN
(Flashing)
0MIN
(Flashing)
TAPE END
(Calculating)
Time-Remaining Display (continued)
Time-Remaining Display
in Viewfinder
Tape Length
Indicator
Tape Speed
Indicator
D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
RETURN
ON
OFF
T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF
5. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
T20
T30
T40
EXIT
TAPE LENGTH
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
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.
• Use the built-in color enhancement
light to improve picture quality.
• Fading and wiping in and out of scenes
makes your videos appear more
professional.
• Learn to use the special P. AE production effects available with your
camcorder to add variety to your
recordings.
• Be aware of video and audio backgrounds. Background details barely
noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual “clutter” on your
recording. Background noises
(especially TV sets, radios, household
appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) might
detract from the sound you want
to record.
• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions. Recordings are
more interesting if they include people
and details. “Local color” gives travel
videos lasting appeal. Consider
recording a familiar or landmark
scene from an unfamiliar vantage
point.
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