RCA CC6491, CC6391 User Manual

camcorder

user's guide

cc63911cc6491

Important Safety Information

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

DO NOT OPEN

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

_k 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.

Cautions

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

wide slot, fully insert.

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

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

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recom- mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of

batteries maY burst causing damage and personal injury.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized Changesor modifications to

this ,equipment may void _e user,s authority tO operate it.

Product Registration

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

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

numbers located on. the bottom of the camcorder.,

Model lifo:, CC6391 or CC6491 _

Purchase D_-f_:_I,__ ...... _ ...... ._"';, _"6:'

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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 86-87)

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 85)

Accessories ......................... .................... 800-338-0376 (pages 72-77)

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

First Time Operation

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

• Unpack the Camcorder and

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

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

• Adjust the Handstrap to Fit

Your Hand .................................. 4

• Slide LENS COVER Control to

Open Lens Cover ........................ 4

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

• Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF

VCR) Switch to CAMERA .......... 5

• Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What

You Record ................................. 6

• Select a Recording Speed ................ 7

• Select a Tape Length ....................... 7

• Set the AE Dial to AUTO ................ 8

• Start and Stop Recording ................ 8

• Play Back What you Have

Recorded .................................... 9

• Set the POWER Switch to OFF

to Turn Off the Camcorder ........ 9

• Close the LCD Monitor

and Lens Cover .......................... 9

• Review Camcorder's

Operating Controls .............. 10-11

Power Your Camcorder

• Use the Adapter/Charger to

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

• Use the Battery to Power

Your Camcorder .................. 13-15

• Use the Optional DCC08

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

Date and Time Display

• Install Clock Lithium Cell ............ 17

• Set the Date and Time .............. 18-19

• Record the Date, Time, and

Title Displays ...................... 20-21

Videocassettes

• Erase Protection ............................ 22

• Recording and Playback

Speeds and Times ..................... 22

• Insert and Remove

Cassettes ................................... 23

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

Recording

• Time-Remaining Display ......... 24-25

• Use the LCD Monitor or

Viewfinder to See What

You Record ......................... 26-27

• LCD Monitor or Viewfinder

Displays ............................... 28-31

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• Full Auto Mode ............................. 32

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

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

• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 33

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

• Steady Pix Feature ........................ 33

• Zooming

• Use Zoom Buttons .................... 34

• Use ZOOM SPEED Menu ... 34-35

• Tele Macro Zooming ................ 35

• Digital Zooming ....................... 36

• Front Light and Back Light ........... 37

• Focusing

• Auto Focus ................................ 38

• Manual Focus ...................... 38-39

• White Balance .......................... 40-41

• Exposure Control ..................... 42-43

• Fade In and Out ............................. 44

• AE Dial .......... ................................ 45

• Titles

• Record Preset Title or

Title you Create .................... 46

• Create Your Own Title .............. 47

• Self-Timer Recording ............... 48-49

• Animation Recording ............... 50-51

• Time-Lapse Recording ............. 52-53

• Tally Light ..................................... 54

• Color Bar Feature .......................... 55

• Demo Mode .................................. 56

• JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Identification

Number ..................................... 57

• Recording and Travel Tips ........... 58

• Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 59

• Built-In Color Enhancement

Playback

• Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback. 62-63

• Tracking ........................................ 63

• Playback Features

• Position the Tape ...................... 64

• Visual Search ............................ 64

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 64

• Time Counter ............................ 65

• Memory-Stop Feature ........... 65

• Use the Cassette Adapter ......... 66-67

• Playback on TV (or VCR)

with Audio/Video Inputs ..... 68-69

• Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............. 70-71

Optional Accessories ................... 72-77

• Accessory Order Form ............. 75-77

Trouble Checks ........................... 78-81

Care and Maintenance

• Clean the Camcorder ..................... 82

• Clean the Camcorder's Lens ......... 82

• Clean the Camcorder's LCD

Monitor ..................................... 82

• Clean the Camcorder's

Viewfinder ................................. 82

• Proper Care and Storage ............... 83

• Things to Avoid ............................. 83

Specifications .................................... 84

Information to User ......................... 84

Customer Assistance ........................ 85

Limited Warranty ....................... 86-87

Index .......................................... 88-91

Light ......... ..... ..... ....... . ........ 60-61

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

Assistance

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

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

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

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

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship

or store your camcorder.

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

Model CC6391 or CC6491

(*Your camcorder may appear slightly

different than the one shown.)

Rechargeable Battery

Part No BB700

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

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.

Part No. 241017 Part No. 233087

Cassette Adapter

Part No. VCAI15A

4+ - II

Cassette Adapter Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

(continued on next page)

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

To AC 100-240, 50160 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

Cable

DC OUT

Jack

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.

Jack

• 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.

3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand...____ ........_ _ __--,----_ _

Cover Control

Velcro

Strip (Under Flap)

• Lift the flap on the

handstrap and separate the velcro strip.

• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to fit snugly, refasten the strap, and close the flap.

4. Slide LENS COVER control to open lens cover. - - - - -

5. Insert a tape. EJECT Button

TapeWindow

PUSH Here to Close

Cassette Compartment

• Open the LCD monitor at least 90 ° before opening the cassette

holder.

• Press the EJECT button. The cassette holder opens

automatically.

• Turn the tape wheel on the

cassette to remove any slack

from the tape. _

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

• Press on the area labeled PUSH until the cassette holder locks

into place.

6. Set POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch to CAMERA.

Switch and Indicator

• The power indicator lights and the

camcorder enters record-pause.

PAUSE _ appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during record-pause.

• The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record (CAMERA), turn the

power off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

The camcorder automatically turns

off if it remains in record-pause for five minutes. Set POWER

switch to OFF and then back to

CAMERA.

(continued on next page)

7. Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record

You can see what you record on the color LCD monitor or in the black-and-white

viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 45 °, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.

Electronic Viewfinder

Focus

Control

BRIGHT

Control

Use the LCD Monitor

• Make sure the monitor is open ,

at least 45*. The viewfinder turns off.

• You can tilt the monitor 180* up

or 90* down for convenient viewing.

• Turn the BRIGHT control to

adjust the brightness of the image

in the monitor.

Use the Viewfinder

• Close the monitor. If the monitor is open more _an 45*, the

viewfinder turns off.

• Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position.

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

SP/SLP

Button

Dial

AE Dial

8. Select a recording speed. __

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

select a recording speed. The tape speed you select (SP or SLP) appears in the viewfinder.

• SP- Standard play provides the

best picture, but the shortest

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.

9. Select a tape length.

Set the length of the tape you are using so the camcorder can correctly calculate the recording time

remaining on the tape.

• Place the AE dial in MAN, and press the MENU dial to display

the MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. Rotate the dial to select TAPE LENGTH.

Press the MENU dial in to display the:TAPE LENGTH menu. Rotate

the dial to select the length of tape

,you are using (T20, T30, or T40).

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

in SP.

• Select T30 for a tape with 30

minutes recording time in SP.

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

• Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus from the viewfinder.

• Details are on pages 24-25.

-Power Indicator

Thumb POWER (VCR/ Trigger OFF/CAMERA)

Switch

AE Dial

Tally Light

10. Set the AE dial to AUTO.

• This places the camcorder in the

AUTO mode.

• In the AUTO mode, focus,

exposure, and white balance are automatically controlled by the

camcorder.

• Many of the special effects do not operate in the AUTO mode.

• Details on page 32.

Start and stop recording.

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

the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, 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 or on the LCD monitor.

(continued on next page)

I_/I I Button

VCR ,,

Button VCR I_I_o

Button

12. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Set the POWER switch to VCR.

• Press VCR _ _ to rewind the

tape.

• Press PLAY/PA USE to play back the tape.

° Press STOP when you are

finished playing back the tape.

• Details on LCD monitor or

viewfinder playback are on

pages 62-63.

13.

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

The power indicator turns off.

14. Close the LCD monitor and

lens cover.

(continued on next page)

15. Review camcorder's operating controls.

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PLAY/PA USE

VCR _, VCR IP_c VCR _

Button Button

STEADY PIX Button

DATE/TIME Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button)

SP/SLP Button

Color

Enhancement Light

Lens

Button

Tally Light

SEPIA

Microphone

AE Dial

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

Shoulder Strap

Ring

l I1_ __EJECTButt°n

tl _/_ J "_ _ \ll Jl_PUSHHeret°

I\/ _ /_ __ II_._ I JJ Close Cassette

_ _oR/£roH T _ Compartment

\ VOLUME / _ _BATT. (Battery)

_omroi LI/GHT \ RELEASE Buttou

MENU Speaker houlder Strap Dial OF F.A UTOoO N

Switch Attachment Ring

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfinder

Power Zoom Buttons

LENS

WER

Control

Clock Cell

Battery

Compartment

Attach Rechargeable

Battery Here

Attach Adapter/

Charger's DC Cord Here

AUDIO (MONO), RF DC, and

VIDEO OUT Jacks

++(Located Under Small Cover)

Handstrap

Power Indicator

POWER (VCR/OFF/

CAMERA) Switch

Thumb Trigger

'JLIP Connector

(Located Under Small Cover)

Use the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240 volts, 50160 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.

To AC 100-240, 50160 Hz

Adapter/ Charger

Cable

OUT

Jack _ In 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).

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.

1. Plug the adapter/charger's pluginto

theAC plug adapter.

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

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 100 minutes. When fully charged, the battery supplies approximately 75-85 minutes of operating time - depending on how much you use the light, zoom, and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.

RELEASE Button

Attach the Charged Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder, remove it before attaching the battery. Also, install the lithium

clock cell before attaching the battery.

Details are on page 17.

1. Hook the top end of the battery to the back of the camcorder as shown

above.

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

3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The power indicator lights.

Remove the Battery

Slide and hold the BATT.. RELEASE

button to the fight 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.

• . -- . n

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

ToAC W0_ll

utlet -

240 Volts, 50160 Hz.

CHG

(Charge)

REFRESH

-Indicator

Adapter/Charger

Button

Charge the Battery

ff 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, 50160Hz).

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. A ch? eChargedbatterytothe

calncorder.

Use the REFRESH Button

The battery provides increased operation time if you "refresh" it after five chargings. The refresh feature

"refreshes" the battery by completely

discharging it.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

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

begins discharging.

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

the CHG indicator flashes. The battery now charges.

4. After the battery is charged, the CHG (charge) indicator stops

flashing and lights.

5. Remove the battery from the

adapter/charger.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and

shows you the amount of power in the rechargeable battery.

• When the battery power is almost

_:f flashes in the viewfinder

gone, ,, J x or on the LCD monitor. 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.

When _il appears, the battery is fully charged.

As the power is used G_! and

appear.

Battery Care and Storage

Recharging takes approximately 100 minutes depending on the battery's

condition.

Refreshing takes approximately 5-1/2 hours 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.

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on

page 72 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 __,:_-_

Cigarette

Lighter Socket

Power

POWER

Connector

Indicator

Optional DCC08 Car

Cord Adapter

Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder. The power

indicator on the camcorder turns off. If the battery or DC cable is attached

to the camcorder, remove it.

3. Hold the top of the power connector

flush against the camcorder, and press the bottom of the power connector down until it locks into place.

4. 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.

Install the Clock Lithium Cell

The clock cell indicator _ flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder or

on the LCD monitor when you turn on the camcorder if the cell has not been installed or needs to be replaced.

Insert Object Here to Remove Cell

Clock Cell (+ Side Facing Out)

Clock Cell

1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,

and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder.

2. Press release tab of clock cell compartment cover and open the compartment.

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

4. Close the compartment cover. It clicks into place.

To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery, insert a pointed

nonmetallic object between battery and compartment and lift:

ii ....

Set the Date and Time

You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it. 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 and make sure the AE dial is not set to A UTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

)'MENU END EXPOSURE

DATE/TIME TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH

M.W.B. ZOOM SPEED

)'NEXT

A o"

JAN 1.98

OFF

T30.

AUTO

FAST

3. Rotate the MENU _al to highlight

DATE/TIME.

.',_._ i:_k" _ 4-

)'MENU END

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

JAN 1.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

)_NEXT

4. Press the MENU dial to display the DATF_./TIME menu.

DATE/TIME

MONTH

DAY 1

TIME PM 12.00

EXrr _-

..._...

Set the Date and Time (continued)

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

YEAR. Press the MENU dial in.

When YEAR starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to select the year. When the correct year appears, press the MENU dial in to set the year.

6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and

DAY.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

TIME.

11. Press the MENU dial in. The main

MENU appears with MENU END

highlighted.

FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

),NEXT

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1998

MONTH NOV DAY , , , 18

_iiii PM 12:00

EXIT

12. Press the MENU dial in again to

remove the main MENU from the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

10.

Press the MENU dial in. When the hour starts flashing, rotate the MENU dial to set the hour including AM or

PM.

Press the MENU dial in. When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing, rotate the MENU dial to

set the minutes. Press the MENU dial in. When none

of the settings are flashing, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT.

Notes: If you decide to return the date and time to the

previous settings while the DATE/I'IME menu is displayed, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT, and press. Press the MENU dial again

to remove the main MENU from the view- finder or LCD monitor.

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

the foUowing pages.

DATE/TIME

YEAR 1998 MONTH NOV DAY 18 TIME AM 8:00

sml

Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays

You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous pages) before you can select and record the correct date and time. You must create your title (as described on pages 46-47) before you can select and record it.

DATE/TIME

Button

Select Date, Time, Date and Time, A UTO DATE, or Title You Create to Record On Your Tape

1. Attach a power supply and place •

POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator lights.

2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to °

AUTO to select any mode except A UTO DATE.

Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the

AE dial is set to AUTO.

3. Repeatedly press the DATE/TIME button until the display you want to record appears on the LCD monitor or

in the viewfinder.

4. Select date, time, date and time,

AUTO DATE, or the title you created. °

• Date Display: The date is dis-

played and recorded.

• Time: The time is displayed and •

, recorded.

Date and Time Display: The

date and time are displayed and

recorded.

AUTO DATE: The date is re-

corded for approximately five ' seconds and then AUTO DATE is

displayed whenever:

• The date has been set or changed.

• This display mode has just been selected.

• The tape has been changed or the tape compartment opened.

Title: The title you have created is displayed and recorded. No display appears if a I_e has not been created.

No Display: No display is dis- played or recorded.

Record the Date, Time, and Title Displays (continued)

18.98 AM 10:25:00

To Record the Date, Time, Date and Time, AUTO DATE, or

Title You Created

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause.

2. Make sure the AE dial is not set to

A UTO unless you want to record AUTO DATE.

3. Repeatedly press DATF_/FIME to

display the date, time, date and time,

A UTO DATE, or title you created_

Begin recording. To remove the display, press DATE/

TIME until no display appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD.monitor.

Note: If you do not want to record a date or time, press DATF_./TIME to select the date and

time off mode before you begin recording. No display appears in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor.

Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or

cleaning by a Service Center. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab

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

just record over it.

Safety

Tab

A. Remove

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 or LCD monitor. 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 20 Min. 30 Min. 40 Min.

SLP 60 Min. 90 Min.

120 Min.

Insert and Remove Cassettes

SP/SLP Button EJECT Button

Wheel

PUSH Here to

Close Cassette Compartment

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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.

_l _Tape Wheel

1. Open the LCD monitor at least 90*

before opening the cassette holder.

2. Press EJECT. The cassette holder opens automatically.

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

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

Cassette Care and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette, •

rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room

temperatures. Do not leave your . camcorder or cassettes in a car or

outdoors for an extended period. . Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes.

• Keep the cassette away from strong

magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.

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

Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the

TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU before the camcorder can

correctly calculate time remaining.

• _SP/SLP

_ Button

(Rotate or Press In)

Set a Tape Length

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and make sure the AE dial is not set

to A UTO.

2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to

select a tape speed.

3. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

)'MENU END

EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 M.W.B. AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

_11'NEXT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

TAPE LENGTH.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATErnME NOV 18.98

TELE MACRO OFF

• _ °A-r_o

M.W.B.

ZOOM SPEED FAST

)'NEXT

Time-Remaining Display (continued)

30MIN

29MIN

3MIN

2MIN

(Hashing)

1MIN

(Flashing)

OMIN

(Flashing)

30MIN

S P __

TAPE END

T3 0 --- Tape Length

Indicator

"-Tape Speed

Indicator

Time-Remaining Display in

Viewfinder or LCD Monitor

Press the MENU dial to display the TAPE LENGTH menu.

TAPE LENGTH

T30

"1"40

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the type of tape you are using.

• Select T20 for a tape with 20

minutes or !ess 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 dial twice to select the speed and remove the MENU.

The time-remaining display starts flashing when the remaining tape time reaches two minutes.

TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its end when you're recording or when you load a cassette that is already at

its end.

Note: The time-remaining indicator appears briefly in the LCD monitor, and then remains in the viewfinder. - _

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Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record

You can see what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black-and- white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 45", the viewfinder turns off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on.

Use the LCD Monitor

The camcorder's LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays the picture seen by the camcorder when recording or playing back a tape.

BRIGHT Control

Open the LCD monitor.

Make sure the monitor is open at

least 45*. The viewfinder turns off. You can tilt the monitor up 180* or

down 90* for convenient viewing.

• Tilt the monitor down to record

from a high angle, such as over a crowd.

• Tilt the monitor up to record from

a low angle, such as when you are kneeling.

• To enable both you and the person

you're recording to see what's being recorded, rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105"

so the front of the monitor faces the person you're recording. The view ruder turns on automatically

when you turn the monitor all the

, way around.

3. Adjust the brightness of the image by

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

• Turn the dial toward + to brighten the image.

• Turn the dial toward - to darken the image.

4. When you are finished, close the monitor and lock it into place.

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

The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-

precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black dots and/orbright dots (red, blue, or green in color) that appear on the screen. These points are a normal result of the manufacturing process. These dots won't appear on the video you are recording. Over

99.99% are operational for effective use.

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record

(continued)

Use the Viewfinder

The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the

picture seen by the camcorder when recording. When the LCD monitor is open more than 45 °, the viewfinder turns off.

Eyepiece Focus Control

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Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing For convenient viewing, slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and

rotate it up and down.

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you probably can operate the camcorder

without them. It is easiest to set the correct focus by

focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

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. ::

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