RCA CC6491, CC6391 User Manual

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Important Safety Information

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

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

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 _

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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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LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays

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AE Dial Special Effect Indicators

• AUTO (Full Auto Mode)

AUTO LOCK appears briefly when

you select AUTO. MAN (Manual Mode)

AUTO RELEASE appears briefly

when you select MAN.

• SPORTS

This indicator appears when you

select _ to record fast-moving action, such as sporting events.

• [] FRONTLIT

This indicator appears when you

select IT1to darken a subject that appears too bright because of front lighting.

• [] BACK LIT This indicator appears when you

select [] to make a subject appear

brighter that appears too dark because of background lighting.

• _ NEGA POSI (Negative/Positive) This indicator appears when you

select NEG to record a negative image.

• HZ: HAZE

This indicator appears when you

select HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look.

SD:SHADOW

This indicator appears when you select SHDW to darken the picture and reduce glare.

• I_1 SEPIA

This indicator appears when you select SEPIA to give your recordings a brown-tone like old photographs.

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LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays (continued)

Battery Level Indicator ( m'_ )

• This indicator shows the amount of power left in the rechargeable battery.

• This indicator flashes when the battery is almost empty.

• This indicator appears briefly on the LCD monitor and remains in the viewfinder.

Cassette Warning

• The _ indicator flashes when the

POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder.

• The _ indicator flashes when the

POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab is set to REC OFF or

removed from the cassette.

Date, Time, Date and Time, A UTO

DATE, or Title you Created

Press the DATF_/FIME button to display the date, time, date and time, AUTO

DATE, or the title you created.

• These displays are recorded when they

are displayed. If you do not want to record one of them, press DATE/TIME until no display appears.

• Details are on pages 20-21.

Preset Tifles

Press the TITLE button to display and record one of the eight preset titles or the title you created. Details are on page 46.

MWB (Manual White Balance

Indicators)

The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the main MENU

appears here.

• -_.0_-appears when you select

-:O_-:FINE to record outdoors on a

sunny day.

• -'_ appears when you select

-'/:,, :CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day.

• =_.- appears when you select

-_,: :HALOGEN to record using

halogen or tungsten lighting.

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

• Details are on pages 40-41.

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.

• •• appears during rewind.

(AT) Tracking Indicator

AT appears when the camcorder adjusts tracking during recording.

Zoom Indicator ( H)

The zoom indicator appears here when you use the zoom lever.

LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays (continued)

5MIN FADE

I- 1 FADER

L-'ll) LENS COVER

T30

M 0:00:00

+03

TAPE END

Dew Warning (l'i])

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 AE dial is not set to A UTO.

• Details are on pages 42-43.

Fade and Wipe Indicators (FADE and

[] FADER) The indicator and name for the fade or wipe you select with the FADE button

briefly appear here. The indicator remains.

• Select [] FADER to fade in and out

from a black screen.

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

Select [] CORNER to wipe in on a black screen from the upper right comer to the lower left comer or wipe

out from the lower left comer to the upper right comer.

Focus Indicators ( _4 ,,-*- ) These indicators appear when you are

adjusting focus manually using the

FOCUS menu. Make sure the AE dial is

Select [] SCROLL to wipe in from a

black screen from the bottom to the top

or wipe out from the top to the bottom. Select OFF to turn off fade or wipe.

not set to AUTO.

LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays (continued)

• The focus indicators ( _.i ;'_ ) flash when the auto-focus system cannot operate properly.

• _ _ appear when you select MAN in the FOCUS menu.

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• .,_. and .,,'. flash while you adjust manual focus and ",i" and "£ flash when

you cannot adjust the focus any farther.

• Details are on pages 38-39.

Lithium Cell ( t_ )

• This indicator appears for a few

seconds when you turn on the camcorder and the clock cell is missing or needs to be replaced.

• Details are onpage 17.

Self-Timer, Animation, and Time-Lapse Indicators (/ll 1S and _._15S)

• 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, 1S, or 5S) appears

here.

• Details are on pages 50-51 and 52-53.

Steady Pix Indicator (1_,_) The steady pix indicator appears when the

steady pix feature is turned on with the

STEADY PIX button.

• Details are on page 33.

Tape Length (T30)

The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)

selected in the main MENU appears here.

• D_etails 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 65.

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

tape is displayed. The correct tape length must be set in the TAPE LENGTH feature of the main MENU.

• This indicator appears briefly on

the LCD monitor but remains in the viewfinder.

• 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 r, camcorder is used in dark areas -- even

if the lens cover is open.

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.

_/PA USE

I_/I I Button

VCR <, VCR IH_o Pk Button

STEADY PIX Button

Microphone

AUTO

AE Dial

Full Auto Mode

The AE dial lets you select automatic or

manual con(rol of several features.

To Turn on the Full Auto Mode

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The power indicator lights and the

camcorder enters record-pause.

----PAUSE=_ appears in the viewf'mder or on the LCD monitor.

Set the AE dial to AUTO.

Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

• The camcorder automatically

controls focus, exposure, and white balance.

• The tally light is turned on.

• The MENU dial and the DATE/ TIME button will not operate.

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

To Turn Off the Full Auto Mode

1. Set the AE dial to MAN.

Camera Edit Feature

You can position the tape when the

camcorder is in record-pause. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• Press and hold VCR • • to visually search the recorded tape in reverse.

• Press and hold VCR • • to visually search forward on the recorded tape.

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

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

Quick Review Feature

Press and release VCR • • when the camcorder is in record-pause to review

the last few seconds of a recording. The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

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

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

Auto Head Cleaner

The camcorder has an automatic head- cleaning system. Whenever you insert or

remove a cassette, this system is activated. The head-cleaning system minimizes the

need for accessory cleaners or cleaning by a Service Center.

Steady Pix Feature

The steady pix feature compensates for unstable images caused by camera shake

created by recording out of a moving vehicle or while walking. Turn steady pix off when using a tripod.

Turn On Steady Pix

1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA.

2. Press STEADY PIX to display the steady pix indicator (1_,_) in the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. Stabilization may not be possible if

hand shake is excessive or when shooting the following:

• Subjects with vertical or

horizontal stripes.

• Low contrast subjects or backgrounds or dark or

dim subjects.

• Subject with excessive

backlighting.

• Scenes with movements in

various directions.

Turn Off Steady Pix

1. Press the STEADY PIX button to remove the steady pix indicator (l_)

from the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

Flying Erase Head _

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning headwheel (hence _e term

"flying"). This allows you to make clean

edits without the "glitches" or "rainbow

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

Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots (up to 22 times) just by pressing the zoom buttons on the camcorder. The camcorder can automatically focus

when you zoom at most distances. To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet, turn on the TELE

MACRO feature in the main MENU. This feature allows you to record a small subject

at a distance of approximately 23 inches. You can zoom up to 44 times using digital zoom.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Use the Zoom Buttons (W and T)

Zoom Buttons (T and IV)

Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu

To zoom in or out, press one of the zoom buttons on the camcorder. Press

the button lightly to zoom slowly and f'nmly to zoom faster.

• To move the lens in the telephoto (close-up) @ection, press T.

• To move the lens in the wide angle direction, press W.

• The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor.

Select ZOOM FAST or ZOOM SLOW using the menus.

1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU.

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Zooming (continued)

Use the ZOOM SPEED Menu (continued)

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 5.

ZOOM SPEED.

4. Press the MENU dial in to display the ZOOM SPEED menu.

ZOOM SPEED

FAST

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight FAST or SLOW, and press the dial in.

• Select FASTto zoom faster.

• Select SLOW to zoom slower. Rotate the MENU dial to EXIT and

press the MENU dial in twice to remove the MENUS.

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1. Make sure the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME , NQV,18.98

,_._oF .

TAPE LENGTH M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

)'NEXT

Rotate theMENU dial to highlight TELE MA CROI '

Press the MENU dial in to display the TELE MACRO menu.

f¢

TELE MACRO

OFF

EXIT

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in.

• Select ON if you want to record a

small subject within approxi- mately 23 inches.

• Select OFF for normal zooming.

6. Rotate the MENU dial to EX/T and

press the MENU dialjn;twi"ce to

remove the MENUS.

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Zooming (continued)

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Zoom Buttons (T and W)

1. Make sure the POWER switch is set 4.

to CAMERA and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

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

),MENU END FOCUS AUTO

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

PEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight D.ZOOM.

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REC TIME OFF INT. TIME : OFF

TALLY,LAMP ON

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COLOR BAR ' °OFF'" '

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DEMO MODE OFF ),MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the D.ZOOM menu.

D. ZOOM

OFF

EXIT

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ON or OFF and press the dial in.

• Select ON if you want to zoom

over 22 times (up to 44 times).

The picture may become grainy

during digital zooming.

• Select OFF for normal zooming up to 22 times.

6. Rotate the MENU dial to EXIT and press the MENU dial in twice to

remove the MENUS.

Front Light and Back Light

The camcorder adjusts the light automatically under normal conditions. You might

need to adjust for a strong front light or back light (such as subjects in front of spotlights or subjects standing in front of a window with the sun at their backs). You can adjust for a strong front or back light using the AE dial, FRONTLIGHTbutton,

or BA CKLIGHT button.

Button

AE Dial

To Use the AE Dial

To compensate for a strong front light, place the AE dial in front light ( ['i'l). FRONT LIT appears briefly and then

[] remains in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor. To compensate for a strong back light

place the AE dial in back light (It!). BACK LIT appears briefly and then

[] remains in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor. Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn off the

front or back light feature.

To Use the FRONTLIGHT or BA CKLIGHT Button

To temporarily adjust for a strong front or back light, use the FRONTL1GHT or

BA CKLIGHT button.

To compensate for a strong front light, press and hold the FRONTLIGHT button, i_! and the exposure control

(-02) appear in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor.

Note: The exposure control shows a

setting two steps lower (up to -06) than the current exposure setting.

To compensate for a strong back light,

press and hold the BACKLIGHT button. [] and the exposure indicator (+02) appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

Note: The exposure control shows a setting two steps higher (up to +06) than the current exposure setting.

Release the FRONTLIGHT or BACKLIGHTbutton to turn off

manual front or back light.

Focusing

The camcorder can adjust focus automatically under normal conditions. You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.

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MENU Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Auto Focus

During auto focus the camcorder focuses on the object located in the center area of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn•on the auto focus feature. No focus

indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

Notes: The low-contrast indicator

(,A & ) in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor indicates the auto-focus

system might not operate correctly due to low illumination, low or no contrast,

repeated patterns, or two subjects at different distances overlapping.

Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the lens or the camcorder might automatically

zoom out to focus.

The lens must be clean for the camcorder to

focus accurately.

Manual Focus You might need to focus manually under

certain conditions, such as those listed.

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

AUTO.

2. Press zoom button T to zoom in on the

subject and center the subject in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

Focusing (continued)

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4. Press the MENU dial in to display the

FOCUS menu.

FOCUS

AUTO

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MANU (manual) and press the dial

in. ,A & appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

The focus is locked at this point.

Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or farther away.

• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus

,ll

on a subject farther away. ,,_, flashes while you are adjusting the focus and "A"flashes when

you cannot adjust the focus any more.

• Rotate the MENU dial up to focus

,it

on a subject nearer. ,,_, flashes while you are adjusting the focus and _ flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more.

Press the MENU dial twice to remove the menus.

Note: To return to auto focus, select

AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the AE

dial to AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

When recording a subject through a window.

• When recording a subject having a

close foreground and a background that • is far away.

• When recording in low-light situations. •

When recording two subjects at different distances that overlap in the

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

the scene. When recording a scene with fast

motions, like a tennis swing.

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.

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto White Balance

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

• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the white balance feature. No indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the

LCD monitor.

Manual White Balance

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

AUTO.

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

)'MENU END

FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98

TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH _ .

ZOOM SPEED FAST"

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White Balance (continued)

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

M.W.B. and press the dial in to display the M.W.B. menu.

M.W.B.

:o: :FINE

:._;-:CLOUD

:_ :HALOGEN

MWB

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the white balance you want to use.

• No indicator appears when you select AUTO white balance.

• Select ;.01-:FINE when recording outdoors on a sunny day.

• Select "_N :CLOUD when record- ing outdoors on a cloudy day.

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

lighting.

• Select MWB when shooting subjects with different color temperatures and adjust the white

balance as follows:

A. Point camcorder at a white, flat

object such as a piece of white paper.

B. While MWB is highlighted, press

and hold the MENU dial until MWB starts flashing. The MWB indicator flashes

while the camcorder is adjusting white balance. It stops flashing, and the main MENU appears when white balance is adjusted.

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

Press the MENU dial twice to select a

white balance and remove the menus.

Note: To returnto auto white balance, select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set the

AE dial to AUTO.

M.W.B.

AUTO

;o: :RNE

:],:-:CLOUD

:HALOGEN

EXIT

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjustments.

Exposure Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the AE dial is set to AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under

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

(Rotate or Press In)

Auto Exposure

The camcorder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during

auto exposure.

• Set the AE dial to AUTO to turn on the

•auto exposure feature. No exposure indicator appears in the viewfinder or

on the LCD monitor.

Manual Exposure

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

as those listed on the next page.

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

AUTO.

Exposure Control (continued)

Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor.

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M.W,B. AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

pNEXT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXPOSURE and press the dial in to

display the EXPOSURE menu.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

MANU (manual) and press the dial in.

The exposure indicator (00) appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or bright subject.

• To brighten the image, rotate the

MENU dial up. You can adjust the exposure to +06.

• To darken the image, rotate the

MENU dial down. You can adjust the exposure to -06.

6. Press the MENU dial in to select an exposure.

7. Press the MENU dial in again to remove the main MENU.

Note: To return to auto exposure, select

AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the AE dial to AUTO.

Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure " _ "

• When recording with a bright back-

ground or reverse lighting.

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

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

when skiing.

Fade 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.

FADE

Button

Fade In or Out

Set POWER switch to CAMERA. You can select a fade or wipe during record-pause.

Repeatedly press the FADE button. The name and indicator for the fade or

wipe you select appears briefly and then the indicator remains in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

FADE

[] FADER

• Select [] CORNER to wipe in on a

black screen from the upper right corner to the lower left corner or

wipe out from the lower left corner to the upper right corner.

• Select [] SCROLL to wipe in from

a black screen from the bottom to the top or wipe out from the top to

the bottom.

• Select OFF to turn off fading. Press the thumb trigger to start or stop

recording. The camcorder fades or wipes in or out of the scene.

• Select [] FADER to fade in and

out from a black screen.

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

Notes: The screen becomes slightly reddish if fade is used with the sepia feature.

If the haze feature is selected, fading is in and out from a white screen.

AE Dial

The AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial to

select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect appear briefly and then the indicator remains. There are no indicators for AUTO or MAN. Set

the AE dial to MAN for normal recording.

AE Dial

Mode

AUTO

MAN

NEG

HAZE

SHDW

SEPIA

Name

and Indicator

A UTO LOCK

A UTO RELEASE

SPORTS

['_ FRONT LIT

I_ BACK LIT

_I_NEGA POSI

HZ:HAZE

SD:SHADOW

[_ SEPIA

Uses

Places camcorder in full auto mode. Time and date displays, rifle, manual focus, manual exposure, and manual white

balance will not operate. Use this mode for recording using some of the manual

features. Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use

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

Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such as spotlights. Compensates for subjects appearing too light because of strong front lighting.

Use when subjects are in front of a window or have the sun to their back. Compensates for subjects appearing too dark because of background lighting.

Use when you want to change the image you are recording to a negative.

Use when you want to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect.

Use when you want to counter the effects of glare and

darken the picture with a black mist. Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the

vintage look of old movies.

Titles m Recording

The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles or create your own title

-- up to 18 characters. You must install the clock cell battery as shown on page 17 before you can create or store your own title.

Button

Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

Record a Preset Title or the Title You Created

Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set to

AUTO.

Repeatedly press TITLE to select one of the preset titles or the title you created.

Start recording. The title is superimposed and recorded on your

tape whenever it appears.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS

...... OUR FAMILY

SOMEONE SPECIAL

VACATION

SUPER STAR

FIRST

Title you Created

Title Off- No Title

Press TITLE to remove the title from the viewfinder or LCD monitor when

you are finished recording it.

Create Your Own Title

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- 6. pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

2. Press the MENU dial in to display the main MENU in the viewfinder or on 7.

the LCD monitor.

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO ZOOM SPEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial

to highlight CHARACTER.

• BACK

REC TIME OFF INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON

D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the

CHARACTER menu.

CHARACTER

0A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P .Q..R. S

T_J y .W.X Y Z A O U

AE I O U N /EO A &

: ., , / ! ? &_ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

OOmO00000000000000

4BACK _ EXIT CLEAR

When the box is highlighted, rotate the MENU dial to select a character.

Press the MENU dial in to place the character in your title.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you complete your title.

Notes- To erase a previous title, rotate

the MENU dial to highlight CLEAR, and press the MENU dial in to erase the title.

To change or delete a character, highlight

BACK or NEXT and press the MENU dial in to highlight the character you want to change. Rotate the MENU dial to select the new character (or blank space) and press the MENU dial in to select the new character.

CHARACTER

0 A B C D E F G H I

J KLM NOPQRS

T_J y .w.x Y z A O U

AE I O U lq .4EO A &

: ., ' I ! ? &V 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TAYLOR IS FOUR!

4BACK NEXT• _CLEAR

When you are finished, rotate the MENU dial to highlight EXIT and press the MENU dial in twice to

remove the menu.

To record your title, press the TITLE button until your title is displayed as described on the previous page. To record your title and a preset title, display the preset title and press DATE/

TIME to display your title as described

on pages 20-21.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

BACK or NEXT.. Repeatedly press the MENU dial in to highlight the box

_here you want the character to

appear.

To Stop Recording Your Title Press the DATE/TIME button and/or

TITLE button to remove the title from the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

Self-Timer Recording

You can set the self timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene

when recording begins.

Tally

Li:

Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Set the Self Timer

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record-

pause and the AE dial is not set to AUTO.

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

LCD monitor.

MENU "

• MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98

TELE MACRO OFF

TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO

ZOOM SPEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU appears.

Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight INT.. TIME.

• BACK REC TIME , OIFF,

, =,

TALLY LAMP CHARACTER

D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENUEND

Self-Timer Recording (continued)

. Press the MENU dial in to display the

INT. TIME menu.

INT. TIME

OFF 30S

1 MIN 5 MIN

EXIT

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time (15S, 30S, 1 MIN,

or 5 MIN).

• Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds.

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

• Select 1M1N to delay the recording for one minute.

• Select 5MIN to delay the recording for five minutes.

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

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

15S

8. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

Note: The tally light flashes. About five

seconds before recording begins, the tally light starts flashing faster. When the camcorder starts recording, the tally light stops flashing.

9. To stop self-timer recording, press the

thumb trigger. Note: To turn off self-timer recording

before it starts, press the thumb trigger and

set the interval time on the INT. TIME

menu to OFF.

and the amount of delayed record-

ing time appear in the viewf'mder or on the LCD monitor.

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).

Tally

SP/SLP

Button

(Rotate or Press In)

Record Using Animation

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to A UTO.

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

the LCD monitor.

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

)'MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO

DATErnME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO

EED FAST

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXZ The second MENU appears.

Animation Recording (continued)

Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight REC TIME.

8. 'fl and the amount of recording time

appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

• BACK "O'F"

__ " O_F"

INT. TIME TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER

D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

_I5S

5. Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu.

REC TIME

OFF 1/4S 1/2 S 1S

EXIT

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the

camcorder to record.

• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4

second.

• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2

second.

• Select 1S to record for one second.

• Select 5S to record for five seconds.

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

time.

7. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menu.

9. Press the thumb trigger to start

recording. Note: The recording stops automatically

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

10. Move the subject and repeat step 9 for the desired number of shots.

11.

To stop animation recording, set

the time in the REC TIME menu to OFF.

Time-Lapse Recording

You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. Your recording shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)

when it remains focused on an object.

SP/SLP

II \1 /I / /_ / _l°_ ---MENU Dial

_\ }1 / ]/ [/ _] (Rotateor

Press In)

Tally Light

Record Using Time Lapse

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to A UTO.

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

LCD monitor. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on

the LCD monitor.

• MENU END FOCUS AUTO

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

EED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to,highlight/NT. TIME.

• BACK

REC TIME , OFF,

TALLY LAMP

CHARACTER D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF ),MENU END

5. Press the MENU dial in to display the INT.. TIME menu.

INT. TIME

OFF

30S

1 MIN

5 MIN

EXIT

Time-Lapse Recording (continued)

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired time between recordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or 5 MIN).

• Select 15S to delay the recording for 15 seconds.

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

• Select 1MIN to delay the recording for one minute.

• Select 5MiN to delay the recording for five minutes.

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

Press the MENU dial in to display the second MENU. Rotate the MENU

dial to highlight REC TIME.

• BACK

_O'F"

__ F.

INT. TIME 15S

TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF

JLIP ID NO. 07

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the REC TIME menu.

REC TIME

OFF 1/4 S

1/2 S 1S

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the amount of time you want the

camcorder to record.

• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4

second.

• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2

second.

• Select 1S to record for one second.

• Select 5S to record for five seconds.

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

10. Press the MENU dial twice to exit the menus.

,_ and the amount of recording time and _ and the amount of

interval time between recordings

appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

11. Press the thumb trigger to start recording.

Note: The camcorder starts and stops recording the selected amount of time. The tally light flashes with the flash speed

increasing five seconds before recording begins.

12. To stop recording, place the camcorder in record-pause, and set the

REC TIME and INT.. TIME in the

second MENU to OFF.

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

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder is recording and flashes during self- timer and time-lapse recording. You can turn the tally light on or off. The tally light feature is automatically set to ON when the AE dial is set to AUTO.

Tally Light

(Rotate or Press In)

Turn the Tally Light On or Off

1. Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO.

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

the LCD monitor.

• MENU END FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO DATE/TIME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH 1"30 M.W.B. AUTO

FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight TALLY LAMP.

• BACK REC TIME OFF

CHARACTER

D.ZOOM • ON

COLOR BAR , OFF JUP ID NO. 07

EMO MODE OFF

MENU END

4. Press the MENU dial in to display the TALLY LAMP menu.

TALLY LAMP

OFF

EXiT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in

to select ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want the tally

light to light during recording.

• Select OFF if you do not want the

tally light to light during recording.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.

Color Bar Feature

You can turn the color bar feature on or off using the second MENU. Turn on the color bar feature to record color bars at the start of your recording.

Dial (Rotate or Press In)

Turn Color Bar On or Off

Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

• MENU END

FOCUS AUTO

EXPOSURE AUTO

DATErnME NOV 18.98 TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30

M.W.B. AUTO

PEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight COLOR BAR.

• BACK

REC TIME OFF INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER D.ZOOM , O1_I ,

OFF

JLIP ID NO. " 0"_ " DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the COLOR BAR menu.

COLOR BAR

EXIT

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in

to select ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want to record the

color bars.

• Select OFF if you do not want to record the color bars.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.

Demo Mode

You can turn on the DEMO mode in the second MENU to have a demonstration of some of the camcorder's features.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or

Press In)

To Turn the Demo Mode On

Make sure the AE dial is not set to A UTO.

If a cassette is inserted, make sure the safety tab is removed or set to REC

OFF. If it is not, remove the cassette. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

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

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU appears. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE.

• BACK

REC TIME OFF INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON CHARACTER

D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF JUP ID NO. .07, .

I_ .OF,F.

• MENU END

5. Press the MENU dial in to display the DEMO MODE menu.

DEMO MODE

OFF

EXIT

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

OFF or ON. Press the MENU dial in to select ON or OFF.

• Select ON if you want the cam-

corder to demonstrate some of the recording features.

Note: Zoom is the only feature that operates during the demo mode.

• Select OFF if you do not want a demonstration.

7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice to remove the menus.

To Turn the Demo Mode Off Turn off the camcorder or'insert a cassette

with the safel_tabin place or:set _tOON.

JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) Identification Number

You can connect a device, such as a home computer, to the JL1P connector on the camcorder.

MENU Dial

(Rotate or Press In)

JLIP Connector

(Under Cover)

To Select a JLIP ID NO.

Make sure the camcorder is in record- pause and the AE dial is not set

to AUTO. Press the MENU dial in to display the

main MENU in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

,MENU END

FOCUS AUTO

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

PEED FAST

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight NEXT. The second MENU will

appear. Keep rotating the MENU dial to highlight JLIP ID NO.

• BACK

REC TIME OFF

INT. TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON

CHARACTER

D.ZOOM ON COLOR BAR OFF

DEMO MODE OFF

• MENU END

Press the MENU dial in to display the

JLIP ID NO. menu.

JLIP ID NO.

EXIT

Press the MENU dial in to start the ID

NO. (numbers) flashing. Rotate the MENU _al to select a number from

01 to 99. Press the MENU dial in to select a JLIP number.

Use the number you select to identify

your camcorder if you connect it to a computer using the JLIP connector.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight

EXIT and press the dial in twice.to remove the menus.

Recording and Traveling Tips

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 or LCD monitor 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 will be recorded.

• Include close-ups of individuals when taping family outings or

group functions.

• Fading in and out of scenes makes your

videos appear more professional.

• Learn to use the special production effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings.

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

noticed while you are taping may show up as visual "clutter" on your record- ing. 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.

Travel Tips

Write down your camcorder's serial

number and keep it separate from the

camcorder when traveling. If your

camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be

able to identify it.

Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your

camcorder to other countries. Consult your dealer for advice.

Use extra care to avoid damage to your camcorder and accessories when

operating them at a beach or pool. Spray, sand, and dust should be

avoided. If your lens has been exposed to the elements, clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies.

Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 72 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,

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.

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. Replace the keeper on the strap

between the buckle and the end of the

strap as shown.

Keeper

Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring.

Buckle Keeper

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

5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired length.

6. Slide both keepers up snugly against the shoulder strap attachment rings to prevent the strap from slipping.

Attachment Rings

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.

Built-In Color Enhancement Light

The built-in color enhancement light automatically adds more light when needed. The

POWER switch must be set to CAMERA to operate the video light.

LIGHT OFFoA UTOqPN

Switch

Video Light

To Use the Light

Set the LIGHT OFFoA UTO.ON switch.

• Set to ON to turn the light on. Note: We recommend you set white

balance to -z_s:HALOGENin the M.W.B. menu when using _e light_

• Set to AUTO to have the light come on

automatically when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light for the

best recording. Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable

the light may turn on and off. Set the light to ON or OFF.

The light may stay on when using high

shutter speeds.

• Set to OFF to turn the light off. Turn the light off when you are not recording to save battery power.

Note: When the light is turned on, the camcorder might turn off if the battery's power is low even though the battery level indicator is not flashing.

Replace the Bulb

We recommend you consult your dealer or Service Center to replace the bulb. If you replace the bulb, use only part #233430 to replace the entire bulb assembly. Carefully follow the instructions below.

To Replace the Bulb Assembly

1. Insert a flat nonmetallic object (such as a plastic screwdriver) in the hole.

Bulb Assembly

Plastic Screwdriver

Place the new bulb assembly into the camcorder by inserting the top first and then slide the assembly into place.

. Pull on the sides of the bulb

assembly and remove it from the camcorder as shown.

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback

You can view tapes in color using the LCD monitor or black-and-white using the viewfinder. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker when you

use the monitor.

VCR • •

• I II Button

VCR > _ Button

Button

Eyepiece Focus Control

Viewfmder

"EJECT

Switch

Speaker

BRIGHT Control

Control

To Play Back a Tape

Attach a power supply.

Attach the adapter/charger, charged battery, or optional car cord.

Insert a tape.

• Open the LCD monitor. Open the

monitor at least 90* before opening the cassette compartment.

• Press EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

PUSH Button

• 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 PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed.

Set the POWER switch to VCR.

The power indicator lights.

Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback (continued)

. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder

to see what you are playing back.

Use the LCD Monitor

• Make sure the monitor is open 45 °.

The viewfinder turns off.

• Tilt the LCD monitor 180°up and around or 90 ° down.

• Adjust the brightness of the image by turning the BRIGHT control.

• Adjust the speaker volume with the

VOLUME control.

Use the Viewfinder

• Make sure the monitor is closed and locked. The viewfinder turns on.

• Adjust the viewfinder for a com-

fortable viewing position.

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

5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to

begin playback.

• The • indicator appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during playback.

• If necessary, adjust tracking.

• During playback, use the playback features on the following pages.

6. Press the STOP button when you are finished.

Tracking

MENU Dial _ _

(Used for Tracking

During Playback)

During playback, streaks might appear in the playback picture. Press the MENU

dial in to activate manual tracking. Rotate it up or down to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.

• During stop-action playback, rotating

the MENU dial while in manual

tracking might reduce picture "jitter"

(picture bouncing up and down). Some "jitter" is normal.

Press the MENU dial in again to turn automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor

during automatic tracking. Note: The tracking buttons might have no

effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders

or VCRs.

i iii? ................

Playback Features

PLA Y/PA USE Button

VCR _

I_111

VCR

• • Button

Position the Tape

Set the POWER switch to VCR and

press STOP.

• Press and quickly release the VCR • •

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

The •• indicator appears during rewind and the • • indicator appears during fast forward on the LCD

monitor or in the viewfinder. Press STOP to stop the tape.

Visual Search

During playback, press and release

VCR • • button or VCR • • button if

you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse.

Press PLAY/PA USE to return to normal playback.

For brief searching, press and hold

VCR • • button or VCR • • button for

more than two seconds. Release the VCR • • button or

VCR • • button to return to normal playback.

Stop-Action Pause

• During playback, press PLAY/PA USE

to "stop the action" and view one frame

of the tape. The ! ! indicator appears in the

viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during play-pause.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

Playback Features (continued)

VCR • •

COUNTER R/M Button

• • Button

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. When memory stop is on, the tape stops automatically during rewind or

fast forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

Locate the place on the tape you want

to return to, set the POWER switch to

VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for more than two seconds to reset the

counter to 0:00:00.

M 0:00:00

2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than

one second to turn the time counter's

memory-stop feature on or off. When memory stop is on, an M

appears before the time counter.

3. Continue to play the tape. When you want to return to the place you marked, press the STOP button.

4. Pressthe VCR,4"4 button. Thetape rewinds to the time counter reading

of M 0:00:00.

, Time Counter With Memory

Stop Turned On

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.

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

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

will prevent possible damage from battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid inside the compartment and replace the battery

with a new one.

Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter ___

.o.1

\_"\ r'l I

EJECT Switch

, Cassette

J Corn mrtment

Lid

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.

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.

Use the Cassette Adapter (continued)

Load Detector

Gently close the cassette compartment

lid until it locks into place. Make sure ..... ....

the cassette reel area under the adapter is free to turn while the cassette is

Note: You should hear a whirring sound while the tape loads. The adapter's load

detector automatically retracts into the ........

adapter.

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Remove Cassette from Cassette Adap ...........................................................................................................................................

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Hole

Slide the adapter's EJECT switch to

the right. The load detector extends from the side and the whirring sound indicates the tape is being released before the adapter's cassette compartment lid opens.

2. Use the access hole on the bottom of

the adapter to push the cassette up and remove it from the adapter.

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

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

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio and video inputs, you need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 74. 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 .......

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Back of

Stereo VCR or Y-Adapter White ..

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Plug Output Cable "" "

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Yellow Video Plug

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Installation

•

Attach the white plug on one end of 2.

the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

IN jack on the TV (or VCR). 3.

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 4.

MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on

page 74 to hear both channels.

Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

Attach the white plug on the other end

of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

jack located under the small cover on

the back of the camcorder. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow

VIDEO jack on the camcorder.

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

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. m.

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.

Set the POWER switch to VCR to turn

on the camcorder. The power indicator lights.

• During playback, use the playback

features on pages 64-65.

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.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.

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Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Reco dlng) ........................................................................................

1. m.

Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.

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.

Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs

T_)connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you need an optional

1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90 shown on page 74. If your TV has audio and video inputs (or is connected to a VCR), refer to pages 68-69.

VHF Antenna

I oR

Optional

300-75 Ohm Transformer

Optional Coaxial RF Cable

(such as VH82 or VH90)

Back of TV

VCR/TV Switch

I \

AUDIO, RF DC

OUT, VIDEO Jacks

RF Output Adapter's Plug

IN FROM ANT

Connector

CH3/CH4 Switch

Optional RF Output Adapter (1CVA147C)

Installation

Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. Connect the antenna to the IN FROM ANT connector on the RF

output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV.

Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat twin-lead type attached by two screws, you need an optional 300/75 ohm

transformer. Attach one end of the optional coaxial

RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter, and attach

the other end to the VHF input on your TV as shown.

Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw

terminals, you need a 75/300 ohm transformer, such as VH54, Shown on

page 74.

Attach the RF output adapter's plug to

the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and VIDEO

jacks located under the small cover on

the back of the camcorder.

Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs (continued)

Playback Operation

1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the same channel you selected with the RF output adapter's CH3/CH4 switch.

3. Set the adapter's VCR/I'V switch to

VCR.

4. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Power

indicator lights.

5. Press PLAY/PA USE on the camcorder.

• During playback, use the playback features described on pages 64-65.

6. Press STOP on the camcorder when you are finished.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3.

3 or 4. Turn the TV's volume down to prevent a high-pitched squeal caused 4.

by feedback.

2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF 5. output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV.

Set adapter's VCR/TV switch

to VCR.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Power indicator lights.

Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch what the

camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, leave the RF output adapter hooked up to the TV. Disconnect the adapter's plug from the

camcorder and place the adapter's VCR/ TV switch in TE

Note to Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.

These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your videos more enjoyable.

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by

using the order form on page 75.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

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.

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.

FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable Batteries

These rechargeable nickel-cadmium

batteries are designed specifically for long life. The FB 1260 is a 1-hour battery. The

FB 120 powers your camcorder twice as long as the FB 1260 (depending on how much you use the monitor, light, zoom and pause). Both can be recharged with the AC

adapter/charger that came with your camcorder.

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

I1"°

The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly

into an AC outlet and charges the FB 1260, BB700, and FB120 camcorder batteries. Because the CPS91 operates on

100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used

virtually anywhere in the world. A plug

adapter might be required in some

countries. Charging takes approximately

seven hours for the FB 1260 (1-hour battery), 11 hours for the BB700, and 13 hours for the FB 120 (2-hour battery).

Using the Optional AC088 Tripod

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

This tripod's fluid-effect head provides

smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick- 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.

1CVA147CRF Output Adapter VH54 CableTransformer

This RF output adapter is used with a

coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90, to connect your camcorder to a standard TV (one without audio/video inputs) for playback. If your antenna cable is the flat

twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you need a 300-to-75 ohm transformer. If

your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw

terminals, you need an optional 75-to-300

ohm transformer such as VH54.

Coaxial RF Cables

VH82 (6-ft)VH90 (12-ft)

This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to

connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable

(such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV.

VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This six foot audio/video cable can be

used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes.

These RF cables are used with the RF

output adapter to connect your camcorder

to a standard TV (one without audio/video

inPut jacks) for playback. If your TV has

300 ohm antenna screw terminals, you

will need an optional 75-to-300 ohm

transformer such as VH54. If your

antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type

attached by two screws, you need an

optional 300-to-75 ohm transformer.

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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Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6391/CC6491

Description Part No. Price Qty. Total

Super Lightweight Tripod AC088 $ 39.95 Soft Camcorder Case AC201A $ 39.95

Shoulder Strap ACS091 $ 12.95 Y-Adapter AH25 $ 2.95 AC Battery Charger CPS91 $ 59.95 Car Cord Adapter DCC08 $ 89.95 Rechargeable Battery (Extended) FB 120 $ 89.95 Rechargeable Battery (Standard) FB 1260 $ 49.95

75:300 Cable Transformer VH54 $ 2.95 Coaxial RF-Cable VH82 $ 6.95 Audio/Video Cable VH83 $ 5.95 Coaxial RF-Cable VH90 $ 7.95 RF Output Adapter 1CVA147C $ 59.95 AC Adapter/Charger 241017 $126.55 DC Cable for Adapter/Charger 233087 $ 38.25 Cassette Adapter 232845 $ 72.75 Built-In Light Bulb Assembly 233430 $ 33.80

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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

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 .................................................................................... $

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

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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

If you're having trouble with your camcorder, you probably can correct the problem yourself. Before you take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service

Center or call a service person, use the chart below. Find the problem and try the adjustment(s) that is listed to the right.

If service should be necessary, read your warranty to find out what is covered and how to get service.

No power

Won't record or play back

• 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.

No picture

Camcorder turns itself off

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

• If the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, 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 play back • POWER switch must be set to the VCR position.

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

• POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.

• Open lens cover.

Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or 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.

Tapestopsduring rewindor fast

forward

Camcorderremainsin pausemode

Dewindicatorflashes

in viewfinderor on LCD monitor

Poorauto-focus operation

Viewfinderdisplays areout of focus

Picture is too dark or

subject too dark

Sound is too low or distorted

Picture recorded with special fade or wipe

Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an "M" appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads M 0:00:00. Press VCR "q_ or VCR 1_1_again to continue rewinding or fast forwarding, or press

COUNTER R/M to turn off the memory-stop feature.

Press PLAY/PA USE to return to normal playback.

If the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder.

• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not work under these conditions. Set the AE dial to MAN

and focus manually. See pages 38-39.

• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or LCD monitor or two subjects are at different distances. Set the AE dial to MAN and focus manually. See pages 38-39.

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

• Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors. Rotate AE dial to sports (._). See page 45.

• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate AE dial to select back lit (13) or press BACKLIGHT button.

See pages 37 and 45.

• Subject in front of a strong frontlight. Rotate AE dial

to select front lit (K!) or press FRONTLIGHT button.

See pages 37 and 45.

• Rotate AE dial to MAN and adjust exposure manually.

See pages 42-43 and 45.

• Try turning on built-in light.

Subject was too far from camcorder.

A fade or fade wipe mode has been selected. Turn off the fade effect by pressing FADE. See page 44.

...... . . ._...........

Picture recorded with special effect

Colors do not look natural on recording

Title recorded on tape

Date and/or time

were recorded on tape

Date and/or time are incorrect

Viewfinder has no picture

Cannot set REC or

INT.. TIME for

animation or time- lapse recording

Tally light does not light during recording

Vertical white lines appear when shoot- ing bright object

Error number (E01, E02, etc.) appears in

viewfinder or on LCD monitor

• AE dial might be turned to special effect mode. Turn the AE dial to AUTO. See page 45.

• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 40-41.

• Try turning on built-in light.

• Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder or LCD monitor. Remove title. See pages 20-21 and 46.

Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Remove them

before recording. See pages 20-21. When AUTO DATE is selected (AE dial in AUTO), date display is automatically recorded when you begin recording or change the cassette.

See pages 20-21.

• Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing. See page 17.

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

• LCD monitor is open at least 45*. Viewfinder automatically turns off.

• Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.

• Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.

• Make sure AE dial is not set to AUTO to display MENU. Seepages 48-53.

• TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in second MENU. See page 54.

• This might occur when background extremely

contrasts with the subject.

Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then connect power source again. If error number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center. _

Negative picture recorded

No or low sound during monitor

playback

• Turn off NEG feature. Set AE dial to A UTO.

• Adjust VOLUME control on the bottom of LCD monitor.

Streaks in picture • Adjust tracking with MENU dial. See page 63. during playback or play-pause

Built-in light turns • Set LIGHT OFF•A UTO•ON switch to ON or OFF. on and off

Bright, crystal-

shaped spots

appear in

viewfinder or on LCD monitor

Colored bright

spots appear on LCD monitor

Back of LCD

monitor is hot

Rechargeable battery runs down

sooner than

expected

• Sunlight is directly entering the lens.

• Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue) might appear on the LCD monitor. These spots are not recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit.

• The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to be hot. Close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder to

let it cool down.

• 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. To check your battery; charge it completely, aim the camcorder at a clock, and record the

clock. When the camcorder stops recording, play the last

part of the tape and check the time on the clock. A one- hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording

time. In practical use, a fully charged battery might not

record for 60 minutes because the battery uses power when

• J you pause and uses extra power when you zoom.

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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.

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

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

Clean the Camcorder's LCD Monitor ........

LCD Monitor

To clean the camcorder's LCD monitor, use a clean, soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor. Improper cleaning might scratch the monitor.

Clean the Camcorder's Viewfinder __'_-__

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

Marks

I. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise

and pull it out.

2. Remove dust using a blower brush.

3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks, and then turn 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.

• Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.

Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products such as suntan

lotion, as it might damage the finish.

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.

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.

• Do not Operate the c_corder in extremely humid environments.

Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the

camcorder. Do not operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F

(350C).

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.

General

Power requirement: 6VDC Power consumption:

Viewfinder on: 6 watts LCD monitor on: CC6391:6.3 watts LCD monitor on: CC6491:6.5 watts

Weight: 2.2 lbs. (1,000g)

Dimensions - Including Viewfinder:

4-5/8" (W) x 4-5/8" (H) x 9-9/16" (D)

116 (W) x 117 (H) x 242 (D) mm

22:1 power zoom lens Filter Diameter: 46 mm

Viewfinder

.5" black-and-white electronic viewfinder

LCD Monitor

CC6391: Y'diagonally measured LCD/TFT active matrix system CC6491: 4"diagonally measured LCD/TFT active matrix system

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS-C Record/Playback System:

Four video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

Video Signal: EIA Standard

NTSC color

Camera Section

Image Sensor: 1/4" CCD Imager Lens: F1.6, f=3.8 to 83.6mm

Tripod Mount

One 114" x 20 threaded hole

AC Adapter/Charger

Power requirement: 100-240 V,

50/60 Hz.

Power consumption: 23 watts Weight: .66 lbs. (300g)

Dimensions:

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

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

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

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• R_orient 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.

YoucanreachThomsonatthe

followingnumber:

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number

operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST

Monday - Friday

for U.S. customers only

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone number to help you with any problems you may encounter with your camcorder. Many can be diagnosed over the phone, and if necessary, repair or replacement will be arranged. Please have your camcorder model/ serial number and date of purchase ready when you call. If your unit is out of warranty,

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

Returning equipment to Thomson for

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.

repair or exchange

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 ofyour.Cameorder. 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.

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of

shipment to the rental firm, whichever

comes first.

What we will do: During the initial 90 days

• Exchange your camcorder with a new or

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

After the 90 days and within one year

• Exchange your camcorder with a new or refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder. The option will be ours. Parts will be provided at no charge, but you will be responsible for the cost of labor required for the repair.

How you get service:

Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit's date of purchase and model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information is on the bottom of your

camcorder.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit, you will be provided with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists. No returns will be accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement Camcorder before you return yours:

If you are located near an exchange point:

We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point next business day delivery in the continental U.S.A.

The exchange location will notify you of its

arrival.

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.

If the repairs were covered by your

warranty, you will not be billed.

If you are not located near an exchange point:

Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or Visa

account number and expiration date to our phone representative. This is for security purposes. If we receive your unit, excluding all accessories, within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number, only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account.

IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED

RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCOR- DER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR

CREDIT CARD. This amount will be

credited if the unit is subsequently

received.

We will send you a replacement unit next

business day delivery in the continental

U.S.A.

3. You will receive an invoice packed with the replacement product, but will not be charged for the unit portion of the invoice amount if we receive your unit within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number. Any labor and parts charges not covered by our warranty will be included and charged against your account.

4. Ship the unit back to us, 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.

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

I. Write the RA number on the outside of

the carton used to return the unit. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all

accessories, using the original box and packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

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

• A brief note describing your camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Return transportation, storage, handling, and insurance costs are your responsibility. We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.

4. The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier's check or money order for payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card.

5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you next business day delivery in the

continental U.S.A.

To have your Camcorder repaired by an . Authorized RCA Camcorder Service

Center:

• Check with yourdealer or:call i-800-336-

1900 for the Authorized RCA Camc0rder

Service Center nearest you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice.

• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder

Service Center representative evidence of

purchase date, such as a bill of sale.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or

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

purposes.

• Batteries for remote control and clock.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Camcorders purchased or serviced outside

the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and handling

costs of your unit, including insurance for loss or damage.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to

lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your camcorder. It will make it easier to contact

you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty _ coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder outside the United States: _

• This warranty does not apply. Contact you r

dealer for warranty information.

Accessories

included 3 optional 72

order form 75

Adapter/charger

charging battery 14 using 4, 12

AEdial 7, 8, 10, 18, 20, 21, 24, 30,

32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 42, 43,

47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57 features 45 indicators 28

Animation recording 50 Assistance, customer 85 AT indicator 63

Audio/video jacks 11, 68, 70 Auto date feature 20, 21, 32 Auto date, record 21

Auto focus 38 Auto head cleaner 33 AUTO mode 8, 32 Auto white balance 40 Automatic head cleaning 22

BACK LIT indicator 28, 37, 45 Back-lit feature 37, 45 BACKLIGHT button 37

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button 11, 13

Battery

attaching and removing 13 careand storage 15 cassette adapter 66 charging 14

level indicator 15, 29 refreshing 14

using 13

BRIGHT control 6, 26, 63 Built-in light 60 Bulb assembly for light 61

Cable TV installer note 71

Camcorder, cleaning 82 Camcorder's operating controls 10

Camera edit feature 33 Carcord adapter 16

Care and maintenance

cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 82 cleaning the LCD monitor 82 things to avoid 83

Care and storage

battery 15 camcorder 83 cassette 23

Cassette adapter 66 Cassette care and storage 23 Cassette compartment 11

Cassette indicator 29 Cassettes, inserting and removing 23 Cassette's tape wheel 23

CHARACTER menu 47 Checks, trouble 78 Cleaning the camcorder's lens 82 Cleaning the LCD monitor 82

Clock cell 17 Clock cell battery compartment 11

Color bar feature 55 COLOR BAR menu 55 Color enhancement light 10, 60

Contents 1 Copy tapes 69

COUNTER R/M button 10, 65, 69 Customer assistance and service 85

Date and time 21

record 20

set 18

Date display 29 DATE/TIMEbutton 10, 21, 29, 47 DATE/TIME menu 18 DCcable 12, 13, 14, 16

DCinjack 4, 12 Demo mode 56

DEMO MODE menu 56 Dew warning 30 Displays, LCD monitor 28

Displays, viewfinder 28

EJECT button 5, 11, 23, 62 Erase protection 22

Exposure control 42, 43 Exposure indicators 30 EXPOSURE menu 30, 43 Eyepiece focus control 6, 11, 27

Fade and wipe indicators 30 FADE button 30, 44 FF (fast forward) button 64 First time operation 3 Flying erase head 33 Focus indicators 30

FOCUS menu 31, 39 Focusing 38, 39 Front light feature 37, 45 FRONT LIT indicator 28, 37, 45 FRONTLIGHT button 37 Full auto feature 32

I-I

Handstrap 4, 11 Head-cleaning, auto 33 HZ: HAZE indicator 28, 45

Indicators

AE dial 28, 45

animation 31 AT (automatic tracking) 63

AUTO 28 BACK LIT 28, 37 batterylevel 15, 29 cassette warning 29 exposure 30 fade and wipe 30

focus 30 FRONT LIT 28, 37 HZ:HAZE 28

interval time 49, 53

LENS COVER 31

lithium cell 31 MAN 28 MWB 29, 41 negative/positive 28, 45 rec time 51, 53

REFRESH 14 SD:SHADOW 28 self-timer 31 SEPIA 28 SPORTS 28 status 29 steady pix 31 TAPE END 25, 31 tape length 31 tape speed 25, 31

time counter 31 time-lapse 31

time-remaining 31

tracking 29 white balance 29

wipe and fade 30 zoom level 29, 34

Information to user 84 Inserting and removing cassettes 23

INT. TIME menu 49, 52 Interval time indicators 49, 53

JLIP (joint level interface protocol)

identification number) 57

JLIP connector 11 JLIP ID NO. menu 57

LCD monitor

5, 6, 19, 21, 23, 31, 38, 40, 43, 63

displays 28 playback 62

use when recording 26, 27 Lens 10 Lens cover 9

LENS COVER control 4, 11 Light, color enhancement 60 LIGHT OFFoAUTO-ON switch 60 Limited warranty 86

Lithium cell, remove 17

Low-contrast indicator 38

M.W.B. menu 41 Main MENU 18, 24, 34, 36, 40, 47,

50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57

Manual exposure 42, 43 Manual focus 39

Manual white balance 40 Memory stop 65

MENU dial 7, 11, 18, 19, 24, 25, 34, 35,

36, 38, 39, 40, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 63

Microphone 10, 32 MWB indicator 29, 41

Plug adapter, optional 12

Position the tape 64 Power indicator 5, 11, 16 POWER switch 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16,

18, 20, 32, 33, 34, 38, 40, 42,

44, 60, 62, 64, 65, 69, 71

Powering your camcorder

using adapter/charger 12 using battery 13 using optional car cord adapter 16

Preset title, recording 46 Preset titles 29

Problem solving 78 Product registration i • PUSH button 5, 11, 23, 62

Negative/positive

indicator 45

Quick review feature 33

Operating controls 10 Optional accessories 72 Optional plug adapter 12 Order form, accessories 75

Pause indicator 5, 8

Pause, stop-action 64 PLAY/PAUSEbutton 9, 10, 63, 64, 69, 71 Playback

first 9 LCD monitor 62 using cassette adapter 66

viewfinder 62

Playback features

stop-action pause 64 time counter 65

tracking 63 visual searching 64

Playback on a TV (or VCR) with

audio/video in jacks 68

Playback on a TV without audio/video

inputs 70

Playback speeds 22

RBRC seal 13 Rec time indicators 51, 53

REC TIME menu 51, 53 Record indicator 8

Recording

animation 50

self-timer 48

time lapse 52

tips 58

Recording speeds 7, 22 REFRESH button 14

REFRESH indicator 14 Registration i REW (rewind) button 64, 65 RFDC OUTjack 11, 70 RF output adapter, optional 70

Safety information i Safety precautions, battery 13 Safety tab 22 SD:SHADOW indicator 28, 45' .

Second MENU

36, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57,

Self-timer recording 48 SEPIA indicator 28, 45

Setting tape length 7 Shoulder strap, attach 59 Shoulder strap attachment rings 11, 59 SLP recording speed 7, 22 Solving problems 78 SP recording speed 7, 22 SP/SLP button 22, 52 Specifications 84 Sports feature 45 Status displays 29 STEADY PIX button 31, 33 Steady pi.x feature 33

Steady pix indicator 31 STOPbutton 9, 10, 63, 64, 65, 69, 71

Stop-action pause 64

Table of contents 1 TALLY LAMP menu 54

Tally light 8, 10, 49, 54 Tape copying 69

TAPE END indicator 25, 31 Tape, inserting 5

TAPE LENGTH feature 7, 24 Tape length indicators 31 TAPE LENGTH menu 7, 25 Tape speed indicator 25 Tape wheel 5

Tele macro feature 34 TELE MACRO menu 35

Tele macro zooming 35

Things to avoid 83 Thumb trigger

11, 32, 33, 44, 49, 51, 53, 69

Time counter 31, 65 Time display 20

Time-lapse recording 52 Time-remaining display 25, 31 Time-remaining feature 24 Tips

recording 58

travel 58 TITLE button 29, 46, 47 Title display 20

Titles

creating your own 47

recording preset 46

recording your own 20, 46 Tracking 63 Tracking indicator 29 Traveling tips 58 Tripod, using 73

Trouble checks 78

Unpack camcorder and accessories 3

VCRbutton 9, 10 Videocassettes 22

Viewfinder 6, 11, 19, 21, 26, 27, 31,

38, 40, 43, 63 adjust for viewing 27 displays 28 eyepiece focus control 27 playback 62

Viewfinder, use during recording 26 Visual searching 64

VOLUME control 63

Warranty, limited 86

White balance feature 40 White balance indicators 29 Wipe and fade indicators 30

Zoom buttons 11, 34, 35, 36, 38 Zoom indicator 29, 34 ZOOM SPEED menu 34 Zooming 34

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