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 I
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.
I
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
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 _viter les chocs _lectriques, 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 changes or modifications to
this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and returnit 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 No:
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
CC6393
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ........... 800-283-6503 (pages 95-96 )
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 94 )
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 80-85)
First-Time Operation .................... 3
Assistance ....................................... 3
Power Your Camcorder ............... 12
Adapter/ChaJcger ................................ 12
Rechargeable Battery ........................ 13
ChaJcgethe Battery ........................ 14
Battery Level Indicator ...................
Battery Care and Storage ................
Optional Car Cord Adapter ............... 16
Date and Time Display ............... 17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell .......... 17
Set the Date and Time ....................... 18
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time,
and Title Displays ............................ 20
Videocassettes ............................... 22
Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 22
Recording and Playback Speeds and
Times .......................................... 22
Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 23
Cassette Care and Storage ............. 23
Select a Tape Length ..................... 24
Recording ..................................... 24
Time-Remaining Display .................. 24
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
to See What You Record ................. 26
Use the LCD Monitor ................... 26
Use the Viewfinder ....................... 27
LCD Monitor!Viewfinder Displays ... 28
16X9 Mode ....................................... 33
SNAPSHOT Feature ......................... 34
AutoShot TM Mode ............................. 37
Quick Review Feature ....................... 37
Camera Edit Feature ......................... 37
Flying Erase Head ............................. 37
MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. 37
Zooming ............................................ 38
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) .... 38
Digital Zooming ............................ 38
Tele Macro Zooming .................... 39
Focusing ............................................ 40
Auto Focus .................................... 40
Manual Focus ................................ 41
White Balance ................................... 42
Auto White Balance ...................... 42
Manual White Balance .................. 42
Exposure Control .............................. 44
Manual Exposure .......................... 44
Auto Exposure .............................. 44
Recording (Cont.)
Steady PixTM Feature ........................ 45
Fade or Wipe In or Out ..................... 46
P. (Program) AE Button .................... 48
Demo Mode ...................................... 49
Preset Titles ....................................... 50
Select a Language for the Title ..... 50
Record a Preset Title ..................... 51
Animation Recording ........................ 52
Time-Lapse Recording ...................... 54
Demo Mode ...................................... 56
Attach the Shoulder Strap ................. 57
Built-In Color Enhancement Light ...58
Digital Still Camera (DSC)
Recording ........................................ 60
Select a Picture Mode (Fine or
Standaxd) ..................................... 61
Select a Snapshot Mode (Full,
Pin-up, Multi-& or Multi-9) ....... 62
To Play Back a Tape ...................... 64
Playback ....................................... 64
Use the LCD Monitor or
Viewfinder for Playback ................. 64
Snapshot Playback Feature ............... 65
Playback Features ............................ 66
Position the Tape ........................... 66
Visual Search ................................ 66
Stop-Action Pause ......................... 66
Time Counter ................................ 66
Tracking ........................................ 67
TBC (Time Base Corrector) .......... 67
Playback Special Effects ............... 67
Use the Cassette Adapter .................. 68
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
Audio/Video Inputs ......................... 70
Digital Still Camera (DSC) Playback 72
View the Pictures Using the
PAGE Buttons ............................. 72
View the Pictures Using the Play-
back Menu .................................. 73
Protect the Pictures in Memory .... 74
Delete the Pictures in Memory ..... 76
Transfer the Pictures in Memory to a
PC .................................................... 78
Connect the Camcorder to a PC .... 78
Recording Tips .................................. 79
Traveling Tips .............................. 79
Traveling Tips ................................... 79
Optional Accessories .................... 80
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 82
Order Form for Camcorder Models
CC6393 ........................................... 83
Trouble Checks ............................ 86
Specifications ................................ 91
Clean the Camcorder ......................... 92
Clean theLens .............................. 92
Clean the LCD Monitor ................ 92
Clean the Viewfinder .................... 92
Proper Care and Storage ................... 93
Things to Avoid ................................. 93
Customer Assistance and Service. 94
Limited Warranty ........................ 95
Index ............................................. 97
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 axeavailable to help you with any problem you may encounter.
Camcorder Exchange Warranty ............... 800-283-6503
Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900
Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376
.
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
axe missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Model CC6393
Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091
WARNING: NICKEL I
CADMIUM BATTERY I
MUST BE RECYCLED ]
OR DISPOSED OF
PROPERLY.
Rechargeable Nickel Cadmium Battery
Part No FB1260
Caution: Do notuse
this adapter/charger
for any purpose other Cassette Adapter Battery
than Charging the (Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)
FB 1260, or BB99L
batterypackOr
Supplying power to __/_
the camcorder.
AC Adapter/Charger -- Part No. 242740
and DC Cable -- Part No. 244268
Cassette Adapter
Part No. VCAll5
O
Software CD-ROM
PC Connection Cable
G
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.
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly, Never handle
ptmctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
K swallowed, consult a physician immediately ior emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn ff mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above
212°F {100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell. and never short circuit the +
and - sides of the cell.
(Continued on next page)
2. Attach
the
auapter/cnarger. To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
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.
• Connect the other end of the DC
cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above.
• Plug the adapter/chaxger's plug
into an operating outlet.
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.
COVER
Control
• 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.
p Velcro
Strip (Under Flap)
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.
and
Indicator
DSC/VIDEO Switch
LIGHT (A UTO/ON/OFF
Switch
.
Set POWER (CAMERA
MAN/CAMERA A UTO/OFF/
VCR) switch to CAMERA
AUTO.
• The power indicator lights when
you turn the camcorder on.
• The position of this switch tells the
camcorder whether you want to
record (CAMERA MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OFF), or play back tapes
(VCR).
° CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShot TM
mode. In the AutoShot TM mode,
the focus, exposure, and white
balance axe automatically
controlled by the camcorder.
Many of the special effects do not
operate in this mode. Details on
page 37.
• CAMERA MAN allows you to
control many of the special
features of the camcorder.
• The camcorder automatically turns
off if it remains in record-pause for
.
.
five minutes. Set the POWER
switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA.
Set the DSC (Digital Still
Camera)/VIDEO switch to
VIDEO.
The position of this switch tells the
camcorder whether you want to
record video or store pictures in the
camcorder's built-in memory.
• Set the switch to VIDEO for
shooting normal video.
• Set the switch to DSC to store
pictures in the camcorder's built-
in memory that you can transfer to
your computer using the included
cable and software.
Set the LIGHT (AUTO/ON/
OFF) switch to A UTO.
The video light will automatically
turn on if more light is needed for
your videos.
(Continued on next page)
5
8. Insert a tape.
WARNING:
Never tryto
open the door
by pwing as
you Could
damage the
camcorder.
Press Here to Close
Cassette Compartment
• Open the LCD monitor at least 60 °
before opening the cassette holder.
• Slide the EJECT switch.
The cassette holder opens
automatically.
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette
to remove any slack from the tape.
9. Select a recording speed.
Tape Wheel
Tape
Window
• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.
• Press on the area shown above
until the cassette holder locks
into place.
........ appears when a recordable
tape is inserted in the camcorder.
SP/SLP
Button --
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 or on the
LCD monitor.
• 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 aTC-20
tape). SLP has slightly more
picture noise in normal playback.
10. Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record
You can see what you record on the color LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When
the LCD monitor is open more than 60°, the viewfinder is automatically turned off.
When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.
To enable both you and the person you're recording to see what's being recorded,
you can rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105 °so the front of the monitor
faces the person you're recording. The viewfinder turns on automatically when
you turn the LCD monitor all the way around so it faces forward.
Electronic
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
LCD Monitor
Use the LCD Monitor
Make sure the monitor is open
at least 60 °. The viewfinder
turns off.
• You can tilt the monitor 180 ° up or
90° down for convenient viewing.
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
adjust the brightness of the image
in the monitor.
Eyepiece
Focus
Control
(Also Bright Control)
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.
Use the Viewfinder
• Close the monitor. If the monitor
is open more than 60 °, the
viewfinder turns off.
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
Electronic
Viewfinder
(Continued on next page)
7
11. Select a tape length.
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)
1. Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA MAN.
2. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the menu in the viewfinder or on
the LCD monitor.
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO
16 X 9 OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO
16 X 9 • OFF"
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN
4. Press the PUSH dial in to display
the TAPE LENGTH menu in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
Switch and
Indicator
TAPE LENGTH
T20
T30
T35
T40
EXIT
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you axe
using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP
• Select T30 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T35 for a tape with 35
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP
6. Press the menu PUSH dial
twice to select the tape length
and remove the menus.
• Details are on pages 24-25.
LENS
COVER
Control
REW "44 Button
STOP Button
PLA Y/PA USE
numb
Trigger
licator
?WER Switch
12.
Start and stop recording.
• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA A UTO.
• Press and release the thumb trigger
to start recording. _€_ appears in
the viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor.
• 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.
13. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.
• Press REW 11 to rewind the tape.
14.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back
the tape.
• Press STOP when you axe finished
playing back the tape.
• Details on LCD monitor and
viewfinder playback am on
pages 64-65.
Set the POWER switch to
OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off.
15. Close the LCD monitor and
lens cove_
(Continued on next page)
16. Review camcorder operating controls.
FADES
Button
P.
AE Button
SEARCH R and F
Buttons (Also REW 4 4
and FF l_l_ Buttons)
STOP Button
PLAY/PA USE
Menu PUSH Dial
(Also Bright Control)
EJECT Switch
Shoulder
Strap
Attachment
Ring
Strap
Attachment Ring
.MENU/DISPLAY Button
SP/SLP Button
(Also COUNTER R/M Button)
Eyepiece Focus Control
_eaker
LCD Monitor
Press Here to
Close Cassette
Door
Cassette
Compartment
10
16. Review camcorder's operating controls. (Continued)
SNAPSHOT
Button Zoom Lever
(Also VOL +/-
Speaker for
Playback
DSC/VIDEO
Switch
DIGITAL Connector
(Used to connect the
camcorder to a PC)
Button
Trigger
BATTERY
RELEASE
Lever
Service Port (Located
Under Cover) This POWER Switch
connector is for use by and Indicator
qualified service _ L1GHTA UTO/ON/OFF
• LENS
personnel only. (_ Switch COVER
Attach Adapter/Charger's_
DC Cord (DC In Jack l1IL__ "_/_'/ ///)/L_ _ Lens
Located Under Battery)or _//___t_
Rechargeable Battery Here
Handstrap ----__
_ _Microphone
A (Audio) and V (Video) Jacks
(Behind Small Cover)
Clock Cell Battery
Compartment
Threaded Tripod
Mount Hole
11
Adapter/Charger
The adapter/chaxger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder
directly from standaxd household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the
camcorder or recharge the battery.
To AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz
Adapter/
Charger
OUT
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/chaxger's plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
CAUTION: DO n0t use thiS adapier! I
charger tbr any other purpose other I
than Ch_ging the FB 1260 or 244265 I
batte_ pac k or supplying power to the I
camcorder. ]
Remove Adapter/Charger
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the
wall outlet.
2. Remove the DC cable from the
adapter/charger and camcorder.
Using an Optional Plug Adapter
An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.
Optional AC AC 100-240V
Plug Adapter
1. Plug the adapter/chaxger's plug into
the AC plug adapter.
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.
12
Rechargeable Battery
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged, the
battery supplies approximately 80-90 minutes of operating time - depending on how
much you use the monitor, zoom, and pause. Conserve battery power by turning the
camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.
BATTERY arker
RELEASE Lever Switch
Battery Safety Precautions
Do not Short the battery!s
terminals.
D0 not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
Use the battery only with
Specified adapter/chargers and
camcorders.
ThrOwing the batte_ into a fire
or exposing it to excessive hea t -
over !49°F (650C) could be
hazardous.
Attach the Charged Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching
the battery. Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the battery.
Details are on page 17.
1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.
2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place.
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator lights.
Remove the Battery
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE
lever down while removing the battery.
®
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cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicatesThomson Consumer Electronics is voluntarily _------_,
participating inan industry program to collect and recycle these batteries atthe end _fif_f_'_n
of their usefullife, when taken out of servicein the United States or Canada. The _7//_
RBRC®program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries _,k.._,_l_--)}
into the trash or themunicipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. _Ni-Cd
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY_ for information onNi-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area. Thomson Consumer Electronics' involvement in this program ispart
of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
13
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued)
Hold Battery Flush
and Slide
Reference
Marks
CHG
(Charge)
fTo AC Wall
Outlet 100-
240 Volts,
50/60 Hz.
REFRESH Adapter/Charger
Indicator
Button
Caution: when a batte_ is attached to the adapter/chargerl do not turn them
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury. ......................
Charge the Battery
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT
jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.
1. Align reference mark on battery with
mark on adapter/charger.
2. Hold the battery flush against the
adapter/chaxger and slide it in the
direction of the arrow.
3. Plug adapter/chaxger into nearest AC
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).
4. If the battery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.
.
Note: If you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.
After the battery is charged, the CHG
indicator stops flashing and lights.
6. Remove the charged battery by
sliding it off the adapter/chaxger.
7. Attach the charged battery to the
camcorder.
Use the REFRESH Button
The battery provides increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after
five chargings. The refresh feature
"refreshes" the battery by completely
discharging it.
1. Attach battery to adapter/chaxger.
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.
14
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued)
4. After the battery is charged, the CHG
(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights.
5. Remove the battery from the adapter/
charger.
Battery Level Indicator
The battery level indicator appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and
shows you the amount of power in the
rechaxgeable battery.
Battery Care and Storage
• Recharging takes approximately 70
minutes for the battery depending on
its condition.
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2
hours for the battery depending on its
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 becomes too hot,
remove it from the charger and let it
cool down.
(mmm
• Let a hot battery cool down before
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.
• When _ appears, the battery is
fully charged.
• As the power is used _ and
appear.
• When the battery power is almost
gone, _:3 _flashes in the viewfinder
/ I \
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.
15
Optional Car Cord Adapter
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on
page 80 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.
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to
be used only with vehicles having
negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any other car
cord adapter might damage the
camcorder and void your warranty.
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter
Power
To Cigarette
Lighter Socket
Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter
l. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
off the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder turns off.
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
to the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the bottom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down until it
locks into place as shown above.
4. Take the vehicle's cigarette lighter out
of the socket.
5. Insert the car cord's cigarette lighter
plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
socket. The power indicator on the
car cord adapter lights.
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.
Caution: Make Sure the Camc0rder!s ]
power is turned off before removing ]
the Car c0rd sP!Ug from the Cigareite
lighter socket.
16
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 is not installed or
needs replacing.
Clock Cell
Clock Cell
Holder
©
Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing Out)
.--Insert Object Here
to Remove Cell
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,
and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder.
2. Pull the clock cell holder out of the
clock cell compartment.
3. Insert the clock cell with the "+"
terminal facing out, and press it in.
4. Place the clock cell holder into the
clock cell compartment. Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.
To Remove Lithium Cell
To remove battery, insert a pointed
nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell - such
as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be
disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause
bums or personal injury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F
(100°C), or incinerate.
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell. and never short the + and -
sides of the cell,
17
Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous
page before you can set the date.
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAY
Button
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor.
TELE MACRO
PICTURE FINE
SNAPSHOT FULL
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF
'RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME.
D. ZOOM ON
TELE MACRO OFF
PICTURE FINE
SNAPSHOT FULL
REC TIME OFF
INT. TIME OFF
TITLE LANG. ENGLISH
DEMO MODE OFF
'RETURN
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME menu.
18
Set the Date and Time (Continued)
DATE/TIME
; _00
MONTH J_N
DAY 1
TIME AM12:00
EXIT
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight YEAR. Press the menu
PUSH dial in. When the year starts
flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to
select the year. When the correct year
appears, press the menu PUSH dial in
to set the year.
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and
DAY.
7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TIME.
DATE/TIME
YEAR 2000
MONTH NOV
DAY
EXIT
8. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour starts flashing, rotate the
menu PUSH dial to set the hour
including AM or PM.
9. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour stops flashing and the
minutes start flashing, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to set the minutes.
10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
none of the settings axe flashing, rotate
the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXIT.
DATE/TIME
YEAR 2000
MONTH NOV
DAY 18
TIME AM 8:00
11. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to
remove the menus.
Notes: If you decide to return the date and
time to the previous settings while the DATE/
77ME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press.
Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove
the menus.
To display and record the date and/or time, see
the following pages.
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Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays
You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous
pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time.
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
in
CAMERA MAN
Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape
1. Attach a power supply and set
POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.
The power indicator lights.
Note: AUTD DATE _is selected when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder or
on the LCD monitor.
EXPOSURE AUTO
M.W.B. AUTO
16X 9 OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
TITLE
DATE/TIMEDISP.
• RETURN
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE/TIME D1SP.
FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO
16 X 9 OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
TITLE
• RETURN
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DATE/TIME D1SP. menu.
DATE/TIME DISP.
DATE
TIME
DATE/TIME
OFF
I_EXIT
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Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (Continued)
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DATE/TIME Display
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the date/time display you
want to record.
• AUTO DATE: The date is auto-
matically recorded for approxi-
mately five seconds and then AUTO
DATE is displayed whenever:
• The date is set or changed.
• This display mode is selected.
• The tape is changed or the tape
compartment opened.
• This display is selected when-
ever the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA AUTO.
• DATE Display: The date is
displayed and recorded.
.
.
8.
• TIME: The time is displayed and
recorded.
• DATE/TIME Display: The
date and time axe displayed
and recorded.
• OFF: No display is displayed or
recorded.
Press the menu PUSH dial in to select
the date/time display you want to
record.
Press the menu PUSH dial in to
remove the menu.
Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.
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ortapesthathavebeendamagedormishandledcancontaminatethevideoheads,
resultinginasnowypictureornopictureatallduringplayback.Becausethereisno
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EraseProtection- Safety Tab
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it.
A. Remove
safety tabor
slide tabto
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 on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Listed
below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C
cassettes.
SP - Standard play provides the
best picture (less picture noise),
but the shortest recording time
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP - Extended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slightly more picture
noise than SP in normal playback.
This might not be noticeable.
Cassette
TC-20
TC-30
TC-35
TC-40
Recording Time
SP
20 Min.
30 Min.
35 Min.
40 Min.
SLP
60 Min.
90 Min.
105 Min.
120 Min.
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Insert and Remove Cassettes
Close Cassette EJECT Button Window
Compartment Button
CAUTIONS
Insert the cassette
only one way with the
tape wheel facing up
and the tape window
facing out. The
cassette should slide
easily into the holder.
Do not force the
cassette.
Never try to open the
door by prying as you
could damage the
camcorder.
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the
direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.
I__ _Tape Wheel
1. Open the LCD monitor at least 60 °
before opening the cassette holder.
2. Slide 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 shown above until
the cassette holder locks into place.
Cassette Care and Storage
• When you axe 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.
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Time-Remaining Display
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape
speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the
TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly
calculate time remaining.
Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
Select a Tape Length
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN and the DSC/V1DEO switch to
VIDEO.
2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to
select a tape speed.
3. Press the PUSH dial in to display the
menu in the viewfinder or on the LCD
monitor.
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO
16 X 9 OFF
TAPE LENGTH T30
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN
MENU/DISPLAY Button
SP/SLP Button
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TAPE LENGTH.
FOCUS AUTO
EXPOSURE AUTO
M. W.B. AUTO
16 X 9 .O_F
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.
• RETURN
5. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.
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Time-Remaining Display (Continued)
--MIN
(Calculating)
29MIN
3MIN
2MIN
(Flashing)
I M IN
(Flashing)
OMIN
(Flashing)
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--MIN T30 -
TAPE END
Time-Remaining Display
in Viewfinder
or on LCD Monitor
-- Tape Length
Indicator
_Tape Speed
Indicator
.
TAPE LENGTH
T30
T35
T40
EXIT
Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you are
using.
• Select T20 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP
.
• Select T30 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T35 for a tape with 35
minutes recording time in SP
• Select T40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SP
Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to
select the tape length and remove the
menus.
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Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record
You can see what you are recording on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When
the LCD monitor is open more than 60 °, the viewfinder turns off. When you close the
LCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on. 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 viewfinder
turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way around.
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.
Menu PUSH Dial
(Also Bright Control)
Cautions: Do not force the
monitor to rotate completely
around. This damages the
monitor and/or the camcorder.
When carrying the camcorder
with the shoulder strap, close the
monitor to prevent possible
damage to the monitor from
bumping against your body as
you move.
1.
Open the LCD monitor.
Make sure the monitor is open at
least 60 °. The viewfinder turns off.
2. 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.
3. Adjust the brightness of the image by
turning the bright control (menu
PUSH dial). This does not affect the
brightness of the recording you are
making.
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• Turn the dial toward + to brighten
the image.
• Turn the dial toward - to darken the
image.
4. When you axe 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/or bright dots (red,
blue, or green in color) that appearon the
screen. These points are a normalresult of the
manufacturing process. These dots won't
appear on the video you are recording. Over
99.99% are operational foreffective use.
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record
(Continued)
Use the Viewfinder
The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor thatdisplays the picture seen
by the camcorder when recording. When the LCD monitor is open more than
60 °,the viewfinder turns off.
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Eyepiece FocusControl
Viewfinder
Cautions
Do not force the viewfinder
to rotate completely
around. This will damage
the viewfinder mad/or the
camcorder.
When carrying the cam-
corder with the shoulder
strap, put the viewfinder
down to help prevent
possible damage to the
viewfinder from bumping
against your body as you
move.
Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient
Viewing
For convenient viewing, rotate the
viewfinder up or down.
Eyepiece Focus Control
The eyepiece focus control lets you set
the focus of the viewfinder for your
vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you
probably can operate the camcorder
without them.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
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 and Viewfinder Displays
Several displays appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder to aid in the
operation of the camcorder. You can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY button for
more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator, tape-length
indicator, and tape-remaining display.
fil
SEPIA
AT
PAUSE
MWB
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PM 8
Battery Level Indicator ( _ )
• This indicator shows the amount of
power left in the rechargeable battery.
• This indicator flashes when the battery
is almost empty.
Cassette Warning
• The _ indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and
there is no cassette in the camcorder.
• The _ indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and
the safety tab is set to REC OFF or
removed from the cassette.
AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and
Time
Display the DATE/TIME D1SP. menu to
display AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or the
Date and Time
These displays axe recorded when
they are displayed. If you do not
want to record one of them, select
OFF in the menu.
• Details are onpages 20-21.
P. (Program) AE Button Special Effect
Indicators
• _ SEPIA
This indicator appears when you
select _SEP1A to give your record-
ings a brown-tone like old photo-
graphs.
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