RCA CC641 Owner’s Manual

camcorder

user's guide

CC641/CC643

Important Safety Information

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

WARNING: ToreAucethe risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose ]

camcorder or AC adapter/chargerto rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage'"

RISK OF _SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

_ This symbol indicates important instructionsaccompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVETHE COVER

(OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTSARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONEL.

Cautions

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

wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 6lectriques, introduire la lame

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

inside the product that presents a risk of electric

shock or personal injury.

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 attthority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration cardand 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 numberand model numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.

Model No: Serial No: Purchase Date: Purchased From:

CC643/CC641

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

Camcorder Exchange Warranty. .......... 800-283-6503 (pages 80-81)

Customer Service ................................... 800-336-1900 (page 79)

Accessories ............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 66-71)

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

First Time Operation

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

• Unpack the Camcorder and

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

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

• Insert a Tape .................................... 4

• Adjust the Handstrap to Fit

Your Hand ................................... 5

• Slide LENS COVER Control to

Open Lens Cover ........................ 5

• Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF

VCR) Switch in CAMERA .......... 5

• Select a Recording Speed and

Tape Length ................................ 6

• Set the AE Dial to AUTO ................. 7

• Adjust the Viewfinder and

Eyepiece Focus Control ............. 7

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

• Play Back What you Have

Recorded .................................... 8

• Place the POWER Switch in OFF

to Turn Off the Camcorder ......... 8

• Close the Lens Cover ...................... 8

• Review Camcorder's

Operating Controls ....................

Powering Your Camcorder

• Using the Adapter/Charger to

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

• Using;the Battery to Power

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

• Using:the DCC08 Car Cord

Adapter ...................................... 16

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection - Safety Tab ....... 17

• Recording and Playback

Speeds and Times ..................... 17

• Inserting and Removing

Cassettes ................................... 18

• Cassette Care and Storage ............. 18

Recording

• Adjust Viewfinder for

Convenient Viewing ................. 19

• Eyepiece Focus Control ............ 19

• Making a Recording ................. 20-21

• Viewiinder Displays ................. 22-25

• Flying Erase Head ......................... 26

• Auto Head Cleaner ........................ 26

• Tally Light ..................................... 26

• Quick Review Feature ................... 26

• Microphone .......... ......................... 27

• Camera Edit Feature ..................... 27

• FullAuto Mode ............................. 28

• Exposure Control .......................... 29

• Zooming

• Using the Zoom Lever .............. 30

• Tele Macro Zooming ................ 31

• Focusing

• AutoFocus................................32

• FocusLockFeature..................32

• ManualFocus...........................33

• WhiteBalance..........................34-35

• FadingInandOut.........................36

• 16X9Mode.................................37

• Date/TimeDisplay

• ClockLithiumCell...................38

• SettingtheTimeandDate........39

• RecordtheDate,DateandTime,

orTitleonYourTape.......40-4l

• Titles

• RecordingPreset.......................42

• CreateYourOwnTitle..............43

• GainUp.........................................44

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

• Self-Timer ................................ 46-47

• Animation Recording ............... 48-49

• Time-Lapse Recording ............. 50-51

• Time-Remaining Display .............. 52

• JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol)

Identification Number ............... 53

• Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video In Jacks ..62-63

• Playback on a TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs ............. 64-65

Optional Accessories ................... 66-71

• Accessory Order Form ............. 69-71

Trouble Checks ...................... ..... 72-75

Care and Maintenance

• Cleaning the Camcorder ............... 76

• Cleaning the Camcorder's Lens .... 76

• Cleaning the Camcorder's

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

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

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

Information to User ......................... 78

Customer Assistance ........................ 79

Limited Warranty ....................... 80-81

Specifications .................................... 82

Index ............................................ 83-85

Recording and Traveling Tips ........ 54

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ......... 55

Playback

• Using the Cassette Adapter ...... 56-57

• Viewfinder Playback ..................... 58

• Playback Features

• Visual Searching ....................... 59

• Tape Positioning ....................... 59

• Stop-Action Pause .................... 59

• Time Counter ............................ 60

• Memory-Stop Feature ........... 60

• Tracking .................................... 61

This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to

record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

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

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

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

Accessories ............................................. 800-2;38-0376

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 are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

WA_ NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY

MUSTBY,RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Model CC643 or CC641"

*Your model of camcorder may not look

exactly like the pictures in this guide.

this adapter/charger

!_a _hFv_seo_er

,: than charging the

_PB1260 or FB 120

Caution: Do not use

_ry pack-or

,,Supplying power to

': _'_mc0rder.

AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 236689 and DC Cable Part No. 233087

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.

_.Keep out Of the handsof children.,Catieausedeath or inju._jf,_, allowed.

If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for en_ergeneY .,trp,,,,,,a_ment.

The lithiumcellusedinthisdewce naa2(_xploaeresulungm _t'nre,or

chemicalbum fftmstreated.DO _Otre_, _hsas_mble_h"_'l_ove 212°F (IO0°C), or incinerate. )_,_$_3% _: "_v_:_::__ *,J::i_

Neverusemetallictweezerstoholdthecell_,never sh6rtctrcmtthe+

and- sides of the cell,

Rechargeable 6 Volt Battery

Part No FB1260

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

Cassette Adapter Cassette Adapter Battery Part No. 232845 (Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

To AC 100-240, 50/60 Hz

POWER

Indicator

Adapter/ Charger

DC OUT

Jack

DC Cable

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

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/charger's plug into an operating outlet. The adapter/charger's POWER indicator will light.

Insert a tape.

,. Slide EJECT. ., 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 door locks

into place.

EJECT

Button

Tape Wheel

LENS

Cover Control

PUSH Here to Close

Tape Window

4. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.

• 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.

5. Slide LENS COVER control

to open lens cover.

6. Place POWER (CAMERA/ OFF/VCR) switch

in CAMERA.

(

Switch and Handstrap Velcro Indicator Strip (Under Flap)

• The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record

pause. - PAUSE--=appears in the viewfinder when the camcorder is

in record pause.

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

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

• The camcorder will automatically

turn off if it remains in record

pause for five minutes. Place

POWER in OFF and then back in CAMERA.

(continued on next page)

T2_30.40

Bu_on

SP-SLP

Button

7. Select a recording speed and tape length.

Select SP or SLP recording speed. Press the SP-SLP button to select a

recording speed. The speed selected (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.

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

remaining on the tape. Repeatedly press the T20o30,40

batton to select a tape length.

• Select T20 if you are using a tape with 20 minutes or less recording

time in SP.

• Select T30 if you are using a tape with 30 minutes recording time

in SP.

• Select T40 if you are using a tape with 40 minutes recording time

in SP.

Eyepiece Focus

Control

Electronic Viewfinder

AE Dial

8. Set the AE dial to A UTO.

• This places the camcorder in the AUTO mode.

• In the AUTO mode, the focus, exposure, and white balance are

automatically controlled by the carncorder.

• Many of the special effects do not

operate in the AUTO mode.

Details on page 28.

Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control.

• Pull out and rotate the viewfinder

into a comfortable operating position.

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

t-'oryour vision.

Po_ver POWER Indicator (VCR/OFF/

CAMERA)

Switch

STOP

Button

PAUSE

Button

Thumb

Trigger

10.

Start and stop recording.

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

the viewfinder, and the tally light will light when 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).

11. Play back what you have recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

• Press REW to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape in the viewfinder.

• Press STOP when you are finished

playing back the tape.

• Details on viewfinderplayback are

on page 58.

12. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the

camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

13. Close the lens cover.

14. Review camcorder's operating controls.

Power Zoom Lever

Lens

Tally Light

JLIP Connector

(Located Under Small Cover)

Microphone

SELECT

Button

SET

BuUon

to Close

Cassette Compartment

AE Dial

(continued on next page)

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

Eyepiece

Model CC643 Only: B (Bright) and C (White Balance) Controls (See

trouble checks for details.)

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Clock Cell Battery Compartment

Attach Rechargeable

Battery Here

Attach Adapter/

Charger's DC cord Here

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

Focus Control

Viewfinder

LENS COVER Control

Handstrap

POWER (VCR/OFF/

CAMERA) Switch

Thumb Trigger

AUDIO

(MONO), RF DC OUT, and

VIDEO jacks

Indicator

::r

14. Review camcorder's operating controls.

T20=30+40 Button (Also COUNTER R/M Button)

SP-SIP Button

r T20"[.._ 0 SP'SLP

STOP Button _TER R/M

I STOP

REW (Rewind) Bu (Also EDIT SEA RCH - Button)

BATT. (Battery) RELEASE Button

Button

Fast Forward) Button

(Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)

Using 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, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the camcorder or recharge the battery.

To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz

DC Cable

POWER

Indicator

DC 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/charger's plug into the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60Hz).

4. If the adapter/chargeris properly connected, its POWER indicator

will light.

ICA_UTION:Do notuse this adapter/

_h_r_fo_anyotherp_rpos_other

_ _g th_va_260orFm

: batte_ p_6kor supplyingpow_ to_e

camc6rder. ".......

Remove Adapter/Charger

1. Unplug the adapter/chargerfrom the

wall outlet.

2. Remove the DC cable from the adapter/charger and camcorder.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug adapter may be required

in some countries.

OptionalAC AC 100-240V PlugAdapter

1. Hag the adapter/charger's plug into

the AC plug adapter.

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

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described on the nextpage before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged,

the battery should supply about 70 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause). Conserve battery power by _:urningthe camcorder off during

recording breaks. Note: The small marker switch on topof the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help you

remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.

Reference Marks

.- , -. -._, ,_,:.- ._.> • ,-. _. _,_ .4-, , .:/_.,_<_'_:,_7._.

Marker Switch

BATT. RELEASE Button

POWER Switch

and Indicator

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 pack.

Details on page 38.

I. Align the reference mark on the

battery with mark on back of

camcorder.

2. Hold the top of the battery flush against the camcorder and press the

-temu_rials. , _?;_ _,_

Do not attempt toxlisas_nible or modify the battery. There are no

specified adapter/chargers and

camcorders._7-_yi_gt_, _._ _,__ Throwing the battery into a fire orexp0shig k to exeessive i_eat -

over,149CF (65°,C) _ould b_ .....

hazardous.

bottom of the battery down until it locks into place.

3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA. The power indicator will light.

Remove the Battery

Slide and hold BATE. RELEASE to the right while removing the battery.

Consumer Electronics product indicates thatwe are participating in a

ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson ._.0 ,,,_ _ program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batterie:_ throughout the __

United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

POWER

Indicator

CHG

Indictor

END

Indicator

REFRESH

Button

Indicator

Hold Battery Flush and

Slide

Reference Marks

To AC Wall Outlet 100-

240 Volts, 50/60 Hz.

Adapter/Charger

k :.

Charge the Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT

jack on the adapter/charger, remove its

plug.

1. Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter/charger.

2. Hold the battery flush against the adapter/charger and slide it in the

direction of the arrow.

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

4. If the battery is properly connected, the adapter/charger's CHG (charge)

indicator will light.

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

time, it may take a few minutesfor the CHG indicator to light.

5. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light.

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

7. Attach the charged battery to the

camcorder.

Use the REFRESH Button

The battery will provide increased operation time if you "refresh" it after five chargings. The refresh feature "refre, shes" the battery by completely discharging it.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH indicator will light and the battery

will begin discharging.

3. When discharging is completed, the

REFRESH indicator will turn off,

and the CHG indicator will light.

The battery will then charge.

4. After the battery is charged, the END indicator will light. Remove

the battery from the adapter/charger.

Battery Level Indicator

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

• When _ appears, the battery is

fully charged.

• As the power is used _ and appear.

• When the battery power is almost gone,

x i /

c---a flashes in the viewfinder. The

camcorder will turn off automatically after a few seconds. Place the POWER

switch in OFF to turn off the cam- corder before replacing the battery.

The batlery level indicator will not be recorded on the tape when it appears in

the viewfinder.

Battery Care and Storage _.. ...................... !___ ......_

Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes depending on the battery's

condition. Refreshing takes approximately 210

minutes depending on the battery's

condition. After repeated charging and use,

operation time will gradually decrease.

Remove the battery and let it cool down.

• If the battery discharging must be stopped in the middle, remove the

battery from the adapter/charger before

unplugging it from the AC outlet.

• Let a hot battery cool down before

attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

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

• If the CHG indicator starts flashing, the battery pack has become too hot.

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on

page 66 allows you to power your

camcorder from the cigarette lighter

socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts i2-volts to a 6-volt output.

Note: Consult the installation andoperating instructionsenclosed with the DCC08 for

complete operating instructions.

Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter ...................................................

Cigarette

Lighter Socket POWER Indicator

Connector

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ne_ati_ O_ _,y.6tems,,,_ wcc us_o_ _ _adapter DCC08 with

_'s c_! _ _e of_ny_--bth"e"rc--_ cord a_ a3idamage the

camc6_er _d void your warranty.

Power

Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to turn off the camcorder. Power indicator on the camcorder turns off.

2. 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 will light.

6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA to turn on the camcorder. The power

indicator on the camcorder lights.

p0w_r is _ore _6{dng _e car cord _plug from the cigarette

Makesureyouselectgoodqualitytapestobeusedwithyourcamcorder.Useof 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 Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a cassette.

Erase Protection - Safety Tab You can use your video cassettes over andover again. To erase a previous recording,

just recordover it.

A. Remove

safety tabor

slidetab to

REC OFF.

Recording and Playback Speeds and Times _ ........ _.................

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP). Select the recording speed using the SP-SLP button. The selected speed will be displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording

times for popular VHS-C cassettes.

• SP - Standard play provides the

best picture (less picture noise), but the shortest recording time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

• SLP- Extended play provides three times the recording time as SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). SLP has slightly more

picture noise than SP in normal playback. This may not be

noticeable.

B. Cover hole

Cassette

TC-20 TC-30

TC-40

with vinyl tape or

slide tab to REC ON to

record over tape.

Recording Time

SP SLP

20 Min. 60 Min. 30 Min. 90 Min. 40 Min. 120 Min.

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

EJECT Button

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Tape Wheel

'_f_inghp_nd i_

the tape.win-_': dow facing out.

Tab -,_uld glide _',_

t_e_ilytinttYthe ,._

compartment.

-.-Donot force

PUSH Here to Close Cassette

Compartment

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.

Tape Window

Attach a power supply. Then slide and'.release EJECT to open the

cassette compartment.

Insert or remove the cassette.

Close the cassette compartment door by pressing on the area labeled PUSH until it locks into place.

i e cassette.

Cassette Care and Storage _ ...... _ .......... _, ....... _-_ ...............

• When you are finished with a cassette,

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

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

camcorder or cassettes in a car or

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

• Keep the cassette away from strong

• Keep dust from entering the cassette compartment. All dust is abrasive and will cause 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 may jam and/or damage your camcorder.

magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices.

Viewfinder

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

Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient Viewing

For convenient viewing, you can slide the viewfinder out from the camcorder and rotate it up and down.

Eyepiece Focus Control

, _ /

vi&{ind_:_o r

pXetei , und

vie_d/ar the camcorder.

When carrying the

camcorder with the

shoulder strap, put the

viewfinder down and in. This helps prevent

possible damage to the viewfinder from

., bumping against your

.,_body as you move.

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.

Making a Recording

The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the recording features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.

Button

EDIT SEARCH

Buttons

LENS COVER

Control

SELECT Button

Attach

Power Supply

T20.30,,40

Button SP-SLP

Button

Lever

1. Attach a power supply.

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

2. Insert a tape.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

• Press EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

• Insert the cassette with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape window facing out.

POWER Switch

3. Slide the LENS COVER control to open the lens cover.

4. Place the POWER (CAMERA/OFF/ VCR) switch in CAMERA.

The power indicator will light and the camcorder will enter record pause.

_=-PAUSE--=appears in the viewfinder.

5. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece

focus control for your vision.

6. Select a recording speed and tape length.

A. Press the SP-SLP button to select

SP or SLP recording speed.

B. Press the 720,30,40 button to select

the length of the tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40) so the cam-

corder can correctly calculate the time remaining.

7. Set the AE dial for a special effect.

• Place the dial in AUTO to place the

camcorder in the full auto mode.

• Place the dial in ( ,_ ) sports or 1/1000 to record fast-moving

action.

• Place the dial in ( [] ) back light or

([] ) front light to compensate for unusual lighting situations.

• Place the dial in ( I'-A) sepia to

create the effect of an old movie.

• Place the dial in HAZE to soften the

image and create a misty white look.

• Place the dial in (SHDW) shadow

effect to darken the image and lessen glare.

• Details are on page 45.

8. Fade in and out of scenes

• Repeatedly press SELECT to

display _"FADE'_ in the viewfinder. Press SET.

• FADE will appear in the viewfinder.

• The camcorder will fade in if you

start recording or fade out if you are recording.

9. Start and stop recording.

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

the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in record pause.

-- PAUSE=--appears in the viewfinder.

• The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause

for five minutes. Place the POWER switch in OFF and then back in

CAMERA.

10. Zoom in and out.

• Zoom in and out using the zoom T and W lever.

• The zoom indicator appears in the viewfinder when you zoom.

11. Review what you have recorded.

• Press and quickly release EDIT

SEARCH - to review the last few

seconds of your recording.

• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH- or

+ to visually see what you have recorded. Release the button to

begin recording at that point.

12. When you are finished, place POWER switch in OFF and close

the lens cover.

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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 dial is set to CAMERA and the safety tab has been removed from the

cassette or there is no cassette in the camcorder.

SELECT Button Indicators ( _ • ) The feature selected with the SELECT button appears here.

• _FADE•

This indicator appears when you can select fading.

• Press SETto select FADE. The

camcorder will automatically fade in and out of scenes.

• Details are on page 36.

• _16 X 9 • (Wide Screen)

• Press SET to select 16 X 9. The camcorder will record with black

bars at the top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-like

wide-screen effect.

• Details are on page 37.

• I*T/TLE• (Preset Titles)

This indicator appears when you can select one of the eight preset titles or the title you created.

• Press SET to select one of the titles.

• Details are on page 42.

• )'DISP.• (Display)

• This indicator appears when you

can select a display to record on your tape.

• Press SETto select date, AUTO DATE, date and time, or a title you

created. SET CHAR appears if you have not created a title.

• Details are on pages 40-41

• _M. W.B.• (Manual White Balance) This indicator appears for manual

white balance. Pres:sSET to select the white

balance mode.

• Select MWB when you want to

adjust the color temperatures manually.

• Select "0':- when recording

outdoors on a sunny day.

• Select _ when recording

outdoors on a cloudy day.

• Select _ when recording using

halogen or tungsten lighting.

• Details are on pages 34-35.

Status Displays

• The _ indicator appears when the

camcorder is recording.

• The = PAUSE--indicator appears during record pause.

Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)

The tape speed selected with the SP-SLP button appears here.

• Details are on page 17.

Zoom Indicator ( t ) The zoom indicator appears here when

you use the zoom lever.

Viewfinder Displays (continued)

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M 0:00:00

LENS COVER

TAPE END

Change Indicator (=") This indicator appears to let you know

that anitem in the recording menu has

been changed from the original factory setting.

Dew Warning (l-g]) 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.

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Exposure Indicators (+03) This indicator appears when you are

adjusting brightness manually using the + and --buttons in the center of the AE dial.

• Details are onpage 29. Focus Indicators ( a ± )

These indicator appear when you are

adjusting focus manually using the FOCUS 4 and FOCUS _" buttons.

The AE dial must not be set to AUTO.

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

• Details are on pages 32-33.

Lithium Cell ( d_ )

• 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 on page 3&

Self-Timer, Animation, and Time-Lapse Indicators (,_ 1S and _O15S)

• The interval time selected for self-timer or time-lapse recording ( _ 15S, 30S,

1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here. Details are on pages 46-47 and 50-51.

• The recording time selected for animation or time-lapse recording

( _ l/4S, 1/2S, or IS) appears here.

• Details are on pages 48-49 and 50-51. Tape Length (T 30) The tape length (T20, 7"30, or T40)

selected with the T20.30.40 button appears here.

• Details are on page 52. Time-Counter (MO:O0:00)

• 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 60.

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

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

T.20.30"40 button.

• Details are on page 52.

Warnings and Information

• LENS COVER: When you turn on the

cam€order, this indicator briefly flashes to remind you to open the lens cover.

This indicator may flash when the camcorder is used in dark areas --

even if the lens cover is open.

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

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

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