RCA CC9373 Owner’s Manual

Digital

Ca_corder

User's Guide

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WARNING

To reduce the

risk of fire or

electric shock, do

not expose this
product or AC

charger to rain or

moisture.

To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the
manufacturer for this product. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and

personal injury.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment

may void the user's authority to operate it.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning

this card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts and service
and attach it here, Record the serial number and model numbers located on the

bottom of the camcorder.
Model No,
Serial No.
Purchase Date.
Purchased From.

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.

To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover (or

back). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.

_, This symbol

indicates
important

instructions
accompanying the

product.

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Parts Checklist ......................................................................................... 6

Buttons and Controls ............................................................................. 7

Getting Started ....................................................................................... 9

Adjust the hand strap ...................................................................... 9

Attach the lens cap .......................................................................... 9

Attach the power supply ............................................................... 10

Turn on the camcorder ................................................................... 11

Set the LIGHT switch to AUTO ....................................................... 11

Insert a cassette tape ..................................................................... 12

Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to see what's recording ...... 13

Start recording ............................................................................... 14

Play your recording ........................................................................ 14

Turn off the camcorder .................................................................. 15

Powering the Camcorder ..................................................................... 15

Charging the Battery ..................................................................... 15

Battery Level Icon ........................................................................... 17

Battery Care and Storage .............................................................. 18

Using the Power Supply ................................................................. 19

Using the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................... 20

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 21

Setting the Tape Recording Speed ...................................................... 22

Chapter 2: Using the Monitors

Seeing What You Are Recording ......................................................... 24

Using the LCD Monitor .................................................................. 24

Using the Viewfinder ..................................................................... 25

On-screen Icons ..................................................................................... 26

Warning Icons ................................................................................. 26

Recording and Playback Icons ....................................................... 28

Other Icons ..................................................................................... 33

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Chapter 3: Recording

Recording Details .................................................................................. 36

Journalistic Shooting ...................................................................... 36

Self-Recording ................................................................................ 37

Digital and Optical Zooming ......................................................... 37

Using Steady PixTM .......................................................................... 39

Using the Video Light .................................................................... 40

Time Code Display .......................................................................... 42

Blank Search ................................................................................... 43

Recording Tips ...................................................................................... 44

Chapter 4: Playback

Playback Options .................................................................................. 46

BasicPlayback ................................................................................. 46

Still Playback Mode ........................................................................ 48

Shuttle Search ................................................................................. 48

Frame-By-Frame Playback .............................................................. 49

Choose your Connection ...................................................................... 50

Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks ........ 50

Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with an S-Video Input Jack ............ 51

Playback on a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks ............ 52

Dubbing to aVCR ........................................................................... 53

Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder ............................ 54

Chapter 5: Digital Still Camera

Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback ...................................... 56

Setting the Picture Quality ............................................................ 57

Selecting a Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 58

Taking Still images .......................................................................... 60

Normal Playback ............................................................................. 61

Slide Show ...................................................................................... 62

index ............................................................................................... 62

index Playback ................................................................................ 63

Jump Playback ................................................................................ 64

Protecting Images .......................................................................... 64

Unprotecting Images ..................................................................... 65

Deleting Images ............................................................................. 66

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Setting the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) ............................ 68

Initializing the Memory Card ........................................................ 72

Inserting the Memory Card ........................................................... 73

Removing the Memory Card ......................................................... 74

Copying Images from the Memory Card to a Tape ...................... 75

Copying Images from a Tape to the Memory Card ...................... 76

Chapter 6: Viewing and Downloading

System Requirements for PhotoStudio®2000 .............................. 80

Connecting to a Computer Using the USBCable ......................... 81

Downloading Still Images to Your Computer ............................... 83

Changing the JPEG Default ........................................................... 85

Connecting to a Computer Using an Optional DV Cable ............ 86

Chapter 7: Advanced Features

Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment ...................................... 88

Menu Definitions .................................................................................. 89

Main Menu ..................................................................................... 89

Using the Advanced Features .............................................................. 93

Night Mode .................................................................................... 93

Fade/Wi pe Effects ........................................................................... 94

Program AE with Special Effects ................................................... 97

Exposure Control .......................................................................... 100

Iris Lock ......................................................................................... 101

Focusing ........................................................................................ 102

White Balance Adjustment .......................................................... 104

Date/Time Insert ........................................................................... 105

Wide Mode ................................................................................... 106

Wind Cut ....................................................................................... 108

Resetting the Camcorder Defaults .............................................. 108

(co_t#_ued on the?_ext p_e)

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Chapter 8: Other Information

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 110

Final Notes .......................................................................................... 114

Power ............................................................................................ 114

Date/Time Settings ....................................................................... 114

Video Recording ........................................................................... 115

Tapes ............................................................................................. 115

Memory Cards .............................................................................. 116

Care and Cleaning .............................................................................. 116

After Using the Camcorder .......................................................... 116

Cleaning The Camcorder ............................................................. 117

Proper Care and Storage ............................................................. 117

Tape Care and Storage ................................................................. 118

CD-ROM Care ................................................................................ 118

Things to Avoid ............................................................................ 119

Traveling Tips ...................................................................................... 120

Specifications ...................................................................................... 121

RCA Digital Camcorder Limited Warranty ........................................ 123

FCCDeclaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information. 127

Using Core Filters with Optional DV Cables ..................................... 128

Attaching the Core Filter to an Optional DV Cable ................... 128

Optional Accessories .......................................................................... 129

Accessories Order Form ................................................................ 133

Index .................................................................................................... 135

4

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Parts Checklist

• Buttons and Controls

• Getting Started

• Powering the Camcorder

• Using the Shoulder Strap

• Setting the Date and Time

• Setting the Tape Recording Speed

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Parts Checklist

• Make sure the box includes the items shown here. If any pieces are missing or
appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

• Remove the plastic film that covers the front and side logos on the camcorder. Use
your fingernail, not anything sharp, to remove.

• Sa_e all packing materials and box in case the camcorder e_er needs to be
shipped or stored.

Camcorder

Lens cap Shoulder strap
Part # 252975 Part # ACS091

16 MB memory card

(already installed in
the camcorder)
Part # 253730

Caution: Only use the power supply provided with this unit. Using other power
supplies might damage the unit.

AC power supply

Part # 250814

Imaging software and
driver CD-ROMs (2)

Battery pack
Part # 247800

Audio/Video

adapter cable
Part # 252885

USBcable

Part # 253729

Core filter (for
optional DV cable)

Part # 249827

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Buttons and Controls

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BAT
RELEASE

switch

Viewfinder

MENU/ SNAPSHOT
BRIGHT button

dial

Recording Start/
Stop button

Power Zoom / VOL lever

SEARCH/JUMP
button

Power switch

strap

Jack cover

Microphone Video light

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Playback buttons (also BACK LIGHT, PAE,
EXPOSURE, and NIGHT MODE buttons)

BAT MENU/ FOCUS/
RELEASE BRIGHT BLANK

switch dial SEARCH/

JUMP
button

SNAPSHOT button

CHARGE

Power

VOL
lever

S -Video

jack

USB

jack

Service

jack

AV /

jack

Jack cover open

VIDEO/DSC

LCD monitor

Speaker

LIGHT

switch

DV IN/OUT

jack

Tripod

mounting
sockets

Camcorder bottom view

Memory card door

OPEN/EJECT

switch

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¢@nnec_@ns _ Setup

Getting Started

['his sectk)n describes the basics on how to set up your c uncorder to r_cord for the first
time. Ref_,r to the other sections for cletai]ed operation and feature options.

Adjust the hand strap

1. Lift the fl_lp on the h_md strap _md separJte the" Velcro strip.

2. Insert your hand so your fingers can comfort_bly reach the buttons.

3. Adiust the strap to fit snugly.

4. Refasten the strap, Jnd f\)td the fl_lp back down.

Hand strap

Attach the lens cap

['o protect the h'ns attach the pro\ided h'ns cap to the camcorder as shown in the
illustration.

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Attach the power supply

Since" the' batty"W must b_" charged b_f\)r_" it can I)__us_'d the first tim__ you n_'_d to us_" an

AC outlet _) power the camcorde_

1. Plug the, small end of the" pow_'r supply into the I)C IN jack on the camcorch'r.

2. Plug the other end of the power supply into a working AC outlet.

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AC power supply

DC IN jack

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Power switch

button

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Turn on the camcorder

Press in the Lock button wi_ile setting the Power
switch to the desired setting, either _ (automatic) or

[] (manual) record mode, or ffrVl (playback) mode.

The POWER indicator comes on when the camcorder

is turned on.

Automatic recording _ places the camcorder

into AutoShot TM mode. Focus, exposure, iris

control, and whi_ balance are controlled by the
camcorder cluring au_)matic recording.

Manual recording mode [] allows you to
control many of the camcorder's special features,

including accessing the menus and se_ing the
clock.

Notes:

Many special effects don "t operate in

AutoShot mode (see pages 89-92 for

more information).
The camcorder automatically turns off to

save battery power if you leave it in
record-standby mode for more than five
minutes. To turn it back on, set the
Power switch to OFF,then back to
automatic or manual record mode.

Set the LIGHT switch to AUTO

Slide the" video LIGH [' switch to AU'FO. In this
setting, th(" vich'o light automatically turns on when

more light is n_'_'ch'd.

LIGHT switch

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Insert a cassette tape

Mini_'NTSC

Mini DV Cassettes

This camcorder is designed to
work exclusively with digital

vide{) cassettes. Only cassettes
marked with a Mini DV logo can

be used with this unit. Also keep
in mind that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital
media formats.

Cassette Mini DV
holder _ tape

1. Make, sure the camcorder is conn_,cted to a

2. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power

3.

4. Insert a Mini I)V tape with the arrow on the

5. Push on the area marked PUSH HERE until the

power supply.

switch to N (automatic record).

Slide and hold the OPENiEJEC [' switch in the
direction of the arrow then pull the cassette

holder cover {)pen until it locks. Be careful not

to touch the inside of the cassette holder as you

may hurt yourself.

tape facing down and the tape window facing

OUt.

Note: Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in

the position that allows recording. If not,

slide the tab. Some tapes have removable

tabs. If the tab has been removed, cover the
hole with adhesive tape.

cassette holder locks into place. (PAU57Zappears
on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.)

Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. _ait until it recedes completely

Cassette

holder

cover

before closing the cassette holder cover.

6. Close the cover until it firmly locks into pktce.

important: If the battery is low, you may not
be able to close the cassette holder cover Do

not apply force Replace the battery with a
fully charged one or connect the power

supply.

Notes;

You can't open the cassette tape holder
unless a power supply (battery or AC) is

attached.

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LCD monitor

Viewfinder

MENU dial

Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder
to see what's recording

Using the LCD monitor

1. R_'mow' the" l_'nscap.

2. Open the monitor 90 from the camcorder
body. (The viewfinder turns off.)

3. Tilt the monitor 180" fi)rward or 90" down as
required for convenient viewing while
recording.

4. To adjust the brightness of the LCI) monitor,
rotate the MEN[} dial.

Notes:

Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness

does not affect the recorded image on
the tape.

When the LCD monitor opens more
than 25; the viewfinder automatically
turns off. When the LCD monitor is

closed, the viewfinder automatically

turns on.

Using the viewfinder

1. R_,movc the" h'ns cap.

2. Close the monitor.

Note: If the monitor is open more than 25;
the viewfinder turns off.

3. Acljust the" vi_,xvfincler it) a comfortabl_" position.

4. Raise the viewfinder tip and turn the eyepiece
focus control to adjust the f\)cus of the

Eyepiece focus
control

viewfinder for your vision.

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Start recording

1. R_'move the" h'ns cap.

2. Open the LCI) monitor or raise the viewfinder.

3. Set the VIDEOiDSC switch to VIDEO.

4. Press in the Lock button and set the Power switch

5. Press and release the Recording Start/Stop button

buttorl

Power switch

6.

Play your recording

11 Op_ql the" LCI) monitor or raise the" vi_'wfinch'r.

2. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

to N (automatic record). (The POWER indicator
COITtes on.)

to start recording. (REC ppeas 1 t m viewfinder
or LCI) monitor but won't be recorded).

When finished recording, press and release the
Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording. Tim camcorder is now in the record

pause mode. (INUSE appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCI) monitor.)

3. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to 12T¢1. (['he POWER indicator comes on.)

I

Playback buttons on top of

the camcorcler include:

Stop

Rewind (4<D

Play/Pause (1_/I _

4. Press 44 (Rewind button) to reverse the tape to the
beginning. When rewound completely, the
camcorder automatically stops.

5. Press IWII(Play/Pause button) to start playback.
View tim recording using the LCI) monitor or

viewfinder.

6. Press • (Stop button) when finished playing the

Fast Forward (b!_)

tape.

Notes:

Sound will play back if the LCD monitor is
open or closed. To adjust the volume, use the

Zoom Lever (also labeled VOL - +).

More information about using the LCD
monitor and viewfinder can be found on

pages 24-2_

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Power switch

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Turn off the camcorder

1. Set the Power switch to OFF.

2. Close the LCI) monitor.

Powering the Camcorder

You can power your camcorder with a battel T or AC
power.

Charging the Battery

1. Set the Power switch to OFF.

2. Raise the vi_,wfinder.

3. Slide the battery into the back of the camcorder.

Make sure the arrow diagram on the battery
points down so that the contacts on the batte W

and CalTtcorder matclL

Important: If the battery pack is attached in
the wrong position, a malfunction may occur

4.

Plug the small end of the power supply into the
I)C IN jack on the camcorder and the other end

into an AC outlet. (The CHARGE indicator
blinks.)

5.

When the CHARGE indicator stops blinking but
stays on, charging is finished. Make sure the

Power switch is set to OFF, then unplug the
power supply from the AC outlet and flom the

CalTtcorder.

Important: Before detaching the power
source, make sure the camcorder's power is
turned off. Failure to do so can result in a
camcorder malfunction,

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Removing the Battery

I{ais_"the' vi_'wfinch'r, slkh" the' BX]'. h'ELEASE switch
and pull out the batte W pack.

BAT RELEASEswitch

Notes:

If a protective cap is on the battery,

remove it before use or charging.
When charging a battery for the first

time or after a long storage period, the
CHARGE indicator may not come on.

Remove the battery and try again,
Charge the battery in temperatures

between 50_and 90 °Fahrenheit (10-35 °
Celsius),

Charging times are based on a fully
discharged battery and vary depending

on ambient temperature and battery
conditions,

Notes."

If you store a partially charged battery
for a long period of time, its

performance is reduced,

During charging or discharging, the
camcorder can't be operated,

Charging and discharging isn't possible if
the wrong type of battery is used.

If the battery operation time remains
extremely short even after having been

fully charged, the battery is worn out

and needs to be replaced. Please
purchase a new one,

Tip

Before extended use, it is
recommended that you prepare

enough battery packs to cover 3
times the planned shooting time.

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Approximate charging time

Battery | Char_lg Time

247800 l appro×. 90 min.

Approximate recording time (in minutes)

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247800 75, (40 _) 6 , (3_3*)

* when the video light is on

Note: Recording time is reduced significantly when you use the Zoom or Record-
Standby modes repeatedly or when you use the LCD monitor repeatedly,

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Battery Level Icon

The battery lexel icon appears in the xiewfinder or

LCI) iqnonitor and reveals the amount of' power le_ in
the rechargeable battetT.

Note: The battery level icon is not recorded
on the tape,

This icon appears when the batte W is fully charged.

The icon changes to show that youxe used some of the batteD: s power.

As you use more of the battery s power, the icon changes again.

This batteW icon flashes in the viewfinder or LCI) monitor when the batte W

power is almost gone. The camcorder rams ofT' automatically after a f'_'w seconds.

Chapter_ 17

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Battery Care and Storage

After repeated charging and use, I)atte W life gradually decreases. Wh(ql op_q'ation
time is too short to be useful, the batte_T should be replaced.

If the batte W pack becomes too hot, remove it from the camcorder and let it coot

down.

Do not short the batte_T's terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modif)' the batte_T. There are no user_serviceable
parts inside.

tse the batte_T only with specified adapter/chargers and camcorders.
Throwing the battel T into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat over 149F (65C)

could be hazardous.

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Using the Power Supply

The poxv_q supply attaches to the' camcorder and lets you power it directly from standard
household power. The pow_q" supply operates on 100 240 volts, 50/60 Hz.

1. Plug the small end of the power supply into the DC IN jack on the camcorder.

2. Plug the other end of the power supply into a working AC outlet (100 240V,
50i60Hz).

Caution: Only use the power supply provided with this unit. Using other power
supplies might damage the unit,

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AC power supply

DC IN jack

Removing the power supply

i. Mak_ _ sure the' Power switch is set to OFF.

2.

I nplug the power supply flom the AC outlet.

3.

I nplug the small end of the power supply flom the I)C IN }ack on the camcorder.

Important: Before detaching the power source, make sure the camcorder's power
is turned off. Failure to do so can result in a camcorder malfunction.

Using an Optional Plug Adapter in Foreign Countries

An optkma] plug adapter might he required in some countries.

i. Plug the power supply's plug into the AC plug adapter.

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

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Using the Shoulder Strap

['he c_lmCOlder's shoulder str;_p is designed to let you c_tri T the c_lmer_{ fi-orn your
sl_lllclel _mcl when re_Ldy bring the c_Lmcorder to shooting position in one ciuick

iTtovelq-lent.

i. Following the illustrx_tion, thre_td the str_tp through the eyelet.

2. Folc| the strx_p b_tck ttnd thre_td it throuqb the buckle.

3. Repeat the procedure to ttt_tch the other end of the str_tp to the other eyelet loc_ttec|
under the h_mcl strolls. M_Lke sure the str_p is not twisted.

Caution: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, you should close the
LCD monitor and rotate the viewfinder down. This helps prevent possible damage to
the monitor or viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move. Make sure
the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder.

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MENU dial

Power switch

0

button

Setting the Date and Time

You need to set tile date and time bef\)re it can be

displayed.

Date and time infk)rmation is recorded onto tl_e tape
at all times, but i_ display can be _lrned on or off

during playback (s_!_!pa_ 105)

1. Press in the Lock button while setting tile Power
switch to [] (manual record). O'he POWER
indicator comes on.)

2. Press in the MEN[] dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

3. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DISPIAK
Press in tim MEN[] dial to select it. (The Display

Menu appears.)

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight CZOCKAL)]_
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The month

is highlighted.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to change tim montt_.
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (['he date is

highlighted.) Repeat to input the day, year, hour
and minute.

Note: The internal clock momentarily stops

while you are entering the dateltime
information. It resumes once you finish

6. When finished, press in the MENU dial twice to
exit.

Note: To make the date and time appear in

the camcorder's display or on the TV, see

page 105.

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Important; A separate internal battery is
used for the time and date Under normal

conditions, this battery should last for 10

years or more If you should need to replace

it, see your nearest RCA authorized service

cente_

Chapter _ 21

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MENU dial

Power switch

button

Setting the Tape

Recording Speed

You need to select the tape recording speed for the
quality of recording you want.

1. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

2. Press the MENUdial in. CFheMain Menu
appears.)

3. Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight CAMI!7_A
Press in the MEN[] dial to select it. (The Camera

Menu appears.)

4. Rotate tile MENU dial to higlJight RI!C J/IOI)I']
Press in tim MEN[] dial to select it. (The Record

Menu appears.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 57) if you want
the best recording quality, or IJ ) if you want a

lesser quality recording which provides 1.5 times
the recording time as SR Press in the MEN[] dial

to select it.

6. When finished, press in the MEN[] dial twice to
exit.

Note: If the recording speed is switched
during the recording, the playback picture

will be blurred at the switching point.

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Using the Monitors

Chapter Overview:

• Seeing What You Are Recording

• On-screen Icons

Chapter 2

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Seeing What You Are Recording

'lb see what is recording, use either the LCI) monitor or the viewfinder monitor. When
the LCD moni_)r is open more than 25 _, the viewfinder turns off. When you close the
LCI) monitor, the viewfinder rams on.

Using the LCD Monitor

The' camcordcr's LCI) monitor is a miniature color screen that you can use f\)r recording
playback.

1. Open tim LCI) monitor at least 25. The
viewfinder turns off.

180 °

2.

For convenient viewing, the LCI) monitor can
be tiled once it is open 90" from the camera

body. Hit the monitor f'ol_vard up 180 or down
up to 90.

• From a high angle (such as over a crowd)
tilt the monitor down to record.

• From a low angle (such as when kneeling)-
tilt the monitor up to record.

3.

Adjust the brightness ofthe LCD monitor by
turning the bright control (MENU dial). This

doesnt affect the brightness of the recording

you are making.

• "l\lrn the dial toward + to brighten the image.

• l\lrn the dial toward to darken the image.

4.

When finished recording, close the monitor and

lock it into place.

Note: Recording outdoors on bright, sunny

days can make the LCD monitor hard to see.
Use the viewfinder instead.

Cautions

Never force the LCD monitor to rotate completely around. This could damage both

the monitor and/or the camcorder.

When carrying the unit with the shoulder strap, close the monitor to prevent possible
damage to it.

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Viewfinder

Eyepiece focus
control

Using the Viewfinder

The camcorder's viewfinder is a miniature monitor
that displays the picture in black and white. For

convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder tip or

dowI].

Note: When the LCD monitor is open more

than 25_ the viewfinder turns off.

Eyepiece Focus Control

The eyepi_'c_" focus control h'ts you set tlw focus of
the, vi_'wfinch'r f\)r your vision. If"you xw>ar

%_,g]ass_,s you probab]y can opt'raw the camcorch'r
without them.

It is easiest to set the correct fl)cus by focusing on
one of tlm viewfinder's on screen displays. Look

through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus
control fi)r your vision.

Note: The eyepiece focus control does not
affect the focus of the image captured by the

camcordeg

Cautions:

Never force the viewfinder to rotate completely

around. This will damage the viewfinder and/or
the camcorder.

When carrying the unit with the shoulder strap,
put the viewfinder down to help prevent possible
damage to it.

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On-screen Icons

Several displays appear on the LCI) monitor or in tile viewfinder to aid in the operation
of tim camcorder. Although it may look crowded, all of the icons shown bel(_w do not

appear on-screen at the same time. Also, not all screen icons are shown in the illustration.
Refi'r to the icon descriptions that f\)tlow.

Recording Menu Icons Playback Menu Icons

Warning Icons

_ Indicates the amount of power left in the rechargeable battel T.

_ An empty battel)_ icon flashes on screen when the battelT's power is

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almost exhausted.

Missing Cassette: Appears when the [ ower switdl is set to either _ or
[] (automatic or manual record) and no cassette tape is in the

camcorder.

Head Cleaning: HtMD (,ZIMNLXG' 1_2!_1J11_1!7)LSt;' (,ZtM YI.YG

(_'A57,1,277t,2appears if dht is detected on the recording heads. [/se an

optional cleaning cassette to remoxe dirt.

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Condensation: CONI)I_NSATIO_\, OI_I_7¢A27ON I'AgiSEI) 1,1_1,2A,5;1_'WAIT

appears if moisture occurs inside the camcorder. When this icon
appears, remove the tape and wait at least one hour before using the

camcorder again.

TAPE END

DIFFERENT

End of Cassette: Appears when a tape reaches its end during
recording or playback.

Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.

FORMATTED
TAPE

SET DATE/
TIME!

Appears when the date and time is not set. May also occur if the

in_rnal clock batte_ needs to be replaced. See your nearest RCA
authorized service centeE

LENS CAP Covered Lens: Appears briefly aiker the power is turned on to either

automatic or manual record mode and the lens cap is still attached.

MEMORY IS Appears when the memo1 T card is full and taking still images is not
FULL possible.

COPYING
FAILED

Appears if dubbing of copy protected signals is attempted while the

camcorder is being used as a recorder.

Appears in the f\)tlowing cases when dubbing flom a tape to a memory

card:

When the memory card is not installed, full, not formatted, or copy

protected

Appears in the fi)llowing cases when dubbing still images flom the card
to a tape:

D;q/en condensation occurs

When no tape is loaded or a tape in another f\)rmat is loaded

When the erase protectkm tab is set to SAVE

When the tape ends

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MEMORY

CARD!

PLEASE
FORMAT

NO IMAGES Appears when there are no images stored on the memo W card when

STORED the ¸Power switch is set _) F21r_and the VIDEOiDSC switch is set _)

CARD

ERROR!

CHECK
CARD'S
WRITE

PROTEC_ON

SWITCH

E01-E06

Appears if the memory card isn't loaded when you press SNAPSHO ['
while the Power switch is set to _ or [] (automatic or manual record)
and the VIDEOiI)SC switch is set to DSC.

Appears when the memo1T card is not initialized, there is a problem
with the memo W card, or the memo W is corrupt.

DSC.

Appears when the camcorder takes more than 60 seconds to recognize
the memory card. Remove the card and insert it again. Repeat these

procedures until the icon disappears. If the icon still appears, the
memory card has been corruptd.

Appears when you att_,mpt to take still images with a copy protected
memory card installed.

Safe__d: ['be error icons (E01-E06) show what type of malfunction
has occurred. If an error icon and warning appear, turn off tile unit,

remove tim power supply (battery, etc.) and wait a f{'w minutes for the
warnings to dear. If they do, you can resume using tim camcorder. If

the warnings remain, consult your nearest RCA authorized service
center.

Recording and Playback Icons

Auto Date, Date, Time, or Date and Time Icons

DEC 25.01 Indicates the current date and time, and is recorded when it is

11:45AM c sp yec (seepcgelOS)

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Program AE with Special Effects Icons

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SHUTTER
1/60

SHUTTER
1/100

•"_ SPORTS

SNOW

Appears when you select 5HIflTFJ¢ 1/60 to set the shutter speed
/o 1i60th of a second.

Appears when you select 5H{_ITIgJ¢ 1/100 to set the shutter speed
to lilOOth of a second. May reduce flicker in some situations.

Appears when you select SI_ORTSto record fasDmoving action,
such as sporting events.

Appears when you select 3'XOI/', to record scenes in bright
sLirroLind]ngs such as snow.

[] SPOTLIGHT Appears when you select SI_07EIGHTto record scenes in direct

lighting, such as spotlights.

%} TWILIGHT

[] SEPIA

B/W
MONOTONE

Appears when you select TWILIGHTto record scenes at twilight,
fireworks, etc.

Appears when you select SIZI)IAto give your recordings a brown
tone like old photographs.

Appears when you select B/PbMONOTON£ to record scenes in
classic black and white.

CLASSIC

FILM

=_ STROBE

$!-'-1SLOW 4X

Appears when yotl select CIASSI(/Fll)/I to record scenes with a
stow frame, classic movk' fl'd.

Appears when you select STI¢OBIZ to record scenes in a series of
consectltive snaps shots.

Appears when you select 51.01_, 4X to record scenes in dark
lighting.

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-1.'-2SLOW IOX

Appears when you select 5"LO/g, IOX to record scenes in
darker lighting.

ll_ VIDEO ECHO Appears when you select _TZ)EO ls'(_HO to record scenes with

a ghostly fl,el.

M. W. B. (Manual White Balance) Icons

IIh_' icon f\)r the" manual whih' I)alanc_" s_'h'ch'd in the' J/I WB m_qm app_'ars h_'r_'.

\'/

e

MWB

Status Icons

REC

Appears when you select II iZ%lZto record outdoors

sunny day.

A )pe rs x_t e 1 }oc select -/o,* (_;LOUDto record outdoors on

a cloudy day.

Appeuswhenyou select _ HALO(;IJNtorecorciusing

halogen or tungsten lighting.

,/t_X,JJ appears when you select N_A MWB to adjust tile color

t ('mpelatu r('s.

Appears when the camcorder is recording.

i

On a

PAUSE

II

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3O

Appears during record_standby.

Appears when tile camcorder plays a tape.

Appears during play pause.

Appears during fast f'ol_vard and flashes during fk)rward

search.

Appears during rewind and flashes cluring reverse search.

Zoom Icon

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4X W[_I3T

Bright and

Volume Icons

BRIGHT

VOLUME

12 BIT/SOUND1
L[_

Exposure Icon

+3

Iris Lock Icon

+3Bl

Appears when you use the zoom lever.

Appears when you adjust the brightness of the monitor with the
BRIGHT dial.

I)uring playback, the _'01.{_lEicon appears when you adjust the
volume of the speaker with the VOL control (also zoom lever).

Displays the sound mode (either 12 or 16 bi0.

This icon appears when you are adjusting brighmess manually clsing

the EXPOS"IdCE menu.

Appears when the iris is locked.

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Fade and Wipe Icons

Press the FADE/WIPE button to dispI_Ly the icon f\)r the f'_Ldeor xvip__you w_tnt to select.

[]

[]

BW

[]

r--1

[]

[]

[]

Appe_rs when you select white f:_cle.

Appe_rs when you select bI_Lck _cle.

Appe_rs when you select bI_Lck _nd white _Lde.

Appe_rs when you select mos_Lic _cle.

Appe_rs when you select corner wipe.

Appe_rs when you select window wipe.

Appe_rs when you select slide wipe.

Appe_rs when you select door wipe.

Appe_rs when you select scroll wipe.

Appe_rs when you select shutter wipe.

I_P

[]P

lip

l-_--]p

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Appe_rs when you select dissolve wipe.

Appe_rs when you select corner wipe over the previous screen.

Appe_rs when you select window wipe over the previous screen.

Appe_rs when you select slide wipe over the previous screen.

Appe_rs when you select door wipe over the previous screen.

Appe_rs when you select scroll wipe over the previous screen.

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Focus Icons

&4_i

Other

Icons

Steady Pix
Icon

Tape Speed

Icon

SP

Appears when you select shutter wipe over the prevk)us screen.

Appear when you are adjusting focus manually using the FOC75menu.

The icons also flash when the auto focus system cannot operate

properly or you can't acljust the focus any farther.

Appears when you are using Steady Pix _ (s_!_!t)a_e 39)

Indicates what tape speed you have selected (.ST_/l.p)(s_pa#e 22)

Time Code

Icon

TC

Indicates the recorded time code (see pangs, 42)

10:06:20

Time-

Remaining
Icon

120MIN Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape.

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Recording

Chapter Overview:

• Recording Details

• Recording Tips

Chapter 3

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PUSH OPEN
bu_on

MENU dial

Power switch

VIDEO/DSC

switch

button

Recording Details

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Press in the PUSH OPEN button in tim directkm
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

3. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

4.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to [] or [] (automatic record or manual

record mode). (The POWER indicator comes

on.)

5. Open the LCI) monitor or adiust the viewfinder.

6.

Press and release the Recording Start/Stop
butR)n R) start recording. (RI!'(; appears in the

viewfinder or LCI) monitor (but wont be
recorded.))

7.

When finished recording, press and release the
Recording Start/Stop button again to stop

recording. The camcorder is now in the record
pause mode. (I_AUSEappears in the viewfinder
or on the LCD monitor.)

Notes:

If the Record-Standby mode continues
for 5 minutes without performing Zoom

or any other operations, the camcorder's

power shuts off automaticall}_ Set the

Power switch to OFF,and then back to []
or [] to turn the camcorder on again.

To remove the icons from the

camcorder's display during recording, see

page 91.

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Journalistic Shooting

In some situations, diffl, rent shooting angles may
provide more dramatic results. Hold the camcorder

in the desired position and tilt the LCI) monitor in
the most convenient direction. It can rotate 270° (90 °

downward, 180 ° upward).

Zoom lever

Self-Recording

You can even record yourself while viewing your
own image in the LCI) moniR)r. Open the LCD
moniR)r and tilt it upward 180° so that it faces

t'ol_vard, then point the lens toward yourself and start
recording.

Digital and Optical Zooming

You can zoom in and out for close up or wide angle
shots [_y moving the zoom lever on the camcorder.

The camcorder auR)matically focuses at most

distances when zooming. Optical zooming is
possible up to 10 times, and digital zooming allows

up to 400 times normal magnification.

Using the Zoom Lever (Wand T)

"1"OZOOITIin tight (telephoto) or out with" (wide

angle), rotate the zoom lever to either Tor

With telephoto zooming it is possible to capture
images to a maximmn of 400 times normal

magnification. [b do this, the camcorder uses
tcchnotogy to artificially enhance the image.

Optical zoom is the natural, non enhanced
magnification that the camcorder's lens will support.

This camcorder has an optical zoom of 10 times

(10X).

Tip

The further you rotate the zoom
lever, the quicker the zoom action.

When using the zoom lever, an icon appears on
screen to display the approximate zoom ratio.

Notes:

While zooming, focusing may become
unstable. If so, set the zoom while in

record-standby mode and adjust the
image using manual focus (see page

103). Once the focus is set, zoom the

camcorder in or out while recording.
The zoom level icon moves during zoom

Once it reaches the end of the zoom icon
bar, all magnification from that point is

through digital processing.

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PUSH OPEN
bu_on

MENU dial

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Using Digital Zoom

You can use digital zoom to magnify images up to
400 times normal magnification.

1. Press in the PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

2. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

3. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

4. Press in the MEN[] dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5. Rotate the MEN[} dial to highlight CAMI!7_A
Press in the MEN[] dial to select it. (The Camera

Menu appears.)

6. Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight ZOOM Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The Zoom Menu

appears.)

7. Rotate the MEN{] dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MEN[] dial to select it.

8. When finished, press in the MEN[] dial twice to
exit.

Note: During digital zoom, the quality of the
image may suffe_

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button

Power switch

PUSH OPEN
bu_on

MENU dial

Power switch

VlDEO/DSC

switch

button

Using Steady Pix TM

Digital hnage Stabilization minimizes unstable images
caused by camera shake, especially at high
magnifications.

1. Press in the PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

2. Set the VIDEOiDSC switch to VIDEO.

3. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER
indicator comes on.)

4. Press in the MENUdial. {TheMain Menu
appears.)

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MAN_tdL
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Manual

Menu appears.)

6. Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight DIS Press in
the MENU dial to select it. (['he Digital Image

Stabilization Menu appears.)

7. Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

8. When finished, press in the MENU dial twice to
exit.

Notes:

Accurate stabilization may not be
possible if hand shake is excessive, or

when recording the following:

subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes.

dark or dim subjects.
subjects with excessive backlighting.

scenes with movement in various
directions.

scenes with low-contrast

backgrounds.
Switch off stabilization when the
camcorder is mounted to a tripod.

The [_ icon blinks or disappears if image
stabilization can't be used.

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Using the Video Light

'lb brighten the scen_ wh_'n natural lighting is too

dhll the camcorder uses a bui]_in vkh'o light.

You can turn on the' video light at all tim(,s set to

turn on automatica]Iy when the cnmcorder senses

additkma] light is ne_,ded, or turn off ahogether.

Set the LIGHT switch as desired:

OFF Turns off the light.

Video light

LIGHT switch

AUTO Automatically allows the camcorder to

mm on the light when there is
insufficient lighting on the subject.

ON Keeps the light on at all times as long

as the CalTtcorder is turned on.

Video Light Details

Even if the bakery icon (c::::::_)doesn't blink due _)
low battery charge, the calzacorder may turn off

automatically xvh_'n you turn on the video light, or if

the video light is turned on when you start a

recording.

When the LIGH[' switch is set to AUID:

Tim vide<) Iigllt may keep turning on and off

depending on the lighting conditions. If this
happens, manually switch the light to ON or OFF

using the LIGH [' switch.
If the Sports mode and slmtter are turned on, the

vide<) light is likely to stay on.
While in [wilight mode and Night mode, the

light wont actiwm'.

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Notes:

The video light can only be used when the camcorder is on.

Set the white balance to artificial light (_,_) when using the

video light to avoid a "washed-out" look
When not using the video light, turn it off to save battery

powe_

,_ Cautions

Never operate the video light closer than I foot to people or other

objects,

The video light becomes very hot. Do not touch it during use or right
after use. Serious injury may result.

Do not place the camcorder in a carrying case right after using the
light.

Never operate the video light close to flammable or explosive
material.

Consult your nearest RCA authorized service center to replace the
video light.

The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes
after use before the bulb assembly is replaced

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MENU dial

Power switch

button

Time Code Display

During recording, a time code is captured on the
tape. Ehis code confirms the location of the recorded

scene on the tape during playback.

If recording starts from a blank portion of the tape,
tile time code begins counting from 00:00:00

(minutes: seconds: flame number). If recording starts
from the end of a previously recorded scene, the

time code continues from the last time code number.

Note: The time code is automatically set to
00:00:00 when a tape is ejected,

1.

Pn'ss in tlw Lock button whih, s_'tting tlw Pow_'r
switch to [] (manual n'cord). ('lIb{_ POWER
indicator comes on.)

2. Press in the MENUdial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

3. Rotate tile MENU dial to lliglllight Z)ISPIAF
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Display

Menu appears.)

4. Rotate the MENU dial to higlllight TIME C()DE
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Time

Code Menu appears.)

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

6. When finished, press in the MENU dial twice to
exit.

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PUSH OPEN
bu_on

BLANK SEARCH
button

VlDEO/DSC

switch

button

Power switch

Blank Search

Helps you find wh_>re you start recording in the
middk" of a tap_, to avoid time code interruptk)n.

1. Press in ttw PISH OPEN button in the direction

of the arrow and op_ql the LCI) monitor.

2. Set flw VIDEOiDSC switch to VIDEO.

3.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to _ (playback mode). (The POWER
indicator comes on.)

4.

Press BLANK SEARCH. (BLANK SFAI,'CIt appears
and {)links, and the camcorder starts to search.

The tape stops a fi'w seconds befbre the next

blank spot).

To cancel Blank Search, press I.

Notes:

If the current position is at a blank spot,
the camcorder searches in the reverse

direction, If the current position is at a
recorded spot, the camcorder searches in

the forward direction.
If the beginning or end of the tape is

reached during Blank Search, the
camcorder stops automatically.

A blank spot shorter than 5 seconds may

not be detected.
The detected blank spot may be located

between recorded scenes, Before
recording, double check that there is no

recorded scene after the blank spot to
avoid recording over it,

Blank Search doesn't work if HEAD
CLEANING REQUIRED, USE CLEANING

CASSETTEappears when a tape is loaded.

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Recording Tips

'l_) improve picture quality and color reproduction, tl_' to m_ke sure indoor scenes
m'e well lit.

Dont m_ve the camcorder rapidly from side io side while recording. A steady,
gradual pan" avoids blurring and 'jitter".

Use the viewfinder or LCI) 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 as this sound will
be recorded.

Include close ups of individuals when taping fmzaily outings or group functions.

Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more profi'ssional.

Learn to use the special effi'cts/o add variety to your recordings.

Be aware of video and audio backgrounds. Background details barely noticed while
recording may sh<)w up as visual clutter" on your recording. Background noises

(especially ['V sets, radios, household appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) might detract
flom 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. 'lk) add interest, consider recording a familiar or kmdmark scene flom
an unfamiliar wmtage point.

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Playback

Chapter Overview:

• Playback Options

• Choose Your Connection

Chapt÷r 4

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Playbackbuttons

Playback Options

The camcorder s playback f_'atures include displaying

still images and high speed shuttle search. In this
section, youll also learn how R) connect your

camcorder R) a ['V or VCR to see what you've
recorded.

Playback f_'atures (Play, Pause, Fol_,vard, Reverse,
Stop) can be handled using the camcorder's buttons.

Basic Playback

1. Insert a tap_'.

2. Pr_'ss in the" PISH OPEN button in the direction
of the" arrow and op_ql the" LCI) monitor.

3. Set the"VIDEOiDSC switch to ¥'H)EO.

PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

button

Power switch

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4. Pn'ss in the Lock button while setting th_>Pow_'r
switch to r_rvl (playback mode). (The" POWEI,'

indicator comes on.)

5. Press _'/ll (Play Pause button) to start playback.

To stop playback, press • (Stop button).

Press _1_ (Rewind button) to reverse playback
direction, or the _ (Fast Forward button) to

adwmce the tape while in stop mode.

Notes:

If stop mode continues for 5minutes
when power issupplied from a battery,

the camcorder shuts off automatically to
conservepowe_ Toturn the camcorder

on again, set the Power switch to OFF,
then to back to _ (playback mode).

Tips
The playback picture can be viewed

in the viewfinder (with the LCD
monitor shut), on the LCD monitor,
or on a connected TV (see page 50).

You can also view the playback
picture on the LCD monitor with it
flipped over and retracted

When the Power switch is set to
and the LCD monitor is opened at an

angle of 25 °or more, the LCD monitor
switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automatically to save power
If a blank portion on the tape is played

back, the screen may become black This
is not a malfunction.

LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:

• When power is supplied from a
battery _] appears. When power is

supplied through the power supply,

does not appea_

• When a tape isstopped, no icons
appear

BRIGHT dial VOL lever

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

Rotate" the [31,']GHT dial towards + to bright_'n, or to

dark_ql.

Controlling Speaker Volume

Stidc the"Zoom L_'v_'r(VOL +) towards + to turn up
the volume, or towards - to turn down the w)lurne.

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Playbackbuttons

Still Playback Mode

Still playback paus_'s the tap_ _ fi'e_'zing a
single flame.

1. Prt'ss the Play/Pause button _/11 during playback
to fieeze file image.

2. To resume normal playback, press the Play/
Pause button again.

If pause continues for more than a fl'w minutes,
the camcorder may turn off.

After approximately 5 minutes in stop mode, the
power turns off automatically.

Shuttle Search

Shuttle" search alk)ws high-sp_'_'d searching in _'ith_'r
f'olxvard or reverse directions.

1. Press !_!_or _ during playback.

2. To resume normal playback, press _'/11.
I)uring playback, press and hold _ or !_IP. The

search continues as long as you hold down the
button. Once released, normal playback

restllTles.

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A slight mosaic el:fi,ct appears on screen during
shuttle search. This is normal.

I

Playbackbuttons

Frame-By-Frame Playback

Allows f]'amg'-by fl'£llTlt _searching.

1. During playback, press 1,'/11to pause the image.

2. For fk)rward playback, rotate the MENU dial
towards the +. For reverse playback, rotate the

dial towards the .

To resume normal playback, press _'/11 again.

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Choose your Connection

This manual includes inf'ormation f'or some basic types of connections (audio/video,
betow_ and S Video, on the next page). You may also need _) refer to your TV and VCR

user's guides _r specific instructions.

Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Input Jacks

To conn_,ct your camcold_'r to a ['V (or VCR) with audio/vid_'o inputs, you n_'cd to use
the" suppli_'d audio/vich'o cabh,. If your ['V is already conn_'ct_'d to a VCR, attach the'

camcorder to th__ VCR and watch what the' camcorder is recording or playing on the 'I'V_

1. Mak_ _SUl_" a}] units al_" turn_d off b_f_)r_" making any conn_'cfions.

2. Conn_,ct the white plug of the audio/video cabin" to the left A[/I)IO IN iack on the"
TV (or VCR).

TV or VCR

AudioA/ideo cable(supplied)

3. Connect the red plug of the audio/video cable to the right AI I)IO IN iack on the TV

(or VCR).

4. Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN iack on the TV

(or VCR).

5. Open the jack cover on the calz_corder.

6. Connect the other end of the audio/video cable to the AV iack on the calz_corder.

Note: Some VCRs or YVs do not offer both left and right audio jacks. For units with
one audio jack, use the cable's white plug for audio

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TV or VCR

Note; You must also
connect the audio cables

when using an S-video
connection. The S-video

cable only transfers video
information.

®

Connecting to a TV (or VCR) with an S-Video Input Jack

'l_) connect your camcorder to a TV (or VCR) with an S_Video input jack you need to use
an optional S Vkteo cable. If"your TV is aln_ady connected to a VCR, attach the

camcorder to the VCR and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

1. Make sure all units are turned off before making any connectkms.

2. Connect the white plug of' the audk)/video cable to the left AI I)IO IN jack on the
TV (or VCR).

3. Connect the red plug of the audio/video cable to the right A{]I)IO IN jack on the TV
(or VCR).

Note: You won't need to connect the yellow video cable sinceyou will be using the
S-Video cable instead. Just let this plug hang or tie it with a twist tie

4. Open tb__jack cover on tb__camcorder.

5. Conn_ct one' end of the optional S Video cable to the S Vkleo jack on your TV (or
VCR). Then connect the other end of the cable to the S Video jack on the camcorder.

6. Connect the other end of' the audio/video cable to the AV jack on the camcorder.

Note: SomeVCRsor TVsdo not offer both left and right audio jacks. For units with

one audio jack, use the cable's white plug for audio.

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PUSH OPEN
button

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Power switch

button

Playback on a TV (or VCR) with

Audio/Video Input Jacks

I. Turn (m tI_" TV and mn_, it to the, video h_put

chann_'l or turn on th(' VCR and place it in the"

']in_" or 'cam_'ra mode". (If your VCR c|o_'s not
have" a ']in_" or 'cam_'ra mode" consuh fl_" VCR
users guide.) OpcraW fl_" TV as you normally

do to se_, fl_ signal coming from fl/_" VCR.

2.

Press in the P/SH OPEN button in the directkm
of' fl_e arrow and open file LCD monitor.

3.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

4.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
swish '_o playback _ mode. (The POWER

indica'_or comes on.)

5.

Press D,/II.During playback, use the playback
fl'amres (see pa_e 46)

6.

Press STOP when you are finished.

Notes:

It is recommended to use the power
supply instead of the battery pack for

power to achieve uniform playback.
Adjust the TV sound volume to its

minimum level to avoid a sudden burst

of sound when the camcorder is turned
on

If you have a TV or speakers that are not
specially shielded, do not place the

speakers next to the TV as interference
will Occur in the camcorder playback

picture.

To view the picture and sound from the
camcorder without recording, set the

camcorder's Power switch to _ or _,
then set your TV to the appropriate

input mode.

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Dubbing to a VCR

1. Following the, illustration in this chapter, connect the camcorder and the VCIL

2. Press in the PI. SH OPEN button in the direction of the arrow and op_,n the LCI)

3. Set the VII)EOiI)SC switch to VII)EO.

4. Press in the Lock button while setting the camcorder's Power switch to 1'_"1, turn on

the VCR's power, and insert the appropriate tapes in the camcorder and the VCR.

5. Make sure the VCR is in the appropriate AUX mode and the Record Pause mode.

6. lse the camcorder's Play mode to find a spot just before the edit in point. Once it is

reached, press lqll on tile camcorder.

7. When you're ready to start recording, press _/ll on tile camcorder and press tile

appropriate record button on the VCR.

8. When you want to stop recording, press tile VCRs pause button and press _/ll on

the camcorder.

9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 R)r additional editing, then stop the VCR and camcorder

when finished.

Note: If you want to dub still images,play back the images, and instead of doing
the above steps 5through 7,activate the VCR'srecord mode.

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Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder

You can also copy a recording to anotb_,r camcorder wRb a DV jack using an optional DV
caN<

To Use this Camcorder as a Player:

1. Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections.

2. Connect one end of' the optional I)V cable to each digital calz_corder.

3. Press in the P/SH OPEN button in the direction of' the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

4. Set tlm VII)EOiDSC switch to VIDEO.

5. Press the camcorder's _'/11 (Play/Pause button) to start playback.

6. While watching the playback on the monik)r, start the receiving camcorder's record
mode fiom the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording.

It is recommended to use the power supply instead of the battery for uniform
playback.

For digital dubbing, this camcorder can be connected to only one device at a time.

This camcorder can also be used as the recording camcorde_ Once the DV cable is

connected to both camcorders, set the Power switch to _r_ , then press and
release the Record Start/Stop button to record the incoming video signal D_ IN
appears,

If a blank portion or distorted image is played back during dubbing, the process
may stop to avoid capturing problem images,

Even though the DV cable is connected correctly, sometimes the image may not
appear during playback. If this occurs, turn off the power and make connections

again.

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Chapter 5

Digital Still Camera

Chapter Overview:

• Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback

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D_@_aW Still Camera

Digital Still Camera Recording and Playback

%Zhen using the I)igital Still C unera (I)SC) fi'ature, still pictures are recorded on the
ITt(21TtO1)rcard. ['hese still images can then be transferred to a PC, sax ed, and edited using

the included cable and software.

Not only can you choose the pictl.lre quality of your still images, but you also ha_e the
choice of five ways to clisl_}_t_ them, including pin up, frame, full, multi_4, and multi 9.

In this chapter, you'll learn to view, protect, md delete your still images, as well as copy
them from the memory card to a tape and vice versa.

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MENU dial

Power switch

button

Setting the Picture Quality

You can adjust the picture quality of your still images
to fine or standard, depending on what kind of
picture you want. Because standard quality pictures

take up less memory, the camera can store more of
them than in fine mode.

1.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
swish to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

2.

Press the MENI dial in. (The Main Menu
appears.)

3.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight l)S(] Press in
the MENU dial to select it. (The I)SC Menu

appears.)

4.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight QbALH'Y
Pr(_ss in th(>MENU dial to svh, ct it. (The Quality
Menu appears.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight FINP2 if you
want the best picture quality, or S721XDAA'I)if

you want a lesser quality picture. Press in the
MENU dial to select it.

6.

When finished, press in the MENU dial twice to
exit.

Note: The number of storable images
depends on the selected picture quality as

well as the composition of the subjects in the
images and the type of memory card being

used

Approximate Number of Storable Pictures

Memory Card Picture Quality Mode

FINE S72dNI)ARl)

8 MB (optional) 100 200
16 MB (supplied) 200 400
32 MB (optional) 400 800

64 MB (optional) 800 1600

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MENU dial

Power switch

buttorl

Selecting a Snapshot Mode

You can choose from 5 ways to display your digital
pictures, including pin up, frame, full, muhi 4, and
multi 9.

1. Press in the Lock button willie setting the Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

2. Press in the MENUdial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

3. Rotate ti_e MENU dial to higi_Iight CAMkT¢A
Press in ti_e MEN[] dial to select it. (The Camera

Menu appears.)

4. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 5:_iAPMODE
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Snap

Mode Menu appears.)

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MEN[] dial to select it.

6. Press in the MENI dial twice to exit.

Select PIX Ulqo take an image framed like a picture.

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Select FRAMIJ'to take an image within a frame.

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Select F_J.L to take an image with no frame.

Se ect MI_ZJL4 to take four images in a quick
progression (gixing the illusion of mo_ ement) and
place all four images within one shot.

Select M{LTL9 to take nine images in t quick
progression (gixing the illusion of movement) and
place all nine images within one shot.

Note: Images taken in a dark area may
become coarse and lose their true colors

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Taking Still Images

1. R_,movc fl/_" l_'ns cap.

2. Press in tl_e P/SH OPEN button in the direction
of' tl_e arrow and open tile LCD monitor.

3. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

SNAPSHOT button

button

Power switch

4. Press in tile Lock button while setting tile Power
switch to _ or [] (manual record). (The POWER
indicator comes on.)

5. When you're ready to take a picture, press
SNAPSHOT.

Notes:

To delete images, see page 66.
To turn off the shutter sound, see

page 90,

Images taken using digital zoom or in
the Night mode will be taken in the Full

mode only.
If you can't take an image, PHOTO blinks

when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
Some Program AE Special Effects are not

available in Snapshot mode
Digital Image Stabilization mode is not

available in Snapshot mode
You might notice that an image in the

viewfinder may be partially missing while
taking a still image, however, the image

will include the full image
Images are taken in a format based on

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group).

When you use the L CD monitor outdoors
under direct sunlight, the LCD monitor

might be difficult to see. If this happens,
close the LCD monitor and use the

viewfinder instead.

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Normal Playback

The still images you take are automatically

numbered, then stored in numerical oMer on the
memory card. You can view them using the Index

and Slideshow _lres.

1. Make sure the memo1T card is inserted (see page

PUSH OPEN
button

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Power switch

button

2. Press in the P/SH OPEN button in the direction
of' the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

3. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to DSC.

4. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to ffrVl. (An image stored in memo W is

displayed.)

5. To go to the previous picture, press _. 'lb go
to the next picture, press _ll,.

Notes:

When no images are stored in memo04,
the screen is blue.

When the Power switch is set to
and fhe LCD monitor is opened at an

angle of 60 °or more, the LCD monitor
switches on and the viewfinder switches

off automaUcally to save power.
The playback picture can be viewed in

the viewfinder (with the LCD monitor
shut), on the LCD monitor or on a
connected TV (see page 50),

When viewing a picture on a connected
T_, it may jitter slightly.

You can also view the picture on the LCD
monitor with it flipped over and

retracted.
To brighten fhe LCD monitor, rotate the

BRIGHT dial towards +, To darken the
LCD monitor, rotate it towards -.

Don't worry about overwriting your

pictures. New pictures are automatically

stored after the last one you took

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Slide Show

You can automatically look at all the" images ston'd in
m_'moi T in ntlm_'rical orch'r.

1. Make" sun" the m_qnory card is inserted (s_c pa_(_

2. Pr_'ss in the" PISH OPEN button in the direction
of the" arrow and ()p_qa the" LCI) monitor.

3. Set tlw VII)EOiI)SC switch to I)SC

4. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to I"a_. (Air images stored in memoi T is
displayed.)

5. Press _/11(Pkw Pause button) to start the

stideshow.

6. When finished, press • (Stop button).

Index

PUSH OPEN
bu_on

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VIDEO/DSC

switch

Witt_ the Index fi'ature, you can view your still images
in groups of 6. This also alk)ws you to see wifich

picture mode was select_,d fi)r each picture and which
ones are protected against accidental erasure.

1: Index number

The first image taken is index #1. Let's say, for

example, that a total of 10 images arc stored (index
number: 1 to 10) in memoi T. If three images (numbers

2, 4, and 6) are deleted from memow, the remaining
images are automatically moved up to fill any gaps in

the numerical sequence. Therefore, the number of
remaining images is 7, and the new index numbers

range from 1 to 7.

F/S: Picture quality

This icon tells you what the" pictun, quality is of the

imag_'. Th('re ar(" 2 modes availabl(': FIsXiF_and
.S'I24WI)ARl)(s_pagc_ 57). Air is dispkw_,d n_'xt to

images shot in the fine mode, an'S f\)r those shot in
standard mode.

PUSH OPEN
bu_on

VlDEO/DSC

switch

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: Protect icon

Wh_'n an image is protected against accidental
erasure, the padlock icon appears next _) the picWre

quality icon.

Selected Image

The imag_, you have selected is highlightud with a

box. Rotate the MENI dial to move the box to
another image.

Index Playback

1. Make sure the memo1T card is inserted (see pangs,

MENU dial

button

Power switch

2. Press in the P/SH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

3. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to DSC.

4. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to ffrVl. (An image stored in memo W is

displayed.)

5. Press in the MENU dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MEMORY
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Memo W
Menu appears.)

7. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight IXI)kX Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The index of the

images in memol T appears.)

To view an image, rotate the MENU dial to

highlight the desired image and press in the
MENI dial again to select it.

Still Camera

/

JUMP button

Jump Playback

To vi_'w a still image directly by index numb_,r use

the Jump fi'ature.

1. Press the JUMP button during normal playback
(see page 46). (['he Jump Menu appears.)

2. Rotate the MENU dial to enter the index number
of the desired image. Press in the MENU dial to

select it. (The image is displayed.)

3. When finished, press JUMP again to cancel Jump
playback.

Protecting Images

The Protect mode helps prevent images from being

erased. When the padlock icon appears next to the
picture quality icon, that image can't be deleted.

1. Press in the PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

2. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

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Padlock icon

3. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to rifle. (An image sh)red in memo1T is

displayed.)

4. Press in the MENUdial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5. Rotate tile MEN[] dial to highlight 2/IIL_40RE
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Memo1T

Menu appears.)

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight t'R07I!C7:
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The index of

the images in memory appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the image you
want to protect. Press in the MENU dial to select

it. A padlock icon appears on the image. It can't
be deleted now. Repeat this procedure f\)r all

images you want to protect.

The image is no longer
protected.

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8.

When finished, rotate the MENU dial to highlight
I']XIT Press in the MENU dial again to exit.

Important: When the memory is initialized
or corrupted, even protected images are

deleted. If you don't want to lose important
images, transfer them to a PCand save them,

Unprotecting Images

1. Pr_'ss in th__ PISH OPEN button in the' direction
of the" _mow Jnd ()p_n the" LCI) monitor.

2. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to DSC.

3. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to ffrVl. (An image stored in memo W is

displayed.)

4. Press in the MENU dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MEMORY
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Memo W

Menu appears.)

6. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight P1_077!(277
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The index of

the images in memory appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the image you
want to unprotect. Press in the MENU dial to

select it. Cl'he padlock icon disappears fiom the
image.) It can now be deleted. Repeat this

procedure fi)r all images you want to unprotect.

8. When finished, rotate the MENU dial to highlight
I']XIT Press in the MENU dial again to exit.

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PUSH OPEN
bu_on

Still Camera

MENU dial

Power switch

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Deleting Images

You can dol_,Ioyour h_]ag_'s on_ _ at a fim_" or all at

OnCt _.

Deleting Select Images

1. Pr_'ss in tlw PISH OPEN button in the directkm
of tlw arrow and ()p_ql tlw LCI) monitor.

2.

Set tile VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

3.

Press in tile Lock button while setting the Power
swish to g'l_. (An image s_)red in memo_ is

displayed.)

4.

Press in the MENU dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 2/IIZM()RF
Press in tt_e MENU dial to select it. (The Memo W
Menu appears.)

6.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DI']LE7_!.Press
in the MENI dial to select it. (The DKLEJIZmenu

appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENI dial to highlight 51_Zl!'C77Press
in the MENI dial to select it. (The index of the

images in memo W appears.)
Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the image you

want to delete. Press in the MENU dial to select
it. (A red "X" appears on the image.)

9.

When finished, rotate the MENU dial to ;_iEXTat
the top of the screen. Press in the MENU dial to

select it.

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10.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight I,]XKC!,'I_!
Press in the MENU dial again to select it. (The

image(s) are delemd.)

To cancel deleting images, rotate the MENI dial

to highlight CANCtZLand press in the MENI dial
again to select it.

PUSH OPEN
button

MENU dial

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Digi am Camera

Deleting All Images

1. Pl_'ss in th__ PISH OPEN button in th__dir_'ction

of the arrow and op_'n th__LCI) monitor.

2.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

3.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to I_1. (An image stored in memory is

displayed.)

4.

Press in the MENUdial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight MEMOR}i
Press in the MEN[] dial to select it. (The Memo W

Menu appears.)

6.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DlzTE?t£ Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The DE!.E2t,2

menu appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight ALL. Press in

the MENI dial to select it.

g.

Rotate, the MENU dial to highlight l'2Xp2(2_HT£
Press in the MENU dial again to select it. (All

images are deleted.)

button

Power switch

'lk) cancel deleting images, rotate the MENU dial
to highlight CA3/CIZ!. and press in the MENU dial

again to select it.

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the
power (battery or AC) while deleting images.

The card might become corrupt.

Use the power supply instead of the battery
pack to power the camcorder when deleting
images.

Note: Protected images (see pages 64) cannot

be deleted with the above operation. To
delete them, remove protection first.

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PUSH OPEN
button

MENU dial

Still Camera

VIDEO/DSC

switch

Setting the Digital Print Order

Format (DPOF)

Your camcorder is compatible with the DPOF (Digital
Print Order FormaO standard for future printing

services and devices which records infk)rmation
about tile still images you want to print (such as the

number of prints to make).

The I)POF feature can be used one of two ways: by

selecting all still images and requesting one print
each, or by selecting individual images from the

I)POF index screen and requesting up to 15 prints
each.

Printing All Images Using DPOF (One Print
for Each)

1.

Make sure the memory ca_ is inser_d _ee ])a_e

2.

Press in the PUSH OPEN button in tile direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

3.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

4.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to fflg'l. (An image stored in memo1T is
displayed.)

5.

Press in tile MENU dial. CFheMain Menu
appears.)

6.

Rotate tile MENU dial to highlight )/IEMORI /
Press in tile MENU dial to select it. (The Memo1T

Menu appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight I)POF. Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The I)POF Menu

appears.)
Rotate tile MENU dial to highlight ALL Press in

tile MENU dial to select it.

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button

Power switch

9. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight I£XEC!,iE'
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (An image

stored in memo1T is displayed again.)

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'It) cancel selecting all images for I)POF printing, rotate the MENI dial to highlight

CAN(_TZL and press in the MENU dial again to select it.

[k) reset the I)POF print number to zero f\)r all images, select I,'tZSIZTin step g.

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the power (battery or AC) while using
DPOF. The card might become corrupt.

Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorder when
using DPOF.

Notes."

If a memory card saved with your DPOF information is inserted into a DPOF-
compatible printer, the selected images will print automatically.

To print images recorded on tape, copy them to the memory card first (see

page 76).

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PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

MENU dial

button

Power switch

Printing Select Images Using DPOF (Up to 15
Prints Each)

1. Make" sur_" the m_qnory card is inserted (s_c pa_(_

2.

Press in the PISH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

3.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

4.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
swish to fflg'l. (An image s_)red in memo_ is
displayed.)

5.

Press in ti_e MENU dial. O'he Main Menu
appears.)

6.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight 2/IEMC}RY
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Memo W

Menu appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight I)])OF. Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The I)POF Menu

appears.)

Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight 51iLE(_T Press
in the MENI dial to select it. (The index of the

images in memo W appears.)

9.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the image you
want to print. Press in the MEN[] dial to select it.

(The number of prints is highlighted.)

10.

Rotate the MEN[] dial to select the number of
prints (up to 15). Press in the MENU dial to

select it.

11.

When finished, rotate the MENU dial to 3ilsXTat
the top of the screen. Press in the MENU dial to

select it.

12.

Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight I'2XEC!,ll!
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (An image

stored in memo1T is displayed again.)

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'lk) c_ulcel selecting irnJges for I)POE printing, rotate the MEN{ cliJl to highlight

(]AN(_TZI_Jnd press in the MENU cliJl _lg_lin to select it.

'Ik)reset the I)POF print number to zero f\)r Jll irnJges, select RtZSIZTin step 8.

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the power (battery or AC) while using
DPOF. The card might become corrupt.

Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorder when
using DPOF.

Notes:

If a memory card saved with your DPOF information is inserted into a DPOF-
compatible printer, the selected images will print automatically,

To print images recorded on tape, copy them to the memory card first (see

page 76).

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PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

MENU dial

Initializing the Memory Card

This f_'ature allows you to format the memory card

and delete all images (¸including protected ones).

If you want to keep any of the images that are stored
in memory, you need to transfi'r them to a PC and
save them first before initializing the memo W card. If

image data is corrupt, transf_'r is impossible.

1.

Press in tim PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of tim arrow and open the LCD monitor.

2.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to I)SC.

3.

Press in the Lock button while setting tim Power
switch to F:I_. (An image stored in memo1T is

displayed.)

4.

Press in the MENUdial. Cl'he Main Menu
appears.)

5.

Rotate tile MENU dial to highlight MEMORY
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Memo1T
Menu appears.)

6.

Rotate the MENU dial to select igORMAT: Press in
the MENU dial to select it. (The igORMATmeml

appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to select (]AN(]kZ or

I£XE(]iiII_'. Press in th( _ MENU dial to s(q('ct it.

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Power switch

CA3iCEL does not initialize the memory.

I£XI£C!,'ITz' initializes the memo1T. (When
finished, NO ]MAGkN ST_)REI) appears.)

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the
power (battery or AC) while the memory card

is being initialized. The card might become
corrupt,

Use the power supply instead of the battery
pack to power the camcorder when initializing

the memory card.

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Memory card door

Memory card

Inserting the Memory Card

1. Make sure the Power switch is set to OFF.

2.

Carefully turn the camcorder over so that you
are looking at the bottom of the unit. Use your

thumb to slide the memo W card latch in the
direction of the arrow and li_ open the door.

3.

Insert the memory card with the arrow on the
card facing down (this is the end with the
comer cut off one side) and the label facing the
LCD monitor. Be careful not to touch fl_e metal
contacts on the reverse side of the label. Push

the card in fully until it locks in place.

4.

Close the memo1 T card door until it locks into
place.

Notes:

Be sure to only use SD Memory Cards or
MultiMediaCards,

Some brands of memory cards are not
compatible with this camcorde_ Before

purchasing a memory card, consult your

manufacturer or deale_
You need to format a new memory card

before you can use it (seepage 72).

Inserting the memory card

Very important: Never insert/remove the

memory card while the camcorder is turned on.
The memory card may become corrupt or the
camcorder may not be able to recognize it is

installed.

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Memory card door

Removing the Memory Card

1. Make" sur_" the Powor switch is s_'t to OFF.

2.

Carefully turn tim camcorder over so that you
are looking at the bottom of the unit. Use your

thumb to slide the memory card latch in the
direction of the arrow and lift open the door.

3.

Push in the memo1 T card to eiect it and then
pull out the card.

4.

Close the memo1 T card door until it locks into
place.

Very important: Never insert/remove the

memory card while the camcorder is turned on.
The memory card may become corrupt or the

camcorder may not be able to recognize it is

installed.

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PUSH OPEN
button

VIDEO/DSC

switch

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Copying Images from the Memory
Card to a Tape

Your still imag_,s can [)_ copied f_om the" m_'mol T
card to a tap('.

1. Make sure the memory card and a tape are
loaded.

2.

Locate tim spot on the tape where you want to
copy the image. Stop playback at the desired

spot.

3.

Press in the PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

4.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to DSC.

5.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to ffrVl. (An image stored in memo1T is

displayed.)

6.

Select the image you want to copy using Basic
Playback, Index Playback, Slide Show, etc. (se_)

page 46).

7.

While viewing the desired image, press
SNAPSHO 1'. (70 COPY 70 721PE PI/SI]

_SA:AI)SHO T "appears.)

button

Power switch

Press SNAPSHOT. {Tim image is recorded on the
tape.) REC disappears when copying is

complete.

Note: If you press SNAPSHOTwhen the tape's
eraseprotection tab is set to SAVE,COPYING
FAILEDappears.

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PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

MENU dial

Power switch

Copying Images from a Tape to the

Memory Card

Your images can also b_, copied flom a tap_, to the

memo] T card.

1. Make sure the memory card and a tape are
loaded.

2.

Select the Snapshot mode you want the copied
ilTtage to have (seepage 5gq).

Press in the P/SH OPEN button in tim directkm

3.

of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

4.

Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

5.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
swish to IgrVl. (An image s_)red in memo_ is
displayed.)

6.

Press in the MENI dial. {The Vide() Play Menu
appears.)

7.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight VII)EO Press
in the MENI dial to select it. (The Vide() Menu

appears.)

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight COPK Press
in the MENU dial to select it. (The Copy Menu
appears.)

9.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight OA_ Press in
the MENU dial to select it.

Press in the MENU dial twice to exit.

10.

11.

Select a video image to be copied to the
memory card using the playback buttons. When

you find the image you want to copy, press _'/11
to pause the image.

12.

While viewing the desired vide<) image, press
SNAPSHOT. (An arrow blinks while the image is
stored on the memo W card.)

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Notes;

If you press SNAPSHOT without the memory card installed, COPYING FAILED
appears,

If you want to copy a wide-mode image from the tape to the memory card, it
will only be copied as a normal (non-wide) image

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Chapter 6

Viewing and Downloading

Chapter Overview:

• System Requirements for PhotoStudio 2000 ®

• Connecting to a Computer Using the USB Cable

• Connecting to a Computer Using an Optional DV Cable

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System Requirements for PhotoStudio 2000 ®

Windows * PC Requirements

• Windows95 PCwitbavailablc'serialport

• Windows 98 PC with available ISB or serial port (/SB port recommended)

• Windows 2000 PC with available USB or serial port (USB port recommended)

• Windows Me" PC with available USB or serial port (USB port recommended)

• Pentium based or faster microprocessor

• 32 MB RAM

• 50 MB avatable hard disk space

• CI) ROM drive

• Color VGA display

Macintosh ® Requirements

• Mac OS 8.5 or later

• Pov,'er Mac" or iMac (USB compatible)

• 32 MB RAM

• 50 MB available hard disk space

• Available USB port

• CI) ROM drive

• Color VGA display

PhotoStudio 2000 is a registered trademark of ArcSofl, Inc.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other
countri_'s.

Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerMac, and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.

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Connecting to a Computer Using the USB Cable

To transf_'r your stt] imag_,sto your PC or Macintosh you will n_'_d the"supplied USB

cabh' a suitably _'quipp_'d comput_'r with a /SB conn.'erR)n, and the" image transf'_'r/

_'diting sof]wal-_, PhotoStudio 2000.

1. To assure safi'ty, l:_ake sure the camcorder is turned off before making any

coI]IlectJOl]S.

2. Turn on your c(maputer and insert the PhotoStudio 2000 CI) ROM into your drive.

3. Double click the installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions to install the
software. I)O NO[' install the USB I)RIVER CD ROM at this time.

4. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB jack on the camera. Then plug the
other end of the cable into the USB jack on your c(m_puter.

USBjack

USB computer connection

5. Make sure the memol T card is inserted in the canacorder (seepa(qe Z:0.

Note: YOumust already have pictures stored on the memory card in order to
attempt the following steps

6. Pn'ss in the PISH OPEN button in the dir_'ctk)n of' the" arrow and op_,n the" LCD

ITtOnitoIL

7. S_'tth__VH)EO/DSC switch to DSC.

8. Pn'ss in thu Lock button while s_'tting the" Pow_'r switch to 121r'_.(A still il:_age stored

in m_'molT is dispktyed.)

9. Follow the instructions in the next section to install the ISB drivers for your
computer.

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Installing the USB Driver for Windows

Very important: The camcorder must be connected to your computer and turned

on before you install the USBDRIVERCD-ROM. Your computer may not recognize
the camcorder otherwise

1. Ins_'rt the" suppli_d I. SB I)I,']VER CI) I,'OM into your comput_'r's drive'.

2. Wh_'n the Add :'few Elardware Wizard window appears click X_xt to start s_,arching
f\_r the [/SB driver. (The What do you want u indou,s to do?window appears.)

3. Click /Vt_xtto choose the best driver. (A window of check boxes appears.)

4. Choose only the CD ROM drive option and click the :'¢_xtbutton. (Windows finds
the RCA_FOR.INF driver.)

5. Click A:t_xtto install the driver.

6. ISB driver installation is now complete. Click Nt_xt again to finish.

7. Remove the USB I)RIVER CI)q_OM and restart your computer if necessary. Then
f\)tlow the instructions on page 83 to transfi'r your still images.

Note: For OCs,the next consecutive drive letter will beassigned to accessyour still
images For example, if your last remaining drive is E:,drive F: will be assigned.

Installing the USB Driver for Macintosh

Very important: The camcorder must be connected to your computer and turned

on before you install the USBDRIVERCD-ROM. Your computer may not recognize
the camcorder otherwise

Note: Your Macintosh may immediately recognize what driver is needed and start
transferring your still images automatically. If it doesn't, you need to install the USB

driver using the following instructions

1.

Insert the supplied USB I)RIVER CI) ROM into your computer's drive.

2.

Double click on the CD ROM icon, then double click on the Driz't,rfolder.

3.

DouMe click on the icon f\_r your hard drive, followed by the .'{t,stcmFoMt_,_and the

ILvtensions f\_tder.

4. Drag the USB driver icons from the CD ROM into the lixtt_sions fi)tder.

5. Remove the USB I)RIVER CI)q_OM and restart your computer. Then follow the
instructions on page 84 to transf_'r your still images.

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Downloading Still Images to Your Computer

Windows PC

Th(,re are 2 ways you can access your images using USB in Windows: 1) manually
through the Progral_as menu, or 2) by accessing th(' newly assign_'d drive directly.

Important: YOUmust first connect the camcorder to your computer, make sure the
camcorder is on, have pictures already stored on the memory card, and install the

USB DRIVER CD-ROM before you can download your images (see pages 8!-82.)

Programs Menu

1. C]ick tl]( _ Sta_ button in the lower h'fl hand corn(q" of your scre(q].

2. Select t#'ograms, followed by PbotoSudio 2(X)O. I)ouble click PhotoMudio 20(XZ (The

software launches.)

3. In PhotoStudio 2000, select the File menu, fi)llowed by Ope_7.

4. Finally, choose the appropriate drive to access and open your images.

5. When finished, dose the software, then turn off the calzacorder.

Note: YOu can double click a still image to automatically open it in OhotoStudio
2000, If it doesn't open, you must change the software application default your

computer uses to open JPEG files (see Changing the JPEG Default on page 85.)

Direct Drive Access

1. I)oublc click My Computer (The/v 0` (_?Jmpztter window opens, showing you all the
awdlable drives.)

2. Double click the appropriate drive to access and open your ilzaages.

3. When finished, dose the software, then turn off the calzacorder.

Note: YOucan double click a still image to automatically open it in PhotoStudio
2000, If it doesn't open, you must change the software application default your
computer usesto open JPEGfiles (seeChanging the JPEGDefault on page 85.)

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the power (battery or AC) while

downloading still images. The card might become corrupt.

Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorder when

downloading still images.

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Macintosh

Important: YOu must first connect the camcorder to your computer, make sure the
camcorder is on, have pictures already stored on the memory card, and install the

USB DRIVER CD-ROM (if necessary) before you can download your images (see

pages 81-82.)

As soon as you set tim Power switch to _, _NB M_)DEappears on the LCI) monitor
and ACCIiSSIN(} HLlxB'appears as the files are downloaded to your comput_'r.

1. Double click on tim untitl_,ddrive icon on your desktop, followed by the D(2I,*A
f\)tder, and the lOOI_(/ADVfolder.

2. Drag all the still images you want to move to your desktop. (The files are copied.)

3. When finished, drag the u_titlcd drive icon to the trash and disconnect the USB
cable.

4. Close the software, then turn off the camcorder.

Very important:

Never turn off the camcorder or remove the power (battery or AC) while

downloading still images. The card might become corrupt.

Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorder when

downloading still images.

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Changing the JPEG Default

Depending on your system configuration, your still images might not automatically open
in PhotoSmdio 2000. This is because you probably already have another software
progr_m set as the de_ult _) open your images, which are saved in JPEG format. If you

want _) set PhotoStudio 2000 _s the de_tult application _r your images, use file _lk_wing
instructions to change your cornpu_r's JPEG cle_uh.

Windows PC

1. Click tl]__ Start button in the ]owner h'fl ]]_md cornier of your scre_n.

2. Select Programx fl_|]owed Dy S_tHnqs

3. Next select /:older O])tions JIM click th_ _ t?il_, ?:)_)e:stM). Then select,JPl_(}

4. Click l']dit, then click l_tgoto_tl_dio 2000.

Note: There are several variations of JPEG files (JPG, JPEG, etc.), soyou might have
to set PhotoStudio for each of them

Macintosh

1. In the Apple menu, highlight Co_trol l_arl(_/._, folk)wed by /qle l;_x_barl_e.

2. Click the t)(: l£:¢ctg(ltgqe tab (if it isn't Mre;My selected) JIM select ,]P]'](;.

3. Click (]l)(l_q_,. then select tqgotoStz_dio 2(XX).

Note: There are several variations of JPEG files (JPG, JPEG, etc.), so you might have
to set PhotoStudio for each of them

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Connecting to a Computer Using an Optional DV Cable

'Ik> transfbr your videos and still images that are on the tape to your PC or Macintosh, you
will need an optional I)V cable, a suitably equipped comput_,r with IEEEI394 connection
(also known as Firewire), a I)V card, and editing software equipped witt_ your computer

or commercially available software. Some newer computers are already equipped with
this connection.

Minimum Requirements

IEEE1394 Firewire compatible PC in_r_ce, DV car& and editing so,ware

IEEE1394 Fir_'wir_" cabh'

Note: YOucan orderan IEEE!394 Firewire cable from the accessoriessection (see
page 129),

,nal IEEE1394 DV cable

with core filter attached

1. Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections.

2. Connect one end of tile optional DV cable to your camcorder and tile other end to
the computer.

3. Press in the Lock button on the camcorder while setting the Power switch to FJlrVl
(playback mode). (The POWER indicator comes on.)

4. Turn on the computeE open the application you want to use, and refbr to the
software user's guide of the application to transfbr the still images or video.

5. When finished, close the software, then turn off the computer and camcorder.

Notes:

Use the power supply instead of the battery pack to power the camcorde_
The date/time information can't be transferred to the compute_

For more information on how to download still images or video to your
computer, refer to your DV card software user's guide.

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Chapter 7

Advanced Features

Chapter Overview:

* Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment

,, Menu Definitions

• Using the Advanced Features

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Advanced Features

MENU dial

Power switch

button

Using the Menus for

Advanced Adjustment

This camcorder is equipped with an on screen menu

system that simpli_es many of the more detailed
cala_corder settings.

1.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

2.

Press in the MENU dial. The Main Menu
appears.

3.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired
menu (Wipe/Fader, Program AE, W. Balance,

Camera, Manual, System, Display, or I)SC). Press
in the MENI dial to select it. (The desired menu

appears.)

4.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

5.

When finished, press in the MENU dial to exit.

Note: To exit the WipelFader, Program AE,
and VIABalance menus, press in the MENU dial
once. To exit the Camera, Manual, System,

Display, and DSC menus, press in the MENU
dial twice.

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Advanced F++ u s

Menu Definitions

'l'b+' fi)Ilowing charts will h_'lp you D,t ac'quaint+'d with th+' various m+'nus and sore+" brief
d+'finitions of th+'ir f+'a/ur+'s. For more d+'taih'd +'xplanation r+'f+'r to th+" corr+'sponding

S_ctions.

Main Menu

_,X+'IPE/FADER

PROGRAM AE
W. BALANCE

Camera Menu

Tim fi)Ilowing settings are available in both [] and _ (manual and automatic record
modes).

REC MODE Allows you /o set tile recording speed (SP or LP) (seepa,ge 22).

SOUNE 12 BIT Facto W Preset: Enables vide<) recording of stereo sound on four
MODE separate channels.

ZOOM IOX The optical zoom limit. When 10X is set, digital zoom is not used.

SNAP Ref'vr to Snapshot (seepa,_e 5?,').
MODE

Refi'r/o Fade/Wipe Effi'cts (seepage 94).
Refi'r/o Program AE with Special Effi'cts (see page 97).
Refbr/o Wlfite Balance Adjustment and Manual White Balance

Operation (,veepa,ges 104 70_.

16 BIT Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.

40X Factory Preset: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally

processing and magnif)dng images, zooming is possible fiom 10X

(the optical zoom limit),/o a maximum of 40X digital magnification.

400X Allows you to use tile I)igital Zoom. By digitally processing and

magnifying images, zooming is possible fiom 10X (the optical zoom
Iimi0, to a maximum of 400X digital magnification.

GAIN OFF Allows you /o shoot clark scenes with no picture brightness
UP acljustment.

AC0C Facto D' Preset: ['be image is bright, but the appearance may be

somewhat grainy.

AUPO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 1/200 see.).

Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. slmtter speed

provides a brighter image than in tim ACG mode, but tim subject's
movements are not smooth or natural. ['be overall appearance may

be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

¢|-'-A is displayed.

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Advanced Features

Manual Menu

The f\J]owing settings are available only in [] (manual record mo&O.

DIS OFF Factory Preset: Refer to lsing Steady Pix _t (s_e_e/)a,g_39).

TELE

MACRO

WIDE OFF Factory Preset: l)oesnk display black bars.
MODE

ON
OFF

ON

CINEMA Allows you to record black bars at the top and bottom of the

Factol"y Preset (OFF) : I sually the distance to a subject where
the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnificatk)n.
Unless there is a distance of more than 1 m (3.3 fl) to the

subject, the tens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto
setting. \Vben set to ON, you can shoot a subject as large as

possible at a distance of approximamly 60 cm (2 ft.).

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
f\)CUS.

scre_qa to produce a cinema lik_ _wide screen effect.

SQUEEZE For 16x9 asp_.ct ratio TVs. Naturally expands the image to fit

WIND OFF Factory Preset: Sound is recorded as normal without prew'nting
CUT wind noise.

ON Cuts down on the noise created by the wind.

System Menu

The f\J]owing settings are available only in _ and [] (manual record mo&O.

BEEP OFF Beeps are turned off and shutter sound is not heard.

BEEP Beeps sound when any operation is p_,rf\)rm_d and shutter

MELODY Factol T Preset: A m_'lody is beard instead of a be_q_ when any

TALLY OFF The tally light remains off at all times.

ON Factory Preset: The tally Iight comes on to indicate the start of

the screen without distortion.

sound is heard while raking sfi]I images.

action is perf\_rmed and shutter sound is heard while taking
still images.

a recording.

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DEMO
MODE

CAM CANCEL Factory Preset: Does not reset all settings to the facto1T presets.
RESET

ON

OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.

EXECUTE Reset all settings to the facto W presets.

Factol)_ Preset: Demonstrates certain functions automatically.
When DP2MO MODE is set to ON and you have exited all

menus, tim demonstration starts. Operating tim Power zoom
lever during the demonstration stops the demonstration

temporarily. If the Power zoom lever is not moved for more
than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will resume.

'lk) cancel the demo mode, rotate tile Power switch to []
(manual record) and press in the MENU dial while the demo

is in progress. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight SYS ['EM.
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (['he System Menu

appears.) Rotate the MENU dial to highlight DEMO MODE.
Then press in the MENU dial to select it. Rotate the MENU dial

to highlight OFt_ Then press in tile MENU dial again to
select it.

Note: When a tape is loaded in the camcorder, the
demonstration is not available.

Display Menu

ON LCD Displays most information from the camcorder s displ_y on the
SCREEN LCI) monitor. "Phi, only info to be displayed on J conn_*cted TV

is the date, time, and time code.

LCD/'IW Factoi)_ Preset: Displays tim infi)rmation from tim camcorder's

display on both tile LCD monitor and a connected 'l'Vi

DATE/ OFF 'l'he date/time does not appear.
"rIME

AUTO

ON

Factol)_ Preset: Displays tile date/time for approx. 5 seconds in
tile following cases:

• When tile Power dial is set from OFF to _ or [].

• When vide() playback starts. ['he camcorder displays tile

date/time when scenes are recorded.

• When tile date is changed during video playback.

The date/time is alw_tys displayed.

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"rIME OFF Factory Preset: Time code is not displayed.
CODE

ON 'l'il_ae code is displayed on the camcorder and a connected TV.

Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

CLOCK Allows you to set the current date and time.

ADJ.

DSC (Digital Still Camera) Menu

Qu_rn _ Allows you to set the desired picture quality mode (fine or

standard).

REC SELECT _ I_1 When images are taken witt_ the VII)EOiDSC switch

set to VIDEO images are recorded to the tape only.

t_l / When images are taken with the VIDEOiI)SC
_ switch set to VIDEO, images arc recorded to

the tape and the memo W card.

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Notes."

The System and Display functions which are set when the Power switch is set to

[] (manual record) are also applied when the Power switch is set to _]_

CLOCK ADJ. only appears when the Power switch is set to [],
The Display settings are effective even when the Power switch is set to _.

Cinema and Squeeze modes are only available when the VIDEO/DSC switch is

set to VIDEO

button

Power switch

NIGHT MODE button

Advanced

Using the Advanced Features

Night Mode

This feature can make dark subjects or areas even

brigllWr than they would be under good, natural
lighting. Although the recorded image is not grainy,

it may look as if it is strobing due to the slow shutter
speed.

1. Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
dial /o [] (manual record).

2.

Press NIGHT MODE. {The Night Mode icon
appears.)

The shutter is automatically adjusted to provide

up to 30 times sensitivity.

The A icon appears beside Rii while the shutter

speed is being automatically ad}usted.

3.

When finished using Night Mode, press the
NIGH[' MODE button again. O'he Night Mode

icon disappears.)

Notes:

During Night Mode, the following
functions or settings cannot be activate&

• Some modes of Program AE and
wipes/fades

• Gain Up

• Steady Pix TM

• The video light when set to AUTO

During Night Mode, it may be difficult to
bring the camcorder into focus, A tripod

may be necessary to prevent this.

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Advanced Features

PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

MENU dial

Fade/Wipe Effects

These efii:cts let you make profl, ssionaI looking

scene transitions. Fade ins or wipe ins work at
recording start, and fade outs or wipe outs work at

recording end.

1. Press in the PUSH OPEN button in the direction
of the arrow and open the LCD monitor.

2. Set the VIDEOiI)SC switch to VIDEO.

3.

Press in tile Lock button xvtlile setting tile Power
switch to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

4.

Press in the MEN[]dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5.

Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight IglI)IUFAI)ER
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The Wipe/

Fade Menu appears.)

6.

Rotate the MEN[] dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MEN[] dial to select it.

7.

Press in the MENU dial again to exit. (['he
corresponding icon fi)r tile wipe/fade you

selecmd appears.)
Press the Recording Start/Stop button to actiwm'

fade in/out or wipe in/out.

Recording
Start/Stop

button

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button

Power switch

To cancel a fade or wipe, select ()/Tb'in step 6.)

Note: Pressing and holding the Recording
StarffStop button allows you to vary the

length for the image during fade in/out or
wipe in/out.

Fades

[] FADER-WHITE

Fades in/out h) a white scr_'_ql.

I-_ FADER-BLACK

Fades in/out h) a black scr_'_ql.

Advanced Fea u s

FADER-B.W

Fades in to a color screen from blad_ and white. Fades out fIom a color scre_,n to blad_
and white.

[] MOSAIC

Gradually turns/'returns the l)icture into/'from a mosaic pattern.

Wipes

[] WIPE-CORNER

Wipes in on n black sc're_n f_'om the upper right to the' lower h'fl corner, revealing the
scene. Wipers out fl'om lower h'fl to upp_r right, h'aving J bl_ck SCl"e_n.

[] WIPE-WINDOW

Wip_,s in on a b]Jck screen fl'om the center of the scre_,n towm'ds the corners, revealing

the scen_. Wipes out fi'om the corners to the center, leaving a black scre_n.

[] WIPE-SLIDE

_ipes in as a black scre_,n moves in f_'om the h'fl to gradually co_cr the image. _ip_'s out
as a new image mo_'s in from right to h'fl.

[] WIPE-DOOR

%Zipes in as the two hahes of t black screen open to the Iefk and right, reve tling the
scene. _iil_es out and the black screen reappears from left and right to cover the scene.

[] WIPE-SCROLL

_ip_'s in from the bottom to the top of a black scre_,n. Wip_'s out fl'om the bottom to the
top, h'a,,ing a black screech.

[] WIPE-SHUTTER

_ip_'s in as t black scre_,n fl'om the' top and bottom, ck)sing over the imag_" like" a shutter.
_ip_s out as a new image, pushing op_n the black scre_n _crtically fl'om the center.

I_IP DISSOLVE

[Ihe new scene gradually app_alS as the oM on_ _ gradually disapp_alS.

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WIPE-CORNER

['h__ new scene wipes in o_cr the pre_ious on_ _ fl'om the upper right comer to the lower

]eft corner.

lip WIPE-WINDOW

Fhe next scene gradually wipes in from the center of the screen toward the corners,
covering the previous scene,

WIPE-SLIDE

I'he next scen_, gradually wip_,s in o_er the pl"e_ious scene from the right to the left.

IOIP WIPE-DOOR

['h__ pre_ Jous scene wipers out fl'om the center to the right and left, like a door being

pushed op_ql to l"e_'al the next scen_ _.

WIPE-SCROLL

['he new scene wipes in O_T the last on_ _ from the bottom to the top.

IZ' p WIPE-SHUTTER

['h_' new scene wipes in O_T the pre\ious on_ _ flom the center toward the top and
bottom of the SCl-e_ql.

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PUSH OPEN VIDEO/DSC
button switch

MENU dial

button

Power switch

Advanced Fea u s

Program AE with Special Effects

1. Pr_'ss in th__ PISH OPEN button in the direction
of' the" anow and op_ql the" LCI) monitor.

2. Set the" VII)EOiI)SC switch to VII)EO.

3.

Press in the Lock button while setting the Power
swish to [] (manual record). (The POWER

indicator comes on.)

4.

Press in the MENU dial. (The Main Menu
appears.)

5.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight I_I,'O(;RAMAE
Press in the MENU dial to select it. (The

Program AE Menu appears.)

6.

Rotate the MENU dial to highlight the desired
setting. Press in the MENU dial to select it.

7.

Press in tim MENU dial again to exit.

8.

Press the P. AE button to activate the efi'('ct. (The
icon for the effect appears.)

To cancel an ef}'_'ct, press E AE again.

Notes:

Only one mode can be engaged at a
time.

Program AE with special effects can be
changed during recording or during

Record-Standby.
Some modes of Program AE special

effects cannot be used during Night
Mode or with certain Fade/Wipe effects,

P AE button

1/60 SHUTTER

The" shutter sp_'_,d is fixed at 1/60th of a s_'cond.

Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV
screen become narrower.

1/100 SHUTTER

The shutter speed is fixed at 1i100th of a second.
The flickering tt_at occurs when shooting under a

fluorescent light or mercu W w_por lamp is reduced.

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•"K SPORTS

High shutt_'r sp_,_'d ch'arty captur_'s fast moving action.

SNOW

[ s_'fuJ xvh_nl r_'cordb_g sc_'n_s b_ bright surroundings such tls snow, wh_'r_" subj.'ors might
oth('rwis(" app(_ar too dark.

[] SPOTLIGHT

/ sefuI xvh_,n r_'c'ording sc_'n_,s in strong dir_'ct lighting, such as spotlights wh_'r_" subj_'cts
might otherwise appear too bright.

Note: Spotlight has the same effect as -3 using the exposure control

TWILIGHT

Dusk twilight sc_'n_' W fir_'works ctc'. look morn nJtural JIM dramJtic. When 'lwilight

mode' is s_'h'ct_'d:

Auto gain control is turned off.

White' Balance is set to FINE (day mode), but can also be manually changed to
another iTtode (stctcpag(. _1(/4).

Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of 10 m (32 ft.) to infinity. [b fi)cus
when the subject-to camera distance is less than 10 m (32 ft.), use manual focusing

(see pa,_e I(Z_).

[2 SEPIA

Recorded scenes have a brownish tint like old photos. Combine this with the Cinema
mode f\)r a classic look (seepa,_e fX)).

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