RCA CC6392 User Manual

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CC6372/CC6392  
Assistance  
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any  
questions, call:  
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (pages 81-82 )  
Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (page 80 )  
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 67-72)  
Table of Contents  
Assistance ..................................... 3  
First-Time Operation .................. 3  
Recording ................................... 24  
Time-Remaining Display ................ 24  
Select a Tape Length .................... 24  
Power Your Camcorder............. 12  
Adapter/Charger .............................. 12  
Rechargeable Battery ...................... 13  
Charge the Battery ........................ 14  
Battery Level Indicator ................. 15  
Battery Care and Storage .............. 15  
Optional Car Cord Adapter ............. 16  
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder  
to See What You Record............... 26  
Use the LCD Monitor ................... 26  
Use the Viewfinder ....................... 27  
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder  
Displays ....................................... 28  
AutoShot™ Mode ........................... 32  
Five-Second Record Feature ........... 33  
Tally Light ....................................... 33  
Quick Review Feature ..................... 33  
Camera Edit Feature........................ 33  
Flying Erase Head ........................... 33  
MENU/DISPLAY Button ................. 33  
Zooming .......................................... 34  
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T)..... 34  
Digital Zooming ............................ 34  
Tele Macro Zooming.................... 35  
Focusing .......................................... 36  
Auto Focus .................................... 36  
Manual Focus................................ 37  
Date and Time Display ............. 17  
Install the Clock Lithium Cell ......... 17  
Set the Date and Time ..................... 18  
Record AUTO DATE, Date,  
Time, and Title Displays............. 20  
Videocassettes............................. 22  
Erase Protection – Safety Tab ....... 22  
Recording and Playback  
Speeds and Times ....................... 22  
Insert and Remove Cassettes ........ 23  
Cassette Care and Storage............. 23  
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Table of Contents  
White Balance ................................. 38  
Auto White Balance ...................... 38  
Manual White Balance.................. 38  
Exposure Control ............................ 40  
Manual Exposure .......................... 40  
Auto Exposure .............................. 40  
Steady Pix™ Feature....................... 41  
Fade or Wipe In or Out.................... 42  
P. (Program) AE Button................... 44  
16X9 Mode...................................... 45  
Preset Titles ..................................... 46  
Select a Language for the Title ..... 46  
Record a Preset Title ..................... 47  
Self-Timer Recording ...................... 48  
Animation Recording ...................... 50  
Time-Lapse Recording .................... 52  
Tally Light (Turn On or Off) ........... 54  
Demo Mode..................................... 55  
Attach the Shoulder Strap ............... 56  
Recording Tips ................................ 57  
Traveling Tips ............................ 66  
Optional Accessories.................. 67  
Using the Optional AC088  
Tripod .......................................... 69  
Order Form for Camcorder  
Models CC6372 and CC6392 ..... 71  
Trouble Checks .......................... 73  
Specifications.............................. 77  
Clean the Camcorder ....................... 78  
Clean the Camcorder’s Lens ........... 78  
Clean the Camcorder’s LCD  
Monitor ........................................ 78  
Clean the Camcorder’s  
Viewfinder ................................... 78  
Proper Care and Storage.................. 79  
Things to Avoid ............................... 79  
Customer Assistance and  
Service.................................... 80  
Limited Warranty ...................... 81  
Index ........................................... 83  
Information to User ................... 89  
Use the LCD Monitor or  
Viewfinder for Playback.............. 58  
To Play Back a Tape...................... 59  
Playback Features........................... 60  
Position the Tape ........................... 60  
Visual Search ................................ 60  
Stop-Action Pause......................... 60  
Time Counter ................................ 61  
Tracking ........................................ 61  
Use the Cassette Adapter................. 62  
Playback on TV (or VCR)  
with Audio/Video Inputs ............. 64  
2
First-Time Operation  
Assistance  
This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record. Refer to  
the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.  
Assistance  
The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.  
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...............800-283-6503  
Customer Service................................... 800-336-1900  
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376  
First-Time Operation  
1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.  
• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship  
or store your camcorder.  
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any  
are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.  
WARNING: NICKEL  
CADMIUM BATTERY  
MUST BE RECYCLED  
OR DISPOSED OF  
PROPERLY.  
Model CC6372  
Model CC6372* or Model 6392* Rechargeable Nickel  
Model CC6392  
Rechargeable Nickel  
Metal Hydride Battery  
Part No 244265  
(*Your camcorder may appear slightly  
Cadmium Battery  
Part No FB1260  
different than the one shown.)  
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Caution: Do not use  
this adapter/charger  
Cassette Adapter Battery  
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)  
for any purpose other  
than charging the  
FB1260, or 244265  
battery pack or  
supplying power to  
the camcorder.  
Shoulder Strap  
Part No. ACS091  
AC Adapter/Charger Part No. 244269  
and DC Cable Part No. 244268  
Cassette Adapter  
Part No. 244270  
CAUTIONS: Lithium cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle  
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.  
Clock Cell  
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.  
If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.  
3-Volt Micro Lithium  
Cell – such as CR2025 –  
available from most local  
drug stores and camera  
shops. Use of other cells  
present a risk of fire or  
explosion.  
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or  
chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above  
212°F (100°C), or incinerate.  
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +  
and – sides of the cell.  
(continued on next page)  
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First-Time Operation  
2. Attach the adapter/charger.  
To AC 100-240,  
50/60 Hz  
DC In Jack  
DC Cable  
Adapter/  
Charger  
DC OUT  
Jack  
Since the battery must be charged  
before it can be used the first time,  
attach the adapter/charger to the  
camcorder.  
• Connect the other end of the DC  
cable to the DC in jack on the  
camcorder as shown above.  
• Plug the adapter/charger’s plug  
into an operating outlet.  
• Connect one end of the DC cable  
to the DC OUT jack on the  
adapter/charger.  
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.  
LENS  
• Lift the flap on the  
handstrap and separate  
the velcro strip.  
COVER  
Control  
Handstrap  
• Insert your hand, adjust  
the strap to fit snugly,  
refasten the strap, and  
close the flap.  
Handstrap Velcro  
Strip (Under Flap)  
4. Rotate LENS COVER control to open lens cover.  
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First-Time Operation  
5. Insert a tape.  
Tape Wheel  
Tape Window  
EJECT Switch  
PUSH Here to Close  
Cassette Compartment  
• Open the LCD monitor at least 60˚  
before opening the cassette holder.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape  
window facing out.  
• Slide the EJECT switch.  
The cassette holder opens  
automatically.  
• Press on the area labeled PUSH  
until the cassette holder locks  
into place.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
6. Select a recording speed.  
SP/SLP  
Button  
recording time (20 minutes with a  
TC-20 tape).  
Select SP or SLP recording speed.  
Press and hold the SP/SLP button to  
select a recording speed. The tape  
speed you select (SP or SLP)  
appears in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
• SLP – Extended play provides  
three times the recording time as  
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20  
tape). SLP has slightly more  
picture noise in normal playback.  
• SP – Standard play provides the  
best picture, but the shortest  
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(continued on next page)  
First-Time Operation  
7. Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA AUTO/OFF/VCR)  
switch to CAMERA AUTO.  
POWER Switch and  
Indicator  
• The power indicator lights and the  
camcorder enters record-pause.  
appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor  
when the camcorder is in record-  
pause.  
mode. In the AutoShot™ mode,  
the focus, exposure, and white  
balance are automatically  
controlled by the camcorder.  
Many of the special effects do not  
operate in this mode. Details on  
page 32.  
• The position of this switch tells  
the camcorder whether you want  
to record (CAMERA MAN or  
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power  
off (OFF), or play back tapes  
(VCR).  
• CAMERA MAN allows you to  
control many of the special  
features of the camcorder.  
• The camcorder automatically  
turns off if it remains in record-  
pause for five minutes. Set the  
POWER switch to OFF and then  
back to CAMERA.  
CAMERA AUTO places the  
camcorder in the AutoShot™  
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First-Time Operation  
8. Use the Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record  
You can see what you record on the color LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When  
the LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder is automatically turned off.  
When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.  
To enable both you and the person you’re recording to see what’s being recorded,  
you can rotate the LCD monitor completely around 105˚ so the front of the monitor  
faces the person you’re recording. The viewfinder turns on automatically when  
you turn the LCD monitor all the way around so it faced forward.  
Electronic  
Viewfinder  
Eyepiece  
Focus  
Control  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Also Bright Control)  
LCD Monitor  
Use the LCD Monitor  
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to  
adjust the focus of the viewfinder  
for your vision.  
• Make sure the monitor is open  
at least 60˚. The viewfinder  
turns off.  
You can tilt the monitor 180˚ up or  
90˚ down for convenient viewing.  
Eyepiece  
Focus  
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
adjust the brightness of the image  
in the monitor.  
Control  
180°  
Use the Viewfinder  
• Close the monitor. If the monitor  
is open more than 60˚, the  
viewfinder turns off.  
Electronic  
Viewfinder  
• Adjust the viewfinder for a  
comfortable viewing position.  
(continued on next page)  
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First-Time Operation  
9. Select a tape length.  
MENU/DISPLAY  
Button  
+
PUSH  
POWER Switch and  
Indicator  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Push In)  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
1. Set the POWER switch  
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.  
to CAMERA MAN.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button  
to display the menu in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
TAPE LENGTH  
T20  
T30  
T40  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
EXIT  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the type of tape you are  
using.  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
• Select T20 for a tape with 20  
minutes or less recording time  
in SP.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight TAPE LENGTH.  
• Select T30 for a tape with 30  
minutes recording time in SP.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
• Select T40 for a tape with 40  
minutes recording time in SP.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice  
to select the tape length and  
remove the menus.  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
• Details are on pages 24-25.  
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First-Time Operation  
LENS  
COVER  
Control  
TALLY  
Light  
REW  
Button  
STOP Button  
PLAY/PAUSE Button  
Power Indicator  
POWER Switch  
Thumb  
Trigger  
• Press REW  
to rewind the tape.  
10. Start and stop recording.  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back  
the tape.  
• Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA AUTO.  
• Press STOP when you are finished  
playing back the tape.  
• Press and release the thumb trigger  
REC  
to start recording.  
appears in  
Details on LCD monitor and  
viewfinder playback are on  
pages 58-59.  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor, and the tally light lights  
while the camcorder is recording.  
• Press and release the thumb trigger  
again to stop recording. The  
camcorder is now in the record-  
12. Set the POWER switch to  
OFF to turn off the  
camcorder.  
pause mode.  
appears in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
The power indicator turns off.  
13. Close the LCD monitor and  
lens cover.  
11. Play back what you have  
recorded.  
• Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
(continued on next page)  
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First-Time Operation  
14. Review camcorder operating controls.  
FADES  
Button  
P. (Program)  
AE Button  
SEARCH R and F  
Shoulder Strap  
Attachment Ring  
Buttons (Also REW  
and FF  
Buttons)  
STOP Button  
PLAY/PAUSE Button  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Also Bright and  
Volume Control)  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
SP/SLP Button  
(Also COUNTER R/M Button)  
Shoulder  
Strap  
Attachment  
Ring  
EJECT Switch  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
Cassette  
Compartment  
LCD Monitor  
PUSH Here to  
Close Cassette  
Door  
(continued on next page)  
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First-Time Operation  
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)  
5SEC. REC  
Button  
Zoom Lever  
Speaker for  
Playback  
STEADY PIX  
Button  
Thumb Trigger  
BATTERY  
RELEASE  
Lever  
Service Port  
(Located Under  
Cover)  
This connector is  
for use by  
qualified service  
personnel only.  
POWER Switch  
and Indicator  
LENS  
COVER  
Control  
Tally  
Light  
Attach Adapter/Charger’s  
DC Cord (DC In Jack  
Located Under Battery) or  
Rechargeable Battery Here  
Lens  
Handstrap  
Microphone  
A (Audio) and V (Video) Jacks  
(Behind Small Cover)  
Clock Cell Battery  
Compartment  
Threaded Tripod  
Mount Hole  
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Power Your Camcorder  
Power Your Camcorder  
Adapter/Charger  
The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder  
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240  
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the  
camcorder or recharge the battery.  
To AC 100-240,  
50/60 Hz  
DC In Jack  
Adapter/  
Charger  
DC Cable  
DC OUT  
Jack  
Attach Adapter/Charger  
Remove Adapter/Charger  
1. Connect one end of the DC cable to  
the DC OUT jack on the adapter/  
charger.  
1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the  
wall outlet.  
2. Remove the DC cable from the  
adapter/charger and camcorder.  
2. Connect the other end of the DC cable  
to the DC in jack on the camcorder as  
shown above.  
Using an Optional Plug Adapter  
3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into  
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,  
50/60Hz).  
An optional plug adapter might be  
required in some countries.  
CAUTION: Do not use this adapter/  
charger for any other purpose other  
than charging the FB1260 or 244265  
battery pack or supplying power to the  
camcorder.  
AC 100-240V  
OptionalAC  
Plug Adapter  
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into  
the AC plug adapter.  
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC  
outlet.  
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Power Your Camcorder  
Rechargeable Battery  
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the  
first time. Initial charging takes approximately 70 minutes for the FB1260 and 140  
minutes for the 244265. When fully charged, the FB1260 supplies approximately 50-  
55 minutes and the 244265 supplies approximately 100-115 minutes of operating time  
– depending on how much you use the monitor, zoom, and pause. Conserve battery  
power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.  
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge  
the battery. It has no other purpose.  
Battery Safety Precautions  
Do not short the battery’s  
terminals.  
Do not attempt to disassemble or  
modify the battery. There are no  
user-serviceable parts inside.  
Use the battery only with  
specified adapter/chargers and  
camcorders.  
Throwing the battery into a fire  
or exposing it to excessive heat –  
over 149˚F (65˚C) could be  
hazardous.  
BATTERY  
RELEASE Lever  
Marker  
Switch  
Attach the Charged Battery  
3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.  
If the DC cable is attached to the  
camcorder, remove it before attaching  
the battery. Also, install the lithium  
clock cell before attaching the battery.  
Details are on page 17.  
The power indicator lights.  
Remove the Battery  
Slide and hold the BATTERY RELEASE  
lever down while removing the battery.  
1. Hook the battery to the side of the  
camcorder as shown above.  
2. Press the battery down until it locks  
into place.  
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the FB1260 battery used in your  
Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are  
participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium  
batteries throughout the United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY  
for information or contact your local recycling center.  
Ni-Cd  
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Power Your Camcorder  
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)  
Hold Battery Flush  
and Slide  
Reference  
Marks  
To AC Wall  
Outlet 100-  
240 Volts,  
50/60 Hz.  
CHG  
(Charge)  
Indicator  
Adapter/Charger  
REFRESH  
Indicator  
REFRESH  
Button  
Caution: When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger, do not turn them  
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.  
Charge the Battery  
6. Remove the charged battery by  
sliding it off the adapter/charger.  
If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUT  
jack on the adapter/charger, remove it.  
7. Attach the charged battery to the  
camcorder.  
1. Align reference mark on battery with  
mark on adapter/charger.  
2. Hold the battery flush against the  
adapter/charger and slide it in the  
direction of the arrow.  
Use the REFRESH Button  
The battery provides increased  
operation time if you “refresh” it after  
five chargings. The refresh feature  
“refreshes” the battery by completely  
discharging it.  
3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC  
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).  
4. If the battery is properly connected,  
the CHG indicator flashes.  
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.  
Note: If you try to charge a battery that  
has not been charged for a long period of  
time, it may take a few minutes for the  
CHG indicator to flash.  
2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH  
indicator lights and the battery  
begins discharging.  
3. When discharging is completed, the  
5. After the battery is charged, the CHG  
REFRESH indicator turns off, and  
indicator stops flashing and lights.  
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Power Your Camcorder  
Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)  
the CHG indicator flashes. The  
battery now charges.  
Battery Care and Storage  
• Recharging takes approximately 70  
minutes for the FB1260 and 140  
minutes for the 244265 depending on  
the battery’s condition.  
4. After the battery is charged, the CHG  
(charge) indicator stops flashing and  
lights.  
5. Remove the battery from the adapter/  
charger.  
• Refreshing takes approximately 3-1/2  
hours for the FB1260 and 7 hours for  
the 244265 depending on the battery’s  
condition.  
Battery Level Indicator  
• After repeated charging and use,  
operation time gradually decreases.  
When operation time is too short to be  
useful, it is time to replace the battery.  
The battery level indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor and  
shows you the amount of power in the  
rechargeable battery.  
• If the battery discharging must be  
stopped in the middle, remove the  
battery from the adapter/charger before  
unplugging it from the AC outlet.  
• If the battery pack become too hot,  
remove it from the charger and let it  
cool down.  
• Let a hot battery cool down before  
attaching it to the AC adapter/charger.  
• When  
appears, the battery is  
fully charged.  
• As the power is used  
appear.  
and  
• When the battery power is almost  
gone, flashes in the viewfinder.  
The camcorder turns off automatically  
after a few seconds. Set the POWER  
switch to OFF to turn off the cam-  
corder before replacing the battery.  
The battery level indicator is not recorded  
on the tape.  
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Power Your Camcorder  
Optional Car Cord Adapter  
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on  
page 67 allows you to power your  
camcorder from the cigarette lighter  
socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts  
12-volts to a 6-volt output.  
Note: Consult the installation and operating  
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for  
complete operating instructions.  
Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to  
be used only with vehicles having  
negative ground electrical systems.  
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with  
this camcorder. Use of any other car  
cord adapter might damage the  
camcorder and void your warranty.  
Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter  
To Cigarette  
Lighter Socket  
Power  
Connector  
Optional DCC08 Car  
Cord Adapter  
1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn  
off the camcorder. The power  
5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter  
plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter  
socket. The power indicator on the car  
cord adapter lights.  
indicator on the camcorder turns off.  
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached  
to the camcorder, remove it.  
6. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to  
turn on the camcorder. The power  
indicator on the camcorder lights.  
3. Hold the bottom of the power  
connector flush against the camcorder,  
and press the connector down until it  
locks into place as shown above.  
Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s  
power is turned off before removing  
the car cord’s plug from the cigarette  
lighter socket.  
4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out  
of the socket.  
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Date and Time Display  
Date and Time Display  
Install the Clock Lithium Cell  
The clock cell indicator  
flashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor when you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or  
needs replacing.  
Clock Cell  
Compartment  
Insert Object Here  
Clock Cell  
to Remove Cell  
Holder  
Clock Cell  
(+ Side Facing Out)  
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off,  
and remove any power supply  
attached to the camcorder.  
4. Place the clock cell holder into the  
clock cell compartment. Be sure to  
insert the holder fully into the  
compartment.  
2. Pull the clock cell holder out of the  
clock cell compartment.  
To Remove Lithium Cell  
3. Insert the clock cell with the “+”  
terminal facing out, and press it in.  
To remove battery, insert a pointed  
nonmetallic object between battery and  
clock cell holder and lift.  
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such  
as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be  
disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause  
burns or personal injury.  
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If  
swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.  
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical  
burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or  
incinerate.  
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short the + and – sides  
of the cell.  
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Date and Time Display  
Set the Date and Time  
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it  
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous  
page before you can set the date.  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY  
Button  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
MAN.  
highlight DATE/TIME.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
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Date and Time Display  
Set the Date and Time (continued)  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
10. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When  
none of the settings are flashing, rotate  
the menu PUSH dial to highlight  
EXIT.  
display the DATE/TIME menu.  
DATE/TIME  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
1999  
JAN  
DATE/TIME  
1
TIME  
PM 12:00  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
1999  
NOV  
18  
TIME  
AM 8:00  
EXIT  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight YEAR. Press the menu  
PUSH dial in. When YEAR starts  
flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
select the year. When the correct year  
appears, press the menu PUSH dial in  
to set the year.  
EXIT  
11. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to  
remove the menus.  
6. Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and  
DAY.  
7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight TIME.  
Notes: If you decide to return the date and  
time to the previous settings while the DATE/  
TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu  
PUSH dial to highlight EXIT, and press.  
Press the menu PUSH dial again to remove  
the menus.  
DATE/TIME  
1999  
NOV  
YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
18  
To display and record the date and/or time, see  
the following pages.  
TIME  
PM 11:00  
EXIT  
8. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When  
the hour starts flashing, rotate the  
menu PUSH dial to set the hour  
including AM or PM.  
9. Press the menu PUSH dial in. When  
the hour stops flashing and the  
minutes start flashing, rotate the menu  
PUSH dial to set the minutes.  
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Date and Time Display  
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays  
You must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on the previous  
pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time.  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record on Your Tape  
1. Attach a power supply and set  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
POWER switch to CAMERA MAN.  
The power indicator lights.  
Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
RETURN  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
AUTO DATE  
DATE  
TIME  
DATE&TIME  
OFF  
RETURN  
EXIT  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight DATE/TIME DISP.  
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Date and Time Display  
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays (continued)  
LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays  
Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu  
NOV 18.99  
AUTO DATE  
AUTO DATE Display  
DATE Display  
AM 10:25:00  
OFF: No Display  
TIME Display  
NOV 18.99 AM 10:25:00  
DATE&TIME Display  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the date/time display you  
want to record  
TIME: The time is displayed and  
recorded.  
DATE and TIME Display: The  
date and time are displayed  
and recorded.  
AUTO DATE: The date is auto-  
matically recorded for approxi-  
mately five seconds and then AUTO  
DATE is displayed whenever:  
OFF: No display is displayed or  
recorded.  
• The date is set or changed.  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial in to select  
the date/time display you want to  
record.  
• This display mode is selected.  
• The tape is changed or the tape  
compartment opened.  
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
remove the menu.  
• This display is selected when-  
ever the POWER switch is set to  
CAMERA AUTO.  
8. Press the thumb trigger to begin  
recording.  
DATE Display: The date is  
displayed and recorded.  
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Videocassettes  
Videocassettes  
Make sure you select good quality tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes  
or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,  
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no  
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not  
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.  
Erase Protection – Safety Tab  
You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,  
just record over it.  
Safety  
Tab  
A. Remove  
safety tab or  
B. Cover hole  
with vinyl tape or  
slide tab to REC ON to  
record over tape.  
slide tab to  
REC OFF.  
Recording and Playback Speeds and Times  
The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play  
(SLP). Select the recording speed by pressing and holding the SP/SLP button.  
The selected speed is displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Listed  
below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C  
cassettes.  
• SP – Standard play provides the  
best picture (less picture noise),  
but the shortest recording time  
(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).  
Recording Time  
Cassette  
TC-20  
TC-30  
TC-40  
SP  
SLP  
• SLP – Extended play provides  
three times the recording time as  
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).  
SLP has slightly more picture  
noise than SP in normal playback.  
This might not be noticeable.  
20 Min. 60 Min.  
30 Min. 90 Min.  
40 Min. 120 Min.  
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Videocassettes  
Insert and Remove Cassettes  
Caution: Insert  
the cassette  
only one way  
with the tape  
wheel facing up  
and the tape  
Tape  
Wheel  
window facing  
out. The  
cassette should  
slide easily into  
the holder. Do  
not force the  
cassette.  
Tape  
Window  
SP/SLP  
Button  
Push Here to  
Close Cassette  
Compartment  
EJECT  
Button  
Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape  
wheel on the side of the cassette in the  
direction shown to remove any slack in  
the tape.  
1. Open the LCD monitor at least 60˚  
before opening the cassette holder.  
2. Slide EJECT. The cassette holder  
opens automatically.  
3. Insert the cassette with the tape wheel  
facing up and tape window facing out.  
Tape Wheel  
4. Press on the area labeled PUSH until  
the cassette holder locks into place.  
Cassette Care and Storage  
• When you are finished with a cassette,  
rewind it, remove it from the  
camcorder, and label it.  
• Keep dust from entering the cassette  
compartment. All dust is abrasive and  
causes excessive wear on the tape and  
the camcorder’s recording or playback  
heads.  
• Store cassettes vertically in their  
protective cases at normal room  
temperatures. Do not leave your  
camcorder or cassettes in a car or  
outdoors for an extended period.  
Excessive heat or cold might damage  
your cassettes.  
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or  
spliced tape.  
• Do not use a cassette if it has been  
damaged or exposed to moisture. The  
tape might jam and/or damage your  
camcorder.  
• Keep the cassette away from strong  
magnetic fields such as electric motors  
and other devices.  
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Recording  
Recording  
Time-Remaining Display  
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape  
speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the  
TAPE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly  
calculate time remaining.  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
SP/SLP Button  
Select a Tape Length  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
MAN.  
2. Press and hold the SP/SLP button to  
INT. TIME  
select a tape speed.  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight TAPE LENGTH.  
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Recording  
Time-Remaining Display (continued)  
--MIN  
(Calculating)  
--MIN  
T30  
Tape Length  
Indicator  
SP  
29MIN  
Tape Speed  
Indicator  
3MIN  
TAPE END  
2MIN  
(Flashing)  
Time-Remaining Display  
in Viewfinder  
1MIN  
(Flashing)  
or on LCD Monitor  
0MIN  
(Flashing)  
6. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the type of tape you are  
using.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
• Select T20 for a tape with 20  
minutes or less recording time  
in SP.  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
• Select T30 for a tape with 30  
minutes recording time in SP.  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
• Select T40 for a tape with 40  
minutes recording time in SP.  
display the TAPE LENGTH menu.  
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to  
select the tape length and remove the  
menus.  
TAPE LENGTH  
T20  
T30  
T40  
EXIT  
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Recording  
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record  
You can see what you are recording on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. When  
the LCD monitor is open more than 60˚, the viewfinder turns off. When you close the  
LCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on. To enable both you and the person you’re  
recording to see what’s being recorded, rotate the LCD monitor completely around  
105˚ so the front of the monitor faces the person you’re recording. The viewfinder  
turns on automatically when you turn the monitor all the way around.  
Use the LCD Monitor  
The camcorder’s LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays  
the picture seen by the camcorder when recording or playing back a tape.  
Cautions: Do not force the  
monitor to rotate completely  
around. This damages the  
90°  
180°  
monitor and/or the camcorder.  
When carrying the camcorder  
with the shoulder strap, close the  
monitor to prevent possible  
damage to the monitor from  
bumping against your body as  
you move.  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Also Bright Control)  
1. Open the LCD monitor.  
• Turn the dial toward + to brighten  
the image.  
Make sure the monitor is open at  
least 60˚. The viewfinder turns off.  
• Turn the dial toward – to darken the  
image.  
2. You can tilt the monitor up 180˚ or  
down 90˚ for convenient viewing.  
4. When you are finished, close the  
monitor and lock it into place.  
Notes: When recording on a bright sunny day,  
the LCD monitor might be hard to see. Use  
the viewfinder.  
• Tilt the monitor down to record  
from a high angle, such as over a  
crowd.  
• Tilt the monitor up to record from  
a low angle, such as when you are  
kneeling.  
The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-  
precision technology. However, there may be  
some tiny black dots and/or bright dots (red,  
blue, or green in color) that appear on the  
screen. These points are a normal result of the  
manufacturing process. These dots won’t  
appear on the video you are recording. Over  
99.99% are operational for effective use.  
3. Adjust the brightness of the image by  
turning the bright control (menu  
PUSH dial). This does not affect the  
brightness of the recording you are  
making.  
26  
Recording  
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What You Record  
(continued)  
Use the Viewfinder  
The camcorder’s viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture seen  
by the camcorder when recording. When the LCD monitor is open more than  
60˚, the viewfinder turns off.  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
Cautions  
Viewfinder  
Do not force the viewfinder  
to rotate completely  
around. This will damage  
the viewfinder and/or the  
camcorder.  
When carrying the cam-  
corder with the shoulder  
strap, put the viewfinder  
down and in to help prevent  
possible damage to the  
viewfinder from bumping  
against your body as you  
move.  
180°  
Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient  
Viewing  
It is easiest to set the correct focus by  
focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-  
screen displays. Look through the  
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus  
control for your vision.  
For convenient viewing, rotate the  
viewfinder up or down.  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
The eyepiece focus control does not  
affect the focus of the picture actually  
recorded by the camcorder.  
The eyepiece focus control lets you set  
the focus of the viewfinder for your  
vision. If you wear eyeglasses, you  
probably can operate the camcorder  
without them.  
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Recording  
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays  
Several displays appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder to aid in the  
operation of the camcorder. You can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY button for  
more than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator, tape-length  
indicator, and tape-remaining display.  
REC  
AT  
SEPIA  
MWB  
PAUSE  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
NOV 18.99  
PM 8:30:03  
AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and  
Battery Level Indicator (  
)
Time  
This indicator shows the amount of  
power left in the rechargeable battery.  
Display the DATE/TIME DISP. menu to  
display AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or the  
Date and Time  
This indicator flashes when the battery  
is almost empty.  
• These displays are recorded when  
they are displayed. If you do not  
want to record one of them, select  
OFF in the menu.  
Cassette Warning  
• The indicator flashes when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and  
there is no cassette in the camcorder.  
Details are on pages 20-21.  
• The  
indicator flashes when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and  
the safety tab is set to REC OFF or  
removed from the cassette.  
P. (Program) AE Button Special Effect  
Indicators  
SEPIA  
This indicator appears when you  
select  
SEPIA to give your  
recordings a brown-tone like old  
photographs.  
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Recording  
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (continued)  
SPORTS  
appears here.  
This indicator appears when you select  
SPORTS to record fast-moving  
action, such as sporting events.  
appears when you select  
:FINE to record outdoors on a  
sunny day.  
SD:SHADOW  
appears when you select  
This indicator appears when you select  
SD:SHADOW to darken the picture  
and reduce glare.  
:CLOUD to record outdoors on a  
cloudy day.  
HZ: HAZE  
appears when you select  
This indicator appears when you select  
HZ:HAZE to soften the picture and  
give it a misty white effect.  
:HALOGEN to record using  
halogen or tungsten lighting.  
MWB appears when you select MWB  
TWILIGHT  
to adjust the color temperatures.  
• Details are on pages 38-39.  
This indicator appears when you select  
TWILIGHT to record scenes at  
twilight, fireworks, etc.  
Status Displays  
The REC indicator appears when the  
camcorder is recording.  
PAUSE  
2 S 1/2000  
This indicator appears when you select  
1/2000 to record faster-moving action  
than the SPORTS mode.  
The  
indicator appears  
during record-pause.  
appears when the camcorder plays  
back a tape.  
NEGA POSI  
appears during play-pause.  
This indicator appears when you select  
NEGA POSI to reverse the colors and  
create a negative image.  
appears during fast forward and  
flashes during forward search.  
Details are on page 44.  
appears during rewind and  
flashes during reverse search.  
Preset Titles  
The preset title selected in the TITLE  
(AT or MT) Tracking Indicator  
menu appears here. It will be recorded  
on the tape when it appears.  
AT appears during automatic tracking.  
MT appears during manual tracking.  
Details are on pages 46-47.  
M. W. B. (Manual White Balance  
Zoom Indicator (4X )  
Indicators)  
The zoom indicators appears here when  
you use the zoom lever.  
The indicator for the manual white  
balance selected in the MWB menu  
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Recording  
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (continued)  
T
30  
5MIN  
SP  
EFFECT  
M 0:00:00  
FADER  
BK  
+03  
BK  
LENS COVER  
15S  
1S  
TAPE END  
BRIGHT – - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - +  
BRIGHT (or VOLUME) Indicator  
These indicators appear during playback.  
EXPOSURE menu. Make sure the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN.  
Details are on pages 40-41.  
The BRIGHT indicator appears when  
you adjust the brightness of the  
monitor with the bright control (also  
menu PUSH dial).  
Fade and Wipe Indicators (  
BK  
FADER)  
Press the FADES button to display the  
indicator for the fade or wipe you want  
to select.  
The VOLUME indicator appears when  
you adjust the volume of the speaker  
with the VOL control (also zoom  
lever).  
BK  
FADER appears for black fade.  
MOSAIC appears for mosaic fade.  
DOOR appears for door wipe.  
SCROLL wipe appears for scroll  
Dew Warning (  
)
The dew indicator appears when exces-  
sive moisture (condensation) has entered  
the camcorder. The camcorder will not  
operate when this indicator appears.  
Place the camcorder in a warm, dry area  
until this indicator disappears.  
wipe.  
Details are on pages 42-43.  
Focus Indicators (  
)
These indicators appear when you are  
adjusting focus manually using the  
FOCUS menu. Make sure the POWER  
switch is set to CAMERA MAN.  
Exposure Indicators (+03)  
This indicator appears when you are  
adjusting brightness manually using the  
• The focus indicators (  
) flash  
when the auto-focus system cannot  
operate properly.  
30  
Recording  
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Displays (continued)  
Tape Length (T30)  
appear when you have  
selected MENU in the FOCUS menu.  
The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)  
selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu  
appears here.  
and  
flash while you adjust  
and flash  
manual focus and  
when you cannot adjust the focus  
any farther.  
• Details are on pages 24-25.  
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or SLP)  
• Details are on pages 36-37.  
Lithium Cell (  
The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP  
button appears here.  
)
Details are on page 22.  
• This indicator appears for a few  
seconds when you turn on the cam-  
corder and the clock cell is missing or  
needs to be replaced.  
Time Counter (M0:00:00)  
The time counter appears during  
playback. It is not recorded.  
• Details are on page 17.  
• An M” appears in front of the time  
Self-Timer, Animation, Time-Lapse,  
and Five-Second Recording Indicators  
counter when memory-stop is on.  
Details are on page 61.  
(
15S and  
5S )  
Time-Remaining Display (5MIN)  
5S appears when you press the  
5SEC. REC button for five-second  
The approximate time remaining on the  
tape is automatically displayed. The  
correct tape length must be set in the  
TAPE LENGTH menu.  
recording. Details are on page 33.  
• The interval time selected for self-  
timer or time-lapse recording (  
15S,  
• Details are on pages 24-25.  
30S, 1MIN, or 5MIN) appears here.  
Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.  
Warnings and Information  
• The recording time selected for  
animation or time-lapse recording  
LENS COVER briefly flashes to  
remind you to open the lens cover.  
(
1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S)  
LENS COVER might flash when the  
camcorder is used in dark areas -- even  
if the lens cover is open.  
appears here. Details are on pages  
50-51 and 52-53.  
Steady Pix™ Indicator (  
)
• TAPE END appears when the end of  
the tape is reached during recording or  
a cassette is inserted with its tape  
already at the end.  
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn  
Steady Pix on or off.  
• The steady pix indicator ( ) appears  
when Steady Pix is turned on.  
• Details are on page 41.  
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Recording  
5SEC. REC Button  
SEARCH R  
Button  
SEARCH F  
Button  
MENU/  
DISPLAY  
Button  
Thumb  
Trigger  
SP/SLP  
Button  
POWER  
Switch  
Microphone  
Tally Light  
AutoShot™ Mode  
• The camcorder automatically  
controls focus, exposure, and white  
balance.  
The POWER switch lets you select  
automatic or manual control of several  
features.  
• The MENU/DISPLAY button and  
To Turn on the AutoShot™ Mode  
menu PUSH dial will not operate.  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
AUTO. The power indicator lights  
and the camcorder enters record-  
PAUSE  
AUTO DATE is selected for the  
date and time display.  
To Turn Off the AutoShot™ Mode  
pause.  
appears in the  
viewfinder.  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
2. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
MAN.  
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Recording  
Camera Edit Feature  
Five-Second Record Feature  
The camera edit feature allows you to  
position the tape when the camcorder is in  
record-pause. Set POWER switch to  
CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN.  
The five-second record feature allows you  
to record for five seconds providing short  
scene transitions.  
1. Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO  
• Press and hold SEARCH R  
to visually search the recorded tape  
in reverse.  
or CAMERA MAN.  
2. Make sure the SP/SLP switch is set to  
SP. Press and hold to change.  
• Press and hold SEARCH F  
to visually search forward on the  
recorded tape.  
3. Press 5SEC. REC to display  
5S in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
4. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording. The camcorder records for  
five seconds and enters record-pause.  
Release the button to return the cam-  
corder to record-pause at that point on  
the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording at this point.  
To Turn Off the Five-Second Record  
Mode  
Flying Erase Head  
1. Press the 5SEC. REC button to  
A separate erase head is mounted on  
the spinning headwheel (hence the term  
“flying”). This allows you to make clean  
edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow  
noise” that might occur at the beginning  
or the end of recordings.  
remove  
LCD monitor.  
5S from the viewfinder or  
Tally Light  
The tally light lights when the camcorder  
is recording. The tally light flashes during  
self-timer and time-lapse recording.  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
The tally light must be set to ON in the  
TALLY LAMP menu. See page 54 for  
details.  
Press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY  
button for more than one second to  
remove or display the battery level  
indicator, tape-length indicator, and tape-  
remaining display in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor.  
Quick Review Feature  
Press and release SEARCH R  
when  
the camcorder is in record-pause to  
review the last few seconds of a record-  
ing. The POWER switch must be set to  
CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN.  
The camcorder plays back the last few  
seconds of the recording, returns the tape  
to its previous position, and returns to  
record-pause.  
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Zooming  
You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the  
zoom lever on the camcorder. The camcorder automatically focuses when you  
zoom at most distances. Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 50 times.  
To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet. Turn on the TELE  
MACRO feature in the menu. You can record a small subject at a distance of  
approximately 23 inches.  
Zoom Lever  
(T and W)  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
POWER Switch in  
(Rotate or Press In)  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
Digital Zooming  
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T)  
Digital zooming lets you zoom up to 50  
times.  
1. To zoom in or out (up to 16 times),  
rotate the zoom lever.  
• To move the lens in the telephoto  
(close-up) direction, rotate the  
zoom lever toward T.  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
• To move the lens in the wide angle  
direction, rotate the zoom lever  
toward W.  
• The zoom level indicator appears in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor during zooming.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
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Zooming (continued)  
3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
• Select ON to turn digital zooming  
display the D. ZOOM menu.  
on.  
• Select OFF to turn digital zooming  
D. ZOOM  
off.  
ON  
OFF  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
turn digital zooming on or off and  
remove the menus from the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
EXIT  
Notes: As the zoom level increases, the  
picture gradually becomes less sharp. Digital  
zooming is recommended mainly for special  
effects.  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight OFF or ON.  
Tele Macro Zooming  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
MAN.  
display the TELE MACRO menu.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
TELE MACRO  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
EXIT  
INT. TIME  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight ON or OFF and press the  
dial in.  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
• Select ON if you want to record a  
small subject within approximately  
23 inches.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight TELE MACRO.  
• Select OFF for normal zooming.  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
turn tele macro zooming on or off and  
remove the menus.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
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Focusing  
The camcorder adjusts focus automatically under normal conditions.  
You might need to focus manually under certain conditions.  
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PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
Auto Focus  
During auto focus the camcorder  
focuses on the object located in the  
center area of the viewfinder.  
monitor indicates the auto-focus system might  
not operate correctly due to low  
illumination, low or no contrast, repeated  
patterns, or two subjects at different  
distances overlapping.  
• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
AUTO to turn on the auto focus  
feature. No focus indicator appears  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
Use tele macro zooming when  
recording a subject close to the  
lens or the camcorder may  
zoom out to focus.  
Notes: The low-contrast indicator  
The lens must be clean for the camcorder to  
focus accurately.  
(
) in the viewfinder or LCD  
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Focusing (continued)  
Manual Focus  
6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or  
farther away.  
You might need to focus manually under  
certain conditions.  
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to  
focus on a subject farther away.  
flashes while you are adjusting the  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
2. Rotate the zoom lever to T to zoom in  
on the subject and center the subject  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
focus and  
flashes when you  
cannot adjust the focus any more.  
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
focus on a subject nearer.  
3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
flashes while you are adjusting the  
focus and flashes when you  
cannot adjust the focus any more.  
7. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
remove the menus.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
Notes: To return to auto focus, select  
AUTO in the FOCUS menu or set the  
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.  
Conditions Requiring Manual Focus  
RETURN  
• When recording a subject through a  
window.  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the FOCUS menu.  
• When recording a subject having a  
close foreground and a background that  
is far away.  
FOCUS  
AUTO  
MANU  
• When recording in low-light situations.  
• When recording two subjects at  
different distances that overlap in the  
same scene.  
• When the subject is not in the center of  
the scene.  
EXIT  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight MANU and press the dial in.  
appears in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. The focus is  
locked at this point.  
• When recording a scene with fast  
motions, like a tennis swing.  
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White Balance  
Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by  
adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene  
you record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance.  
You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain conditions, such as  
recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a  
predominantly red or brown object outdoors.  
Zoom Lever  
(T and W)  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
Auto White Balance  
Manual White Balance  
During auto white balance, the camcorder 1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
adjusts the white balance.  
MAN.  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
AUTO to turn on the automatic white  
balance feature. No indicator appears  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
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White Balance (continued)  
M.W.B.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
AUTO  
:FINE  
:CLOUD  
:HALOGEN  
MWB  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Note: Connecting your camcorder to a  
color TV monitor may be helpful when  
making white balance adjustments.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight M. W. B. and press the dial  
in to display the M.W.B. menu.  
A.Point camcorder at a white, flat  
object such as a piece of white  
paper.  
M.W.B.  
AUTO  
:FINE  
:CLOUD  
:HALOGEN  
MWB  
B. While MWB is highlighted, press  
and hold the menu PUSH dial  
until MWB starts flashing.  
The MWB indicator flashes  
while the camcorder is adjusting  
white balance and stops flashing  
when it is ready to record.  
EXIT  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the white balance you want  
to use.  
Note: To change the tint for special  
recording, substitute colored paper for  
white. The white balance is  
• No indicator appears when you  
adjusted based on the color.  
select AUTO white balance.  
• Select  
:FINE when recording  
Red paper – deeper green  
Blue paper – orange  
Yellow paper – deeper purple  
outdoors on a sunny day.  
• Select  
:CLOUD when record-  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
select a white balance and remove the  
menus.  
ing outdoors on a cloudy day.  
• Select  
:HALOGEN when  
recording using halogen or tungsten  
lighting.  
Notes: To return to auto white balance,  
select AUTO in the M.W.B. menu or set the  
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.  
• Select MWB when shooting  
subjects with different color  
temperatures and adjust the white  
balance as follows:  
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Exposure Control  
The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to  
CAMERA AUTO. The camcorder adjusts brightness automatically under  
normal conditions. You might need to adjust brightness manually when  
the background is too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.  
STEADY PIX  
Button  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
Auto Exposure  
MAN.  
The camcorder adjusts the iris for  
the best possible picture during  
auto exposure.  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
AUTO to turn on the automatic  
exposure feature. No indicator  
appears in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
Manual Exposure  
You may need to adjust exposure  
manually under certain conditions, such  
as those listed on the next page.  
RETURN  
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Exposure Control (continued)  
Steady Pix™ Feature  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight EXPOSURE, and press the  
dial in to display the EXPOSURE  
menu.  
The steady pix feature corrects slight  
shaking of images during some recording  
modes.  
• While zooming in on a distant subject.  
• When recording an approaching small  
subject.  
EXPOSURE  
AUTO  
MANU  
• When recording while walking or  
riding in a vehicle.  
• When recording through a vehicle’s  
window.  
EXIT  
To Use the Steady Pix™ Feature  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight MANU (manual) and press  
the dial in. The exposure indicator  
(00) appears.  
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn  
steady pix on. The steady pix indicator  
(
) appears in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor.  
5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or  
bright subject. The exposure you  
select appears.  
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn  
the steady pix feature off. The steady  
pix indicator ( ) disappears.  
• To brighten the image, rotate the  
menu PUSH dial up. You can  
adjust the exposure to +06.  
Notes: Turn steady pix off when using a  
tripod.  
There is a small change in the picture size  
when using steady pix.  
• To darken the image, rotate the  
menu PUSH dial down. You can  
adjust the exposure to –06.  
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if  
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the  
following:  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to  
select an exposure and remove the  
menus.  
• 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.  
Notes: To return to auto exposure, select  
AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the  
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.  
Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure  
• When recording with a bright back-  
ground or reverse lighting.  
• When recording with a very dark  
background or very bright subject.  
• When recording a reflective natural  
background — such as a beach or  
when skiing.  
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Fade or Wipe In or Out  
You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in  
and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears. The speed of  
the fade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder.  
FADES  
Button  
To Fade or Wipe In or Out  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
• Select  
DOOR wipe to have the  
MAN.  
scene wipe in with a black screen  
moving from the center out to the  
side or wipe out moving from the  
side into the center.  
2. Repeatedly press the FADES button.  
The indicator for the fade or wipe you  
select will appear.  
• Select  
SCROLL wipe to have  
the scene wipe in with a black  
screen from the bottom to the top  
or wipe out from the top to the  
bottom.  
FADER  
BK  
• Select OFF if you do not want to  
BK  
fade or wipe in or out.  
3. Press the thumb trigger to start or stop  
recording. The camcorder fades in or  
out of the scene.  
Note: The screen becomes slightly reddish if  
fade is used with the sepia feature.  
• Select  
out to/from a black screen.  
• Select MOSAIC to fade in and  
out to/from a mosaic effect.  
B
K
FADER to fade in and  
If the haze feature is selected,  
BK  
FADER  
fades in and out from a white screen.  
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Fade or Wipe In or Out (continued)  
LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays  
Repeatedly Press the FADES Button  
FADER  
BK  
MOSAIC  
Mosaic Fade  
Black Fade  
DOOR  
Door Wipe  
Normal Picture (No Fade)  
SCROLL  
Scroll Wipe  
Fade or Wipe In  
Fade or Wipe Out  
1. Press the thumb trigger to pause  
recording.  
1. During recording, repeatedly press  
FADES to select a fade or wipe.  
Note: The last fade or wipe used appears  
the first time you press FADES.  
2. Repeatedly press FADES to select the  
fade or wipe you want to use.  
2. Press FADES to stop recording. The  
Note: The last fade or wipe used appears  
the first time you press FADES.  
picture and sound gradually disappear.  
3. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording. The picture and sound  
gradually appear in place of the blank  
screen.  
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P. (Program) AE Button  
The P. (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects. Press  
the button to select the effect you want. The name and indicator for the effect  
appears briefly and then the indicator remains.  
P. (Program) AE  
Button  
Indicator and Name  
Uses  
Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the  
vintage look of old movies.  
SEPIA  
Use to capture fast-moving action with less blurring. Use  
when playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special  
effects, such as pause or slow motion.  
SPORTS  
Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a  
black mist.  
SD:SHADOW  
HZ:HAZE  
Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white  
effect.  
Use for twilight scenery, fireworks, etc. to make them look  
more natural and dramatic.  
TWILIGHT  
2 S 1/2000  
Sets shutter speed to 1/2000. Use to record faster moving  
action than sports mode with less blurring. Use when  
playing back a recording on a VCR featuring special effects,  
such as pause or slow motion.  
Use to reverse the color (create a negative image).  
NEGA POSI  
OFF  
Use to turn off all special effects.  
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16X9 Mode  
The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings  
compatible with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder  
records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-  
screen effect. This is also known as “letterbox” recording.  
New 16x9 TV Screen  
+
PUSH  
Standard Shape TV Screen  
Menu PUSH  
Dial  
(Rotate or  
Press In)  
Caution: Do not use this mode unless you  
have a compatible 16 X 9 TV. When played on  
a regular TV, black bars appear in the picture.  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
MAN.  
highlight OFF or ON.  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
• Select ON to record 16X9.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
• Select OFF to turn off 16X9.  
RETURN  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight 16X9 and press it in to  
display the 16X9 menu.  
16X9  
OFF  
ON  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to  
turn 16X9 on or off and remove the  
menus.  
EXIT  
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Preset Titles  
The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles. You can also choose  
the language for your titles.  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
Select a Language for the Title  
You can select English, French, or  
Spanish to record your preset titles.  
highlight TITLE LANG. and press the  
menu PUSH dial in to display the  
TITLE LANG. menu.  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
TITLE LANG.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
ENGLISH  
FRENCH  
SPANISH  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
EXIT  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the language you want to use  
to record the preset title, and press the  
dial in to select the language and  
return to the menu.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
select the language and remove the  
menus.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
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Preset Titles (continued)  
Record a Preset Title  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
TITLE  
MAN.  
OFF  
HAPPY BIRTHDAY  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS  
CONGRATULATIONS  
OUR FAMILY  
SOMEONE SPECIAL  
VACATION  
SUPER STAR  
FIRST  
EXIT  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight the title you want to record,  
and press the dial twice to select the  
title and remove the menus.  
RETURN  
6. Start recording. The title you  
selected is superimposed and  
recorded on your tape.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight TITLE.  
To Stop Recording the Title  
AUTO  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
FOCUS  
EXPOSURE  
M. W. B.  
16 X 9  
TITLE  
DATE/TIME DISP.  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. FOCUS is  
highlighted.  
RETURN  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight TITLE and press the dial in  
to display the TITLE menu.  
4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the TITLE menu.  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight OFF and press the dial in  
twice to turn off the title and remove  
the menus.  
.
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Self-Timer Recording  
You can set the self-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene  
when recording begins.  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
To Set the Self Timer  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
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Recording  
Self-Timer Recording (continued)  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight INT. TIME and press the  
dial in to display the INT. TIME menu.  
INT. TIME  
15S  
OFF  
15 S  
30 S  
1 MIN  
5 MIN  
7. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
EXIT  
Note: The tally light flashes. About five  
seconds before recording begins, the tally  
light starts flashing faster. When the  
camcorder starts recording, the tally light  
stops flashing.  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the desired time (15S, 30S,  
1 MIN, or 5 MIN).  
8. To stop self-timer recording, press the  
thumb trigger.  
• Select 15S to delay the recording  
for 15 seconds.  
Note: To turn off self-timer recording  
before it starts, press the thumb trigger  
and set the interval time on the INT. TIME  
menu to OFF.  
• Select 30S to delay the recording  
for 30 seconds.  
• Select 1 MIN to delay the recording  
for one minute.  
• Select 5 MIN to delay the recording  
for five minutes.  
• Select OFF if you do not want the  
camcorder to delay recording.  
5. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
exit the menu.  
6.  
and the amount of delayed  
recording time appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
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Animation Recording  
You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene  
or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as  
cartooning).  
+
PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
To Record Using Animation  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.  
SP appears in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
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Animation Recording (continued)  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight REC TIME and press the  
dial in to display the REC TIME  
menu.  
REC TIME  
5S  
OFF  
1/4 S  
1/2 S  
1 S  
8. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
5 S  
Note: The recording stops automatically  
after the selected period of recording time.  
You might want to take two to five shots of  
the subject in the same position.  
EXIT  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the amount of time you want  
the camcorder to record.  
9. Move the subject and repeat step 8 for  
the desired number of shots.  
Note: Fade does not operate during animation  
• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4  
second.  
or time-lapse recording.  
• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2  
second.  
To Stop Animation Recording  
• Select 1S to record for one second.  
Set the REC TIME in the menu to OFF.  
• Select 5S to record for five seconds.  
• Select OFF if you do not want to  
record for a selected amount of  
time.  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
exit the menu.  
7.  
and the amount of recording time  
appear in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
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Recording  
Time-Lapse Recording  
You can make automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The recording  
shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)  
when it remains focused on an object.  
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PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
MENU/DISPLAY Button  
To Record Using Time Lapse  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
MAN.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
2. Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.  
SP appears in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight INT. TIME and press it in to  
display the INT. TIME menu.  
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Recording  
Time-Lapse Recording (continued)  
• Select 1/4S to record for 1/4  
INT. TIME  
second.  
OFF  
• Select 1/2S to record for 1/2  
15 S  
30 S  
1 MIN  
5 MIN  
second.  
• Select 1S to record for one  
second.  
• Select 5S to record for five  
EXIT  
seconds.  
5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight the desired time between  
recordings (15S, 30S, 1 MIN, or  
5 MIN).  
• Select OFF if you do not want  
to record for a selected amount  
of time.  
8. Press the menu PUSH dial twice to  
exit the menus.  
• Select 15S to delay the recording  
for 15 seconds.  
and the amount of recording time  
• Select 30S to delay the recording  
and  
and the amount of interval  
for 30 seconds.  
time between recordings appear in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
• Select 1 MIN to delay the record-  
ing for one minute.  
• Select 5 MIN to delay the record-  
ing for five minutes.  
• Select OFF if you do not want the  
camcorder to delay recording.  
6. Press the menu PUSH dial in to  
display the menu again. Rotate the  
menu PUSH dial to highlight REC  
TIME and press it in to display the  
REC TIME menu.  
15S  
5S  
9. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
REC TIME  
Note: The camcorder starts and stops  
recording the selected amount of time.  
The tally light flashes with the flash  
speed increasing five seconds before  
recording begins.  
OFF  
1/4 S  
1/2 S  
1 S  
5 S  
Note: Fade does not operate during animation  
EXIT  
or time-lapse recording.  
To Stop Time-Lapse Recording  
7. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight the amount of time you  
want the camcorder to record.  
Set the REC TIME and INT. TIME in the  
menus to OFF.  
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Recording  
Tally Light (Turn On or Off)  
You can turn the tally light on or off using the menu.  
Tally Light  
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PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
To Turn the Tally Light On or Off  
TALLY LAMP  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
ON  
OFF  
MAN.  
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
EXIT  
ON  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to  
highlight OFF or ON. Press the  
MENU dial twice to select ON or  
OFF and remove the menus.  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
• Select ON if you want the tally  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
light to light during recording.  
• Select OFF if you do not want the  
tally light to light during recording.  
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight TALLY LAMP and press it in  
to display the TALLY LAMP menu.  
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Recording  
Demo Mode  
You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENU to have a demonstration of some  
of the camcorder’s features.  
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PUSH  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Rotate or Press In)  
POWER Switch in  
CAMERA MAN  
To Turn the Demo Mode On  
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA  
DEMO  
MAN.  
OFF  
ON  
2. If a cassette is inserted, remove the  
safety tab or set it to REC OFF.  
3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to  
display the menu in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor. D. ZOOM is  
highlighted.  
EXIT  
5. Rotate the MENU dial to highlight  
OFF or ON. Press the PUSH dial  
twice to select ON or OFF and  
remove the menus.  
ON  
D. ZOOM  
OFF  
T30  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
TELE MACRO  
TAPE LENGTH  
REC TIME  
• Select ON if you want the cam-  
corder to demonstrate some of the  
recording features.  
INT. TIME  
TALLY LAMP  
DATE/TIME  
TITLE LANG.  
DEMO MODE  
RETURN  
ENGLISH  
OFF  
Note: Zoom is the only feature that  
operates during the demo mode.  
• Select OFF if you do not want a  
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to  
highlight DEMO MODE and press it  
in to display the DEMO menu.  
demonstration.  
To Turn the Demo Mode Off  
Turn off the camcorder.  
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Recording  
Attach the Shoulder Strap  
The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your  
shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position  
in one quick movement.  
To Attach the Shoulder Strap  
1. If the strap keeper is over a  
double section of the strap,  
slide the strap keeper off  
the end of the strap.  
Replace the keeper on  
the strap between the  
buckle and the end  
of the strap as  
3. Thread the end of the strap back  
through the keeper and buckle  
making sure it is threaded under the  
outer strap. Make sure the strap is  
not twisted.  
Keeper  
shown.  
2. Loop the end of the strap over the top  
of the shoulder strap attachment ring.  
Keeper  
Buckle  
4. Attach the other end of the strap to the  
other shoulder strap attachment ring.  
5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the  
desired length.  
6. Slide both keepers up snugly against  
the shoulder strap attachment rings to  
prevent the strap from slipping.  
Attachment  
Rings  
Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, you may  
find it convenient to close the LCD monitor and rotate the viewfinder down.  
This helps prevent possible damage to the monitor or viewfinder from bump-  
ing 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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Playback  
Recording Tips  
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are  
well-lit. This improves picture quality  
and color reproduction.  
• Fading in and out of scenes makes your  
videos appear more professional.  
• Learn to use the special production  
effects available with your camcorder  
to add variety to your recordings.  
• Do not move the camcorder rapidly  
from side-to-side while recording.  
A steady, gradual “pan” avoids  
blurring and “jitter”.  
• Be aware of video and audio back-  
grounds. Background details barely  
noticed while you are taping may show  
up as visual “clutter” on your record-  
ing. Background noises (especially TV  
sets, radios, household appliances,  
traffic sounds, etc.) might detract from  
the sound you want to record.  
• Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor  
to make sure the camcorder is level  
while recording so that your scene  
isn’t “tilted.”  
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s  
microphone while recording because  
this sound will be recorded.  
• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks  
and scenic attractions. Recordings are  
more interesting if they include people  
and details. “Local color” gives travel  
videos lasting appeal. Consider  
• Include close-ups of individuals  
when taping family outings or  
group functions.  
recording a familiar or landmark scene  
from an unfamiliar vantage point.  
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Playback  
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback  
You can view tapes in the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. You can  
hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker.  
VOL (Volume) Control  
(Also Zoom Lever)  
Eyepiece Focus  
Control  
Viewfinder  
Speaker  
FF  
REW  
Button  
Button  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Button  
STOP Button  
EJECT  
Switch  
Menu PUSH Dial  
(Also Bright Control)  
PUSH  
Button  
LCD Monitor  
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Playback  
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback (continued)  
To Play Back a Tape  
Use the Viewfinder  
• Make sure the monitor is closed  
and locked. The viewfinder  
turns on.  
1. Attach a power supply.  
Attach the adapter/charger, charged  
battery, or optional car cord.  
• Adjust the viewfinder for a  
comfortable viewing position.  
2. Insert a tape.  
• Open the LCD monitor. Open the  
monitor at least 60˚ before opening  
the cassette compartment.  
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to  
adjust the focus of the viewfinder  
for your vision.  
• Slide EJECT switch to the left to  
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to  
open the cassette compartment.  
begin playback.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
• The indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor  
during playback.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape  
window facing out.  
• If necessary, adjust tracking.  
• During playback, use the playback  
features on the following pages.  
• Press on the PUSH button to lock  
the cassette compartment closed.  
6. Press the STOP button when you  
3. Set the POWER switch to VCR.  
are finished.  
The power indicator lights.  
4. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder  
to see what you are playing back.  
Use the LCD Monitor  
• Make sure the monitor is open 60˚.  
The viewfinder turns off.  
• Rotate the monitor to a comfortable  
viewing position (180˚up and  
around or 90˚ down).  
• Adjust the brightness of the image  
by turning the Bright control (also  
menu PUSH dial).  
• Adjust the speaker volume with the  
VOL (volume) control (also zoom  
lever).  
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Playback  
Playback Features  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
Viewfinder  
P.AE and FADES Buttons  
(Also Tracking Buttons)  
REW (Rewind)  
Button  
Button  
FF (Fast Forward)  
STOP Button  
PLAY/PAUSE Button  
EJECT Switch  
COUNTER R/M Button  
POWER Switch  
in VCR  
Position the Tape  
Set POWER switch to VCR and  
forward)  
button for more than two  
press STOP.  
seconds. Release the button to return to  
normal playback.  
• Press and quickly release the REW  
(rewind)  
forward)  
forward the tape.  
button or FF (fast  
button to rewind or fast-  
Stop-Action Pause  
• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE  
to “stop the action” and view one  
frame of the tape.  
• Press STOP to stop the tape.  
Visual Search  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal  
playback.  
• During playback, press and release  
REW (rewind)  
button or FF (fast  
forward)  
button if you want to  
search the tape visually in forward or  
reverse.  
Caution: Pause is designed for momentary  
interruptions and should not be used for an  
extended period of time. If the camcorder  
remains in pause for more than five minutes,  
it enters the stop mode and turns off to  
prevent excessive tape wear.  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal  
playback.  
For brief searching, press and hold  
REW (rewind)  
button or FF (fast  
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Playback  
Playback Features (continued)  
Tracking  
Time Counter  
During playback, streaks may appear in  
the playback picture. Press both tracking  
buttons (P.AE and FADES buttons) to  
activate manual tracking mode. Press  
either button again until the streaks  
disappear. MT appears during manual  
tracking.  
The time-counter display shows the  
actual time elapsed when playing back a  
segment of tape. The memory-stop  
feature helps locate a certain point on the  
tape. Turn memory stop on to stop the  
tape automatically during rewind or fast  
forward when the time counter reaches  
M 0:00:00.  
To Use the Memory-Stop Feature  
MT  
1. Locate the place on the tape you want  
to return to, set the POWER switch to  
VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for  
more than two seconds to reset the  
counter to 0:00:00.  
2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than  
one second to turn the time counter’s  
memory-stop feature on or off. When  
memory stop is on, an M appears  
before the time counter.  
Manual Tracking Indication  
in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor  
Press both tracking buttons again to turn  
automatic tracking back on. AT flashes in  
the viewfinder for a fiew seconds and then  
disappears.  
M 0:00:00  
AT  
Time Counter With Memory  
Stop Turned On  
Auto Tracking Indication  
in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor  
3. Continue to play the tape. When you  
want to return to the place you  
marked, press the STOP button.  
Note: The tracking buttons may have no effect  
on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.  
4. Press REW  
. The tape rewinds to  
the time counter reading of  
M 0:00:00.  
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Playback  
Use the Cassette Adapter  
The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The  
cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other  
standard VHS cassettes.  
Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette adapter into the  
VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.  
Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery  
Battery  
Compartment  
Cover  
1. Remove battery compartment cover.  
Notes: Replace the battery when the load time  
becomes much longer than normal.  
2. Install supplied “AA” battery so  
positive (+) and negative (–) ends  
align properly with (+) and (–)  
terminals in battery compartment.  
Remove the battery from the cassette adapter  
if it is not used for a month or more. This  
prevents possible damage from battery  
leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid  
inside the compartment and replace the battery  
with a new one.  
3. Replace battery compartment cover.  
Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter  
Tape Wheel  
Cassette  
Compartment  
Lid  
EJECT Switch  
1. Before inserting the cassette into the  
adapter, remove any slack in the tape  
by turning the tape wheel on the side of  
the cassette.  
3. Insert the cassette with the tape  
window on the left and facing up.  
Allow the cassette to drop into the  
adapter. Do not force the cassette.  
2. Slide EJECT to the right to open the  
cassette compartment lid.  
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Playback  
Use the Cassette Adapter (continued)  
Load Detector  
4. Gently close the cassette compartment  
lid until it locks into place. Make sure  
the cassette reel area under the adapter  
is free to turn while the cassette is  
loading.  
Caution: If the load detector is still  
extending from the side of the cassette  
adapter after you have attempted to load  
the cassette, loading is not complete. Try  
to load the cassette again. Attempting to  
insert the cassette adapter into a VCR  
with the load detector extending may  
cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR.  
Note: You should hear a whirring sound  
while the tape loads. The adapter’s load  
detector will automatically retract into the  
adapter.  
Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter  
Access Hole  
Caution: Do not touch the  
reels during loading and  
unloading. It could cause  
injury or damage the cassette  
adapter or tape.  
Reels  
2. Use the access hole on the bottom of  
the adapter to push the cassette up and  
remove it from the adapter.  
1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to  
the right. The load detector extends  
from the side and the whirring sound  
indicates the tape is being released  
before the adapter’s cassette  
3. Gently close the adapter’s cassette  
compartment lid.  
compartment lid opens.  
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Playback  
Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs  
To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you  
need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown on page 68. If your TV is  
already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the  
camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.  
Back of  
Mono VCR or  
TV Monitor  
White  
Audio Plug  
Audio/Video  
Output Cable  
(Optional)  
AUDIO  
IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
V (Video)  
Jack  
Yellow Video Plug  
OR  
Back of  
Stereo VCR or  
TV Monitor  
White  
Audio  
Plug  
Y-Adapter  
(Optional)  
A (Audio) Jack  
Audio/Video  
Output Cable  
(Optional)  
L
AUDIO  
IN  
R
VIDEO  
IN  
Yellow Video Plug  
Installation  
1. Attach the white plug on one end of  
the audio/video cable to the AUDIO  
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).  
2. Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO  
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).  
3. Attach the white plug on the other end  
of the audio/video cable to the  
A (audio) jack (located under the  
small cover) on the side of the  
camcorder.  
Notes: If your cable does not have white  
and yellow plugs, attach the same color to  
the audio jacks.  
If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN  
jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled  
MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you  
need a Y-adapter, such as AH25, shown on  
page 68 to hear both channels.  
4. Attach the yellow plug to the yellow  
V (video) jack on the camcorder.  
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Playback  
Playback on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video Inputs (continued)  
Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR  
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to  
TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to  
the video input channel.  
• During playback, use the playback  
features on pages 60-61.  
4. To copy what the camcorder is  
playing, place a blank cassette in the  
VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD  
button.  
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that  
is already connected to TV: Turn  
on VCR and place it in the “line”  
or “camera mode”. (If your VCR  
does not have a “line” or “camera  
mode”, consult the VCR owner’s  
manual.) Operate the TV as you  
normally do to see the signal  
Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature  
is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the  
camcorder enters play-pause when the  
counter reaches M 0:00:00.  
5. Press STOP when you are finished.  
coming from the VCR.  
2. Set the POWER switch to VCR to  
turn on the camcorder. The power  
indicator lights.  
Caution: The unauthorized recording  
of copyrighted material may infringe  
the rights of others.  
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)  
1. A. Camcorder connected directly to  
TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to  
the video input channel.  
2. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.  
Note: Turn the TV’s volume down to  
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by  
feedback.  
B. Camcorder connected to VCR that  
is already connected to TV: Turn  
on VCR and place it in the “line”  
or “camera mode”. (If your VCR  
does not have a “line” or “camera  
mode”, consult the VCR owner’s  
manual.) Operate the TV as you  
normally do to see the signal  
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin  
recording. You can watch what the  
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on  
the TV screen.  
coming from the VCR.  
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Optional Accessories  
Traveling Tips  
Traveling Tips  
• Write down your camcorder’s serial  
number and keep it separate from the  
camcorder when traveling. If your  
camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be  
able to identify it.  
• Make sure you have any plug adapters  
that you might need before taking your  
camcorder to other countries. Consult  
your dealer for advice.  
• Carry your camcorder in a carrying  
case when traveling. See the next page  
for a case designed especially for this  
camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or  
carry bag does not offer the protection  
your camcorder needs. Treat your  
camcorder as carry-on luggage to  
protect it from rough handling.  
• Use extra care to avoid damage to your  
camcorder and accessories when  
operating them at a beach or pool.  
Spray, sand, and dust should be  
avoided. If your lens has been exposed  
to the elements, clean it only with  
proper lens cleaning supplies.  
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Optional Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and adding to  
the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The following pages have a selection  
of accessories to help make your memorable moments look and sound even better.  
These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your  
videos more enjoyable.  
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.  
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free ordering or by  
using the order form on page 71.  
AC201A Soft Carrying Case  
DCC08 Car Cord Adapter  
Do not use any other car cord  
with this camcorder.  
Custom compact soft case designed  
This car cord adapter enables you to  
especially to provide protection and utility operate your camcorder from your car,  
for your compact VHS camcorder and  
most accessories. Rugged fabric lined  
with soft non-abrasive material and  
generous padding. Has three outside  
pockets with storage for lens filters,  
adapters, batteries, and tapes.  
truck, or RV by plugging the car cord  
directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter  
socket. The DCC08 is designed  
specifically to convert power from a  
12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.  
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Optional Accessories  
FB1260 Rechargeable Battery  
CPS91 AC Battery Charger  
The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly  
into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260  
and 244265 camcorder batteries.  
This rechargeable, 1-hour, nickel-cadmium  
battery is designed specifically for long  
life. The FB1260 can be recharged with  
the AC adapter/charger that came with  
your camcorder.  
Because the CPS91 operates on 100-240  
Volts, 50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually  
anywhere in the world. A plug adapter  
might be required in some countries.  
Charging takes approximately seven  
hours for the FB1260 (1-hour battery),  
and 13 hours for the 244265 (2-hour  
battery).  
244265 Rechargeable Battery  
VH83 Audio/Video Cable  
This six foot audio/video cable can be  
used to connect the camcorder to a TV  
monitor or VCR for tape playback or  
copying tapes.  
This rechargeable 2-hour, nickel metal  
hydride battery is designed specifically for  
long life. The FB1260 is a 1-hour nickel  
cadmium battery. The 244265 powers your  
camcorder approximately twice as long as  
the FB1260 (depending on how much you  
use zoom and pause). The 244265 can be  
recharged with the AC adapter/charger that  
came with your camcorder.  
AH25 Y-Adapter  
All specifications and descriptions  
of accessories are subject to change  
without notice.  
This Y-adapter allows you to connect your  
camcorder’s mono audio cable to a stereo  
TV or VCR.  
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Optional Accessories  
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod  
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the  
camcorder steady and produces excellent video results.  
This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt.  
The quick-release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the  
camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to  
26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow for sure footing.  
Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the  
camcorder without falling over. Do not transport the camcorder attached to  
the tripod.  
When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the tripod  
screw into the camcorder’s tripod mounting hole.  
The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than approxi-  
mately three-eighth (3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the  
mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.  
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Accessory Order Form  
To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.  
If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by  
telephone or direct-by-mail.  
United States and Canada Orders  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready  
and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST)  
Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.  
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on  
this order form.  
1-800-338-0376  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit  
card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
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Accessory Order Form  
Order Form for Camcorder Models CC6372 and CC6392  
Description  
Part No.  
AC088  
AC201A  
ACS091  
AH25  
Price  
Qty.  
Total  
Super Lightweight Tripod  
Soft Camcorder Case  
Shoulder Strap  
$ 39.95  
$ 39.95  
$ 12.95  
Y-Adapter  
$
2.95  
AC Battery Charger  
Car Cord Adapter  
Rechargeable Battery (Standard)  
Audio/Video Cable  
Rechargeable Battery (Extended)  
DC Cable  
CPS91  
$ 59.95  
$ 89.95  
$ 49.95  
DCC08  
FB1260  
VH83  
$
5.95  
244265  
244268  
$ 89.95  
$ 28.35  
and  
AC Adapter/Charger  
Cassette Adapter  
244269  
244270  
$ 97.20  
$ 72.75  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $_________  
Sales Tax .......................................................................................................... $_________  
We are required by law to collect the appropriate  
sales tax for each individual state, county, and  
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.  
Shipping and Handling .................................................................................... $  
5.00  
Total Amount Enclosed ................................................................................. $_________  
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.  
Money order or check must be in U.S.  
currency only. No COD or cash.  
Please complete other side also  
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Accessory Order Form  
Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,  
or Discover Card by filling in below  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card  
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Expiration date:  
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Expiration date:  
Copy Number above your name on MasterCard  
IMPORTANT:  
Copy complete account number from your Discover Card  
Expiration date:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
A complete and correct order will  
save you days of waiting.  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
Name:  
Street:  
Apt:  
Zip:  
City:  
State:  
Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.  
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.  
• All accessories are subject to availability.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble Checks  
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without  
the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.  
Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service  
Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the  
simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.  
If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty  
covers and explains how to get service.  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
No power  
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on  
the camcorder. The power indicator lights.  
If using battery, it might need to be recharged.  
If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged  
into a working outlet.  
Won’t record or  
playback  
If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged  
into a working outlet.  
If the dew indicator ( ) flashes on the monitor or in the  
viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until  
the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the  
camcorder.  
Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for  
desired operation.  
There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.  
Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.  
The cassette tape might be broken, try another cassette.  
You might have reached the end of the cassette, try  
rewinding it.  
Won’t playback  
Won’t record  
POWER switch must be set to VCR position.  
Safety tab removed or closed. (See page 22.)  
POWER switch must be set to CAMERA.  
No picture  
Open lens cover.  
Camcorder turns  
itself off  
Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or  
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record-  
pause or play-pause for several minutes, it turns off to  
prevent tape wear.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an “M”  
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder  
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads  
Tape stops during  
rewind or fast  
forward  
M 0:00:00. Press REW  
or FF  
again to continue  
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M  
to turn off the memory-stop feature.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.  
Camcorder remains in  
pause mode  
If the dew indicator ( ) flashes, there is moisture in  
the camcorder. Wait until indicator no longer appears  
before operating the camcorder.  
Dew indicator flashes  
in viewfinder  
Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not  
work under these conditions. Place POWER switch in  
CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.  
Subject not in center of viewfinder (or monitor) or two  
subjects are at different distances. Place POWER switch  
in CAMERA MAN and focus manually. See pages 36-37.  
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.  
Poor auto-focus  
operation  
Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.  
Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.  
Viewfinder displays  
are out of focus  
For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.  
Press P. AE button to select SPORTS or 1/2000.  
See page 44.  
Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the  
exposure manually. See pages 40-41.  
Picture is too dark or  
subject too dark  
Sound is too low or  
distorted  
Subject was too far from camcorder.  
Picture recorded with  
special effect  
• Place POWER switch in CAMERA AUTO.  
Colors do not look  
natural on recording  
Try adjusting white balance. See pages 38-39.  
Title recorded on tape  
Title is recorded when it appears in viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor. Remove the title. See pages 46-47.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
Date and/or time are  
recorded on tape  
Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear  
in the viewfinder or LCD monitor. Remove them  
when recording. See pages 20-21.  
When AUTO DATE is selected (POWER switch in  
CAMERA AUTO), date display is automatically  
recorded when you begin recording or change the  
cassette. See pages 20-21.  
Date and/or time are  
incorrect  
Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing.  
See page 17.  
Date or time might need to be set. See pages 18-19.  
Cannot set REC or  
INT. TIME for  
animation or time-  
lapse recording  
Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder.  
Check tape speed setting. Tape speed must be set  
to SP for time-lapse or animation recording.  
Make sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA  
AUTO to display the menu. See pages 50-53.  
Cannot record at  
Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape  
to start tape running smoothly.  
Use fade-in feature before starting to record at  
beginning of tape  
using animation or  
time-lapse recording  
beginning of tape.  
Tally light does not  
light during  
recording  
TALLY LAMP feature set to OFF in the TALLY LAMP  
menu. See page 54.  
Vertical white lines  
appear when shoot-  
ing bright object  
This might occur when the background extremely  
contrasts with the subject.  
Error number (E01,  
E02, etc.) appears in  
viewfinder  
Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds  
and then connect power source again. If error  
number does not disappear from viewfinder or LCD  
monitor, consult your Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center.  
Streaks in picture  
during playback or  
play-pause  
• Adjust tracking with P.AE and FADES buttons. See  
page 61.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
Bright, crystal-  
Sunlight is directly entering the lens.  
shaped spots appear  
in viewfinder or on  
LCD monitor  
Colored bright spots  
appear on LCD  
monitor  
Black spots or bright spots of light (red, green, or blue)  
might appear on the LCD monitor. These spots are not  
recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit.  
Back of LCD  
monitor is hot  
The light used to illuminate the LCD monitor causes it to  
be hot. Close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder  
to let it cool down.  
Rechargeable  
battery runs down  
sooner than  
If battery has not been used for some time, completely  
drain the battery’s power and recharge it.  
Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is  
recording continuously. You can check your battery by first  
fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock  
and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording  
stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock  
time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes  
of recording time. In practical use, you might not be able  
to record for the full time because the camera uses battery  
power when it is waiting between recordings (record-  
pause) and zooming.  
expected  
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Specifications  
General  
Viewfinder  
CC6372: 0.5" B/W electronic viewfinder  
Power requirement: 6VDC  
Power consumption: CC6372  
Viewfinder on: 6 watts  
LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts  
LCD monitor and Viewfinder on:  
7.1 watts  
CC6392: 0.55" Color electronic viewfinder  
LCD Monitor  
CC6372: 2.5" diagonally measured  
LCD/TFT active matrix system  
CC6392: 3"diagonally measured  
LCD/TFT active matrix system  
Power consumption: CC6392  
Viewfinder on: 6 watts  
LCD monitor on: 6.5 watts  
LCD monitor and Viewfinder on:  
7.1 watts  
Camera Section  
Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager  
Lens: F1.6, f=3.9 to 62.4mm  
16:1 power zoom lens  
50:1 digital zoom  
Weight: CC6372: 1.9 lbs. (880g)  
Weight: CC6392: 1.9 lbs. (860g)  
Dimensions – Including Viewfinder:  
CC6372  
Filter diameter: 40.5 mm  
3-5/16" (W) x 4-11/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D)  
99 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm  
Tripod Mount  
One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole  
CC6392  
3-5/16" (W) x 4-11/16" (H) x 7-13/16" (D)  
100 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm  
ACAdapter/Charger  
Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.  
Power consumption: 23 watts  
Weight: .71 lbs. (300g)  
Dimensions:  
5-9/16"(W) x 1-11/16"(H) x 2-11/16"(D)  
140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm  
Specifications  
Video Recorder Section  
Format: VHS-C  
Record/playback system:  
Four video record/playback heads  
One flying erase head  
Video signal: EIA standard  
NTSC color  
Service Port  
3.5 mm, 4 pole, mini-head jack  
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Care and Maintenance  
Clean the Camcorder  
To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove  
any power source connected to the  
camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean  
soft cloth.  
Caution: Use of strong cleaning  
products, such as those containing  
alcohol or benzine, might damage  
the camcorder.  
Clean the Camcorder’s Lens  
To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently  
wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning  
solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might  
scratch the lens.  
Caution: Do not touch the lens  
with your fingers. The oil from  
your skin might damage the lens.  
Lens  
Clean the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor  
To clean the camcorder’s LCD  
monitor, use a clean, soft cloth to  
carefully wipe the monitor. Improper  
cleaning might scratch the monitor.  
LCD  
Monitor  
Clean the Camcorder’s Viewfinder  
You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.  
1. Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise  
and pull it out.  
2. Remove dust using a blower brush.  
3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the  
reference marks, and then turn the  
eyepiece clockwise until it clicks.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Proper Care and Storage  
• The camcorder might be damaged by  
improper storage or handling. Do not  
subject the camcorder to swinging,  
shaking, or dropping.  
• Keep dust and grit from entering the  
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and  
grit are abrasive and cause excessive  
wear to both the camcorder’s  
recording/playback heads and  
cassettes.  
• Do not store the camcorder in  
temperatures below -22˚F (-30˚C) or  
above 149˚F (65˚C).  
• Always close the lens cover when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
• When the camcorder is not in use,  
always remove the cassette and AC  
adapter/charger or battery.  
• Before handling your camcorder, make  
sure your hands and face are free from  
any chemical products such as suntan  
lotion, as it might damage the finish.  
• Retain the original carton for future  
storage or shipping purposes.  
Things to Avoid  
• Do not attempt to disassemble your  
camcorder. There are no user-  
serviceable parts inside.  
• Do not operate the camcorder near the  
ocean as salt water or salt water spray  
might damage the internal parts of the  
camcorder.  
• Avoid operating your camcorder  
immediately after moving it from a  
cold location to a warm location. Give  
the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach  
a stable temperature before inserting a  
cassette. When the camcorder is  
moved from cold to warm,  
• Do not operate the camcorder for  
extended periods in temperatures  
below 40˚F (4˚C) or above 95˚F  
(35˚C).  
• Do not expose the camcorder or  
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.  
If any component becomes wet, turn  
off the power and take the unit to an  
Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center.  
condensation might cause the tape to  
stick to the headwheel and damage the  
headwheel or tape.  
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun  
or other bright objects.  
• Do not use an adapter/charger or  
batteries other than the ones specified  
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong  
accessories might cause damage to the  
camcorder.  
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct  
sunlight for extended periods of time.  
The resulting heat buildup might  
permanently damage the camcorder’s  
internal parts.  
• Do not operate the camcorder in  
extremely humid environments.  
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Customer Assistance and Service  
Customer Assistance and Service  
Thomson provides a toll-free telephone  
You can reach Thomson at the  
following number:  
number to help you with any problems you  
may encounter with your camcorder. Many  
can be diagnosed over the phone, and if  
necessary, repair or replacement will be  
arranged. Please have your camcorder model/  
serial number and date of purchase ready  
when you call. If your unit is out of warranty,  
we will quote the cost of a repair or  
800-283-6503  
(Toll free inside U.S.A.)  
Our toll-free Camcorder number  
operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST  
Monday – Friday  
for U.S. customers only  
replacement unit to you.  
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange  
Always consult Thomson and get a Return  
If we are unable to resolve your problem over  
the phone, we will gladly service your unit or  
exchange it for a new or refurbished  
camcorder. Refer to the limited warranty on  
the reverse side to learn about your specific  
rights and responsibilities.  
Authorization number before returning  
anything! Obtain a Return Authorization  
(RA) number from the telephone  
representative before returning your  
equipment to avoid delays, accounting errors,  
or even loss of your unit.  
Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to  
Thomson Consumer Electronics  
The Thomson representative who authorized  
the return of your equipment will give you an  
RA number over the phone. They will also  
provide you with instructions on where and  
how to return your Camcorder. Write the  
number in large, clear characters on the  
outside of the box. To avoid confusion and  
misunderstandings, shipments without an RA  
number clearly visible on the outside of the  
box will be returned to you at your expense.  
are located on the bottom of your unit.  
If your Camcorder is within the warranty  
period, please provide a copy of the bill of sale  
to verify purchase date. Use the original box  
and packing material to protect the equipment  
from damage in shipment.  
For your protection, insure all shipments for  
full replacement value and use a reliable  
shipper. Thomson assumes no responsibility  
for warranty shipments from the customer to  
the factory if not shipped in the manner  
prescribed by Thomson.  
Include a brief note describing the problem  
and any conversations about the problem you  
have had with Thomson personnel.  
Include your name, address and model/serial  
number of your Camcorder. These numbers  
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Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
to our phone representative. This is for  
security purposes. If we receive your unit,  
excluding all accessories, within 14 days  
from the date you were provided the RA  
number, only items not covered by  
warranty will be charged to your account.  
IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED  
WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED  
RETAIL VALUE OF THE  
CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED  
TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This  
amount, less $10.00 handling, will be  
credited if the unit is subsequently  
received.  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
The warranty period for rental units begins  
with the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever  
comes first.  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
Exchange your camcorder with a new or  
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.  
The option will be ours. There will be no  
cost to you.  
3. Ship the unit back to us, excluding all  
accessories, using the replacement unit’s  
carton. Shipping instructions will be  
included in the carton along with your RA  
number which will allow you to easily  
ship the unit back to us. Make sure you  
insure your shipment in case of damage  
or loss. Include with the shipment:  
After the 90 days and within one year  
Exchange your camcorder with a new or  
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.  
The option will be ours. Parts will be  
provided at no charge, but you will be  
responsible for the cost of labor required  
for the repair.  
Evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
How you get service:  
Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit’s  
date of purchase and model/serial number  
ready. The model/serial number  
information is on the bottom of your  
camcorder.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Return transportation, storage, handling, and  
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.  
We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.  
A representative will troubleshoot your  
problem over the phone. If the  
Option II  
representative determines that you should  
receive a replacement unit, you will be  
provided with a Return Authorization (RA)  
number and the location of a nearby  
exchange point if one exists. No returns  
will be accepted without the RA number.  
1. We will send a replacement unit to the  
exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of  
its arrival.  
3. Take your unit, excluding all accessories,  
and your evidence of purchase date, such  
as a bill of sale, to the exchange location  
and you will be provided the new or  
refurbished unit.  
To receive a replacement Camcorder before  
you return yours:  
Option I  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or  
Visa account number and expiration date  
4. If the repairs were covered by your  
warranty, you will not be billed.  
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Limited Warranty  
To receive a replacement unit after we have  
received your unit:  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or  
incorporated into other products or is used  
for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
1. Write the RA number on the outside of  
the carton used to return the unit.  
Make sure you insure your shipment in  
case of damage or loss.  
Batteries for remote control and clock.  
Cleaning of video/audio heads.  
2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all  
accessories, using the original box and  
packing material if possible.  
Camcorders purchased or serviced outside  
the U.S.A.  
3. Include with the shipment:  
Return transportation, storage and handling  
costs of your unit, including insurance for  
loss or damage.  
Evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale, to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to  
lightning damage.  
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Product Registration:  
Return transportation, storage, handling, and  
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.  
We accept no liability in case of damage or  
loss.  
Please complete and mail the Product  
Registration Card packed with your  
camcorder. It will make it easier to contact  
you should it ever be necessary. The return  
of the card is not required for warranty  
coverage.  
4. The representative will advise the address  
to mail a cashier’s check or money order  
for payment if there are any out of  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
warranty labor or parts charges and you  
elect not to use your credit card.  
This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights and you also may have other rights  
that vary from state to state.  
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or  
refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
If you purchased your camcorder outside  
the United States:  
To have your Camcorder repaired by an  
Authorized RCA Camcorder Service  
Center:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your  
dealer for warranty information.  
Check with your dealer or call 1-800-336-  
1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center nearest you.  
Take your unit to the Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Service Center of your choice.  
Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center representative evidence of  
purchase date, such as a bill of sale.  
Pick up your camcorder when repairs are  
complete.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
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Index  
Index  
16X9 recording 45  
Battery, installing in cassette adapter 62  
Battery level indicator 15, 28, 33  
BATTERY RELEASE lever 11, 13  
Bright control 26, 59  
5SEC. REC button 11, 31, 33  
A
A (audio) and V (video) jacks 11, 64  
C
Accessories  
included 3  
Camcorder, cleaning 78  
Camcorder controls 10  
Camera edit feature 33  
Car cord adapter 16  
Care and maintenance  
cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 78  
cleaning the LCD monitor 78  
proper care and storage 79  
things to avoid 79  
optional 67  
order form 71  
Adapter/charger  
charging battery 14  
using 4, 12  
Animation indicator 31, 51  
Animation recording 50  
Assistance 1, 3  
Assistance, customer 80  
Attach shoulder strap, 56  
Audio/video jacks 64  
AUTO DATE display 20, 21  
Auto date feature 32  
Auto exposure 40  
Care and storage  
battery 15  
camcorder 79  
cassette 23  
Cassette  
adapter 62  
Auto focus 36  
care and storage 23  
compartment 10  
Auto white balance 38  
AutoShot™ feature 6, 32  
door 10  
inserting and removing 23  
tape wheel 23  
B
warning 28, 33  
Cautions i  
Battery  
Checks and adjustments 73  
Cleaning the camcorder’s lens 78  
Cleaning the LCD monitor 78  
Clock cell battery compartment 11, 17  
Clock cell indicator 17, 31  
attaching and removing 13  
care and storage 15  
charging 14  
refreshing 14  
83  
Index  
Copy tapes 65  
F
COUNTER R/M button 61, 65  
Customer assistance and service 80  
Fade and wipe indicators 30, 42  
Fade/wipe feature 42, 43  
FADES button 10, 30, 42, 43, 61  
Fast forward indicator 29  
FF button 10, 60  
D
Date and time display 21  
First recording 9  
recording 20  
First time operation 3  
setting 18  
Five-second recording 33  
Five-second recording indicator 31, 33  
Flying erase head 33  
DATE/TIME DISP. menu 20  
DATE/TIME menu  
8, 35, 37, 46, 49, 52, 54  
DC cable 12, 13, 14, 16  
DC in jack 4, 11, 12  
Demo mode 55  
Focus indicators 30, 37  
Focusing 36, 37  
DEMO MODE menu 55  
Design specifications 77  
Dew warning 30  
H
Handstrap 4  
Digital zooming 34  
Displays in LCD monitor and viewfinder  
28, 29, 30, 31  
I
Displays, status 29  
Indicators  
E
animation 31, 51  
AUTO DATE display 28  
battery level 15, 33  
cassette warning 28, 33  
clock cell 17, 31  
EJECT button 5, 10, 23, 59  
Erase protection 22  
Exposure control 40, 41  
Exposure indicators 30, 41  
Eyepiece focus control 7, 10, 27  
date and time 28  
exposure 30, 41  
fade and wipe 30, 42  
five-second recording 31, 33  
focus 30, 37  
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Index  
interval time 49, 53  
LENS COVER 31  
manual white balance 29  
P. (program) AE 28, 44  
record time 51, 53  
REFRESH 14  
LENS COVER control 4  
LENS COVER indicator 31  
Letterbox recording 45  
Lithium cell indicator 17, 31  
Lithium cell, inserting and removing 17  
Low-contrast indicator 36  
self-timer 31  
special effects 28  
M
steady pix 31, 41  
TAPE END 31  
M.W.B. menu 39, 41  
Manual exposure 40  
Manual focus 37  
tape length 31, 33  
tape speed 31  
tape-remaining 31, 33  
time counter 31  
Manual white balance 38  
Manual white balance indicators 29  
Memory stop 61  
time display 28  
time-lapse 31, 53  
title display 28  
Menu 8, 20  
Menu PUSH dial  
tracking 29  
8, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26,  
32, 35, 37, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47, 49  
51, 52, 53, 54, 55  
white balance 39  
zoom level 29, 34  
Information to user 89  
Inserting and removing cassettes 23  
Interval time indicators 49, 53  
MENU/DISPLAY button  
8, 10, 18, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35,  
46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55  
Microphone 11, 32  
L
O
LCD monitor 5, 7, 9, 10, 23, 26, 59  
displays 28  
Operating controls 11  
playback 58  
Optional accessories 67  
Optional plug adapter 12  
Order form, accessories 71  
turn displays on or off 33  
use to record 26  
use when recording 7, 27  
Lens 11  
Lens cover 9  
85  
Index  
Preset titles 46  
P
Problem solving 73  
Product registration i  
PUSH button 5, 10, 23, 59  
P. (program) AE button 10, 28, 44, 61  
P. (program) AE indicators 28, 44  
Pause indicator 6, 9, 29  
Pause, stop-action 60  
Play indicator 29  
Q
PLAY/PAUSE button 9, 10, 59, 60, 65  
Playback  
Quick review feature 33  
first 9  
R
LCD monitor 58  
on TV (or VCR) with audio/video inputs 64  
using cassette adapter 62  
viewfinder 58  
RBRC seal 13  
REC TIME menu 51  
Record date and time display 20  
Record time indicators 51  
Recording  
Playback features  
memory-stop 61  
position the tape 60  
time-lapse 52, 53  
stop-action pause 60  
time counter 61  
Recording, first 9  
Recording indicator 9, 29  
Recording speeds 5, 22  
Recording tips 57  
tracking 61  
visual searching 60  
Playback on TV (or VCR) with audio/video  
in jacks 64  
REFRESH button 14  
REFRESH indicator 14  
Registration i  
Playback speeds 22  
Plug adapter, optional 12  
Power indicator 6, 9, 11, 16, 32  
REW button 9, 10, 60, 61  
Rewind indicator 29  
POWER switch  
6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24,  
28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38,  
40, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54, 55, 59,  
60, 61, 65  
S
Powering your camcorder  
Safety information i  
Safety precautions, battery 13  
Safety tab 22  
using adapter/charger 12  
using optional car cord adapter 16  
using rechargeable battery 13  
86  
Index  
SEARCH buttons 10, 33  
Search indicators 29  
Tape length, set 24  
Tape speed indicators 31  
Tape wheel 5  
Self-timer 49  
Self-timer indicator 31  
Self-timer recording 48  
Service port 11  
Tape-length indicator 33  
Tape-remaining display 33  
TELE MACRO menu 35  
Tele macro zooming 35  
Things to avoid 79  
Shoulder strap, attach 56  
Shoulder strap attachment rings 10, 56  
Shutter speed indicator 44  
SLP tape speed 5, 22  
Thumb trigger  
11, 21, 32, 33, 49, 51, 53, 65  
Time counter 61  
Solving problems 73  
Time display 21  
SP tape speed 5, 22  
Time-counter display 31  
Time-lapse indicator 31, 53  
Time-lapse recording 52, 53  
Time-remaining display 24, 25, 31  
Tips  
SP/SLP button 10, 22, 24, 31, 33, 50, 52  
Special effect indicators 28  
Specifications 77  
Speeds, recording and playback 22  
Sports feature 44  
recording 57  
Status displays 29  
travel 66  
STEADY PIX button 11, 31, 41  
Steady pix feature 41  
TITLE LANG. menu 46  
TITLE menu 29, 47  
Tracking 59  
Steady pix indicator 31  
STOP button 9, 10, 59, 60, 61, 65  
Stop-action pause 60  
Tracking buttons 61  
Tracking indicators 29, 61  
Travel tips 66  
T
Tripod mount hole 11  
Tripod, using 69  
TALLY LAMP menu 33  
Tally light 9, 11, 32, 33, 49, 54  
Tally light feature 33, 54  
Tape copying 65  
Trouble checks 73  
TWILIGHT indicator 29  
U
TAPE END indicator 31  
Tape, inserting 5  
Unpack camcorder and accessories 3  
Tape length indicators 31  
TAPE LENGTH menu 24, 25, 31  
87  
Index  
V
Videocassettes 22  
Viewfinder 7, 10, 27, 59  
adjust for viewing 27  
displays 28, 29, 30, 31  
displays (turning on and off) 33  
eyepiece focus control 27  
playback 58  
use to record 7, 26  
Visual searching 60  
VOL control 59  
W
White balance feature 38  
White balance indicators 39  
Wipe/fade feature 42  
Z
Zoom buttons 37  
Zoom level indicator 29, 34  
Zoom lever 11, 29, 34  
Zooming 34  
digital 34  
tele macro 35  
88  
Information to User  
Information to User  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may  
invalidate the user’s FCC right to operate the equipment.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the  
Canadian Interference — Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les  
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.  
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Indianapolis, IN 46290  
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