RCA Camcorder ProV800C User Guide

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USER‘S  
GUIDE  
C A M C O R D E R  
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Assistance  
We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any  
questions, call:  
Camcorder Exchange Warranty..........800-283-6503 (pages 90-91)  
Customer Service.........................................800-336-1900 (page 89)  
Accessories.............................................800-338-0376 (pages 76-81)  
Table of Contents  
Safety Information ..............................i  
Product Registration...........................i  
Table of Contents ............................1-2  
• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8  
• Close Lens Cover  
and LCD Monitor ............................8  
• Review Camcorder’s  
Operating Controls.....................9-11  
First-Time Operation  
Powering Your Camcorder  
• Assistance..........................................3  
• Using Adapter/Charger....................12  
• Using Rechargeable Battery.......13-15  
• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...16  
• Unpack Camcorder &  
Accessories......................................3  
• Attach the Adapter/Charger...............4  
• Adjust Handstrap...............................4  
• Open Lens Cover...............................4  
• Insert a Tape ......................................5  
• Turn on Camcorder............................5  
• Select a Recording Speed ..................6  
Recording Tips..................................17  
Video Cassettes............................18-19  
Recording  
• Making a Recording...................20-23  
• Set the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
• Viewing What You Record  
Using the LCD Monitor or  
Switch..............................................6  
• Use LCD Monitor or  
Viewfinder................................24-25  
Viewfinder to View Recording .......7  
• LCD Monitor or Viewfinder  
• Start and Stop Recording...................8  
• Play Back Your Recording................8  
Displays....................................26-29  
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Table of Contents  
Recording (continued)  
• Time-Lapse Recording .........58-59  
• Fading or Wiping In and Out .....60-61  
• Production Effects......................62-63  
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........64  
• Microphone......................................30  
• Flying Erase Head ...........................30  
• Auto Head Cleaner ..........................30  
• Tally Light.......................................30  
• Quick Record...................................30  
• Tape Positioning..............................31  
• Quick Review ..................................31  
• Camera Edit.....................................31  
• Full Auto Mode ...............................32  
• Electronic Indexing .........................32  
• Exposure Control.............................33  
• White Balance ............................34-35  
• Focusing .....................................36-37  
• Electronic Image Stabilizer ............38  
• Zooming ..........................................39  
• Recording Menu ..............................40  
Tele Macro Zooming ...................41  
Gain Up (Slow Shutter) ................42  
Color Filter ...................................43  
• Tape Time Remaining Display .....44  
Title..........................................45-47  
Date/Time Display  
Traveling Tips...................................65  
Playback  
• Using the Cassette Adapter...66-67  
• Playback Using the LCD  
Monitor or Viewfinder ............68  
• Playback Features  
• Visual Searching......................69  
• Tape Positioning......................69  
• Stop-Action Pause ...................69  
• Time Counter...........................70  
• Tracking...................................71  
• Playback on TV (or VCR) With  
AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ...72-73  
• Playback on TV Without  
Audio/Video Inputs ............74-75  
Optional Accessories...................76-81  
• Accessory Order Form..........79-81  
Care and Maintenance ...............82-83  
Trouble Checks ...........................84-87  
Specifications ....................................88  
Information to User..........................88  
Customer Assistance and Service ...89  
Limited Warranty.......................90-91  
Index (Alphabetical) ...................92-93  
• Install the Clock Lithium Cell ...48  
• Set the Date and Time ...............49  
• Select Date and/or Time  
You Want to Record ..........50-51  
Sub Menu.......................................52  
• Tally Light..................................53  
JLIP ID NO................................53  
• Self-Timer Recording...........54-55  
• Animation Recording ...........56-57  
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First-Time Operation  
This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to  
record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.  
Assistance  
The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.  
Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . .800-283-6503  
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376  
1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.  
• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your  
camcorder.  
• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are missing or  
appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.  
WARNING:  
NICKEL  
CADMIUM  
BATTERY MUST  
BE RECYCLED  
OR DISPOSED OF  
PROPERLY.  
Shoulder Strap  
Part No. 218858  
Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery  
Part No. 236130  
Model ProV800C  
Caution: Do not  
use this adapter/  
charger for any  
purpose other  
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236130, FB1260,  
or FB120 battery  
pack or supplying  
power to the  
AC Adapter/Charger  
Part No. 236689  
and DC Cable  
Cassette Adapter  
Part No. 237583  
Cassette Adapter Battery  
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)  
camcorder.  
Part No. 233087  
Cautions: Lithium cell battery. 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.  
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.  
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.  
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +  
and – sides of the cell.  
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First-Time Operation  
2. Attach the adapter/charger.  
Since the battery must be charged before it can be used the first time,  
attach the adapter/charger to the camcorder.  
To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz  
Adapter/Charger  
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DC OUT Jack  
POWER  
Indicator  
DC IN  
Jack  
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DC Cable  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
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A. Connect one end of the DC cable to  
the DC OUT jack on the  
adapter/charger.  
C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into  
an operating outlet. The adapter/  
charger’s POWER indicator will  
light  
B. Connect the other end of the DC  
cable to the DC IN jack on the  
camcorder as shown above.  
LENS COVER  
Control  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
VCR  
Handstrap Velcro Strip  
(Under Flap)  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
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Handstrap Flap  
3. Adjust the handstrap to fit  
your hand.  
4. Slide LENS COVER control to  
open lens cover.  
• Lift the flap on the handstrap and  
separate the velcro strip.  
• Insert your hand, adjust the strap to  
fit snugly, refasten the strap, and  
close the flap.  
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First-Time Operation  
5. Insert a tape.  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Caution: Open  
monitor at least 60º  
before opening  
Tape Wheel  
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PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
cassette compartment.  
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CASSETTE  
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PUSH/OPEN Button  
Tape Window  
PUSH  
Button  
EJECT Button  
• Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor. Open the monitor at least  
60º before opening the cassette  
compartment.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape window  
facing out.  
• Press the PUSH button to lock the  
• Press EJECT to open the cassette  
cassette compartment closed.  
compartment.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
6. Place POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
POWER Switch and  
Indicator  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
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VIDEO  
• The power indicator will light and  
record (CAMERA), turn the power  
the camcorder will enter record  
off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).  
PAUSE  
pause.  
appears in the  
• The camcorder will automatically  
turn off if it remains in record pause  
for five minutes. Place POWER in  
OFF and then back in CAMERA.  
viewfinder or LCD monitor when  
the camcorder is in record pause.  
• The position of this switch tells the  
camcorder whether you want to  
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First-Time Operation  
7. Select a recording speed.  
SP•EP Switch  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
• EP – Extended play provides three  
Repeatedly press the SP•EP switch to  
select a recording speed. The indicator  
for the speed selected appears in the  
viewfinder and LCD panel.  
times the recording time as SP  
(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).  
EP has slightly more picture noise in  
normal playback.  
Select SP or EP recording speed.  
• SP – Standard play provides the best  
picture, but the shortest recording  
time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).  
Note: The length of the tape you are using  
must be selected in the recording menu for the  
camcorder to correctly calculate the recording  
time remaining on the tape. Details are on  
page 44.  
8. Set the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch to FULL AUTO.  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
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FULL AUTO/ PRESET Switch  
• This places the camcorder in the full  
auto mode.  
• Many of the special effects do not  
operate in FULL AUTO. Details on  
page 32.  
• Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in FULL AUTO to have the  
camcorder automatically control the  
focus, exposure, and white balance.  
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First-Time Operation  
9. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder to view what you are  
recording.  
You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the black-  
and-white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60º, the  
viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the LCD monitor, the  
viewfinder is automatically turned on.  
BRIGHT Control  
Eyepiece  
LCD Monitor  
Focus  
Control  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
Viewfinder  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
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CASSETTE  
PUSH/OPEN Button  
Use the LCD Monitor  
Use the Viewfinder  
• Make sure the monitor is open at  
least 60º. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned off.  
• Make sure the monitor is closed and  
locked. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned on.  
• Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up  
or down).  
• Adjust the viewfinder for a  
comfortable viewing condition.  
• Adjust the brightness of the image  
by turning the BRIGHT control.  
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to  
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for  
your vision.  
Note: When recording on a bright sunny  
day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see.  
Use the viewfinder.  
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First-Time Operation  
REW Button  
STOP Button  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Button  
REW  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
Thumb Trigger  
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch  
Power Indicator  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back  
the tape on the LCD monitor or in  
the viewfinder.  
10. Start and stop recording.  
• Press and release the thumb trigger  
REC  
to start recording.  
appears in  
• Press STOP when you are finished  
playing back the tape.  
the viewfinder or LCD monitor,  
and the tally light will light when  
the camcorder is recording.  
• Details on viewfinder and LCD  
monitor playback are on page 68.  
• Press and release the thumb trigger  
again to stop recording. The  
camcorder is now in the record-  
12. Place the POWER switch in  
pause mode.  
PAUSE  
OFF to turn off the camcorder.  
The power indicator will turn off.  
appears in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
11. Play back what you have  
recorded.  
13. Close the lens cover and close  
and lock the LCD monitor.  
• Place the POWER switch in VCR.  
• Press REW to rewind the tape.  
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First-Time Operation  
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls.  
Microphone  
Lens  
Tally Light  
BRIGHT  
Control  
Eyepiece  
Focus  
Viewfinder  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Control  
Control  
LCD  
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BRIGHT  
Monitor  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Eyepiece  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
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EJECT  
CASSETTE  
Speaker  
PUSH/OPEN  
Button  
EJECT Button  
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
PUSH  
Button  
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First-Time Operation  
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (Continued)  
Power Zoom Lever  
“W” - Wide Angle  
“T” - Telephoto  
QUICK  
REC  
Button  
Shoulder Strap  
Attachment Ring  
LENS  
COVER  
Control  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
Clock Cell  
FF  
REW  
Compartment  
+
Attach Battery Here  
VCR  
DC In Jack (Attach AC  
Adapter/Charger Here)  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
Shoulder Strap  
Attachment Ring  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
Thumb Trigger  
Handstrap  
BATT. RELEASE Button  
POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch  
and Indicator  
AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and  
VIDEO Jacks (Under Cover)  
JLIP Connector  
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First-Time Operation  
14. Review camcorder’s operating controls.  
TRACKING Buttons  
SP•EP Button  
Also COUNTER R/M  
(Reset/Memory) Button  
SP-EP  
COUNTER R/M  
MAN.W.BAL  
TRACKING  
MAN.W.BAL. (Manual  
White Balance) Button  
EDIT  
+
SEARCH  
REW (Rewind) Button  
REW  
FF  
STOP PLAY/PAUSE  
(Also EDIT SEARCH – Button)  
PLAY/PAUSE Button  
STOP Button  
SP•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
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W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
FF (Fast Forward) Button  
REW  
+
(Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
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EJECT  
CASSETTE  
PROG.AE/EFFECT Button  
FAR and  
Button  
MENU Button  
+ and Button  
EIS (Electronic  
Image Stabilizer)  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
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DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
NEAR and Button  
Button  
DISPLAY  
FADE/  
WIPE  
FADE/WIPE Button  
and Button  
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Powering Your Camcorder  
Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder  
The adapter/charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder  
directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240  
volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the  
camcorder or recharge the battery.  
To AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz  
Adapter/Charger  
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DC OUT Jack  
POWER  
Indicator  
DC In  
Jack  
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DC Cable  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
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Remove Adapter/Charger  
Attach 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 may be required  
in some countries.  
4. If the adapter/charger is properly  
connected, its POWER indicator will  
light.  
Optional AC  
Plug Adapter  
AC 100-240V  
Caution: Do not use this adapter/  
charger for any other purpose other than  
charging the 236130, FB1260 or FB120  
battery pack or supplying power to the  
camcorder.  
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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Powering Your Camcorder  
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder  
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be used the  
first time. Initial charging will take approximately 100 minutes. When fully charged,  
the battery should supply about 75 minutes of operating time (depending on how much  
you use the LCD monitor, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the  
camcorder off during recording breaks.  
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.  
VCR  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
JLIP  
AUDIO  
RF  
BATT. RELEASE  
DC OUT  
Throwing the battery into  
a fire or exposing it to  
excessive heat – over  
149ºF (65ºC) could be  
hazardous.  
VIDEO  
POWER Switch  
and Indicator  
BATT. RELEASE Button  
Attach the Charged Battery  
If the DC cable is attached to the  
camcorder, remove it before attaching the  
battery. Also, install the lithium clock  
cell before attaching the battery pack.  
Details on page 48.  
1. Hook the top end of the battery to the  
back of the camcorder as shown above.  
2. Press the bottom of the battery down  
until it locks into place.  
3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
The power indicator will light.  
Remove the Battery  
Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on the  
camcorder while removing the battery.  
ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your  
Thomson Consumer Electronics product indicates that we are  
participating in a program to collect and recycle Nickel  
Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call  
1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local  
recycling center.  
Ni-Cd  
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Powering Your Camcorder  
Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (Continued)  
Hold Battery  
Flush and  
Reference Marks  
CHG  
Indicator  
To AC Wall  
Outlet 100-240  
Volts, 50/60 Hz.  
POWER  
Indicator  
END  
Indicator  
POWER  
REFRESH  
CHG  
END  
REFRESH  
Button  
Adapter/Charger  
REFRESH  
Indicator  
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  
Use the REFRESH Button  
If the DC cable is attached to the DC  
OUT jack on the adapter/charger, remove  
its plug.  
1. Align reference mark on battery with  
mark on adapter/charger.  
The battery will provide increased  
operation time if you “refresh” it after  
five chargings. The refresh feature  
“refreshes” the battery by completely  
discharging it.  
2. Hold the battery flush against the  
adapter/charger and slide it in the  
direction of the arrow.  
1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.  
2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH  
indicator will light and the battery will  
begin discharging.  
3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC  
outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).  
3. When discharging is completed, the  
REFRESH indicator will turn off, and  
the CHG indicator will light. The  
battery will then charge.  
4. If the battery is properly connected, the  
adapter/charger’s CHG (charge)  
indicator will light.  
Note: If you try to charge a battery that  
has not been charged for a long period of  
time, it may take a few minutes for the  
CHG indicator to light.  
4. After the battery is charged, the END  
indicator will light. Remove the  
battery from the adapter/charger.  
5. After the battery is charged, the END  
indicator will light.  
6. Remove the charged battery by sliding  
it off the adapter/charger.  
7. Attach the charged battery to the  
camcorder.  
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Powering Your Camcorder  
Battery Level Indicator  
The battery level indicator appears on the  
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder and  
shows you the amount of power in the  
rechargeable battery.  
• When  
fully charged.  
appears, the battery is  
• As the power is used  
appear.  
and  
• When the battery power is almost gone,  
flashes. The camcorder will turn  
off automatically after a few seconds.  
Place the POWER switch in OFF to  
turn off the camcorder before replacing  
the battery.  
The battery level indicator will not be  
recorded on the tape when it appears.  
Battery Level Indicator  
on LCD Monitor or in  
Viewfinder  
Battery Care and Storage  
• Recharging takes approximately 100  
minutes depending on the battery’s  
condition.  
• The battery will provide better service  
if its power is completely drained  
before storing it for long periods of  
time (30 days or more).  
• Refreshing takes approximately five  
hours and 30 minutes depending on the  
battery’s condition.  
• The battery should be charged in the  
temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35ºC)  
to prevent damage.  
• After repeated charging and use,  
operation time will gradually decrease.  
When operation time becomes too short  
to be useful, it is time to replace the  
battery.  
• Do not operate the battery at  
temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or  
above 104°F (40°C). The battery may  
be damaged if operated at temperatures  
above 122°F (50°C). Operation time  
will decrease at extremely low  
temperatures.  
• If the battery discharging must be  
stopped in the middle, remove the  
battery from the adapter/charger before  
unplugging it from the AC outlet.  
• Store the battery at normal room  
temperature.  
• Let a hot battery cool down before  
attaching it to the adapter/charger.  
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Powering Your Camcorder  
Optional Car Cord Adapter  
The optional DCC08 car cord shown on  
page 76 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.  
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 may damage the camcorder  
and void your warranty.  
Note: Consult the installation and operating  
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for  
complete operating instructions.  
Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter  
Cigarette  
Lighter Socket  
POWER Indicator  
Power  
L
Connector  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter  
1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to  
turn off the camcorder. Power  
indicator on the camcorder turns off.  
5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter  
plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter  
socket. The POWER indicator on the  
car cord adapter will light.  
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached  
to the camcorder, remove it.  
6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA  
to turn on the camcorder. The power  
indicator on the camcorder lights.  
3. Hold the top of the power connector  
flush against the camcorder and press  
the bottom of the power connector  
down until it locks into place.  
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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Recording Tips  
• Fading in and out of scenes will make  
your videos appear more professional.  
• In case of fire or theft, make a video  
recording of your home and contents to  
store in a safe place.  
• Learn to use the special effects  
available with your camcorder to add  
variety to your recordings.  
• Try to make sure indoor scenes are  
well-lit. This improves picture quality  
and color reproduction.  
• Be aware of video and audio  
backgrounds. Background details  
barely noticed while you are taping  
may show up as visual “clutter” on  
your recording. Background noises  
(especially TV sets, radios, household  
appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) can  
detract from the sound you want to  
record.  
• Do not move the camcorder rapidly  
from side-to-side while recording.  
A steady, gradual “pan” avoids  
blurring and “jitter”.  
• Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to  
make sure the camcorder is level while  
recording or your scenes will appear  
“tilted”.  
• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks  
and scenic attractions. Recordings are  
more interesting if they include people  
and details. “Local color” will give  
travel videos lasting appeal. Consider  
recording a familiar or landmark scene  
from an unfamiliar vantage point.  
• Use the LCD monitor to shoot a scene  
from a high or low angle, such as over a  
crowd.  
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s  
microphone while recording because  
this sound will be recorded.  
• Include close-ups of individuals when  
taping family outings or group  
functions.  
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Video Cassettes  
We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality  
tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,  
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no  
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not  
covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.  
The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or  
cleaning by a Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a  
cassette.  
Erase Protection – Safety Tab  
You can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,  
just record over it.  
Safety  
Tab  
A. Remove  
B. Cover hole  
safety tab or  
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 (EP).  
Select the recording speed using the SP•EP switch. The selected speed will be  
displayed on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Listed below are the maximum SP  
and EP 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  
EP  
• EP – Extended play provides three  
times the recording time as SP  
(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape). EP  
has slightly more picture noise than SP  
in normal playback. This may not be  
noticeable.  
20 Min.  
30 Min.  
40 Min.  
60 Min.  
90 Min.  
120 Min.  
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Video Cassettes  
Inserting and Removing Cassettes  
Cautions:  
Open monitor at least 60º  
before opening cassette  
compartment.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Tape  
Wheel  
4
PUSH  
OPEN  
Insert the cassette only one way  
with the tape wheel facing up  
and the tape window facing out.  
The cassette should slide easily  
into the compartment. Do not  
force the cassette.  
EJECT  
P
SH  
CASSETTE  
EJECT  
2
Tape  
Window  
PUSH/OPEN  
Button  
EJECT Button  
PUSH 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.  
2. Press EJECT to open the cassette  
compartment.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape window  
facing out.  
Tape Wheel  
3. Press the PUSH button to lock the  
cassette door into place.  
1. Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor. Open the monitor at least 60º  
before opening the cassette  
4. If you are not going to use the LCD  
monitor to view what you are  
recording or playing back, close and  
lock the monitor.  
compartment.  
Cassette Care and Storage  
• Keep dust from entering the cassette  
compartment. All dust is abrasive and  
will cause excessive wear on the tape  
and the camcorder’s recording or  
playback heads.  
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or  
spliced tape.  
• Do not use a cassette if it has been  
damaged or exposed to moisture. The  
tape may jam and/or damage your  
camcorder.  
• When you are finished with a cassette,  
rewind it, remove it from the  
camcorder, and label it.  
• Store cassettes vertically in their  
protective cases at normal room  
temperatures. Do not leave your  
camcorder or cassettes in a car or  
outdoors for an extended period.  
Excessive heat or cold may damage  
your cassettes.  
• Keep the cassette away from strong  
magnetic fields such as electric motors  
and other devices.  
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Recording  
Making a Recording  
The steps below tell you how to make a recording using some of the recording  
features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.  
SP•EP Switch  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
LENS COVER Control  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
Eyepiece  
Focus  
Control  
RF  
B
A
T
T
.
R
E
L
E
A
S
E
DC OUT  
VIDEO  
POWER Switch  
_
Caution: Open  
monitor at least  
60º before  
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Tape Wheel  
4
opening cassette  
compartment.  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
P
S
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
2
PUSH/OPEN Button  
Tape Window  
EJECT Button  
PUSH Button  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
Button  
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU Button  
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
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Recording  
1. Attach a power supply.  
Use the Viewfinder  
• Make sure the monitor is closed and  
locked. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned on.  
Attach the adapter/charger, charged  
battery, or optional DC car cord.  
2. Insert a tape.  
• Adjust the viewfinder for a  
comfortable viewing position.  
• Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor. Open the monitor at least  
60º before opening the cassette  
compartment.  
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to  
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for  
your vision.  
• Press EJECT to open the cassette  
6. Select a recording speed and tape  
length.  
compartment.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
A. Place the SP•EP switch in SP or EP  
to select a recording speed.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape  
window facing out.  
B. Make sure the FULL AUTO/  
PRESET switch is in PRESET.  
• Press the PUSH button on the side of  
the cassette compartment to lock the  
cassette holder into place.  
C. Press the MENU button and use the  
or button to highlight TAPE  
LENGTH. Use and to select  
the length of the tape you are using  
(T20, T30, or T40) so the  
3. Slide the LENS COVER control to  
open the lens cover.  
camcorder can correctly calculate  
the time remaining. Press the  
MENU button again to remove the  
menu.  
4. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA.  
The power indicator will light and the  
camcorder will enter record pause.  
PAUSE  
appears in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
5. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder  
to view what you are recording.  
Use the LCD Monitor  
• Make sure the monitor is open at  
least 60º. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned off.  
• Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up  
or down).  
• Adjust the brightness of the image  
by turning the BRIGHT dial.  
(continued on next page)  
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Recording  
Making a Recording (Continued)  
EDIT SEARCH – Button  
EDIT SEARCH + Button  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
LENS  
FF  
REW  
+
COVER  
Control  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
Power Zoom  
Lever  
POWER Switch  
Tally Light  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
FADE/WIPE  
Button  
Button  
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Recording  
7. Select a production special effect to  
add variety to your recordings.  
• The effect is automatically  
activated, and its indicator  
appears.  
A. Make sure the FULL AUTO/  
Details are on pages 60-61.  
PRESET switch is in PRESET.  
B. Press PROG.AE/EFFECT to  
display the production effects menu  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
9. Start and stop recording.  
• Press and release the thumb trigger  
REC  
to start recording.  
appears in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor and the tally light lights  
when the camcorder is recording.  
• Press and release the the thumb  
trigger again to stop recording. The  
camcorder is now in record pause.  
C. Press PROG.AE/EFFECT again to  
select the effect you want. The  
effect is selected automatically and  
its indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
• Select Cinema (16X9 effect),  
Sepia (brown-tone effect),  
Twilight (dusk and twilight  
scenes), Sports (fast moving  
action), or HI.S (hi-speed shutter  
for even faster moving action).  
• The effect is automatically  
activated, and its indicator  
PAUSE  
appears.  
• The camcorder will automatically  
turn off if it remains in record pause  
for five minutes. Place the POWER  
switch in OFF and then back in  
CAMERA.  
10. Zoom in and out.  
• Zoom in and out using the zoom T  
and W lever.  
appears.  
• Details are on pages 62-63.  
11. Review what you have recorded.  
• Press and quickly release EDIT  
SEARCH – to review the last few  
seconds of your recording.  
8. Add fades and wipes.  
A. Make sure the FULL AUTO/  
PRESET switch is in PRESET.  
B. Press the FADE/WIPE button to  
display the fade menu in the  
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – or  
+ to visually see what you have  
recorded. Release the button to  
begin recording at that point.  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
C. Repeatedly press the FADE/WIPE  
button to select a fade or wipe.  
• Select Black Fader, Blue Fader,  
Mosaic Fader, Shutter Wipe, or  
Slide Wipe.  
12. When you are finished, place  
POWER switch in OFF, close and  
lock the LCD monitor, and close  
the lens cover.  
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Recording  
Viewing What You Are Recording Using the LCD Monitor  
or Viewfinder  
You can watch what you are recording on the color LCD monitor or in the  
black-and-white viewfinder. When the LCD monitor is open more than 60º  
in CAMERA, the viewfinder is automatically turned off. When you close the  
LCD monitor, the viewfinder is automatically turned on.  
Use the LCD Monitor  
Eyepiece  
Focus  
BRIGHT Dial  
Control  
LCD Monitor  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
Viewfinder  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
PUSH/OPEN Button  
1. Press the PUSH/OPEN button and  
open the LCD monitor.  
3. Adjust the brightness of the image  
by turning the BRIGHT dial. This  
does not effect the brightness of  
the recording you are making.  
Make sure the monitor is open at  
least 60º. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned off.  
• Turn the dial toward “+” to  
brighten the image.  
2. You can tilt the monitor up or down  
45º for convenient viewing.  
• Turn the dial toward “–” to  
darken the image.  
• Tilt the monitor down to record  
from a high angle, such as over a  
crowd.  
4. When you are finished, close the  
monitor and lock it into place.  
Note: When recording on a bright sunny  
day, the LCD monitor may be hard to see.  
Use the viewfinder.  
• Tilt the monitor up to record  
from a low angle, such as when  
you are kneeling.  
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Recording  
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 60º, the viewfinder is automatically turned off.  
Viewfinder  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
you probably can operate the camcorder  
without them.  
Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient  
Viewing  
It is easiest to set the correct focus by  
focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-  
screen displays.  
For convenient viewing, you can slide the  
viewfinder out from the camcorder and  
rotate it up and down.  
Look through the viewfinder and adjust  
the eyepiece focus control for your vision.  
Eyepiece Focus Control  
The eyepiece focus control lets you set  
the focus of the viewfinder for your  
personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses,  
The eyepiece focus control does not affect  
the focus of the picture actually recorded  
by the camcorder.  
Cautions  
Do not force the LCD monitor or viewfinder to rotate completely around.  
This will damage the monitor, viewfinder, and/or the camcorder.  
When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, close and lock the  
LCD monitor and put the viewfinder down and slide it in. This helps  
prevent possible damage to the monitor or viewfinder from bumping  
against your body as you move.  
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LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays  
8
9
10  
1
W
REC SP  
2
3
LENS COVER  
4
5
6
7
Bk  
T
PAUSE  
Happy Birthday  
NOV 18.97  
PM 8:30:00  
appears when you select  
1
2
Tape Speed Indicators (SP or EP)  
Cinema to “letterbox” record with  
black bars so you can play back  
your recordings on a 16X9 TV.  
The tape speed selected with the  
SP• EP button appears here.  
Details on page 18.  
appears when you select Sepia  
to give your recordings a brown-  
tone like old photographs.  
Status Displays  
REC  
•The  
indicator appears when  
appears when you select  
Twilight to record scenes at dusk  
and twilight.  
the camcorder is recording.  
PAUSE  
• The  
indicator appears  
during record pause.  
appears when you select Sports  
to record fast moving action, such  
as sporting events.  
3
Production Effects Indicators  
The indicator for the production  
effect selected with the PROG.AE/  
EFFECT button appears here.  
When the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch is in FULL AUTO, Cinema is  
automatically selected. Place the  
switch in PRESET to select the other  
effects.  
appears when you select HI.S  
1/2000 to record even faster  
moving action than Sports.  
• Details are on pages 62-63.  
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Recording  
6
4
Fade and Wipe Indicators  
Title  
The indicator for the fade or wipe  
scene transition selected with the  
FADE/WIPE button appears here.  
When the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch is in FULL AUTO, Black  
Fader is automatically selected.  
Place the switch in PRESET to  
select the other fades or wipes.  
BK  
The preset title you select or the title  
you create will appear in this area.  
• The title will be recorded on your  
tape when it appears.  
Details are on pages 45-47.  
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Date or Date and Time  
The date, time, or date and time  
appears in this area when you press  
the DISPLAY button.  
• These displays will be recorded on  
your tape when they appear.  
Details are on pages 49-51.  
appears when you select Black  
Fade and a black screen fades in  
and out.  
appears when you select Blue  
C
Fade and a blue screen fades in and  
out.  
appears when you select  
Mosaic Fade and the picture turns  
into a mosaic pattern as you fade in  
and out.  
8
LENS COVER Indicator  
LENS COVER: When you turn on  
the camcorder, this indicator briefly  
flashes to remind you to open the  
lens cover.  
appears when you select  
Shutter Wipe and a black screen  
wipes in from top and bottom or  
the image pushes open the black  
screen from the center to the top  
and bottom.  
appears when you select Slide  
Wipe and a black screen wipes in  
from the left or the image moves in  
from right to left..  
LENS COVER: This indicator may  
flash when the camcorder is used in  
dark areas — even if the lens cover  
is open.  
9
Battery Level Indicator  
This indicator shows power left in  
the rechargeable battery.  
• This indicator flashes when the  
battery is almost empty.  
Details are on page 15.  
Details are on pages 60-61.  
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Zoom Indicator  
5
Change Indicator ()  
The zoom indicator appears here  
when you use the zoom lever.  
• Details on page 39.  
This indicator will appear to let you  
know that an item in the recording  
menu has been changed from the  
original factory setting.  
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Recording  
LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Displays  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
T 30  
11  
12  
13  
40min  
15s  
10s  
M 0:00:00  
+03  
MWB  
14  
15  
INDEX  
TAPE END  
11  
13  
Time Remaining Display  
Electronic Image Stabilizer (  
)
The approximate time remaining on  
the tape is automatically displayed  
here. The correct Tape Length must  
be set in the recording menu.  
Details are on page 44.  
This indicator appears when the  
electronic image stabilizer is turned  
on with the EIS button.  
• See page 38 for details.  
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Dew Warning (  
)
12  
Self-Timer, Animation, and Time-  
Lapse Indicators  
The dew indicator appears when  
excessive 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.  
• The interval time selected for self-  
timer or time-lapse recording (  
15S, 30S, 1min, or 5min) appears  
here. Details are on pages 54-55  
and  
58-59.  
• The rec time selected for animation  
or time-lapse recording (  
1/4S,  
1/2S, 1S, or 5S) appears here.  
Details are on pages 56-57  
and 58-59.  
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Recording  
15  
TAPE END Warning  
20  
Exposure 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.  
• This indicator appears when you  
are adjusting brightness manually  
using the + or button. The FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch must be in  
PRESET.  
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Tape Length  
• Details are on page 33.  
The tape length (T20, T30, or T40)  
selected with the Tape Length  
feature on the recording menu  
appears here. Details are on  
page 44.  
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White Balance Indicators  
• If you adjust white balance  
manually, the indicator (MWB,  
or ) for the mode you  
,
,
17  
select appears here. The FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch must be in  
PRESET.  
Cassette Warning  
•The  
indicator appears when a  
cassette is in the camcorder.  
• Details are on pages 34-35.  
• The  
indicator flashes when the  
POWER switch is set to CAMERA  
and there is no cassette in the  
camcorder.  
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23  
INDEX Indicator  
INDEX appears when an index  
mark is being made on the tape.  
Details are on page 32.  
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19  
Time-Counter  
The time counter appears during  
playback. It is not recorded.  
Lithium Cell (  
)
• This indicator flashes for a few  
seconds when you first turn on the  
camcorder and the time and date  
have not been set.  
• An “M” appears in front of the time  
counter when memory-stop is on.  
Details are on page 70.  
• This indicator also appears when  
Manual Focus Indicators (  
)
the clock cell is missing or it needs  
to be replaced. Details are on  
page 48.  
These indicators appear when focus  
is adjusted manually using the  
NEAR or FAR button. The FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch must be in  
PRESET.  
• Manual focus lock indicators (  
appear when focus is moving  
toward near or far.  
)
• Low-contrast indicators (  
)
flash when the auto-focus system  
cannot focus properly.  
• Details are on pages 36-37.  
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Recording  
QUICK REC Button  
Microphone  
Tally Light  
Microphone  
Tally Light  
The microphone picks up the sound  
The tally light lights when the camcorder  
during a recording. It is more sensitive to is recording.  
sounds coming from the direction the  
lens is pointed.  
The tally light can be turned off using the  
record menu. See page 53.  
Flying Erase Head  
Quick Record  
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 may occur at the beginning or  
the end of recordings.  
Quick record lets you make five second  
recordings for quick scene transitions.  
Place VCR/OFF/CAMERA switch in  
CAMERA.  
• Press and release QUICK REC to make  
a five-second recording. The  
camcorder will record for five seconds  
and return to record pause.  
Auto Head Cleaner  
• Press and hold QUICK REC to continue  
recording. Release the button to return  
the camcorder to record pause. Press  
the thumb trigger to start normal  
recording at this point.  
The camcorder has an automatic head-  
cleaning system. Whenever a cassette is  
inserted or removed, this system is  
activated.  
The head-cleaning system minimizes the  
need for accessory cleaners or cleaning  
by a Servicenter.  
Notes: Fading does not operate when you use  
the QUICK REC button to record.  
Quick recording cannot be used during  
animation or time-lapse recording.  
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Recording  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
+
L
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
REW and FF (Also EDIT  
SEARCH – and +) Buttons  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
POWER Switch  
Tape Positioning  
Camera Edit Feature  
The camera edit feature allows you to  
position the tape when the camcorder is  
in record pause. Place VCR/OFF/  
CAMERA switch in CAMERA.  
Place POWER switch in VCR and press  
STOP.  
• Press and quickly release REW or FF to  
rewind or fast-forward the tape. Press  
STOP to stop the tape.  
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – to  
visually search the recorded tape in  
reverse.  
Quick Review Feature  
• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH +  
to visually search forward on the  
recorded tape.  
Press and release EDIT SEARCH – when  
the camcorder is in record pause to  
review the last few seconds of a  
recording. The POWER switch must be  
in CAMERA.  
Release the button to return camcorder to  
record pause at that point on the tape.  
Press the thumb trigger to start recording  
at this point.  
The camcorder will play back the last  
few seconds of the recording, return the  
tape to its previous position, and return to  
record pause.  
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Recording  
Full Auto Mode  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch  
• The only fade/wipe that you can use  
is the black fader.  
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
• The power indicator will light and  
• The only production special effects  
you can use is cinema.  
the camcorder will enter record  
PAUSE  
pause.  
appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
• Menu changes cannot be made.  
2. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in PRESET to turn off the full  
auto mode.  
switch in FULL AUTO.  
3. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
• The camcorder will control the  
focus, exposure, and white balance  
for you.  
Electronic Indexing  
An index mark is automatically recorded at the beginning of a recording  
after the date advances and a cassette is inserted. When you play back the  
indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called “VHS  
Index Search System”, the invisible marks can be located automatically.  
See VCR owner’s manual.  
INDEX flashes in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor when an index mark is  
recorded.  
INDEX  
Notes: No other function can be performed  
during index recording.  
If the date changes during recording, an index  
mark is placed on the tape.  
INDEX Indicator on LCD  
Monitor or Viewfinder  
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Recording  
Exposure Control  
When the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch is in FULL AUTO, the camcorder controls the  
iris for you. Under normal conditions, the camcorder will adjust brightness  
automatically. You may need to adjust brightness manually when the background is  
too bright or too dark in comparison with the subject.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
DISPLAY  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
+ Button  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
Manual Exposure  
To Turn Off Manual Exposure  
Press both + and at the same time or  
place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch  
in FULL AUTO.  
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
• The power indicator will light and  
the camcorder will enter record  
PAUSE  
pause.  
appears in the  
Conditions Requiring Manual  
Exposure  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
2. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
• When recording with a bright  
background or reverse lighting.  
switch in PRESET.  
• When recording with a very dark  
background or very bright subject.  
• Press + to brighten the image.  
• Press to darken the image.  
• When recording a reflective natural  
background — such as a beach or when  
skiing.  
• The exposure level indicator  
01 to 06) appears in the  
viewfinder.  
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Recording  
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  
wish to record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. However,  
under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same  
color or when recording a predominant red or brown object outdoors, you may want to  
adjust white balance manually.  
MAN.W.BAL.  
Button  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET  
BATT. RELEASE  
DC OUT  
VIDEO  
Switch  
3. Press the MAN.W.BAL. (manual  
white balance) button until one of  
the manual white balance indicators  
appears in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
Auto White Balance  
During auto white balance, the  
camcorder will automatically adjust the  
white balance.  
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
• Select MWB when shooting  
subjects with different color  
temperatures and adjust the white  
balance as follows:  
2. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in FULL AUTO.  
Note: Connecting your camcorder to  
a color TV monitor may be helpful  
when making white balance  
adjustments.  
Manual White Balance  
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
2. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in PRESET.  
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Recording  
Press the MAN.W.BAL. (Manual White Balance) Button  
to Display Indicators in Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor  
MWB  
Auto White Balance  
Manual White Balance  
Outdoors — Sunny  
Halogen or Tungsten  
Light  
Outdoors — Cloudy  
A.Point camcorder at a white, flat  
object such as a piece of white  
paper.  
• Select  
when recording  
outdoors on a sunny day.  
• Select when recording  
outdoors on a cloudy day.  
B. Press and hold MAN.W.BAL .for  
at least three seconds.  
• Select  
halogen or tungsten lighting.  
when recording using  
The MWB indicator will flash  
while the camcorder is adjusting  
white balance and stop flashing  
when it is ready to record.  
Note: To change the tint for special  
recording, substitute colored paper  
for white. The white balance is  
adjusted based on the color.  
4. To have camcorder automatically  
control white balance, repeatedly  
press MAN.W.BAL. until no white  
balance indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor  
(or place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in PRESET).  
Red paper – deeper green  
Blue paper – orange  
Yellow paper – deeper purple  
Note: Manual white balance does not  
operate if Sepia is selected as a program  
effect.  
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Recording  
Focusing  
Under normal conditions, the camcorder can adjust focus automatically. Under  
certain conditions, you may need to focus manually.  
Zoom Lever  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
E
VOLUM  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch  
FAR Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
NEAR Button  
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Auto Focus  
Focus Lock Feature  
During auto focus the camcorder will  
The focus lock feature is useful when  
objects pass between your subject and the  
camcorder or your main subject is not  
located in the center of the viewfinder or  
LCD monitor.  
focus automatically on the object located  
in the center area of the viewfinder or  
LCD monitor.  
• Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch  
in FULL AUTO to turn on the auto  
focus feature.  
1. Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch in PRESET.  
Notes: The low-contrast indicator (  
in the viewfinder indicates the auto-  
focus system may not operate correctly due  
to low illumination, low or no contrast,  
repeated patterns, or two subjects at  
different distances overlapping.  
)
2. Center the main object in the  
viewfinder or LCD monitor.  
3. Press FAR or NEAR to focus on the  
main subject. The focus is locked on  
the subject and (  
) appears on the  
LCD monitor or in the viewfinder.  
4. Press FAR and NEAR together  
(or place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch  
in FULL AUTO) to turn auto focus  
back on.  
If you zoom in too close to the subject, the  
camcorder will automatically zoom out so it  
can focus.  
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Recording  
Manual Focus  
Under certain conditions, such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.  
1. Set the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch  
adjusted any farther, the  
will flash. When the focus cannot be  
indicator  
to PRESET.  
adjusted any closer, the  
will flash.  
indicator  
2. Slide the power zoom lever toward T  
to zoom in on your subject. To  
maintain proper focus throughout the  
zoom range, you must zoom in on the  
subject before adjusting the focus.  
4. Release the NEAR or FAR button to  
lock in the manual focus.  
5. Press NEAR and FAR together  
(or place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch  
in FULL AUTO) to turn auto focus  
back on.  
3. Press NEAR or FAR to display a clear  
picture in the center of the viewfinder.  
The  
indicators appear in the  
viewfinder. The or indicator will  
flash. When the focus cannot be  
Conditions Requiring Manual Focus  
• When recording a subject through a  
window.  
• When the subject is not in the center of  
the viewfinder.  
• When recording a subject having a close  
foreground and a background that is far  
away.  
• When recording in low-light situations.  
• When recording a scene with fast  
motions, like a tennis swing.  
• When recording two subjects at different  
distances that overlap in the same scene.  
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Recording  
Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)  
The electronic image stabilizer helps compensate for unstable images  
caused by camera shake that can be created by recording out of a moving  
vehicle or while walking.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
E
VOLUM  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
EIS Button  
PROG.AE/  
+
_
EFFECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
DISPLAY  
FADE/  
WIPE  
To Turn On EIS  
1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.  
Turn off EIS when using a tripod.  
Stabilization may not be possible if hand  
shake is excessive or when shooting the  
following:  
2. Press the EIS button. The EIS  
indicator appears in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.  
• Low contrast subjects or backgrounds or  
dark or dim subjects.  
• Subject with excessive backlighting.  
• Scenes with movements in various  
directions.  
To Turn Off EIS  
Press the EIS button. The EIS indicator  
disappears from the viewfinder.  
EIS Indicator in Viewfinder  
or on LCD Monitor  
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Recording  
Zooming  
The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close ups or  
wide-angle shots just by sliding the power zoom lever on the camcorder.  
W
Power Zoom Lever  
T = Telephoto  
W = Wide Angle  
T
T20•30•40  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
+
/
PLAY  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
Zoom Level Indicator in  
+
Viewfinder or on LCD Monitor  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
To Zoom In and Out  
Digital Zooming  
Optical zooming allows you to zoom in  
and out up to 14X.  
Digital zooming doubles the maximum  
14X normal optical zooming. The zoom  
indicator does not operate during digital  
zooming.  
• To move the lens in the telephoto  
(close-up) direction, slide the power  
zoom lever toward T.  
Zoom speed varies according to how far  
you zoom in or out.  
• To move the lens in the wide angle  
Notes: You may need to focus manually  
during digital zooming. Zoom in, adjust the  
focus manually or use focus lock, and then  
zoom in or out.  
direction, slide the lever toward W.  
• The zoom level indicator appears in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
Note: If you are trying to zoom in very close  
to a subject and the camcorder zooms out, try  
using Tele Macro zooming. See page 41.  
The quality of the image may not be as good  
in digital zooming as optical zooming.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu  
The main recording menu lets you select and set several recording features:  
Tele Macro (close-up), Gain Up (light adjustment), Color Filter, Tape Length, Title,  
and Date/Time. The Sub Menu lets you turn the tally light on or off, set interval and  
recording times for self-timer, animation, and time-lapse recording, and set an ID  
number.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Display the Recording Menu  
4. If you select Tele Macro, Gain Up,  
Color Filter, or Tape Length, press  
or to select the option you want for  
that feature.  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch is in PRESET.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
If you select Date/Time or Title, press  
to access the selection menu for the  
feature.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
Notes: If you want to change another feature,  
repeat steps 3 and 4.  
If you make a change in the recording menu,  
appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
Recording Menu in Viewfinder  
or on LCD Monitor  
3. Press  
or to highlight the feature  
you want to adjust.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Tele Macro Zooming Feature  
Tele Macro (close-up), zooming allows you to zoom in on subjects that are too close to  
focus on during normal zooming. If the subject is more than approximately 23 inches  
away, use normal zooming.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Turn on Tele Macro  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Press or to select OFF or ON.  
switch is in PRESET.  
• Select ON if you want to record a  
small subject within approximately  
23 inches.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
• Select OFF for normal zooming.  
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
Note: Depending on the position of the  
zoom, the lens may go out of focus.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
3. Make sure Tele Macro is highlighted  
or press or to highlight it.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Gain Up  
The gain up feature allows you to take bright and natural recordings even in areas  
with low or poor lighting.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Set Gain Up  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Press or to select AGC or OFF.  
switch is in PRESET.  
• Select OFF when lighting is not a  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
problem.  
• Select AGC to record a subject in a  
dark environment. The picture will  
be brighter, with slightly more  
“video noise”.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
3. Press  
or to highlight Gain Up.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Color Filter  
This feature allows you to add a red or blue tint to the recording.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Set Color Filter  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Press or to select NOR., RED,  
switch is in PRESET.  
or BLUE.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
• Select NOR. for normal recording  
• Select RED to add a reddish tint to  
your recording.  
• Select BLUE to add a bluish tint to  
your recording.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
3. Press  
or to highlight Color  
Filter.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Tape Time-Remaining Display  
The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically  
displayed in the viewfinder. The Tape Length feature in the recording menu must be  
set correctly for the length tape you are using before the camcorder can correctly  
calculate time remaining.  
30min  
SP•EP  
Switch  
30min  
29min  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
3min  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
TAPE END  
2min  
(Flashing)  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
1min  
(Flashing)  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
0min  
(Flashing)  
Set the Tape Length  
• Select T20 if you are using a tape  
with 20 minutes recording time in  
SP speed.  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
switch is in PRESET.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
• Select T30 if you are using a tape  
with 30 minutes recording time in  
SP speed.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
• Select T40 if you are using a tape  
with 40 minutes recording time in  
SP speed.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
5. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Notes: The time-remaining indicator will  
start flashing when the remaining tape time  
reaches two minutes.  
3. Press  
Length.  
or to highlight Tape  
TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its  
end during recording or a cassette is loaded  
with its tape already at the end.  
4. Press or to select the length of  
tape you are using:  
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Recording Menu — Title  
The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles or create your own title —  
up to 18 characters to superimpose on a scene. The clock cell battery must be  
installed as shown on page 48 before you can create or store your own title.  
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MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
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Button  
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EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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WIPE  
Button  
To Add a Preset Title to Your Recordings  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Press to display the title menu.  
switch is in PRESET.  
OFF  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
Happy Birthday  
Our Vacation  
Merry Christmas  
A Special Day  
Happy Holidays  
Our New Baby  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
(Set Character)  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
5. Press  
or to highlight the preset  
title you wish to use.  
6. Press MENU to display the title in  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
3. Press or on the mode select dial  
monitor. It will be superimposed on  
your tape during recording.  
to highlight Title.  
(continued on next page)  
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Recording Menu — Title (Continued)  
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MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Create Your Own Title  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
4. Press to display the title menu.  
5. Press or to highlight (Set  
Character).  
switch is in PRESET.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor  
OFF  
3. Press  
or to highlight Title.  
Happy Birthday  
Our Vacation  
Merry Christmas  
A Special Day  
Happy Holidays  
Our New Baby  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
(Set Character)  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
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Recording  
6. Press to display the set character  
menu.  
10.When you are finished, press  
,
,
, or to highlight End.  
SET:MENU KEY  
11.Press MENU to return to the title  
A B C D E F G H I  
J K L M N O P Q R S  
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü  
menu, or press MENU twice to  
remove all menus from the screen and  
display and record your title.  
` ` ˜ ˜ `  
A E O I U Ñ Æ ø Å &  
?
: . ,  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
- / ! ?  
Note: The title will be recorded on your  
tape whenever it appears in the viewfinder  
or on the LCD monitor.  
End  
Clear  
Note: If you wish to erase a previous title,  
highlight Clear, and press MENU.  
7. Press  
,
,
, or to highlight the  
Notes: To select the location of a  
character you wish to use.  
character, press  
,
,
, or to move  
8. Press MENU to enter the character in  
the cursor to the row of squares at the  
bottom. Then press or to highlight  
the location where you want to place the  
character.  
your title.  
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until you have  
completed your title (up to 18  
characters).  
To correct a character, highlight the  
character you want to correct and press  
and together.  
SET:MENU KEY  
If you wish to erase a previous title or all  
characters, highlight Clear, and press  
MENU.  
A B C D E F G H I  
J K L M N O P Q R S  
T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü  
` ` ˜ ˜ `  
A E O I U Ñ Æ ø Å &  
?
: . ,  
- / ! ?  
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
TAYLOR IS TWO!  
End  
Clear  
To Turn Off a Title  
1. Display the title menu, use  
or to  
2. Press MENU to remove the title menu  
highlight OFF and press MENU.  
from the screen.  
OFF  
Happy Birthday  
Our Vacation  
Merry Christmas  
A Special Day  
Happy Holidays  
Our New Baby  
Wedding Day  
Congratulations  
(Set Character)  
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Recording  
Date/Time Display — Install the Clock Lithium Cell  
The clock cell indicator  
will flash for a few seconds in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor when you turn on the camcorder if the cell has not been installed or needs  
to be replaced.  
Insert object here to remove cell.  
Clock Cell  
(+ Side Facing Out)  
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Clock Cell  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
JLIP  
Compartment  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and  
remove any power supply attached to  
the camcorder.  
To Remove Battery  
To remove battery, insert a pointed non-  
metallic object between battery and  
compartment and lift.  
2. Press release tab of clock cell compart-  
ment cover and open the compartment.  
3. Insert the clock cell with the “+”  
terminal facing out.  
4. Close the compartment cover. It will  
click into place.  
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 circuit the + and – sides  
of the cell.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Date/Time Display  
The date and time must be set before it can be displayed and recorded on your  
tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on the previous page before the  
date can be set and recorded.  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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NEAR  
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FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
MENU Button  
Button  
To Set the Date and Time  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
5. Press or to enter the correct  
month. Press to go forward or  
to go back.  
switch is in PRESET.  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
6. Press to start the day flashing.  
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the year,  
hour (including AM and PM), and  
minutes.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
Note: If you want to return the date and  
time to the previous setting, press or  
to highlight Cancel and press MENU.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
8. Press or to highlight Set.  
9. Press the MENU button. The  
camcorder’s internal clock will start  
and you will return to the recording  
menu.  
3. Press or to highlight Date/Time.  
4. Press to display the date and time  
screen.  
Notes: Press MENU twice to start the  
clock and remove all the menus from the  
viewfinder.  
JAN 1.00 AM 12:01  
If you enter an invalid date, Input Error  
Set  
appears in the viewfinder. Press  
or and enter the correct day.  
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Cancel  
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Date/Time Display  
The clock cell must be installed and the date and time set before the date and/or time  
can be selected and recorded on your tape.  
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MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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FAR  
NEAR  
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CASSETTE  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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EIS  
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
DISPLAY  
FADE/  
WIPE  
DISPLAY  
Button  
To Select the Date, Time, or Date and Time You Want to Record  
On Your Tape  
1. Attach a power supply and place  
POWER switch in CAMERA. The  
power indicator will light.  
Date Display: The date will be  
displayed and recorded.  
Time: The time will be displayed  
and recorded.  
2. Repeatedly press DISPLAY to select  
the date, time, or date and time you  
want to record.  
Date and Time Display: The date  
and time will be displayed and  
recorded.  
Date and Time Off: No date or time  
will be displayed or recorded.  
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Date/Time Display  
Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Displays  
Press DISPLAY to select mode.  
NOV 18.97  
Date Display  
Date and Time Off Display  
PM 1:59:43  
NOV 18.97  
Time Display  
Return to Date Display  
NOV 18.97 PM 1:59:56  
Date and Time Display  
The mode selected will be recorded.  
To Record the Date, Time, or Date and Time on Your Tape  
1. Place the camcorder in record pause.  
5. To record the display again, place  
the camcorder in record pause and  
press the DISPLAY button to select the  
mode you want to record.  
2. Repeatedly press the DISPLAY button  
to display the date, time, or date and  
time you have previously stored.  
3. Begin recording.  
4. Press the DISPLAY button to remove  
the display from the viewfinder when  
you are finished recording it.  
Note: If you do not want to record a date  
or time, press DISPLAY to select the date  
and time off mode.  
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Recording  
Recording Menu — Sub Menu  
The sub menu lets you turn the tally light on or off, set interval and recording times for  
the self-timer, time-lapse recording, or animation recording. You can also set a JLIP  
ID number for a device (such as a personal computer).  
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VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Change a Feature in the Sub Menu  
1. Make sure the FULL AUTO/PRESET  
Tally  
ON  
switch is in PRESET.  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
2. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
6. Press to start the highlighted item  
flashing.  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
7. Press or to adjust the highlighted  
item.  
Note: If you want to change another  
feature, repeat steps 5, 6, and 7.  
3. Press or to highlight Sub Menu.  
8. Press to return to the recording  
menu, or press MENU to exit both  
menus.  
4. Press to display the sub menu.  
5. Press or to highlight the item  
you want to adjust.  
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Sub Menu Tally Light and JLIP ID NO.  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
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PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
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Tally Light  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
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JLIP Connector  
To Turn the Tally Light ON or OFF  
1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page.  
2. Press or to highlight Tally.  
4. Press or to turn the tally light  
ON or OFF.  
• Select ON to have the tally light  
turn on during recording.  
Tally  
ON  
• Select OFF if you do not want the  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
tally light to light.  
5. Press to stop Tally flashing and  
return to the recording menu, or press  
MENU to exit both menus.  
3. Press to start Tally flashing.  
Set the JLIP ID NO.  
The camcorder has a JLIP (Joint Level Interface Protocol) connector that may be  
used in the future to connect a device, such as a home computer.  
To Select a JLIP ID NO.  
1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page.  
3. Press to start JLIP ID NO. flashing.  
2. Press or to highlight JLIP ID NO.  
4. Press or to select a number from  
01 to 99.  
Tally  
ON  
5. Press to stop JLIP ID NO. flashing  
and return to the recording menu, or  
press MENU to exit both menus.  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
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Sub Menu — Self-Timer  
The self-timer lets you set the camcorder to delay recording so you can be  
in the scene when recording begins.  
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MAX  
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SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Set the Self-Timer  
1. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA. The power indicator will  
light.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
2. Place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in  
PRESET.  
3. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
4. Press or to highlight Sub Menu.  
5. Press to display the sub menu.  
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6. Press or to highlight Interval  
9. Press twice to return to the  
recording menu.  
Timer.  
10.Press MENU to exit the menu.  
and  
the amount of delayed recording time  
appear in the viewfinder or on the  
LCD monitor.  
Tally  
ON  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
5min  
PAUSE  
7. Press to start Interval Timer  
flashing.  
Self-Timer Indicator in Viewfinder  
or on LCD Monitor  
11. Press the thumb trigger to start self-  
timer recording. The camcorder will  
start recording after the amount of time  
you have set. It will continue  
Tally  
ON  
15S  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
30S  
recording until you press the thumb  
trigger to stop recording.  
1min  
5min  
OFF  
Notes: If the tally light is turned on, it  
starts flashing. About five seconds before  
recording begins, the tally light will start  
flashing faster. It will stop flashing when  
recording begins.  
8. Press or to select the amount of  
time you want the recording delayed.  
• Select 15S to delay the recording  
for 15 seconds.  
To stop self-timer recording before it has  
started, press the thumb trigger again, and  
set the Interval Timer to OFF.  
• Select 30S to delay the recording  
for 30 seconds.  
• Select 1min to delay the recording  
for one minute.  
12.Turn off the interval time when you are  
finished by selecting Interval Time  
OFF in the Sub Menu.  
• Select 5min to delay the recording  
for five minutes.  
• Select OFF if you do not want the  
camcorder to delay recording.  
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Recording  
Sub Menu — Animation Recording  
Animation recording produces an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary  
scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as  
cartooning).  
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MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Record Using Animation  
1. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA. The power indicator will  
light.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
2. Place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in  
PRESET.  
3. Make sure the recording speed is set  
to SP.  
4. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
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10. Press MENU to select a  
5. Press or to highlight Sub Menu.  
recording time.  
6. Press to display the sub menu.  
11. Press MENU to exit the menu.  
and the amount of recording  
time appear in the viewfinder or  
on the LCD monitor.  
Tally  
ON  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
1/4S  
PAUSE  
7. Press or to highlight Rec Time.  
8. Press to start Rec Time flashing.  
12. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
Tally  
ON  
Note: The recording stops  
automatically after the selected  
period of recording time. You may  
want to take two to five shots of the  
subject in the same position.  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
1/4S  
1/2S  
13. Move the subject and repeat  
step 11 for the desired number  
of shots.  
1S  
14. Turn off the recording time  
when you are finished by  
selecting Rec Time OFF in the  
Sub Menu.  
5S  
OFF  
9. Press or to select the amount of  
time you want the camcorder to  
record.  
• Select 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S to have  
the camcorder record for 1/4  
second, 1/2 second, one second, or  
five seconds.  
Note: Fades and wipes do not operate  
during animation recording.  
• Select OFF to turn off the  
recording time.  
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Sub Menu — Time-Lapse Recording  
Time-lapse recording makes automatic recordings at preset time intervals.  
The recording will show subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations  
or plant growth) when it remains focused on an object.  
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MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
MENU Button  
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FADE/  
WIPE  
Button  
To Record Using Time Lapse  
1. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA. The power indicator will  
light.  
Tele Macro  
Gain Up  
Color Filter  
Tape Length  
Title  
Date/Time  
Sub Menu  
OFF  
AGC  
NOR.  
T20  
2. Place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in  
PRESET.  
3. Make sure the recording speed is set  
to SP.  
4. Press the MENU button. The  
recording menu will appear in the  
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.  
5. Press or to highlight Sub Menu.  
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13.If necessary, adjust the exposure  
control, focus, and stabilizer before  
step 14.  
6. Press to display the Sub Menu.  
Tally  
ON  
14.Press MENU to exit the menu.  
and  
15S  
30S  
Interval Timer  
Rec Time  
JLIP ID NO.  
OFF  
OFF  
0 7  
the amount of recording time, and  
1/4S  
1/2S  
and the amount of interval time appear  
in the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
1min  
5min  
OFF  
1S  
5min  
1/4S  
5S  
OFF  
PAUSE  
7. Press or to highlight Rec Time.  
8. Press to start Rec Time flashing.  
9. Press or to select the amount of  
time you want the camcorder to  
record.  
15.Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording.  
• Select 1/4S, 1/2S, 1S, or 5S to have  
the camcorder record for 1/4  
second, 1/2 second, one second, or  
five seconds.  
• Select OFF to turn off the  
recording time.  
Notes: The camcorder will start and stop  
recording the selected amount of time.  
If the tally light is turned on, it flashes  
with the flash speed increasing five  
seconds before recording begins.  
16.Turn off the interval and recording  
time when you are finished by  
10.Press to highlight Interval Timer.  
selecting Interval Timer OFF and Rec  
Time OFF in the Sub Menu.  
11.Press to start Interval Timer  
flashing.  
Note: Fades and wipes do not operate during  
time-lapse recording.  
12.Press or to select the amount of  
time you want between recordings.  
• Select 15S, 30S, 1min, or 5min to  
set the intervals between recording  
to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one  
minute, or five minutes.  
• Select OFF to turn off the Interval  
Timer.  
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Recording  
Fading or Wiping In and Out  
You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you use the fade or  
wipe features. The picture gradually appears on a black or blue screen and  
disappears leaving a black or blue screen. The speed of the fade or wipe is  
automatically controlled by the camcorder.  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
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FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
Button  
Button  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
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MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
Button  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
FADE/WIPE Button  
Button  
Indicator  
Menu  
Function  
Fades in or out on a black screen.  
Black Fader  
BK  
C
Fades in or out on a blue screen.  
Blue Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Fades in or out with a full screen mosaic effect.  
Wipes in with a black screen from the top and  
bottom. Wipes out from the center towards the top  
and bottom leaving a black screen.  
Wipes in with a black screen from the left. Wipes  
out with the image moving from right to left  
leaving a black screen.  
Slide Wipe  
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To Fade or Wipe  
1. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA. The power indicator will  
light.  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch in  
PRESET  
Press the FADE/WIPE button to  
2. Place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in  
display the fade/wipe menu.  
FULL AUTO or PRESET.  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch in  
FULL AUTO  
OFF  
BK  
C
Black Fader  
Blue Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Slide Wipe  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the FADE/WIPE button to turn  
the black fader on or off.  
BK  
appears in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor.  
3.Press FADE/WIPE to highlight the  
fade or wipe you want to select.  
Note: The fade or wipe you select is  
automatically activated and the  
fade/wipe menu is removed from the  
viewfinder or LCD monitor in  
approximately two seconds.  
BK  
4.Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording and fade or wipe in.  
Note: If you select a fade or wipe  
during recording, press the thumb trigger  
to fade or wipe out.  
Note: This is the only fade you can use  
in the full auto mode.  
To Turn Off Fade or Wipe  
When FULL AUTO/PRESET switch is in  
FULL AUTO, press FADE/WIPE.  
OFF  
BK  
C
Black Fader  
Blue Fader  
Mosaic Fader  
Shutter Wipe  
Slide Wipe  
1
2
3
4
5
When FULL AUTO/PRESET switch is in  
PRESET, press FADE/WIPE to display  
the fade/wipe menu, and then press  
FADE/WIPE repeatedly to highlight  
OFF.  
Note: The fade or wipe will be turned  
off and the menu will automatically be  
removed from the viewfinder or LCD  
monitor in approximately two seconds.  
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Production Effects  
You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you use some of the  
production effects while recording.  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
C
A
S
S
E
T
T
E
E
J
    C
    T
FULL AUTO/  
PRESET Switch  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
+
PROG. AE/  
EFFECT Button  
MENU  
FAR  
NEAR  
_
FADE/  
WIPE  
Indicator  
Menu  
Function  
The camcorder records black bars at the top and  
bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen  
effect. This is also known as “letter box” recording.  
Use when you play back your recordings on a 16X9  
TV.  
Cinema  
Gives your recording a brownish tint like old photos.  
Combine with cinema mode for a classic look.  
Sepia  
Use to record a scene at dusk or twilight. Also used  
to record fireworks for a more natural and dramatic  
look. Auto gain is turned off, and white balance is  
set to outdoors.  
Twilight  
Use to clearly capture fast-moving action with less  
blurring. Use when playing back the recording on a  
VCR featuring special effects, such as pause or slow  
motion.  
Sports  
HI.S 1/2000  
Sets shutter speed to 1/2000. Use to record fast-  
moving action with less blurring. Can capture faster  
action than sports mode. Use outdoors and in well-  
lit situations when playing back recording on VCR  
featuring special effects, such as pause or slow  
motion.  
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To Use a Production Effect  
1. Place the POWER switch in  
CAMERA. The power indicator will  
light.  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
Cinema  
Sepia  
Twilight  
Sports  
HI.S 1/2000  
2. Place FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in  
FULL AUTO or PRESET.  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch in  
FULL AUTO  
Press the PROG.AE/EFFECT button  
to turn the Cinema mode on or off.  
3. Press PROG.AE/EFFECT to highlight  
the effect you want to select.  
appears in the viewfinder or on  
the LCD monitor.  
Note: The effect you select is  
automatically activated and the menu is  
removed from the viewfinder or LCD  
monitor in approximately two seconds.  
4. Press the thumb trigger to start  
recording with the effect you selected.  
Notes: When Sepia is activated, pressing  
MAN.W.BAL. has no effect.  
Note: This is the only production effect  
you can use in FULL AUTO.  
Certain effects cannot be used together with  
other functions. When an effect not suitable  
in the current situation is selected, its  
indicator flashes in the viewfinder or in the  
LCD monitor.  
FULL AUTO/PRESET in PRESET  
Press the PROG.AE/EFFECT button  
to display the production effect  
menu.  
To Turn Off a Production Effect  
When FULL AUTO/PRESET switch is  
in FULL AUTO, press PROG.AE/  
EFFECT.  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
Cinema  
Sepia  
Twilight  
Sports  
HI.S 1/2000  
When FULL AUTO/PRESET switch is  
in PRESET, press PROG.AE/EFFECT  
to display the production effect menu,  
and then press PROG.AE/EFFECT  
repeatedly to highlight OFF.  
Note: The effect will be turned off and the  
menu will automatically be removed from  
the viewfinder or LCD monitor in  
approximately two seconds.  
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Recording  
Attaching 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  
4. Attach the other end of the strap to the  
other shoulder strap attachment ring.  
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  
shown.  
Keeper  
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VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
2. Loop the end of the strap over the top  
of the shoulder strap attachment ring.  
VIDEO  
5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired  
length.  
Keeper  
Buckle  
6. Slide both keepers up snugly against  
the shoulder strap attachment rings to  
prevent the strap from slipping.  
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Cautions: When carrying the  
camcorder with the shoulder strap,  
close and lock the LCD monitor and  
rotate the viewfinder down and slide  
it to the front. This helps prevent  
possible damage from bumping  
against your body as you move.  
Make sure the shoulder strap is  
firmly attached before using it to  
carry the camcorder.  
Attachment  
Rings  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
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.  
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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 may need  
before taking your camcorder to  
other countries. Consult your  
dealer for advice.  
• Carry your camcorder in a  
carrying case when traveling.  
See page 76 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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Playback  
Using 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 will not be used for a month or more.  
This will prevent possible damage from  
battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up  
the liquid inside the compartment and replace  
the battery with a new one.  
3. Replace battery compartment cover.  
Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter  
Cassette  
Compartment  
Lid  
Tape Wheel  
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  
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.  
Note: You should hear a whirring sound  
while the tape loads. The adapter’s load  
detector will automatically retract into the  
adapter.  
Attempting to insert the cassette adapter  
into a VCR with the load detector  
extending may cause damage to the  
adapter and/or VCR.  
Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter  
Access Hole  
Caution: Do not touch the reels  
during loading or unloading. It  
could cause injury or damage the  
cassette adapter and/or tape.  
Reels  
1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to  
the right. The load detector will  
extend from the side and the whirring  
sound indicates the tape is being  
released before the adapter’s cassette  
compartment lid opens.  
2. Use the access hole on the bottom of  
the adapter to push the cassette up and  
remove it from the adapter.  
3. Gently close the adapter’s cassette  
compartment lid.  
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Playback  
Playback Using the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder  
You can view tapes in color using the LCD monitor or black-and-white using  
the viewfinder. You can hear the sound from the tapes on the built-in speaker  
when you use the monitor.  
BRIGHT  
Control  
Eyepiece Focus  
Control  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
Control  
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BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUM  
E
Viewfinder  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EJECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
EJECT  
CASSETTE  
PUSH/OPEN  
Button  
EJECT Button  
PUSH Button  
LCD  
Monitor  
To Play Back a Tape  
Use the LCD Monitor  
• Make sure the monitor is open at  
least 60º. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned off.  
• Tilt the LCD monitor (up to 45º up  
or down).  
1. Attach a power supply.  
Attach the adapter/charger, charged  
battery, or optional DC car cord.  
2. Insert a tape.  
• Press PUSH/OPEN to open the LCD  
monitor. Open the monitor at least  
60º before opening the cassette  
compartment.  
• Press EJECT to open the cassette  
compartment.  
• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette  
to remove any slack from the tape.  
• Insert the cassette with the tape  
wheel facing up and the tape window  
facing out.  
• Adjust the brightness of the image  
by turning the BRIGHT dial.  
• Adjust speaker volume with the  
SPEAKER VOLUME control.  
Use the Viewfinder  
• Make sure the monitor is closed and  
locked. The viewfinder will be  
automatically turned on.  
• Adjust the viewfinder for a  
comfortable viewing condition.  
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to  
adjust the focus of the viewfinder for  
your vision.  
• Press the PUSH button to lock the  
cassette compartment closed.  
3. Place the POWER switch in VCR.  
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin  
playback.  
The power indicator will light .  
• If necessary, adjust tracking.  
• During playback, use the playback  
features on the next pages.  
4. Use the LCD monitor or viewfinder  
to view what you are recording.  
6. Press STOP when you are finished.  
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Playback  
Playback Features  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
PLAY/PAUSE  
Button  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
STOP Button  
FF Button  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
REW Button  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
POWER Switch in VCR  
Visual Searching  
Tape Positioning  
• During playback, press and release FF  
or REW if you want to search the tape  
visually in forward or reverse.  
Place POWER switch in VCR and press  
STOP.  
• Press REW or FF to rewind or fast-  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder  
forward the tape.  
to return to normal playback.  
• Press STOP to stop the tape.  
For brief searching, press and hold FF  
or REW for more than two seconds.  
• Release the button to return to normal  
playback.  
Note: Noise bars may appear and the picture  
may become monochrome or darken during  
searching.  
Stop-Action Pause  
• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE  
to “stop the action” and view one frame  
of the tape.  
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 will automatically enter the stop mode and  
then turn off to prevent excessive tape wear.  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder  
to return to normal playback.  
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Playback  
Playback Features (Continued)  
COUNTER R/M (Reset/Memory) Button  
sp•EP  
TRACKING  
UNTER R/M  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
W.BAL.  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
STOP Button  
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
REW Button  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
POWER Switch in VCR  
Thumb Trigger  
Time Counter  
The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment  
of tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. When  
memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast forward  
when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.  
To Use the Memory-Stop Feature  
1. Place the POWER switch in VCR,  
locate the place on the tape you want  
to return to, and press COUNTER R/M  
for more than two seconds to reset the  
counter to 0:00:00.  
2. Press COUNTER R/M again to turn on  
memory stop. An M appears before  
the time counter.  
3. Continue to play the tape. When you  
want to return to the place you marked,  
press the STOP button.  
M
0:00:00  
4. Press REW. The tape will rewind to  
the time counter reading of M 0:00:00.  
5. Press COUNTER R/M to turn off  
memory stop. The M disappears.  
Note: The time counter does not operate on  
blank portions of tape.  
Time Counter With  
Memory Stop Turned On  
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Playback  
Playback Features (Continued)  
TRACKING Buttons  
sp•EP  
UNTER R/M  
W.BAL.  
TRACKING  
+
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
FF  
REW  
+
VCR  
JLIP  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
AUDIO  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
Tracking  
During playback, streaks may appear in the playback picture. Press either  
TRACKING button to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture.  
• During stop-action playback, pressing  
one of the TRACKING buttons may  
reduce picture “jitter” (picture bouncing  
up and down). Some “jitter” is normal.  
Note: The TRACKING buttons may have no  
effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders  
or VCRs.  
Simultaneously press both TRACKING  
buttons to return tracking to its preset  
center.  
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Playback  
Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks  
To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN jacks,  
you will need an optional audio/video cable such as VH83 shown on page 78.  
If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can 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  
1 White  
Audio Plug  
Audio/Video  
Output Cable  
(Optional)  
AUDIO  
IN  
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AUDIO Jack  
VIDEO  
IN  
3
VCR  
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
JLIP  
2
Yellow Video Plug  
4
AUDIO  
OR  
RF  
BATT. RELEASE  
DC OUT  
VIDEO  
Back of  
Stereo VCR or  
TV Monitor  
1 White  
Audio  
Plug  
Y-Adapter  
(Optional)  
Audio/Video  
Output Cable  
(Optional)  
L
AUDIO  
IN  
3
VIDEO Jack  
R
VIDEO  
IN  
4
2
Yellow Video Plug  
Installation  
2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO  
1 Attach the white plug on one end of  
the audio/video cable to the AUDIO  
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).  
IN jack on the TV (or VCR).  
3 Attach the white plug on the other end  
of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO  
jack (located under the small cover)  
on the back of the camcorder.  
Notes: If your cable does not have white  
and yellow plugs, just be sure to 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  
may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25,  
shown on page 78 to hear both channels.  
4 Attach the yellow plug to the yellow  
VIDEO jack on the camcorder.  
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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.  
If noise bars appear on the screen,  
adjust tracking as described on  
page 71.  
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,  
video, or camera mode. (If your  
VCR does not have a line, video, or  
camera mode, consult the VCR  
owner’s manual.) Operate the TV  
as you normally do to see the signal  
coming from the VCR.  
Make sure the memory-stop feature is  
turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the  
camcorder will enter play pause when the  
counter reaches M 0:00:00.  
5. Press STOP when you are finished.  
2. Place the POWER switch in VCR to  
turn on the camcorder. The power  
indicator will light.  
Caution: The unauthorized recording  
of copyrighted material may infringe  
the rights of others.  
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.  
• During playback, use the playback  
features described on pages 69-70.  
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.  
3. Press the thumb trigger to begin  
recording. You can watch what the  
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on  
the TV screen.  
Notes: When the camcorder is used as a  
camera, 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,  
video, or camera mode. (If your  
VCR does not have a line, video, or  
camera mode, consult the VCR  
owner’s manual.) Operate the TV  
as you normally do to see the signal  
coming from the VCR.  
4. Press the thumb trigger on the  
camcorder to pause recording.  
2. Place the POWER switch  
in CAMERA.  
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Playback  
Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs  
To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an  
optional 1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82  
or VH90 shown on page 78. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is  
connected to a VCR), refer to pages 72-73.  
VHF Antenna  
Optional Coaxial  
RF Cable  
(such as VH82 or VH90)  
1
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OR  
Back of TV  
VCR  
VHF  
2
POWER  
OFF  
CAMERA  
OR  
AUDIO  
Optional  
Transformer  
(Such as VH54)  
RF  
DC OUT  
BATT. RELEASE  
VIDEO  
VHF  
AUDIO, RF DC  
OUT, VIDEO Jacks  
3
2
OR  
OUT TO TV Connector  
RF Output  
Adapter's Plug  
Optional  
300-75 Ohm  
VCR/TV Switch  
Transformer  
IN FROM ANT  
Connector  
Optional RF Output Adapter  
(1CVA147C)  
CH3/CH4 Switch  
Installation  
1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from  
your TV. Connect the antenna to the  
IN FROM ANT connector on the RF  
output adapter if you are going to leave  
the adapter connected to the TV.  
2 Attach one end of the optional coaxial  
RF cable to the OUT TO TV  
connector on the adapter, and attach  
the other end to the VHF input on  
your TV as shown.  
Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat  
twin-lead type attached by two screws,  
you will also need an optional 300/75 ohm  
transformer.  
Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw  
terminals, you will need a 75/300 ohm  
transformer, such as VH54, shown on  
page 78.  
3 Attach the RF output adapter’s plug to  
the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and  
VIDEO jacks located under the small  
cover on the back of the camcorder.  
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Playback  
Playback Operation  
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.  
1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF  
output adapter to channel 3 or 4.  
• During playback, use the playback  
features described on pages 69-70.  
2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the  
same channel you selected with the  
RF output adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch.  
If noise bars appear on the screen,  
adjust tracking as described on  
page 71.  
3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in  
VCR.  
6. Press STOP on the camcorder when  
you are finished.  
4. Place POWER in VCR. Power  
indicator will light.  
Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording  
1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel  
3 or 4.  
2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF  
output adapter to the same channel  
you selected on the TV.  
5. Press the thumb trigger to begin  
recording. You can watch what the  
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on  
the TV screen.  
Note: When the camcorder is used as a  
camera, turn the TV’s volume down to  
prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by  
feedback.  
3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in  
VCR.  
4. Place POWER in CAMERA. Power  
6. Press the thumb trigger on the  
camcorder to pause recording.  
indicator will light.  
Normal TV Viewing  
For normal TV viewing, you may leave  
the RF output adapter hooked up to the  
TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from  
the camcorder and place the adapter’s  
VCR/TV switch in TV.  
Note to Cable TV Installer  
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the  
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I),  
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies  
that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
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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 79.  
AC201A Soft Carrying Case  
DCC08 Car Cord Adapter  
This car cord adapter enables you to  
operate your camcorder from your car,  
truck, or RV by plugging the car cord  
directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter  
socket. The DCC08 is designed  
Custom compact soft case designed  
especially to provide protection and utility  
for your compact VHS camcorder and  
most accessories. Rugged fabric lined  
with soft non-abrasive material and  
generous padding. Has three outside  
pockets with storage for lens filters,  
adapters, batteries, and tapes.  
specifically to convert power from a  
12-volt battery to a 6-volt output.  
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 may damage the  
camcorder and void your warranty.  
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Optional Accessories  
FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable  
Batteries  
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod  
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod,  
such as AC088, will keep the camcorder  
steady and produce 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.  
These rechargeable nickel-cadmium  
batteries are designed specifically for long  
life. The FB1260 is a 1-hour battery. The  
FB120 powers your camcorder  
approximately twice as long as the  
FB1260 (depending on how much you use  
the LCD monitor, zoom, and pause). Both  
can be recharged with the AC  
adapter/charger that came with your  
camcorder.  
CPS91 AC Battery Charger  
The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly  
into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260  
and FB120 camcorder batteries. Because  
the CPS91 operates on 100-240 Volts,  
50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually  
anywhere in the world. A plug adapter  
may be required in some countries.  
Charging takes approximately nine hours  
for the battery that came with your  
camcorder, seven hours for the FB1260  
(1-hour battery), and 13 hours for the  
FB120 (2-hour battery).  
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 approximately three-eighth  
(3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the  
mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.  
All specifications and  
descriptions of accessories are  
subject to change without notice.  
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Optional Accessories  
1CVA147C RF Output Adapter  
VH54 Cable Transformer  
This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to  
connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable  
(such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm  
screw terminals on a TV.  
This RF output adapter is used with a  
coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,  
to connect your camcorder to a standard  
TV (one without audio/video inputs) for  
playback. If your antenna cable is the flat  
twin-lead type attached by two screws,  
you will also need a 300-to-75 ohm  
transformer. If your TV has 300 ohm  
antenna screw terminals, you will need an  
optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer such  
as VH54.  
VH83 Audio/Video Cable  
This six foot audio/video dubbing cable  
can be used for copying tapes from the  
camcorder to another VCR or camcorder.  
Coaxial RF Cables  
VH82 (6-ft)  
VH90 (12-ft)  
AH25 Y-Adapter  
These RF cables are used with the RF  
output adapter to connect your camcorder  
to a standard TV (one without  
audio/video input jacks) for playback.  
If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw  
terminals, you will need an optional  
75-to-300 ohm transformer such as  
VH54. If your antenna cable is the flat  
twin-lead type attached by two screws,  
you will also need an optional 300-to-75  
ohm transformer.  
This Y-adapter allows you to connect  
your camcorder’s mono audio cable to a  
stereo TV or VCR.  
All specifications and descriptions of accessories  
are subject to change without notice.  
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Accessory Order Form  
Order Form for Camcorder Model ProV800C  
Description  
Part No.  
AC088  
AC201A  
AH25  
Price  
$ 39.95  
$ 39.95  
Qty. Total  
Super Lightweight Tripod  
Soft Camcorder Case  
Y-Adapter  
$
2.95  
AC Battery Charger  
Car Cord Adapter  
Rechargeable Battery (Extended)  
Rechargeable Battery (Standard)  
75-300 Cable Transformer  
Coaxial RF Cable  
CPS91  
DCC08  
FB120  
FB1260  
VH54  
VH82  
VH83  
VH90  
$ 59.95  
$ 89.95  
$ 89.95  
$ 49.95  
$
$
$
$
2.95  
6.95  
5.95  
7.95  
Audio/Video Cable  
Coaxial RF Cable  
RF Output Adapter  
Shoulder Strap  
AC Adapter/Charger  
and  
1CVA147C $ 59.95  
218858  
236689  
$ 12.95  
$ 96.45  
DC Cable  
233087  
237583  
$ 27.80  
$ 71.35  
Cassette Adapter  
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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Charge your order on your VISA,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
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from your VISA card  
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from your MasterCard  
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above your  
name on  
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expires:  
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly. This will be  
your mailing label.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
Name:  
Street:  
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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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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 8AM and 8PM (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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Care and Maintenance  
Cleaning 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, may damage  
the camcorder.  
Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens  
To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then  
gently wipe the lens with a cleaning tissue and commercially prepared  
cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning  
may scratch the lens.  
Caution: Do not  
touch the lens with  
your fingers. The  
oil from your skin  
can damage the  
Lens  
lens.  
Cleaning the Camcorder’s LCD Monitor  
1. Press PUSH/OPEN and open the  
LCD monitor.  
_
+
BRIGHT  
MAX  
MIN  
SPEAKER  
VOLUME  
2. Carefully wipe the monitor with a  
clean soft cloth.  
PUSH  
PUSH  
OPEN  
EJECT  
DISPLAY  
PROG.AE/  
EFFECT  
EIS  
MENU  
FADE/  
WIPE  
+
FAR  
NEAR  
_
3. Close the monitor.  
CASSETTE  
EJECT  
LCD Monitor  
Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder  
The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed 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.  
Reference  
Marks  
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Care and Maintenance  
Proper Care and Storage  
• The camcorder can 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 will cause  
excessive wear to both the camcorder’s  
recording/playback heads and cassettes.  
• Do not store the camcorder in  
temperatures below -22°F (-30C) or  
above 149°F (65C).  
• Always close the lens cover and LCD  
monitor 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 may damage the finish.  
• Retain the original carton for future  
storage or shipping purposes.  
Things to Avoid  
• Do not operate the camcorder near the  
ocean as salt water or salt water spray  
may damage the internal parts of the  
camcorder.  
• Do not operate the camcorder for  
extended periods in temperatures below  
40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C).  
• Do not expose the camcorder or  
adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If  
either component becomes wet, turn off  
the power and take the unit to an  
Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Servicenter.  
• Do not attempt to disassemble your  
camcorder. There are no user-  
serviceable parts inside.  
• Avoid operating your camcorder  
immediately after moving it from a cold  
location to a warm location. Give the  
camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a  
stable temperature before inserting a  
cassette. When the camcorder is  
moved from cold to warm,  
condensation may cause the tape to  
stick to the headwheel and damage the  
headwheel or tape.  
• Do not use an adapter/charger or  
batteries other than the ones specified  
for the camcorder. Use of the wrong  
accessories may cause damage to the  
camcorder.  
• Do not operate the LCD monitor if the  
back becomes hot. Close and lock the  
monitor or turn off the camcorder to  
cool down the monitor.  
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun  
or other bright objects.  
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct  
sunlight for extended periods of time.  
The resulting heat buildup could  
permanently damage the camcorder’s  
internal parts.  
• Do not operate the camcorder in  
extremely humid environments.  
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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 Servicenter,  
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  
• Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on  
the camcorder. The POWER indicator will light.  
• If using battery, it may 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 LCD 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 in correct position for desired  
operation.  
• There may not be a cassette in the camcorder.  
• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.  
• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.  
• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try  
rewinding it.  
Won’t playback  
Won’t record  
POWER switch must be in VCR position.  
• Safety tab has been removed. (See page 18.)  
POWER switch must be in CAMERA.  
No picture  
• Open lens cover.  
Camcorder turns  
itself off  
• Place POWER switch to OFF and then in CAMERA or  
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause  
or play pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to  
prevent tape wear.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M”  
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will  
stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads  
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.  
Tape stops during  
rewind or fast  
forward  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.  
Camcorder remains  
in pause mode  
• Subject was too far from camcorder.  
Sound is too low or  
distorted  
• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes on the LCD monitor or  
in the viewfinder, there is moisture in the camcorder.  
Wait until this indicator no longer appears before  
operating the camcorder.  
Dew indicator  
flashing in  
viewfinder or LCD  
monitor  
• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not  
work under these conditions. Place the FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch in PRESET and focus manually.  
See pages 36-37.  
Poor auto-focus  
operation  
Subject is not in center of LCD monitor or viewfinder or  
two subjects are at different distances. Place FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch in PRESET and focus manually.  
See pages 36-37.  
• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects are  
selected with the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch. Place FULL  
AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO. See page 32.  
• This may occur when background extremely contrasts  
with the subject.  
Vertical white lines  
appear when shoot-  
ing bright object  
• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.  
• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.  
• Adjust BRIGHT control on LCD monitor.  
Viewfinder or LCD  
monitor displays are  
dark or out of focus  
• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.  
Place the FULL AUTO/PRESET switch in FULL AUTO.  
• Add more light using the exposure control. See page 33.  
Picture is too dark or  
subject too dark  
(continued on next page)  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
Colors do not look  
natural on recording  
• Try adjusting white balance. See pages 34-35.  
Picture recorded  
• Program effect may be selected. Press PROG.AE/EFFECT  
with special effect  
to turn off the special effect. See pages 62-63.  
Picture recorded in  
brown tone  
Sepia ( ) selected with PROG.AE/EFFECT. Press  
PROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Sepia. See page 62-63.  
Picture recorded  
with black bars at  
top and bottom  
• Camcorder is set to the Cinema mode. Press  
PROG.AE/EFFECT to turn off Cinema. See pages 62-63.  
Title recorded on  
tape  
• Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder or on  
LCD monitor. Remove the title. See pages 45-47.  
Date and/or time  
were recorded on  
tape  
• Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear.  
Press DISPLAY to remove them from viewfinder when  
recording. See pages 50-51.  
Date and/or time are  
incorrect  
• Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 48.  
• Date or time may need to be set. See page 49.  
No picture in  
viewfinder  
• Viewfinder is automatically turned off when you open LCD  
monitor more than 60º. Close and lock LCD monitor to see  
picture in viewfinder.  
No sound from  
built-in speaker  
during playback  
• Speaker is automatically turned off when LCD monitor is  
not open more than 60º. Open LCD monitor.  
• Volume turned down. Adjust SPEAKER VOLUME control.  
Tally light does not  
turn on during  
recording  
• Turn the Tally Light feature on. See page 53.  
Tape won’t eject  
• Battery too low. Recharge battery.  
• LCD monitor must be open at least 60º.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
Back of LCD  
monitor is hot  
• Light used for monitor causes it to get hot. Close the  
monitor or turn off the unit to cool the monitor down.  
Bright spots appear  
on monitor or areas  
of color are not  
clear  
• Due to high-precision technology, black spots or bright spots  
may appear on LCD monitor. These are not recorded on the  
tape.  
• Pressing on the surface or edge of the monitor may cause  
blurring.  
Error number  
(E01, E02, etc.)  
appears on LCD  
monitor or in  
viewfinder  
• Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then  
connect power source again. If error number does not  
disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Servicenter.  
Battery runs down  
sooner than  
• LCD monitor requires more battery power to operate than  
the viewfinder.  
expected  
• If camcorder has not been used for some time, charge the  
battery using the REFRESH feature on the adapter/charger.  
• 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 may not be able to  
record for the full time because the camera uses battery  
current when it is waiting between recordings (record-pause  
mode) and while you focus and zoom.  
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Specifications  
Tripod Mount  
General  
One 1/4" x 20 Threaded Hole  
Power requirement: 6VDC  
Power consumption:  
LCD Monitor off,  
Viewfinder on: 5.7 watts  
LCD Monitor on,  
Video Recorder Section  
Format: VHS-C  
Record/Playback System:  
Four VideoRecord/Playback Heads  
One Flying Erase Head  
Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC  
Color  
Viewfinder off: 7.5 watts  
Weight: 2.3 lbs. (1,000g)  
Dimensions – Including Viewfinder  
4-15/16"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 9-1/16"(D)  
124 (W) x 113(H) x 230(D) mm  
Output: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohms, Unbalanced  
(via VIDEO Out Jack)  
Camera Section  
Audio Section  
Image Sensor: 1/4" CCD Imager  
Lens: F1.2, (f = 4.1-57.4 mm)  
Filter Diameter: 46 mm  
Output: -8dBs, 1 k-ohm (via AUDIO  
Out Jack)  
Speaker: 20mm Round x 1, Monaural  
Viewfinder  
AC Adapter/Charger  
1/2" Black and White CRT  
Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.  
Power consumption: 23 watts  
Weight: .7 lbs. (320g)  
Dimensions:  
6"(W) x 1.7"(H) x 2.7"(D)  
150 (W) x 42(H) x 68(D) mm  
LCD Monitor  
3" Diagonally Measured  
LCD/TFT Active Matrix System  
Information to User  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device and RF lighting device pursuant to  
Part 15 and part 18 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  
• 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.  
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:  
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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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, a replacement unit can  
be shipped to you. 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 an exchange unit to you.  
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  
Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange  
If we are unable to resolve your problem  
over the phone, we will gladly service  
your unit or exchange it for a new or, at  
our option, refurbished camcorder.  
Refer to the limited warranty to learn  
about your specific rights and  
Always consult Thomson and get a  
Return Authorization number before  
returning anything! Obtain a Return  
Authorization (RA) number from the  
telephone representative before returning  
your equipment to avoid delays,  
accounting errors, or even loss of your  
unit.  
responsibilities.  
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  
and model/serial number of your  
camcorder. These numbers are located  
on the bottom of your unit. If your  
camcorder is within the warranty period,  
please provide a copy of the bill of sale  
to verify purchase date. Use the original  
box and packing material to protect the  
equipment from damage in shipment.  
misunderstandings. Shipments without  
an RA number clearly visible on the  
outside of the box will be returned to you  
at your expense.  
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  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Any defect in materials or  
workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
• 90 days for labor charges.  
• One year for parts.  
(The warranty period for rental units  
begins with the first rental or 45 days  
from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.)  
3. Take your unit, including 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.  
4. If the repairs were covered by your  
warranty, you will not be billed.  
If you are not located near an  
exchange point:  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or  
Visa account number and expiration  
date to our phone representative. This  
is for security purposes. If we receive  
your unit including all accessories  
within 14 days from the date you were  
provided an RA number, only items  
not covered by warranty will be  
charged to your account. IF YOUR  
UNIT INCLUDING ALL  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days  
• Exchange your camcorder with a new  
or refurbished unit, or repair your  
camcorder. The option will be ours.  
There will be no cost to you.  
After the 90 days and within one year  
• Exchange your camcorder with a new  
or refurbished unit, or repair your  
camcorder. The option will be ours.  
Parts will be provided at no charge,  
but you will be responsible for the cost  
of labor required for the repair.  
ACCESSORIES IS NOT  
RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS,  
THE SUGGESTED RETAIL  
VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER  
AND/OR ACCESSORIES WILL  
BE CHARGED TO YOUR  
How you get service:  
• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your  
unit’s date of purchase and  
CREDIT CARD. This amount will  
be credited if the unit is subsequently  
received.  
model/serial number ready. The  
model/serial number information is on  
the bottom of your camcorder.  
2. We will send you a replacement unit  
next business day delivery in the  
continental USA.  
• A representative will troubleshoot  
your problem over the phone. If the  
representative determines that you  
should receive a replacement unit, you  
will be provided with a Return  
Authorization (RA) number and the  
location of a nearby exchange point if  
one exists. No returns will be  
accepted without the RA number.  
To receive a replacement camcorder  
before you return yours:  
3. You will receive an invoice packed  
with the replacement product, but will  
not be charged for the unit portion of  
the invoice amount if we receive your  
unit including all accessories within  
14 days from the date you were  
provided the RA number. Any labor  
and parts charges not covered by the  
warranty will be included and charged  
against your account.  
4. Ship the unit back to us along with all  
accessories included with your  
camcorder 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  
If you are located near an  
exchange point:  
1. We will send a replacement unit to  
the exchange point next business day  
delivery in the continental USA.  
2. The exchange location will notify you  
of its arrival.  
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to us. Make sure you insure your  
shipment in case of damage or loss.  
Include with the shipment:  
To have your Camcorder repaired by  
an Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Servicenter:  
Evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale, to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
Your name, address, and phone  
number.  
Check with your dealer or call 1-800-  
336-1900 for the Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.  
Take your unit to the Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Servicenter of your  
choice.  
Show the Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Servicenter representative  
evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale.  
Return transportation, storage, handling,  
and insurance costs are your sole  
responsibility. We accept no liability in  
case of damage or loss.  
To receive a replacement unit after we  
have received your unit:  
1. Write the RA number on the outside  
of the carton used to return the unit.  
Make sure you insure your ship-  
ment in case of damage or loss.  
2. Carefully pack the unit along with all  
accessories included with your  
Pick up your camcorder when repairs  
are complete.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or  
incorporated into other products or is  
used for institutional or other  
commercial purposes.  
Batteries for remote control and clock.  
Cleaning of video/audio heads.  
Camcorders purchased or serviced  
outside the USA.  
Return transportation, storage, and  
handling costs of your unit, including  
insurance for loss or damage.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited  
to lightning damage.  
camcorder, using the original box and  
packing material if possible.  
3. Include with the shipment:  
Evidence of purchase date, such as  
a bill of sale, to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
Your name, address, and phone  
number.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product  
Registration Card packed with your  
camcorder. It will make it easier to  
contact you should it ever be  
Return transportation, storage, handling,  
and insurance costs are your  
responsibility. We accept no liability in  
case of damage or loss.  
4. Include a cashier’s check or money  
order for payment if there are any out  
of warranty labor or parts charges  
which were indicated by the  
necessary. The return of the card is  
not required for warranty coverage.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may have other rights  
that vary from state to state.  
representative, and you elected not to  
use your credit card.  
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new  
or refurbished unit will be shipped to  
you next day delivery in the  
If you purchased your camcorder  
outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact  
your dealer for warranty information.  
continental USA.  
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Index  
DC IN Jack, Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,10,12  
Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
Dew Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Digital Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,50-51  
Displays, Viewfinder and LCD Monitor . . . .26-29  
EDIT SEARCH + and – Buttons . . . . .11,22-23,31  
EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button . . . .11,38  
EIS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,38  
EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9,19,20-21,68  
Electronic Image Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Exposure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29  
Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . . .7,9,20-21,25,68  
Fade and Wipe Indicators . . . . . . . . . .26-27,60-61  
FADE/WIPE Button . . . . . . . . . .11,22-23,27,60-61  
Fading In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
FAR and NEAR Buttons  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,29,36-37,40-47,49,52-59  
FF Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,31,69  
First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11  
Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Focus Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,36-37  
Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37  
Full Auto Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,32  
FULL AUTO/PRESET Switch . . . . . .6,9,20-21,26  
Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,10  
High Shutter Speed Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63  
INDEX Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,32  
Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Installing Clock Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
JLIP ID No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
LCD Monitor . . . . . . .7,9,19,20-21,24,26-29,68,82  
LCD Monitor or Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . .68  
Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
LENS COVER Control . . . . . . . . .4,10,20-21,22-23  
LENS COVER Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27  
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-91  
Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-83  
Making a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23  
MAN.W.BAL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,34-35  
Manual Focus Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,36-37  
Memory-Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
MENU Button . . . . . . . . .11,20-21,40-47,49,52-59  
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,30  
Mosaic Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
NEAR and FAR Buttons  
+
and – Buttons  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,20-21,33,40-47,49,52-59  
Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-81  
Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-81  
Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,12  
Animation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,57  
Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-57  
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,3,89,Back Cover  
Audio/Video Cable (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . .72,78  
AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,72  
Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Auto Head Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
BATT. RELEASE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,13  
Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,26-27  
Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Battery, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Battery, Using Rechargeable . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15  
Black Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
Blue Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
BRIGHT Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,24,68  
Camcorder Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Camcorder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Camcorder, Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16  
Camcorder, Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Camcorder, Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Camera Edit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
CAMERA/OFF/VCR Switch  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,8,10,13,15,16,20-23,29-31  
. . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34,38,50,54,56,68,69,70,73  
Car Cord Adapter, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,76  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82-83  
Care and Storage of Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67  
Cassette Adapter, Install Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Cassette Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29  
Cassettes, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Cassettes, Inserting and Removing . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover  
Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27  
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Checking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-87  
Cinema Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63  
Cleaning Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Clock Cell Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,48  
Clock Cell Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,48  
Clock Cell, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
Color Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2  
Controls, Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11  
Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73  
COUNTER R/M Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70,73  
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . .1,3,89,Back Cover  
Date and Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,48-49  
Date and Time, Record on Tape . . . . . . . . . .50-51  
Date and Time, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,29,36-37,40-47,49,52-59  
Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11  
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Index  
Optical Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76-81  
Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-81  
PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,8,21,26,32,33  
Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
PLAY/PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . .8,11,69,73,75  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-75  
Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69-71  
Playback on a TV With AUDIO/VIDEO IN  
Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,11,31,68,69,73,75  
Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Sub Menu of Recording Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .52-59  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2  
Tally Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,22-23,30,53  
Tally Light Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73  
TAPE END Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29, 44  
Tape Length Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29  
Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,69  
Tape Speed Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,26  
Tape Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . . .28,44  
Tape Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,19  
Tape Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,19  
Tele Macro Zooming Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,23  
Tilt, LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Time and Date Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49  
Time and Date, Record on Tape . . . . . . . . . .50-51  
Time and Date, Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,70  
Time-Lapse Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,59  
Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59  
Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,44  
Tips, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Tips, Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Title Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27  
Title, Creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Titles, Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,71  
Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-87  
Turning On the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Twilight Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63  
Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
Using Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66-67  
Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19  
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,20-21,25,26-29,68,82  
Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29  
Viewfinder or LCD Monitor Playback . . . . . . . .68  
Viewfinder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90-91  
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
White Balance Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,34-35  
Wipe and Fade Indicators . . . . . . . . . .26-27,60-61  
Wiping In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
Zoom Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,39  
Zoom Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,22-23,27,39  
Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72-73  
Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video  
Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75  
Playback Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Playback, Viewfinder or LCD Monitor . . . . . . . .68  
Plug Adapter (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR) Switch  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,8,10,13,15,16,20-23,29,31  
. . . . . . . . . . . . .33,34,38,50,54,56,68,69,70,73  
Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-16  
Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-87  
Product Registration . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover  
Production Effects Indicators . . . . . . . . . .26,62-63  
PROG.AE/EFFECT Button . . . .11,22-23,26,62-63  
Proper Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
PUSH Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9,19,20-21,68  
PUSH/OPEN Button . . . . . . .5,7,9,19,20-21,24,68  
QUICK REC Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,30  
Quick Record Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
Quick Review Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
REC  
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,26  
Recording Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-46,49,52  
Recording Menu – Sub Menu . . . . . . . . . . . .52-59  
Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,18  
Recording Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Recording, Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23  
Refreshing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Registration Card . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover  
REW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,11,31,69,70  
RF DC OUT Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,74  
RF Output Adapter, Optional . . . . . . . . . .74-75,78  
Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Self-Timer Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55  
Self-Timer Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,54-55  
Sepia Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63  
Set the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . . . . . . . . .10,64  
Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Shutter Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
Slide Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61  
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-87  
SPEAKER VOLUME Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,68  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88  
Speeds, Recording and Playback . . . . . . . . . . .6,18  
Sports Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63  
SP•EP Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,11,18,20-21,26,44  
93  
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10330 N Meridian Street  
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