Radio Shack Camcorder Model 130 Moviecorder User Guide

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Cat. No. 16-830

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

MODEL 130 MOVIECORDER^‰

Camcorder

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Safety Check

Do not operate the AC adapter/charger with a dam-

— Upon completion of service or repairs to this

aged power-supply cord or plug.

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Have a qualified ser-

vice technician replace them immediately.

Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely nec-

Wall or Ceiling Mount

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

— The product should be mounted to a

essary.

Use of an improper extension cord could result in

a risk of fire and electric shock. If you use an extension

cord, make sure that:

Heat

— The product should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (in-

cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.

A. The pins on the extension cord’s plug are the same

number, size, and shape as those of the power-sup-

ply plug on the AC adapter/charger.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

— If an outside antenna or cable

system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna

or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810

B. The extension cord is properly wired and in good

electrical condition.

ANSI/NFPA 70

of the National Electrical Code,

, provides infor-

C. You use an extension cord with the following wire

sizes:

mation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten-

nas-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re-

quirements for the grounding electrode. See the example below.

MINIMUM SIZE

(AWG GAUGE)

LENGTH OF EXTENSION CORD

(FEET)

Equal to or less than 100

Equal to or less than 150

Do not operate the AC adapter/charger if it has

received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way.

Take it to a qualified service techni-

cian.

Do not disassemble the AC adapter/charger.

Take it to

a qualified service technician when service or repair is

required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of elec-

tric shock or fire.

Power Lines

— An outside antenna system should not be locat-

unplug the AC adapter/

9. To reduce risk of electric shock,

ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or cir-

cuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care

should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. In-

stalling an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left

to a professional antenna installer.

charger from the wall outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning.

AC ADAPTER/CHARGER

Save these instructions

— This page contains important

safety and operating instructions for the video product’s

supplied AC adapter/charger.

Before using the video product’s AC adapter/charger

— read all instructions and cautionary markings on the AC

adapter/charger, battery pack, and the video product

using the battery pack.

To reduce risk of injury

— use the AC adapter/charger

to charge only the supplied battery pack or a replacement

battery pack VM-BP64/BP65/BP66/BP67. Other types of

batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

To reduce risk of damage to the power-supply cord or

plug

— do not pull the power-supply cord to disconnect

the AC adapter/charger from the wall outlet. Pull the

power-supply plug.

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CONTENTS

Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................... 8

Supplied Accessories ................................................................................................................ 8

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................ 8

Moisture Condensation ............................................................................................................. 9

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................... 10

Viewfinder Playback ................................................................................................................ 11

Selecting a Power Source .......................................................................................................... 12

Using the Battery Pack ........................................................................................................... 12

Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................................................... 12

Attaching the Battery Pack To The Camcorder ................................................................ 13

Removing the Battery Pack From The Camcorder ........................................................... 13

Battery Status Indicators .................................................................................................. 13

Replacing the Battery Pack While Recording ................................................................... 13

Battery Usage Hints ......................................................................................................... 14

Using the AC Adapter/Charger ............................................................................................... 14

Using an Optional DC Adapter ................................................................................................ 15

Preparing the Camcorder for Use .............................................................................................. 16

Inserting/Removing a Video Cassette ..................................................................................... 16

Setting the Power Switch ........................................................................................................ 16

Preparing/Adjusting the Viewfinder ......................................................................................... 16

Setup ................................................................................................................................ 17

Adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 17

Setting/Changing the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 18

Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................................................................................................. 19

Special Video Recording Features ............................................................................................ 20

Auto Focusing ......................................................................................................................... 20

Variable Speed Power Zoom .................................................................................................. 20

Macro Focusing ...................................................................................................................... 20

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................ 21

Fade In and Fade Out ............................................................................................................. 21

Review .................................................................................................................................... 22

Camera Search ....................................................................................................................... 22

Auto Exposure ........................................................................................................................ 22

Automatic Index ...................................................................................................................... 22

Recording the Date and Time on a Tape ................................................................................ 23

Digital Counter ........................................................................................................................ 23

Counter Memory ..................................................................................................................... 23

Tape Remaining ...................................................................................................................... 24

Titler ........................................................................................................................................ 24

Creating Titles .................................................................................................................. 24

Editing Titles ..................................................................................................................... 25

Adding Titles While Recording ......................................................................................... 25

Hints for Making Better Video Tapes ......................................................................................... 26

Lighting ................................................................................................................................... 26

Typical Brightness of Common Situations ........................................................................ 26

Camcorder Movement ............................................................................................................ 27

Zoom In and Zoom Out ........................................................................................................... 27

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Special VCR Features ................................................................................................................. 28

Visual Search .......................................................................................................................... 28

Fast Forward and Rewind ....................................................................................................... 28

Freeze Frame ......................................................................................................................... 28

Auto Tracking .......................................................................................................................... 28

Dubbing (Copying) a Tape ...................................................................................................... 29

Dubbing to the Camcorder ............................................................................................... 29

Dubbing from the Camcorder ........................................................................................... 30

Adding Titles onto an Existing Recording ......................................................................... 31

Audio Editing ........................................................................................................................... 31

Audio/Video Editing ................................................................................................................. 32

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV ........................................................................................... 34

Using a TV for Playback ........................................................................................................ 34

TV With Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks ..................................................................................... 34

Standard TV ..................................................................................................................... 35

Playback ....................................................................................................................................... 36

Additional Information ................................................................................................................ 37

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 37

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 40

Handling .................................................................................................................................. 41

Servicing Your Camcorder ...................................................................................................... 41

Cleaning the Video Heads ...................................................................................................... 42

Erase Protection ..................................................................................................................... 42

Storing Your Video Cassettes ................................................................................................. 42

The FCC Wants You to Know ................................................................................................. 43

Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 44

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Please read this owner’s manual carefully. It has

been prepared to help you with initial setup pro-

cedures and in the everyday operation of your

camcorder.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

DC Adapter (CMC No. T16-CC70A) — sup-

plies power to the camcorder from your vehicle’s

battery. Use it only in vehicles that have a 12-

volt negative-ground electrical system.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Your camcorder includes the following accesso-

ries. Be sure to remove these items before you

store the packing material.

Battery Pack — supplies power for recording

and playback during portable operation.

RF Adapter Kit (CMC No. T16-RF71A) — lets

you play back a tape from the camcorder

through a TV that does not have separate audio/

video input jacks. The RF adapter kit includes:

• One RF converter

• One 300- to 75-ohm matching transformer

• One 75-ohm antenna cable

AC Adapter/Charger — charges the battery or,

when used with the auxiliary power cord, sup-

plies power to the camcorder from an AC outlet.

Spare Battery Pack (CMC No. T16-BP67)

Auxiliary Power Cord — lets you connect the

camcorder to the AC adapter/charger to operate

the camcorder from AC power.

Telephoto/Wide Angle Lens (CMC No. 16-

2339)

Filter Kit (CMC No. (please add))

Shoulder Strap — provides a convenient way

to carry the camcorder.

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MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Condensation inside the camcorder can cause

tape jams or video head damage. If the cam-

corder senses moisture, TAPE flashes in the

viewfinder.

If TAPEflashes in the viewfinder, or when you

first use your camcorder after moving it from a

cold area to a warm one, follow these steps.

1. Eject the cassette if one is installed.

POWER

OFF

2. If necessary, slide

3. Let the camcorder sit for about 1 hour

before you begin operation.

Caution: Avoid using the camcorder in exces-

sively humid areas.

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QUICK START

To eliminate complicated adjustments in most

situations, this camcorder has fully automatic

features for focus, white balance, and shutter

speed. All you need to do is press REC/PAUSE.

The following steps outline the basic procedures

for making a recording. In many of the steps,

you are directed to a specific section of this

manual that contains more detailed information.

When operating the camcorder for the first time,

read all the steps and the suggested detailed in-

formation before you actually begin.

6. Remove the lens cap and hang it on the

hand strap clip.

1. Choose and connect a power source. See

“Selecting a Power Source” on Page 10.

2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette

compartment. Insert a standard VHS cas-

sette, and close the compartment. See

“Inserting/Removing a Video Cassette” on

Page 16.

3. Slide POWER to CAMERA. The POWER

indicator lights. See “Setting the Power

Switch on Page 17.

7. Point the camcorder at the desired subject,

then press W or T on the power zoom con-

trol until you see the desired picture in the

viewfinder. See “Variable Speed Power

Zoom” on Page 21.

Note: If there is no cassette in the cam-

corder, NO TAPE appears in the view-

finder. If the cassette has its erase-

protection tab broken off, TAPEappears in

the viewfinder. See “Erase Protection” on

Page 39.

8. To begin recording, press REC/PAUSE with

your right middle finger. During recording,

RECappears in the viewfinder with arrows

above it to show the direction of tape travel.

4. Adjust the viewfinder’s position until you

can look into it comfortably when the back

of the camcorder rests on your right shoul-

der. Then adjust the focus control on the

eyepiece for the sharpest picture in the

viewfinder. See “Preparing/Adjusting the

Viewfinder” on Page 14.

Note: When about 5 minutes or less

remain on the tape, TAPE ENDflashes in

the viewfinder.

9. To pause the tape, press REC/PAUSE

again. The tape pauses, the arrows disap-

5. Place your right hand between the hand

strap and the camcorder. Then adjust the

hand strap so it fits tightly over your hand.

pear, and

appears in the viewfinder.

To continue recording, press REC/PAUSE

again.

Note: If the strap is too loose, the cam-

corder is difficult to handle.

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POWER

tor lights.

VCR

Notes:

1. Slide

2. Press

. The POWER indica-

• To protect the tape and conserve battery

power, the camcorder turns itself off if you

pause the tape for more than 5 minutes. To

turn the camcorder back on, press

PAUSE

REWIND

to return the tape to the

beginning or to the place where you want to

begin playback. See “Digital Counter” on

Page 21.

REC/

PLAY

3. Press

and watch the picture in the

• For more information about recording with

your camcorder, be sure to read all the sec-

tions under “Special Video Recording Fea-

tures” on Page 18.

viewfinder. See “Special VCR Features” on

Page 26.

Note: You cannot hear the tape’s audio

recording during viewfinder playback. To

hear sound, play the tape through a TV/

monitor or on a VCR. See “Connecting the

Camcorder to a TV” on Page 32.

VIEWFINDER PLAYBACK

After you make a recording, you can play it back

through the viewfinder. (Of course, you can also

STOP/EJECT

4. Press

to end playback.

STOP/EJECT

5. To remove the cassette, press

again.

STOP/EJECT

press

in any VHS VCR).

, remove the tape, and play it

Note: Except when you are recording, you

can eject a cassette any time power is con-

nected to the camcorder, whether or not the

POWER indicator is lighted.

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SELECTING A POWER SOURCE

You can power the camcorder from any of three

sources — the supplied battery pack, the sup-

plied AC adapter/charger, or your vehicle’s bat-

tery (with an optional DC adapter, not supplied).

1. Make sure the auxiliary power cord is not

connected to the AC adapter/charger.

Note: The battery pack will not charge if the

auxiliary power cord is connected to the AC

adapter/charger.

Note: Your camcorder has a built-in recharge-

able battery in addition to the battery pack. This

battery protects the camcorder’s date and time

and any titles you created (see “Titler” on Page

22.). You should recharge this battery about ev-

ery 2 months. To recharge the battery, slide

POWER to OFF and leave a power source con-

nected to the camcorder for about 24 hours.

2. Align the marks on both sides of the battery

pack with the marks on both sides of the

AC adapter/charger.

3. Gently press the battery pack against the

AC adapter/charger, then slide the battery

pack toward you until it locks into place.

Caution: The battery pack fits only one

way onto the AC adapter/charger. Do not

force it.

USING THE BATTERY PACK

4. Plug the AC adapter/charger’s power cord

into a standard AC outlet. The POWER and

CHARGE indicators on the AC adapter/

charger light, and charging begins. When

the battery pack is fully charged, the

CHARGE indicator turns off.

You can power the camcorder using the sup-

plied battery pack. However, you must charge

the battery pack before you use it.

Charging the Battery Pack

Caution: If the battery pack is hot, wait until

it cools before connecting it to the AC

adapter/charger. Otherwise, the CHARGE

indicator might not light.

Caution: Use only the supplied AC adapter/

charger to charge the battery pack. Use of any

other adapter/charger could damage the battery

pack. Also, do not use the AC adapter/charger

to charge any battery pack other than the type

supplied.

Notes:

• If the POWER and CHARGE indicators

on the AC adapter/charger flash, remove

the battery pack from the AC adapter/

charger, then re-attach it. If both indica-

tors continue to flash, you need a new

battery pack.

Follow these steps to charge the battery pack

with the supplied AC adapter/charger.

• It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the

battery pack, but the exact charging time

depends on the ambient temperature

and the condition of the battery pack.

To AC Outlet

5. When the battery pack is fully charged,

remove it from the AC adapter/charger by

sliding it away from you. Then disconnect

the AC adapter/charger from the AC outlet.

Alignment Marks

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tery pack. You might damage the tape if

you remove the battery pack during record-

ing or playback.

Attaching the Battery Pack to the

Camcorder

Alignment Marks

Battery Status Indicators

0012

4350

9850

When the battery pack is fully charged,

appears in the viewfinder when you slide POW-

ER to CAMERA.

As the battery’s power is used,

appears in

▲

the viewfinder. When the battery is low,

blinks in the viewfinder. Then, after a few sec-

onds, the camcorder turns itself off. Recharge

the battery pack or power the camcorder from

the supplied AC adapter/charger or an optional

DC adapter.

1. Align the marks on both sides of the battery

pack with the marks on the sides of the

camcorder.

2. Gently press the battery pack against the

camcorder, then slide the battery pack

down until it clicks and locks in place.

Note: You can order additional battery packs

from your local Radio Shack store so you can

use one battery while you charge another.

Caution: The battery pack fits only one

way onto the camcorder. Do not force it.

Removing the Battery Pack

from the Camcorder

Replacing the Battery Pack

While Recording

BATTERY

You can replace the battery pack with a fresh

one while recording.

▲

1. If

flashes in the viewfinder during

▲

recording, press REC/PAUSE to stop

recording.

2. If the camcorder is still on, slide POWER to

OFF. The POWER indicator turns off.

Caution: Be sure the POWER indicator is

off before you remove the battery pack.

3. Remove the old battery pack and attach a

fresh one.

1. Slide POWER to OFF to turn off the cam-

corder.

4. Slide POWER to CAMERA. The POWER

2. While pressing and holding down BATTERY,

indicator turns on.

slide the battery pack up to remove it.

5. Press REC/PAUSE to continue recording

Caution: Always stop the tape and turn off

the camcorder before you remove the bat-

from the same place as before.

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Battery Usage Hints

USING THE AC ADAPTER/

CHARGER

• Recording with many starts and stops, fre-

quent zooming, and recording in low tem-

peratures might shorten battery life. Be

sure to slide POWER on the camcorder to

OFF when not recording.

• Do not use the camcorder with a low or dis-

charged battery pack attached. This might

cause the camcorder to automatically stop

during recording or playback, possibly

damaging the tape, battery pack, and cam-

corder.

1. Connect one end of the supplied auxiliary

power cord to the AC adapter/charger’s DC

OUTPUT jack.

2. Connect the other end of the auxiliary

power cord to the DC IN jack on the back of

the camcorder.

• The camcorder consumes a small amount

of battery power even when POWER is set

to OFF. If you are not going to use the cam-

corder for a long time, remove the battery

pack from the camcorder.

3. Plug the AC adapter/charger’s power cord

into an AC outlet.

• Recharge the battery pack immediately

after you record. Leaving the battery dis-

charged can damage it, preventing further

recharging and use.

Caution: The supplied AC adapter/charger is

specially designed for use with your camcorder.

Never use it to power any other device

• If you recharged the battery pack then

stored it for a long period of time, recharge

it again before you connect it to the cam-

corder. Batteries stored for an extended

time lose some power, resulting in

decreased battery life and recording time.

• Recharge the battery pack at least once

every 6 months, even when it is not used.

• Store the battery pack in a dry, cool place.

Important: This product contains a recharge-

able lead-acid battery. At the end of the battery’s

useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of

properly. Contact your local, county, or state

hazardous waste management authorities for

information on recycling or disposal programs in

your area. Some options that might be available

are: municipal curb-side collection, drop-off box-

es at retailers, recycling collection centers, and

mailback programs.

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Follow these steps to power the camcorder from

your vehicle’s battery:

USING AN OPTIONAL DC

ADAPTER

You can use a DC adapter (CMC No. T16-

CC70A, not supplied) to power your camcorder.

Cautions:

• Your vehicle must have a 12-volt, negative-

ground electrical system.

1. Connect the DC adapter’s barrel plug to the

DC IN

jack on the back of the camcorder.

• The recommended DC adapter is specially

designed for use with your camcorder.

Never use it to power any other device.

2. Plug the DC adapter into your vehicle’s cig-

arette-lighter socket.

Notes:

• Use only the recommended DC adapter to

power the camcorder from your vehicle.

Using a DC adapter other than the recom-

mended DC adapter could seriously dam-

age your camcorder and the DC adapter.

• Be sure to push the plug completely into

the cigarette-lighter socket.

• Be sure the socket is free from ashes

and other debris.

• Always connect the DC adapter to the cam-

corder before you plug it into your vehicle’s

cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the DC

adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket

before you unplug it from the camcorder.

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PREPARING THE CAMCORDER FOR USE

INSERTING/REMOVING A

VIDEO CASSETTE

SETTING THE POWER SWITCH

While pressing and holding down the red button

in the center of POWER, slide it to CAMERA for

video recording or to VCR for playback. The

POWER indicator lights.

You can open the cassette compartment to in-

sert/remove a video cassette whenever a power

source is connected to the camcorder, whether

or not the camcorder is turned on.

CAM

OFF

VIDEO

POWER

1. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

2. Insert a VHS cassette into the cassette

compartment with the side label facing you

and the spine label facing up, then gently

press the cassette compartment door until

it closes.

Slide POWER to OFF to turn off the camcorder.

PREPARING/ADJUSTING THE

VIEWFINDER

The camcorder’s viewfinder is set to this posi-

tion at the factory.

Caution: Never insert anything except a

VHS video cassette into the cassette com-

partment.

To remove a cassette, press STOP/EJECT, wait

for the cassette compartment door to open, and

pull out the cassette.

Caution: Always remove the cassette before

storing the camcorder.

Before you carry the camcorder by its shoulder

strap or store it, return the viewfinder to this po-

sition (see “Setup” on Page 17).

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Setup

Adjustment

Before you can use the camcorder, you must set

up the viewfinder.

Once you set up the viewfinder, you can adjust

the position of the viewfinder support and angle

of the eyepiece, so you can see through the

eyepiece easily.

1. Rotate the viewfinder support until it stops,

as shown.

1. Slide POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

2. To adjust the viewfinder support, slide it to

the left or right until the eyepiece is directly

in front of your right eye.

Caution: The viewfinder support rotates

only 90°. Do not force it past this point.

2. Rotate the eyepiece about 180° until it

stops, as shown.

3. To adjust the eyepiece, rotate it up or down

until you can see through it.

4. Turn the focus control on the right side of

the eyepiece until the image is clear and

sharp.

Caution: The eyepiece rotates only about

225°. Do not force it past this point.

Focus Control

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4. When the viewfinder shows the correct

SETTING/CHANGING

THE DATE AND TIME

STOP/EJECT

. The day’s digit

month, press

flashes.

POWER

CAMERA

. The POWER

1. Slide

indicator lights.

2. If the currently set date does not appear in

DATE/TIME

the viewfinder, repeatedly press

until the date appears and the month’s digit

flashes.

12:00

11 1 1995

5. Repeat Steps 3-4 to set the correct day,

year, hour, minute, and AM (if the hour is an

AM hour) or PM (if the hour is a PM hour).

12:00

1 1995

6. When you have set the date and time,

DATE/TIME

repeatedly press

information you set.

to confirm the

7. To change the displayed date and time,

repeat Steps 2-6.

If the month’s digit does not flash, press

DATE/TIME

and hold down

STOP/EJECT

, then press

once.

FAST-F

REWIND

3. Repeatedly press

move forward or backward through the

months until the viewfinder shows the cor-

rect month. To quickly move forward or

backward through the months, press and

FAST-F

REWIND

hold down

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Cautions:

ATTACHING THE SHOULDER

STRAP

• Use only the supplied shoulder strap with

this camcorder.

The shoulder strap provides a convenient way

to carry the camcorder when it is not in use. You

can also use it as a safety strap when you use

the camcorder.

• Do not swing the camcorder from the

shoulder strap.

• Replace the lens cap while carrying the

camcorder with the shoulder strap.

POWER

To attach the shoulder strap, slide

OFF

, then attach each end of the strap as

shown.

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SPECIAL VIDEO RECORDING FEATURES

AUTO FOCUSING

VARIABLE SPEED

POWER ZOOM

The automatic focusing feature lets you concen-

trate on recording great videos without having to

worry about whether or not they are properly fo-

cused.

The camcorder detects the distance from the

camcorder to the object you see in the center of

the viewfinder, then sets the focus for that dis-

tance. When you move the camcorder, the cam-

corder continuously adjusts the focus to

maintain the sharpest picture. Try to keep your

desired subject in the middle of the viewfinder.

The power-zoom feature lets you go from wide-

angle to telephoto shots at the touch of a button.

During recording, press W or T with the fingers

of your right hand. Press W (wide-angle) to

zoom out and T (telephoto) to zoom in.

Notes:

• If the lens gets dirty, clean it with a soft tis-

sue and lens-cleaning fluid.

As you zoom out or in, a bar with an indicator ap-

pears on the left side of the viewfinder. The indi-

cator moves up and down the bar, showing the

relative zoom position. The pressure you place

on W and T controls the speed of the zoom. The

harder you press W and T, the faster the cam-

corder zooms.

• If the lens gets damp, dry it with a soft cloth

or wait until the moisture evaporates.

• Always replace the lens cap when you fin-

ish recording.

• The auto-focus sensor might not be able to

focus on a subject when:

— You are taping in extremely low light.

— You are taping in snow or fog.

MACRO FOCUSING

— Close and distant objects are both near

the center of the viewfinder.

The camcorder’s macro focusing feature lets

you shoot close up pictures (as little as 1¹/⁴inch-

es away) of objects such as flowers, printed ma-

terial, or photos in your family album.

— You are taping a long object (such as a

fence rail) from its end.

— The scene includes several objects

equal distances apart.

To use macro focus, press and hold down W

(see “Variable Speed Power Zoom” above) until

you see the widest possible angle in the view-

finder, then aim the camcorder at the object you

are shooting. In most cases, the camcorder au-

tomatically focuses on the subject.

— Light reflects off the subject.

— The focus point moves rapidly.

— You are taping through a window.

Notes:

• Since macro focus exaggerates even the

slightest movement of the camcorder or

subject, we recommend that you set the

camcorder on a tripod while using macro

focus.

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• For the best possible resolution while using

macro focus, be sure to shoot in a well-

lighted area.

The camcorder has the following fade options:

White fade: The picture fades in/out from/to a

white screen. When you select this option,

appears in the upper left corner of the

viewfinder.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Fade In

The camcorder’s digital zoom feature automati-

cally doubles the magnification of telephoto

shots while you use variable speed power

zoom.

Fade Out

Wipe fade: The picture opens/closes gradually

from/to the center of a black screen. When you

To use digital zoom, simply continue to press

select this option,

appears in the upper

and hold down while you are zooming. As you

left corner of the viewfinder.

press and hold down , the magnification dou-

Fade In

bles and ZOOMappears above the indicator on

the left side of the viewfinder.

Fade Out

Notes:

• The subject you are magnifying while using

digital zoom might appear coarse. This is

normal.

Zoom fade: The picture fades in/out while

zooming from/to a white screen. When you se-

lect this option,

appears in the upper left

corner of the viewfinder.

• Since digital zoom exaggerates even the

slightest movement of the camcorder or

subject, we recommend that you set the

camcorder on a tripod while using digital

zoom.

Fade In

Fade Out

FADE IN AND FADE OUT

To give your recordings a professional look, the

camcorder has three fade options.

To select a fade option and fade in or out, re-

FADE

peatedly press

the camcorder is paused until the icon for the

REC/

during recording or while

option you want appears. Then press

PAUSE

Note: During fade, the recorded audio also

fades in/out along with the video.

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REVIEW

AUTO EXPOSURE

This feature lets you quickly review the last few

seconds of a recording.

Depending on the brightness of the subject, the

camcorder automatically sets its shutter speed

to one of the following speeds:

REC/PAUSE

1. During recording, press

to stop

•

/60

the tape.

appears in the viewfinder.

/100

/120

/180

/250

/350

/500

/750

/1000

/1500

/2000

/4000

REVIEW

2. Press

. The tape rewinds and plays

the last few seconds of the tape, then stops

the tape where the recording ends.

REC/PAUSE

3. Press

to resume recording

from that point.

CAMERA SEARCH

The camera search feature lets you review re-

corded portions of a tape and resume recording

at the desired point on the tape. This lets you

smoothly connect recorded scenes.

The iris in the camcorder’s lens also adjusts au-

tomatically in response to the shutter speed.

The camcorder displays AE and the current

shutter speed in the upper left corner of the

viewfinder.

REC/PAUSE

1. During recording, press

to stop

the tape.

appears in the viewfinder.

FAST-F

2. Press and hold down

to search for-

REWIND

ward, or

to search backward.

AUTOMATIC INDEX

3. When you see the approximate place on

the tape where you want to start recording,

Indexing makes it easy to find each recording on

a tape using a VCR with the VHS Index Search

System (VISS) feature.

FAST-F

continue to press and hold down

REWIND

for a few seconds more, then

FAST-F REWIND

release

PLAY

4. Press and hold down

to position the

Note: For more information about VISS, refer to

your VCR’s owner’s manual.

tape at the exact place where you want to

start recording. When you locate the exact

PLAY

place, release

to stop the tape.

to start recording at the

desired position on the tape.

The camcorder automatically records VISS in-

dex signals when:

REC/PAUSE

5. Press

• You turn on the camcorder’s power within

about 4 hours after you last turned it off,

then start recording.

• You turn on the camcorder’s power after

the date changed to the next day while the

power was off, then start recording.

When the camcorder records a VISS index sig-

nal, INDEXappears in the viewfinder until you

start recording.

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3. Begin recording or playback of the tape.

RECORDING THE DATE

AND TIME ON A TAPE

4. While recording or playing back, if you see

a place on the tape you might want to

return to, note the counter reading at that

point.

You can select a date/time recording option by

DATE/TIME

repeatedly pressing

. Each time you

DATE/TIME

press

, you see one of the following

options:

COUNTER MEMORY

•

and the date — the camcorder

automatically records the date on the first

10 seconds of the first recording of the day.

This feature lets you rewind or fast-forward the

tape to a specific point where you reset the tape

counter to 0000.

• Date only — the camcorder continuously

records the date.

1. Load a cassette into the camcorder, then

• No date/time display — the camcorder

does not record the date or time.

POWER

CAMERA

VCR

or . The

slide

counter appears in the viewfinder.

• Time and date — the camcorder continu-

ously records the date and time.

DISPLAY

2. Press

. M appears next to the

counter in the viewfinder.

3. Begin recording or playback of the tape.

When you see a scene you might want to

Notes:

• The camcorder records the same date

when:

RESET

. The counter resets

return to, press

to 0000.

– You replace the cassette

4. When you are ready to return to the loca-

RESET

tion on the tape where you pressed

– You select another date/time option, then

select the auto date option

follow these steps if you are recording:

REC/PAUSE

a. Press

b. Slide

c. Press

– The previous recording was less than 10

seconds long

POWER

VCR

• If the date changes while recording con-

tinues for more than 10 seconds, the

new date is recorded at the beginning of

the next recording.

REWIND

FAST-F.

STOP/

If you are playing back a tape, press

EJECT REWIND FAST-F

, then press

The tape rewinds or fast-forwards, then

stops when the counter reaches 0000.

DIGITAL COUNTER

To rewind or fast-forward past the location on

RESET

RE-

, press

the tape where you pressed

WIND FAST-F

The camcorder displays a digital tape counter in

the upper right corner of the viewfinder during

recording or playback. You can use this counter

to mark and return to specific locations on a

tape. The camcorder does not record the digital

counter onto the tape.

again.

1. Load a cassette into the camcorder, then

POWER

CAMERA

VCR

or . The

slide

counter appears in the viewfinder.

2. Rewind the tape in the camcorder, then

RESET.

press

The counter resets to 0000.

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The titler contains 47 different characters you

can use to create titles.

TAPE REMAINING

Creating Titles

8990

Follow these steps to create titles and save

them in the camcorder’s memory (one title per

page).

Note: You cannot load or eject a cassette while

creating a title.

POWER

CAMERA

VCR

or .

1. Slide

TITLE

2. Press

During recording and playback, the camcorder

displays a bar below the tape counter in the

viewfinder showing the amount of tape left on

the loaded cassette. The camcorder displays re-

maining tape information in ranges from

REVIEW DISPLAY RESET

DATE

TIME

TITLE

CAM

OFF

POWER

VIDEO

DUBBING

AUDIO/ VIDEO

REW

PLAY

PAGE

F.FWD

STOP

(the tape is at or near the beginning),

(the tape is in or near the middle), to

(the tape is at or near the end).

A flashing cursor appears in the viewfinder.

Notes:

• When there is less than 5 minutes of tape

left, TAPE END also flashes in the view-

finder.

• When you first record or play back a cas-

sette, the camcorder displays

for

about 10 seconds. Then the bar changes to

show the remaining amount of tape.

• The remaining tape bar disappears when

you eject the cassette.

SHIFT

3. Repeatedly press

to move the flash-

ing cursor to the place where you want to

begin your title.

TITLER

4. Select the first character of your title by

–

repeatedly pressing or to move back-

ward or forward through the characters until

the viewfinder shows the correct character.

To quickly move backward or forward

through the characters, press and hold

You can easily create and record personalized

titles on your recordings using the camcorder’s

titler.

The camcorder stores up to two title “pages” in

its memory. Once you store a title, you can dis-

play and record it onto a tape any time. Each title

page can contain up to two lines of 16 charac-

ters each.

–

down or .

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The characters appear in this order as you

press + (or in reverse order as you press –).

Editing Titles

Follow these steps to change a 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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9? ’. /, -;: < >!

1. Press TITLE. Then, if the title page you

want to correct does not appear, press

PAGE to select the other title page.

)

(space

5. After you have selected the first character,

press SHIFT to move the flashing cursor to

the place where you want the next charac-

ter.

2. Repeatedly press SHIFT to move forward

through the characters until the incorrect

character flashes.

6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you complete

the title.

3. Repeatedly press – or + to move backward

or forward through the characters until the

viewfinder shows the correct character. To

quickly move backward or forward through

the characters, press and hold down – or +.

The last character you select might

Note:

flash in the viewfinder, but it will not flash

when you save it.

4. If necessary, repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select

and correct other characters.

7. If you like, you can press PAGE then repeat

Steps 3-6 to create another title.

Adding Titles While Recording

You can use the camcorder to superimpose

(add) titles to your recordings while you record.

REVIEW DISPLAY RESET

DATE

TIME

TITLE

CAM

OFF

POWER

VIDEO

DUBBING

AUDIO/ VIDEO

REW

PLAY

PAGE

F.FWD

STOP

You cannot use these steps to superim-

Note:

pose titles over material previously recorded.

You can do this while you dub a tape. See “Add-

ing Titles onto an Existing Recording” on Page

31.

8. To save and review the titles you created,

press TITLE. The last title page you created

appears, and the first character of the title

flashes. To view the other title page (if you

created one), press PAGE.

1. Slide POWER to VCR.

2. Locate the position on the tape where you

want to record a title.

Notes:

• Your camcorder’s built-in rechargeable bat-

tery protects the titles you created (see

“Selecting a Power Source” on Page 12).

3. Slide POWER to CAMERA.

4. Press TITLE. Then, if the title page you

want to record does not appear, press

PAGE to select the other title page.

• The camcorder saves the titles you created

when it automatically stops and turns itself

off after 5 minutes.

5. Press REC/PAUSE to start the title record-

ing.

The camcorder superimposes the title you

selected over the scene you are recording.

6. When you want to stop recording the title

onto the tape, press TITLE. The title disap-

pears.

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HINTS FOR MAKING BETTER VIDEO TAPES

If you are not familiar with camera techniques,

there are many books about the subject avail-

able at your local library. However, because the

camcorder is so simple to use and tape can be

Typical Brightness

of Common Situations

Brightness

(LUX)

used again and again, it is inexpensive to exper-

iment and learn as you go.

Situation

100,000

65,000

35,000

32,000

25,000

2,000

Clear day at noon

The following information will get you started.

Clear day at 10:00 AM

Clear day at 3:00 PM

Cloudy day at noon

Cloudy day at 10:00 AM

LIGHTING

Lighting should be uniform. The camcorder can

record in low-light conditions, but more light is

usually better. The optimum brightness for top-

quality pictures is between 500 and 100,000 lux.

Cloudy day, one hour

after sunrise

Caution: Do not place a light source near the

camcorder. The heat can damage the camcord-

er.

1,000

Clear day, one hour

before sunset

Fluorescent light near

window

The chart at right shows you the approximate

brightness in different situations or from differ-

ent light sources.

700-800

500-700

Factory floor

Sales counter in depart-

ment store

500

Bowling alley

Library

400-500

Office with fluorescent

lighting

400

250

Fluorescent desk lamp

Flashlight at 3 feet

Factory stairway

100

15-35

During intermission at

movie theater

15-20

10-15

Cigarette lighter at 1 foot

Candles on birthday

cake at 8 inches

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CAMCORDER MOVEMENT

ZOOM IN AND ZOOM OUT

When you move the camcorder while recording,

do so slowly and steadily. Too much movement

or fast movement make your recordings look

awkward. A video camera tripod (such as Radio

Shack Cat. No. 16-2017, not supplied) is a

worthwhile investment for top-quality movie

making.

As with movement, too much use of the cam-

corder’s zoom features can detract from your re-

cordings. When you use variable speed power

zoom and/or digital zoom, it is best to zoom in or

zoom out in one smooth motion, not in several

jerky motions.

If you use them sparingly, movements from side

to side combined with zooms can be very effec-

tive in your video tapes.

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SPECIAL VCR FEATURES

This section describes some of your camcord-

er’s special VCR features and functions.

Note: You cannot view the tape or hear the

tape’s sound while you fast-forward and rewind

it.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, you can use

these features only when POWER is set to VCR.

FREEZE FRAME

Freeze-frame lets you stop the tape to view a

single frame.

VISUAL SEARCH

Visual search lets you view a recording either

forward or backward at a faster speed so you

can find a specific section of the tape.

To freeze a frame during playback, press REC/

PAUSE. To return to the normal playback speed,

press REC/PAUSE again.

To search forward during playback, press FAST-

F. To search backward during playback, press

REWIND.

Notes:

• During freeze-frame, the picture quality is

lower than during normal playback.

To stop visual search and play the tape, press

PLAY.

• If you leave the VCR in the freeze-frame

mode for 5 minutes, the camcorder auto-

matically stops playback to protect the

tape.

Note: You cannot hear the tape’s sound during

visual search.

FAST FORWARD AND REWIND

AUTO TRACKING

To advance the tape quickly when it is stopped,

press FAST-F. To rewind the tape quickly when

it is stopped, press REWIND.

The camcorder automatically adjusts tracking

when you play a tape. However, you can manu-

ally adjust the tracking if the camcorder’s picture

is poor. Repeatedly press W or T during play-

back to manually adjust the tracking.

Note: The camcorder resets to auto tracking

when you load another tape.

FAST-F

REWIND

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DUBBING (COPYING) A TAPE

IN FROM

ANT

AUDIO

L/ MONO VIDEO

OUT TO

CH4

CH3

OUT

The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called dubbing.

You can connect the camcorder and the VCR together, then either:

• Use your camcorder to record the signal from the VCR

• Use your VCR to record the signal from the camcorder

Notes:

• Always use video quality shielded cables with phono-type connectors (such as Cat. No. 15-

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN

1540, not supplied) to connect the camcorder’s

jacks to your VCR.

• Do not use standard audio cables for this connection.

• You can monitor the dubbing on the TV connected to your VCR. See your VCR’s owner’s

manual for more information.

If you want to use your camcorder to record from the VCR, see “Dubbing to the Camcorder” on Page

27. If you want to use your VCR to record from the camcorder, see “Dubbing from the Camcorder”

on Page 28.

Dubbing to the Camcorder

Follow these steps to connect the camcorder to the VCR and copy a tape from the VCR to the cam-

corder.

Note: You can also use this procedure to record broadcasts from your cable box, satellite receiver,

AUDIO

VIDEO

jacks to the output

or other audio/video source. Simply connect the camcorder’s

jacks on the audio/video source (instead of the VCR) in Step 3.

and

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1. Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on

the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack

compartment to open it.

6. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

7. Begin playback on the VCR or audio/video

source.

8. Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder to

start dubbing.

9. Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder to stop

dubbing.

Dubbing from the Camcorder

The cover on the AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT/IN jack compartment is attached to the

camcorder. Do not try to remove it.

Caution:

Follow these steps to connect the camcorder to

the VCR and copy a tape from the camcorder to

the VCR.

2. Connect the white plug on one end of the

cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO jack, then

connect the yellow plug on the same end of

the cable to the camcorder’s VIDEO jack.

1. Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on

the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack

compartment to open it.

3. Connect the white plug on the other end of

the cable to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT jack.

Then connect the yellow plug on the same

end of the cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT

jack.

The cover on the AUDIO/VIDEO

Caution:

OUT/IN jack compartment is attached to the

camcorder. Do not try to remove it.

2. Connect the white plug on one end of the

cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO jack, then

connect the yellow plug on the same end of

the cable to the camcorder’s VIDEO jack.

4. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO

3. Connect the white plug on the other end of

the cable to the VCR’s AUDIO IN jack. If

your VCR is a stereo VCR, use a Y-adapter

(such as Cat. No. 42-2435) to connect the

white plug to both audio outputs. Then con-

nect the yellow plug on the same end of the

cable to the VCR’s VIDEO IN jack.

OUT/IN jack compartment to IN.

OUT

5. Slide POWER to CAMERA.

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4. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO

6. When you see the scene where you want to

record the title, press TITLE. The cam-

corder plays the title and superimposes it

over the recording.

OUT/IN jack compartment to OUT.

5. Slide POWER to VCR.

6. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

7. Set your VCR to its audio/video mode.

7. When you want to stop recording the title

onto the tape, press TITLE. The title disap-

pears.

Some VCRs have a manual input-

Note:

select switch, while others automatically

“sense” when you connect another audio/

video source to the VCR’s audio/video

input jacks. Check your VCR’s owner’s

manual for more information about your

VCR.

AUDIO EDITING

The camcorder’s audio editing feature lets you

record a new soundtrack onto a previously re-

corded tape without erasing the original picture.

8. Press PLAY on the camcorder to find the

portion of the tape you want to dub. Then

press REC/PAUSE to pause it.

When you use audio editing, you replace the au-

dio on the tape with new sound. You can use

sounds picked up by the camcorder’s built-in mi-

crophone or signals from an audio source con-

nected to the camcorder’s AUDIO jack.

9. Set the VCR to record, then press the

VCR’s record button to begin recording.

10. Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder to play

the portion of the tape you want to dub.

Notes:

11. Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder to stop

• If you connect an audio source, always use

video quality shielded cables with phono-

type connectors (such as Cat. No. 15-1540,

not supplied) to connect the camcorder’s

AUDIO jack to the audio source’s AUDIO

OUT jack.

dubbing.

Adding Titles onto an Existing

Recording

• Do not use a standard audio cable for this

connection.

You need a separate VHS VCR to super-

impose titles over an existing recording.

Note:

1. Connect the camcorder and VCR (see

“Dubbing from the Camcorder” on Page

28.).

1. If you are not using the camcorder’s built-in

microphone as an audio source, connect

the audio source’s AUDIO OUT jack to the

camcorder’s AUDIO jack.

2. Press TITLE to select the title you want to

record. Then, if the title you want to record

does not appear, press PAGE to select the

other title page.

3. Press TITLE to remove the title from the

viewfinder. The title disappears.

4. Load a blank cassette, or one you want to

record onto, into the VCR. Then set the

VCR to its recording mode.

5. Load the cassette you want to record from

into the camcorder, then press PLAY to play

it back.

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2. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT/IN jack compartment for the audio

source you chose:

point where you want to end audio, then

start the dubbing process.

• To prevent feedback squeals, turn down the

volume control on any TV or TV/monitor

connected to the camcorder.

OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO EDITING

When you use audio/video editing, you can re-

place the audio and video on a tape with new

sound and pictures.

• If you are using the built-in microphone,

You can use sounds picked up by the camcord-

er’s built-in microphone or signals from an audio

source connected to the camcorder’s AUDIO

jack. You can use pictures taken by the camera

or signals from a video source connected to the

camcorder’s VIDEO jack.

set AV OUT/IN to OUT.

• If you are using an audio source con-

nected to the camcorder’s AUDIO jack,

set AV OUT/IN to IN.

3. Slide POWER to VCR.

Notes:

4. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

• If you connect an audio/video source,

always use video quality shielded cables

with phono-type connectors (such as Cat.

No. 15-1540, not supplied) to connect the

camcorder’s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the

source’s AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT

jacks.

5. Press PLAY on the camcorder to find the

portion of the tape where you want to start

audio dubbing. Then press REC/PAUSE to

pause it.

6. Press PLAY and DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO

together once.

viewfinder.

appears in the

• Do not use standard audio cables for this

connection.

does not appear in the

Note:

viewfinder, press STOP/EJECT, then press

PLAY and DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO together

once to continue.

1. If you are not using the camcorder’s built-in

microphone as an audio source, connect

the audio source’s AUDIO jack to the cam-

corder’s AUDIO jack.

7. If you are not using the camcorder’s built-in

microphone as an audio source, start the

audio source.

2. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT/IN jack compartment for the video

source you chose.

8. To start audio dubbing, press REC/PAUSE

on the camcorder.

• If you are using the camcorder’s lens, set

9. Press STOP/EJECT on the camcorder to

AV OUT/IN to OUT.

stop dubbing.

• If you are using a video source con-

nected to the camcorder’s VIDEO jack,

set AV OUT/IN to IN.

Notes:

• To set the position where you want to end

audio dubbing, start playback of the tape,

press DISPLAY on the camcorder at the

3. Slide POWER to VCR.

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4. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

9. Press REC/PAUSE on the camcorder.

Audio/video dubbing begins.

5. Press PLAY on the camcorder to play the

tape to the point where you want audio/

video dubbing to end. Then press REC/

PAUSE to pause it.

When the tape counter shows 0000, the

camcorder automatically stops the tape,

and video and audio dubbing stop.

6. Press DISPLAY. M appears in the view-

finder next to the tape counter. Then press

RESET to reset the tape counter to 0000.

Notes:

• To protect the tape and conserve battery

power, the camcorder automatically

stops and turns itself off if left in the

record/pause mode for more than 5 min-

utes.

7. Press REWIND to rewind the tape past the

point where you want to start audio/video

dubbing, then press PLAY. When you see

the point of the tape where you want to

start audio/video dubbing, press REC/

PAUSE.

• To prevent feedback squeals, turn down

the volume control on any TV or TV/

monitor connected to the camcorder.

8. Press PLAY and DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO

10. Press STOP/EJECT on the camcorder to

together twice.

and the picture you

stop audio/video dubbing at any time.

are dubbing appear in the viewfinder.

If you accidentally press PLAY and

Note:

DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO together only

once, appears in the viewfinder

instead. If this happens, simply press PLAY

and DUBBING AUDIO/VIDEO together again.

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CONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO A TV

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT/IN jack compartment is attached to the

camcorder. Do not try to remove it.

Caution: The cover on the

USING A TV FOR PLAYBACK

There are many different types of TVs and ways

to connect them to your camcorder. This section

describes the most common set ups.

2. Connect the white plug on one end of the

cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO jack, then

connect the yellow plug on the same end of

the cable to the camcorder’s VIDEO jack.

Notes:

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the exam-

ples provided, contact your local Radio

Shack store for assistance.

3. Connect the white plug on the other end of

the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN jack. If your

TV is a stereo TV, use a Y-adapter (such as

Cat. No. 42-2435) to connect the white plug

to both audio inputs. Then connect the yel-

low plug on the same end of the cable to

the TV’s VIDEO IN jack.

• Turn off power to the camcorder and TV

when making connections. Do not power

the camcorder until you complete all other

connections.

4. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEOOUT/

IN jack compartment to OUT.

TV with Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you

can connect your camcorder directly to the TV

so you can play and watch video tapes.

If your TV does not have audio/video jacks, see

“Standard TV” on Page 33.

Use video quality shielded cables with phono-

type connectors (such as Cat. No. 15-1540, not

supplied) to connect the camcorder’s AUDIO/

VIDEO IN/OUT jacks to your TV’s input jacks.

Note: Do not use standard audio cables for this

connection.

Follow these steps to connect the camcorder to

the TV.

1. Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on

the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack

compartment to open it.

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1. Use a fingernail to pull down the cover on

the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO OUT/IN jack

compartment to open it.

Standard TV

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT/IN jack compartment is attached to the

Caution: The cover on the

UHF IN

VHF IN

75-ohm 300-ohm

camcorder. Do not try to remove it.

2. Connect the RF converter’s plug to the

camcorder’s VIDEO, RF DC OUT, and AUDIO

jacks.

To connect the camcorder to a standard TV

(with only VHF and UHF terminals), you need an

RF adapter kit (CMC No. T16-RF71A, not sup-

plied). The RF adapter kit includes:

• RF converter

• 300-to 75-ohm matching transformer

• 75-ohm antenna cable

Cautions:

• Use only the recommended RF adapter kit

with this camcorder. You can order the kit

from your local Radio Shack store.

• The RF converter is a sealed unit. Do not

attempt to open or modify it.

• Do not damage or drop the RF converter or

subject it to mechanical vibration.

3. Set AV OUT/IN inside the AUDIO/VIDEO

• Unplug the RF converter during lightning

storms.

OUT/IN jack compartment to OUT.

4. Disconnect the VHF antenna/cable wire

from your TV and connect it to the RF con-

verter’s IN FROM ANT jack:

Notes:

• You do not have to disconnect the RF con-

verter when you watch TV broadcasts. Sim-

ply set the TV’s tuner as usual.

• If the antenna/cable wire is the round,

75-ohm type, connect it directly to the

jack.

• Unless your antenna is VHF-only (you

receive Channels 2-13 only), you also need

a band-splitter (such as Cat. No. 15-1252,

not supplied) to connect your camcorder to

separate TV VHF/UHF terminals.

• If the antenna/cable wire is the flat, 300-

ohm type, use another 300- to 75-ohm

matching transformer (such as Cat. No.

15-1253, not supplied) to connect the

wire to the jack.

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PLAYBACK

After you connect the camcorder to your TV, fol-

low these steps to play a tape.

1. Turn on the TV, then:

• If you are using a TV with audio/video

(A/V) jacks, set it to the video mode.

• If you are using a standard TV, set the

TV’s tuner to the same channel where

you set CHANNEL on the RF converter (3

or 4).

5. Using the supplied 75-ohm antenna cable,

connect the RF converter’s OUT TO TV jack

to the TV’s VHF antenna terminal.

2. Slide POWER on the camcorder to VCR.

• If the TV’s VHF antenna terminal is the

round, 75-ohm type, connect the cable

directly to the terminal.

3. Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

4. Press PLAY on the camcorder. The tape

plays on your TV.

• If the TV’s VHF antenna terminal is the

flat, 300-ohm type, use another matching

transformer (such as Cat. No. 15-1253,

not supplied) to connect the cable to the

terminal.

5. Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback. Press

STOP/EJECT again to remove the cassette.

6. Set CHANNEL on the RF converter to 3 or 4.

CHANNEL

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you follow the instructions in this manual and still have trouble operating your camcorder, refer to

the following troubleshooting chart. If you still cannot solve the problem, take your camcorder to your

local Radio Shack store for assistance.

FUNCTION

PROBLEM

No power.

POSSIBLE REASON

SUGGESTION

POWER

• Safety devices are

functioning.

• Disconnect the AC

adapter/charger’s

power cord, then

plug it into the AC

outlet again.

• The battery pack is not

charged.

• Charge the battery

pack.

• The AC adapter/

charger is not correctly

connected.

• Reconnect the AC

adapter/charger.

The camcorder turns

off soon after you turn

it on.

The battery pack might be

weak.

Recharge the battery

pack and try again.

RECORDING

Power on, but no

image in viewfinder.

• Lens cap on.

• Remove the lens

cap.

• POWER set to VCR.

• Slide POWER to

CAMERA.

• A/V OUT/IN set to IN.

• Set A/V OUT/IN to

OUT.

Cannot record.

POWER set to VCR.

Slide POWER to CAM-

ERA.

Poor color when tape

is played on a TV/

monitor.

TV not properly adjusted.

Adjust the TV.

Recording is fuzzy.

• Poor lighting.

• Use additional light-

ing.

• Dust or other foreign

matter on lens.

• Clean the lens.

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FUNCTION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASON

SUGGESTION

PLAYBACK

Image in viewfinder is

fuzzy.

• Focus control on the

viewfinder must be

adjusted.

• Adjust the focus

control.

• Viewfinder must be

reset.

• Turn off the cam-

corder and discon-

nect the power

source. Then, after

about 1 minute,

reconnect the power

source. When the

characters dis-

played in the view-

finder are clear, set

the date and time.

No image appears on

TV.

• Camcorder improperly

connected to TV.

• Reconnect properly.

• AV OUT/IN set to IN.

• Set AV OUT/IN to

OUT.

• TV’s tuner or TV/video

switch not properly set.

• Set TV’s tuner to

channel 3 or chan-

nel 4 (if RF con-

verter connected).

• Set TV’s TV/video

switch to VIDEO (if

A/V input used).

Poor color.

TV not properly adjusted.

Adjust the TV.

Camcorder does not

play back in color on

your TV.

• Tracking not properly

adjusted.

• Adjust the tracking.

• Old or worn tape.

• Use a new tape.

Broken image.

• The battery pack might

be weak.

• Recharge the bat-

tery pack.

• Old or worn tape.

• Use a new tape.

• Cassette is not right

side up or is back-

wards.

• Check cassette

positioning and rein-

sert.

Cassette cannot be in-

serted.

• Another cassette al-

ready loaded in cam-

corder.

• Eject the cassette

and insert the new

cassette.

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FUNCTION

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASON

SUGGESTION

PLAYBACK

(continued)

Cassette will not eject

and power will not turn

off.

Camcorder is recording.

Press REC/PAUSE to

stop the tape and try

again.

No tape movement in

fast-forward mode.

Tape is already completely

wound.

Rewind the tape to the

desired point.

No tape movement in

rewind mode.

Tape is already completely

wound.

Fast-forward the tape to

the desired point.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Optimus Model 130 MovieCorder cam-

corder is an example of superior design and

craftsmanship. The following suggestions will

help you care for the camcorder so you can en-

joy it for years.

HANDLING

• Remove the cassette tape and turn off the

power when the camcorder is not in use.

• Avoid shocks and drops. Do not drop or

otherwise subject the camcorder to hard

shocks or strong vibrations. Bumping or

striking the unit during recording generates

noise in the recorded image.

Keep the camcorder dry. If it gets

wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-

uids can contain minerals that

corrode electronic circuits.

• To protect the lens, always replace the lens

cap when the camcorder is not in use. Do

not touch the lens surface with your hand.

Use and store the camcorder

only in normal temperature envi-

• Do not point the camcorder lens or the

viewfinder eyepiece at the sun, whether

recording is in progress or not. Direct sun-

light can make recording impossible, burn

the CCD imager, and damage the cam-

corder beyond repair. Be particularly care-

ful when recording outside.

ronments.

Temperature ex-

tremes can shorten the life of

electronic devices, damage bat-

teries, and distort or melt plastic

parts.

• Do not use the camcorder in excessive

temperatures and humidity. You can use

the camcorder between 32° F and 104° F

and between 35% and 80% relative humid-

ity.

Handle the camcorder gently and

carefully. Dropping it can dam-

age circuit boards and cases,

and cause it to work improperly.

• Do not store the unit in an unventilated car

in the summer, in direct sunlight, or near

strong heat sources. This can result in

severe damage to the camcorder’s case

and electronic circuits.

Keep the camcorder away from

dust and dirt, which can cause

premature wear of parts.

• Avoid magnetic sources. Using the cam-

corder near strong fluorescent lights,

motors, televisions, or other magnetic

sources can adversely affect recorded

images.

Wipe the camcorder with a damp

cloth occasionally to keep it look-

ing new. Do not use harsh chem-

icals, cleaning solvents, or strong

detergents to clean it.

CLEANER

• Avoid situations where water, sand, dust or

other foreign matter could get on or inside

the camcorder. Such substances could

cause malfunctions.

• Do not use or leave the camcorder in areas

with excessive smoke, steam, dust, or

moisture. Such environments can cause

dew to form on the camcorder’s lenses. Be

sure to provide ample ventilation.

Modifying or tampering with the camcorder’s in-

ternal components can cause a malfunction and

might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC

authorization to operate it. If your camcorder is

not performing as it should, take it to your local

Radio Shack store for assistance.

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• Do not use the camcorder on its side. The

tape might not wind properly and might

jam.

though the audio signal is clear. Head cleaning

must be done by an experienced camcorder

technician. If the camcorder’s heads become

dirty, contact your local Radio Shack store for

assistance.

• Some small, portable tripods might be diffi-

cult to connect and might not be sturdy

enough to support your camcorder. Be sure

to use only a strong, stable tripod.

ERASE PROTECTION

Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to

prevent accidental erasure of a tape. If the

erase-protection tab is missing, the camcorder

cannot record on the tape.

SERVICING YOUR

CAMCORDER

Except as noted in this owner’s manual, there

are no user-serviceable parts inside your cam-

corder. If you encounter a problem that you can-

not correct using this owner’s manual and its

troubleshooting guide or the sections below,

take the camcorder to your local Radio Shack

store for assistance.

• To clean the camcorder’s lens and optical

elements, use air blowers and lens papers

designed for photographic lenses.

If you try to record on a tape with the erase-pro-

tection tab missing, TAPEappears in the view-

finder.

• To clean the picture tube face and lens

inside the eyepiece, press and hold down

the cover’s tab on the back of the eyepiece,

then open the cover.

If you want to record on a video cassette that

has had its tab removed, put a piece of heavy

plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.

STORING YOUR VIDEO

CASSETTES

Eject and store the cassette when you finish us-

ing it. This helps protect the cassette and the

camcorder’s internal mechanisms from dust.

Caution: The eyepiece’s cover is not remov-

able. Do not try to remove it from the eyepiece.

Place your video cassettes in their protective

boxes and store them in a cool, dry, dust-free

environment. Store the cassettes on end, not on

their sides. This prevents improper settling of

the cassette’s spools.

Clean the picture tube face and lens using a soft

non-abrasive cloth, swab, or lens cleaning pa-

per. When you finish cleaning, close the cover.

Note: Tape can become wound too tightly

around the cassette’s spools after numerous re-

cordings and playbacks. This can cause the

cassette to improperly load when you insert it.

CLEANING THE VIDEO HEADS

The camcorder’s video heads require cleaning

from time to time. Dirty video heads can cause

the playback picture to become blurred even

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On most cassettes there is a brake-release

plunger on the bottom center of the cassette.

Use the tip of a pen or pencil to press the plung-

er. This loosens the tape.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the distance between the equip-

ment and the radio or TV

• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for

the equipment and the radio or TV

Consult your local Radio Shack store if the prob-

lem still exists.

You must use shielded interface cables with this

equipment.

Modifying or tampering with the camcorder’s in-

ternal components can cause a malfunction and

might invalidate the camcorder’s warranty and

void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your

camcorder is not performing as it should, take it

to your local Radio Shack Store for assistance.

Brake-Release Plunger

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

KNOW

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in-

terference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment complies with the limits for a

Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable

protection against radio and TV interference in a

residential area. However, your equipment

might cause TV or radio interference even when

it is operating properly. To eliminate interfer-

ence, you can try one or more of the following

corrective measures:

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SPECIFICATIONS

Signal System ............................................................ NTSC-Type Standard Color and Monochrome

Recording System ........................................................................................................ VHS Standard

Tape Width ............................................................................................................1/2 Inch (12.7 mm)

Tape Speed ....................................................................................SP (1.31 Inch/sec... (33.35 mm/s)

Maximum Recording/Playback Time...................................................160 Minutes (with T-160 Tape)

Pickup Device........................... CCD Image Sensor (approx. 270,000 pixels including optical black)

Lens.................................................................. F1.6-F3.2 12x Power Zoom, Full-Range Auto-Focus

Lens Filter Diameter................................................................................................................. 46 mm

Viewfinder........................................................................................... 0.6 Inch B/W CRT with Diopter

Microphone................................................................................. Omnidirectional Electret Condenser

Color Temperature Compensation .............................. Auto White Balance with White Balance Lock

Minimum Illumination.................................................................................................................. 1 Lux

Video Output Level..............................................................................1.0 Vp-p Composite, 75 Ohms

Audio Output Level.................................................................................316 mV, less than 1 K Ohms

Power Requirement............................................................................................................... 9.6 Volts

Battery Power Supplied.......................................................................................................... 10 Volts

DC Power Consumption.......................................................................................................... 7 Watts

Dimensions (approx.) ............................................. 8 ¹/²x 4 ³/⁸x 12 ¹/⁴Inches HWD (without battery)

(205 x 111 x 311 mm)

Camcorder Weight (approx.) ........................................................4 lbs 3 oz (2.0 kg) (without battery)

Battery Weight (approx.)................................................................................................. 1 lb (0.56 kg)

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im-

provement without notice.

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NOTES

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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur-

chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio

Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with-

bring your Radio Shack sales

out charge for parts and labor. Simply

slip

as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does

not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to

misuse or accidental damage.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO

EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIM-

ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED

WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limita-

tion or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limita-

tion(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state.

We Service What We Sell

9/94

RADIO SHACK

A Division of Tandy Corporation

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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