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

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose
camcorder or AC adapter/charger to rain or moisture.

This symbol
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

NE pAS OUV_R

TO REDUCE

THE RISK

(Oil BACK).

NO USER_SERVICEABLE

TO QUALIFIED

OF ELECTRIC

SERVICE

"dangerous

the product

tgat presents

shock

or personal

il_iury.

This symbol
accompanying

RISQL

indicates

inside

SHOCK,

indicates
impollant
the product.

DO NOT REMOVE

PARTS ARE

INSIDE.

REFER

voltage"
a risk of'electric

inst_qJctions

THE COVER
SERVICING

PERSONNEL.

Cautions
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert,
ATTENTION:
Pour &iter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame
la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser j usqu au fond,
To reduce risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manut:acturer for this camcorder. Other types of
batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury,
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
changes or modifications
this equipment may void the user's attthority to operate it,

Product

Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning this card allows us to contact you if needed,
Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts
and service and attach it here, Record the serial number and model
numbers located on the bottom of the camcorder.
Model No:
Serial No:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:

CC6272

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

Exchange

Warranty ........... 800-283-6503

(pages 81-82 )

Customer

Service ...................................

800-336-1900

(page 80 )

Accessories

.............................................

800-338-0376

(pages" 67-72)

Assistance

.....................................

First-Time

Operation

..................

Recording

...................................

Time-Remaining

Display .............. 24

Select a Tape Length ................... 24
Power Your Camcorder

.............

Recording Tips ..............................

Adapter/Charger ............................

Use the Viewfinder to See
What You Record ........................ 27

Rechargeable Baltery .................... 13

Charge the Batlery ...................... 14

Eyepiece Focus Control .............. 27

Battery Level indicalor ............... 15

Viewfinder Displays ...................... 28

Battery Care and Storage ............ 15

AuloShof rMMode ......................... 32

Optional Car Cord Adapter ........... 16

Five-Second Record Feature ......... 33

Date and Time Display .............

Install the Clock Lithium Cell ....... 17
Set the Dale and Time ................... 18
Record AUTO DATE, Dale,
Time, and Title Displays ............. 20
Videocassettes

.............................

Erase Prolection

Safety Tab ..... 22

Recording and Playback
Speeds and Times ..................... 22
insert and Remove Cassetles ...... 23
Cassette Care and Storage ........... 23

Tally Light .....................................

Quick Review Feature ................... 33
Camera Edit Feature ..................... 33
Flying Erase Head ......................... 33
MENU/DISPLAY Button ............. 33
Zooming ........................................

Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) ,, 34
Digital Zooming .......................... 34
Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35
Focusing ........................................

Auto Focus ..................................

Manual Focus ..............................

WhiteBalance
...............................
38
AutoWhiteBalance
....................
38
Manual
WhiteBalance
................
38
Exposure Control .......................... 40
Auto Exposure ............................ 40
Manual Exposure .......................... 40
Steady Pix TM Feature .................... 41

Traveling
Optional

Tips ............................
Accessories

..................

66
67

Using the Optional
AC088 Tripod ........................... 69
Order Form for Camcorder
Model CC6272 ............................ 71
Trouble Checks

..........................

..............................

Fade or Wipe In or Out ................. 42
R (Program) AE Button ................ 44
16X9 Mode ................................... 45
Preset Titles ...................................

Select a Language for the Title ... 46
Record a Preset Tiile ................... 47
Self-Timer Recording .................... 48

Care

and Maintenance

..............

Clean the Camcorder ..................... 78
Clean lhe Camcorder's Lens ....... 78
Clean lhe Camcorder's
Viewfinder ................................

Animalion Recording .................... 50

Proper Care and Storage ............... 79

Time-Lapse Recording .................. 52

Things io Avoid ............................. 79

Tally Light (Turn On or Off) ......... 54
Demo Mode .................................. 55
Built-In Color Enhancement
Light ............................................

Attach the Shoulder Strap ............. 58
Playback

.....................................

Use the Viewfinder for Playback ,, 59
Playback Features ........................ 60
Position the Tape ......................... 60
Visual Search .............................. 60
Stop-Action Pause ....................... 60
Time Counter .............................. 61
Tracking ......................................

Use the Cassetle Adapter .............. 62
Playback on TV (or VCR)
with Audio/Video Inputs ............. 64

Specifications

Customer Assistance
and Service ................................

Limited

Index

Warranty

......................

...........................................

Information

to User ...................

83
89

Thissection
describes
thesteps
necessary
tosetupyourcamcorder
torecord.Referto
theothersections
fordetailed
operation
andfeature
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

Unpack

the camcorder

and accessories.

• Save the packing malerials 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,

NICKEL
CADMIUM
BATTERY
WAILNING:
MUST BE
RECYCLED
Model CC6272
Camcorder

ACAdapter/Charger
and DC Cable

OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY,

Rechargeable
Battery
Part No FB1260

Caution: Do not use
this adapter/charger
tbr any purpose other
than charging the
FBI260, or 244265
battery pack or
supplying power to
t_e camcorder.
Part No. 244269
Part No. 244268

G
Clock Cell
3-Volt Micro Lithium
Cell - such as CR2025 available from most local
drug stores and camera
shops. Use of other cells
present a risk of fire or
explosion.

_'_

Shoulder Strap
Part No. ACS091

_/_y/_

Cassette Adapter
Part No. 244270

Cassette Adapter Battery
(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

CAUTIONS: Lithimn cell must be disposed of properly. Never handle
punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal hijury.
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or mjm-y if swallowed.
if swallowed, consult a physician imlnediately for emergency treamlem.
The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or
chemicM burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, msassemble, heat ahove
212°F 100°Ch or incmeram
Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell. and never short circuit the
and sides of the cell.
(continued

on next page)

Attach

the adapter/charger.

ToAC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/
Charger

OUT
Jack

• Connect the other end of the DC

Since the battery must be charged
before it can be used the first time,
attach the adapter/charger to the
camcorder.

cable to the DC in jack on the
camcorder as shown above,
• Plug the adapter/charger's
into an operating outlet,

• Connect one end of the DC cable
to the DC OUT jack on the
adapter/charger.

Adjust

the handstrap

to fit your

plug

hand.

JLENS
COVER
Control
/Handstrap

• Lift the flap on the
handstrap and separate
the velcro strip.

• Insert your hand, adjust
the strap to fit snugly,
refasten the strap, and
Strip (Under Flap)
close the flap.

Rotate

LENS

COVER

control

to open lens cover.

Insert a tape.

"l:ape Wheel

PUSH Here to
Close Cassette
Compartment
J
\EJECT

Switch

• Slide the EJECT switch.
The casselte holder opens
automatically.

• Insert the cassette with the tape
wheel facing up and the tape
window facing out.

• Turn the tape wheel on the
cassette to remove any slack
from the tape.

• Press on the area labeled PUSH
until the cassette holder locks

Select a recording

into place.

speed.

SP/SLP
Button

Select SP or SLP recording speed,
Press and hold the SP/SLP bulton io
select a recording speed. The tape
speed you select (SP or SLP)
appears in the viewfinder.
• SP Standard play provides the
best picture, but the shortest

recording time (20 minutes with a
TC-20 tape).
• SLP Exlended play provides
three times the recording time as
SP (60 minutes with a TC-20
tape). SLP has slightly more
picture noise in normal playback.
(continued

on next page)

Set POWER (CAMERA MAN/CAMERA
switch to CAMERA
A UTO.

A UTO/OFF/VCR)

)WER
Indicator

• The power indicator lights and the
camcorder enters record-pause.
appears in the
viewfinder when the camcorder is
in record-pause.
• The position of this switch tells
the camcorder whether you want
to record (CAMERA MAN or
CAMERA AUTO), turn the power
off (OF_,
or play back tapes

(VCR).
• CAMERA AUTO places the
camcorder in the AutoShoO M
mode.

Adjust

the viewfinder

and eyepiece

Switch

and

in the AutoShot TM mode, the
focus, exposure, and white
balance are automatically
controlled by the camcorder,
Many of the special effects do not
operate in this mode, Details on
page 32.
CAMERA MAN allows you to
control many of the special
features of the camcorder.
The camcorder automatically
turns off if it remains in recordpause for five minutes. Set the
POWER switch to OFF and then
back to CAMERA.

focus control.

Electronic
Eyepiece
Focus

Viewfinder

You can see what you record in the
viewfinder,
• Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision.

9. Select a tape length.

MENU/DISPLAY
Button \

_WER Switch
Indicator

and

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Push In)

1. Set the POWER
to CAMERA

switch

MAN,

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAYbutton
to display the menu in the
viewfinder.

5, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the type of tape you are
using.

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

• Select 7"20for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SR
• Select 730 for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SR

highlight 7APE LENGTHI

• Select 7'40 for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SR
6, Press the menu PUSH dial twice
to select the tape length and
remove the menus from the
viewfinder,
• Details are on pages 24-25.
4. Press lhe menu PUSH

dial in to

display the 7J4PE LENGTH

menu,
(continued on next page)

/ LENS
CO VER
Control
1ALL Y
Light

REW

STOP

Button

PLA Y/PA USE Button

/
\\

Thumb
Trigger

10. Start

and stop recording.

• Place the POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO,
• Press and release lhe thumb lrigger
to start recording. _ appears in
the viewfinder, and the tally light
lights while the camcorder is
recording,
• Press and release lhe thumb lrigger
again to stop recording, The
camcorder is now in the recordpause mode.
,,
appears in
the viewfinder.

11. Play back what you have
recorded.
• Set the POWER swilch Io VCR.
• Press REW'_I
8

to rewind the tape.

\POWER

Switch

• PressPLAY/PAUSEtoplay
the tape,

back

• Press STOP when you are finished
playing back the tape,
• Details on viewfinderplaybackare

on pages 59,
12. Set the POWER

switch

OFF to turn off the
camcorder.
The power indicator turns off,
13. Close

the lens cover.

14. Review camcorder

operating

FADES
Button

controls.

\
\

R (Program)
AE Button

_
\\\

SEARCH
R and F
Buttons (Also REW,'4
and FFI*P" Buttons)
SlOP
PLAY/PAUSE
Menu PUSH

Button
Button--

Dial

\
Shoulder

Shoulder Strap
Attachment
Ring

Strap
SP/SLP
Button
Also COUNTER
R/M Button

\\
MENU/DISPLAYButton

(continued on next page)
9

14. Review camcorder's

operating

controls.

(continued)

5SE(_: REC
Button
Zoom

Lever

_ STEADY
Button
JThumb

PIX

Trigger

J BAT1TRY
RELEASE"
Lever

POWER Switch
and Indicator

Service Port
/
(Located Under Cover)
"lhis connector is tbr use by
qualified service personnel
only.

LIGHT
Switch

OFF/A UTO/ON

_
__,_

Attach Adapter/
Charger's
DC

Cord(DCIn

B atteryHere

Light
k _
_
N
_ _,/o_//_

_ fl

Jack Located
Under Battery)
or Rechargeable

\_/
_

"_
"_

_"'_61l
____/

Control
]l

"_t

_
I] J[ _

_
/

LENS
COVER

Tally

/I
I_[
_l

/_
/ )|_
[ 9/
f

_x,,._k,.)[.._._

"-W/

\ ' i ph e

A (Audio) and V(Video)
(Behind Small Cover)

Lens

Jacks

14. Review camcorder's

operating

controls.

(continued)

Eyepiece Focus Control
Viewfinder

J
PUSH Here to
Close Cassette
Door

\ Cassette
Compartment

J
Clock Cell Battery
Compartment
Threaded
"l¥ipod
Mount Hole

Adapter/Charger
The adapter/charger attaches Io 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,
'lb AC 100-240,
50/60 Hz

Adapter/
Charger

Jack

Attach
1.

Remove

Adapter/Charger

Connect

one end of the DC cable to

1, Unplug the adapter/charger
wall outlet,

the DC OUT jack on the adapler/
charger.
2.

Connect

Plug the adapter/charger's
plug into
the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,
50/60Hz).
CAUTION; DO not use this adapter/
charger for any other propose other
than charging the FB1260 or 244265
battery pack or supplying power to the
camcorder.

from the

2, Remove the DC cable from the

the other end of the DC cable

io the DC in jack on the camcorder
shown above,

Adapter/Charger

adapler/charger

and camcorder,

as
Using

an Optional

Plug

Adapter

An optional plug adapter might be
required in some countries.

Optional AC /
PLugAdapter

AC 100-240V

1, Plug the adapler/charger's
the AC plug adapter.

plug inlo

2, Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC
outlet.
12

Rechargeable

Battery

The battery must be charged as described on the nextpage
before it can be used the
first time. Initial charging takes approximately
70 minules for the FB1260, When
fully charged, the FB 1260 supplies approximalely
50-55 minutes of operaling lime
depending on how much you use zoom and pause, Conserve batlery power by turning
the camcorder off during recording breaks.
Note: Use the small marker switch on the top of the battery to help remind yourself to charge
the battery. It has no other purpose.

Battery Safety Precautions
Do not short the battery's
terminals.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the battery. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside,
Use the battery only with
specified adapter/chargers and
camcorders,
Throwing the battery into a fire
or exposing it to excessive heat =
over 149T (65_C) could be
hazardous,
BATTERY
RELEASE

Attach

Lever

the Charged

_Marker
Switch

Battery

If the DC cable is attached to the
camcorder, remove it before attaching
the batlery, Also, install the lithium
clock cell before attaching the baltery.
Details are on page ! Z

3. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA,
The power indicator lights.

1. Hook the battery to the side of the
camcorder as shown above.

lever down while remoxing the battery,

Remove

the Battery

Slide and hold the BATTts'RYRELEASE

2. Press the battery down until it locks
into place,

Consumer
Electronics
productseal
indicates
that we used
are participating
in a
NI'TENTION:
The RBRC
on the battery
in your Thomson

_t9
..._N_)jf_

program to collect and recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the d,_//.1..J_
United States. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information or
contact your local recycling center.

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Hold Battery
and Slide

(continued)

FLush

'lb AC Wall
Outlet 100240 Volts_
50/60 Hz.
CHG
(Charge)

REFRESH
Indicator
REFRESH
Button

Adapter/Charger

Caution:
When a battery is attached to the adapter/charger,
do not turn them
upside down. The battery may fall offand be damaged or cause inj m'y.

Charge

the Battery

if the DC cable is altached
jack on the adapler/charger,

io the DC OUT
remove

it.

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

Align reference mark on baltery with
mark on adapter/charger.

7, Attach the charged batlery to the
camcorder.

Hold the batlery flush against the
adapler/charger
and slide it in the
direction of the arrow,

Use the REFRESH

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

if the batlery is properly connected,
the CHG indicator flashes.

Button

The baltery provides increased
operation time if you "refresh" it after
five chargings, The refresh feature
"refreshes" the battery by complelely
discharging it.
1, Attach baltery to adapter/charger.

Note: if you try to charge a battery that
has not been charged for a long period of
time, it may take a few minutes for the
CHG indicator to flash.

2, Press REFRESHI The REFRESH
indicator Lights and the batlery
begins discharging,

Afler the batlery is charged,

3, When discharging is completed, the
REFRESH indicator turns off; and
the CHG indicator flashes. The
baltery now charges.

indicator

stops flashing

the CHG

and lights,

Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

(continued)

4. After the battery is charged, the CHG
(charge) indicator stops flashing and
lights,

Care

5. Remove the battery from the adapter/
charger,

Battery

Level Indicator

Battery

Recharging takes approximately
70
minutes for the FBI260 depending on
the battery's condilion.

•

Refreshing takes approximately
hours for the FBI260 depending
baltery's condition,

•

After repeated charging and use,
operation time gradually decreases.
When operation time is too short to be
useful, it is time to replace the battery,

•

if the batlery discharging must be
stopped in the middle, remove the
baltery from the adapler/charger
before
unplugging it from the AC outlet,

•

if the batlery pack become
remove it from the charger
cool down.

•

Let a hot battery cool down before
altaching it to the AC adapter/charger.

• When _
appears, the batleryis
fully charged,

(mmm

As the power

is used

•

When the battery power

Storage

•

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

•

and

3-1/2
on the

too hot,
and let it

and

appear,

gone,

_::_"
flashes
I \

is almost

in the viewfinder.

The camcorder rums offautomatically
after a few seconds, Set the POWER
switch to OFF to turn offlhe camcorder

before replacing

The battery level indicator
on the tape.

the batlery,
is not recorded

Optional

Car Cord Adapter

The oplional DCC08 car cord
page 67 allows you to power
camcorder from the cigarette
socket of a car, truck, or RV,
12-volts io a 6-volt ouq_ut.

shown on
your
lighter
It converts

Note: Consult the installation and operating
instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for
complete operating instructions.

Cautions: The DCC08 is desigaaed to
be used only with vehicles having
negative ground electrical systems.
Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with
this camcorder. Use of any olhcr car
cord adapter might damage the
camcurdcr and void your warranty.

Use the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

'lb Cigarette
Lighter Socket

Power

Optional DCC08 Car
Cord Adapter

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn
offlhe camcorder. The power
indicalor on the camcorder turns oft:
2. If the battery or DC cable is attached
io the camcorder, remove it.
3. Hold the botlom of the power
connector flush against the camcorder,
and press the connector down unlil it
locks into place as shown above.
4. Take the vehicle's cigarelte lighler out
of the socket.

Insert the car cord's cigarelte lighler
plug into the vehicle's cigaretle lighler
socket. The power indicator on the
car cord adapler lights.

Set the POWER

swilch

to CAMERA

turn on the camcorder.
The power
indicator on the camcorder lights.

Caution: Make sure the camcorder's
power is turned offbefore removing
the car cord's plug from the cigarette
lighter socket,

Install

the Clock

Lithium

Cell

The clock cell indicator d_aflashes for a few seconds in the viewfinder when
you turn on the camcorder if the cell is not installed or needs replacing,

Clock

Cell

to Remove

Clock Cell
(+ Side Facing

Make sure camcorder

is turned oft,

and remove any power supply
attached to the camcorder,
2.
3.

Pull the clock cell holder out of the

;jeer Here
Cell

Out)

4_ Place the clock cell holder into the
clock cell compartment,
Be sure to
insert the holder fully into the
compartment.

clock cell compartment,

Tu Remove

Insert the clock cell with the "+"

To remove battery, insert a pointed
nonmetallic object between battery and
clock cell holder and lift.

terminal

facing out, and press it in.

Lithium

Cell

Cautions: Li4aium cell battery. Replace only wilh 3-voll lithium cell - such
as CR2025. Use of other cell prcscars arisk of tire or explosion. Must be
disposed of properly. Nevcr handle punctured or leaking cell. Ma3 cansc
burns or personal injur,..
Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injur_ if swallowed.
swallow ed. consult a physician immcdiatcly for emergency _reatmenL

The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical
burn if mistreated. Do nol recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F 100°C/. o_
incmaratc.
Never use mclallic tweezers to hold the cell. and never short the + and - sides
of the cell.
17

Set the Date and Time
You must set the correct date and time before you can display and record it
on your tapes. The clock cell must be installed as shown on theprevious
page before you can set the date.

(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
\

1, Set the POWER
MAN,

switch to CAMERA

MENU/DISPLAY
Button

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DATE#HME.

2, Press the MENU/DISPLAY

button to

display the menu in the viewfinder.

DZO_NTELE
MACRO

TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATEJTIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
I_RETURN

T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF

D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATEtTIM_
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
I_RETURN

ON
OFF
T30
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF

Set the Date

and Time

(continued)

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the DAT_'/77ME menu,
DATE/TIME
YEAR!
MONTH
DAY
TIME

10, Press the menu PUSHdial in. When
none of the settings are flashing, rotate
the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXfF,

1999
JAN
1
AM 12:80

DATE/TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
TIME

1999
NOV
18
AM 8:00

EXIT

5, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight gEAR, Press the menu
PUSH dial in. When gEAR starts
flashing, rotate the menu PUSH dial to
select the year, When the correct year
appears, press the menu PUSH dial in
to set the year,

11, Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
remove the menus from the
viewfinder,

6, Repeat step 5 to set the MONTH and
DAY,
7, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TIME,
DATE/TIME
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
;TIM_

1999
NOV
18
PM 11:00

Notes:

if you decide to return the date and

time to the previous settings while the DATE/
TIME menu is displayed, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to highlight EXI7] and press. Press
the menu PUSH dial again to remove
menus from the viewfinder.

the

To display and record
the fbllowing pages.

time, see

the date and/or

EXIT

8, Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour starts flashing, rotate the
menu PUSH dial to set the hour
including AM or PM_
9, Press the menu PUSH dial in. When
the hour stops flashing and the
minutes start flashing, rotate the menu
PUSH dial to set the minutes.
19

Record

AUTO

DATE,

Date,

Time,

and Title Displays

YOu must install the clock cell and set the date and time (as shown on tlle previous
pages) before the you can select and record the correct date and time,

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
\POWER
Switch
CAMERA MAN

Select AUTO DATE, Date, Time, or Date and Time to Record
1.

Attach a power supply and set
POWER switch to CAMERA MAN,
The power

indicator

lights.

Note: AUTO DATE is selected when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO.
2.

Press the menu PUSH

FOCUS
EXPOSURE
M. W.B.
16X9
TITLE

on Your Tape

AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
OFF

dial in to

display the menu in the viewfinder.

•RETURN

4, Press the menu PUSHdial
EXPOSURE

AUTO

DATE/TIME DISP.
DATE

•RETURN

3, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight DA TE/TIME DISP.

in to

display the DATE/TIME D1St_ menu.

M. W.B.
AUTO
16 X 9
OFF
TITLE
DATE/TIME DtSP.

TIME
DATE&TIME
OFF

• EXIT

Record

AUTO

DATE,

Select

Date,

the Display

AUTO

Time,

and Title Displays

on the DATE/TIME

(continued)

DISP.

DATE

NOV

A UTO DATE Displa_

OFF: No Display

18.99

DATE&

• AUTODATE:

dial io
display

you

The date is auto-

matically recorded for approximately five seconds and then AUTO
DATE is displayed whenever:
• The date is set or changed,
• This display

mode is selected,

• The tape is changed or the tape
compartment
opened.
• This display is selecled whenever the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA

AUTO.

10:25:00

TIME Displa_

NOV

highlight the date/time
want to record

18.99

DATE Dispta)

5. Rotate the menu PUSH

10:25:00

TIME Display

• 'rIME: The time is displayed and
recorded.
• DArE and 'rIME Display: The
date and time are displayed
and recorded.
• OFF: No display is displayed or
recorded.
6. Press the select PUSH dial in to select
the date/time display you want io
record.
7. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
remove the menu from the viewfinder.
8. Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.

• DATE Display: The date is
displayed and recorded.

Make sure you select good qualily tapes for your camcorder. Use of poor quality tapes
or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,
resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback, Because lhere is no
control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not
covered under warranty, It is considered normal maintenance.

Erase Protection

- Safety

Tab

You can use your videocassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,
just record over it,

Safety
Tab
A. Remove

Recording

and Playback

B. Cover hole

safety tab or
slide tab to

with vinyl tape or
slide tab to REC ON to

REC OFF.

record

Speeds and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard
(SLP), Select the recording speed by pressing and
The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder.
maxinmm SP and SLP recording times for popular
•

•

over tape.

SP Standard play provides the
best picture (less picture noise),
but the shortest recording time
(20 minules with a TC-20 tape).
SLP
Exlended play provides
lhree times the recording time as
SP (60 minules with a TC-20 tape).
SLP has slighily more picture
noise than SP in normal playback,
This might not be noticeable.

speed (SP) or extended play
holding the SP/SLP button.
Listed below are lhe
VHS-C cassetles,

Cassette

Recording
SP

Time
SLP

TC-20

20 Min.

60 Min.

TC-30

30 Min.

90 Min.

TC-40

40 Min.

120 Min.

Insert

and Remove

Cassettes
Caution: 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 holder. Do

Close Cassette
Compartment

SP/SLP
EJECT

Button

not force the
cassette.

Switch

Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape
wheel on the side of the cassette in the

1, Slide the EJECT switch. The cassette
holder opens automatically,

direction shown to remove any slack in
the tape.

2, Insert the cassette with the tape wheel
facing up and tape window facing out,
3, Press on the area labeled PUSH until
the cassette holder locks into place.

Cassette

Care

and Storage

• When you are finished with a cassette,
rewind it, remove it from the camcorder, and label it.
• Store cassettes vertically in their
protective cases at normal room
temperatures, Do not leave your
camcorder or cassettes in a car or
outdoors for an extended period.
Excessive heat or cold might damage
your cassettes.
• Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetic fields such as electric motors
and other devices,

• Keep dust from entering the cassette
compartment. All dust is abrasive and
causes excessive wear on the tape and
the camcorder's recording or playback
heads.
• Do not use cassettes with damaged or
spliced tape,
• Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or exposed to moisture, The
tape might jam and/or damage your
camcorder,

Time-Remaining

Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder for the tape
speed you select is displayed. You must set the correct tape length in the
T4PE LENGTH feature of the menu before the camcorder can correctly
calculate time remaining,

(Rotate

or Press In)

\SP/SLP

Select
1.

a Tape

Length

Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

MAN,
2.

Press arm hold the SP/SLP

button to

select a tape speed.
3.

Press the MENU/DISPLAY

bulton to

display the menu in the viewfinder.

TELE MACRO
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLELANG.
DEMOMODE
_'RETURN
4. Rotate
highlight

Button

_
T3e
OFF
OFF
ON
ENGLISH
OFF

the menu PUSH dial to
72iPE LENGTHI

Time-Remaining

Display

(continued)

--MIN
(('alculatin_

+
I
1
1
1

--MIN

T30

sp_

29MIN

l_pe Length
Indicator

_Tape

3MIN

TAPE

END

Speed
Indicator

2MIN
(Flasl]in_)

Time-Remaining
Display
in Viewfinder

IMIN

(Flashing)

OMIN
(Hashing)

D. ZOOM
TELE MACRO
REC TIME
INT. TIME
TALLY LAMP
DATE/TIME
TITLE LANG.
DEMO MODE
I_RETURN

highlight the type of tape you are
using.

OFF
ON

• Select 720 for a tape with 20
minutes or less recording time
in SP,

ENGLISH
OFF

Press the menu PUSH

dial in to

display the TAPE LENGTH
TAPE LENGTH
T30
T40

6, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

ON
,OFF_

menu,

• Select 7"30for a tape with 30
minutes recording time in SR
• Select 7"40for a tape with 40
minutes recording time in SR
7, Press the menu PUSHdial twice to
select the tape length and remove the
menus from the viewfinder.

EXIT

Recording

Tips

• Try to make sure indoor scenes are
well-lit. This improves picture qualily
and color reproduction.
•

Do not move lhe camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording,
A steady, gradual "pan" avoids
blurring and "jitler",

• Use the viewfinder to make sure the
camcorder is level while recording so
that your scene isn't "tilted",
• Do not bump or tap the camcorder's
microphone while recording because
this sound is recorded.
• Include close-ups of individuals
when taping family outings or
group funclions.
•

Use the built-in

color enhancement

light io improve

picture quality,

• Fading and wiping in and out of scenes
makes your videos appear more
professional,

Learn Io use the special i_ AE production effects available wilh your
camcorder to add variety to your
recordings,
Be aware of video and audio backgrounds, Background details barely
noticed while you are taping may
show up as visual "clutler" on your
recording, Background noises
(especially TV sets, radios, household
appliances, traffic sounds, elc.) might
detract from the sound you want
to record,
Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks
and scenic altractions,
Recordings are
more inleresting if they include people
and details. "Local color" gives travel
videos lasting appeal
Consider
recording a familiar or landmark
scene from an unfamiliar vantage
point,

Use the Viewfinder

to See What

You Record

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

Eyepiece

Focus

Control

Cautions
Viewfinder

Do not force the viewfinder
lo rotmc completely
around. This will damage
the vicwfindcr and/or the
camcordcr.
When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder
slrap, pul the viewfmdcr
down and in to help prcvem
possible damage to the
vicwfindcr from bumping
againsl your body as you
move,

Adjust

Viewfinder

ibr Convenient

Viewing

For convenient viewing, rotate the viewfinder up or down.
Eyepiece

Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set
lhe focus oflhe viewfinder for your
vision, if you wear eyeglasses, you
probably can operale lhe camcorder
without lhem.
It is easiest to set the correct focus by
focusing on one of the viewfinder's on-

screen displays. Look through the
viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
The eyepiece focus control does not affect
lhe focus of lhe picture actually recorded
by the camcorder.

Viewfinder Displays
Several displays appear in the viewfinder to aid in the operation of the
camcorder, You can press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY button for more
than one second to remove or display the battery level indicator, tapelength indicator, and tape-remaining display,

SEPIA

ra
MWBll
PAUSE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Battery

Level Indicator

(

)

This indicator shows the amount of
power left in the rechargeable battery,
This indicator flashes when the battery
is almost empty.
Cassette Warning
•

•

The
indicator flashes when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA and
there is no cassette in the camcorder.
The _
POWER

indicator flashes when the
switch is set to CAMERA and

the safety tab is set to REC OFF or
removed from the cassette,

A UTO DATE, Date, Time,
or Date and Time
Display the DATEfI'IME DISP. menu
to display AUTO DA'I_', Date, Time,
or the Date and Time
• These displays are recorded when
they are displayed, If you do not
want to record one of them, select
OFF in the menu,
• Details are onpages 20-21.
R (Program) AE Button
Special Effect Indicators
['_ SEPIA
This indicator appears when you
select 1"_SEPIA to give your
recordings a brown-tone like old
photographs

Viewfinder

Displays

(continued)
;e_ appears when you select
;e_:FINE to record outdoors on a
sunny day.

OoSPORZ7
This indicator appears when you select
SPORT_ to record fast-moving
action, such as sporting events,
SD:SHADOW

• -'_i,. appears when you select
-'_i,. :CLOUD to record outdoors on a
cloudy day,

This indicator appears when you select
SD:SHADOWto darken the picture
and reduce glare,

•

HZ: HAZE

• MWB appears when you select MWB
to adjust the color temperatures,

This indicator appears when you select
HZ:HAZE to soften the picture and
give it a misty white effect,
TWIL1GHT
This indicator appears when you select
TWILIGHT to record scenes at
twilight, fireworks, etc.
_2 S 1/2000
This indicator appears when you select
1/2000 to record faster-moving action
than the SPORZ7 mode,
['JlNEGA POSI
This indicator appears when you select
NEGA POSI to reverse the colors and
create a negative image,
Details are on page 44.
Preset Titles
The preset tithe selected in the THEE
menu appears here. It will be recorded
on the tape when it appears.
• Details are onpages 46-47.

_. appears when you select
_..'HALOGEN
to record using
halogen or tungsten lighting.

• Details are on pages 38-39.
Status Displays
The _ indicator appears when the
camcorder is recording,
The
..
indicator appears
during record-pause.
appears when the camcorder plays
back a tape.
I I appears during play-pause,
appears during fast forward and
flashes during forward search,
,'I appears during rewind and
flashes during reverse search.
(AT or MT) Tracking Indicator
A T appears during automatic tracking.
MTappears during manual tracking,
Zoom Indicator

(4Xt)

The zoom indicators appears here when
you use the zoom lever,

M. IV.B. (Manual White Balance
Indicators)
The indicator for the manual white
balance selected in the MWB menu
appears here,
29

Viewfinder

Displays

(continued)

T30
M0:00:00

5MIN
_-EFFECT
SP
[_FADER

[]

+03

LENS COVER

TAPE END

Dew Warning(

)

FADER appears for black fade,

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 warn1, dry area
until this indicator disappears.
Exposure Indicators

This indicator appears when you are
adjusting brightness manually using the
EXPOSURE menu, Make sure the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN.
• Details are onpages 40-4!.
(

FADER)

Press the FADES button to display the
indicator for the lade or wipe effect you
want to select,

DOOR appears for door wipe.
SCROLL wipe appears for scroll
wipe,
Details are on pages 42-43,
Focus Indicators (

(+03)

Fade and Wipe Indicators

MOSAIC appears for mosaic fade.

)

These indicators appear when you are
adjusting focus manually using the
f'OCUSmenu,
Make sure the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA MAN,
• The focus indicators (
) flash
when the auto-focus system cannot
operate properly,
appear when you have
selected MENU in the FOCUS menu.

Viewfinder

Displays

(continued)

and
flash while you adjust
manual focus and
and
flash
when you cannot adjust the focus
any Farther.

Tape Length (T30)
The tape length (7_0, 730, or 7_0)
selected in the 7_PE LENGTH menu
appears here.

• Details are onpages 36-37.

• Details are onpages 24-25.

Lithium Cell (

Tape Speed Indicators (SP orSLP)

)

• This indicator appears for a few
seconds when you turn on the camcorder and the clock cell is missing or
needs to be replaced.

The tape speed selected with the SP/SLP
button appears here.
Details are on page 22.
Time Counter

(MO:O0:00)

• Details are onpage IZ
Self-Timer, Animation, Time-Lapse,
and Five-Second
Recording
Indicators
(

15S and

5S )

5S appears when you press the
5SEC. REC button for five-second
recording. Details are on page 33.
• The interval time selected for selftimer or time-lapse recording (
!5,7,
30S, IM1N, or 5M1N) appears here.
Details are on pages 48-49 and 52-53.
• The recording time selected for
animation or time-lapse recording
(
!/4S, l/2,7, IS, or 5S)
appears here, Details are on pages
50-51 and 52-53,
Steady Pix TM Indicator (

)

• Press the STEADYP1Xbutton

to turn

Steady Pix on or ofl_
• The steady pix indicator ( ) appears
when Steady Pix is turned on.
• Details are onpage 41.

• The time counter appears during
playback,
it is not recorded.
• An "M" appears in front of the time
counter when memory-stop
is on,
• Details

are onpage

Time-Remaining

6!.

Display (5MIN)

The approximate time remaining on the
tape is automatically displayed. The
correct tape length nmst be set in the
724PE LENG7H menu.
• Details are onpages 24-25,
Warnings and Information
• LENS COVER briefly flashes to
remind you to open the lens cover.
LENS COVER might flash when the
camcorder is used in dark areas -- even
if the lens cover is open.
• 724PE END appears when the end of
the tape is reached during recording or
a cassette is inserted with its tape
already at the end,

REC Button
SEARCH
R
Button

SEARCH F
Button
MEN 17/
DISPLAY_
Button
/

Thumb
Trigger

/
SP/SLP
Button

POWER
Switch

Tally

AutoShot

Light

Microphone

Mode

The POWER switch lets you select
automatic or manual control of several
features.

• The camcorder automatically
controls focus, exposure, and white
balance,

To Turn on the AutoShof

• The MENU/DISPLAY

Mode

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
AUTO. The power indicator lights
and the camcorder enters recordpause,
appears in the
viewfinder,
2. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording,

button and

menu PUSH dial will not operate.
• AUTO DATE is selected for the
date and time display,

To Turn Off the AutoSholf
1,

Set the POWER
MAN.

Mode

switch to CAMERA

Five-Second

Record Feature

Camera

The five-second record feature allows you
to record for five seconds providing short
scene transitions,
1. Set POWER
or CAMERA

swilch to CAMERA
MAN,

2. Make sure the SP/SLP
SP,

swilch

AUTO

•

5S in

To 'lurn Off the Five-Second
Mode

Record

•

feature allows you to
when the camcorder is
Set POWER switch to
or CAMERA MAN,

Press and hold SEARCH
to visually
in reverse,

is set to

4. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording,
The camcorder records for
five seconds and enters record-pause,

The camera edit
posilion the tape
in record-pause,
CAMERA AUTO

Press and hold to change,

3. Press 5SEC, REC to display
the viewfinder,

Edit Feature

search the recorded

Press and hold SEARCH

to visually search forward
recorded tape.
Release

tape

on the

the button to return the cam-

corder to record-pause
at that point on
the tape. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording at this point.

Press the 5SEC, REC button to

Flying Erase

remove

A separate erase head is mounted on
the spinning headwheel (hence the term
"flying"). This allows you to make clean
edits withoul the "glitches" or "rainbow
noise" that might occur at the beginning
or the end of recordings.

5S from the viewfinder,

Tally Light
The tally light lights when the camcorder
is recording. The tally lighl flashes during
self-timer and time-lapse recording.
The tally light must be set to ONin the
1)iLL Y LAMP menu. See page 54 /br
details.

MENU/DISPLAY

Head

Button

Press and hold the MENU/DISPLAY
button for more than one second to

Quick Review

Feature

Press and release SEARCH R

when the

camcorder is in record-pause to review
the last few seconds of a recording, The
POWER switch must be set to CAMERA
AUTO or CAMERA MAN,

remove or display the batlery level
indicator, tape-length
indicator, and
tape-remaining
display,

The camcorder plays back the last few
seconds of the recording, returns the tape
to its previous position, and returns io
record-pause,

Zooming
You can zoom in and out for close ups or wide-angle shots just by moving the
zoom lever on the camcorder, The camcorder automatically focuses when you
zoom at most distances, Digital zooming allows you to zoom up to 50 times.
To record a close-up of a small subject closer than three feet, Turn on the TELE
MACRO feature in the menu, You can record a small subject at a distance of
approximately 23 inches.
Zoom

Lever

(Tand

Menu
(Rotate

PUSH

Dial

or Press

In)

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAYButton

Use the Zoom

Lever (Wand

Digital Zooming

I. To zoom in or out (up to 16 times),
rotate the zoom lever,

Digital zooming lets you zoom up to 50
times.

• To move the lens in the telephoto
(close-up) direction, rotate the
zoom lever toward 7'

1. Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
MAN,

• To move the lens in the wide angle
direction, rotate the zoom lever
toward W,
• The zoom level indicator appears in
the viewfinder during zooming.

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM is highlighted,

Zooming

(continued)
3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the D. ZOOM menu.

• Select ONto

turn digital zooming

on,

• Select OFFto

turn digital zooming

off,
5.

Press the menu PUSHdial

twice to

turn digital zooming on or off and
remove the menus from the
viewfinder.

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON.

Notes: As the zoom level increases, the
picture gradually becomes less sharp. Digital
zooming is recommended mainly for special
effects.

Tele Macro Zooming
1. Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
MAN.

4, Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the TELE MACRO menu,

2. Press the MENU/DISPLAYbutton
to
display the menu in the viewfinder. D,
ZOOM is highlighled.

5, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight ON or OFF and press the
dial in.
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight TELE MACRO.

• Select ONif you want to record a
small subject within approximately
23 inches,
• Select OFF for normal zooming.
6, Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
turn tele macro zooming on or off and
remove the menus.

Focusing
The camcorder adjusts focus automatica|ly under normal conditions.
You might need to focus manually under certain conditions,

Menu
(Rotate

PUSH

Dial

or Press

In)
"POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN

Auto

Focus

During aulo focus the camcorder
focuses on the object localed in the
center area of the viewfinder,

illumination,
low or no contrast, repeated
patterns, or two subiects at different

•

Use tele macro

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
AUTO io turn on lhe auto focus
fealure. No focus indicalor
in the viewfinder.

appears

Notes: The low-contrast indicator
(
) in the viewfinder indicates
the auto-focus system might not
operate correctly due to low

distances

overlapping.
zooming

when

recording a subject close to the
lens or the camcorder may
zoom out to focus.
The lens must be clean
focus accurately.

for the camcorder

Focusing
Manual

(continued)
Focus

You might need to focus manually under
certain conditions.
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN,
2. Rotate the zoom lever to 7'Io zoom in
on the subject and cenler the subject
in the viewfinder,
3. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS is highlighted.

6. Adjust the focus for a subject nearer or
farther away,
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial up to
focus on a subject farther away.
flashes while you are adjusting the
focus and
flashes when you
cannot adjust the focus any more,
• Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
focus on a subject nearer.
flashes while you are adjusting the
focus and
flashes when you
cannot adjust the focus any more,
7. Press the menu PUSH dial twice io
remove the menus.
Notes: To return to auto focus, select
AUTO in the FOCUS"menu or set the
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the FOCUS menu.

Conditions

Requiring Manual Focus

• When recording a subject through a
window.
• When recording a subject having a
close foreground and a background that
is far away,
• When recording in low-light situations,
• When recording two subjects at
different distances that overlap in the
same scene.

5. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight MANU and press the dial in.
appears in the viewfinder.
The focus is locked at this point.

• When the subject is not in the cenler of
the scene.
• When recording a scene with fast
motions, like a tennis swing.

White

Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about, This is achieved by
adjusting the way the camcorder "sees" and records the light source in the scene
you record, Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance,
You might want to adjust white balance manually under certain condilions, such as
recording an object with various shades of the same color or when recording a
predominantly red or brown object ouldoors,

Menu
(Rotate

PUSH

Zoom

Lever

(Tand

Dial

or Press

In)

POWER Switch in
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLAYButton

Auto White

Balance

During aulo while balance, the camcorder
adjusts the white balance,
• Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
AUTO io turn on the aulomatic while
balance feature. No indicator appears
in the viewfinder.

Manual
1,
2,

White

Balance

Set the POWER
MAN.

switch to CAMERA

Press the menu PUSHdial

in to

display the menu in the viewfinder,
FOCUS is highlighled.

White

Balance

(continued)

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

Note: Connecting your camcorder to a
color TV monitor may be helpful when
making white balance adjustments.

highlight M. W, B, and press the dial
in to display the Mi W.B. menu.

A, Point camcorder at a white, flat
object such as a piece of while
paper.
B. While MWB is highlighted,
press and hold the menu PUSH
dial unlil MWB starts flashing,
The MWB indicalor

Rotate the menu PUSH
highlight

dial to

the while balance

when it is ready to record,

you want

Note: To change the tint for special
recording, substitute colored paper for
white. The white balance is
adjusted based on the color.

I0 use,

• No indicator appears when you
select AUTO white balance.
• Select
outdoors
• Select

:FINE when recording
on a sunny day,
:CLOUD

recording

Red paper deeper green
Blue paper orange
Yellow paper deeper purple

when record-

ing outdoors on a cloudy day,
• Select
:HALOGEN
when
using halogen

or tungsten

lighting,
• Select MWB when shooting
subjects with different color
lemperatures
and adjust the white
balance as follows:

flashes

while the camcorder is adjusting
white balance and slops flashing

Press the menu PUSHdial
select a white balance
the menus.

twice io

and remove

Notes: To return to auto white balance,
select AUTO in the MI _B. menu or set
the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.

Exposure

Control

The camcorder controls the iris for you when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
A UID. The camcorder adjusts brightness aulomatically under normal conditions, You
might need to adjust brightness manually when the background is ioo bright or ioo dark
in comparison with the subject.

Buffon

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)

CAMERA
_IENU/DISPLA

Auto Exposure

MAN

Y Button

Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS is highlighled.

The camcorder adjusts the iris for
the best possible picture during
auto exposure.
• Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
AUTO io turn on the automatic
exposure feature. No indicalor
appears in the viewfinder.
Manual

Exposure

You may need to adjust exposure
manually under certain condilions, such
as those lisled on the nextpage.
1. Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
MAN.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial io
highlight

EXPOSURE,

and press the

dial in to display the EXPOSURE
menu,

Exposure

Control

(continued)

Steady Pix TM Feature
The steady pix feature corrects slight
shaking of images during some recording
modes.
• While zooming in on a distant subject.
• When recording an approaching small
subject,
• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight MANU (manual) and press
the dial in. The exposure indicator
(00) appears in the viewfinder,
5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or
bright subject. The exposure you
select appears in the viewfinder,

• When recording through a vehicle's
window,
To Use the Steady
•

Pix

Press the STEADYPIX

Feature

button to turn

steady pix on, The steady pix indicator
(

) appears

in the viewfinder.

• To brighten the image, rotate the
menu PUSH dial up. You can
adjust the exposure to +06,

•

• To darken the image, rotate the
menu PUSH dial down. You can

Notes: l_rn steady pix offwhen using a
tripod.

adjust the exposure to 06,
6. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to
select an exposure and remove the
menus from the viewfinder,
Notes: To return to auto exposure, select
AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the
POWER switch to CAMERAAUTO.
Conditions
Exposure

Requiring Manual

• When recording with a bright background or reverse lighting.

Press the STEADYPIX

button to turn

the steady pix feature oft5 The steady
pix indicator ( ) disappears.

There is a small change in the picture size
when using steady pix.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
•

Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•

Dark or dim subjects.

•
•

Subjects with excessive backlighting.
Scenes with movement in various
directions.

•

Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

• When recording with a very dark
background or very bright subject,
• When recording a reflective natural
background
such as a beach or
when skiing.

Fade

or Wipe In or Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade or wipe in
and out of scenes. The picture gradually appears or disappears, The speed of
the lade or wipe is controlled by the camcorder.

FADES
Button

To Fade
1.

or Wipe

Set the POWER
MAN.

• Select [] DOOR wipe to have
the scene wipe in with a black
screen moving from the center
out to the side or wipe out
moving from the side into the
center,

In or Out
swilch to CAMERA

2. Repeatedly press the A_DI_N button.
The indicator for the fade or wipe you
select will appear,

• Select [] SCROLL wipe to have
the scene wipe in with a black
screen from the bottom to the top
or wipe out from the top to the
bottom,

_FADER

• Select OFF if you do not want to
fade or wipe in or out,
3,

• Select [] t'NDER to fade in and
out to/from a black screen.
• Select [] MOSAIC to fade in and
out to/from a mosaic effect,

Press the thumb trigger to start or
stop recording,
The camcorder
fades in or out of the scene.

Note: The screen becomes slightly reddish
if f_adeis used with the sepia feature.
If the haze feature is selected, [] FADER
fades in and out fiom a white screen.

Fade or Wipe In or Out (continueU)

Repeatedly Press the FADES Button

_B_ FADER

1
_

Black Fade

MOSAIC
Mosaic Fade

t
DOOR

Normal

Picture

(No Fade;

Door Wipe

SCROLL

Scroll Wipe

Fade or Wipe In

Fade

1. Press the thumb trigger to pause
recording,

2. Repeatedly press I_NOES to select the
lade or wipe you want to use.
Note: The last t_adeusedappears the first
time you press FADES.

or Wipe Out

During recording, repeatedly
YADES to select a fade.

press

Note: The last fade used appears the first
time you press b_DES.
2_ Press FADES to stop recording,
The
picture and sound gradually disappear,

3. Press the thumb trigger to start
recording, The picture and sound
gradually appear in place of the blank
screen.

P. (Program)AE

Button

The P (Program) AE button lets you select one of several different effects, Press
the button to select the effect you want, The name and indicator for the effect
appears briefly and then the indicator remains.

R (Program)
Button

Indicator and Name

Uses
Pictm'e
vintage

[_SEP[A

is recorded
look ofotd

ef'_cts,

such as pause

or slow motion.

SD:SHADOW

Use to counter
black mist.

HZ:HAZE

Use to solien
effect.

_TWILIGHT

Use for twilight scei_ery, fireworks,
more natural and dramatic.
Sets slmtter

2 S 1/2000

OFF

P057

effects

of gtare

the imagev

speed

Use to reverse

and darken

and give the picture

to 1/2000.

action than
lnode
playing
back sports
a recording
such as pause

_INEGA

red) and o f[el'S the

Use to capture fast-moving
action with less blurring.
Use
when playing back a recording
on a VCR f)aturing
special

SPORTS

in sepia (brownish
movies.

the picture

a lnisty

etc. to make

Use to record

lbster

Use to tul'n offall

special

white

took

lnoving

with
when effects,
on a less
VCRblurring.
featuring Use
special

or stow nlotion.
the color

them

with a

(create
effects.

a negative

image).

16X9

Mode

The camcorder has a wide recording mode that lets you make recordings
compatible with the 16X9 fomlat, When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder
records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the widescreen effect, This is also known as "letterbox" recording.
New

16x9

Standard

(Rotate or
Press In)

POWER Switch
CAMERA
MAN

Screen

Shape TV Screen

Caution:
Do not Use this mode unless you
have a compatible 16 X 9 TV. When played on

a regular TV,black bars appear in the picture,
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN,
2. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS is highlighted.

4, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON,
• Select ONto record 16X9.

EXPOSURE
AUTO
M. W.B.
AUTO
16 X 9
OFF
TITLE
DATE/TIME DISP.

_RETURN

• Select OFFto

Rotate the menu PUSH
highlight

turn off16X9.

dial down to

16X9 and press it in to

display the 16X9 menu.
16X9
OFF

EXIT

5, Press the menu PUSHdial twice to
turn 16X9 on or offand remove the
menus from the viewfinder.
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Preset

Titles

The title feature lets you choose one of eight preset titles, You can also choose
the language for your titles.

Menu PUSH
(Rotate

Dial

or Press In)
MEN

Select a Language

U/DISPLA

Y Button

POWER
Switch
CAMERA MAN

for the Title

You can select English, French, or
Spanish to record your preset titles.

menu PUSH dial in to display the
771ZE LANG, menu.

1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN,
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAYbutton
to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D, ZOOM is highlighted,

4, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight i/)'i/ZE LANG, and press the

highlight the language you want to
use to record the preset title, and
press the PUSH dial in to select the
language and return to the menu,
5, Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
select the language and remove the
menus,

Preset Titles (continued)
Record

a Preset Title

Set the POWER
MAN,

switch to CAMERA

Press the menu PUSH

highlight the title you want to record,
and press the dial twice to select the
title and remove the menus,

dial in to

display the menu in the viewfinder.
FOCUS is highlighted.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial down io

Start recording,
The title you
selected is superimposed
and
recorded on your tape,

'lb Stop Recording

the Title

switch to CAMERA

Set the POWER
MAN,

Press the menu PUSHdial
display

Rotate the menu PUSH
highlight

dial down to

7T1ZE.

f'OCUS
3,

in Io

the menu in the viewfinder,
is highlighled.

Rotate the menu PUSH dial down Io
highlight

TITLE and press the dial in

to display the 7T1ZE menu.
4,

Rotate the menu PUSH dial down io
highlight OFF and press the dial in
twice to turn offthe title and remove
the menus.

4. Press the menu PUSH dial in to
display the 7)'TZE menu.

Sell-Timer

Recording

You can set the seLf-timer to delay recording so you can be in the scene
when recording begins.

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
"POWER
Switch
CAMERA MAN
MEN U/DISPLA

To Set the Self Timer
1. Set the POWER
MAN,
2.

swilch

Press the MENU/DISPLAY

to CAMERA
button to

display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM is highlighted,

Y Button

Self:Timer Recording(continued)
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight IN7_ 77ME and press the
dial in to display the INT 77ME menu,

highlight the desired time (15S, 30S, 1
M1N, or 5 MIN).

• Select3OStodelaylherecording
for 30 seconds.
• Select IMIN to delay the recording
for one minute.

Io start

Note: The tally light flashes. Abota five
seconds before recording begins, the tally
light starts flashing t_aster. When the
camcorder starts recording, the tally light
stops flashing.

4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to

• Selectl5Stodelaylherecording
for 15 seconds.

Press the thumb trigger
recording.

To stop self-timer

recording,

press the

thumb trigger.
Note: 'ro turn off self-timer recording
before it starts, press the thumb trigger
and set the iraerval lime on lhe INZ TIME
menu to OFE

• Selecl 5MIN to delay the recording
for five minutes,
• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording,
5. Press the menu PUA_q dial twice to
exit the menu,
6.

and the amount of delayed
recording time appear in the
viewfinder.

Animation

Recording

You can produce an illusion of movement for an otherwise stationary scene
or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different poses (such as
cartooning).

Menu
(Rotate

PUSH Dial
or Press In)
\POWER
Switch
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLA

To Record

Using

1, Set the POWER
MAN,

Animation
switch

to CAMERA

2, Press and hold SP/SLP to select SP.
SP appears

in the viewfinder,

3, Press the MENU/DISPLAY

button to

display the menu in the viewfinder.
D, ZOOM is highlighted,

Y Button

Animation Recording (continued)
4, Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to
highlight REC TIME and press the
dial in to display the REC 77ME
menu,

8, Press the thumb trigger to start
recording.
Note: The recording stops automatically
after the selected period of recording time.
Yon might want to take two to five shots of
the subject in the same position.
9, Move the subject and repeat step 8 for
the desired number of shots,
Note: Fade does not operate during animation
or time-lapse recording.

5, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the amount of time you want
the camcorder to record,

'lb Stop Animation

Recording

Set the REC TIME in the menu to OFE

• SeLect l/4S to record for 1/4
second.
• Select l/2S to record for 1/2
second.
• SelectlStorecordforonesecond,
• Select 5S to record for five seconds.
• Select OFF if you do not want to
record for a selecled amount of
time.
6, Press the menu PUSH dial twice to
exit the menu.
7,

and the amount of recording time
appear in the viewfinder.

Time-Lapse

Recording

You can make automatic recordings at preset lime inlervals. The recording
shows subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)
when it remains focused on an object,

Menu PUSH
(Rotate

Dial

or Press In)
\POWER
Switch
CAMERA MAN
MENU/DISPLA

To Record

Y Button

Using Time Lapse

1. Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. Press and hold SP/SLP Io select SP,

4, Rotate the menu PUSH dial down io
highlight INZ TIME and press it in io
display the 1NZ TIME menu.

SP appears in the viewfinder,
3. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM is highlighled.

5, Rotate the menu PUSH dial down io
highlight the desired lime between
recordings (15S, 30S, ! M1N, or 5
M1N).
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Time-Lapse

Recording

(continued)

• Select!5Stodelaylherecording
for 15 seconds.
• Select3OStodelaylherecording
for 30 seconds.
• Select 1M1Nto delay the recording
for one minute,

8, Press the menu PUSHdial
exit the menus,

twice to

and the amount of recording time
and
and the amount of interval
time between recordings appear in
the viewfinder.

• Select 5M1N to delay the recording
for five minutes,
• Select OFF if you do not want the
camcorder to delay recording.
6. Press the menu PUSH

dial in to

display the menu again. Rotate the
menu PUSH dial to highlight REC
77ME and press it in to display the
REC TIME menu.
9, Press

the thumb

trigger

to start

recording.
Note: The camcorder
recording the selected
The tally light flashes
speed

increasing

recording

starts and stops
amount of time.
with the flash

five seconds

before

begins.

Note: Fade does not operate
or time-lapse recording.

during

animation

7, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight the amount of time you
want the camcorder to record,
• Select l/4S to record for 1/4
second.

'lb Stop Time-Lapse

Recording

Set the REC 77ME and IN'17 TIME in the
menus to OFF

• Select l/2S to record for 1/2
second.
• Select ISto record for one
second.
• Select 5S to record for five
seconds.
• Select OFFifyou do not want
to record for a selected amount
of time,
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Tally Light

(Turn On or Oil)

You can turn the tally light on or off using the menu.
Tally Light

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)
POWER Switch
CAMERA MAN

To Turn the Tally Light On or Off
1. Set the POWER swilch to CAMERA
MAN,
2. Press the MENU/DISPLAY bulton to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D, ZOOM is highlighted,

4, Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight OFF or ON, Press the
MENU dial twice io select ON or
OFF and remove the menus.
• Select ON if you want the tally
light to light during recording,
3.

Rotate

the menu PUSH

dial down to

highlight

7_LLY LAMP

io display

the 1J4LL Y LAMP

and press it in
menu.

• Select OFFifyou do not want the
tally light io light during recording.

Demo

Mode

You can turn on the DEMO mode in the MENUto have a demonstration of some
of the camcorder's features.

Menu PUSH Dial
(Rotate or Press In)

POWER Switch
CAMERA MAN

Tu Turn the Demo Mode On
1. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
MAN.
2. if a casselte is inserted, remove the
safety tab or set it to REC OFF.
3. Press the MENU/D1SPLAYbutlon to
display the menu in the viewfinder.
D. ZOOM is highlighted.
5. Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF
or ON. Press the menu PUSH dial
twice to select ON or OFF and
remove the menus.
• Select ONifyou want the camcorder to demonsffate some of the

Rotate

the menu PUSH dial down io

highlight DEMO MODE and press it
in to display the DEMO menu,

recording fealures.
Note: Zoom is the only feature that
operates during the demo mode.
• Select OFFifyou do not want a
demonstration.
Tu Turn the Demo Mode Off
Turn offthe camcorder.

Built-In

Color

Light

Enhancement

The built-in color enhancement light automatically adds more light when
needed, The POWER switch nmst be set to CAMERA to operate the video
light.

LIGHT
Switch

OFFoAUTO,ON

Video

Light

To Use the Light
Set the L1GHT OFF,A UTO,ON

switch.

Set to ON to turn the light on,
Note: We recommend you set white
balance to _:HALOGEN
in the M. W.B.
menu when using the light.
Set to AUTO to have the light come on
automatically
when the camcorder
senses there is insufficient light for the
best recording,
Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable
the light might turn on and off2 Set the
light to ON or OFF.
The light might stay on when using high
shutter speeds.
Set to OFF to turn the light off, Turn
the light offwhen you are not
recording to save battery power,

Note:

When

the light is turned

on, the

camcorder may turn off if the battery's power
is low even though the battery level indicator
is not flashing.

Do not operate the video light closer
than one foot to people Or other objects.
The video light becomes very hot, Do
not touch it during operating or right
after using it. Serious injury maY result.
Do not place the camcorder in a
carrying case r!ght after using the !!ght.
Never operate the video light close to
flammable or explosive material.

Built-In
Replace

Color

Enhancement

Light

(continued)

the Bulb Assembly

Carefully follow the instructions below.

The video light and bulb need lo cool for approximatcb 30 minutes after
the camcordcr has been used before the bulb assembl_ is replaced.
Do not louch the light bulb with your fingers, lflhe bulb is accidentally
touched, wipe it with a soft cloth. A dirty bulb mat cause smoke and have
a reduced service life.

'IS Replace
1,

insert a fiat nonmetallic
as a plastic screwdriver)
hole as shown.

Plastic
Screwdriver

the Bulb Assembly

/
/

object (such
in the small

Slide the new bulb assembly into the
camcorder until it is locked into
place.

Video Light

Pull on the sides of the bulb
assembly and remove
camcorder.

it from the

Attach the Shoulder Strap
The camcorder's shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your
shoulder and when you are ready to shoot bring the camcorder to shooting position
in one quick movement,
To Attach

the Shoulder

Strap

1. If the strap keeper is over a
double section of the strap,
slide the strap keeper off
the end of the strap.
Replace the keeper on
the strap between the
buckle and the end
of the strap as
shown.
2.

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.

Attach the other end of the strap to the
other shoulder strap attachment ring_

Adjust the shoulder
desired length.

Slide both keepers up snugly against
the shoulder strap attachment rings to
prevent _he strap from slipping.

Keeper

Loop the end of the strap o_er the top
of the shoulder strap attachment ring.

Keep_
Buckle
\\

Attachment

strap to the

Rings

Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, you
may find it convenient to rotate the viewfinder down. This helps prevent
possible damage to the viewfinder from bumping against your body as
yo u mo_e. Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it
to carry the camcorder,

Use the Viewfinder

for Playback

You can see tapes using the viewfinder, There is no sound during
viewfinder playback,
Control
Viewtlnder

REW

(Rewlnd)

FF (Fast Forward)

Button
Button

PLA Y/PA USE Button

EJECI"
Switch

_ _
POWER
in VCR

To Play Back a Tape

1. Attach a power supply.
Attach lhe adapter/charger, charged
battery, or optional car cord,
2.

Insert a tape.
• SlidetheL_lECTswitchtoopenthe
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,
• Press on the PUSH button to hock
the cassette compartment closed,

Switch

Set the POWER switch to VCR.
The power indicator lights.

Adjust the viewfinder for a
comfortable viewing position.
• Turn the eyepiece focus control to
adjust the focus of the viewfinder
for your vision,

5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
begin playback.

button to

• If necessary, adjust tracking.
• During playback, use the playback
features on the fl)!lowing pages.
6. Press the STOP button when you
are finished.

Playback

Features
Viewfinder

P.AE and FADES Buttons
(Also Tracking
Buttons)

REW

(Rewind)

FF (Fast Forward)
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE

COUNTER

Position

"q'q Button
,,

Button

Button
Button

R/M Button _

\
' POWER Switch
in VCR

the Tape

Set POWER switch to VCR and
press STOP.

forward) _', bulton for more than two
seconds, ReLease the button to return to

• Press and quickly release the REW
(rewind),11 bulton or FF (fast
forward) _'1_button io rewind or fhslforward the tape.

nornlal playback,

• Press STOP Io stop the tape.
Visual Search
• During playback, press and release
REW (rewind) • • bulton or FF (fast
forward) _'1_button if you want to
search the tape visually in forward or
reverse,

• Press PLA Y/PAUSE io return to normal
playback.
• For brief searching, press and hold
REW (rewind) 4_1button or FF (fast
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Stop-Action

Pause

• During playback, press PLA Y/PAUSE
to "stop the action" and view one
frame of the tape.
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal
playback.

Caution: Pause is designed for momentary
interruptions and should not be used for an
extended period of time, if the camcorder
remains in pause for more than five minutes,
it enters the stop mode and turns off to
prevent excessive tape wear,

Playback

Features (continued)

Time Counter

Tracking

The time-counter display shows the
actual time elapsed when playing back a
segment of tape. The memory-stop
fealure helps locale a certain point on the
tape. Turn memory slop on to stop lhe
tape automatically during rewind or last
forward when the lime counter reaches
M 0:00:00.

During playback, streaks may appear in
the playback picture. Press in both
tracking buttons (I:_AEand I_NDES
buttons) to aclivate manual tracking
mode, MTappears in the viewfinder
during manual tracking mode,
MT

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature
1. Locale lhe place on lhe tape you want
io return Io, set the POWER switch to
VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for
more than two seconds to reset the
counler to 0:00:00,
2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than
one second to turn the time counter's
memory-stop feature on or oft'. When
memory stop is on, an M appears
before lhe time counter,

Manual

Tracking Indication
in Viewfinder

Press both tracking buttons in again Io turn
aulomatic tracking back on, ATflashes in
the viewfinder for a few seconds.

M 0:00:00

Time Counter
With Memory
Stop ]itrned
On

3. Continue to play the tape, When you
wanl Io return to the place you
marked, press the STOP button.

Auto Tracking Indication
in Viewfinder
Note: The tracking buttons may have no effect
on tapes recorded on other camcorders or VCRs.

4. Press REW _14i, The tape rewinds to
the time counter reading of
M 0:00:00,
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Use the Cassette

Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The
cassette adapter allows you io play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other
standard VHS cassettes,
Insert the VHS-C cassette inlo the casselte adapler, Insert the cassetle adapter into the
VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassetle.
Install Cassette

Adapter's

Battery

Battery
Compartment
Cover

1. Remove battery compartment cover.
2. install supplied "AA" baltery so
positive (+) and negative @) ends
align properly with (+) and @)
temainals in battery compartment.
3. Replace batlery compartment cover.

Insert Cassette

into Cassette

Tape

Notes:
Replace the battery when the load time
becomes much longer than nolTaal.
Remove the battery from the cassette
if it is not used for a month or more.
prevents

possible

damage

adapter
This

from battery

leakage,
if leakage occurs, wipe up the liquid
inside the compartment
and replace the battery
with a new one.

Adapter

Wheel

M
EJECT

1. Before inserting the casselte into the
adapter, remove any slack in the tape
by turning the tape wheel on the side of
the cassette.
2. Slide EJECTto the right to open the
cassette compartment lid.
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Switch

3. Insert the casselte with the tape
window on the left and lacing up.
Allow the cassetle io drop inlo the
adapter. Do not force the cassette.

Use the Cassette Adapter (continued)

Load

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 casselte is
loading,
Note: You should hear a whirring sound
while the tape loads. The adapter's load
detector will automatically retract into the
adapter.

Remove

Cassette

from Cassette

Caution: If the load detector is still
extending from the side of the cassette
adapter after you have attempted to load
the cassette, loading is not complete. Try
to load the cassette again. Attempting to
insert the cassette adapter into a VCR
with the load detector extending may
cause damage to the adapter and/or VCR_

Adapter

_Access

Hole

Caution: Do not touch the
reels during loading and
unloading, It could cause
injury or damage the cassette
adapter or tape,
Reels

1. Slide the adapter's EJECTswilch to
the right, The load detector extends
from the side and the whirring sound
indicales the tape is being released
before the adapter's cassette
compartment lid opens,

Use the access hole on the bottom
the adapler to push the cassette
remove it from the adapter.

3, Gently close the adapter's
compartment
lid,

up and

cassette

Playback

on TV (or VCR)

with Audio/Video

Inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with audio/video inputs, you
need an optional audio/video cable, such as VH83 shown onpage 68, if your TV is
already connected to a VCR, attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what the
camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of
Mono VCR or
TV Monitor

White
Audio

.
.
Audlo/'v ldeo
Output Cable
(Optional)

Plug

_
Yellow

_
Video

V (Video)

Plug

_>_

(

"'""-'.','.'"'_

OR
Back of
Stereo VCR or
TV Monitor

"".

White
Y-Adapter
(Optional)

......

,,' A (Audio)
Audio

Audio/Video

P_ug

Yello'_

Video

,(_)UptPi:inaC_ble

Jac[

." ........-

Plug

Installation
1.

Attach the white plug
the audio/video
cable
IN jack
Notes:

on one end of
to the AUDIO

2, Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO
IN jack on the TV (or VCR),

on the TV (or VCR).

3, Attach the white plug on the other end
of the audio/video cable to the A

if your cable does not have white

and yellow plugs,
the audio jacks.

attach

If your TV (or VCR)

the same color to

has stereo AUD[O

jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled
MONO.
if one is not labeled MONO, you
need a Y-adapter, such as AH25,
page 68 to hear both channels.

shown

(audio) jack (located under the small
cover) on the side of the camcorder,

4, Attach the yellow plug to the yellow V
(video) jack on the camcorder.

Playback
Playback

on TV (or VCR) with Audio/Video
Operation

(continued)

and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. A, Camcorder connected directly Io
TVI Turn on the TV and tune it io
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connecled io VCR that
is already connecled to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or "camera mode", (if your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual,) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR,
2. Set the POWER switch to VCR to
turn on the camcorder. The power
indicalor lights,
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE,

Viewing

Inputs

What the Camcorder

• During playback, use the playback
features on pages 60-61.
4, To copy what the camcorder is
playing, place a blank casselte in the
VCR, and press the VCR's RECORD
button,
Note: Make sure the memory_stop feature
is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the
camcorder enters play-pause when the
counter reaches M 0:00:00.
5,

Press STOP when you are finished.

Caution: The unauthorized recording
of copyrighted material may infi'ing¢
the rights of others.

is Seeing (or Recording)

1. A, Camcorder connected directly Io
TVI Turn on the TV, and tune it to
the video input channel.
B. Camcorder connecled Io VCR that
is already connecled to TV: Turn
on VCR and place it in the "line"
or"cameramode",
(if your VCR
does not have a "line" or "camera
mode", consult the VCR owner's
manual,) Operate the TV as you
normally do to see the signal
coming from the VCR,

Set the POWER

switch

to CAMERA,

Note: Turn the TV's volume down to
prevent a high@tched squeal caused by
feedback.
3,

Press the thumb trigger to begin
recording.
You can walch what the
camcorder is seeing (or recording) on
the TV screen,

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,

• 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
io the elements, clean it only with
proper lens cleaning supplies.

Make sure you have any plug adaplers
that you might need before taking your
camcorder to other countries. Consult
your dealer for advice.

Carry your camcorder in a carrying
case when traveling. See the nextpage
for a case designed especially for this
camcorder. An ordinary suilcase or
carry bag does not offer the protection
your camcorder needs. Treat your
camcorder as carry-on luggage to
protect it from rough handling.

We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativily and adding io
the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder, The following pages have a selection
of accessories io help make your memorable moments look and sound even betler,
These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and watching your
videos more enjoyable,
'1o order accessories, contact your local Dealer.
If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through loll-free ordering or by
using the order form on page 71.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case

Custom compact soft case designed
especially Io provide protection and
ulility for your compact VHS camcorder
and most accessories. Rugged fabric
lined with soft non-abrasive material and
generous padding, Has three outside
pockets with slorage for lens fillers,
adapters, batteries, and tapes,

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 inlo the vehicle's cigaretle lighter
socket, The DCC08 is designed
specifically to convert power from a
12-volt baltery io a 6-volt ouit_ut.

FB1260
Rechargeable
Battery

This rechargeable, l-hour, nickel-cadmium
battery is designed specifically for long
life. The FBI260 can be recharged with
the AC adapter/charger that came with
your camcorder.

244265

Rechargeable

Battery

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly
into an AC outlet and charges the FBI260
and 244265 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
might be required in some countries.
Charging takes approximately seven
hours for the FBI260 (l-hour battery),
and 13 hours for the 244265 (2-hour
battery).
VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This rechargeable 2-hour, nickel metal
hydride battery is designed specifically
for long life. The FBI260 is a l-hour
nickel cadmium battery. The 244265
powers your camcorder approximately
twice as long as the FBI260 (depending
on how nmch you use zoom and pause).
The 244265 can be recharged with the
AC adapter/charger that came with your
camcorder.

This six foot audio/video cable can be
used to connect the camcorder to a TV
monitor or VCR for tape playback or
copying tapes.

AH25 Y-Adapter

This Y-adapter allows you to connect your
camcorder's
mono audio cable to a stereo
TV or VCR,

UsingtheOptionalAC088Tripod
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the
camcorder steady and produces excellent video results.
This tripod's fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt.
The quick-release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the
camcorder. The grooved, tubular 3-section leg design folds down to
26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow for sure footing.

To order

accessories,

contact

your

local Dealer.

lfa dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by
telephone or direct-by-mail.

United

States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready
and call the toll-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.

Use this number
this order form.

only to place an order for accessory

items listed on

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, lna) to the following address:
Video Accessories
POBox
Ronks,

8419
PA 17573

Order

Form

for Camcorder
No.

Model

CC6272

Description

Part

Super Lightweight Tripod
Soft Camcorder Case

AC088

$ 39.95

AC201A

$ 39.95

Shoulder Strap

ACS091

$ 12,95

Y-Adapter

AH25

AC Battery Charger

CPS91

$ 59.95

Car Cord Adapter

DCC08

$ 89.95

Rechargeable Battery (Standard)
Audio/Video Cable

FB 1260

$ 49.95

VH83

Rechargeable Battery (Extended)

244265

$ 89,95

DC Cable

244268

$ 28.35

244269

$ 97.20

244270

$ 72.75

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5,95

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Cassette Adapter
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Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without
the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies,
Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service
Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing, Then perform the
simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty
covers and explains how to get service.

TrOuble

Checks

and Adjustments

No power

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR to turn on
the camcorder,
The power indicator lights.
if using batlery, it might need to be recharged,
if using AC adapter/charger,
make sure it is plugged
inlo a working outlet,

Won't record or
playback

if using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged
inlo a working outlet,
if the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder, Wait until the dew
indicator no longer appears before operating the
camcorder.
Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for
desired operation.
There might not be a cassette in the camcorder.
Try ejecting and reinsertlng the cassette,
The casselte tape might be broken, try another cassette,
You might have reached the end of the cassette, try
rewinding it,

Won't playback

POWER swilch must be set io VCR position,

Won't record

Safety tab removed or closed, (Seepage 22.)
POWER swilch must be set io CAMERA.

No picture

Open lens cover,

Camcorder turns
itself off

Set POWER switch to OFF and then to CAMERA or
VCR to turn back on. If camcorder is left in recordpause or play-pause for several minules, it turns offto
prevent tape wear.

_rOuble

Checks and Adjustments

Tape stops during
rewind or fast
forward

•

Time-counter memory might be on. Whenever an "M'"
appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder
stops rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads
M 0:00:00, Press REW I_1 or FF,I'
again to continue
rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M
to turn off the memory-stop feature.

Camcorder remains in
pause mode

Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

Dew indicator flashes
in viewfinder

if the dew indicator ( [] ) flashes in the viewfinder, there
is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until indicator no
longer appears before operating the camcorder,

Poor auto-focus
operation

Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not
work under these conditions, Place POWER switch in
CAMERA MAN and focus manually.
Seepages
36-37.
Subject not in center ofviewfinder
or two subjects are at
different distances,
Place POWER swilch in CAMERA
MAN and focus manually.
Seepages
36-37.
Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

Viewfinder displays
are out of focus

Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused.
Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted,

Picture
subject

For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.
Press P, AE button to select SPORTN or 1/2000,
See page 44.
Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and adjust the
exposure manually. Seepages
40-4L

is too dark or
too dark

Sound is too low or
distorled
Picture recorded
special effect

with

Subject

was too far from camcorder.

Place POWER

switch in CAMERA

Colors do not look
namral on recording

Try adjusting

Title recorded

Title is recorded when it appears
the title. Seepages
46-47.

on tape

white

balance.

AUTO.

Seepages

38-39.

in viewflnder.

Remove

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

]

Date and/or time are
recorded on tape

Displays are recorded on tape whenever they appear
in the viewfinder, Remove them from viewfinder
when recording, Seepages 20-21.
When AUTO DATE is selected (POWER switch in
CAMERA AUTO), date display is automatically
recorded when you begin recording or change lhe
cassette, See pages 20-2!.

Date and/or time are
incorrect

Clock lilhium cell battery might need replacing,
See page l 7.
Date or time might need to be set. Seepages
!8-!9.

Cannot set REC or
IN7: ;tZME for
animation or timelapse recording

Make
Check
to SP
Make
AUTO

Cannot record at
beginning of tape
using animation or
time-lapse recording

Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape
to start tape running smoothly,
Use fade-in feature before starting to record at
beginning of tape,

Tally light does not
light during recording

7"ALL Y LAMP feature set to OFF in the 7"ALL Y LAMP
menu, See page 54.

Vertical white lines
appear when shooting bright object

This might occur when the background
contrasts with lhe subject,

Error number (EO1,
E02, etc.) appears in
viewfinder

Try disconnecting
power source, Wait ten seconds
and then connect power source again. If error
number does not disappear from viewfinder, consult
your Aulhorized
RCA Camcorder Service Center.

Streaks in picture
during playback or
play-pause

sure there is a tape in the camcorder.
tape speed setting, Tape speed must be set
for time-lapse or animation recording.
sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA
to display the menu, See pages 50-53.

• Adjust tracking
page 6!.

extremely

with P.AE and FADES buttons..gee

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

1 '

Bright, crystalshaped spots in
viewfinder

Sunlight is direcily entering the lens.

Rechargeable
batlery runs down
sooner than
expected

If battery has not been used for some lime, completely
drain the battery's power and recharge it.
Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is
recording continuously. You can check your baltery by frst
fully charging it and lhen aiming lhe camcorder at a clock
and recording lhe piclure of the clock. When lhe recording
stops, play the last recorded section and note the clock
time. A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes
of recording time. in practical use, you might not be able
to record for the full time because lhe camera uses baltery
power when it is waiting between recordings (recordpause) and zooming.

General
Power

Camera
requiremem:

Image

6VDC

Power consumption:
5.4 watts
Weight: 1.6 lbs. (72%)
Dimensions
3-9/16"

- Including

(H) x 7-13/16"

90 (W) x 119 (H) x 198 (D) mm
Video Recorder

sensor:

1/4" CCD imager

Lens: F1.6, f-3.9

to 62Amm

16:1 power zoom

lens

50:1 digital zoom
F'ilter diameter: 40.5 mm

Viewfinder:

(W) x 4-11/16"

Section

(D)
lYipod

Mount

One 1/4" x 20 threaded

Section

hole

Format: VHS_C
Record/playback

AC Adapter/Charger

system:

Fotw video record/playback
One flying erase head

heads

Video signal: EIA standard
NTSC color

Power
Power

requirement:
consumption:

Weight: .71 lbs. (300g)
Dimensions:
5_9/16"(W)

Viewfinder
0.5" Color electronic viewfinder

100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
23 watts

x 1- 11/16"(H)

x 2-11/16"(D)

140 (W) x 42 (H) x 68 (D) mm

Clean the Camcorder
To clean the camcorder's exterior, remove
any power source connected to the
camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean
soft cloth.

Clean

the Camcorder's

Caution: Use ofslrong
cleaning products, such as
lhose containing alcohol or
benzine, might damage the
camcorder.

Lens

To clean the camcorder's
lens, blow it with a blower brush and gently
wipe the lens with cleaning lissue and commercially
prepared cleaning
solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning might
scratch the lens.

Caution: Do not touch
the lens with your fmgcrs.
The oil from your skin
might damage the lens,
Clean

the Camcorder's

Viewfinder

You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece
counlerclockwise
2. Remove
brush,

and pull it out,

dust using a blower

3. Reattach the eyepiece
aligning the reference
then turn the eyepiece
until it clicks.

by
marks, and
clockwise

Proper Care and Storage
• Keep dust and grit from entering the
camcorder's cassette door, Dust and
grit are abrasive and cause excessive
wear to both the camcorder's
recording/playback heads and
cassettes.
• Always close the lens cover when the
camcorder is not in use,
• Before handling your camcorder, make
sure your hands and lace are free from
any chemical products such as suntan
lotion, as it might damage the finish,

Things

• The camcorder might be damaged by
improper storage or handling. Do not
subject the camcorder to swinging,
shaking, or dropping,
• Do not store the camcorder in
temperatures below -22°F (-30°C) or
above 149°F (65°C),
• When the camcorder is not in use,
always remove the cassetle and AC
adapter/charger or batlery,
• Retain the original carton for future
storage or shipping purposes.

to Avoid

• Do not attempt to disassemble your
camcordcr, There are no userserviceable parts inside.
• Avoid operating your camcorder
immediately after moving it from a
cold location to a warn1 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 might cause the tape to
stick to the headwheel and damage the
headwheel or tape.
• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun
or other bright objects.
• Do not leave your camcorder in direct
sunlight for exlended periods of time.
The resulting heat buildup might
permanently damage the camcorder's
internal parts.

• Do not operate the camcorder nearthe
ocean as saltwater or saltwater spray
might damage the internal parts of the
camcorde_
Do not operate the camcorder for
exlended periods in temperatures
below 40°F (4°C) or above 95°F
(35°C),
Do not expose the camcorder or
adapter/charger to rain or moislure.
if any component becomes wet, turn
offthe power and take the unit to an
Authorized RCA Camcorder
Service Center,
• Do not use an adapter/charger or
balteries other than the ones specified
for the camcorder, Use of the wrong
accessories might cause damage to the
camcorder,

• Do not operale the camcorder in
extremely humid environments.
79

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following number:

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ready

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carton.
Shipping instructions
will be

you get service:

Call

14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED
VALUE OF THE

provided at no charge, but you will be
responsible
for the cost of labor required
for the repair.
How

14 days
the RA

amount, less $10.00 handling,
will be
credited if the unit is subsequently
received.

refurbished
unit, or repair your camcorder.
The option will be ours. There will be no
cost to you.
After

your unit,

CAMCORDER
WILL BE CHARGED
"lO YOUR CREDIT CARD.
This

film, whichever

we will do:

During

If we receive

number, only items not covered by
warranty will be charged to your account.
IF YOUR UNIT IS NO'I RECEIVED

• 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
comes first.

pro-poses.

excluding all accessories,
within
from the date you were provided

Provide your Discover, MasterCard,
Visa account number and expiration
to our phone representative.

or
date

This is for

If the repairs were covered by your
warranty, you will not be billed.

To receive
received

a replacement
your unit:

unit after we have
81

1_ Write the RA number
the carton

on the outside

used to return

Make sure you insure
case of damage
2_

Carefully

Include
•

your

shipment

•

all

box and

Evidence of purchase date, such as a
bill of sale, to verify your unit's

for remote

Your name,

•

Cleaning

of video/audio

•

Camcorders
the U.S.A.

•

Return transportation,

your
•

problem.
address

The representative
to mail a cashier's

control

purchased

and clock.

heads.
or serviced

storage

outside

and handling
insurance

for

loss or damage.

and phone

Product
•

will advise the address
check or money order

Upon receipt of your product, a new or
refurbished
unit will be shipped to you.

Acts of God,
lightning

number.

for payment if there are any out of
warranty labor or parts charges and you
elect not to use your credit card.
5.

Batteries

eligibility.

Return transportation,
storage, handling, and
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.
We accept no liability in case of damage or
loss.
4.

•

costs of your unit, including

A brief note describing

incorporated
into other products or is used
for institutional
or other commercial

with the shipment:

camcorder's

A unit that has been modified

purposes.

pack the unit, excluding

warranty

•

or Loss.

accessories,
using the original
packing material if possible.
3.

the unit.

such as but not limited

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 necessary.

of the card is not required
coverage.
How State Law relates
•

damage.

The return

for warranty

to warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.

'lb have your Camcorder
repaired
by an
Authorized
RCA Camcorder
Service
Center:
•

Check with your dealer
1900 for the Authorized
Service

•

Center

or call 1_800_336_
RCA Camcorder
you.

_Pake your unit to the Authorized
Camcorder

•

nearest

Service

Center

Show the Authorized

RCA

of your choice.

RCA Camcorder

Service Center representative
evidence
purchase date, such as a bill of sale.
•

Pick up your camcorder
complete.

What

your warranty

•

Adjustment

•

Damage

If you purchased
your camcorder
the United States:

when repairs

does not cover:

of customer
from misuse

controls_

or neglect.

are

•

This warranty

does not apply.

dealer for warranty

information.

outside

Contact

your

Battery levelindicator
15, 28, 33
BATTERY RELEASE lever
10, 13
Bulb, replacing light 57

A
A (audio)

and V (video)jacks

10, 64
Accessories
included

optional
67
order form 71

Camcorder, cleaning 78
Camcorder controls 9
Camera edit feature 33

Adapter/charger
charging

battery

using 4, 12
Animation
indicator
Animation

recording

Assistance

1, 3

Assistance,

customer

Attach

31,

shoulder

Audio/video

50
80

strap,

jacks

AUTO DATE display
Auto date feature
32
Auto
Auto

exposure
40
focus 36

Auto

white

AutoShot

20,

balance

mode

6, 32

B
Battery
attaching and removing
13
care and storage 15
charging 14
refreshing
14
Battery, installing in cassette
adapter 62

Car cord adapter 16
Care and maintenance
clean the camcorder

proper care and storage
things to avoid 79
Care and storage
battery 15
camcorder 79
cassette 23
Cassette

adapter 62
care and storage 23
compartment
11
door 11
inserting and removing
tape wheel 23
warning 28, 33
Cautions i

Checks and adjustments
73
Clean the camcorder 78
Clean the camcorder's lens 78
Clean the camcorder's viewfinder
78

Clock cell battery compartment
11, 17
Clock cell indicator 17, 31
Color enhancement light 57
Copy tapes 65
COUNTER R/M button 9, 61, 65
Customer assistance and service
80

Exposure indicators 30, 41
Eyepiece focus control
6, 11, 27, 59

FF button 9, 60
First recording 8
First time operation 3
Five-second recording 33
Five-second recording indicator
31, 33
Flying erase head 33
Focus indicators 30, 37
Focusing 36, 37
Full auto feature 32

Date and time display 21
recording 20
setting 18
DATE/TIME DISR menu 20
DATE/TIME menu
7, 35, 37, 46, 49, 52, 54
DCcable
12, 13, 14, 16
DCinjack
4, 10, 12
Demo mode 55
DEMO MODE menu 55
Design specifications
77
Dew warning 30
Digital zooming 34
Displays in viewfinder 28
Displays, status 29

E
EFFECT button
9, 30, 42, 43, 61
EJECT button 5, 9, 23, 59
Erase protection 22
Exposure control 40, 41
84

F
Fade and wipe indicators 30, 42
Fade/wipe feature 42, 43
Fast forward indicator 29

H
Handstrap

l
Indicator
five-second recording
steady pix 31
Indicators
animation 31, 51
AUTO DATE display
battery level 15, 33

31, 33

cassette warning 28, 33
clock cell 17, 31
date and time 28
exposure 30, 41
fade and wipe 30, 42
focus 30, 37
interval time 49, 53
LENS COVER 31
manual white balance 29
R (program)AE
28, 44
record time 51, 53
REFRESH
14
self-timer 31
special effects 28
steady pix 41
TAPE END 31
tape length 31, 33
tape speed 31
tape-remaining
31, 33
time counter 31
time display 28
time-lapse 31, 53
title display 28
tracking 29, 61
white balance 39
zoom level 29, 34
Information to user 89
Inserting and removing cassettes
23
Interval time indicators 49, 53

L
Lens 10
Lens cover 8
LENS COVER
LENS COVER

control 4
indicator 31

Letterbox recording 45
Light, color enhancement
56, 57
LIGHT OFF°AUTO°ON
switch
10, 56
Lithium cell indicator 17, 31
Lithium cell, inserting and removing 17
Low-contrast indicator 36

M
M.W.B. menu 39, 40
Manual exposure 40
Manual focus 37
Manual white balance 38
Manual white balance indicators
29
Memory stop 61
Menu 7, 20
Menu PUSH dial
7, 9, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 32, 35,
37, 38, 40, 45, 46, 47, 49, 51,
52,
53, 54, 55
MENU/DISPLAY
button
7,9, 18, _, 32, 33, 34, 35, 4(:_48,
50, 52, 54, 55
Microphone
10, 32
85

O
Operating

controls

Optional

accessories

Optional

plug adapter

Order

form,

accessories

67
12
71

P
R (program) AE button
9, 28, 44, 61
R (program) AE indicators
Pause indicator 6, 8, 29
Pause, stop-action 60
Play indicator 29
PLAY/PAUSE button
8, 9, 59, 60, 65
Playback
first 8

28, 44

on TV (or VCR) with audio/
video inputs 64
using cassette adapter 62
viewfinder
59
Playback features
memory-stop
61
position the tape 60
stop-action pause 60
time counter 61
tracking 61
visual searching 60
Playback on TV (or VCR) with
audio/video in jacks 64
Playback speeds 22
Plug adapter, optional 12
86

Power indicator 6, 8, 10, 16, 32
POWER switch
6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20,
21,24,28,30,32,33,34,35,36,
37, 38, 40, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48,
50, 52, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60,
61, 65
Powering your camcorder
using adapter/charger
12
using optional car cord adapter
16
using rechargeable battery 13
Preset titles 46
Problem solving 73
Product registration
i
PUSHbutton
5, 11, 23, 59

Q
Quick review feature

R
RBRC seal 13
REC TIME menu

Record date and time display
Record indicator 8
Record time indicators 51
Recording
time-lapse 52, 53
Recording, first 8

Recording indicator 29
Recording speeds 5, 22
Recording tips 26
REFRESH button 14
REFRESH indicator 14
Registration
i
REWbutton
8, 9, 60, 61
Rewind indicator 29

Status displays 29
STEADY PIX button 10, 31, 41
Steady pix feature 41
Steady pix indicator 31
STOP button 8, 9, 59, 60, 61, 65
Stop-action pause 60

TALLY LAMP menu

Safety information i
Safety precautions, battery
Safety tab 22
SEARCH buttons 9, 33
Search indicators 29
Self-timer 49
Self-timer indicator 31

Self-timer recording 48
Service port 10
Shoulder strap, attach 58
Shoulder strap attachment rings
9, 58
Shutter speed indicator 44
SLPtape speed 5, 22
Solving problems 73
SP tape speed 5, 22
SP/SLP button
9, 22, 24, 31, 33, 50, 52
Special effect indicators 28
Specifications
77
Speeds, recording and playback
22
Sports feature

Tallylight
8, 10, 32, 33, 49, 54
Tally light feature 33, 54
Tape copying 65
TAPE END indicator 31
Tape, inserting 5
Tape length indicators 31
TAPE LENGTH menu 24, 25, 31
Tape length, set 24
Tape speed indicators 31
Tape wheel 5
Tape-length indicator 33
Tape-remaining
display 33
TELE MACRO menu 35
Tele macro zooming 35
Things to avoid 79
Thumb trigger
10, 21, 32, 33, 49, 51, 53, 65
Time counter 61
Time display 21
Time-counter display 31
Time-lapse indicator 31, 53
Time-lapse recording 52, 53
Time-remaining
display
24, 25, 31

Tips
recording 26
travel 66
TITLE LANG. menu 46
TITLE menu 29, 47
Tracking 59
Tracking buttons 61
Tracking indicators 29, 61
Travel tips 66
Tripod mount hole 11
Tripod, using 69
Trouble checks 73
TWILIGHT indicator 29

U
Unpack camcorder
ries 3

and accesso-

V
Video light 56, 57
Videocassettes
22
Viewfinder 6, 11, 27
adjust for viewing 27
cautions 27
displays 28
displays (turning on and off) 33
eyepiece focus control 27
playback 59
Visual searching 60

W
White balance feature 38
White balance indicators 39
Wipe/fade feature 42

Z
Zoom buttons 37
Zoom level indicator 29, 34
Zoom lever 10, 29, 34
Zooming 34
digital 34
tele macro 35

Information
This equipment

to User

has been tested

and found to comply

with the limits

for a Class B

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential

installation.
This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions,
may cause harmful
interference

to radio communications.

interference

will not occur in a particular

halmful

interference

However,

there is no guarantee

installation.

to radio or television

reception,

Reorient

or relocate

•

Increase

the separation

between

•

Connect
receiver

the equipment
is connected.

into an outlet

•

Consult

the dealer

Alterations

the receiving

carried

,
.y
nval date the t ser s FCC
right
to operate

radio/TV

inter ference

apparei!

exigenees

num_rique
du R_glement

different

technician
appropriate

fiom that to which the

for help.
authorization

may

the equ pment.

This Class B digital apparatus

Cet

the

and receiver.

on a circuit

out without

....

Canadian

to try to correct

antenna.
the equipment

or an experienced

or modifications

does cause

which can be determined

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•

that

If this equipment

meets all requirements

iL Causing

Equipment

de la c!asse B respecte
sur !e mat_rie!

of the

Regulations.
toutes

broui!!eur

les

du Canada.

f._ THOMSON CONSUMER
10330

N Meridian

Indianapolis,

ELECTRONICS

Street
46290

;';I 999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Tl'ademark(s) (I_'Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Japan
TOCOM
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