Rca Cc543 Users Manual

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USER’S

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GUIDE

Important Information ...............

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Table

of

Contents......................

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Optional Accessories..................

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Fir%Time Operation ...............

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Powering

Your

Camcorder.......

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Camcorder

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Tips

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Warranty.....................62

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index ......................................66

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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 to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of

purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever

need them. The numbers are located on the back of your camcorder.

Model No: CC543

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Your video camcorder’s AC adapter/charger will operate on 120 volts

AC, 50160 Hz, and has a polarized plug. Because one blade of the plug

is wider than the other, the plug fits in the wall socket only one way.

Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. If you need an extension

cord, use a polarized extension cord.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR

EVITER

LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE

LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE

CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE

INSIDE. IF YOU SPILL LIQUID ON THE CAMCORDER OR

ADAPTER/CHARGER, DISCONNECT THE AC ADAPTER/CHARGER’S POWER

CORD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND CONSULT

AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL. MOISTURE CAN DAMAGE

INTERNAL PARTS. REFER ALL SERVICE TO AUTHORIZED RCA

CAMCORDER SERVICENTER PERSONNEL ONLY.

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SAFETY

kREcAUTIONS

(continued)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY. POWERLINE-OPERATED

CONNECTED TO THIS UNIT SHOULD BEAR

AND USED IN CANADA, THE

ARK OR THE C-UL MARK ON THE ACCESSORIES

uninsulated “da

be of sufficient

An exclamation point

within a triangle is

intended to alert the user

to the presence of

important operating and maintenance

(service) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

4AGE

‘DIE

HEADWHEEL OR TAPE.

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Important Safety Instructions for AC Adapter/Charger

Before using the AC adapter/charger,

read all instructions and cautionary

markings on (1) AC adapter/charger,

(2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

Caution: To reduce risk of injury,

charge only rechargeable batteries type

EP096FS,

EP096FL,

CB096FS

or

CB096FL.

Other types of batteries may

burst causing personal injury and

damage.

Do not expose the adapter/charger to

moisture of any kind.

Use of an attachment not recommended

or sold by the battery charger

manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

To reduce risk of damage to electric plug

and cord, pull out the cord with the plug

rather than the cord when disconnecting

the adapter/charger from the wall outlet.

Make sure the cord is located so that it

will not be stepped on, tripped over, or

otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

Use of an improper extension cord could

result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If an extension cord must be used, make

sure that:

1. Pins on the plug of the extension cord

are the same number, size, and shape

as those of the plug on the

adapter/charger.

2. Extension cord is properly wired and

in good electrical condition, and

3. Wire size below is met:

Minimum

Length of Extension

AWG Size Cord (Feet)

18 Equal to or less

than 100

16 Equal to or less

than 150

D

O

not operate adapter/charger with a

damaged cord or plug. Replace it

immediately.

Do not operate adapter/charger if it has

received a sharp blow, been dropped, or

otherwise damaged in any way. Take it

to a qualified serviceman.

Do not disassemble adapter/charger.

Take it to an Authorized RCA

Camcorder

Set&enter

when service or

repair is required. Incorrect reassembly

may result in a risk of electric shock.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug

adapter/charger from outlet before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Be sure to save these operating

instructions for future reference.

CAUTION: FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE

USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.

CAUTION: THE UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF TELEVISION

PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATERIALS MAY INFRINGE THE RIGHTS OF

OTHERS.

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IMPdI$T+NT SAFEGUARDS

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not use this polarized plug with an

extension cord, receptacle, or other

outlet unless the blades can be fully

inserted without blade exposure. If

you need an extension cord, use one

with a polarized plug.

1. Read and

Fqllo

All the

safetd

and

operating ins+uc<

2. Retain Inst

t

-The safety and

should be

rence.

nply with all

ct and in the

oduct is

zed alternating-

.g having one

.her). This plug

outlet only one

eature. If you

plug ful@,into

;

the plug. If

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contact your

our obsolete

:tric

shock, do

5. Power Sources-This product should

be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of

the type of power supply to your

home, consult your dealer or local

power company. For products

intended to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

6. Overloading-Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Overloaded AC outlets, extension

cords, frayed power cords, damaged

or cracked wire

.‘.“ulu.A”LL)

Sal‘.. .

broken plugs are

dangerous. They

may result in a

shock or fire

hazard.

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Periodically examine the cord, and if

its appearance indicates damage or

deteriorated insulation, have it

replaced by your service technician.

7. Power-Cord

Protection-Power-

supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the product.

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lllMpoRTJ4NT

SAFEGUARDS

(continued)

8. Ventilation--Slots

and openings in

the products are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to

protect them from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should

never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

similar surface. This product should

not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or

rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the product

manufacturer’s instructions have

been followed.

10. Water and Moisture-Do

not use

this product near water-for

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool

and the like.

11. Accessories-Do not place this

product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult as

well

as

serious damage to the product. Use

this product only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer

or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s

instructions and use a mounting

accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

9. Attachments-Do not use

attachments unless recommended by

the product manufacturer as they

may cause hazards.

Cautiori: Maintain

electrical

safety.‘%owerlitie

operated

eqtiipment &

atiswies

connected

to this

Gnit

should bear the UL

li&ingkna&or

@A

certification

mark

&

ihe acxxqory itself and

t3lmdd;~be~~saasto

defeat the

iatf&$ktiatirress.*

This will

help

&id

gny p&e&ial hazard

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fife:

If

in

do&&“contact

~wlified

service

personnel.

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A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick

stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the product and

cart combination to overturn.

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SAFEGUARDS

(continued)

12. Outdoor Ante

an outside ante

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13. Power Lines-An outside antenna

system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines,

other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an

outside antenna system, extreme

care should be taken to keep from

touching or approaching such power

lines or circuits as contact with them

might be fatal. Installing an outdoor

antenna can be hazardous and should

be left to a professional antenna

installer.

Use

14. Cleaning-Unplug this product

from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning.

15. Object and Liquid Entry-Never

push objects of any kind into this

product through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points

or “short-out” parts that could result

in a fire or electric shock. Never

spill liquid of any kind on the

product.

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llMpOYRT,ANT

SAFEGUARDS

(continued)

16. Lightning-For added protection

for this product during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable

system. This will prevent damage to

the product due to lightning and

power line surges.

Service

17. Servicing-Do not attempt to

service this product yourself as

opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or

other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

18. Conditions Requiring

Service-

Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the

following conditions.

A. When the power-supply cord or

plug is damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled, or

objects have fallen into the

product.

C. If the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

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20.

21.

22.

D. If the product does not operate

normally by following the

operating instructions, adjust only

those controls that are covered by

the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal

operation.

E. If the product has been dropped in

any way.

F. When the product exhibits a

distinct change in

performance-

this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts-When

replacement parts are required, have

the service technician verify that the

replacements he uses have the same

safety characteristics as the original

parts. Use of replacements specified

by the product manufacturer can

prevent fire, electric shock, or other

hazards.

Safety Check-Upon completion of

any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform

safety checks recommended by the

manufacturer to determine that the

product is in safe operating

condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting-The

product should be mounted to a wall

or ceiling only as recommended by

the manufacturer.

Heat-The product should be

situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Turn on the

C’

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mcorder

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Insert a Casse e

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and

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Adjust Eyep ece!~Focus Control . . ...12

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Video Cassette

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Camcorder Fe

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Exposure) . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Focusing Your Camcorder.. ........ .32-33

l Zooming

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Power Zoom

Buttons..

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Instant Zoom

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l Digital Zoom .............................

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l6x9Mode

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Fading In and Out of Scenes.. ..........

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l Time Counter with Memory Stop..

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ProEdrt

Features

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l Flying Erase Head .......................... 39

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Edit

Search

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Audio Dubbing..

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.40-41

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Audio/Video Dubbing..............

.42-43

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Titler.. ....................................... .44-46

l Recording Tips ..................................

47

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Recording on Camcorder.. ..........

.48-49

Playback

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Viewfinder Playback.. ......................

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Playback

Features

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Stop-Action Pause

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l Picture Search ................................. 51

l Tracking ......................................... 51

l Playback on TV (or VCR) with

AUDIOIVIDEO IN Jacks.. .........

.52-53

. Playback on TV without

Audio and

Video

Inputs..

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.54-55

Color Enhancement Light

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56-57

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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.58

Traveling and Cassette

Tips..

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.59

Care and Maintenance

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.60

Specifications

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61

User Information

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61

Limited Warranty

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62

Trouble Checks

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63-65

Index

(Alphabetical).

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We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for

sparking

creativity and adding to

the fun of using your camcorder. These pages have a selection of accessories to help

make your memorable moments look and sound

even better.

To order accessories, contact your local dealer.

Accessories are available by calling toll-free or by using the order form

on page 7.

AC028A Soft Camcorder Case

VCClOOO Video Color Control Center

This case provides exceptional protection and

utility for full size camcorders and most

accessories. It is constructed of rugged, 1000

denier weight, Cordura nylon fabric for years

of reliable service and good looks.

Three outside pockets provide ample

accessory storage with mesh-covered lens

filter compartment and built-in holders for

memo pads, pens, and other accessories. The

hand grip and adjustable shoulder strap allow

for convenient, comfortable transportation of

the camcorder.

The VCClOOO is two accessories id one. The

color control center allows you to adjust the

color intensity, tint, white balance, and

sharpness of tapes being dubbed. This is

especially helpful when the original tape was

produced in poor lighting conditions or poor

color settings.

The second feature, the character generator,

lets you create titles that can be recorded on

your tapes. This lets you add a professional

and/or personal touch to your home videos.

All specifications and descriptions of

accesshies

are subject to chdinge without notice.

DCCO96

DC

(B{ttee)

Car Cord

CPS014 AC Ada

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ter/Chrirger

This DC car cord enables you to operate

your camcorder from

your car, truck, or

RV by plugging the car cord directly into

the vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

This adapter/charger operates on

lOO-

240

volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used

almost anywhere in the world to power

your camcorder and recharge the

EPO96FS battery supplied with your

camcorder.

It also charges the EP096FL (2 hour)

battery. A simple plug adapter may be

required in some countries.

EPO96FS

and E

P

9dFL Rechargeable Batteries

These rechargeable lead-acid batteries

are specifically designed for long life.

The EP096FS can power your camcorder

up to one hour and the EP096FL up to

two hours (depending on how much you

use the light, zoom, and pause).

Both batteries can be recharged with

the AC adapter/charger that came

packed with your camcorder. First

charging takes approximately two

hours for the EP096FS and three

hours for the EP096FL.

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CRF95

RF

Output Adapter

This adapter is used with coaxial RF cable

(AH065G

of

AH066G)

to connect your

camcorder to a standard TV (one without

audio/video input jacks) for playback. If

your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type

attached by two screws, you will also need a

300-75 ohm transformer such as 193983. If

your TV, has 300 ohm VHS screw terminals,

you will need an optional

751300

ohm

transformer such as AH01 1.

Coaxial

RI!

Cables

AHO65G

(6-R)

AH066G

(104-t)

-

193983 Cable Transformer

These RF cables are used with the RF output

adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard

TV (one without audio/video input jacks) for

playback.

If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead type

attached by two screws, you will also need a

300-75 ohm transformer such as 193983.

If your TV has 300 ohm VI-IS screw terminals, you

will need an optional 75-300 ohm transformer such

as

AHOll.

This 300-to-75 ohm transformer is used to connect a

standard 300-ohm antenna twin-lead to a standard round

75-ohm

connector.

AH011 Cable Transformer

This

75-to-300

ohm transformer is used to connect a

standard

75-ohm

antenna cable, such as

AH065G

or

AH066G,

to the 300-ohm screw terminals on a TV.

AH25 Y-Adapter

This Y-adapter allows you to connect your camcorder’s mono

audio cable to a stereo TV or VCR.

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Removing the

The lens hood

cal

angle lens, lens

e:

To remove the

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counterclockwise

Attaching

Act

Remove the lens

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Turn the

accessor]

tightened firmly,

t:

ds Hood

removed so you can attach optional accessories, such as

wide-

ler,

or’ lens filter kit.

odd,

place your hand flat against the lens hood and turn it

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not grasp the end of the lens hood.

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Lens

ds

shown above.

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clockwise into the camcorder’s lens. Make sure the lens is

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‘not over tighten.

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AC093 ‘lkipod

This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The grooved,

tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 24.2” when not in use. Rubber feet allow

for sure footing.

without

fall&g

over.

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specifications and

descriptions

of

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tie subject to change

with&t

notice.

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Total Mer

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to change without notice.

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($10 Minimum

Order) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sales Tax

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state, county, and locality to which

and se is being sent.

Shipping, and

ling,

and

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

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Al! accessories are subject to availability.

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applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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your

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or Mastercard by

filling in below

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To order access contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not

earby,

you can also follow the directions below to order by

l-800-338-0376

Most times your

rdet

will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If ever it is not

30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and

mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit

order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to Thomson

to the following address:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

For more infor

ati&

on these accessories (or current prices), write to the

eptford, NJ 08096-2088

International Or

in the United States and Canada. For international orders,

price quotation (not an order) to:

.teinational

Customer Service

hojnson

ConsFmer

Electronics, Inc.

istjributor

&

Sp&eial

Products

Knob

Clements Bridge Rd

eptford, NJ USA 08096-2088

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

l Save the box and packing materials in case you ever need to store or ship your

camcorder.

l The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any of them are

missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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Camcorder

Model CC543

Rechargeable IO-Volt Battery

Stock No.

EPO96FS

/

Shoulder Strap

Stock No. 221243

/

AC Adapter/Charger

Stock No. CPS019

DC Cable Stock No. 209342

Audio/Video Cable

Stock No. 221244

/

or charged battery.

DC

OUfPiJT

Jack

AdapterlCha

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DC Cable

DC

IN

9.6V

Jack on

Back of Camcorder

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Attach one e d o$ the adapter/charger’s DC cable to

DC OUTPUT

jack on

adapter/char

r.

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Attach the ot

er end of the cable to the DC IN

9.6V

jack on the camcorder.

l Plug the

ada

3

er/charger’s

plug into an operating outlet.

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Details are o , page 16.k

Charged Batt ry*

Match Arrows

Charged Ba

Attached to

Camcorder

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Match the

arr

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w on the battery to the arrow on the camcorder.

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Hold the batt

ry

flush

against%‘e

camcorder and slide it down.

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Details are o

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The battery m st be charged before it can be used the first time.

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POWER

(CAMERA/OFFIVC;

Switch and Indicator

(Located on side

of eyepiece.)

3. Remove the lens cap and attach

it to the handstrap.

4. Tbrn on the camcorder.

The position of the POWER

(CAMERA

JOFFIVCR)

switch tells

the camcorder whether you want to

record (CAMERA), play back tapes

(VCR), or turn off the power (OFF).

l Press and hold small button on

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POWER while sliding it in

CAMERA. The POWER indicator

*will light when the camcorder is

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turned on.

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5. Insert a cassette.

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l Press STOP/EJECT to open the

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cassette compartment.

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Insert the cassette with the safety tab

facing up and the tape windows

facing out.

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Electronic Viewfinder

(Grasp Here to Move)

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Press the cassette down gently until

it locks into place, and close the

cassette compartment door.

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Details are on page 23.

6. Position viewfinder and adjust

eyepiece focus control.

l Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it

horizontally.

l Pull the viewfinder out from the

camcorder and rotate the eyepiece

into a comfortable viewing position.

Caution: Pulling on the eyepiece may

cause damage to the eyepiece or

camcorder.

l If the image in the viewfinder is

blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus

control for your vision. Details are

on page 26.

Power Supply

(Adapter/Chal

or Charged Ba

over it.

Safety Tab

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Cassette Door

Press Here to Close

Handstrap

8. Play back what you have

recorded.

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Press

RECIPAUSE

to stop recording.

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Press and hold the small button on

POWER

while sliding it in

VCR.

l Press REW (rewind) to rewind the

tape.

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Press

PLAY

to play back the tape in

the viewfinder.

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Press

STOP/EJECT

when you are

finished playing back the tape.

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Details on viewfinder playback are

on page 50.

(continued on next page)

13

9.

Review the camcorder’s operating controls.

R

!E‘I

IZEW

Button A

DlSPL4

Y Button

RESET Button

DATE/TIME Button

TITLER Button

V1

DUB Button

REW (Rewind) Button

Also TITLE SEL

-

Button

PLAY Button

Also TITLE SEL Button

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

Also TITLE SEL + Button

STOP/EJECT Button

Also

EDIT-ADV

Button

FOCUS

AUTOMA

DIGITAL ZOOM

Eyepiece Focus

Control (Located

on Side of

Eyepiece)

$dio/Video)

Lens

Hood

I I

L&T

AUTOIOFFION

Switch

f&T.

(Instant) ZOOM

Button

\

I/

FADk

Button VIDEO, AUDIO, and RF DC OUT

Jacks (Located Behind Small Cover)

“___

_.^

I^_

.

-.

9.

Review

thc/

ca@corder’s operating controls.

(continued)

Shoulder Strap

Attachment

Ring

BATTERY-

Eject Lever

DC IN

9.6V

Jack

Power Zoom Buttons

(Wand lJ also

TRACRZNG

Lens Cap Holder

I

Gx.se&e Door

(continued on next page)

15

Caution: Do not attempt to use

a+ower

converter” to

Use

your*AC adapter/charger

on a power source other than 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, or the adapter/charger and

camcorder may be da&aged. If you wish to operate the

AC

adapter/charger on a

power source other than 120 volts,

5OKO

Hz, use only a transformer-type power

converter.

Do not use %olid-state” or “switching-type” power converters. They

will damage your AC adapter/charger.

An’optional CPSOl4 shown on page 3 is

designed for use on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz.

“’

.b

:.

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

Plug in AC Outlet

Adapter/Charger --

PO

Indicator

DC/

OUTPUT

AdapterlChargel

-

_

n\r

r-..%.,a

‘DC

IN

9.6V

Jack

1. Connect one end of the adapter/

charger’s cable to the adapter/

charger’s DC OUTPUT jack and the

other end to the

DC

IN

9.6V

jack on

the back of the camcorder.

2. Plug the adapter/charger into the

nearest AC outlet

(12OV,

50/60

Hz).

3. The POWER indicator on the

adapter/charger will light when it is

properly connected.

Notes: The adapter/charger cannot charge

the battery and operate the camcorder at the

same time. If you connect both, the

adapter/charger will power the camcorder.

Remove the adapter/charger’s cable from

the

DC OUTPUT

jack to charge the

battery.

16

When using the adapter/charger to power

the camcorder, the battery level indicator

may display

i-~

. This indicator is used

for battery operation and has no meaning

when using the adapter/charger to power

the camcorder.

To Remove the Adapter/Charger

1. Remove the adapter/charger’s plug

from the AC outlet.

2. Remove the adapter/charger’s DC

cable from the DC

IN

9.6Vjack

on the

camcorder.

Using the

Ba

te+

to Power Your Camcorder

Hold Battery

Flush and

Slide Down

/

Rechargeable

Battery

Align Arrows

Caution:

W-n

9

battery is

at%

w

Plug in AC Outlet

(120 v,

so/60

Hz)

3. The CHARGE indicator will light

while the battery is being charged.

When the indicator turns off, the

battery is fully charged.

4. Remove the battery from the

adapter/charger by sliding the battery

up and off.

5. Attach the charged battery to the

camcorder us

shown on the next page.

(continued on next page)

17

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder (continued)

POWER Switch

and Indicator

BATTERY

Hold Battery

Flush and

Slide Down

kligu

Arrows

Attach Charged Battery Remove the Battery

1. Align reference arrow on battery with

1.

Slide POWER to OFF. POWER

arrow on camcorder. Hold battery indicator will turn off.

flush against camcorder while sliding 2. Press and hold BATTERY eject while

it down in the direction of the arrow as

sliding battery up and off the

shown.

camcorder.

I2. Press and hold small button on

POWER while placing it in CAMERA.

POWER indicator will light if battery

is properly attached.

ATTENTION: THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED

USES A RECHARGEABLE

BATTERY.

AT THE END OF ITS

USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT

MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE

MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

Pb

SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR

RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

18

ttery to Power Your Camcorder

(conhuwd)

damaged if operated at temperatures

above

122QF

(50QC).

Operation time

will decrease at extremely low

temperatures.

l

After repeated chargings and use, the

operation time will gradually decrease.

When operation time becomes too short

l

Do not opera, e the battery at

a

to be useful, it is time to replace the

temperatures

belQw

1PQF

(-10QC)

or

battery.

above

95QF

(!35*C).

The battery may be

w,~+w~~,es~~~~~~~~

cr.

y~~~~~~~y~~~~,~~~

L

._

l A battery stored for a long period may

not supply power for the specified time.

Additional rechargings may help

restore the battery’s operation time.

ths’or you may not be

I

r~~~~~~~-w~

“-.”

’

”

:

%,

I

_

*-‘

.~ysay~y*

:.:

_*B-

Allow battery to

cool down before

attaching it to adapter/charger. The

CHARGE

indicator will not light and

the battery will not charge if you attach

:

(continued on next page)

19

Check Battery Power (Battery Level Indicators)

Battery Level Indicator

Display in Viewfinder

The battery level indicator (

M

)

appears in the camcorder’s viewfinder

when

POWER

is in

CAMERA

to show

how much battery power is left in the

rechargeable battery.

This indicator is not recorded on the tape.

l When the battery is fully charged,

the display shows

w

,

l After a while, only

CM

appears.

l

When the battery reaches the empty

level,

CII

will start flashing.

Recharge the battery or attach the

adapter/charger before continuing to

use the camcorder.

Note: The

battery level indicator has no

meaning when you power the camcorder with

the adapter/charger or optional car cord.

20

Using the

0~

To power your c

need the optiona

The DCC096 ca

the 9.6-volt inpu

12-voli:

+&a$yl

war&g!

lyoi

It has positive

t

,

j_

^_.I

\

Cig

Optional Car

Adapter (DC

1. Remove the a

cable

or batte

either is

attac!

2.

Connect the

s

to the DC IN

back of the

cz

3.

Insert the

othc

the vehicle’s

1

4. Place the cam

in

CAMERA.

connected

prc

indicator will

..~1..

x-

1--,---...

.I

-.

..--““.

-1,”

.“.

o

d

:al

Thomson Car Cord Adapter

ncr$rder

from the cigarette lighter socket of a car, truck, or RV, you

:ar

:cord

adapter DCC096 shown on

page 3.

:orh

is especially designed to convert power from a 12-volt battery to

ack on the camcorder.

ette Lighter Socket

DC

IN

9.6V

Jack

p&/charger’s DC

fr{m the camcorder, if

d.

311

plug on the car cord

SV”ack

located on the

co der.

/

en

t

of the car cord into

;ar tte

lighter socket.

brdkr’s

POWER

,s.witch

’

thk car cord is

xl;,

the POWER

gh(.

Notes:

The vehicle does not have to be

turned on for the camcorder to operate from

the DC car cord.

When using the car cord to power the

camcorder, the

battery

level indicator may

display

a

. This indicator is used for

battery operation and has no meaning when

using the car cord to power the camcorder.

21

We recommend that our cassettes be used with your camcorder. Use of poor quality

tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can contaminate the video heads,

resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during playback. Because there is no

control over the type of tape purchased or rented by consumers, head cleaning is not

covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists, consider the use of a dry chemical

non-abrasive head-cleaning tape. Be sure to follow the directions with the

head-

cleaning kit carefully. Improper use of a head cleaner may damage your camcorder.

Erase Protection

-Safety Tab

,.:..

.=:

.

j

___.”

_^

_.

“..._.

L”:

. . . .

“_...

.._”

. . . .

“.,-.

-.*:

“,

YOU

can use your video cassettes over and over again. To erase a previous recording,

just record over it.

To prevent accidental

erasure, break the tab. To record again, cover

the hole with vinyl tape.

Recording Times

The camcorder records and plays back in VHS standard speed (SP). The chart shows

the maximum SP recording times for popular VHS cassettes.

22

Caution:

Insert

cassette with

safety tab facing

3. Insert or remove the cassette from the

cassette compartment.

4.

Gently

close the cassette door with

l

Keep cassettes away from strong

magnetic fields, such as electric motors

and other devices.

l

Do not use a’cassette if it has been

damaged or exposed to moisture. The

tape may jam or damage the camcorder.

l When you are finished recording, break

off the safety tab on the cassette to

prevent accidental erasure.

l Do not leave your camcorder or

cassettes in a car or outdoors for an

extended period. Excessive heat or

cold may damage them.

23

I

POWER Switch

in CAMERA

Quick Review

Press REVIEW when POWER

is in

CAMERA

and the camcorder is in record

pause to review the last few seconds of a

recording.

The camcorder will play back the last

few seconds of the recording, return the

tape to its previous position, and return to

record pause.

Note:

Noise bars may appear during this

feature.

Tape Positioning

When

POWER

is in

VCR

and the

camcorder is in the stop mode, you can

quickly fast-forward or rewind the tape.

l Press

F.FWD

(fast forward) to fast

forward the tape. Press

STOPIETECT

to stop fast-forwarding.

l Press REW (rewind) to rewind the tape

to the beginning. Press

STOPIEJECT

to stop rewinding.

Microphone

The microphone picks up sound during a

recording. It is more sensitive to sounds

coming from the direction the lens is

pointed.

Program AE (Auto Exposure)

Program auto exposure automatically

selects the shutter speed and adjusts the

iris according to the shutter speed.

The AE indicator for the shutter speed

selected

(l/60,

l/100,

l/120,

11180,

11250,

11350,

lfSO0,

11750,

IlIOOO,

l/1500,

l/2000,

or

l/4000

second)

appears in the viewfinder.

Viewfinder Display

24

Electronic Inde

rding (after the camcorder has been turned off for at least

will automatically record an index mark at the beginning of

tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature

the invisible marks can be located automatically.

manual for index playback instructions.

INDEX will

appc

viewfinder to let

camcorder is

ret

Time Remaini

The time remain

tape in the

came

“

”

w

_-----

approximtitely

tc

start

playidg

or I

camcorder

calcl

il

i

e

I

I

11

t

~

INDEX

I

I

Viewfinder Display

J

ierj

I

ImlI

I

bdefly

in the

MI

know the

an index mark.

Note: The camcorder does not record index

marks

every time you stop and start recording.

An index mark is recorded only once

-

at the

start of each day’s recording session (or

whenever the camcorder has been turned off

for at least four hours).

;

d/splay

shows the amount of recording or playback time left on the

Viewfinder Display

zkrtih&;b.;

first

Once time remaining has been calculated,

it will automatically be updated and

or,

mg

a tape while the

A-

readily available as long as the same tape

.es

Jhe

time remaining. remains in the camcorder.

-

I

The camcorder’s electronic viewfinder is a miniature monitor that displays the picture

seen by the camcorder when recording. The viewfinder also can be used for viewing

the tape during playback.

When carrying or storing the camcorder, return the viewfinder to the original position

to prevent possible damage.

Viewfinder in

operating position

1. Grasp the viewfinder and rotate it

horizontally.

2. Pull the viewfinder out from the

camcorder and adjust the eyepiece for

convenient viewing.

Focus Control

The eyepiece focus control lets you set

the focus of the viewfinder for your

personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses,

you probably can operate the camcorder

without them.

Set the correct focus by focusing on one

of the viewfinder’s displays (such as the

counter). Look through the viewfinder,

and adjust the eyepiece focus control for

your vision.

The eyepiece focus control does not

affect the focus of the picture actually

recorded by the camcorder.

26

Eyepiece

BR

BRIGHT-

FOCUS---

Tilt Adjustu

For

convenien

;

JT

and

FOCUS

Controls

BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls

The small

BRIGHT

and

FOCUS

controls are set at the factory and should

require no adjustment. If they ever

require adjustment, use a plastic

screwdriver. Make the adjustments with

caution to prevent damaging the

miniature controls.

ieying,

you can rotate the eyepiece about 225Q degrees.

te

+p

to 225’

Cleaning the

1. Depress tab to open small cover.

2. Gently use a cotton swab and clean

the mirror inside viewfinder.

3. Gently close cover until tab snaps in

place.

27

0

1

0

2

0

3

0

4

AE Shutter Speed

L

-

AE:60

FADE

@I

Zoom and

16X9

w

--Y

AIV

DUB

status

Viewfinder Displays

FOCUS

Time Counter

Time Remaining

Battery Level

INDEX Display

NO

TApE

TAPE,

and TAPE END

Time and Date

0

1

AE

(Auto Exposure) Shutter Speed

The shutter speed selected by the

camcorder appears here. It is not

recorded on the tape.

0

2 Fade

Press FADE to select white, wipe, or

zoom fade. It is not recorded on the

tape.

l

w

appears for white fade.

l

q

appears for wipe fade.

l

El

appears for zoom fade.

l

Details are on page 37.

0

3 Zoom and

16X9

Press DIGITAL ZOOM to select a

digital zoom mode. The mode

selected appears. It is not recorded

on the tape.

l Select

ZM:2

to activate the

extended zoom mode -wide

angle to 100X.

l Select

16X9

to make a recording

that will be played back on a 16 x 9

wide screen TV.

l The zoom level indicator appears

when you press power zoom button

Tor W.

l

Details are on pages 34-36.

04 status

The following displays appear in

these area. They are not recorded on

the tape.

l AIV DUB for audio/video dubbing.

l A. DUB for audio dubbing.

l REC for recording.

l

FF

during fast forward.

l

44

during rewind.

l II during record pause.

0

5

FOCUS

Press both

FOCUS

buttons together

to turn auto focus on or off.

l

No indicator appears during auto

focus.

l FOCUS appears when manual

focus is turned on. It is not

recorded on the tape.

l

Details are on pages 32-33.

l

ZOOM appears when you press

06 Time Counter

with

power zoom button T and zoom in

the telephoto direction more than

MemoryStop

12 times. The time counter shows the actual

l

I.ZOOM

appears when you press

amount of elapsed recording or

INST. ZOOM to enlarge the picture playback time. It is not recorded on

1.5 times.

the tape.

28

(continued on next page)

---.

Pow

l

Press

DISI

stop on or

1

l Details

are

0

7

Time

Rema,

This display

recording or

remaining

or

recorded on

page 25.

08 Battery

Lev

This indicate

time left for

It is not reco

Details are

c

09 INDEX

INDEX

appe

camcorder

al

tape. It is no

Details are

(

0

10

TAPE,

NO

1

l

TAPE

flasl

record and

removed.

l

TAPE

flasl

is inserted.

replace it v

DATElTlME

4

V (Audio/Video) DUB

GITAL ZOOM

UTOlhfAN)

”

/

&ST.

ZOOM

FAbE

1Ytotummemory

. .

II

pbge 38.

ing’(

mm

j

,ow&

the amount of

ayback time

he

tape. It is not

:

tape. Details are on

:

rechargeable battery.

ed

An

the tape.

pabe 20.

s

briefly when the

,matically indexes the

PE:

and

TAPE END

.v

.

1.

,

;

when a damage2 tape

bmove

the tape and

ha /new one.

l

TAPE

flashes when a tape is

inserted in the camcorder and

moisture is present. Moisture may

develop when the camcorder is

moved from a cold area to a warm

area. Remove the tape and wait an

hour before reinserting.

l

NO TAPE

flashes when you try to

record and there is no cassette in

the camcorder.

l

TAPE END

flashes when you have

approximately three minutes

recording time left on the cassette.

l

TAPE END

briefly appears when

you reach the end of the cassette

during recording.

l

These displays are not recorded

when they appear.

0

11 Time and Date Display

l

Press

DATE/TIME

repeatedly to

display time and date,

AUTO

date,

date only, or no date display when

the camcorder is in record pause.

l

These displays are recorded when

they ‘appear.

l

Details are on pages 30-31.

29

Set the Time and Date

DATE/TIME REW (Rewind)

POWER

F.FWD (Fast Forward)

I

S,TOPIEJECT

1. Attach a power supply (battery or

adapter/charger) to the camcorder.

2. Press and hold the small button on

POWER and place in

CAMERA.

3. Press DATE/TIME to display the date

and time in the viewfinder. A flashing

cursor lets you know which part of

the display you are setting.

Note:

If flashing cursor does not appear,

press and hold

DATE/TIME

and then press

STOPIEJECT.

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r

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,l,(

l/94

4. Repeatedly press

F.FWD

or

REW

until

correct month appears. Press and hold

the button to advance the digits faster.

5. When the correct digit is displayed,

press

STOP/EJECT.

The cursor will

move to the next part of the display.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct

month, day, year, hour, minute(s), and

AMIPM.

7. After setting

AM

or

PM,

press

DATEITIME

to remove the flashing

cursor and start the internal clock.

To Correct the Date or Time

To

correct the date or time, press and

hold

DATE/TIME

and then press

STOP/EJECT. The display will appear in

the viewfinder along with the flashing

cursor. Use F.FWD and REW to correct

the time or date. Press

DATE/TIME

to

remove the flashing cursor and start the

clock.

(continued on next page)

30

Recording

Date

The time and date

displays appears i

The camcorder

hz

ten seconds when

Repeatedly

Press

DATEI

TIME

Charging the

(

The camcotder h

This battery

mu

1. Attach a

pow<

charger or cha

camcorder.

2. Make sure

Pt

3.

Leave the pov

least 24 hours

an) Time (or Date) on Your Tape

or $ate only) can be recorded on your tape. Whenever one of the

the! viewfinder, it will be recorded.

an /auto-date feature that will record the date only for approximately

ou begin recording.

12:OOAM

l/1/94

/

Date and Time

No Display

Auto Date

-

Date

Automatically

Recorded

for Ten Seconds at

Beginning of Recording

c

Date Only

n4order’s Built-in Clock Battery

I

bbilt-in

rechargeable clock battery.

IS

in

I

subply attached at

Do not attempt

to

,replwe

-this

battery.

Take* t@e~camc&&r,t&a~&&&?&l~

Servicenter.

-’

31

Power Zoom Buttons

“TV

and

“W”

FOCUS

AUThWUV

Buttons

Auto Focus

The camcorder will focus automatically

Auto focus will operate on the telephoto

whenever FOCUS does not appear in

7”

side from approximately 3.6 feet to

the viewfinder. infinity.

l If FOCUS appears, press both Auto focus will operate on the

wide-

I

FOCUS

AUTO/kGW

buttons at the

angle

“up’

side 1.2 inches from the lens

same time to turn on auto focus. surface to infinity.

!

IThe camcorder will autoniatically focus

on the subject in the center of the

viewfinder.

32

Manual Focus

~

Under certain

condi

ion&

such as those listed, you may need to focus manually.

1. Press both

FOCL’S

AUTO/MAN

2.

Press zoom button T to zoom in on

buttons at the sat-le time to turn on

manual focus.

FOCl!B

appears in the

your subject.

To maintain proper focus throughout

viewfinder. 1the zoom range, zoom in on your

I

subject before adjusting the focus.

FOCJS 3. Press and hold either FOCUS

AUTOIMAN

button until the subject is

clearly focused.

4. When you are finished, press both

FOCUS

AUTOIUQN

buttons at the

same time to turn on auto focus.

FOCUS disappears from the

viewfinder.

l

A subject not in the center of the

l

Subjects with shiny surfaces or sharp

l Recording in low-light situations.

l

Recording through a window.

camcorder lens.

lose

as 1.2 inches from the

1. Make sure FOC

Notes: Zooming is not possible when using

macro focus. To change the size of the

subject, move the eameorder’s lens closer or

farther away from it.

2. Press and hold z

For best results, increase illumination when

recording using macro focus.

the lens is

3. Position the subje

viewfinder.

33

Power Zoom Buttons

T

=

Telephoto

W

=

Wide Angle

DIGITAL ZOOM

Using Power Zoom Buttons

I

Zoom

Level Control

34

To zoom in or out slowly, press the zoom

button lightly. To zoom in or out

quickly, press the zoom button

firmly.

l Press

“F

to move the lens in the

“telephoto” (close-up) direction.

l Press

“W’

to move the lens in the

“wide-angle” direction.

The zoom level indicator will appear

briefly in the viewfinder.

When the zoom ratio goes above 12

times, ZOOM appears in the viewfinder.

(continued on next page)

Using

INST.

(Instint)

ZOOM

Instant

Zobm

Indica

:or

-A[

I.ZOOM

l Press INST. ZOOM again to turn off

instant zoom.

ss

PIGITK

ZOOM to

ooh

mode is wide

2. Press power zoom button “W” or

“T”

to control the digital zoom ratio.

Notes:

ZOOM

appears in the viewfinder for

zoom levels above 12X. It will not be

recorded on the tape.

As the zoom level increases in the ZM:2 mode,

the picture will gradually become less sharp.

Extremely high zoom levels are used mainly

for special effects.

35

The new 16 x 9 TV format provides a 30% wider picture than conventional TVs of the

same height. The 16 x 9 recording mode lets

YOU

make recordings compatible with

this new format. When the 16 x 9 mode is activated, the camcorder records black bars

at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is known

as “letter box” recording. When played back on a standard size TV, black bars appear

in the picture.

Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV.

New 16 x 9 TV Screen

Standard Shape TV Screen

Recording Using 16X9

To Record in 16 x 9 Format

I

11. Repeatedly press DIGITAL ZOOM to

select

16X9.

The following display

,will appear in the viewfinder.

26X9

Indicator

16X9

f-----l

Normal Recording

2. To turn off the

16X9

mode, repeatedly

press the DIGIT’ ZOOM button to

return to the normal mode. No display

will appear in the viewfinder.

36

You can add a pr

feshional

touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of

scenes. Both the

IP

icture and sound will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of

the fade is contra

1

led by the camcorder.

I

-

‘FADE

Select the

Typ$

of Fade

You can select white, wipe,

or zoom fade.

l

Select white

fr.de

to fade

in and out

frorl

a White

screen.

hi4

a?pe+rs

in

the viewfinder.

l

Select wipe

falde

to fade

in and out

frorl

a black

screen.

El

arpeap

in

the viewfinder.

l

Select zoom f de to fade

in and out wh’le

t

zooming.

IQJ

appears in

the viewfinder .

Fade In

Repeatedly Press

FADE

IY’l-E

White Fade

4

Wipe Fade

1

El

No Fade

Fade Out

Zoom Fade

1. Place the cam rder in record pause. 1. During recording, repeatedly press

ss

hiLIE

to select fade

FADE

to select the fade mode.

Note:

The last fade mode used will

appear

the first time you press

FADE.

2.

Press

RECIPAUSE

to stop recording.

The picture and sound will gradually

disappear.

of’the blank screen.

37

POWER

Hour

vinutes

fjeconds

RESET

DISPL.4

Y

I

REW

”

“..,r,

-tYk-z$::;y

Level

u-I.II*

Indicator

Time Counter Display

in Viewfinder

~~~~~~.~~~~~~:~~~~

Using the Time Counter

m.

_

^.^..

_

-

-.-.-_l-

^.I-

---__

xx^---II

_

The time counter is automatically displayed in the viewfinder and shows actual time

elapsed when recording or playing back a tape. It helps

you

locate the end of recorded

segments. For example, to locate the end of a 30-minute recording.

1. Press RESET to set counter to 2. Press F.FWD to fast-forward the tape

“0:OO:OO”

at beginning of segment. until time counter reads

“0:30:00”.

Memory Stop

wewh

em-a,

.‘^‘,

..l”

-,-,,

__-“_

”

-..

_

--.

._

I_

,,__--.

“_

I

The time counter’s memory stop helps you locate a certain point on the tape.

When

memory stop is turned on, the tape will stop automatically during fast forward or

rewind when the time counter reaches

“O:OO:OOA4”.

Using Memory Stop:

1. Press DISPLAY to turn memory stop

on.

“IV

appears after time counter

Iwhen memory stop is turned on.

I2. Locate the place on the tape you want

I

1to return to and press RESET to reset

time counter to

“0:OO:OOw.

3. Continue to record or play the tape.

When you want to return to the place

you marked, press RECJPAUSE to

stop recording, or press

STOPIEJECT

to stop playback.

4. Make sure POWER is in VCR. Then

press REW (rewind). The tape will

rewind until it reaches the time

counter reading of

“0:OO:OOicf’.

Notes:,

Press

DISPLAY

to turn memory-stop

feature on or off.

Whenever memory stop is turned on, the

camcorder will stop rewinding or fast

forwarding when the counter reaches

“0:OO:OO~‘. To continue rewinding or fast

forwarding the tape, press

REW

(rewind) or

F.FWD

(fast forward) again.

The time counter is automatically reset to

“0:OO:OO”

whenever a cassette is inserted.

If you rewind a tape farther back than a

counter reading of

“0:0&O@‘,

a minus will

appear in front of the time counter.

38

ProEdit@ Sys em

l Flying Erase Head

l Edit Search

l Audio Dub

l

AN

(Audio and Video) Dub

l Titler

The camcorder

IincOrporates

a complete package of advanced editing features

to make it easy and fun to edit your home videos like a professional. The

major ProEdit@DSystem features

are described here and on the followingpages.

Flying

Erase1

Hlad

*m-w

_---

A separate erase head is mounted on the spinning

headwheel (hence the term “flying”). The flying

erase head allows you to make clean edits without

“glitches” or “rainbow noise”.

The edit-search feature allows you to edit as you

make your recording by using

F.FWD, REW,

and

PLAY

to precisely position the tape while the

camcorder is in record pause.

l

Press and hold

REW

(rewind) to visually search

the recorded tape in reverse.

l

Press and hold

F.FWD

(fast forward) to visually

search forward on the recorded tape.

l

Press and hold

PLAY

to view the recorded tape at

‘*%rormal

speed.

When you release the button, the camcorder will

return to record pause at that point on the tape.

Note: Noise bars may appear during search operation.

39

(i

(i

Audio Dubbing

A V DUB

Button

AV

OUT/IN

Switch

Back of Mono

VCR or Tape Deck White

,.ei

:

Audio Plue ,

Yellow Video Plug

(No connection)

-

1..Y

Video P

(no connectioni

:

-OR-

Laser

Di

Player

or CD

Player

Yellow

ideo Plug

m&ion)

White Audio Plug

/

Audio/Video

Cable

Yellow Video Plug

(No connection)

Note: If the audio source has separate left and right outputs, attach the audio plug to the one

labeled MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you may need a Y-adapter, as shown on page 4,

to record audio from both the left and right channels.

40

To Audio Dub

The audio dub feature lets you record new audio

(sound) on a previously recorded tape without erasing

the original video (picture). The previous audio is

erased and replaced with the new audio.

The audio dub feature increases your editing

flexibility. Video segments can first be assembled

and then a single narration or music background can

be added.

The new audio can be added two different ways.

l You can speak into the camcorder’s built-in

microphone.

l You

can

connect an external sound system to the

white AUDIO jack on the camcorder.

1. Press and hold; the small button on

6. To begin dubbing, start the audio

source and press

RECIPAUSE.

II will disappear from the viewfinder

while you are dubbing.

7. Press

STOPIEJECT

when you are

finished dubbing.

Notes:

If you want to stop dubbing at a

certain point on the tape, turn on memory

stop, and set time counter to

“O:OO:OOM”

at

the point where you want the dubbing to stop.

The camcorder will stop dubbing

automatically when it reaches “0:OO:OOM’.

Remember, if you have dubbed from an

external source

-

put the

AV OUT/IN

switch

in OUT to record from the camcorder.

41

Audio and Video Dubbing

F-==-

=

AV DUB Button

AV

OUTIIN

Switch

Yellow

Jack

White Audio Plug

Audio/Video Yellow

L

Cable Video Plug

I

Back of

VCR or Yellow Video Plug

TV Monitor -OR-

L

1

Back of

--..

--__ --__

stereo --

*-m_

VCR or

TV Monitor

--.

-

Audio Plug

:.

:

White

Jack

Yellow

hdeo

Plug

42

eO

Dubbing (continued)

‘Ihe

audio and video dubbing feature lets you record new

audio (sound) and video (picture) on a previously

rec0rde.d

tape in the camcorder.

The source for the dubbing is the camcorder’s

microphone and camera or a source connected to the

AUDIOIVIDEO jacks on the side of the camcorder.

l

To record from the camcorder’s microphone and

camera, no special connections are required.

l

To record from an external video source (VCR, laser

disc player, etc.), use the audio/video cable that came

packed with the camcorder.

and REW to locate

time.

AIVDUB

II

iewfinder when the

y to begin audio and

Note:

If you

are dubbing from a source

connected

to

theAVOU77IN

jacks, be

sure to start it playing.

A/V DUB

II

7. To begin dubbing, press

RECIPAUSE.

II will disappear from the viewfinder

while you are dubbing.

8.

Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished dubbing.

Notes:

If you want to stop dubbing at a

certain point on the tape, turn on memory stop

and set the time counter to “0:00:00M” at the

point where you want the dubbing to stop.

The camcorder will stop dubbing

automatically when it reaches

“0:OO:OOM”.

Remember, if you have dubbed from an

external source

-

put the A V OUTIIN switch

in OUT to record from the camcorder.

43

Titler

The camcorder’s built-in titler can store two different

mm

a

=

=

=

=

=

==

-

-- --

-se’

=

titles in memory. Either title can be displayed and

r

E

E

--

=-

=

-

=

E&T

recorded at any time.

The built-in character register contains over 45

different characters for creating your titles. Each

title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines.

TITLE SEL

(Also

PI”4

Y

)

POWER in

CAMERA

TITLER

TITLE SEL

-

I

(Also

REW)

I

TITLESEL+

(AlsoFJWD)

EDlT-ADV

(tu”

STOPIEJECT)

(continued on next page)

44

-

..-

.

1. Attach a pow& source to the

ill $vitch between the two

3. Press EDIT-

4

V

(advance) to move

the flashing c

rsoi

to the place you

want to begin

outi

title.

See the “Chart

of

Characters in Titler ‘s

Register” below for the characters

available.

5. After you have selected the first

character, press

EDIT-ALlV

to move

the flashing cursor where you want

your next character to appear.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have

completed the title.

7. Press TITLE SEL if you wish to create

another title on the other title page.

8. When you are finished, press TITLER

to store the title and remove the title

display from the viewfinder.

Important Note:

Remember to remove the

titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal

recording.

ee”““““*-*,

,”

‘:“”

IS-~,,,~“?rur%

‘

.

1

“~~,_

3. Press TITLE SEL

+

or TITLE SEL

-

until the correct character appears.

Notes:

If you want to delete a title,

replace each character with a blank space.

If you want to delete a character, press

TITLE

SEL + or TITLE SEL -until the

blank space appears.

,.I

‘i

ak

of

Chiwatiters

in

Titler%

Register

*

‘-2,

‘ZLj

2

,.*,

ABC'DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRS

TUV'WFY

Z.O..;;

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3

'

.

/

1

f

I-

';

:<>I

(BLANK)

Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder

To record a title on a tape in the camcorder, follow the steps below.

1. Attach a power source to the

camcorder, slide POWER to

CAMERA.

Note:

If

you

want to record the other title

page, press

SEL

to display it in the

viewfinder.

4.

5.

2. Locate the place on the tape where

you want to record the title.

Notes:

If you record a title on a pre-

recorded tape, the audio and video will be

erased where the title is inserted. There

will also be a three-to-four second pause of

blank tape before the existing audio and

video

return.

Audio and video dubbing titles onto

existing tapes will eliminate the pauses of

blank tape.

Details are on pages 42-43.

3. Press TITLER to display the titler

graphics in the viewfinder.

Press

RECIPAUSE

to start recording

the title.

After you have recorded the title for

the desired length of time, press

TITLER to remove titler graphics from

the viewfinder. The camcorder will

now record as normal. If you do not

want to continue recording, press

RECIPAUSE.

Important Note:

Remember to remove the

titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal

recording.

Recording Titles While Copying a Tape from Camcorder to Another VCR

This method of adding titles lets you keep the original tape as it is, and add titles to the

copy you are making on another VCR. Connect your camcorder to a VCR

QS

shown

on pages 52-53.

1. Attach a power source to the

camcorder.

2. Place the tape you want to copy in the

camcorder and place POWER in VCR.

3. Press TITLER to display the title you

want to record. If you want to record

the other title page, press TITLE SEL.

The camcorder will recall the last title

page displayed the next time you press

TITLER.

4. Press TITLER to remove titler

graphics from the viewfinder.

5. Place a blank tape in the VCR, and

place the VCR in record pause.

46

6, Start copying the tape from the

camcorder to the VCR.

Details

for

copying a tape are on pages 52-53.

7. When you see the place on the tape

you want to insert the title, press

TITLER.

Note:

Make sure counter memory is

turned off. Press

DISPLAY

to turn it off.

8. After you have recorded the title for

the desired time, press

TITLER

to stop

recording the title.

9. Stop the camcorder and VCR when

you are finished copying the tape.

Important

Note: Remember to remove the

titler graphics from the viewfinder for normal

playback.

Make a

recordin

4

of

iour

home and

contents to store’in a safe place in case of

Practice

recordi

h&ever

you see a scene

Zoom in on the

r

scenes are well-lit to

reproduction.

Be aware of video and audio backgrounds.

Background details barely noticed while

you are taping may show up as visual

“clutter” on your recording. Background

noises (especially TV sets, radios,

household appliances, traffic sounds, etc.)

can detract from the sound you want to

record.

Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks and

scenic attractions. Recordings are more

interesting if they include people and

details.

“Local color” will give travel

videos lasting appeal. Consider recording

a familiar or landmark scene from an

unfamiliar vantage point for added

interest. Remember to check the lighting

before starting to record.

Try to avoid taping backlit subjects

indoors. Bright light behind your subject

may cause the subject to appear too dark.

Include close-up shots of individuals

when taping family outings or group

functions.

For a different perspective, try kneeling

down (or laying) on the floor when

recording children or pets.

/

To record on a tape in your camcorder from a VCR or TV monitor with

AUDIO OUT

and VIDEO

OUT jacks, you will need the supplied audio/video cable.

@

AV

OUT/IN

Switch

White Audio Plug

Yrllnw

Video

Plun

VCR or

_

___-.

.-__

-

_-

TV Monitor

-OR-

;

White

\

;

Audio Plug

!;

White Audio Plue

‘GE”

69.

___-

-t

I-..

--._

--..--..

Back of

SteRO

VCR or

AUUIO,

Y

rue0

Cable

TV Monitor

/

Yellow Video Plug

48

Installation

0

1

eo cable to the AUDIO 0

2

Attach the yellow plug on the same

end to the VIDEO OUT jack on the

VCR (or TV monitor).

0

3Attach the yellow plug on the other

end of the audio/video cable to the

yellow VIDEO jack and the white

plug to the white AUDIO jack on the

side of the camcorder.

0

4

Place the AV

OUT/IN

switch to IN.

Recording Op

b

ration and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder

1. A.

Camcord

Turn

on the TV and

channel you want to

te you want to copy

qnt

to see what is being

OQ

the TV and tune it to

at you normally use to

2. Press and hold the small button on the

camcorder’s POWER switch while

sliding it to CAMERA.

3. Insert a cassette in the camcorder with

the safety tab intact.

4. Press RECIPAUSE to start the

camcorder recording.

Note: If you are copying a tape, start the

VCR playing the tape.

5. Press RECIPAUSE on the camcorder

when you are finished.

Note: Make sure counter memory is

turned off. Press to turn it off.

.Y

.

.

.

XX~ltio&

The

unautI%ized

recording of

teIevision.programs

‘at&.

other materials may infringe the rights of

other-q.

L

49

REW (Rewind)

PLAY

F.FWD (Fast Forward)

POWER in VCR

Viewfinder Playback

1. Attach a power supply to the

camcorder.

.2.

Press and hold the small

b&G

ok,,,

POWER while sliding it

b

VCR.)

3. Press

STOPlElECT

and

in&ii’The

cassette you want to play back.

Note: The

camcorder can only play back

-

tapes

recorded at SP speed.

4. Press PLAY to begin playback. Adjust

TRACkIlNG

if necessary.

5. Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished.

50

Picture Search

During playback you can visually search

the tape at a higher speed in forward or

reverse.

l

Press and hold F.FWD to search the

l

Press and hold

REW

to search the tape

lIRelease the button to return to normal

\

TRACKING

(Also Power Zoom)

To remove the

TRACKING but

Remove the cassette to reset the

camcorder’s tracking to its preset center,

The TRACKING buttons only affect tape

playback. They have no effect during

recording.

51

I

To connect your camcorder to a TV monitor (or VCR) with AUDIO IN and VIDEO

IN

jacks, you will need the audio/video cable supplied with the camcorder. If your TV is

already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR and watch what

the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

@

AV OUTIZN

Switch

a

White Audio Plug

Yellow

Video

Ply

VCR or

TV Monitor

Back of

Stem20

VCR or

TV Monitor

-OR-

Audio Plug

Yellow

Video

Ph.,

,

hite

din

PIu9

/

White Audio Plug

1

I

1.

.udioiVideo

‘rhlr

Yellow Video

Plug

White

AUDIO

Jack

Caution: The unauthorized recording of

television’progrm.,and

o&er,materials

may infringe the rights of others.

52

@

Attach the wh te

plug

on one end of

b

0

2Attach the yellow plug on the same

the

audiofvide,

cable to the AUDIO

end of the audio/video cable to the

IN jack on

the,W,or

VCR. VIDEO IN jack on the TV or VCR.

0

3

IN jacks, attach the Attach the yellow plug on the other

MONO.

If one of

end of the audio/video cable to the

yellow VIDEO jack and the white

plug to the white AUDIO jack on the

side of the camcorder.

0

4

Place the AV

OUTIIN

switch/to OUT.

i

_”

Tapes on a VCR

_J

1. A. Camcorder c

0

n&ted

directly to

TV monitor:

jTu$

on the TV and

tune it to its

videQ

input channel.

2. Press and hold t

e

$a11

button on the

camcorder’s PO

sliding it to VCR. Insert the cassette

you want to playback (or copy).

Note: The

camcorder can only play back

tapes recorded at the SP speed.

3. Press PLAY on the camcorder. To

copy what the camcorder is playing,

place a blank cassette in the VCR and

start the VCR recording. Adjust the

tracking on the camcorder if necessary.

Details are on page 51.

l During playback, use the playback

features

described on page 51.

4.

Press

STOPJEJECT

when you are

finished.

Watching What Ithe’Capcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV ‘*Y-F-‘,

1. A. Camcorder c4

nn&ted

directly to

TV: Turn on the

$V,

and tune it to

its video inpu

k

chpnnel.

B. Camcorder c

nne$ted

to VCR that

is already co

necfed

to TV: Turn

on VCR and

i

lack

it in the “line” or

“camera” mo

e.

(If

your VCR does

not have a

“ii

e”

br

“camer$‘.+..

mode, consul

the!

VCk

owner’?

manual.) Op

:

normally do t

rat{~

the ?‘V as you

set

the’ signal

coming from he

VCR.

2. Press and hold the small button on the

camcorder’s POWER switch while

sliding it to CAMERA. Insert the

cassette you want to record on.

Note:

When the camcorder is used as a

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

3. Press the camcorder’s

RECIPAUSE

butt&

to begin recording. You can

watch what the camcorder is seeing or

recording on the TV screen.

I53

I’

1To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio and video input jacks, you will need

Ian optional RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable.

I

;

!

Optional

300/75

ohm

Transformer

. ,

I

”

(such as 193983)

@AVO(ITIINSwitch

-

----__

t

‘I,

1

Optional ’

Transf

Optional Coaxial RF Cable

(such as

AHO65G

or

AH066G)

TO TV

0

1

Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. If you are going to leave

the RF adapter connected to the TV,

connect the antenna to the RF output

adapter.

A.If

antenna is round 75-ohm cable,

connect it to IN FROM ANT

connector on RF output adapter.

B. If antenna is flat twin-lead,

connect flat-lead connectors to

screw terminals on optional 300-

75 ohm transformer. Then

connect transformer to IN

FROM

ANT connector on RF output

adapter.

54

0

2

Attach one end of coaxial RF cable

to OUT TO TV connector on RF

adapter, and attach other end of the

cable to VHF input on TV as shown.

Note: If TV has screw terminals, you

may need an optional 75-to-300 ohm

transformer, such as AH01 1.

0

3 Attach RF output adapter’s yellow

plug to the

VIDEO

jack, small plug

to the RF DC OUT jack, and white

plug to the AUDIO jack on the side

of the camcorder.

0

4

Place the AV

OUTIIN

switch to

OUT.

Playback Ope t&n

r,

5. Press

PLAY

on the camcorder. Adjust

1. Set the

channe

selector switch on the tracking on the camcorder, if

RF output

ada

ter

\,o

CH3

or CH4.

necessary.

Details are on page 51.

2. Turn on the T

i

and

tun’e

it to the same l During playback, use the playback

channel (3 or 4

yob

selected with the

features

described on page 51,

channel select

ci r

&itch

on the RF 6. Press STOP/EJECT on the camcorder

output adapter.1

when you are finished playing back the

3. Press and hold the

#mall

button on the

tape.

camcorder‘s P W&R

stiitch

while

P

sliding it to V

F.

Watch What

tv

Camc?order is Seeing or Recording on the TV

-I

7J

l.Tumonthe

1

and

tune it to channel

3 or 4 (the sam

chinne!

you selected

with the

charm 1 selector switch on the

9

RF output adap er).

3. Press the camcorder’s RECIPAUSE

button to begin recording. You can

watch what the camcorder is seeing

or recording on the TV screen.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

Note to Cable-h

~nstah

er:

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article

820-40 of the $atio@al Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code,

Part I), that proGde$ guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the

cable ground

&all

+

co+xc~ed

Cb@e

grounding system of the building as close to the

point of cable entry

u

prMica1.

55

The color enhancement light helps create brighter, sharper pictures.

j

Light

/:

,

To Use the Color Enhancement Light

1. Attach the rechargeable battery or

AC adapter/charger to power the

camcorder.

2. Press and hold the small button on

POWER and place it in CAMERA.

3. Select a position for the LIGHT

AUTOIOFFION switch.

l Place in AUTO to have the light

automatically turn on when the

camcorder is aimed at a dark object

and turn off when aimed at a bright

object. There must be a cassette in

the camcorder for the AUTO feature

to operate.

l Place in ON to have the light turn on

whenever POWER is in CAMERA.

l

Place in OFF to turn off the light.

If the camcorder is left in record pause

for more than five minutes, the power

and light automatically turn off. Press

RECIPAUSE

to turn camcorder back on.

56

Notes: Turn on the light only when you need

it. The power consumption

of the light is

approximately two-thirds that of the

camcorder. When the light is on, the

operation time of the rechargeable battery is

reduced.

Avoid bumping or shaking the light when in

use. The light’s bulb is sensitive when hot

and may bum out.

Do not allow water to drop on the light when

in operation.

Removing and

Rep1

: Case

To Remove and Redlack L

light.

3. Press front of case

to

light.

ul(ion

pl+in

e

rc

4

Lower&ok

-

ht Case

Id

hold

Notes:

Do not touch the bulb with your

.g

it.

fingers. It may shorten its service life.

;

the

Make sure the front case of the light is

:flection

properly attached after removing it or

>k

to the

replacing a bulb.

When replacing the bulb, only use #221

I1

1 to

reduce the risk of fire and other hazards.

See the installation instructions packed with

the replacement bulb when replacing the bulb.

Use

&ily

bulb x221 111 when

the

bulb to

redu@e

;tlie risk of

er hazards,

‘,

‘,

57

The 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.

Cautions: When carrying the camcorder with the shoulder strap, place the

viewfinder in

its

original position. This

helps

prevent

possible damage to the

viewfinder

fkorn

bumping against

yourhody

as you move.,

’

“~,

Make sure the

d~-&&&f-&

?$&&&

9‘

(3.

your cYatlicotier.

,,

i

,

Is

To Attach the Shoulder Strap

1. Unfasten one end of the shoulder strap from the buckle. Make sure you leave the

buckle on the strap.

2. Thread one end of the shoulder strap through one of the shoulder strap rings as

shown below in diagrams A and B.

Shoulder Strap Rings

3. Thread the strap back into the buckle as

shown below.

Pull on the strap and make

sure it is fastened correctly and tightly before using it to support your camcorder.

4. Repeat steps l-3 to attach the other end of the shoulder strap.

58

other countries.

Carry your camcorder in a carrying case

when traveling. See page 2 for a specially

designed case. An ordinary suitcase or

carry bag does not offer the protection

your camcorder needs. Treat your

camcorder as carry-on luggage to protect

it from rough handling.

camcorder and a

Store your cassettes vertically in their

protective cases at normal room

temperature.

accidental erasur

Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes

in a car or outdoors for an extended

period. Excessive heat or cold may

damage them.

59

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 and

playback heads and cassettes.

Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products such as suntan

lotion, as it may damage the finish.

Do not

touch the lens with your fingers!

The oil from your skin may damage the

lens. To clean the lens, blow it with a

blower brush, and gently wipe it with a

lens-cleaning tissue and commercially

prepared cleaning solution designed for

use on camera lens. Improper cleaning

may scratch the lens.

To clean the camcorder’s exterior,

remove any power source. Gently wipe

the camcorder with a clean soft cloth.

Use of strong or abrasive cleaning

products, such as those containing

alcohol or benzine, may damage the

camcorder.

The camcorder can 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

-22QF

(-3O*C)

or

above

149*F

(65X).

Do not

aim

your

camcorder at the sun or

other bright objects or leave your

camcorder in direct sunlight. Doing so

could permanently damage the

camcorder’s internal parts.

Avoid

operating your camcorder after

moving it from a cold location to a warm

location. Moisture may cause the tape to

stick to the headwheel and damage the

headwheel or tape. Give the camcorder 2

to 3 hours to reach a stable temperature

before inserting a cassette.

Do not

operate or leave your camcorder

in extremely humid environments.

Do

not

operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below

40*F

(4QC)

or above

95F

(35*C).

Do not

expose the camcorder or

adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If

either component becomes wet, turn

off

the power and take the unit to an

Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter.

Retain the original carton for future

storage or shipping purposes.

When the camcorder is not in use, always

remove the cassette and AC adapter/

charger or battery.

Always replace the lens cap on the lens

when the camcorder is not in use.

60

Camera Section

Image Sensor:

l/3”

high/resolution,

solid state CCD Imager

Tripod Mount: One

l/4”

x 20 threaded

Lens: f1.8

12: 1

(5-60mm)

Diameter: 46 mm

tested and found to

15 of the FCC Rules.

and used in

actor

communications.

l Reorient or relo

l Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Alterations or modifications carried out

without appropriate authorization may

invalidate the user’s FCC right to operate the

equipment.

61

What your warranty covers:

l Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

l

Ninety days for labor charges.

l One year for parts.

The warranty period for rental units

begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

l Pay any Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter the labor charges to repair

your camcorder.

l Pay any Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter for the new or, at our

option, refurbished replacement parts

required to repair your camcorder.

How you get service:

l Check with your RCA Camcorder

Dealer or call l-800-336-1900 for the

Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter nearest you. State that you

have an RCA camcorder.

If an Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter is conveniently near you:

l Take your camcorder to the Authorized

RCA Camcorder Servicenter of your

choice.

l Show the service center representative

your sales receipt or other evidence of

purchase date.

l Pick up your camcorder when repairs

are completed.

If an Authorized RCA Camcorder

Se&center is not located conveniently

near you:

l Pack the camcorder so that it will not

be damaged during shipping.

(We recommend

using the original

carton and packing materials.) Include

any cables and other accessories

originally furnished with the

camcorder.

62

l Include in the camcorder carton

(1) a

copy

of your sales receipt or other

evidence of purchase date, (2) your

name and address, and (3) a brief

description of the problem.

l Ship the camcorder to an Authorized

RCA Camcorder Servicenter.

l

Pay any charges billed to you by the

Servicenter for service not covered by

the warranty.

What

your

warranty

does not

cover:

l Customer instruction. (Your owner’s

manual clearly describes how to install,

adjust, and operate your camcorder.

Any additional information should be

obtained from your dealer.)

l

Installation and related adjustments.

l

Cleaning of video/audio heads.

l Damage from misuse or neglect.

l Battery for clock or other features.

l A camcorder that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

l

A camcorder purchased or serviced

outside the USA.

Product Registration:

l Please complete and mail the product

registration card

packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary.

The return of the card is not required

for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

l This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you also may have other

rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your camcorder

outside the United States:

l This warranty does not apply. See your

dealer for details.

Troubles some

without the he

Before you cal

Servicenter, lo

perform the

sil

No Power

(POWER

Indic

Will Not Come

Will Not Recor

Play Back

Will Not Play

1

Will Not Recor

No Picture in

Viewfinder

Tape Does Not

or Fast Forwal

neS

are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct

of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies.

lr

tgke

your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder

be)ow

for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then

Ile

Checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

br

4

)r

:k

ewhd

Cheeks and Adjustments

I

l

If using the rechargeable battery, it may need

recharging.

l

If using the AC adapter/charger, make sure it is

plugged into a working AC outlet.

l

Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder.

l

Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.

l

The cassette tape is broken

-

try another cassette.

l

You have reached the end of the cassette

-

try

rewinding it.

l

Moisture condensation may cause the tape to stick to

the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

Give the camcorder 2 to 3 hours to reach a stable

temperature before re-inserting a cassette.

l

POWER

switch must be in

VCR.

l

Safety tab has been removed from

cassette.

See page 22.

l

POWER

switch must be in

CAMERA.

l

AV

OUT/IN

switch must be in

OUT

to record from

the camcorder.

l

Make sure the lens cap has been removed.

l

Make sure titler graphics do not appear in viewfinder.

.rfess

TITLER

to remove them.

‘,

A~

(continued on next page)

63

i

‘Ikouble

Tape Stops During

Rewind or Fast

Forward

Checks and Adjustments

I

l The time counter’s memory-stop feature may be

turned on. When an

“izf’

appears behind the

time-

counter display, the camcorder will stop

rewinding

or

fast-forwarding when the counter reads

“~:~~:~&+f”.

Press the REW (rewind) or

F.FWD

(fast forward)

button again to continue, or press DISPLAY

to

turn

off memory stop.

Camcorder Remains

in Play Pause

Poor Picture Quality

During Recording

Viewfinder Displays are l Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are

out of Focus

on page 26.

Poor Auto-Focus

Operation

l Make sure FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder.

Press both

FOCUS

buttons together to turn on auto

focus.

Details are on page 32.

l Subject may be too dark or behind glass. Auto-focus

system may not work under these conditions. Focus

manually. Details are on pages 32-33.

l

Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.

l Viewfinder eyepiece focus may be adjusted

incorrectly. Details are on pages 26-27.

l Camcorder is in macro-focus mode. Press and hold

the power zoom button

“T’

to release macro-focus.

Poor Picture Quality

During Playback

l Press

RECIPAUSE

to return to normal playback.

l There is insufficient light. Add more light.

l Make sure FOCUS does not appear in the viewfinder.

Press both

FOCUS

buttons together to turn on auto

focus.

Details are on page 32.

l

Use the color enhancement light to add more light.

Details are on pages 56-57.

-

l Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.

If the picture contains black-and-white streaks, press

one of the

TRACKING

buttons to correct.

l Camcorder only has one speed (SP). If the tape was

recorded on a different VCR at a different speed, it

cannot be played back in this camcorder.

64

I

wuble

1 T

)

Checks and Adjustments

1III

Recorded Audio

i

’

Too

“1

l Subject may have been too far from the camcorder.

LOW

INDEX Indicator

I

Date and Time (o Date)

Were Recorded o the

Tape

1

Picture Appears rainy

c

,

Picture Appears

ith

Black Bars

Date and Time A pear

Incorrect

d

.1-

Camcorder Does

Power Up and/or

Function Buttons

Inoperative.

?

l

POWER

switch must be in

CAMERA.

l Date and time (or date) will be recorded on the tape

whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Press

DATE/TIME to remove them from the viewfinder

when recording.

l Make sure digital zooming mode is not selected.

Details on pages 34-35.

l Make sure

16X9

mode is not selected. Details are on

page 36.

l

Make sure the date and time have been

set. Details

on page 30.

l The camcorder’s internal clock battery may need

recharging.

Details on page 31.

l Remove the power source.

After one minute, push the

RESET

switch gently using a

non-metallic pointed item, such

as a toothpick, until you feel a

click. Since this erases the date,

time, and other customer

preferred features, they will

need to be reset.

65

I

16x9 Indicator ........................................28,36

16x9 Mode ..................................................36

A.DUB

Indicator.. ..............................28,41,43

AIV DUB

Indicator..

...............................28.43

Accessories, Included.. ................................

IO

Accessories, Optional ................................2-9

Accessory Lens, Attaching ..........................

.5

Accessory Order Form...............................7-9

Adapter/Charger,

Safety Instructions .......... iii

Adapter/Charger, Using

.........................11,16

Adjustments and Checks........................63-65

AE (Auto Exposure) Display.. ................24,28

Attaching

the Battery ....................

.

....... .11,18

Attaching the

Shoulder Strap..

....................58

Audio

Dubbing

......................................40-41

AUDIO/VIDEO

Jacks..

.........

14,40-41,42-43,48-49,52-53,54

AudiofVideo

Dubbing

...........................42-43

AUTO

Date Display......................... .28-29,31

Auto Focus ..................................................32

AV (Audio/Video)

OUTIIN

Switch .......

.14,40-41,42-43,48-49,52-53,54

AVDUB

Button.. .............................. .14,41,43

BATTERY Eject Lever..

......................... .15,18

Battery

Care

and

Storage

............................19

Battery

Charging..

...................................... .17

Battery

Level Indicator..

.................. .20,28-29

Battery Safety

Precautions..

........................19

Battery,

Attaching..

.....................................18

Battery,

Clock

.............................................31

Battery,

Rechargeable..

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

l&17-20

BRIGHT

Control ....................................15,27

Bulb

Replacement,Video

Light..

.................S7

Camcorder Operating

Controls.. ............14-15

Camcorder, Powering

............................16-21

Camcorder, Recording On..

...................48-49

Camcorder, Unpacking

...............................10

Car Cord, Optional...................................3,20

Card, Registration

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

.1

Care

and Maintenance.. ...............................60

Care

and

Storage,

Battery ...........................19

Care

and

Storage,

Cassette..........................23

Cassette

Door..

..................................12,15,23

Cassette Tips .............................................. .59

Cassette,

Inserting

and

Removing..

....... .12,23

Cassettes,

Video..

...................................22-23

Charging

the Battery.. .................................17

Chart

of Characters

.....................................45

Cleaning

the

Viewfinder..

...........................27

Checks

and Adjustments.. ......................63-65

66

Clock

Battery,

Charging

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

.3l

Contents ........................................................

1

Copying Tapes.. .......................... .48-49,52-53

Correcting the Date and Time

..................... 30

Date and Time Displays ............. .28-29.30-3

I

Date and Time

Recording

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

.3

1

DATEITIME

Button ......................... .14,30-31

DCIN9.6VJack..

............................. .11,15,16

Design Specifications

................................. .61

DIGITAL

ZOOM Button............. .14,28,35,36

DISPLAY

Button .............................. .14,29,38

Dubbing

................................................ .40-43

Edit Search.

................................................ .39

EDITk4DV

Button .........................

.14&l-45

Electronic Indexing

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

.2s

Erase Protection

......................................... .22

Eyepiece

Focus Control ................... .12,14,26

F.FWD

Button.. ............ .14,24,38,39,41,43,51

FADE

Button.. .................................. .14,28,37

Fade Indicators..

.................................... .28,37

Fading

......................................................... 37

Fast Forward

Indicator

(b

b)

..................... .28

First-Time Operation .............................

lo-15

Flying

Erase

Head..

.................................... .39

FOCUS

AUTOIMAN

Buttons..

...

,14,28,32,33

FOCUS

Control.. ................................... .15,27

FOCUS Indicator..

............................28,32-33

Focusing..

.............................................. .32-33

Handstrap .............................................. .12,15

LZOOM

Indicator.. ................................ .28,35

Important Safeguards

............................. iv-vii

INDEX

Indicator .............................. .25,28-29

Indexing, Electronic..

................................. .25

Information

to User.. .................................. .61

INST.

ZOOM Button ........................ .14,28,35

Lens

Cap Holder ................................... .12,15

Lens

Cap,

Remove

..................................... .12

Lens Hood..

............................................. .5,14

Lens

Hood,

Removing

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

.5

LIGHTAUTOIOFFION

Switch..

.......... .14,56

Light

Bulb,

Replacing..

.............................. .57

Light, Built-in

.................................. .14,56-57

Limited

Warranty.. ..................................... .62

Macro Focus.............................................. ..3 3

Maintenance and Care................................ .60

Manual Focus..............................................33

Memory Stop.. ....................................... .28,38

Microphone ........................................... .14,24

NO

TAPE

Indicator.. ............................. .28-29

Operating

Controls,

Camcorder..

.......... .14-15

(continued on next page)

Operation, First-T’me ............................

lo-15

Optional

Accesso

es

~

.................................2-9

Optional DC Car rd .............................3,21

Order Form,

Acce series

...........................7-9

Pause

Indicator

(

rt

). ....

. +.

....................28,41,43

Picture

Search ............

,I..

.............................51

PLAY Button

.......

...

.13,14,39,41,43,50,53,55

Playback on a TV

ith

AUDIO/VIDEO N Jacks..

................. .S2-53

Playback on a TV

ithput

Audio/Video In uts

.i.. ....................... .54-55

Playback, First..

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

,:

.12

Playback,

Viewfin

er

..,

...............................50

POWER (CAME

IOkFlVCR)

Switch.

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

.q

12,18,24,30-31,41,43,

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

44-46,49,50,53,55,56

Powering Your

mcorder

Y

.............. .11,16-21

Problem Solving ........

,

..........................63-65

Product

Registrati

n..

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

i

ProEdit@

Feature

......;....... ...................39-46

Program AE

(Aut

Exposure).

....................24

Quick Review..

1

.... .......................................24

REC Indicator.. ...........

,

..........................13,28

RECIPAUSE

Butt n

...............13,15,

8,41,43,46,49,61,53,55,56

Rechargeable

Batt ry

..

.

..........................17-20

Recording on the amcorder..

.............. .48-49

Recording Speed .......

,L

...............................22

Recording the Dat and Time

.....................31

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

.47

Recording,

First

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

12

Registration Card

i

......

:

,,

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

i

Removing Lens

Hod ..................................

.5

Removing

the Bat ery ..............................18

Replacing Bulb

::.

o

Video Light

...................57

RESET Button. ........

..(‘.

.......................... 14,38

RESET Switch..

...........................................65

REVIEW Button

..

......

,

........................... 14,24

REW (Rewind)

Button ...................13,14,24,39,30,41,43,51

Rewind Indicator

1’4

4

)

..............................28

RF DC

OUT Jack .......

,

...........................14,54

RF Output Adapter

,I..

..... .....................4,54-55

Safeguards, Important

,

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

iv-vii

Safety Instructions for AC ii,

...

Adapter/Charg

r

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

.:......?.

......

iii

Safety Precaution ...

......

q..............................l-

II

Safety Precautions,, Battery.. .......................19

Safety Tab ..................

#.

...............................22

Set

the Date

and Time..

.............................. .30

Shoulder

Strap Attachment

Rings..

....... .15,58

Shoulder

Strap,

Attaching..

........................ .58

Solving Problems..

.................................63-65

SP

(Standard Play)

Speed .......................... .22

Specifications..

............................................61

Stop Action Pause ......................................

.5 1

STOPIEJECT

Button

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

.12,13,14,20,23,24,30,38,41,43,50

Tab, Safety ..................................................22

Table of

Contents.........................................

.l

TAPE Indicator

......................................28-29

TAPE END Indicator

............................ .28-29

Tape Copying ..............................48-49,52-53

Tape

Positioning

.........................................24

Tilt Adjustment ...........................................27

Time and

Date Display............... .28-29,30-31

Time and Date Recording

...........................31

Time Counter

.........................................28,38

Time Remaining

Display................. .25,28-29

Tips Traveling

.............................................59

Tips, Cassette ..............................................59

Tips, Recording

...........................................47

TITLE SEL

Button .......

.

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

.14&l-46

TITLE SEL

+

and

-

Buttons ............ .14,44-45

TITLER

Button ..................................

14&l-46

Titler

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

.44-46

TRACKING (Also Power Zoom)

Buttons.. ..............................................15,51

Traveling Tips..

...........................................59

Tripod,

Using

................................................6

Trouble Checks..

....................................63-65

Unpacking

the

Camcorder

......................... .10

Using a Tripod

.............................................. 6

Using Adapter/Charger

............................... 16

Using the Rechargeable Battery

........... .17-20

Video Cassettes

......................................22-23

Video Light..

..........................................56-57

VIDEO/AUDIO

Jacks..

......... 14,40-41,42-43,48-49,52-53,54

Viewfinder..

............................12,14,26-27,50

Viewfinder Playback.

..................................50

Warranty,

Limited..

.....................................62

Zh4:2

(Digital

Zoom)

Indicator..

........... .28,35

ZOOM

Indicator..

...................................28,35

Zoom (T and W) Buttons

....................... 15,34

Zoom

Level

Control.. ..................................34

Zoom Level Indicator

............................ .28,34

Zooming..

...............................................34-35

67

For your nearest Home

Entertainment Dealer

or Authorized Servicenter

call toll-free in the U.S.A.

l-800-336-1900

Canadian Consumers

-

Your toll-free numbers are:

English: l-800-522-0338

French: l-800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please

contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter

from the yellow pages. Please do not send

any products to the Indianapolis address listed

in this manual or on the carton. This will only

add delays in service for your product.

Thomson Consumer Electronics

6@OJV

Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206

O1994 Thomson Consumer Electronics,

Inc.

Trademark(s)@ Registered

Mama(s) Registrada(s)

Printed

in

Japan

Part Number

94-CC543-1

QR10494