RCA Camcorder CC634 User Guide

CC6 3 4

USER‘S

GUIDE

C A M C O R D E R

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Assistance

We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty............800-283-6503 (pages 78-79)

Customer Service...........................................800-336-1900 (page 77)

Accessories...............................................800-338-0376 (pages 64-69)

Table of Contents

• Play Back Your Recording................8

• Turn off the Camcorder.....................8

Safety Information ..............................i

Product Registration...........................i

Table of Contents ............................1-2

• Review Camcorder’s

Operating Controls.....................9-10

Powering Your Camcorder

First-Time Operation

• Using Adapter/Charger....................11

• Using Rechargeable Battery.......12-14

• Using Optional Car Cord Adapter...15

• Assistance..........................................3

• Unpack Camcorder & Accessories....3

• Attach the Adapter/Charger...............4

• Insert a Tape ......................................4

• Open Lens Cover...............................5

• Adjust Handstrap...............................5

• Turn on Camcorder............................5

• Select a Recording Speed ..................6

• Set the Scene Select AE Dial .............7

Remote Control

• Buttons .......................................16-17

• Install Battery Cell...........................18

• Remote Sensor.................................18

Traveling Tips...................................19

• Adjust Viewfinder and

Video Cassettes............................20-21

Eyepiece Focus Control...................7

• Start and Stop Recording...................8

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Table of Contents

Recording

• Animation and Time-Lapse

Recording (Remote Only)........50-51

• Make a Recording ......................22-23

• Recording Tips ................................24

• Viewfinder.......................................25

• Viewfinder Displays...................26-29

• Tally Light.......................................30

• Microphone......................................30

• Flying Erase Head ...........................30

• Electronic Indexing .........................30

• Auto Head Cleaner ..........................31

• Quick Review ..................................31

• Camera Edit.....................................31

• Tape Positioning..............................31

• Time Counter With Memory Stop...32

• Tape Time-Remaining Display .......33

• Zooming ..........................................34

• Scene Select AE Dial .......................35

• White Balance .................................36

• MODE Button..................................37

• Fading In and Out............................38

• 16X9 Mode......................................39

• Focusing (Auto and Manual) .....40-41

• Exposure Control (Iris)....................42

• Self-Timer (Remote Only) ..............43

• Titler...........................................44-45

• Date and Time Display

• Audio Dubbing (Remote Only).......52

• Edit Insert (Remote Only) ...............53

• Built-in Color Enhancement

Light .........................................54-55

• Attaching the Shoulder Strap...........56

Playback

• Viewfinder Playback .......................57

• Visual Searching..............................57

• Stop-Action Pause ...........................57

• Tracking...........................................57

• Using the Cassette Adapter ........58-59

• Playback on TV (or VCR) With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks .........60-61

• Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs..................62-63

Optional Accessories...................64-69

• Accessory Order Form ...............67-69

Trouble Checks ...........................70-73

Care and Maintenance ...............74-75

Specifications ....................................76

Customer Assistance and Service ...77

Limited Warranty.......................78-79

Index (Alphabetical) ...................80-81

• Install the Clock Cell....................46

• Set the Date and Time..................47

• Select the Date, Time, or

Title to Record.......................48-49

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First-Time Operation

This section describes only the basic steps necessary to set up your camcorder to

record. Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

The toll-free numbers are available to help you with any problem you may encounter.

Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . .800-283-6503

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376

1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.

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

your camcorder.

• The items shown below are packed with your camcorder. If any are

missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

WARNING: NICKEL

START/STOP

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

CADMIUM BATTERY

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

STOP

REW

MUST BE RECYCLED

OR DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

INSERT

A.DUB

Remote Control

Part No. 221125

Model CC634

Rechargeable 6-Volt Battery

Part No. FB1260

Your camcorder may look slightly different

from the one shown in this manual.

Caution:

Do not use this

adapter/charger

for any purpose

other than

Cassette Adapter

Battery

(Size "AA" 1.5 Volt)

Cassette Adapter

Part No. 232845

charging the

FB1260 or

AC Adapter/Charger

Part No. 221400

and Power Connector

Part No. 220389

FB120 battery

pack or supply-

ing power to

the camcorder.

Shoulder Strap

Part No. ACS091

Clock and Remote Cells

3-Volt Micro Lithium Cells

– such as CR2025 – are

available from most local

drug stores and camera

shops. Use of other cells

present a risk of fire or

explosion.

Cautions: Lithium cell batteries. Must be disposed of properly. Never

handle punctured or leaking cells. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.

If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

The lithium cells used in these devices may explode resulting in a fire or

chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +

and – sides of the cell.

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First-Time Operation

To AC 100-

240V, 50/60 Hz

Adapter/

Charger

Reference Marks

–

POWER

CHG

END REFRESH

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

POWER

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Indicator

DC OUT Jack

Power Connector

C. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

an operating outlet. The adapter/

charger’s POWER indicator will

light.

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

A. Connect the power connector’s

small plug into the DC OUT jack

on the adapter/charger.

3. Insert a tape.

• Slide EJECT.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

B. Align the reference mark on the

power connector with the mark on

the camcorder. Hold the top of the

power connector flush against the

back of the camcorder, and press

the bottom of the power connector

down until it locks into place.

• Insert the cassette with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape window

facing out.

• Press on the area labeled PUSH until

the cassette door locks into place.

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First-Time Operation

EJECT Button

EJECT

Tape Wheel

LENS

COVER

Control

PUSH

Here to

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

TRACKING

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

Tape Window

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Handstrap Flap

POWER Switch and

Indicator

Handstrap Velcro Strip

(Under Flap)

4. Slide LENS COVER control 6. Place POWER (CAMERA/

to open lens cover.

OFF/VCR) switch in

CAMERA.

• The power indicator will light and

the camcorder will enter record

PAUSE

5. Adjust the handstrap to fit

your hand.

pause.

appears in the

• Lift the flap on the handstrap and

separate the velcro strip.

viewfinder when the camcorder is in

record pause.

• Insert your hand, adjust the strap

to fit snugly, refasten the strap,

and close the flap.

• The position of this switch tells the

camcorder whether you want to

record (CAMERA), turn the power

off (OFF), or play back tapes (VCR).

• The camcorder will automatically

turn off if it remains in record pause

for five minutes. Place POWER in

OFF and then back in CAMERA.

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First-Time Operation

SP•SLP/T20•30•40

Switch

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

TRACKING

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

7. Select a recording speed and tape length using

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch.

• Select T20 SLP if you are using a

tape with 20 minutes or less

recording time and want to record in

SLP speed.

Select SP or SLP recording speed.

• SP – Standard play provides the best

picture, but the shortest recording

time (20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

• SLP – Extended play provides three

times the recording time as SP

(60 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

SLP has slightly more picture noise

in normal playback.

• Select T30 SLP if you are using a

tape with 30 minutes recording time

and want to record in SLP speed.

Set the length of the tape you are using

so the camcorder can correctly

calculate the recording time remaining

on the tape.

• Select T40 SP if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

Repeatedly press the SP•SLP/

T20•30•40 switch.

• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape

with 20 minutes or less recording

time and want to record in SP speed.

• Select T40 SLP if you are using a

tape with 40 minutes recording time

and want to record in SLP speed.

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First-Time Operation

Electronic Viewfinder

Eyepiece Focus Control

FULL

AUT

MODE

Scene Select AE Dial

8. Set the scene select AE dial to

AUTO.

9. Adjust the viewfinder and

eyepiece focus control.

• Pull out and rotate the viewfinder

into a comfortable operating

position.

• This places the camcorder in the

AUTO mode. FULL AUTO will

appear in the side display panel.

• In the AUTO mode, the fade, 16X9,

manual focus, exposure, display, and

titler controls will not operate.

• Turn the eyepiece focus control to

adjust the focus of the viewfinder for

your vision.

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First-Time Operation

REW Button

STOP Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

PLAY/PAUSE

–

Button

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Thumb Trigger

POWER (VCR/OFF/CAMERA) Switch

Power Indicator

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to play back

the tape in the viewfinder.

10. Start and stop recording.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. REC

• Press STOP when you are finished

appears in the viewfinder, and the

tally light will light when the

camcorder is recording.

playing back the tape.

• Details on viewfinder playback are

on page 57.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

again to stop recording. The

camcorder is now in the record-

PAUSE

12. Place the POWER switch in

OFF to turn off the camcorder.

The power indicator will turn off.

pause mode (

appears in

the viewfinder).

11. Play back what you have

recorded.

• Place the POWER switch in VCR.

• Press REW to rewind the tape.

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First-Time Operation

13. Review camcorder’s operating controls.

Power Zoom Lever

“W” - Wide Angle

“T” - Telephoto

Electronic Viewfinder

Microphone

Built-in Color Enhancement Light

Eyepiece Focus Control

Eyepiece

Lens

EJECT Button

LENS COVER

Control

Cassette Door

PUSH here to close.

Remote

Control

Sensor

MODE

LIGHT OFF•AUTO•

ON Switch

Scene Select AE Dial

Tally Light

Display Panel

F1 Button

MODE Button

F2 Button

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First-Time Operation

13. Review camcorder’s operating controls. (continued)

DATE/TIME/CHAR + and – Buttons

(Also TRACKING Buttons)

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Button

(Also COUNTER R/M Button)

SET Button

SP-SLP/T20•30•40 DATE/TIME/CHAR

SET

COUNTER R/M

TRACKING

MAN.W.BAL (Manual

White Balance)

MAN.W.BAL

EDIT

–

REW

STOP PLAY/PAUSE

PLAY/PAUSE Button

STOP Button

FF Button

(Also EDIT SEARCH + Button)

REW Button

(Also EDIT SEARCH – Button)

B (Bright) and C (Color)

Controls on Bottom of

Viewfinder

See Trouble Checks for

details.

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

TRACKING

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Clock Cell

Compartment

REW

–

Attach Battery or

Power Connector

for AC Adapter/

Charger Here

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

Shoulder Strap

DC OUT

Attachment Ring

BATT. RELEASE

Handstrap

VIDEO

BATT. RELEASE Button

Thumb Trigger

POWER Switch and Indicator

AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and

VIDEO Jacks

(Under Small Cover)

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Adapter/Charger to Power Your Camcorder

The power connector attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your camcorder

directly from standard household power. The adapter/charger operates on 100-240

volts, 50/60 Hz, so it can be used virtually anywhere in the world to power the

camcorder or recharge the battery.

To AC 100-240V,

50/60 Hz

Power Connector

–

POWER

CHG

END REFRESH

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

POWER

VIDEO

Indicator

DC OUT Jack

BATT. RELEASE Button

Attach Adapter/Charger

Remove Adapter/Charger

1. Plug power connector’s plug into DC

1. Unplug the adapter/charger from the

wall outlet.

OUT jack on adapter/charger.

2. Align the reference mark on the power

connector with the mark on the

2. Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on

the camcorder while removing the

power connector.

camcorder. Hold the top of the power

connector flush against the back of the

camcorder, and press the bottom of

the power connector onto the

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

camcorder until it locks into place.

An optional plug adapter may be required

in some countries.

3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60Hz).

4. If the adapter/charger is properly

connected, its POWER indicator will

light.

Optional AC

Plug Adapter

AC Plug

AC 100-240V

1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

the AC plug adapter.

Caution: Do not use this

adapter/charger for any other purpose

other than charging the FB1260 or

FB120 battery pack or supplying

power to the camcorder.

2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the

AC outlet.

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Powering Your Camcorder

Charging the Battery

CHG

Indicator

Caution

Hold Battery

Flush and

Slide

When a battery

is attached to

the adapter/

charger, do not

turn them

Reference Marks

POWER

To AC Wall

Outlet 100-240

Volts, 50/60 Hz.

Indicator

END

upside down.

The battery may

fall off and be

damaged or

Indicator

POWER

CHG

END REFRESH

REFRESH

Button

cause injury.

REFRESH

Indicator

Adapter/Charger

To Charge the Battery

Use the REFRESH Button

If the power connector is attached to the

DC OUT jack on the adapter/charger,

remove its plug.

1. Align reference mark on battery with

mark on adapter/charger.

The battery will provide increased

operation time if you “refresh” it after

five chargings. The refresh feature

“refreshes” the battery by completely

discharging it.

2. Hold the battery flush against the

adapter/charger and slide it in the

direction of the arrow.

1. Attach battery to adapter/charger.

2. Press REFRESH. The REFRESH

indicator will light and the battery will

begin discharging.

3. Plug adapter/charger into nearest AC

outlet (100-240V, 50/60Hz).

3. When discharging is completed, the

REFRESH indicator will turn off, and

the CHG indicator will light. The

battery will then charge.

4. If the battery is properly connected, the

adapter/charger’s CHG (charge)

indicator will light.

Note: If you try to charge a battery that

has not been charged for a long period of

time, it may take a few minutes for the

CHG indicator to light.

4. After the battery is charged, the END

indicator will light. Remove the

battery from the adapter/charger.

5. After the battery is charged, the END

indicator will light.

6. Remove the charged battery by sliding

it off the adapter/charger.

7. Attach the charged battery to the

camcorder.

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Powering Your Camcorder

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged as described on the previous page before it can be used the

first time. Initial charging will take approximately 70 minutes. When fully charged,

the battery should supply about 55 minutes of operating time (depending on how much

you use the light, zoom, and pause). Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder

off during recording breaks.

Note: The small marker switch on top of the battery is for use as a personal reminder to help

you remember to recharge the battery. It has no other function.

Battery Safety Precautions

Do not short the battery’s

terminals.

Reference Marks

Do not attempt to disassemble

or modify the battery. There

are no user-serviceable parts

inside.

Use the battery only with

specified adapter/chargers and

camcorders.

–

Marker

Switch

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

Throwing the battery into a fire

or exposing to excessive heat –

over 149ºF (65ºC) could be

hazardous.

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

POWER

BATT. RELEASE

Button

(VCR/OFF/CAMERA)

Switch and Indicator

Attach the Charged Battery

If the power connector is attached to the

camcorder, remove it before attaching the

battery. Also, install the lithium clock

cell before attaching the battery pack.

Details on page 46.

the battery down until it locks into

place.

3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.

The power indicator will light.

1. Align the reference mark on the battery

with mark on back of camcorder.

Remove the Battery

2. Hold the top of the battery flush against

the camcorder and press the bottom of

Press and hold BATT. RELEASE on the

camcorder while removing the battery.

ATTENTION: The RBRC seal on the battery used in your Thomson Consumer

Electronics product indicates that we are participating in a program to collect and

recycle Nickel Cadmium batteries throughout the United States. Please call

1-800-8-BATTERY for information or contact your local recycling center.

Ni-Cd

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Powering Your Camcorder

Battery Level Indicator

The battery level indicator appears in the

viewfinder and shows you the amount of

power in the rechargeable battery.

• As the power is used

appear.

and

• When the battery power is almost gone,

flashes in the viewfinder. The

camcorder will turn off automatically

after a few seconds. Place the POWER

switch in OFF to turn off the

camcorder before replacing the battery.

The battery level indicator will not be

recorded on the tape when it appears in

the viewfinder.

Battery Level Indicator

in Viewfinder

• When

appears, the battery is

fully charged.

Battery Care and Storage

• Recharging takes approximately 70

minutes depending on the battery’s

condition.

• The battery will also provide better

service if its power is completely

drained before storing it for long

periods of time (30 days or more).

• Refreshing takes approximately 210

minutes depending on the battery’s

condition.

• The battery should be charged in the

temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35C)

to prevent damage.

• After repeated charging and use,

operation time will gradually decrease.

When operation time becomes too short

to be useful, it is time to replace the

battery.

• Do not operate the battery at

temperatures below 32°F (0C) or above

104°F (40C). The battery may be

damaged if operated at temperatures

above 122°F (50C). Operation time

will decrease at extremely low

temperatures.

• If the battery discharging must be

stopped in the middle, remove the

battery from the adapter/charger before

unplugging it from the AC outlet.

• Store the battery at normal room

temperature.

• Let a hot battery cool down before

attaching it to the adapter/charger.

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Powering Your Camcorder

Optional Car Cord Adapter

The optional DCC08 car cord shown on

page 64 allows you to power your

camcorder from the cigarette lighter

socket of a car, truck, or RV. It converts

12-volts to a 6-volt output.

Cautions: The DCC08 is designed to be

used only with vehicles having negative

ground electrical systems.

Use only car cord adapter DCC08 with

this camcorder. Use of any other car

cord adapter may damage the camcorder

and void your warranty.

Note: Consult the installation and operating

instructions enclosed with the DCC08 for

complete operating instructions.

Using the DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

Cigarette

Lighter Socket

POWER Indicator

Power

Connector

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Optional DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

1. Place the POWER switch in OFF to

turn off the camcorder. Power

indicator turns off.

5. Insert the car cord’s cigarette lighter

plug into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter

socket. The POWER indicator on the

car cord adapter will light.

2. If the battery is attached to the

camcorder, remove it.

6. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA

to turn on the camcorder. The power

indicator lights.

3. Hold the power connector flush against

the back of the camcorder and press

the bottom of the power connector

down until it locks into place as

shown.

Caution: Make sure the camcorder’s

power is turned off before removing the

car cord’s plug from the cigarette lighter

socket.

4. Take the vehicle’s cigarette lighter out

of the socket.

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Remote Control

A brief description of the remote button’s functions is given here. Many of the buttons

perform the same functions as the corresponding controls on the camcorder.

START/STOP

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

STOP

REW

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

INSERT

A.DUB

REW (Rewind) Button

ZOOM (T and W) Buttons

Camcorder’s POWER switch in

CAMERA:

Camcorder’s POWER switch in

CAMERA:

• Press T to move the lens in the

telephoto (close-up) direction.

• Press W to move the lens in the

wide-angle direction.

• When the camcorder is in record

pause, press and hold REW to

visually search the tape in reverse.

Release REW to return to record-

pause.

2 PLAY Button

Camcorder’s POWER switch in VCR:

Press PLAY when the camcorder’s

POWER switch is in VCR to begin

playback.

• When the camcorder is stopped,

press REW to rewind the tape.

Press STOP to stop rewinding tape.

STOP Button

• When a tape is playing, press and

release REW to visually search the

tape in reverse. Press PLAY to

return to normal playback. For

brief searching, press and hold

REW for at least two seconds to

visually search in reverse. Release

REW to return to normal playback.

When the camcorder’s POWER

switch is in VCR, press STOP to stop

playback, rewind, or fast-forward

operation.

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Remote Control

INSERT Button

FF (Fast Forward) Button

Used for dubbing video. See page 53.

Camcorder’s POWER switch in

CAMERA:

START/STOP Button

• With camcorder in record pause,

press and hold FF to visually

search forward on the tape.

Release FF to return to record

pause.

When the POWER switch is in

CAMERA, press START/STOP to

start and stop recording.

Note: If the camcorder is left in record

pause for more than five minutes, power

will turn off.

Camcorder’s POWER switch in

VCR:

SELF INT. (Interval)/ TIME

Button

• When the camcorder is stopped,

press FF to fast forward the tape.

Press STOP to stop forwarding the

tape.

When the POWER switch is in

CAMERA, press to activate the self-

timer or select an amount of interval

time for interval recording.

• When a tape is playing, press and

release FF to visually search

TIME LAPSE ANIM. (Animation)

REC/TIME Button

forward on the tape. Press PLAY

to return to normal playback. For

brief searching, press and hold FF

for at least two seconds to visually

search forward. Release FF to

return to normal playback.

When the POWER switch is in

CAMERA, press to set amount of

recording time for interval and

animation recording.

A. (Audio) DUB Button

PAUSE Button

Used for dubbing audio. See page 52.

During playback, press PAUSE to

produce a stop-action picture. Press

PLAY to return to normal playback.

Caution: Pause is designed for

momentary interruptions and

should not be used for an extended

period of time. If the camcorder

remains in pause for more than five

minutes, it will automatically enter

the stop mode and then turn off.

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Remote Control

Install Lithium Cell

The remote’s lithium cell is packed separately. Install it as follows:

Holder

Back of

Remote Control

Insert Pencil Here

Lithium Cell

Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell – such as CR2025.

Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion. Must be disposed of properly. Never

handle punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed,

consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or chemical burn if

mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.

Notes: Never place anything heavy on top of

the remote control or lay it upside-down.

1. Turn remote over, insert a pencil or

paper clip in small hole and remove

Replace battery when camcorder fails to

battery holder.

respond to remote.

2. Insert battery in battery holder so

positive (+) terminal faces up.

Remove battery from remote if it will not be

used for a month or more. This will prevent

possible damage from battery leakage.

If leakage occurs, wipe up liquid inside

compartment and replace battery.

3. Replace battery holder in remote until

it clicks into place.

Remote Sensor

The remote operates the camcorder by infrared light, so it is protected from electrical

and sound interference. However, the remote must be aimed directly at the

camcorder’s remote sensor. There cannot be any obstructions between them.

MODE

scene select

Remote Control Sensor

Note: The camcorder may not respond to the remote if its sensor is exposed to direct

sunlight or strong artificial light.

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Traveling Tips

• Write down your camcorder’s serial

number and keep it separate from the

camcorder when traveling. If your

camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be

able to identify it.

• Make sure you have any plug adapters

that you may need before taking your

camcorder to other countries. Consult

your dealer for advice.

• Carry your camcorder in a carrying

case when traveling. See page 64 for a

case designed especially for this

camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or

carry bag does not offer the protection

your camcorder needs. Treat your

camcorder as carry-on luggage to

protect it from rough handling.

• Use extra care to avoid damage to your

camcorder and accessories when

operating them at a beach or pool.

Spray, sand, and dust should be

avoided. If your lens has been exposed

to the elements, clean it only with

proper lens cleaning supplies.

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Video Cassettes

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

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

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

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

covered under warranty. It is considered normal maintenance.

The automatic head-cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners or

cleaning by a Servicenter. This system is activated whenever you insert or remove a

cassette.

Erase Protection – Safety Tab

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

just record over it.

Safety

Tab

A. Remove

safety tab.

B. Cover hole

with vinyl tape to

record over tape.

Recording and Playback Speeds and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed (SP) or extended play (SLP).

Select the recording speed and tape length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch. The

selected speed and tape length will be displayed in the viewfinder. Listed below are the

maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS-C cassettes.

• SP – Standard play provides the

best picture (less picture noise),

but the shortest recording time

Recording Time

Cassette

TC-20

TC-30

TC-40

SLP

60 Min.

90 Min.

120 Min.

(20 minutes with a TC-20 tape).

20 Min.

30 Min.

40 Min.

• SLP – Extended play provides

three times the recording time as

SP (60 minutes with a TC-20

tape). SLP has slightly more

picture noise than SP in normal

playback. This may not be

noticeable.

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Video Cassettes

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

Caution:

EJECT Button

Insert the

cassette only

one way with

the tape wheel

facing up and

the tape win-

dow facing

out. The

EJECT

ODE

Tape

Wheel

cassette should

slide easily

into the com-

partment. Do

not force the

cassette.

PUSH

Here to

Cassette

Compart-

ment

Safety

Tab

Tape

Window

Before inserting a cassette, turn the tape

wheel on the side of the cassette in the

direction shown to remove any slack in

the tape.

1. Attach a power supply. Then slide and

release EJECT to open the cassette

compartment.

2. Insert or remove the cassette.

3. Close the cassette compartment door

by pressing on the area labeled PUSH

until it locks into place.

Tape Wheel

Cassette Care and Storage

• Keep dust from entering the cassette

compartment. All dust is abrasive and

will cause excessive wear on the tape

and the camcorder’s recording or

playback heads.

• Do not use cassettes with damaged or

spliced tape.

• Do not use a cassette if it has been

damaged or exposed to moisture. The

tape may jam and/or damage your

camcorder.

• When you are finished with a cassette,

rewind it, remove it from the

camcorder, and label it.

• Store cassettes vertically in their

protective cases at normal room

temperatures. Do not leave your

camcorder or cassettes in a car or

outdoors for an extended period.

Excessive heat or cold may damage

your cassettes.

• Keep the cassette away from strong

magnetic fields such as electric motors

and other devices.

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Making a Recording

The steps below tell you how to make a recording and suggest using some of the

recording features. Each feature is described in detail on the following pages.

Eyepiece

SP•SLP/T20•30•40Button

Focus

Control

EDIT SEARCH – Button

EDIT SEARCH + Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

LENS COVER Control

–

Power Zoom

Button

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

EJECT

Button

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

POWER Switch

and Indicator

LIGHT

OFF •

AUTO•

MODE

Switch

Tally Light

Scene

Select AE

MODE, F1, and

F2 Buttons

Dial

1. Attach a power supply.

4. Place the POWER (CAMERA/

OFF/VCR) switch in CAMERA.

Attach the adapter/charger, charged

battery, or optional DC car cord.

The power indicator will light and the

camcorder will enter record pause.

2. Insert a tape.

PAUSE

appears in the viewfinder.

• Slide EJECT.

5. Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece

focus control for your vision.

• Turn the tape wheel on the cassette

to remove any slack from the tape.

6. Select a recording speed and tape

length using the SP•SLP/T20•30•40

switch.

• Insert the cassette with the tape

wheel facing up and the tape window

facing out.

• Select SP or SLP recording speed.

3. Slide the LENS COVER control to

• Set the length of the tape you are

using (T20, T30, or T40) so the

camcorder can correctly calculate

time remaining.

open the lens cover.

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7. Place the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON

9. Start and stop recording.

switch in AUTO.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

to start recording. REC

appears in the viewfinder and the

tally light will light when the

camcorder is recording.

The light will turn on automatically

when you need more light.

8. Set the scene select AE dial.

• Place the dial in AUTO to place the

camcorder in the AUTO mode.

• Press and release the thumb trigger

again to stop recording. The

• Place the dial in ( ) sports

camcorder is now in record pause.

PAUSE

or (

) fast speed shutter to record

appears in the viewfinder.

fast moving action.

• The camcorder will automatically

turn off if it remains in record pause

for five minutes. Place the POWER

switch in OFF and then back in

CAMERA.

• Place the dial in ( ) back light

or ( ) front light to compensate

for unusual lighting situations.

• Place the dial in ( ) spotlight to

create the effect of the subject being

in a spotlight.

10. Use the zoom feature.

• Zoom in and out using the power

zoom T and W lever.

• Place the dial in ( ) portrait to

create the effect of the subject being

in a frame.

11. Review what you have recorded.

• Press and release EDIT SEARCH –

to review the last few seconds of the

recording.

• Place the dial in (

) sepia to create

the effect of an old movie.

• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – or

+ to visually see what you have

recorded. Release the button to

begin recording at that point.

• Place the dial in MAN and

experiment with the MODE and F1

and F2 buttons.

• Select F1 FADE to fade in and out

of scenes.

• Select F2 16X9 to record using the

16X9 format.

• Select F1 FOCUS to manually

focus.

• Select F2 EXPOSURE to adjust

the iris (brightness).

• Select F1 TITLE to select and

record one of the preset titles.

•Select F2 DISPLAY to display and

record the date, time and date, or

create and record your own title.

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Recording Tips

• Fading in and out of scenes will make

your videos appear more professional.

• In case of fire or theft, make a video

recording of your home and contents to

store in a safe place.

• When recording fast-moving action in

outdoor light that you plan to view in

stop-action or slow motion on a 3-5

head VCR, place the scene select AE

dial in sports ( ) or shutter ( ) to

increase the shutter speed.

• Try to make sure indoor scenes are

well-lit. Use the built-in light. This

improves picture quality and color

reproduction.

• Do not move the camcorder rapidly

from side-to-side while recording.

A steady, gradual “pan” avoids

blurring and “jitter”.

• Be aware of video and audio

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.

• Use the viewfinder to make sure the

camcorder is level while recording or

your scenes will appear “tilted”.

• Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s

microphone while recording because

this sound will be recorded.

• Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks

and scenic attractions. Recordings are

more interesting if they include people

and details. “Local color” will give

travel videos lasting appeal. Consider

recording a familiar or landmark scene

from an unfamiliar vantage point.

• Include close-ups when taping family

outings or group functions.

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Viewfinder

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

seen by the camcorder when recording.

Viewfinder

Eyepiece Focus Control

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient

Viewing

Eyepiece 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.

For convenient viewing, you can slide the

viewfinder out from the camcorder and

rotate it up and down.

Cautions

It is easiest to set the correct focus by

focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-

screen displays.

Do not force the viewfinder to rotate

completely around. This will damage

the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.

Look through the viewfinder and adjust

the eyepiece focus control for your vision.

When carrying the camcorder with the

shoulder strap, put the viewfinder in

and down. This helps prevent possible

damage to the viewfinder from

bumping against your body as you

move.

The eyepiece focus control does not affect

the focus of the picture actually recorded

by the camcorder.

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Viewfinder Displays

T 30

30MIN

M 0:00:00

SPORTS

LENS COVER

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

AM 10 : 55

DEC 25.96

Zoom Level

Date, Date/Time, or Created Title

This indicator tells you whether you

are zoomed in or zoomed out.

Details are on page 34.

• The date, AUTO DATE, date and

time, or title you created appears in

this area of the viewfinder.

• These displays will be recorded on

your tape when they appear.

Exposure Indicator Bar

This indicator appears when you are

adjusting brightness manually.

Details are on page 42.

• Details are on pages 48-49.

Battery Level Indicator

• This indicator shows how much

power is left in the rechargeable

battery.

Preset Title

• The preset title you select will

appear in this area.

• This indicator flashes when the

battery is almost empty.

• This title will be recorded on your

tape when it appears.

• Details are on page 14.

• Details are on pages 44 and 48-49.

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Scene Select AE

Cassette Warning

• The indicator flashes when the

POWER switch is set to CAMERA

and the safety tab has been

removed from the cassette.

• The indicator for the mode selected

with the scene select AE dial

appears here.

• The indicator and mode both

appear briefly when the mode is

selected, and then only the

indicator appears.

• The

indicator also flashes

when the POWER switch is set to

CAMERA and there is no cassette

in the camcorder.

• Details are on page 35.

Time Remaining, Tape Length

and Tape Speed (SP or SLP)

LENS COVER

When you turn on the camcorder,

this indicator briefly flashes to

remind you to open the lens cover.

Time Remaining: The approximate

time remaining on the tape in the

camcorder is automatically

displayed. The correct tape length

must be set.

Manual Focus

• Manual Focus Indicators (

appear when focus is adjusted

manually.

)

• The time-remaining indicator will

start flashing when the remaining

tape time reaches two minutes.

• Manual Focus Lock Indicators

(

) appear when manual focus is

• Details are on page 33.

locked.

Tape Length: The length of the

tape in the camcorder (T20, T30, or

T40) selected with the SP•SLP/

T20•30•40 switch appears here.

• Low-Contrast Indicators (

flash when the auto-focus system

cannot focus properly.

• Details are on pages 40-41.

)

• Details are on page 33.

Lithium Cell (

)

Recording Speed: The recording

speed (SP or SLP) selected with the

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch appears

here.

• This indicator appears when the

clock cell has not been installed or

it needs to be replaced.

• Details are on page 46.

• Details are on pages 20 and 33.

Elapsed Time-Counter with

Memory Stop

• The time counter appears during

playback. It is not recorded on the

tape.

• An “M” appears in front of the time

counter when memory-stop is on.

• Details are on page 32.

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Viewfinder Displays (continued)

REC

16X9

PAUSE

FADE

MWB

INDEX

FADE

1 4S

5MIN

Dew Warning (

)

White Balance

The dew indicator appears when

excessive moisture (condensation)

has entered the camcorder. The

camcorder will not operate when

this indicator appears. Place the

camcorder in a warm, dry area until

this indicator disappears. When the

dew indicator disappears, the

camcorder will operate.

• The indicator for the manual white

balance selected with the

MAN.W.BAL (manual white

balance) button appears here.

• No indicator appears for automatic

white balance.

• Details are on page 36.

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with

when the camcorder

MODE Features (F1 and F2)

is paused during dubbing.

• The scene select AE dial may not

be in AUTO to use these features.

Self-Timer and Interval Time

• The F1 and F2 features selected

with the MODE button appear here.

•

15S,

30S, 1MIN, or

5MIN appears during self-timer

recording. Details are on page 43.

• Details are on page 37.

• The length of time between

recordings during time-lapse

recording appears here. Details are

on pages 51.

Status Displays

• The REC

here when the camcorder is

recording.

indicator appears

PAUSE

• The

indicator appears

Recording Time

when the camcorder is in record

pause.

• The

indicator and length of

time the camcorder will record

during animation and time-lapse

recording appears here.

• TAPE END appears when the end

of the tape is reached during

recording or a cassette is inserted

with its tape already at the end.

• Details are on pages 50-51.

INDEX and FADE

• INDEX flashes when an index mark

is being recorded. Details are on

page 30.

• FADE appears when you press the

F1 button to select the fade feature

and flashes when fade is activated.

Details are on page 38.

Edit Insert and Audio Dub

•

appears during audio dubbing.

Details are on page 52.

•

appears during edit insert.

Details are on page 53.

• The pause indicator ( ) appears

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Microphone

MODE

Tally Light

The tally light lights when the camcorder

is recording.

Electronic Indexing

An index mark is automatically recorded

at the beginning of a recording after the

date advances and a cassette is inserted.

When you play back the indexed tape in

a VCR that has a compatible indexing

Microphone

The microphone picks up the sound

during a recording. It is more sensitive to feature called “VHS Index Search

sounds coming from the direction the

lens is pointed.

System”, the invisible marks can be

located automatically. See VCR owner’s

manual.

Flying Erase Head

INDEX flashes in the viewfinder when an

A separate erase head is mounted on

the spinning headwheel (hence the term

“flying”). This allows you to make clean

edits without the “glitches” or “rainbow

noise” that may occur at the beginning or

the end of recordings.

index mark is recorded.

INDEX

Note: No other function can be performed

during index recording.

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START/STOP Button

START/STOP

REW and

FF (Also

EDIT

SEARCH –

and +)

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

Button

REC

TIME

–

ANIM.

STOP

REW

PAUSE

Buttons

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

REW

Button

AUDIO

INSERT

A.DUB

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

POWER Switch in

CAMERA

Auto Head Cleaner

Camera Edit Feature

The camcorder has an automatic head-

cleaning system. Whenever a cassette is

inserted or removed, this system is

activated.

The camera edit feature allows you to

position the tape when the camcorder is

in record pause. Place POWER switch in

CAMERA.

The head-cleaning system minimizes the

need for accessory cleaners or cleaning

by a Servicenter.

• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH – (REW

on remote) to visually search the

recorded tape in reverse.

• Press and hold EDIT SEARCH +

(FF on remote) to visually search

forward on the recorded tape.

Quick Review Feature

Press and release EDIT SEARCH – (REW

on remote) when the camcorder is in

record pause to review the last few

seconds of a recording. The POWER

switch must be in CAMERA.

Release the button to return camcorder to

record pause at that point on the tape.

Press the thumb trigger (START/ STOP

on remote) to start recording at this point.

The camcorder will play back the last

few seconds of the recording, return the

tape to its previous position, and return to

record pause.

Tape Positioning

Place POWER switch in VCR and press

STOP.

• Press and quickly release REW or FF to

rewind or fast-forward the tape. Press

STOP to stop the tape.

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Time Counter

The time-counter display shows the actual time elapsed when playing back a segment

of a prerecorded tape. The memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the

tape. When memory stop is on, the tape will stop automatically during rewind or fast

forward when the time counter reaches M 0:00:00.

M 0:00:00

COUNTER

R/M Button

STOP

Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

Time Counter With

Memory Stop Turned On

REW

Button

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Thumb Trigger

POWER Switch

To Use the Memory-Stop Feature

3. Continue to play the tape. When you

want to return to the place you marked,

press the STOP button.

1. Locate the place on the tape you want

to return to, place the POWER switch

in VCR, and press COUNTER R/M for

more than two seconds to reset the

counter to 0:00:00.

4. Press REW. The tape will rewind to

the time counter reading of M 0:00:00.

2. Press COUNTER R/M for less than

one second to turn the time counter’s

memory-stop feature on or off. When

memory stop is on, an M appears

before the time counter in the

viewfinder.

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Tape Time-Remaining Display

The approximate time remaining on the tape in the camcorder is automatically

displayed in the viewfinder. The SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch must be set for the correct

recording speed and tape length before the camcorder can correctly calculate time

remaining.

30MIN

30MIN T30 SP

29MIN

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 Switch

TAPE END

3MIN

2MIN

(Flashing)

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

Time Counter With

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

1MIN

(Flashing)

REW

Memory Stop Turned On

–

0MIN

(Flashing)

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

Set the Recording Speed and Tape Length

Before recording, repeatedly press the

SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to select the

recording speed and length of tape you

are using.

• Select T30 SLP if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time and

want to record in SLP speed.

• Select T40 SP if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

• Select T20 SP if you are using a tape

with 20 minutes or less recording time

and want to record in SP speed.

• Select T40 SLP if you are using a tape

with 40 minutes recording time and

want to record in SLP speed.

• Select T20 SLP if you are using a tape

with 20 minutes or less recording time

and want to record in SLP speed.

Notes: The time-remaining indicator will

start flashing when the remaining tape time

reaches two minutes.

• Select T30 SP if you are using a tape

with 30 minutes recording time and

want to record in SP speed.

TAPE END appears when the tape reaches its

end during recording or a cassette is loaded

whose tape is already at its end.

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Zooming

The motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close ups or

wide-angle shots just by sliding the power zoom lever on the camcorder

or pressing ZOOM T or W on the remote.

Power Zoom Lever

T = Telephoto

W = Wide Angle

Power ZOOM Buttons

T = Telephoto

W = Wide Angle

START/STOP

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

REC

TIME

ANIM.

STOP

REW

PAUSE

MODE

INSERT

A.DUB

Power Zooming

• To move the lens in the telephoto (close-

up) direction, slide the power zoom

lever toward T (or press ZOOM T on the

remote).

• To move the lens in the wide angle

direction, slide the lever toward W (or

press ZOOM W on remote).

Zoom Level Indicator

in Viewfinder

Zoom speed varies according to how far

you zoom in or out. The zoom level

indicator appears in the viewfinder.

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Scene Select AE Dial

The scene select AE dial lets you select one of several different effects. Turn the dial

to select the effect you want. The indicator for the effect will appear in the viewfinder.

Set the dial to MAN for normal recording.

MODE

Scene Select AE Dial

Mode

Indicator Uses

Places camcorder in full auto mode. 16X9, FADE,

FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY, TITLE, and MAN.W.BAL

will not operate in this mode.

AUTO

Use this mode for normal recording.

MAN

Use when playing back recording on a VCR featuring

special effects, such as pause or slow motion. Uses high

shutter speeds to clearly capture fast-moving action with

less blurring.

Sports

Use when the subject is in front of a window or with the

sun to his back. Compensates for subject appearing too

dark because of backlighting.

Back-Light

Front-Light

Use when there is a strong front light on the subject such

as spotlights. Compensates for subject appearing too light

because of strong front lighting.

High Speed

Shutter Speed

Sets shutter speed to 1/2000.

Use to record fast-moving action with less blurring. Can

capture faster action than sports mode. Use outdoors and

in well-lit situations when playing back recording on VCR

featuring special effects, such as pause or slow motion.

Spotlight

Use to give the effect of the subject being in a spotlight.

Outer edges fade to black.

Gives the effect of the subject being framed. Outer edges

are white while center subject remains clear.

Portrait

Sepia

Picture is recorded in sepia (brownish red) and offers the

vintage look of old movies. Use it with the 16X9 mode to

create an authentic movie theater look. See page 39.

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White Balance

Making colors look natural is what white balance is all about. This is achieved by

adjusting the way the camcorder “sees” and records the light source in the scene you

wish to record. Your camcorder is equipped with automatic white balance. However,

under certain conditions, such as recording an object with various shades of the same

color or when recording a predominant red or brown object outdoors, you may want to

adjust white balance manually.

Press

MAN.W.BAL

(Manual

White

Balance) to

Display in

Viewfinder

Auto White Balance

Outdoors — Cloudy

Outdoors — Sunny

MAN.W.BAL Button

E/CHAR––SET

KING

DATE/TIM

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

REW

MWB

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

Halogen or Tungsten

Light

Manual White Balance

To Adjust White Balance

Note: It may help to connect your

camcorder to a color TV monitor when

making white balance adjustments.

1. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA,

and make sure the scene select AE dial

is not set to AUTO.

A.Point camcorder at a white, flat

object such as a piece of paper.

Adjust the focus manually.

2. Press MAN.W.BAL (manual white

balance) until one of the manual white

balance indicators appears in the

viewfinder.

B. Press and hold MAN.W.BAL for at

least three seconds. The MWB

indicator flashes while adjusting

and stops when finished.

• Select

when recording outdoors

on a cloudy day.

• Select

when recording outdoors

3. To have camcorder automatically

control white balance, repeatedly

press MAN.W.BAL until no white

balance indicator appears in

on a sunny day.

• Select

when recording using

halogen or tungsten lighting.

• Select MWB when shooting subjects

with different color temperatures

and adjust the white balance as

follows:

viewfinder (or place scene select AE

dial in AUTO).

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MODE Button

16X9

FADE

MODE

FADE

FOCUS

FULL

AUTO

TITLE

MODE

16X9

^OT

EXPOSURE

DISPLAY

When the scene select AE dial is in any position except AUTO, you can select

any one of six functions using the MODE, F1, and F2 buttons. Repeatedly

press MODE to select a function. The functions selected appear in the display

panel beside the F1 and F2 buttons and in the viewfinder:

Functions Selected

Repeatedly

Press

MODE

F1 — FADE

F1 — FOCUS

F1 — TITLE

F2 — 16X9

F2 — EXPOSURE

F2 — DISPLAY

When the function you want to use appears, press F1 or F2 to select it.

Each of the functions is described in detail on the following pages.

Note: FULL AUTO appears in the side display panel when the scene select AE

dial is set to AUTO.

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Fading In and Out

You can add a professional touch to your recordings when you fade in and out of

scenes. The picture will gradually appear or disappear. The speed of the fade is

automatically controlled by the camcorder.

16X9

FADE

MODE

FADE

16X9

MODE

^OT

Fade Out

Fade In

1. Make sure scene select AE dial is not

1. Place the POWER switch to CAMERA.

The power indicator will light. The

camcorder will enter record pause.

Center the subject or scene that you

want to record in the viewfinder.

set to AUTO.

2. Press MODE until FADE appears

beside the F1 button in the display

panel.

FADE appears in the

viewfinder.

2. Make sure scene select AE dial is not

set to AUTO.

3. Press F1 to activate FADE. FADE

appears in the lower right-hand corner

of the viewfinder.

3. Press MODE until FADE appears

beside the F1 button in the display

panel.

FADE appears in the

4. Press the thumb trigger to stop

recording. The camcorder will

automatically fade out of the scene

and enter record pause.

viewfinder.

4. Press F1 to activate FADE. FADE

appears in the lower right-hand corner

of the viewfinder.

Note: When the scene select AE dial is set to

AUTO, FADE will not operate.

5. Press the thumb trigger to start

recording. The screen turns blank and

the camcorder will automatically fade

into the scene you have selected.

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16X9 Mode

The camcorder has a 16X9 recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible

with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at

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

known as “letter box” recording.

To Record Using the 16X9 Mode

New 16x9 TV Screen

16X9

FADE

Standard Shape TV Screen

Do not use this mode unless

you have a compatible 16X9

TV. When played on a

regular TV, black bars appear

in the picture.

FADE

16X9

MODE

^OT

1. Place the POWER switch to

4. Press F2 to activate the 16X9 mode.

Black bars appear at the top and

bottom of the picture in the

viewfinder.

CAMERA. The power indicator will

light and the camcorder will enter

record pause.

2. Make sure scene select AE dial is not

5. Press the F2 button again to turn off

set to AUTO.

the 16X9 mode.

3. Press MODE until 16X9 appears

Note: When the scene select AE dial is set to

AUTO, the 16X9 mode will not operate.

beside the F2 button in the display

panel.

16X9 appears in the

viewfinder.

Normal Mode

16X9 Mode

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Focusing the Camcorder

EXP.

FOCUS

MODE

FOCUS

MODE

^OT

EXPOSURE

Auto Focus

Focus Lock Feature

During auto focus the camcorder will

focus automatically on the object located

in the center area of the viewfinder.

The focus lock feature is useful when

objects pass between your subject and the

camcorder or your main subject is not

located in the center of the viewfinder.

• Place the scene select AE dial in AUTO

to turn on the auto focus feature.

FULL AUTO appears in the display

panel.

1. Center the main object in the

viewfinder.

2. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

Note: The low-contrast indicator (

in the viewfinder indicates the

auto-focus system may not operate correctly

due to low illumination, low or no contrast,

repeated patterns, or two subjects at

different distances overlapping.

)

not set to AUTO.

3. Press MODE until FOCUS appears

beside the F1 button in the display

panel.

4. Press F1 to activate focus lock.

FOCUS and the focus lock

Caution: During recording pauses,

light entering the camcorder will

operate the auto-focus feature and

consume battery power.

indicators (

viewfinder.

5. Press the F1 button again to turn on

auto focus (or place scene select AE

dial in AUTO).

) appear in the

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Manual Focus

Conditions Requiring Manual Focus

Under certain conditions, such as those

listed, you may need to focus manually.

• When recording a subject through a

window.

1. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

not set to AUTO.

• When recording a subject having a close

foreground and a background that is far

away.

2. Slide the power zoom lever toward T

to zoom in on your subject. To

maintain proper focus throughout the

zoom range, you must zoom in on the

subject before adjusting the focus.

• When recording two subjects at different

distances that overlap in the same scene.

• When the subject is not in the center of

the viewfinder.

3. Press MODE until FOCUS appears

beside the F1 button in the display

• When recording in low-light situations.

panel.

FOCUS appears in the

• When recording a scene with fast

motions, like a tennis swing.

viewfinder.

4. Press and hold F1 while sliding the

power zoom lever toward T or W to

display a clear picture in the center of

the viewfinder.

For slow focusing, slide the power

zoom lever a small amount. For fast

focusing, slide the lever all the way

up or down.

The

indicators appear in the

viewfinder. The or indicator will

flash. When the focus cannot be

adjusted any farther, the

indicator

will flash. When the focus cannot be

adjusted any closer, the

will flash.

indicator

5. Release the power zoom button to

lock in the manual focus. The

indicators appear in the viewfinder.

6. To turn off manual focus, press F1 or

place the scene select AE dial to

AUTO. The

indicators

disappear from the viewfinder.

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Exposure Control (Iris)

The camcorder automatically adjusts the iris to provide the best picture. Under

certain conditions, you may want to brighten or darken the image manually.

EXP.

FOCUS

MODE

FOCUS

MODE

^OT

EXPOSURE

To Manually Control Brightness

1. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

brighten the image or toward W to

darken the image.

not set to AUTO.

2. Press MODE until EXPOSURE

The exposure indicator bar appears in

the viewfinder.

appears beside the F2 button in the

display panel.

the viewfinder.

EXP. appears in

4. To return to auto iris mode, press F2

(or place the scene select AE dial in

AUTO).

3. Press and hold F2 while sliding the

power zoom lever toward T to

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Self Timer – Remote Only

START/STOP

SELF

START/STOP

Button

ZOOM

INT.

TIME

TIME LAPSE SELF

INT./TIME Button

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

STOP

REW

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

INSERT

A.DUB

The self-timer feature delays recording to

let the operator join the picture.

3. Press START/STOP on the remote

(thumb trigger on camcorder).

Recording will be delayed the amount

of time you selected. The tally light

flashes with the flash speed increasing

five seconds before recording begins.

To Use the Self Timer

1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.

2. Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME

on the remote to select 15 seconds, 30

seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes.

REC appears in viewfinder and tally

light lights when recording begins.

15S,

30S,

1MIN, or

5MIN appears in the viewfinder.

To Turn Self Timer Off

Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME to

remove the self-timer display from the

viewfinder.

If the tally light is flashing, press

START/STOP and then press TIME

LAPSE SELF INT./TIME.

1MIN

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Titler

You can superimpose one of the eight preset titles stored in memory over the scene

being recorded. You can also create your own title (up to 18 characters), store it, and

record it alone or with one of the preset titles.

DISP.

TITLE

OUR FAMILY

MODE

TITLE

MODE

^OT

DISPLAY

Recording a Title Stored in Memory

1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.

Power indicator will light.

VACATION

SUPER STAR

FIRST

2. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

Title you Created

Title Off – No Title

Note: You can record the title you created

along with one of the titles stored in

memory making it possible to record a pair

of identical titles.

not set to AUTO.

3. Press MODE until TITLE appears

beside the F1 button in the display

panel.

TITLE appears in the

viewfinder.

4. Repeatedly press F1 to display the

title you want to record. The stored

titles appear in the following order.

Title Off – No Title

5. Press the thumb trigger to start

recording. The title will be

superimposed over the scene you are

recording.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS

OUR FAMILY

6. When you are finished recording the

title(s), press F1 to remove it from the

viewfinder.

SOMEONE SPECIAL

(continued on next page)

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Creating Your Own Title

After you create a title you can store it and record it alone or with one of the

preset titles as described on pages 48-49. The clock cell battery must be

installed as shown on page 46.

DATE/TIME/CHAR

+ AND – Buttons

SET Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

6. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME/CHAR

+ or – until the first character for your

title is flashing.

Notes: To leave a blank space, select the

blank space in front of “A.”

1. Place POWER switch in CAMERA.

Power indicator will light.

2. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

not set to AUTO.

3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears

Press and hold the button to rapidly

advance the flashing cursor.

beside the F2 button in the display

panel.

DISP. appears in the

7. Press SET to select the character.

viewfinder.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you have

selected up to 18 characters for a title.

4. Repeatedly press F2 to display SET

CHAR (or a title you have previously

stored) in the viewfinder.

5. Press SET. The CHARACTER SET

MODE menu appears with a flashing

cursor.

TAYLOR WAYNE

9. Repeatedly press SET to store the title

and remove the CHARACTER SET

MODE menu from the viewfinder.

Notes: Only one title can be stored. To

create a new title, store it over the old one.

CHARACTER SET MODE

A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S

T U V W X Y Z Ä Ö Ü

` ` ` ` `

A E I O U Ñ Æ ø A &

: . ,

- / ! ?

’

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

To erase a character or title, select the

blank space in front of the “A” for each

character you want to erase.

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Install the Clock Lithium Cell

The clock cell indicator

will appear in the viewfinder when the cell has not been

installed or needs to be replaced. The cell should last approximately one year.

Insert object here to remove cell.

Clock Cell

(+ Side Facing Out)

–

Clock Cell

VCR

Compartment

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

1. Make sure camcorder is turned off, and

remove any power supply attached to

the camcorder.

To remove battery

To remove battery, insert a pointed non-

metallic object between battery and

compartment and lift.

2. Press release tab of clock cell compart-

ment cover and open the compartment.

3. Insert the clock cell with the “+”

terminal facing out.

4. Close the compartment cover. It will

click into place.

Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Replace only with 3-volt lithium cell –

such as CR2025. Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion.

Must be disposed of properly. Never handle punctured or leaking cell.

May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause death or injury if swallowed.

If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment.

The lithium cell used in this device may explode resulting in a fire or

chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above

212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and never short circuit the +

and – sides of the cell.

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Set the Date and Time

After the date and time have been set, they can be displayed and recorded on your

tapes. The clock cell must be installed.

DATE/TIME/CHAR

+ and – Buttons

SET Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

T20•30•40

TRACKING

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

–

DATE NOV 18.96

AM 12:00

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

Viewfinder Display

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

POWER Switch and Indicator

1. Make sure the clock cell is installed.

2. Attach a power supply.

hour (including AM or PM), and

minutes.

8. Press SET to remove the flashing

cursor and start the clock.

3. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.

The power indicator will light.

Note: The clock begins when the minute

digits stop flashing. The clock does not

keep time while any digits are flashing.

4. Press the SET button. The date and

time display appear with a flashing

cursor on the month. The flashing

cursor lets you know which part of the

display you are setting.

To Correct the Displays

Press SET to display the time and date

and select the item you want to change.

Use DATE/TIME/CHAR + or – to enter

the correct digit(s).

5. Repeatedly press DATE/TIME/CHAR

+ or – until the correct month appears.

Note: Press and hold the button to rapidly

advance the digits.

Repeatedly press SET to remove the

flashing cursor and start the clock.

6. Press SET to move flashing cursor to

the next part of the display.

Note: Press and hold the button to rapidly

advance the flashing cursor.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have

entered the correct month, day, year,

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Select the Date, Time, or Title You Want to Record on Your Tape

The clock cell must be installed, and the date and time set before they can be selected

and recorded. When the scene select AE dial is in AUTO, the auto date mode is

automatically selected.

DISP.

TITLE

TAYLOR WAYNE

MODE

TITLE

MODE

^OT

DISPLAY

1. Attach a power supply and place

• Date/Time Display: The date and

POWER switch in CAMERA. The

time will be displayed and recorded.

power indicator will light.

• TV On-Screen Display: The

viewfinder displays will appear on

the screen of a TV connected to the

camcorder during record pause. In

this mode the date will be displayed

and recorded.

2. Make sure the scene select AE dial is

not set to AUTO.

3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears

beside the F2 button in the display

panel.

DISP. appears in the

Note: This mode is not available during

recording.

viewfinder.

4. Repeatedly press F2 to select the date,

• Date Off: No date or time will be

displayed or recorded.

time, or title you want to record.

• Date Display: The date will be

displayed and recorded.

• Title Display: The title you created

will be displayed and recorded.

• Auto Date: The date will be

automatically recorded for

approximately five seconds.

Note: If no title has been created, SET

CHAR appears and a title can be created.

Details are on page 45.

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Date and Time Displays

Viewfinder Displays

Press F2 to select mode.

NOV 18. 96

Date Display

TV On-Screen Display

Return to Date Display

AUTO DATE

Date Off Display

Auto Date Display

NOV 18. 96 PM 11:59

TAYLOR WAYNE

Date/Time Display

Created Title Display

The mode selected will be recorded.

To Record the Date, Time, or Title Display on Your Tape

1. Place the camcorder in record pause.

• The date has been set or changed.

2. Place scene select AE in MAN.

Note: Whenever the scene select AE dial

is in AUTO, AUTO DATE is automatically

selected.

• This display mode has just been

selected.

• The tape has been changed or the

tape compartment opened.

3. Press MODE until DISPLAY appears

beside the F2 button in the display

panel.

4. Repeatedly press F2 to display the

date, time or title you have previously

stored in the viewfinder.

If you select AUTO DATE, it will

automatically appear, be recorded for

five seconds, and then disappear

whenever:

5. Press F2 to remove the display from

the viewfinder when you are finished

recording it.

6. To record the display again, place

the camcorder in record pause and

press F2.

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Animation and Time-Lapse Recording — Remote Only

SP•SLP/T20•30•40

Switch set to SP

START/ STOP

START/STOP

Button

ZOOM

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

T20•30•40

SELF

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

INT.

TIME

REW

TIME LAPSE SELF

INT./TIME Button

–

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

STOP

REW

REC

TIME

VCR

ANIM.

PAUSE

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

TIME LAPSE

ANIM. REC/TIME

Button

VIDEO

INSERT

A.DUB

POWER Switch in

CAMERA

Animation Recording

Animation recording produces an illusion of movement for an otherwise

stationary scene or object by shooting a series of pictures of slightly different

poses (such as cartooning).

To Record Using Animation

5. Press the thumb trigger (START/STOP

on remote). Recording stops

1. Use the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to

set the tape speed to SP.

automatically after the selected

amount of recording time.

2. Place camcorder in record pause.

(POWER switch must be in CAMERA.)

You may want to take two to five

shots of the subject in the same

position.

3. Press TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME

on remote to select the amount of

recording time (1/4, 1/2 or 1 second).

6. When you are finished, press TIME

The recording time selected will

appear in the viewfinder.

LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME on remote

until

disappears from the view-

finder or place the POWER switch in

VCR.

30MIN T30 SP

Notes: If you start animation recording at the

very beginning of a tape, record for about five

seconds so the tape runs smoothly. Using the

fade feature is a good way to begin.

1/4S

The fade feature will not operate during

animation recording.

4. Focus the camcorder on the subject

you want to record.

Use a tripod to keep the camcorder steady.

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Time-Lapse Recording

Time-lapse recording makes automatic recordings at preset time intervals. The

recording will show subtle changes (such as shifts in cloud formations or plant growth)

when it remains focused on an object.

To Record Using Time Lapse

5. Focus the camcorder on the subject

you want to record.

1. Use the SP•SLP/T20•30•40 switch to

set the tape speed to SP.

6. Press the thumb trigger (START/STOP

on the remote). The camcorder will

start and stop recording the selected

amount of time.

2. Place the POWER switch in CAMERA

to put the camcorder in record pause.

3. Press TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME

on remote to select the amount of

recording time (1/4, 1/2 or 1 second).

The tally light flashes with the flash

speed increasing five seconds before

recording begins.

The recording time selected appears in

the viewfinder.

7. When you are finished, press each

TIME LAPSE button during record

30MIN T30 SP

pause until

from the viewfinder.

and

disappear

PAUSE

If the camcorder is recording, first

press the thumb trigger (START/STOP

on the remote) to stop recording.

1/4S

4. Press TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME

on remote to select the interval time

(15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute or

5 minutes).

The interval time selected appears in

the viewfinder.

30MIN T30 SP

PAUSE

1/4S

15S

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Audio Dubbing (Remote Only)

Audio dubbing lets you record new sound (audio) in place of previously

recorded audio.

PLAY/PAUSE

Button

COUNTER R/M Button

START/STOP

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

PLAY

Button

T20•30•40

TIME LAPSE

UNTER R/M

PLAY

STOP

REW

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

REC

TIME

–

ANIM.

PAUSE

VCR

REW

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

Button

AUDIO

INSERT

A.DUB

DC OUT

VIDEO

A. (Audio)

DUB Button

REW Button

POWER Switch in VCR

To Audio Dub

camcorder in audio dub standby.

1. Place the tape with safety tab intact

into the camcorder.

and appear in the viewfinder.

2. Place POWER switch in VCR.

3. Locate the place you want the audio

dubbing to stop and press

PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote).

4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than

two seconds on the camcorder to set

the time counter back to 0:00:00.

Display in Viewfinder

5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less

than one second to turn on memory

stop (M).

8. Press PLAY on the remote to start

audio dubbing.

appears in the viewfinder. The new

audio will be recorded in place of the

old audio.

6. Press REW, locate the place you want

audio dubbing to begin, and press

PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote)

exactly at the beginning of the scene.

When the counter reading of

M 0:00:00 is reached, audio dubbing

stops and the camcorder enters

playback.

7. Press A.DUB and PAUSE on the

remote together to place the

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Edit Insert (Remote Only)

Edit insert lets you record new video in place of previously recorded video without

replacing the audio.

START/STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

COUNTER R/M Button

Button

ZOOM

SELF

INT.

TIME

PLAY

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

Button

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

STOP

REW

PAUSE

Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

–

Button

INSERT

A.DUB

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

INSERT

Button

AUDIO

DC OUT

VIDEO

REW Button

POWER Switch in VCR

To Edit Insert

and appear in the viewfinder.

1. Place the tape with safety tab intact

into the camcorder.

2. Place POWER switch in VCR.

3. Locate the place you want the edit

insert to stop and press PLAY/PAUSE

(PAUSE on remote).

4. Press COUNTER R/M for more than

two seconds on the camcorder to set

the time counter back to 0:00:00.

Display in Viewfinder

Note: To dub new audio at the same time,

press A.DUB and PAUSE together. Press

INSERT and PAUSE together to return to

the edit-insert mode.

5. Press COUNTER R/M again for less

than one second to turn on memory

stop (M).

6. Press REW, locate the place you want

edit insert to begin, and press

8. Press START/STOP on remote (thumb

trigger on camcorder) to start edit

PLAY/PAUSE (PAUSE on remote)

exactly at the beginning of the scene.

insert.

appears in the viewfinder.

New video is recorded over the

previous video. When the counter

reading of M 0:00:00 is reached, edit

insert stops and the camcorder enters

playback.

7. Press INSERT and PAUSE on the

remote together to place the

camcorder in edit insert standby.

Note: The camcorder may stop slightly

before or after the edit out point and there

may be slight distortion at this point.

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Built-In Color Enhancement Light

The built-in color enhancement light will automatically add more light when needed.

The POWER switch must be in CAMERA to operate the video light.

Built-In Video Light

MODE

LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON

Button

To Use the Light

Set the LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON switch.

• Set to ON to turn the light on.

Note: We recommend you set white

Cautions:

balance to the indoor mode (

using the light.

) when

Do not operate the video light closer

than one foot to people or other

objects.

• Set to AUTO to have the light come on

automatically when the camcorder

senses there is insufficient light for the

best recording.

The video light becomes very hot. Do

not touch it during operating or right

after using it. Serious injury may

result.

Notes: If the lighting condition is unstable

the light may turn on and off. Set the light

to ON or OFF.

Do not place the camcorder in a

carrying case right after using the light.

The light may stay on during high speed

shutter recording.

• Set to OFF to turn the light off. Turn

Never operate the video light close to

flammable or explosive material.

the light off when you are not

recording to save battery power.

Note: When the light is turned on, the

camcorder may turn off if the battery’s power

is low even though the battery level indicator

is not flashing.

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Replacing the Bulb

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Recording

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camcorder from your

shoulder and – when you are ready to shoot – bring the camcorder to shooting position

in one quick movement.

To Attach the Shoulder Strap

4. Attach the other end of the strap to the

other shoulder strap attachment ring.

1. If the strap keeper is

over a double section

of the strap, slide the

strap keeper off the

end of the strap.

Replace the keeper

on the strap between

the buckle and the

end of the strap as

shown.

–

Keeper

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

2. Loop the end of the strap over the top

of the shoulder strap attachment ring.

5. Adjust the shoulder strap to the desired

length.

Keeper

Buckle

6. Slide both keepers up snugly against

the shoulder strap attachment rings to

prevent the strap from slipping.

–

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

Attachment

Rings

Cautions: When carrying the

camcorder with the shoulder strap,

you may find it convenient to rotate

the viewfinder down and slide it to

the front. This helps prevent

possible damage to the viewfinder

from bumping against your body as

you move.

AUDIO

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

3. Thread the end of the strap back

through the keeper and buckle making

sure it is threaded under the outer

strap. Make sure the strap is not

twisted.

Make sure the shoulder strap is

firmly attached before using it to

carry the camcorder.

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Playback

Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

START/STOP

SELF

TRACKING Buttons

PLAY

Button

ZOOM

INT.

TIME

EJECT

Button

PLAY/PAUSE

Button

TIME LAPSE

PLAY

STOP

REW

REC

TIME

ANIM.

PAUSE

Button

DATE/TIME/CHAR––SET

TRACKING

T20•30•40

STOP

Button

UNTER R/M

PLAY/PAUSE

W.BAL.

STOP

REW

STOP Button

FF Button

–

INSERT

A.DUB

REW

Button

REW Button

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

POWER Switch in VCR

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VIDEO

POWER Indicator

Stop-Action Pause

Viewfinder Playback

• During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE

on the camcorder (or PAUSE on the

remote) to “stop the action” and view

one frame of the tape.

Viewfinder playback is the simplest way

to watch tapes using the camcorder.

To Play Back a Tape

1. Place POWER switch in VCR. The

Caution: Pause is designed for momentary

interruptions and should not be used for an

extended period of time. If the camcorder remains

in pause for more than five minutes, it will

automatically enter the stop mode and then turn

off to prevent excessive tape wear.

power indicator will light.

2. Slide EJECT and insert the cassette

you want to play back. Close the

cassette compartment.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playback.

If necessary, adjust tracking.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder

(or PLAY on the remote) to return to

normal playback.

During playback, use the playback

features.

4. Press STOP when you are finished.

Tracking

During playback, streaks may appear in

the playback picture. Press either

TRACKING button to move the streaks

up or down and out of the picture.

Visual Searching

• During playback, press and release FF

or REW if you want to search the tape

visually in forward or reverse.

• During stop-action playback, pressing

one TRACKING button may reduce

picture “jitter” (picture bouncing up

and down). Some “jitter” is normal.

• Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder

(or PLAY on the remote) to return to

normal playback.

• For brief searching, press and hold FF

or REW for more than two seconds.

Simultaneously press both TRACKING

buttons to return tracking to its preset center.

Note: The TRACKING buttons may have no

effect on tapes recorded on other camcorders

or VCRs.

• Release the button to return to normal

playback.

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Using the Cassette Adapter

The camcorder uses a smaller size cassette, but records in standard VHS format. The

cassette adapter allows you to play your VHS-C cassettes in a VCR just like other

standard VHS cassettes.

Insert the VHS-C cassette into the cassette adapter. Insert the cassette adapter into the

VHS VCR like a normal VHS cassette.

Install Cassette Adapter’s Battery

Battery

Compartment

Cover

1. Remove battery compartment cover.

Notes: Replace the battery when the load

time becomes much longer than normal.

2. Install supplied “AA” battery so

positive (+) and negative (–) ends

align properly with (+) and (–)

terminals in battery compartment.

Remove the battery from the cassette adapter

if it will not be used for a month or more.

This will prevent possible damage from

battery leakage. If leakage occurs, wipe up

the liquid inside the compartment and replace

the battery with a new one.

3. Replace battery compartment cover.

Insert Cassette into Cassette Adapter

Cassette

Compartment

Lid

Tape Wheel

EJECT Switch

1. Before inserting the cassette into the

adapter, remove any slack in the tape

by turning the tape wheel on the side

of the cassette.

3. Insert the cassette with the tape

window on the left and facing up.

Allow the cassette to drop into the

adapter. Do not force the cassette.

2. Slide EJECT to the right to open the

cassette compartment lid.

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Playback

Load Detector

4. Gently close the cassette compartment

lid until it locks into place. Make sure

the cassette reel area under the adapter

is free to turn while the cassette is

Caution: If the load detector is still

extending from the side of the cassette

adapter after you have attempted to load

the cassette, loading is not complete.

Try to load the cassette again.

Note: You should hear a whirring sound

while the tape loads. The adapter’s load

detector will automatically retract into the

adapter.

Attempting to insert the cassette adapter

into a VCR with the load detector

extending may cause damage to the

adapter and/or VCR.

Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter

Access Hole

1. Slide the adapter’s EJECT switch to

the right. The load detector will

extend from the side and the whirring

sound indicates the tape is being

released before the adapter’s cassette

compartment lid opens.

2. Use the access hole on the bottom of

the adapter to push the cassette up and

remove it from the adapter.

3. Gently close the adapter’s cassette

compartment lid.

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Playback on TV (or VCR) with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks

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

you will need an optional audio/video cable such as VH83 shown on page 64.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR, you can attach the camcorder to the VCR

and watch what the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

1 White

Audio Plug

Audio/Video

Output Cable

(Optional)

AUDIO

–

AUDIO Jack

VIDEO

VCR

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

Yellow Video Plug

AUDIO

BATT. RELEASE

DC OUT

VIDEO

Back of

Stereo VCR or

TV Monitor

1 White

Audio

Plug

Y-Adapter

(Optional)

Audio/Video

Output Cable

(Optional)

AUDIO

VIDEO Jack

VIDEO

Yellow Video Plug

Installation

2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO

1 Attach the white plug on one end of

the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

IN jack on the TV (or VCR).

3 Attach the white plug on the other end

of the audio/video cable to the AUDIO

jack (located under the small cover)

on the back of the camcorder.

Notes: If your cable does not have white

and yellow plugs, just be sure to attach the

same color to the audio jacks.

If your TV (or VCR) has stereo AUDIO IN

jacks, attach the plug to the one labeled

MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you

may need a Y-adapter, such as AH25,

shown on page 66 to hear both channels.

4 Attach the yellow plug to the yellow

VIDEO jack on the camcorder.

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Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to

TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to

the video input channel.

• During playback, use the playback

features on page 57.

4. To copy what the camcorder is playing,

place a blank cassette in the VCR, and

press the VCR’s RECORD button.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the “line” or

“camera mode”. (If your VCR does

not have a “line” or “camera

Note: Make sure the memory-stop feature

is turned off (press COUNTER R/M) or the

camcorder will enter play pause when the

counter reaches M 0:00:00.

mode”, consult the VCR owner’s

manual.) Operate the TV as you

normally do to see the signal

5. Press STOP when you are finished.

coming from the VCR.

Caution: The unauthorized recording

of copyrighted material may infringe

the rights of others.

2. Place the POWER switch in VCR to

turn on the camcorder. The power

indicator will light.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE.

• If noise bars appear on the screen,

press TRACKING – or +.

Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to

TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to

the video input channel.

2. Place the POWER switch

in CAMERA.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the “line” or

“camera mode”. (If your VCR does

not have a “line” or “camera

3. Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch what the

camcorder is seeing (or recording) on

the TV screen.

mode”, consult the VCR owner’s

manual.) Operate the TV as you

normally do to see the signal

coming from the VCR.

Notes: The remote control will operate the camcorder.

During record pause, you can use the display feature to see the camcorder’s displays on the TV

screen. Details are on pages 48-49.

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Playback on a TV Without Audio/Video Inputs

To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video inputs, you will need an

optional 1CVA147C RF output adapter and an optional coaxial RF cable, such as VH82

or VH84 shown on page 66. If your TV has AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks (or is

connected to a VCR), refer to pages 60-61.

VHF Antenna

DAT

Optional Coaxial

RF Cable

(such as VH82 or VH84)

T20•30•40

UNTER R/M

W.BAL.

REW

–

Back of TV

VCR

VHF

POWER

OFF

CAMERA

AUDIO

Optional

Transformer

(Such as VH54)

DC OUT

BATT. RELEASE

VHF

VIDEO

AUDIO, RF DC

OUT, VIDEO Jacks

OUT TO TV Connector

RF Output

Adapter's Plug

Optional

300-75 Ohm

VCR/TV Switch

Transformer

IN FROM ANT

Connector

Optional RF Output Adapter

(1CVA147C)

CH3/CH4 Switch

Installation

1 Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV. Connect the antenna to the

IN FROM ANT connector on the RF

output adapter if you are going to leave

the adapter connected to the TV.

2 Attach one end of the optional

coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV

connector on the adapter, and attach

the other end to the VHF input on

your TV as shown.

Note: If your VHF antenna is the flat

twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you will also need an optional 300-to-75

ohm transformer.

Note: If your TV has 300 ohm screw

terminals, you will need a 75-to-300 ohm

transformer, such as VH54, shown on

page 66.

3 Attach the RF output adapter’s plug

to the AUDIO, RF DC OUT, and

VIDEO jacks located under the small

cover on the back of the camcorder.

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Playback Operation

5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the camcorder.

1. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF

output adapter to channel 3 or 4.

• During playback, use the playback

features described on page 57.

2. Turn on the TV, and tune it to the

same channel you selected with the

RF output adapter’s CH3/CH4 switch.

• If noise bars appear on the screen,

adjust tracking as described on

page 57.

3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in

VCR.

6. Press STOP on the camcorder when

you are finished.

4. Place POWER in VCR. Power

indicator will light.

Viewing What the Camcorder Is Recording

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel

3 or 4. When the camcorder is used as

a camera, turn the TV’s volume down

to prevent a high-pitched squeal

caused by feedback.

5. Press the thumb trigger to begin

recording. You can watch what the

camcorder is seeing (or recording) on

the TV screen.

2. Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the RF

Notes: The remote will also operate the

camcorder.

output adapter to the same channel

you selected on the TV.

During record pause, you can use the display

feature to see the camcorder’s displays on the

TV screen. Details are on pages 48-49.

3. Place adapter’s VCR/TV switch in

VCR.

4. Place POWER in CAMERA. Power

indicator will light.

Normal TV Viewing

For normal TV viewing, you may leave

the RF output adapter hooked up to the

TV. Disconnect the adapter’s plug from

the camcorder and place the adapter’s

VCR/TV switch in TV.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I),

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Optional Accessories

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

and adding to the fun of using your compact VHS camcorder. The

following pages have a selection of accessories to help make your

memorable moments look and sound even better.

These accessories are designed to make the process of recording and

watching your videos more enjoyable.

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, all accessories are available through toll-free

ordering or by using the order form on page 67.

AC201A Soft Carrying Case

DCC08 Car Cord Adapter

Do not use

any other car

cord with this

camcorder.

This car cord adapter enables you to

Custom compact soft case designed

especially to provide protection and utility

for your compact VHS camcorder and

most accessories. Rugged fabric lined

with soft non-abrasive material and

generous padding. Has three outside

pockets with storage for lens filters,

adapters, batteries, and tapes.

operate your camcorder from your car,

truck, or RV by plugging the car cord

directly into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter

socket. The DCC08 is designed

specifically to convert power from a 12-

volt battery to a 6-volt output.

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Optional Accessories

FB1260 and FB120 Rechargeable

Batteries

Using the Optional AC088 Tripod

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod,

such as AC088, will keep the camcorder

steady and produce excellent video

results.

This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides

smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-

release mount makes it easy to attach or

remove the camcorder. The grooved,

tubular 3-section leg design folds down to

26" when not in use. Rubber feet allow

for sure footing.

These rechargeable nickel-cadmium

batteries are designed specifically for long

life. The FB1260 is the same battery that

came packed with your camcorder. The

FB120 powers your camcorder twice as

long as the FB1260 (with video light off –

depending on how much you use zoom

and pause). Both can be recharged with

the AC adapter/charger that came with

your camcorder.

CPS91 AC Battery Charger

The CPS91 battery charger plugs directly

into an AC outlet and charges the FB1260

and FB120 camcorder batteries. Because

the CPS91 operates on 100-240 Volts,

50/60 Hz, it can be used virtually

anywhere in the world. A plug adapter

may be required in some countries.

Charging takes approximately seven hours

for the FB1260 (1-hour battery) and 13

hours for the FB120 (2-hour battery).

Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is

stable enough to hold the camcorder without

falling over. Do not transport the camcorder

attached to the tripod.

When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be

careful not to force the tripod screw into the

camcorder’s tripod mounting hole.

All specifications and

descriptions of accessories are

subject to change without notice.

The tripod screw should not protrude into the

camcorder more than approximately three-eighth

(3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the

mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.

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Optional Accessories

1CVA147C RF Output Adapter

VH54 Cable Transformer

This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used to

connect a standard 75-ohm antenna cable

(such as VH82 or VH90) to the 300 ohm

screw terminals on a TV.

This RF output adapter is used with a

coaxial RF cable, such as VH82 or VH90,

to connect your camcorder to a standard

TV (one without audio/video inputs) for

playback. If your antenna cable is the flat

twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you will also need a 300-to-75 ohm

transformer. If your TV has 300 ohm

antenna screw terminals, you will need an

optional 75-to-300 ohm transformer such

as VH54.

VH83 Audio/Video Cable

This six foot audio/video dubbing cable

can be used for copying tapes from the

camcorder to another VCR or camcorder.

Coaxial RF Cables

VH82 (6-ft)

VH90 (12-ft)

AH25 Y-Adapter

These RF cables are used with the RF

output adapter to connect your camcorder

to a standard TV (one without

audio/video input jacks) for playback.

If your TV has 300 ohm antenna screw

terminals, you will need an optional

75-to-300 ohm transformer such as

VH54. If your antenna cable is the flat

twin-lead type attached by two screws,

you will also need an optional 300-to-75

ohm transformer.

This Y-adapter allows you to connect

your camcorder’s mono audio cable to a

stereo TV or VCR.

All specifications and descriptions of accessories

are subject to change without notice.

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Accessory Order Form

Order Form for Camcorder Model CC634

Description

Part No.

AC088

AC201A

ACS091

AH25

Price

Qty. Total

Super Lightweight Tripod

Soft Camcorder Case

Shoulder Strap

$ 39.95

$ 12.95

Y-Adapter

2.95

AC Battery Charger

Car Cord Adapter

Rechargeable Battery (Extended)

Rechargeable Battery (Standard)

75-300 Cable Transformer

Coaxial RF Cable

CPS91

DCC08

FB120

FB1260

VH54

VH82

VH83

VH90

$ 59.95

$ 89.95

$ 49.95

2.95

6.95

5.95

7.95

Audio/Video Cable

Coaxial RF Cable

RF Output Adapter

Remote Control

AC Adapter/Charger

and

1CVA147C $ 59.95

221125

221400

$ 39.95

$ 96.45

Power Connector

220389

$ 27.75

Cassette Adapter

Bulb Assembly

232845

233430

$ 49.95

$ 44.95

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise...........................................................$__________

Sales Tax.........................................................................$__________

We are required by law to collect the appropriate

sales tax for each individual state, county, and

locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling....................................................$

5.00

Total Amount Enclosed ................................................$__________

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.

Money order or check must be in U.S.

currency only. No COD or cash.

Please complete other side also

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Charge your order on your VISA,

MasterCard, or Discover Card by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your VISA card

My card expires:

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your MasterCard

Copy Number

above your

name on

My card

expires:

MasterCard

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your Discover Card

My card expires:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Print or type your name and

address clearly. This will be

your mailing label.

A complete and correct

order will save you days

of waiting.

Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

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Zip:

Please make sure that both sides of this form

have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

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Accessory Order Form

To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by

telephone or direct-by-mail.

United States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card

ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST)

Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on

this order form.

1 – 800 – 338 – 0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with

credit card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable

to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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Trouble Checks

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can easily correct without

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

Before you call or take your camcorder to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Servicenter,

look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple

checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your warranty

covers and explains how to get service.

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

No power

• Place the POWER switch in CAMERA or VCR to turn on

the camcorder. The power indicator will light.

• If using battery, it may need to be recharged.

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a

working outlet.

Won’t record or

playback

• If using AC adapter/charger, make sure it is plugged into a

working outlet.

• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there is

moisture in the camcorder. Wait until the dew indicator no

longer appears before operating the camcorder.

• Make sure POWER switch is in correct position for desired

operation.

• There may not be a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.

• The cassette tape may be broken, try another cassette.

• You may have reached the end of the cassette, try

rewinding it.

Won’t playback

Won’t record

• POWER switch must be in VCR position.

• Safety tab has been removed. (See page 20.)

• POWER switch must be in CAMERA.

No picture

• Open lens cover.

Camcorder turns

itself off

• Place POWER switch to OFF and then CAMERA or VCR

to turn back on. If camcorder is left in record pause or play

pause for several minutes, it will turn itself off to prevent

tape wear.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

• Aim remote at camcorder’s remote control sensor.

• Remote’s lithium cell battery may be installed incorrectly.

See page 18.

Camcorder does not

respond to remote

control

• Remote control’s lithium cell battery may need replacing.

• Remote control sensor on camcorder exposed to direct

sunlight or strong artificial light.

• Time-counter memory may be on. Whenever an “M”

appears with the time-counter display, the camcorder will

stop rewinding (or fast forwarding) when counter reads

M 0:00:00. Press REW or FF again to continue

rewinding or fast forwarding, or press COUNTER R/M to

turn off the memory-stop feature.

Tape stops during

rewind or fast

forward

• Press PLAY/PAUSE to return to normal playback.

Camcorder remains

in pause mode

• Subject was too far from camcorder.

Sound is too low or

distorted

• If the dew indicator ( ) flashes in the viewfinder, there

is moisture in the camcorder. Wait until this indicator no

longer appears before operating the camcorder.

Dew Indicator

flashing in

viewfinder

• Subject is dark or behind glass. Auto-focus may not

work under these conditions. Place scene select AE dial

in MAN and focus manually. See pages 40-41.

• Subject is not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are

at different distances. Place scene select AE dial in MAN

and focus manually. See pages 40-41.

Poor auto-focus

operation

• Auto focus is automatically turned off when some effects

are selected with the scene select AE dial. Place scene

select AE dial in AUTO. See page 41.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Viewfinder displays

are out of focus

• Lens is smudged, and image appears unfocused.

• Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted.

• The small controls on the bottom of the viewfinder control

the brightness (B) and color (C) of the viewfinder. If the

brightness or color of the viewfinder ever does require

adjustment, carefully use a plastic screwdriver. Make the

adjustments with caution to prevent damaging the miniature

controls.

Picture is too dark

or subject too dark

• For best results, only use higher shutter speeds outdoors.

Rotate scene select AE dial to sports ( ) or

Shutter( ). See page 35.

• Subject in front of a strong backlight. Rotate scene select

AE dial to select back-lit ( ). See page 35.

• Turn on the built-in color enhancement light.

• Add more light using the exposure control. See page 42.

Picture recorded

with special effect

• Scene select AE dial may be turned to special effect mode.

Turn the scene select AE dial to AUTO.

See page 35.

Picture recorded in

brown tone

• SEPIA ( ) selected with scene select AE dial. Turn the

scene select AE dial to AUTO. See page 35.

Picture recorded

with black bars at

top and bottom

• Camcorder is set to the 16X9 mode. Turn off 16X9.

See page 39.

Colors do not look

natural on recording

• Try adjusting white balance. See page 36.

Title recorded on

tape

• Title is recorded whenever it appears in viewfinder.

Remove the title from viewfinder. See pages 48-49.

Power zoom lever

does not operate

zoom

• Check MODE selected. Zoom lever operates other features

when some modes are selected. See page 37.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Date and/or time

were recorded on

tape

• Displays will be recorded on tape whenever they appear in

the viewfinder. Remove them from viewfinder when

recording. See pages 48-49.

• When AUTO DATE is selected (scene select AE dial in

AUTO), display will automatically be recorded when you

begin recording or change the cassette. See pages 48-49.

Date and/or time are

incorrect

• Clock lithium cell battery may need replacing. See page 46.

• Date or time may need to be set. See pages 47.

Vertical white lines

appear when shoot-

ing bright object

• This may occur when background extremely contrasts with

the subject.

Error number

(E01, E02, etc.)

appears in

• Try disconnecting power source. Wait ten seconds and then

connect power source again. If error number does not

disappear from viewfinder, consult your Authorized RCA

Camcorder Servicenter.

viewfinder

Battery runs down

sooner than

expected

• If camcorder has not been used for some time, charge the

battery using the REFRESH feature on the adapter/charger.

• Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is

recording continuously. You can check your battery by first

fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock

and recording the picture of the clock. When the recording

stops, play the last recorded section, and note the clock time.

A one-hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of

recording time. In practical use, you may not be able to

record for the full time because the camera uses battery

current when it is waiting between recordings (record-pause

mode) and while you focus and zoom.

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior,

remove any power source connected to

the camcorder and gently wipe it with a

clean soft cloth.

Caution: Use of strong cleaning

products, such as those containing

alcohol or benzine, may damage

the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then

gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared

cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning

may scratch the lens.

Caution: Do not

touch the lens with

your fingers. The

oil from your skin

can damage the

lens.

MODE

Lens

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

The viewfinder eyepiece can be removed for cleaning.

1. Turn the eyepiece

counterclockwise and pull it out.

2. Remove dust using a blower brush.

3. Reattach the eyepiece by aligning

the reference marks, and then turn

the eyepiece clockwise until it

clicks.

Reference

Marks

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Care and Maintenance

Proper Care and Storage

• The camcorder can be damaged by

improper storage or handling. Do not

subject the camcorder to swinging,

shaking, or dropping.

• Keep dust and grit from entering the

camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and

grit are abrasive and will cause

excessive wear to both the camcorder’s

recording/playback heads and cassettes.

• Do not store the camcorder in

temperatures below -22°F (-30C) or

above 149°F (65C).

• Always close the lens cover when the

camcorder is not in use.

• When the camcorder is not in use,

always remove the cassette and

AC adapter/charger or battery.

• Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products such as suntan

lotion, as it may damage the finish.

• Retain the original carton for future

storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

• Do not operate the camcorder near the

ocean as salt water or salt water spray

may damage the internal parts of the

camcorder.

• Do not operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below

40°F (4C) or above 95°F (35C).

• Do not expose the camcorder or

adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If

either component becomes wet, turn off

the power and take the unit to an

Authorized RCA Camcorder

• Do not attempt to disassemble your

camcorder. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside.

• Avoid operating your camcorder

immediately after moving it from a cold

location to a warm location. Give the

camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a

stable temperature before inserting a

cassette. When the camcorder is

moved from cold to warm,

condensation may cause the tape to

stick to the headwheel and damage the

headwheel or tape.

Servicenter.

• Do not use an adapter/charger or

batteries other than the ones specified

for the camcorder. Use of the wrong

accessories may cause damage to the

camcorder.

• Do not aim your camcorder at the sun

or other bright objects.

• Do not leave your camcorder in direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

The resulting heat buildup could

permanently damage the camcorder’s

internal parts.

• Do not operate the camcorder in

extremely humid environments.

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Specifications

General

Camera Section

Power requirement: 6VDC

Power consumption: 5.9 watts (normal)

Weight: 1.7 lbs. (770g)

Image Sensor: 1/4" CCD Imager

Tripod Mount: One 1/4" x 20 threaded

hole

Dimensions – Including Viewfinder

4-4/8"(W) x 4-1/2"(H) x 8-1/8"(D)

111 (W) x 113(H) x 206(D) mm

Lens: f1/1.2

14:1 (4.1-57.4 mm)

Filter Diameter: 46 mm

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS-C

AC Adapter/Charger

Power requirement: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Power consumption: 23 watts

Weight: .7 lbs. (320g)

Dimensions: 6"(W) x 1.7"(H) x 2.7"(D)

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

Record/Playback System:

Four video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC

color

Viewfinder

55" Color – 113K Pixel

Information to User

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device and RF lighting

device pursuant to Part 15 and part 18 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Alterations or modifications carried out

without appropriate authorization may

invalidate the user’s FCC right to operate

the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all

requirements of the Canadian

Interference — Causing Equipment

Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

respecte toutes les exigences du

Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du

Canada.

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Customer Assistance and Service

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone

You can reach Thomson at the

following number:

number to help you with any problems

you may encounter with your camcorder.

Many can be diagnosed over the phone,

and if necessary, a replacement unit can

be shipped to you. Please have your

camcorder model/serial number and date

of purchase ready when you call. If your

unit is out of warranty, we will quote the

cost of an exchange unit to you.

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number

operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., CST

Monday – Friday

for U.S. customers only

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem

over the phone, we will gladly service

your unit or exchange it for a new or

refurbished camcorder. Refer to the

limited warranty on the reverse side to

learn about your specific rights and

responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a

Return Authorization number before

returning anything! Obtain a Return

Authorization (RA) number from the

telephone representative before returning

your equipment to avoid delays,

accounting errors, or even loss of your

unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to

Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who

authorized the return of your equipment

will give you an RA number over the

phone. They will also provide you with

instructions on where and how to return

your camcorder. Write the number in

large, clear characters on the outside of

the box. To avoid confusion and

and model/serial number of your

camcorder. These numbers are located

on the bottom of your unit. If your

camcorder is within the warranty period,

please provide a copy of the bill of sale

to verify purchase date. Use the original

box and packing material to protect the

equipment from damage in shipment.

misunderstandings, shipments without an

RA number clearly visible on the outside

of the box will be returned to you at your

expense.

For your protection, insure all shipments

for full replacement value and use a

reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no

responsibility for warranty shipments

from the customer to the factory if not

shipped in the manner prescribed by

Thomson.

Include a brief note describing the

problem and any conversations about the

problem you have had with Thomson

personnel. Include your name, address

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or

workmanship.

which validates date of purchase to

the exchange location and you will be

provided the new or refurbished unit.

4. If the repairs were covered by your

warranty, you will not be billed.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

If you are not located near an exchange

point:

What we will do:

1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or

Visa account number and expiration

date to our phone representative. This

is for security purposes. If we receive

your unit including all accessories

within 14 days from the date you were

provided a Return Authorization

number, only items not covered by

warranty will be charged to your

account. IF YOUR UNIT

During the initial 90 days

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder

at no cost to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder.

Parts will be provided at no charge,

but you will be responsible for the cost

of labor required for the repair.

INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES

IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14

DAYS, THE SUGGESTED

RETAIL VALUE OF THE

CAMCORDER AND/OR

How you get service:

• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your

unit’s date of purchase and

ACCESSORIES WILL BE

model/serial number ready. The

model/serial number information is on

the bottom of your camcorder.

CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT

CARD. This amount will be credited

if the unit is subsequently received.

2. We will send you a replacement unit

next business day delivery.

3. You will receive an invoice packed

with the replacement product, but will

not be charged for the unit portion of

the invoice amount if we receive your

unit including all accessories within

14 days from the date you were

provided the RA number. Any labor

and parts charges not covered by our

warranty will be included and charged

against your account.

• A representative will troubleshoot

your problem over the phone. If the

representative determines that you

should receive a replacement unit, you

will be provided with a Return

Authorization (RA) number and the

location of a nearby exchange point if

one exists. No returns will be

accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement camcorder

before you return yours:

If you are located near an

exchange point:

1. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point next business day

delivery.

2. The exchange location will notify you

of its arrival.

3. Take your unit, including all

accessories, and your bill of sale

4. Ship the unit back to us along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder using the replacement

unit’s carton. Shipping instructions

will be included in the carton along

with your RA number, which will

allow you to easily ship the unit back

to us. Make sure you insure your

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Limited Warranty

shipment in case of damage or loss.

Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

To have your Camcorder repaired by

an Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter:

• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-

336-1900 for the Authorized RCA

Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized RCA

Camcorder Servicenter of your choice.

• Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder

Servicenter representative your sales

receipt or other, evidence of purchase.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs

are complete.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs and insurance are your

sole responsibility. We accept no

liability in case of damage or loss.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• Battery for clock and other features.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Camcorders purchased or serviced

outside the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and

handling costs of your unit,

including insurance for loss or

damage.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to

lightning damage.

To receive a replacement unit after we

have received your unit:

1. Write the RA number on the outside of

the carton used to return the unit.

Make sure you insure your

shipment in case of damage or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder, using the original box and

packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product

Registration Card packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs, and insurance are your

responsibility. We accept no liability in

case of damage or loss.

4. Include a cashier’s check or money

order for payment if there are any out

of warranty labor or parts charges

which were indicated by the

representative, and you elected not to

use your credit card.

5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or

refurbished unit will be shipped to you

next day delivery.

necessary. The return of the card is

not required for warranty coverage.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may have other rights

that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your Camcorder

outside the United States:

• Contact your dealer for warranty

information.

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Index

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

COUNTER R/M Button . . . . . . .10,32,52-53

Customer Assistance . . . .1,3,77,Back Cover

Date and Time Displays . . . . . . . . . .26,46-49

DATE/TIME/CHAR + and – Buttons10,45,47

DATE/TIME/CHAR SET Button . . .10,45,47

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Dew Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,37-42

Displays, Camcorder Displays

16x9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,39

16x9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

A. (Audio) DUB Button . . . . . . .16-17,52-53

Accessories, Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-69

Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69

Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,11

Animation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,50

Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,3,77,Back Cover

Audio Dub Indicators . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,52

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-53

AUDIO/RF DC/VIDEO OUT

on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48-49,61,63

Displays, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29

EDIT SEARCH + and – Buttons .10,22-23,31

Edit Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Edit Insert Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,53

EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,9,21,22,57

Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Exposure Bar Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,42

Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . . .7,9,22,25

F1 and F2 Buttons . .9,22-23,37-42,44,48-49

FADE Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,38

Fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

FF (Fast Forward) Button . . .10,16-17,31,57

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Focus Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,40-41

Focus Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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

Front-Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Handstrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,10

High-Speed Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

INDEX Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,30

Indexing, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

INSERT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,53

Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . . . . . .21

LENS COVER Control . . . . . . . .5,9,22,26-27

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

LIGHT OFF•AUTO•ON

Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,54-55

Light, Built In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79

Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75

MAN (Manual) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

MAN.W.BAL (Manual White Balance)

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,36

Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Memory Stop Feature . . . . . . . . . . .32,52-53

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,30

MODE Button 9,22-23,28-29,37-42,44,48-49

MWB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60,62

Audio/Video Cable (Optional) . . . . . .3,60,64

AUTO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,35

Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Auto Head Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

B (Bright) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,72

Back-Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

BATT. RELEASE Button . . . . . . . . .10,11,13

Battery, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Battery, Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,46

Battery, Installing in Clock . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Battery, Installing in Remote . . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,26

Battery Marker Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Battery, Using Rechargeable . . . . . . . .12-14

Bulb, Replacing for Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

C (Color) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,72

Camcorder Lens, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Camcorder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Camcorder, Powering . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15

Camcorder, Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Camcorder, Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Camera Edit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Car Cord Adapter, Optional . . . . . . . . .15,64

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75

Care and Storage of Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59

Cassette Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,9

Cassette Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Cassettes, Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cassettes, Inserting and Removing . . . . .4,21

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover

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

Checking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73

Cleaning Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Clock Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . .26-27,46

Clock Battery, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Clock Cell Compartment . . . . . . . . . . .10,46

Color Enhancement Light . . . . . . . . .9,54-55

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

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Index

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64-69

Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69

PAUSE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,52-53

SP•SLP/T20•30•40

Switch . . . . . . . . . . .6,10,20,22,33,50-51

START/STOP Button . . . . . . .16-17,43,50-51

Status Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

STOP Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,16,57

Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Tally Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,30

TAPE END Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

Tape Length Display . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,33

Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tape Time Remaining Display . . . .26-27,33

Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10

Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

TIME LAPSE ANIM. REC/TIME

PAUSE

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .5,8,22-23

Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

PLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,52-53,57

PLAY/PAUSE Button . . .8,10,52-53,57,61,63

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-63

Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Playback on a TV With

AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks . . . . . . . . .60-61

Playback on a TV

Without Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . .62-63

Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Playback Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Portrait Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

POWER CAMERA/OFF/VCR

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,50-51

TIME LAPSE SELF INT./TIME

Switch . . . . . . . . . .5,8,10,13-17,22-23,31

. . . . . . . . . . .38-39,43,44,50-53,57,61,63

Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . .11-15

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73

Product Registration . . . .Inside Front Cover

Proper Care and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Quick Review Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Button . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,43,50-51

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Time Counter Display . . . . . . . . . . .26-27,32

Time-Lapse Indicators . . . . . . . .28-29,50-51

Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .50-51

Tips, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Title, Creating New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Title Displays . . . . . . . . . . . .26,44-45,48-49

Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44-45

Titles, Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Titles, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44,48-49

TRACKING Buttons . . . . . . . . . .10,57,61,63

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Traveling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73

Turning On the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Unpacking the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Using Cassette Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .58-59

Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,25,26-29,57,74

Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Viewfinder, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78-79

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

White Balance Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,36

ZOOM Buttons, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . .16,34

Zoom Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22-23,26,34

Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

REC

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,23

Recording Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,20,33

Recording Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Recording, Making a . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Refreshing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Registration Card . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18

Remote Control Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,18

REW (Rewind) Button . .8,10,16,31,52-53,57

RF Output Adapter, Optional . . . . .62-63,66

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Scene Select AE

Dial . . . . . . .7,9,22-23,26-27,35-42,44,48

Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

SELF INT.(Interval)/TIME

Button . . . . . . . . . .16-17,28-29,43,50-51

Self-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Self-Timer Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29,43

Sensor, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sepia Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . . . . .10,56

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Speeds, Recording and Playback . . . .6,20,33

Sports Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Spotlight Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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U.S. Consumers:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty . . . . . .800-283-6503

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-336-1900

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-338-0376

Canadian Consumers:

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0338

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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.

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s) Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Japan

Part Number 96-CC634-1

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