RCA Camcorder CC9370 User Guide
Digital  
Camcorder  
User’s Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
CC9370  
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Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
Assistance ......................................3  
On-screen Menus ........................29  
Accessing Menus ......................29  
Fader/Wipe Effects ...............29  
Program AE with Special  
First-Time Operation ...................3  
Getting Started ............................3  
Using the LCD Monitor:.........7  
Reviewing Operating Controls ....9  
Powering the Camcorder ........... 11  
Using the Adapter/Charger ........ 11  
Using the Rechargeable Battery 12  
Charging the Battery.............13  
Battery Life ..........................14  
Battery Level Indicator ......14  
Effects ...............................30  
Exposure Control .................32  
Iris Lock ...............................32  
White Balance Adjustment ...33  
Manual White Balance .........34  
Using the Manual Menu ............35  
Digital Image Stabilization ...35  
Tele Macro Focusing ............35  
Wide Mode ..........................36  
Cutting Wind Noise ..............37  
Resetting Defaults ................37  
Using the Camera Menu ...........37  
Recording Mode...................38  
Sound Mode .........................38  
Zoom Mode .........................38  
Gain Up ...............................39  
Tally Light............................39  
ID Number ...........................40  
Demo Mode .........................40  
Side LED .............................41  
Using the Display Menu............41  
On-Screen Displays ..............41  
Date and Time Display .........42  
Time Code............................42  
Clock Adjustment .................42  
Battery Care and Storage ......14  
Other Camcorder Details ...........15  
Shoulder Strap ..........................15  
Working With the Right Media .16  
Mini DV Cassettes ....................16  
Erase Protection Tab .................16  
Recording and Playback Speeds  
and Times ...............................16  
Cassette Notes ..........................17  
Care and Storage .......................17  
Time-Remaining Display ..........17  
On-Screen Preferences ...............18  
Display Menu Options ..............18  
Setting the Date and Time.....18  
Displaying Information on  
the Camcorder or TV .........19  
Displaying Date and Time  
Information On Screen .......20  
Time Code Display...............20  
Using the Monitors .....................22  
Seeing What You Are  
Recording ...............................22  
Using the LCD Monitor........22  
Using the Viewfinder ............23  
Focusing the Eyepiece .......23  
On-screen Indicators .................24  
Warning Indicators ....................24  
Recording Mode Indicators .......25  
Playback Mode Indicators .........27  
Recording....................................43  
Recording Details .....................43  
Video Light ..........................43  
Camcorder Focus .................45  
Auto Focus .......................45  
Manual Focus ...................46  
Snapshot Feature ..................46  
FRAME ............................46  
FULL................................46  
MULTI-4 ..........................47  
MULTI-9 ..........................47  
PIN-UP .............................47  
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Table of Contents  
Recording  
Trouble Checks ...........................63  
Recording Details  
Specifications ..............................68  
Digital and Optical Zooming 47  
Using the Zoom Lever ......47  
Care and Maintenance ...............69  
After Using the Camcorder .......69  
Cleaning The Camcorder ..........69  
Proper Care and Storage............70  
Things to Avoid.........................70  
CustomerAssistance and Service 71  
Warranty ....................................72  
Working With the Core Filter ....74  
Index ...........................................75  
Playback......................................49  
Basic Playback..........................49  
Speaker Volume ...................49  
Still Playback Mode .............50  
Shuttle Search ......................50  
Frame-By-Frame Playback ...50  
Basic Connections ....................50  
Displaying Data on a TV or  
VCR ..................................50  
Viewing Recordings on a TV  
Using A/V Input Jacks .......51  
Connecting to a TV Using  
A/V Input Jacks .................51  
Connecting to a VCR  
Using A/V Input Jacks .......52  
Connecting to a Computer  
Using IEEE 1394 Jacks ......53  
Connecting to a VCR to  
Capture Sound Only...........54  
Dubbing to Another Digital  
Video Camcorder ...............55  
Camcorder Tips ..........................56  
Recording Tips..........................56  
Traveling Tips ...........................56  
Optional Accessories ...................57  
Soft Carrying Case ....................57  
Shoulder Strap ..........................57  
Rechargeable Battery ................57  
Extended Life Battery ...............57  
AC Battery Charger ..................58  
Universal Remote Control .........58  
IEEE 1394 Cable ......................58  
A/V Cable .................................58  
DC Cable ..................................58  
Tripod .......................................59  
Accessories Order Form............60  
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First-Time Operation  
Assistance  
The toll-free numbers are available to help with any problem you may encounter.  
Camcorder Exchange Warranty .................. 800-283-6503 (pages 72-73)  
Customer Service ........................................ 800-336-1900 (page 71)  
Accessories ................................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 57-62)  
Getting Started  
This section describes the steps necessary to set up your camcorder to record.  
Refer to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.  
1. Unpack the camcorder and accessories.  
• Save all packing materials and box in case the camcorder ever needs to  
be shipped or stored.  
• The items shown are packed with the camcorder. If any pieces are  
missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.  
• Remove the plastic film that covers the front and side logos on the  
camcorder. Use a fingernail, not anything sharp, to remove.  
Core Filter for Optional  
Lithium-ion Battery  
S-Video cable  
Part No 247800  
(see page 74 for details)  
Caution  
Never use the adapter/  
Model CC9370  
charger for any purpose  
other than charging the  
247800 battery pack (or  
the optional BB46L) or for  
supplying power to the  
camcorder.  
AC Adapter/Charger  
Part No. 247801  
Shoulder Strap  
Part No. ACS091  
IEEE 1394  
Connection Cable  
Part No. 249644  
Audio/Video Cable  
Part No. 249645  
DC Cable  
Part No. 244268  
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First-Time Operation  
2. Adjust the handstrap to fit your hand.  
A. Lift the flap on the handstrap  
and separate the Velcro strip.  
B. Insert your hand so your  
fingers can comfortably reach  
the camera buttons.  
C. Adjust the strap to fit snugly.  
D. Refasten the strap, and fold  
the flap back down.  
Handstrap  
Velcro Strip  
(Under Flap)  
Handstrap  
3. 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 using the included DC power cable.  
To AC outlet  
100-240, 50/60 Hz  
Adapter/charger  
model 247801  
DC cable  
DC OUT jack  
DC In jack  
A. Connect one end of the DC  
cable to the DC OUT jack on  
the adapter/charger.  
C. Plug the adapter/charger’s  
plug into a working power  
outlet.  
B. Connect the other end of the  
DC cable to the DC in jack on  
the camcorder.  
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First-Time Operation  
4. Press in the Lock Button and rotate the Power Switch  
A
to automatic ( ) record .  
•
The Power Indicator lights when  
the camcorder is turned on.  
Power Indicator  
•
The position of the Power Switch  
determines whether the camcorder  
A
M
is in automatic ( ) or manual ( )  
record mode, powered off (OFF),  
PLAY  
or in playback mode (  
).  
•
Automatic recording places the  
camcorder into AutoShot™ mode.  
Focus, exposure, iris control, white  
balance, and the recording light are  
controlled by the camcorder during  
automatic recording.  
Lock Button  
Note: Many special effects do not  
operate in AutoShot mode (see pages  
31-32 for more information).  
M
•
Manual ( ) recording mode  
allows you to control many of the  
camcorder’s special features.  
Note: The camcorder automatically  
turns off to save battery power if left  
in record-pause mode for more than  
five minutes. Set the Power Switch to  
OFF, then back to automatic or  
Power Switch  
manual record mode to turn back on.  
5. Set the Light (AUTO/ON/OFF) Switch to AUTO.  
Open the LCD monitor by  
pressing and holding the PUSH  
OPEN latch, then rotate the  
monitor outward.  
LCD monitor  
Note: Opening the LCD more than  
25 degrees automatically turns it on  
turns off the image in the viewfinder.  
With the light switch set to AUTO,  
the Video Light automatically turns  
on when more light is needed.  
LIGHT switch  
(OFF/AUTO/ON)  
LIGHT switch  
(OFF/AUTO/ON)  
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First-Time Operation  
6. Insert a Mini DV cassette.  
Record protection tab  
Tape window  
A. Make sure the camcorder is  
connected to a power supply.  
B. With the camcorder set to  
A
automatic ( ) record, slide and  
hold the OPEN/EJECT latch.  
Gently pull the cassette cover  
open until it snaps into place.  
The cassette holder  
OPEN/EJECT  
latch  
automatically opens.  
PUSH HERE marks  
the area to use to  
close the cassette  
compartment  
C. Insert a Mini DV cassette with  
the record protection tab  
facing up and the tape  
window facing out.  
Note: The Mini DV cassette’s record  
Protection Tab must be set to REC in  
order to be recorded on.  
Caution  
Never open the cassette holder door  
by force. This could damage the  
camcorder and void the warranty.  
D. Push on the area marked  
PUSH HERE until the  
cassette holder locks  
into place.  
The camcorder must be connected  
to a power supply to load or eject a  
cassette.  
PAUSE  
E.  
appears on the LCD or in  
---  
the viewfinder when a  
recordable tape is inserted  
into the camcorder.  
7. Use the LCD monitor to see what’s recording.  
To see what’s recording use the color LCD monitor.  
Note: When the LCD monitor opens more than 25 degrees, the viewfinder  
automatically turns off. When the LCD monitor is closed, the viewfinder  
automatically turns on.  
To enable both you and the  
180°  
person being recorded to see  
what’s on the LCD monitor, you  
can rotate the screen 180 degrees  
so the front of the monitor faces  
forward.  
Note: With the LCD monitor  
completely rotated, the viewfinder  
also turns on.  
90°  
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Using the LCD Monitor:  
A. Open the monitor 90 degrees  
from the camcorder body.  
MENU/BRIGHT  
dial  
B. Tilt the monitor 180 degrees  
forward or 90 degrees down  
as required for convenient  
viewing while recording.  
C. To adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor’s image, rotate  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial .  
Note: Adjusting the LCD monitor  
brightness does not affect the  
recorded image on cassette.  
Rotating the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial adjusts the brightness of  
the LCD monitor.  
8. Start and stop recording.  
A. Remove the Lens Cap.  
B. Put the camcorder in  
automatic record mode by  
pressing the Lock Button in  
and rotating the Power Switch  
A
to the icon.  
C. Press and release the Thumb  
Trigger to start recording. The  
REC icon appears in the  
viewfinder or LCD monitor  
(but does not show up in the  
recording). This indicator  
reflects that recording has  
started.  
Thumb  
Trigger  
D. When finished recording,  
press and release the thumb  
trigger again to stop  
recording. The camcorder is  
now in the record-pause  
PAUSE  
mode. The  
icon appears in  
---  
the viewfinder or on the LCD  
monitor.  
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First-Time Operation  
9. Play back your recording.  
A. Press the Lock Button in while  
rotating the Power Switch to the  
Power Indicator  
PLAY  
icon to put the camcorder  
in playback mode.  
The Power Indicator lights.  
B. Press the Rewind Button (  
on top of the camcorder to  
reverse the cassette to the  
beginning. When rewound  
)
Thumb  
Lock  
Pressing the Thumb  
Trigger will start or pause  
recording  
completely, the camcorder will  
automatically stop.  
The time counter and date/time  
on-screen displays will blink.  
C. Press the Play/Pause button  
(
) on top of the camcorder  
/
to start playback.  
Playback buttons on top of the  
D. View the recording using the  
LCD monitor or viewfinder.  
Notes: The LCD monitor displays the  
recording in full color while the  
viewfinder displays in black and  
white only.  
camcorder include Stop ( ),  
Rewind ( ), Play/Pause (  
),  
/
and Fast Forward ( ).  
Sound will play back if the LCD  
monitor is open or closed. To adjust  
the volume, use the Zoom Lever (also  
labeled – VOL +).  
More information about using the  
LCD monitor and viewfinder can be  
found on pages 22-23.  
E. Press the Stop Button ( ) on  
top of the camcorder when  
finished playing back the tape.  
10. Turn off the camcorder.  
Press in the Lock Button and rotate  
the Power Switch to OFF.  
11. Close the LCD monitor.  
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Reviewing Operating Controls  
Zoom Lever (also Volume  
Control in PLAY mode)  
OPEN/EJECT Latch  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
A/V, Computer, and  
S-Video Connection jacks  
(under rubber hood)  
Viewfinder  
Battery  
Hand Strap  
Power  
Indicator  
Battery Release Button  
Power Switch/  
Lock Button  
Thumb  
Trigger  
Fast forward Button (  
)
Play/pause Button (  
)
/
Rewind Button (  
STOP Button ( )  
)
PUSH/OPEN Button  
LCD Monitor (closed)  
Tally Light  
Microphone  
Video Light  
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First-Time Operation  
Reviewing Operating Controls  
DC IN Jack  
Speaker  
Shoulder Strap Ring  
LCD Monitor (open)  
Service Port  
Light Switch (OFF/AUTO/ON)  
SNAPSHOT  
Button  
MENU/BRIGHT  
Dial  
Cassette Holder Carriage  
(NEVER touch internal pieces)  
Cassette Holder  
Cover Door  
PRESS HERE Cassette  
Holder Closing Point  
MODE  
Button  
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Powering the Camcorder  
Powering the Camcorder  
Using the Adapter/Charger  
The Adapter/Charger attaches to the camcorder and lets you power your  
camcorder directly from standard household power. The Adapter/Charger  
operates on 100-240 volts, 50/60 Hz.  
To AC power outlet  
Adapter/Charger  
DC OUT Jack  
DC IN Jack  
DC Cable  
Attaching the Adapter/Charger  
Removing the Adapter/Charger  
1. Connect one end of the DC cable  
to the DC OUT jack on the  
Adapter/Charger .  
2. Connect the other end of the DC  
cable to the DC IN jack on the  
camcorder.  
1. Unplug the Adapter/Charger from  
the power outlet.  
2. Remove the DC cable from the  
Adapter/Charger and camcorder.  
Using an Optional Plug Adapter  
An optional plug adapter might be  
required in some countries.  
3. Plug the Adapter/Charger’s plug  
into an AC power outlet  
1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug  
into the AC plug adapter.  
(100-240V, 50/60Hz).  
CAUTION  
Never use this Adapter/Charger  
for any purpose other than  
charging the 247800 battery  
pack (or the optional BB46L) or  
in conjunction with the DC  
cable to supply power to the  
camcorder.  
AC 100-240V  
Optional AC  
Plug Adapter  
2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the  
AC outlet.  
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Powering the Camcorder  
Using the Rechargeable Battery  
The battery must be charged as described on the next page before it can be  
used the first time. Initial charging takes approximately 90 minutes. When  
fully charged, the battery supplies approximately 75-95 minutes of operating  
time– depending on how much the monitor, zoom, and pause are used.  
Conserve battery power by turning the camcorder off during recording breaks.  
Safety Precautions  
•
Do not short the  
battery’s terminals.  
•
Do not attempt to  
disassemble or modify  
the battery. No user-  
serviceable parts are  
inside.  
Battery Release  
Button  
•
•
Use the battery only  
with specified adapter/  
chargers and  
camcorders.  
Throwing the battery  
into a fire or exposing  
it to excessive heat –  
over 149 degrees F (65  
degrees C) could be  
hazardous.  
Attaching a Charged Battery  
Removing a Battery  
If the DC cable is attached to the  
Press and hold the BATTERY  
camcorder, remove it before attaching RELEASE button. Slide the battery  
the battery.  
up and out to remove.  
1. Lift the viewfinder.  
2. Slide the battery into the back of  
the camcorder. Make sure the  
arrow diagram on the battery  
points down so the contacts on  
the battery and camcorder match.  
3. Turn the Power Switch to record  
M
A
( or ). The power indicator  
lights.  
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Powering the Camcorder  
Charging the Battery  
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 CHARGE indicator  
to flash.  
If the DC cable is attached to the  
DC OUT jack on the Adapter/Charger,  
remove it.  
1. Make sure the arrow on the  
battery faces up and points to the  
Adapter/Charger’s POWER light.  
2. Hold the battery flush against the  
Adapter/Charger and slide it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
5. After the battery is charged, the  
CHARGE indicator stops  
blinking and remains lit.  
6. Remove the charged battery by  
sliding it off the Adapter/Charger.  
7. Attach the charged battery to the  
camcorder as described on the  
previous page.  
3. Plug the Adapter/Charger into the  
nearest AC power outlet (100-  
240V, 50/60Hz).  
4. If the battery is properly  
connected, the CHARGE  
indicator blinks.  
Lithium-ion  
Rechargeable Battery  
model 247800 (or  
optional model BB46L)  
Arrow Marker  
To AC Wall Outlet  
100-240 Volts, 50/60 Hz.  
Adapter/Charger  
model 247801  
POWER Indicator  
DC OUT Jack  
CHARGE Indicator  
CAUTION  
When a battery is attached to the Adapter/Charger, do not turn them  
upside down. The battery may fall off and be damaged or cause injury.  
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Powering the Camcorder  
Notes: If a protective cap is on the  
battery, remove it before use or  
charging.  
Battery Life  
Battery Level Indicator  
When charging a battery for the first  
time or after a long storage period,  
the CHARGE indicator may not light  
on the Adapter/Charger. Remove the  
battery and try again.  
The battery level indicator appears in  
the viewfinder or LCD monitor and  
reveals the amount of power left in  
the rechargeable battery.  
Notes: The battery level indicator is not  
recorded on the tape.  
Charge the battery in temperatures  
between 50 and 90 degrees  
Fahrenheit (10-35 degrees Celsius).  
Charging times are based on a fully  
discharged battery.  
Charging times vary depending on  
ambient temperature and battery  
condition.  
If you connect the camcorder’s DC  
cord to the Adapter/Charger during  
battery recharging, power is supplied  
to the camcorder and charging stops.  
•
•
When  
fully charged.  
As power is used,  
appears, the battery is  
will  
appear which will be followed by  
the icon.  
Finally, when the battery power is  
almost gone, flashes on  
screen. The camcorder turns off  
automatically after a few seconds.  
Before replacing the battery or  
plugging the DC Cable into the  
camcorder, set the Power Switch  
to OFF to turn off the camcorder.  
•
•
After repeated charging and use,  
battery life gradually decreases.  
When operation time is too short  
to be useful, the battery should be  
replaced.  
If the battery discharging must be  
stopped in the middle, remove the  
battery from the adapter/charger  
before unplugging it from the AC  
outlet.  
If the battery pack becomes too  
hot, remove it from the charger  
and let it cool down.  
Let a hot battery cool down  
before attaching it to the AC  
adapter/charger.  
•
Battery Care and Storage  
•
•
•
Recharging takes approximately  
70 minutes for the battery  
depending on its condition.  
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Other Camcorder Details  
Other Camcorder Details  
Shoulder Strap  
The camcorder’s shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the camera  
from your shoulder and – when ready– bring the camcorder to shooting  
position in one quick movement.  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
1. Make sure the battery pack or  
DC cord is removed.  
2. Following the illustration, thread  
Caution  
When carrying the camcorder with  
the shoulder strap, you should close  
the LCD monitor and rotate the  
the strap through the eyelet.  
viewfinder down. This helps prevent  
possible damage to the monitor or  
viewfinder from bumping against  
3. Fold the strap back and thread it  
through the buckle.  
4. Repeat the procedure to attach  
the other end of the strap to the  
other eyelet located under the  
Hand Strap. Make sure the strap  
is not twisted.  
your body as you move. Make sure  
the shoulder strap is firmly attached  
before using it to carry the camcorder.  
Shoulder Strap  
Hand Strap  
Shoulder Strap  
Eyelets  
Shoulder Strap  
Buckle  
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Working With the Right Media  
Working With the Right Media  
Mini DV Cassettes  
This camcorder is designed to work exclusively  
with digital video cassettes. Only cassettes marked  
with a Mini DV logo can be used with this unit.  
Also keep in mind that this camcorder is not  
compatible with other digital media formats.  
Note: For details on loading and  
unloading cassettes into the digital  
camcorder, see page 6 in this manual.  
Erase  
Protection Tab  
Erase Protection Tab  
You can use your videocassettes over  
and over again. To erase a previous  
recording, make sure that the Erase  
Protection Tab is set to REC. To protect  
a cassette from being recorded over,  
move the Erase Protection Tab to SAVE.  
Recording and Playback  
Speeds and Times  
The camcorder records and plays back  
Slide tab to SAVE  
in Standard Play (SP) or Long Play  
(LP) mode. Select the recording speed  
using the on-screen menus (see page  
38 for details).  
to protect contents,  
or REC to use.  
The selected speed is displayed on  
screen but not in the recording. The  
maximum SP and LP recording times  
for popular Mini DV cassettes are  
shown.  
•
SP Provides the best picture  
(less picture noise), but the  
shortest recording time (as few as  
30 minutes).  
Recording Time  
SP LP  
30 min. 45 min.  
60 min. 90 min.  
80 min. 120 min.  
Cassette  
30 min.  
60 min.  
80 min.  
•
LP Provides the longest  
recording times (up to 120  
minutes with an 80-minute tape)  
but has more potential picture  
noise than SP in normal playback.  
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Working With the Right Media  
Cassette Notes  
Care and Storage  
•
A power supply must be attached  
to load or eject a cassette.  
•
When finished with a cassette,  
rewind it, remove it from the  
camcorder, and label it. Protect the  
tape using the erase protection tab  
if necessary.  
•
When loading a cassette, it takes a  
few seconds for the Cassette  
Holder to open. Never apply force  
to the holder or door cover as this  
might result in damage to the  
camcorder and void the warranty.  
If the cassette holder does not open  
after a few seconds, close the  
holder door and try again. If it still  
does not open, turn the camcorder  
off then on again.  
•
Store cassettes vertically in their  
protective cases at normal room  
temperatures. Never leave the  
camcorder or cassettes in a car or  
outdoors for an extended period of  
time. Excessive heat or cold might  
damage cassettes.  
•
•
•
Keep cassettes away from strong  
magnetic fields such as electric  
motors, speakers and other devices.  
Keep dust from entering the  
cassette compartment. All dust is  
abrasive and causes excessive wear  
on the cassette and the camcorder’s  
recording and playback heads.  
Never use cassettes with damaged  
or spliced tape.  
•
•
If the cassette does not load  
properly, open the cassette holder  
door and fully remove the unit.  
Wait a few minutes and reinsert it.  
When the camcorder is suddenly  
moved from a cold environment to  
a warm environment, wait a short  
time before opening the cassette  
holder door.  
•
•
•
•
Closing the cassette holder door  
before the holder comes out may  
damage the camcorder.  
Do not use a cassette if it has been  
damaged or exposed to moisture.  
The tape might jam and/or damage  
the camcorder.  
Even when the camcorder is turned  
off, a cassette can still be loaded or  
unloaded. After the cassette holder  
is closed with the camcorder  
switched off, though, it may not  
recede. Turn the power on before  
loading or unloading cassettes.  
When recording, once the cassette  
holder door is open, a blank portion  
will be recorded on the tape or a  
previously recorded scene will be  
taped over regardless of whether  
the tape holder came out or not.  
Loosen the grip strap if it appears  
to interfere with the cassette holder  
door operation.  
Time-Remaining Display  
The approximate time remaining on a  
recording tape is displayed on screen:  
•
•
Time  
Remaining  
Display  
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On-Screen Preferences  
On-Screen Preferences  
Display Menu Options  
The Display Menu offers a chance to set what is shown on screen during  
recording and playback. You must set the correct date and time before they  
can be displayed in either mode.  
Setting the Date and Time  
The correct date and time must be set  
before they can be displayed.  
Date and time information is recorded  
onto the tape at all times, but its  
display can be turned on or off during  
playback (see Displaying information  
on the camcorder or TV on the next  
page for details).  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight DISPLAY MENU ( ).  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display a series of submenus.  
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight CLOCK ADJ.  
6. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to select the choice and display  
time and date information. The  
month is highlighted.  
1. With a power supply attached,  
press in the Lock Tab and rotate  
D I SPLAY MENU  
RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
M
the Power Switch to manual ( )  
record. The power indicator lights.  
DATE  
/
T
I ME  
T I ME CODE  
CLOCK ADJ. DEC 25  
’
00  
30  
:
PM  
5
7. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the correct month.  
8. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
when the correct month is shown  
to advance to the day entry.  
9. Repeat the procedure to select the  
correct day. Following day is the  
year, then hour, and finally the  
minute.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the camcorder’s on-screen  
menus. The FADER/WIPE menu  
( ) is the default display.  
Note: You must rotate through all 12  
hours to change a.m. times to p.m.  
FADER WI PE  
/
10. After advancing through all of  
the time and date settings and  
CLOCK ADJ. is the only  
highlighted item, rotate the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN.  
–
WI PE SCROLL  
–
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
OFF  
–
FADER  
WH I TE  
–
FADER BLACK  
–
FADER  
MOSA I C  
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On-Screen Preferences  
6. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to return to the main menu icons.  
To exit the menus and return to  
normal viewing, press in the  
DISPLAY MENU  
RETURN  
ON SCREEN LCD  
DATE/TIME  
LCD/TV  
TIME CODE SIMPLE  
CLOCK ADJ.  
MENU/BRIGHT dial when the  
END icon ( ) is highlighted.  
Note: For different date/time display  
4. Choose which information will be  
displayed on what devices. Rotate  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight LCD, LCD/TV, or  
SIMPLE.  
options, see the following instructions.  
You can proceed to make changes to  
other DISPLAY MENU items, or  
highlight and select RETURN and  
then END menu selections to exit the  
menus and return to normal record  
viewing.  
LCD Displays information  
only on the camcorder’s LCD  
monitor and not on a connected  
TV screen.  
Displaying Information on the  
Camcorder or TV  
LCD/TV Makes the camera’s  
display appear on a connected  
TV or VCR display as well as  
the camcorder’s LCD monitor.  
1. With a power supply attached,  
press in the Lock Tab and rotate  
M
the Power Switch to manual ( )  
record.  
SIMPLE Keeps on-screen  
indicators (except the tape  
running indicator, warning icons,  
and date/time information) from  
appearing on screen. This also  
keeps the camcorder’s  
information (except date and  
time) from appearing on a  
connected TV or VCR display.  
The power indicator lights.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the camcorder’s on-  
screen menu system.  
FADER WI PE  
/
–
WI PE SCROLL  
–
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
OFF  
–
–
FADER  
WH I TE  
FADER BLACK  
–
FADER  
MOSA I C  
5. When you’ve made your choice,  
press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to select it and exit back to the  
DISPLAY MENU.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to select the choice.  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
again to select ON SCREEN.  
Note: You can proceed to make  
changes to other DISPLAY MENU  
items, or highlight and select  
RETURN and then END menu  
selections to exit the menus and  
return to normal record viewing.  
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On-Screen Preferences  
Displaying Date and Time  
Information On Screen  
1. With a power supply attached,  
press in the Lock Tab and rotate  
the Power Switch to manual ( )  
record. The power indicator lights.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the camcorder’s on-  
screen menu system.  
6. When the desired choice is made,  
press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate it and exit back to the  
DISPLAY MENU.  
Note: You can proceed to make  
changes to other DISPLAY MENU  
items, or highlight and select  
RETURN and then END menu  
selections to exit the menus and  
return to normal record viewing.  
M
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to select it.  
Time Code Display  
During recording, a time code is  
captured on the tape. This code  
confirms the location of the recorded  
scene on the tape during playback.  
If recording starts from a blank  
portion of the tape, the time code  
begins counting from 00:00:00  
(minutes: seconds: frame number). If  
recording starts from the end of a  
previously recorded scene, the time  
code continues from the last time  
code number.  
DISPLAY MENU  
RETURN  
ON SCREEN LCD  
DATE/TIME  
LCD/TV  
TIME CODE SIMPLE  
CLOCK ADJ.  
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight DATE/TIME. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
select it.  
Note: The time code is automatically set  
to 00:00:00 when a tape is ejected.  
DISPLAY MENU  
RETURN  
1. With a power supply attached,  
press in the Lock Tab and rotate  
ON SCREEN  
DATE/TIME  
ON  
TIME CODE OFF  
CLOCK ADJ.  
M
the Power Switch to manual ( )  
record. The power indicator lights.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the camcorder’s on-  
screen menu system.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to select it.  
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight TIME CODE. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to select  
the choice and display submenus.  
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to select ON or OFF.  
ON Sets the date and time to  
always be displayed on screen.  
OFF The date and time do not  
appear on screen  
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DISPLAY MENU  
RETURN  
ON SCREEN  
DATE/TIME  
TIME CODE ON  
CLOCK ADJ. OFF  
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to select ON or OFF.  
ON Displays the time code on  
the camcorder’s viewfinder or  
LCD monitor as well as a  
connected TV or VCR display.  
Frame numbers are not  
displayed during recording.  
• OFF The time code is not  
displayed at all.  
6. When you’ve made your choice,  
press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate it and exit back to the  
DISPLAY MENU.  
Note: You can proceed to make  
changes to other DISPLAY MENU  
items, or highlight and select  
RETURN and then END menu  
selections to exit the menus and  
return to normal record viewing.  
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Using the Monitors  
Seeing What You Are Recording  
To see what the camcorder’s recording, use either the LCD monitor or the  
viewfinder monitor. When the LCD monitor is open more than 25 degrees, the  
viewfinder turns off. When you close the LCD monitor, the viewfinder turns on.  
To enable both you and the person you’re recording to see what’s being  
captured, rotate the LCD monitor completely around 180 degrees so the front  
of the monitor faces the person being recorded (the viewfinder turns on  
automatically when the monitor is turned to the front).  
Using the LCD Monitor  
The camcorder’s LCD monitor is a miniature color monitor that displays the  
images captured by the camcorder in either record mode or for recording  
playback.  
Cautions  
Never force the monitor to rotate  
180°  
completely around. This could  
damage both the monitor and/or  
the camcorder.  
When carrying the unit with the  
shoulder strap, close the monitor  
to prevent possible damage to it  
from bumping against objects as  
you move.  
90°  
1. Open the LCD monitor at least 25  
degrees. The viewfinder turns off.  
3. Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD’s image by turning the  
bright control (MENU/BRIGHT  
dial). This does not affect the  
brightness of the recording you  
are making.  
2. For convenient viewing, the LCD  
can be tilted once the monitor is  
open 90 degrees from the camera  
body. Tilt the monitor forward up  
180 degrees or down up to 90  
degrees.  
• Turn the dial toward + to  
brighten the image.  
• From a high angle (such as over  
a crowd)— tilt the monitor  
down to record.  
• From a low angle (such as when  
kneeling)— tilt the monitor up  
to record.  
• Turn the dial toward – to darken  
the image.  
4. When finished recording, close  
the monitor and lock it into place.  
Note: Recording on bright, sunny  
days can make the LCD monitor hard  
to see. Use the viewfinder instead.  
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Using the Monitors  
Using the Viewfinder  
Focusing the Eyepiece  
The camcorder’s viewfinder is a  
miniature monitor that displays in  
black and white.  
Note: When the LCD monitor is open  
more than 25 degrees the viewfinder turns  
off unless the LCD is rotated 180 degrees  
to face forward. With the LCD forward,  
both monitors are turned on.  
The Diopter Adjustment Control on  
the underside of the viewfinder  
focuses the eyepiece’s display  
allowing for individual vision needs.  
If you wear eyeglasses, you may be  
able to operate the camcorder without  
them by using the Diopter Adjustment  
Control.  
For convenient viewing, rotate the  
viewfinder up or down.  
Diopter  
Adjustment  
Control  
To set the correct focus, concentrate  
on one of the icons in the on-screen  
menus.  
1. Adjust the eyepiece for  
comfortable viewing.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the on-screen menus.  
3. Concentrating on the icons, turn  
the Diopter Adjustment Control  
until they come into focus.  
Cautions  
Never force the viewfinder to rotate  
completely around. This will damage  
the viewfinder and/or the camcorder.  
When carrying the camcorder with the  
shoulder strap, put the viewfinder  
down to help prevent possible damage  
to it from bumping against your body  
as you move.  
Note: The eyepiece focus control  
does not affect the focus of the image  
captured by the camcorder.  
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On-screen Indicators  
Several displays appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder to aid in the  
operation of the camcorder. Although it may look crowded, all of the icons  
shown below do not appear on-screen at the same time. Also, not all screen  
icons are shown in the illustration. Refer to the icon descriptions that follow.  
Recording Menu Icons  
Playback Menu Icons  
Warning Indicators  
Indicates the amount of power left in the  
rechargeable battery.  
An empty battery icon flashes on screen when  
the battery’s power is almost exhausted.  
Battery Levels  
Appears when the power switch is set to  
A
M
either automatic ( ) or manual ( ) record  
and no cassette is in the camcorder.  
Missing Cassette  
Warning  
Appears when the Erase Protection Tab is set  
to SAVE while the Power Switch is set to  
either automatic ( ) or manual ( ) record.  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE  
PROTECTION SWITCH  
A
M
HEAD CLEANING REQUIRED USE  
CLEANING CASSETTE appears if dirt is  
detected on the recording heads. Use an  
optional cleaning cassette to remove dirt.  
Head Cleaning  
Warning  
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Warning Indicators  
CONDENSATION, OPERATION PAUSED  
PLEASE WAIT appears if moisture occurs  
inside the camcorder. When this indication  
appears, wait at least one hour before using  
the camcorder again.  
Condensation Warning  
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the  
Recording Start/Stop button or SNAPSHOT  
button is pressed when the Power Switch is  
TAPE!  
Missing Cassette  
Warning  
A
M
set to automatic ( ) or manual ( ) record.  
Appears when a tape reaches its end during  
recording or playback.  
TAPE END  
End of Cassette  
Warning  
Appears if a tape in another format is loaded.  
DIFFERENT  
FORMATTED TAPE  
Appears briefly after the power is turned on  
to either automatic or manual record mode  
and the lens cap is still attached.  
LENS CAP  
Covered Lens Warning  
Appears when the date and time are not set.  
SET DATE/TIME  
Appears when the built-in clock battery runs  
out and the previously set date/time is erased.  
Consult your nearest RCA service center for  
replacement.  
Missing Information  
Warning  
A
M
Recording Mode Indicators ( or )  
F. AUTO  
Auto Recording Indicator  
A
Appears when in automatic ( ) record mode.  
Displays the fade/wipe effect in use (see  
pages 29-30 for details about fade and wipe  
effects.)  
Fade and Wipe Effect  
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A
M
Recording Mode Indicators ( or )  
Appears when the camcorder is in 16x9 mode  
(wide screen).  
Wide Frame Indicator  
SP  
Display of the set recording speed (either  
Standard Play [SP] or Long Play [LP]).  
Tape Speed Indicator  
Displays the approximate zoom ratio during  
zooming.  
•
appears when GAIN UP is set to  
AUTO and the shutter speed is  
automatically adjusted.  
40X  
Zoom Ratio  
•
is the zoom lever indicator.  
Appears when back lighting compensation is  
turned on.  
Back Lighting Indicator  
•
•
REC appears during recording.  
PAUSE appears during Record-Standby.  
REC/PAUSE  
Record/Pause Indicators  
Appears when a tape is running.  
Active Tape Indicator  
Appears when white balance is adjusted.  
White Balance Adjustment  
PHOTO  
Snapshot Indicator  
Appears when a snapshot is being taken.  
Appears when the exposure is adjusted.  
+
2
—
Exposure Adjustment Icon  
+
2
—
Appears when the iris is locked.  
Iris Lock Indicator  
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M
Recording Mode Indicators ( or )  
Displays the selected Program AE with  
special effects icons.  
Special Effects Indicator  
Appears when Digital Image Stabilization  
(DIS) is activated. The icon blinks or goes out  
when DIS is activated but cannot be used.  
Image Stabilization Indicator  
Wind Cut Mode  
Appears when wind cut mode is engaged to  
reduce the noise created by wind.  
•
•
BRIGHT displays the brightness of the  
LCD monitor.  
SOUND displays the sound mode for  
approximately five seconds after the  
camcorder is turned on.  
Bright/Sound Indicator  
Manual Focus Indicator  
Appears when the focus is adjusted manually.  
Displays the date and time briefly when the  
camcorder is turned on.  
Date/Time Indicator  
Time Code Display  
Displays the time code.  
PLAY  
Playback Mode Indicators (  
)
Displays the sound mode (either 12 or 16-bit)  
Sound Mode Indicator  
LP  
Displays the playback tape speed (either SP  
or LP).  
Tape Speed Indicator  
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PLAY  
Playback Mode Indicators (  
)
Playback Indicator  
Rewind Indicator  
Tape progress indicators appear on screen  
after the corresponding button on top of the  
camcorder has been pressed.  
Fast Forward Indicator  
Playback/Pause Indicator  
Forward Slow Motion  
Indicator  
Reverse Slow Motion  
Indicator  
•
•
BRIGHT Displays the brightness of the  
LCD monitor.  
VOLUME  
SOUND displays the speaker volume.  
The level indicator moves to reflect an  
increase or decrease in volume.  
Bright/Sound Display  
TC 10:06:20  
Time Code Display  
Displays the recorded time code.  
Displays the date/time.  
Date/Time Display  
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On-screen Menus  
Your digital camcorder has a variety of modes to choose from to achieve  
recordings with professional results. You can change detailed settings using the  
camcorder’s on-screen menu system.  
MANUAL MENU  
adjustment of image  
Accessing Menus  
1. Press in the Thumb Release and  
stabilization, tele macro  
rotate the Power Switch to manual  
focus, wide mode, wind cut,  
M
( ) record.  
and camera reset settings.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
DISPLAY MENU  
to display the on-screen menus.  
adjustment of on-screen  
FADER WI PE  
/
displays, date and time, time  
code stamp, and clock  
adjustment settings.  
–
WI PE SCROLL  
–
WI PE SHUTTER  
RANDO  
M
OFF  
–
–
FADER  
WH I TE  
4. When the desired icon is  
FADER BLACK  
–
FADER  
MOSA I C  
highlighted, press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to display the  
menu’s choices. Rotate the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to highlight  
the desired submenu selection.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the desired menu  
function to allow:  
Fader/Wipe Effects  
These effects create professional-  
FADER/WIPE adjustment  
of transition effects.  
looking scene transitions.  
P.AE/EFFECT setting  
special effect functions.  
EXPOSURE setting  
exposure values and iris  
lock.  
W.BALANCE adjustment  
of white balance settings or  
setting manual white  
balance.  
Note: Some fade/wipe effects cannot be  
used with certain types of P.AE special  
effects. If an unusable fade/wipe effect is  
selected, its indicator blinks or goes out.  
1. Highlight the FADER/WIPE icon  
by rotating the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial. Press the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial in to highlight the submenus.  
2. Use the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
scroll through available options.  
CAMERA MENU  
adjustment of recording  
speed, sound mode, zoom,  
gain up, tally, computer ID  
number, demonstration  
mode, and side LED settings.  
FADER - WHITE fades in  
or out using a white screen.  
FADER - BLACK fades in  
or out using a black screen.  
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FADER - MOSAIC fades  
in or out with a tile-like  
mosaic effect.  
WIPE - CORNER new  
scenes wipe in over previous  
ones from the upper right to  
lower left.  
WIPE - WINDOW new  
scenes gradually wipe in  
from the center of previous  
ones to the corners.  
WIPE - SLIDE a new  
scene will gradually wipe in  
over the previous one from  
right to left.  
FADER - B/W fades into  
color from black and white  
or fades out from color to  
black and white.  
WIPE - CORNER wipes in  
from black from the upper  
right to the lower left or  
wipes out from lower left to  
upper right leaving a black  
screen.  
WIPE - DOOR the  
WIPE - WINDOW starts in  
the center of black and wipes  
out towards the corners, or  
comes in from the corners  
gradually wiping to the  
center.  
WIPE - SLIDE wipes in  
from right to left or out from  
left to right.  
WIPE - DOOR two black  
halves wipe open left and  
right, or close from left and  
right.  
WIPE - SCROLL the scene  
wipes in from bottom to top,  
or wipes out from top to  
bottom.  
previous scene wipes out  
from left and right, like a  
door being pushed open to  
reveal the next scene.  
WIPE - SCROLL new  
scenes wipe in over previous  
ones from bottom to the top.  
WIPE - SHUTTER new  
scenes wipe in over the  
preceding one from the  
center toward top and  
bottom.  
RANDOM when activated,  
the camcorder randomly  
selects the effect used for  
transitions. Picture wipe/  
dissolve is not available.  
WIPE - SHUTTER wipes  
in from the center of black  
toward the top and bottom,  
or wipes out from top and  
bottom toward the center.  
DISSOLVE the new scene  
gradually appears as the old  
one gradually disappears.  
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Program AE with Special Effects  
Your digital camcorder offers a  
variety of special effects to add a  
STROBE recordings look  
like a series of consecutive  
snapshots.  
VIDEO ECHO adds a  
ghosted image to the subject.  
Zoom magnification over  
10X is not available.  
professional touch to recordings.  
Note: Program AE with special effects  
can be changed during recording or  
during record-standby modes.  
SLOW  
SLOW SHUTTER lights  
dark subjects or areas even  
brighter than they would be  
under good natural lighting.  
Use SLOW only in dark  
environments.  
SLOW 4X the shutter  
speed is set to 1/15 of a  
second to quadruple the  
sensitivity.  
To Open the PROGRAM AE menu:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the P.AE/EFFECT  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
scroll through available choices.  
TWILIGHT makes  
evening scenes look more  
natural. White balance is  
initially set to , but can be  
changed to a preferred  
setting. When twilight is  
selected, the camcorder  
automatically adjusts the  
focus from about 32 feet to  
infinity. From less than 32  
feet, adjust the focus  
SLOW 10X the shutter  
speed is set to 1/6 of a  
second to provide ten times  
the sensitivity. Note that  
images take on a strobe-like  
effect. If the manual focus  
indicator blinks, adjust focus  
manually or use a tripod.  
SHUTTER  
Variable Shutter Speed  
1/60 shutter speed is fixed  
to 1/60 of a second. Black  
bands that normally appear  
when shooting a TV screen  
become narrower.  
1/100 the shutter speed is  
fixed at 1/100 of a second.  
The flickering that occurs  
when shooting under a  
manually.  
SEPIA recorded scenes  
have a brownish tint like old  
photos. Combine this with  
the cinema mode for a  
classic look.  
MONOTONE footage is  
shot in classic black and  
white. Used together with  
Cinema mode, it enhances  
the classic film effect.  
fluorescent light or mercury-  
vapor lamp is reduced.  
CLASSIC FILM gives  
recordings a strobe effect.  
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SHUTTER  
Variable Shutter Speed  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to set the exposure adjustment.  
EXP. and the highlight bar on the  
plus-or-minus indicator disappear.  
To Return to Automatic Exposure  
Control:  
1/250, 1/500 allows for  
fast-moving images to be  
captured one frame at a time  
for vivid, stable slow-motion  
playback. The faster the  
shutter speed, the darker the  
picture becomes. Use the  
shutter function under good  
lighting conditions.  
Select AUTO in step 2, or set the  
A
Power Switch to automatic ( )  
record.  
Notes:  
To brighten the subject quickly, press the  
BACKLIGHT button on top of the  
Exposure Control  
Manual exposure adjustment is  
recommended for the following  
conditions:  
camera (this is also the rewind button).  
The  
icon is displayed and the subject  
is brightened. If pressed again,  
disappears and the brightness returns to  
the previous level.  
•
When using reverse lighting or  
when the background is too bright.  
A +3 exposure value has the same effect  
as using the backlight button.  
Using backlight may cause the light  
around the subject to become too bright  
and the subject too overexposed.  
•
When shooting a reflective, natural  
background such as at the beach or  
when skiing.  
When the background is overly  
dark or the subject is overly bright.  
•
Backlight compensation is also available  
A
in automatic ( ) record mode, manual  
exposure control is not.  
To Adjust Exposure Control:  
Pressing the backlight button has no  
effect when exposure is set to MANUAL.  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the EXPOSURE icon  
(
). Press in the MENU/  
Iris Lock  
The iris controls the amount of light  
that enters the camcorder.  
Use Iris Control in the following  
situations:  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight MANUAL. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to select  
it. The menu screen disappears.  
EXP. appears on screen as well as  
the plus-or-minus indicator.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
toward + to brighten the image, or  
towards – to darken the image  
(maximum of plus or minus 6).  
•
•
When shooting a moving subject.  
When the distance to the subject  
changes (so its size in the LCD  
monitor or viewfinder changes),  
such as when a subject is backing  
away.  
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•
When shooting a reflective,  
natural background such as at the  
beach or when skiing.  
When shooting subjects under a  
spotlight.  
MENU/BRIGHT dial for more  
than two seconds. The exposure  
control indicator and the Iris Lock  
icon ( ) appear.  
•
•
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
and the icon changes to and  
the iris is locked. EXP. disappears.  
Returning to Automatic Iris  
Control:  
When zooming.  
When the subject is close, keep the  
iris locked. Even when the subject  
moves away from the camcorder, the  
image will not darken or lighten.  
Setting Iris Lock:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the EXPOSURE icon  
In step 2 of Setting the Iris Lock, rotate  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to display  
AUTO. The on-screen exposure control  
indicator and disappear. Alternatively,  
you can set the Power Switch to  
(
). Press in the MENU/BRIGHT  
A
automatic ( ) record.  
dial to highlight the submenus.  
Locking the Exposure Control and Iris:  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight MANUAL. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to select  
it. The menu screen disappears.  
After step 2 of Setting the Iris Lock  
,
adjust the exposure by rotating the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial. Then, in step  
3, lock the iris.  
For automatic locking, in step 2 of  
Setting the Iris Lock, select AUTO, and  
press and hold the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial. The iris becomes automatic after  
about 2 seconds.  
EXP. appears on screen as well as  
the plus-or-minus indicator.  
3. Adjust zoom so the subject fills  
the screen, then press and hold the  
BACKLIGHT Button  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
Zoom Lever  
Iris Lock  
Indicator and  
Exposure Value  
Power Switch  
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White Balance Adjustment  
Manual White Balance  
Operation  
1. To set the white balance to manual  
control, follow steps 1-4 in the  
previous section, then select the  
MAN option.  
White balance refers to how accurate  
color is reproduced under various  
lighting conditions. If the white  
balance is correct, all other colors will  
be reproduced correctly as well.  
White balance is usually adjusted  
automatically. Users who want more  
control over this function, though, can  
manually adjust the camcorder’s  
white balance settings.  
2. Hold a sheet of plain white paper  
in front of the subject. Adjust the  
zoom or move the camcorder so  
that the white paper fills the screen.  
3. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
until the icon begins blinking.  
When the setting is complete, the  
icon stops blinking.  
1. Press in the Lock Button and  
rotate the Power Switch to manual  
M
( ) record.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the on-screen menus.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to complete setting manual  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to select the W.BAL icon ( ).  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the submenus.  
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the desired setting.  
balance. Only the manual white  
balance icon ( ) is displayed.  
To Change the Tint for Recording:  
In step 2 of White Balance Adjustment,  
substitute colored paper for white. The  
white balance is adjusted based on the  
color, changing the tint. Red paper will  
produce deeper greens, blue produces  
deeper oranges, and yellow produces  
deeper violets.  
AUTO– white balance is  
automatically adjusted by the  
camcorder.  
MAN– white balance is set  
manually.  
Notes:  
It may be difficult for the camcorder to  
focus on a white sheet of paper. Use  
manual focus instead.  
– outdoors, sunny day.  
– outdoors, cloudy day.  
– video lighting is used.  
Because color temperature is different  
depending on lighting sources (natural or  
fluorescent light, candlelight, etc.), the  
subject tint will differ depending on the  
white balance settings. Adjusting white  
balance manually may produce more  
natural images.  
Once manual white balance has been set,  
it remains set even if the camcorder’s  
power is turned off or the power supply is  
removed.  
5. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to make the selection.  
Returning to Automatic White  
Balance:  
In step 4, select AUTO, or set the  
A
Power Switch to automatic ( ) record.  
Note: Manual white balance cannot be  
used when Sepia or Monotone special  
effects are in use.  
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3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight ON. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to activate  
your choice.  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Using the Manual Menu  
Several options can be changed in the  
camcorder’s MANUAL MENU. You  
can work with image stabilization, tele-  
macro focusing, wide mode settings,  
wind-sound removal, and resetting the  
camcorder to factory settings.  
Digital Image Stabilization  
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) is  
used to compensate for unstable  
images cause by camera shake,  
especially at high magnifications.  
Notes:  
Accurate stabilization may not be  
possible if hand shake is excessive, or  
when recording:  
Tele Macro Focusing  
This feature allows for focusing on  
objects that are very close to the  
camcorder. Usually the distance to a  
subject where the lens is in focus  
depends on zoom magnification.  
Unless there is a distance more than  
3.3 feet to the subject, the lens is out  
of focus at the maximum telephoto  
setting. With tele macro set to “ON,”  
you can shoot a subject as large as  
possible at a distance of  
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal  
stripes.  
• Dark or dim subjects.  
• Subjects with excessive  
backlighting.  
approximately two feet.  
Activating Tele Macro:  
• Scenes with movement in various  
directions.  
• Scenes with low-contrast  
backgrounds.  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the MANUAL icon ( ).  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight TELE MACRO. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight ON. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to activate  
your choice.  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
Switch off DIS when the camcorder is  
mounted to a tripod.  
icon blinks or disappears if DIS  
cannot be used.  
The  
Activating Image Stabilization:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the MANUAL icon  
(
). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight DIS. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to display  
the submenus.  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice.  
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Wide Mode  
5. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight OFF, CINEMA, or  
SQUEEZE.  
Caution: Do not use wide  
screen modes unless you have a  
compatible 16X9 TV. When  
played on a regular TV, CINEMA  
mode creates black bars in the  
picture.  
• Select OFF to record in normal  
mode suitable for standard TVs.  
The camcorder lets you make  
recordings compatible with the 16X9  
(wide screen) format. When Wide  
Mode 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 “letterbox” recording.  
• Select CINEMA to insert black  
bands on the top and bottom of  
the screen.  
1. Push in the thumb trigger and  
rotate et the Power Switch to  
M
manual ( ) record.  
2. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the on-screen menus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the MANUAL icon  
Note: During playback on wide  
screen TVs, the black bands are cut  
and the screen ratio becomes 16X9.  
M
( ). Press in the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial to select it.  
A
icon will appear in the  
MANUAL MENU  
RETURN  
camcorder’s LCD or viewfinder.  
During playback/recording on a  
standard 4X3 TVs, viewfinders, or  
monitors, black bands appear like a  
letterbox 16X9 movie.  
DIS  
ON  
TELE MACRO OFF  
WIDE MODE  
WIND CUT  
CAM RESET  
• Select SQUEEZE for playback  
on TVs with a 16X9 aspect  
ratio. This naturally expands the  
image to fit the screen without  
distortion. A icon appears on  
4. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight WIDE MODE. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
select it.  
W
the camcorder’s LCD or  
viewfinder. In this mode,  
playback on a standard 4X3 TV,  
monitor, or viewfinder will  
display an elongated image.  
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4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Resetting Camcorder Defaults  
If you ever want to set the camcorder  
back to its original factory settings,  
use the CAM RESET function.  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the MANUAL icon ( ).  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
in to highlight the submenus.  
6. When the right choice is  
highlighted, press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to activate  
your selection and exit the menus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight CAM RESET. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either CANCEL or  
EXECUTE. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to activate the  
highlighted choice.  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Cutting Wind Noise  
To help cut down on the noise created  
by wind when shooting outside, use  
the Wind Cut feature.  
Note: When using wind cut, the sound  
quality changes. This is normal.  
Activating Wind Cut:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the MANUAL icon ( ).  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
in to highlight the submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight WIND CUT. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
Using the Camera Menu  
Several options can be changed in the  
camcorder’s CAMERA MENU. You  
can adjust recording speed, sound  
mode, zoom, gain up, tally light,  
computer ID number, demonstration  
mode and side LED settings from the  
CAMERA MENU.  
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Recording Mode  
Setting the Sound Mode:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight SOUND MODE.  
Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either 12 BIT or 16  
BIT. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial to activate the choice.  
Your camcorder can record in either  
Standard Play (SP) or Long Play (LP)  
speed. In SP mode, a 30 minute tape  
will record for 30 minutes whereas  
the same tape will record 45 minutes  
in LP speed. LP speed decreases the  
quality of recordings.  
Setting the Recording Speed:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight REC MODE. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either SP or LP. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
activate the choice.  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Zoom Mode  
This digital camcorder can magnify  
images up to 250 times (250X) the  
normal view using digital  
interpretation. There is also an optical  
zoom, the amount actually supported  
by the camcorder’s lens, of up to 10  
times (or 10X).  
Sound Mode  
Selecting Zoom Mode:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight ZOOM. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to display  
the submenus.  
The digital camcorder can record in  
either 12-bit or 16-bit sound. Both  
modes will record stereo sound, but  
the 12-bit mode will record in four  
separate channels whereas 16-bit  
mode records in two. Using 12-bit  
sound is recommended with audio  
dubbing and is the factory preset for  
the camcorder.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the desired setting.  
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• 10X the maximum optical  
zoom. If the camcorder is using  
digital zoom and then is set to  
10X zoom mode, the  
• OFF allows shooting of dark  
scenes with no picture  
brightness.  
• AGC the overall appearance  
may be grainy, but the image is  
bright.  
magnification will reset.  
• 40X allows use of digital  
zoom. By digitally processing  
and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X  
(the optical limit) to 40X.  
• 250X allows use of digital  
zoom. By digitally processing  
and magnifying images,  
zooming is possible from 10X  
(the optical limit) to 250X.  
• AUTO (  
)
the shutter  
speed is automatically adjusted  
(1/30 – 1/200 of a second).  
Shooting a subject in low or  
poor lighting at 1/30 of a  
second provides a brighter  
image than in the AGC mode,  
but the subject’s movements are  
not as smooth or natural. The  
overall appearance may be  
grainy. When the shutter is  
automatically adjusted, the  
icon appears in the LCD or  
viewfinder.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Gain Up  
This camcorder allows you to adjust  
the shutter speed to compensate for  
various recording settings.  
Setting Gain Up:  
Tally Light  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight GAIN UP. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to display  
the submenus.  
The tally light on the front of the  
camcorder comes on to signal the  
start of recording. You can turn this  
light on or off.  
Turning the Tally Light On or Off:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the desired setting.  
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2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight TALLY. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to display  
the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
Demo Mode  
The camcorder can demonstrate  
certain functions such as Program AE  
with special effects, and can be used  
to confirm how these functions work  
using Demo Mode.  
When Demo Mode is turned on and  
the menu screen is exited, a display of  
the camera’s features begins.  
Notes:  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Performing any action during  
demonstration mode stops the  
demonstration temporarily. If no  
operation is performed for more than one  
minute after action has ceased, Demo  
Mode starts back up.  
If a cassette is in the camcorder, the  
demonstration cannot be turned on.  
Demo Mode stays on, even if the  
camcorder’s power is turned off.  
ID Number  
In order to connect the camcorder to a  
device such as a video editor using  
the Service Terminal, a unique ID  
number must be assigned. The  
numbers available range from 01 to  
99. The factory default setting is 06.  
Setting the ID Number:  
Some functions are not available when  
Demo Mode is turned on. After viewing  
the demonstration, turn off Demo Mode.  
Accessing Demo Mode:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight ID NUMBER. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenu.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the desired number.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight DEMO MODE. Press  
in the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
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Exiting Demo Mode:  
On-Screen Displays  
In step 3 from Accessing DEMO  
MODE, select OFF or insert a  
videocassette.  
You can set what information is shown  
on which displays the camcorder is  
using, including the LCD monitor,  
viewfinder, or even a TV screen.  
Side LED  
Accessing On Screen Settings:  
The camcorder’s side LED indicator  
can light up when the power switch is  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial in to highlight the  
submenus.  
A
set to either automatic ( ) or manual  
M
( ) record mode.  
Accessing Side LED Mode:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the CAMERA MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight SIDE LED. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight ON SCREEN. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight your selection.  
• LCD keeps indicators  
(except the date, time, and time  
code) from appearing on a  
connected TV screen.  
• LCD/TV makes indicators  
appear on screen when  
connected to a TV.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
• SIMPLE shows only a basic  
display including the tape  
running indicator, warning  
indicators, date, time, etc. Also  
keeps the camcorder’s display  
(except date, time, and time  
code) from appearing on a  
connected TV monitor.  
Using the Display Menu  
Several important options are  
addressed in the DISPLAY MENU.  
Here, you can set how icons, the date  
and time, and time code are displayed.  
You can also set the date and time.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the highlighted choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
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Date and Time Display  
Accessing Time Code Settings:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight TIME CODE. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the highlighted choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
You can turn the date and time  
display on or off on the camcorder.  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial in to highlight the  
submenus.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight DATE/TIME. Press in  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
display submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight either ON or OFF.  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to activate the highlighted choice.  
5. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
Clock Adjustment  
To Set the Current Date and Time:  
1. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight the DISPLAY MENU  
icon ( ). Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to highlight CLOCK ADJ. Press  
the MENU/BRIGHT dial to  
highlight the submenus.  
3. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
to change numbers. Press in the  
MENU/BRIGHT dial to advance  
to the next field. Repeat as  
necessary  
4. To exit menus, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial to highlight  
Time Code  
The time code stamp helps determine  
where the cassette is positioned. A  
time code is always recorded, but  
does not appear on the image itself,  
only on-screen.  
If a recording starts at a blank portion of  
the tape, the time code begins counting  
from 00:00:00 (minute:second:frame).  
If a recording starts from the end of a  
previously recorded scene, the time  
code continues from the last time code  
number. If a blank portion of a tape is  
left part way through a recording, the  
time code is interrupted. When  
RETURN. Press in the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial twice to return to  
normal viewing.  
recording resumes, the time code starts  
counting again from 00:00:00.  
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Recording  
Recording Details  
To get the most out of your camcorder, make sure to review this chapter. Here  
you will find out about the camcorder’s built-in color-enhancement light, about  
focusing, and about Snapshot mode.  
Video Light  
To brighten the scene when natural  
lighting is too dim, the camcorder  
uses a built-in video light.  
The video light can be turned on at all  
times, set to turn on automatically  
when the camcorder senses additional  
light is needed, or turned off  
altogether.  
Setting the Video Light:  
1. Press and hold the OPEN HERE  
latch and open the LCD monitor.  
This reveals the LIGHT OFF/  
AUTO/ON switch.  
2. Move the switch to the desired  
setting.  
• OFF turns off the light.  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch  
(open the LCD monitor to access)  
• AUTO Automatically allows  
the camcorder to turn on the  
light when there is insufficient  
lighting on the subject.  
Cautions  
• ON keeps the light on at all  
times as long as the camcorder  
is turned on.  
Never operate the video light closer  
than one foot to people or other  
objects.  
Notes:  
The video light becomes very hot. Do  
not touch it during operating or right  
after use. Serious injury may result.  
The video light can only be used when the  
camcorder is on.  
Do not place the camcorder in a  
carrying case right after using the  
light.  
It is recommended that you set the white  
balance to artificial light ( ) when using  
the video light.  
When not using the video light, turn it off  
to save battery power.  
Never operate the video light close to  
flammable or explosive material.  
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Warning  
The video light and bulb need to cool for approximately 30 minutes after  
the camcorder has been used before the bulb assembly is replaced.  
Do not touch the light bulb with your fingers. If the bulb is accidentally  
touched, wipe it with a soft cloth. A dirty bulb may cause smoke and have a  
reduced service life.  
Video Light Details  
Even if the battery indicator (  
)
does not blink due to low battery  
charge, the camcorder may turn off  
automatically when you turn on the  
video light, or if the video light is  
turned on when you start a recording.  
•
When LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON  
switch is set to AUTO:  
• The video light may keep  
turning on and off depending on  
the lighting conditions. If this  
happens, manually switch the  
light ON or OFF using the  
LIGHT OFF/AUTO/ON switch.  
• If Slow Shutter mode is turned  
on, the video light is likely to  
stay on.  
• While in Twilight mode, the  
light will not activate.  
• To replace the video light, It is  
recommended that you consult  
your nearest camcorder dealer.  
Video Light  
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Camcorder Focus  
Your digital camcorder can be set to  
automatically focus images, or you  
can manually set the focus.  
Focus  
detection  
zone  
Auto Focus  
The full-range auto focus system  
offers continuous shooting ability  
from close up (as near as  
approximately 2 inches from the  
subject) to the horizon.  
Correct focus may not be possible  
when:  
• Two subjects overlap in the  
same scene.  
• Illumination is low.  
• The subject has no contrast  
(difference in brightness and  
darkness), such as a flat, one-  
color wall, or a clear, blue sky.  
• A dark object is barely visible in  
the viewfinder.  
• A scene contains minute or  
identical patterns that are  
regularly repeated.  
Focus indicators tell whether the  
camcorder is focusing on the  
foreground or background  
Notes:  
• The scene is affected by  
sunbeams or light reflecting off  
the surface of a body of water.  
• Shooting a scene with a high-  
contrast background.  
If the lens is smeared or blurred, accurate  
focusing may not be possible. Keep the  
lens clean, wiping it with a soft cloth.  
When condensation occurs, wipe lens  
with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry  
naturally.  
When shooting a subject close to the lens,  
zoom out first. If you zoom in auto focus  
mode, the camcorder may automatically  
zoom back out depending on the distance  
between he camcorder and the subject.  
This will not occur when TELE MACRO  
is activated.  
Note: The  
and  
icons are  
low-contrast warnings that appear on  
screen and blink when there is a problem  
with illumination or contrast.  
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Snapshot Feature  
Manual Focus  
The Snapshot feature captures still  
images that look like photographs  
Follow these steps to focus the  
camcorder’s lens manually:  
recorded onto a cassette.  
1. Adjust the viewfinder’s Diopter  
Adjustment Control to assure that  
the viewfinder’s image is crisp.  
2. Press in the Thumb Lock and  
rotate the Power Switch to manual  
Note: When pressing the SNAPSHOT  
button in every mode except Multi-4 or  
Multi-9, a camera shutter sound effect can  
be heard.  
To Select a Snapshot Mode:  
M
( ) record.  
1. Press the Thumb Lock in and  
rotate the Power Switch to record  
3. Press the FOCUS button (also the  
fast forward [ ] button) on top of  
the camcorder. The manual focus  
A
M
(either or ).  
2. Choose the appropriate Snapshot  
mode from the five available by  
pressing the camera’s MODE  
button until the desired effect  
appears on screen.  
indicator (  
)appears on screen.  
3. To focus on a subject further  
away, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT  
dial clockwise (towards +). The  
icon appears on screen and blinks.  
To focus on a subject near the  
camcorder, rotate the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial counterclockwise  
(towards –). The icon appears  
and blinks.  
SNAPSHOT  
button  
4. Press in the MENU/BRIGHT dial.  
To Reset Auto Focus:  
MODE button  
• FRAME places a snapshot  
Press the FOCUS button ( ) twice or  
within a frame.  
A
set the Power Switch to automatic ( )  
record. If FOCUS ( ) is pressed  
once, the camcorder will enter the  
Focus Adjustment mode again.  
Notes:  
Be sure to focus the lens in the maximum  
telephoto position when using manual  
focus.  
If you focus in on a subject in wide-angle  
position, sharply focused images cannot  
be obtained when zoomed on because the  
depth-of-field is reduced at longer focal  
lengths.  
• FULL takes a snapshot with  
no frame.  
When the focus level cannot be adjusted  
any further or closer, or will blink.  
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• MULTI-4 takes four  
snapshots in a quick progression  
(giving the illusion of  
movement) and places all four  
images within one shot.  
Digital and Optical Zooming  
You can zoom in and out for close-up  
or wide-angle shots just by moving  
the zoom lever on the camcorder. The  
camcorder automatically focuses at  
most distances when zooming.  
Optical zooming is possible up to 10  
times, and digital zooming allows up  
to 250 times normal magnification.  
Using the Zoom Lever (W and T)  
To zoom in tight (telephoto) or out  
wide (wide angle), rotate the zoom  
lever to either T or W.  
• MULTI-9 takes nine  
snapshots in a quick progression  
(giving the illusion of  
movement) and places all nine  
images within one shot.  
Zoom  
lever  
• PIN-UP places a snapshot on  
top of a shadow effect. The  
image and shadow are placed  
within a frame.  
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Notes:  
With tele photo zooming it is possible  
to capture images to a maximum of  
250 times normal magnification. To  
do this, the camcorder uses  
While zooming, focusing may become  
unstable. If so, set the zoom while in  
record-standby mode and adjust the image  
using manual focus (see page 46 for  
details). Once the focus is set, zoom the  
camcorder in or out while recording.  
technology to artificially enhance the  
image (see pages 38-39 for details).  
Note: see pages 38-39 for details on  
selecting a digital zoom mode.  
During digital zoom, the quality of image  
may suffer.  
• For close-up telephoto zoom,  
rotate the zoom lever toward T.  
Digital zoom cannot be used when image  
enhancement effects, such as picture  
wipe/dissolve (see pages 29-30), or video  
echo (see page 31), are being used.  
Optical zoom (see pages 38-39 for  
details) is the natural, non-enhanced  
magnification that the camcorder’s  
lens will support. This digital  
camcorder has an optical zoom of 10  
times (10X).  
Tele macro focusing (as close as two  
inches from the subject) is possible when  
the zoom lever is set all the way to W (see  
also Tele Macro on page 35).  
• For a wide angle zoom, rotate  
the lever toward W.  
When using the zoom lever, an  
indicator appears on screen to display  
the approximate zoom ratio.  
250X Digital  
Zoom Zone  
10X Optical  
Zoom Zone  
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Playback  
Playback  
Playback Options  
Play/Pause  
Button  
Rewind  
Button  
The camcorder’s playback features  
include displaying still images, high-  
speed shuttle search, and frame-by-  
frame playback. In this section, you  
will also learn how to connect your  
camcorder to a TV, VCR, or computer.  
Fast-Forward  
Button  
Stop  
Button  
Zoom Lever  
Playback features (PLAY, PAUSE,  
FORWARD, REVERSE, STOP) can  
be handled using the camcorder’s  
buttons.  
This camcorder can also be controlled  
by most RCA, GE, or PROSCAN  
universal remote controls using the  
VCR2 button. Such remotes without a  
VCR2 button should be able to be  
programmed to control the camcorder  
using the AUX button. See the manual  
that accompanied the universal  
Speaker  
Controlling Speaker Volume  
Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL.)  
towards + to turn up the volume, or  
towards – to turn down the volume.  
remote for details on programming it).  
Notes:  
Note: See the Accessories section for  
more information about ordering an  
optional remote control.  
If stop mode continues for five minutes  
when power is supplied from a battery,  
the camcorder shuts off automatically to  
conserve power. To turn the camcorder on  
again, set the Power Switch to OFF, then  
Basic Playback  
1. Insert a Mini DV cassette.  
to back to playback (  
) mode.  
The playback picture can be viewed in the  
LCD monitor, viewfinder or on a  
connected TV.  
2. Press in the Lock Button and rotate  
the Power Switch to playback (  
mode.  
)
LCD monitor/viewfinder indications:  
3. Press the Play-Pause Button ( ) to  
start playback.  
•
When power is supplied from a  
battery the icon is displayed.  
• To stop playback, press the Stop  
Button ( ).  
• Press the Rewind Button ( ) to  
reverse playback direction, or  
the Fast Forward Button ( ) to  
advance the tape while in stop  
mode.  
When power is supplied through  
the DC cord, the  
appear.  
icon does not  
•
When a tape is stopped, no  
indicators are displayed.  
When a cable is connected to the Audio/  
Video jacks, no sound is heard from the  
speaker.  
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Playback  
Still Playback Mode  
Frame-By-Frame Playback  
Still playback pauses the tape,  
freezing a single frame on the display. 1. Press the Play/Pause Button (  
Allows frame-by-frame searching.  
)
during playback to pause the image.  
2. Rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial  
towards + for forward frame-by-  
frame playback, or towards – for  
reverse frame-by-frame playback.  
Activating Still Playback:  
1. Press the Play/Pause Button (  
)
during playback to freeze the image.  
2. To resume normal playback, press  
the Play/Pause Button again.  
• If still playback continues for  
more than a few minutes, the  
camcorder’s stop mode is  
•
To resume normal playback,  
press the Play/Pause Button ( ).  
Basic Connections  
This manual includes information for  
some basic types of connections.  
automatically engaged.  
• After approximately five  
minutes in stop mode, the power  
turns off to conserve power.  
• When the Play/Pause Button is  
pressed, the image may not  
freeze immediately. The  
Displaying Camcorder Data on a  
Connected TV or VCR  
•
•
•
Date/Time: set DATE/TIME to ON  
or OFF in the DISPLAY menu.  
Time Code: set TIME CODE to  
ON or OFF in the DISPLAY menu.  
Playback Sound Mode, Tape  
Speed and Tape Running: set ON  
SCREEN to LCD or SIMPLE in  
the DISPLAY MENU.  
camcorder takes a moment to  
stabilize the still image.  
Shuttle Search  
Allows high-speed searching in either  
forward or reverse directions.  
Activating Shuttle Search:  
1. Press the Fast-Forward Button  
Notes:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of  
the battery pack to achieve uniform  
playback.  
(
) or the Reverse Button (  
)
during playback.  
2. To resume normal playback, press  
the Play/Pause Button ( ).  
Use the provided A/V Connection Cable,  
• During playback, press and hold making sure to connect the end with a  
single plug to the camcorder.  
the Reverse ( ) or Forward  
) Button. The search  
Adjust the TV sound volume to its  
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of  
sound when the camcorder is turned on.  
If you have a TV or speakers that are not  
specially shielded, do not place the  
speakers next to the TV as interference  
will occur in the camcorder playback  
picture.  
(
continues as long as the button  
is held. Once released, normal  
playback resumes.  
• A slight mosaic effect appears  
on screen during Shuttle Search.  
This is normal.  
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Playback  
Viewing Recordings on a TV Using A/V Input Jacks  
Connecting the Camcorder to a  
TV Using A/V Input Jacks:  
1. Locate the A/V cable that came  
with the camcorder.  
2. Make sure all units are turned off.  
3. Connect the white plug of the A/V  
cables to the Left AUDIO IN jack  
(L AUDIO IN).  
4. Connect the red plug of the  
A/V cables to the Right AUDIO  
7. Connect the A/V Connection  
Cable’s single plug into the  
camcorder’s A/V Jack.  
8. Press in the Thumb Lock and  
rotate the Power Switch to  
playback (  
) mode.  
9. Turn on the TV.  
10. Tune the TV to its video input  
channel for viewing.  
11. Press the camcorder’s Play/Pause  
Button ( ) to begin playback.  
Note: The camcorder and some TVs have  
an S-Video Jack which can be used for a  
better image quality. If using an optional  
S-Video Cable, it must have a core filter  
to meet FCC requirements.  
IN jack (R AUDIO IN).  
Note: Some TVs do not offer both left  
and right audio jacks. If your TV only has  
one audio jack, use the A/V cable’s white  
plug for audio.  
5. Connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V cables to the VIDEO IN jack.  
6. Open the camcorder’s Connector  
Cover.  
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Capturing Recordings to a VCR Using A/V Input Jacks  
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Connecting the Camcorder to a  
VCR Using A/V Input Jacks:  
6. Open the camcorder’s Connector  
Cover.  
7. Connect the A/V Connection  
Cable’s single plug into the  
camcorder’s A/V Jack.  
8. Press in the Thumb Lock and  
rotate the Power Switch to  
1. Locate the A/V cable that came  
with the camcorder.  
2. Make sure all units are turned off.  
3. Connect the white plug of the A/V  
cables to the VCR’s Left AUDIO  
IN jack (L AUDIO IN).  
4. Connect the red plug of the  
A/V cables to the VCR’s Right  
AUDIO IN jack (R AUDIO IN).  
playback (  
) mode.  
9. Turn on the VCR.  
10. Tune the VCR to its video input  
channel for viewing.  
11. Insert a videotape into the VCR.  
12. Press the camcorder’s Play/Pause  
Button ( ) to begin playback.  
13. Press the record button on the  
VCR to begin capture.  
Note: Some VCRs do not offer both left  
and right audio jacks. If your TV only has  
one audio jack, use the A/V cable’s white  
plug for audio.  
5. Connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V cables to the VCR’s VIDEO  
IN jack.  
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Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Using IEEE 1394 Jacks  
Connecting the Camcorder to a  
6. Turn on the computer.  
Computer Using an IEEE 1394 Jack  
7. Follow your computer’s video  
capture software instructions to  
upload the camera’s data to the  
computer.  
8. Press the camcorder’s Play/Pause  
Button ( ) to begin playback.  
It is also possible to transfer video and  
still images to a computer equipped  
for digital video capture using an  
IEEE 1394 board.  
1. Locate the IEEE 1394 cable that  
came with the camcorder.  
2. Make sure the camcorder and  
computer are turned off.  
3. Connect one end of the IEEE 1394  
cable to your computer.  
4. Connect the other end of the IEEE  
1394 cable to the camcorder’s DV  
IN/OUT jack.  
5. Press in the Thumb Lock and  
rotate the Power Switch to  
Notes:  
It is recommended to use the AC Adapter/  
Charger as the power supply instead of  
the battery pack for uniform playback.  
Date and time information cannot be  
captured to a computer.  
When using a DV cable, be sure it has a  
core filter attached. The core filter  
reduces interference and is required to  
meet FCC standards.  
playback (  
) mode.  
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Connecting the Camcorder to a VCR to Capture Sound Only  
Dubbing Sound to a VCR Using  
A/V Input Jacks:  
1. Locate the A/V cable that came  
with the camcorder.  
2. Make sure all units are turned off.  
3. Connect the white plug of the A/V  
cables to the VCR’s Left AUDIO  
IN jack (L AUDIO IN).  
4. Connect the red plug of the  
A/V cables to the VCR’s Right  
AUDIO IN jack (R AUDIO IN).  
Note: Some VCRs do not offer both left  
and right audio jacks. If your TV only has  
one audio jack, use the A/V cable’s white  
plug for audio.  
7. Connect the A/V Connection  
Cable’s single plug into the  
camcorder’s A/V Jack.  
8. Press in the Thumb Lock and  
rotate the Power Switch to  
playback (  
) mode.  
9. Turn on the VCR.  
10. Tune the VCR to its video input  
channel to hear the recording.  
11. Start the VCR’s record mode.  
12. Press the camcorder’s Play/Pause  
Button ( ) to begin playback.  
6. Open the camcorder’s Connector  
Cover.  
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Dubbing to Another Digital Video Camcorder Equipped With an  
IEEE 1394 Connection Port  
Notes:  
Digital Dubbing Using IEEE 1394  
Jacks  
It is recommended to use the AC adapter/  
charger as the power supply instead of the  
battery pack for uniform playback.  
When sending a digital signal from  
one DV device to another, there is  
little if any image or sound  
deterioration.  
To Use This Camcorder as a Player:  
1. Make sure the power of both  
camcorders is off.  
2. Connect one end of the IEEE 1394  
cable to each digital camcorder.  
3. Press the camcorder’s Play/Pause  
Button ( ) to start playback.  
4. While watching the playback on  
the monitor, start the receiving  
camcorder’s record mode from the  
spot on the source tape you want  
to begin recording.  
For digital dubbing, this camcorder can  
be connected to only one device at a time.  
This camcorder can also be used as the  
recording camcorder.  
If a blank portion or distorted image is  
played back during dubbing, the process  
may stop to avoid capturing problem  
images.  
Even though the IEEE 1394 cable is  
connected correctly, sometimes the image  
may not appear during playback. If this  
occurs, turn off the power and make  
connections again.  
When using an IEEE 1394 cable, be sure  
it has a core filter attached. The core filter  
reduces interference and is required to  
meet FCC standards.  
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Camcorder Tips  
•
Avoid long “still” shots of  
Recording Tips  
landmarks and scenic attractions.  
Recordings are more interesting if  
they include people and details.  
“Local color” gives travel videos  
lasting appeal. Consider recording  
a familiar or landmark scene from  
an unfamiliar vantage point.  
•
Try to make sure indoor scenes are  
well-lit. 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”.  
Traveling Tips  
•
•
•
Use the viewfinder or LCD  
monitor to make sure the  
camcorder is level while recording  
so that your scene isn’t “tilted.”  
Do not bump or tap the  
camcorder’s microphone while  
recording because this sound will  
be recorded.  
Write down your camcorder’s  
serial number and keep it separate  
from the camcorder when  
traveling. If your camcorder is  
lost or stolen, you will be able to  
identify it.  
Use extra care to avoid damage to  
your camcorder and accessories  
when operating them at a beach or  
pool. Spray, sand, and dust should  
be avoided. If your lens has been  
exposed to the elements, clean it  
only with proper lens cleaning  
supplies.  
•
•
•
•
Include close-ups of individuals  
when taping family outings or  
group functions.  
Fading in and out of scenes makes  
your videos appear more  
professional.  
Learn to use the special  
•
•
Make sure you have any plug  
adapters that you might need  
before taking your camcorder to  
other countries. Consult your  
dealer for advice.  
production effects available with  
your camcorder to add variety to  
your recordings.  
•
Be aware of video and audio  
backgrounds. Background details  
barely noticed while you are  
taping may show up as visual  
“clutter” on your recording.  
Background noises (especially TV  
sets, radios, household appliances,  
traffic sounds, etc.) might detract  
from the sound you want to  
record.  
Carry your camcorder in a  
carrying case when traveling. See  
the next page 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.  
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Optional Accessories  
Optional Accessories  
We invite you to take a look at some great ideas for sparking creativity and  
adding to the fun of using your digital 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 found on page 61.  
AC201A Soft Carrying Case  
247800 Rechargeable Battery  
This rechargeable 2-hour, lithium-  
ion battery is designed specifically  
for long life (depending on how  
much you use zoom and pause).  
The 247800 can be recharged with  
the AC adapter/charger that came  
with the camcorder.  
Custom compact soft case designed  
especially to provide protection and  
utility for your digital 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.  
BB46L Extended Life Battery  
ACS091 Shoulder Strap  
This rechargeable 2-hour, lithium-  
ion battery is designed specifically  
for long life (depending on how  
much you use zoom and pause).  
The BB46L can be recharged with  
the AC adapter/charger that came  
with the digital camcorder.  
Designed to replace the shoulder strap  
that comes with the digital camcorder.  
All specifications and descriptions  
of accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Accessories  
247801 AC Battery Charger  
244268 IEEE 1394 Cable  
Replacement for the included IEEE  
1394 connection cable. Used to attach  
the digital camcorder to a IEEE 1394  
equipped computer with a digital  
video capture board installed.  
The 247801 battery charger plugs  
into an AC outlet and charges the  
247800 or BB46L camcorder  
battery.  
Because the 247801 operates on  
100-240 Volts, 50/60 HZ, it can be  
used virtually anywhere in the  
world. A plug adapter might be  
required in some countries.  
244268 DC Cable  
Charging takes approximately 90  
minutes for the 247800.  
Replacement for the included DC  
cable. Used to attach the digital  
camcorder to the adapter charger.  
RCU800 Universal Remote  
Control  
249645 A/V Cable  
ON • OFF  
VCR  
TV  
The RCU800  
ANTENNA INPUT  
DVD SAT•CABLE  
SEARCH  
MUTE  
universal remote  
control is an RCA-  
branded unit which  
can control your  
digital camcorder  
using the VCR2 or  
AUX buttons.  
CH  
+
Replacement for the included A/V  
cable. Used to attach the digital  
camcorder to an external component  
like a TV or VCR.  
CH  
OK  
-
SPEED  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
MENU  
VCR PLUS+  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
DECK1  
DECK2  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
STOP  
+
-
TRACKING  
-
SLOW  
+
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Accessories  
Using the Optional AC088 Tripod  
Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, keeps the camcorder  
steady and produces excellent video results.  
This tripod’s fluid-effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt. The quick-  
release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved,  
tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use. Rubber feet  
allow for sure footing.  
Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold  
the camcorder without falling over. Do not transport the camcorder  
attached to the tripod.  
When attaching your camcorder to a tripod, be careful not to force the  
tripod screw into the camcorder’s tripod mounting hole.  
The tripod screw should not protrude into the camcorder more than  
approximately three-eighths (3/8) of an inch. Forcing the screw could  
damage the mounting hole on the bottom of the camcorder.  
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Accessories  
Accessories Order Form (Model CC9370)  
Description  
Part No. Price  
Qty.  
Total  
Super Lightweight Tripod  
Soft Camcorder Case  
Shoulder Strap  
AC088  
AC201A $ 34.95  
ACS091 $ 12.95  
$ 49.95  
Rechargeable Battery  
Extended Life Battery  
AC Adapter/Charger  
A/V Cable  
DC Cable  
IEEE 1394 Connection Cable  
247800  
BB46L  
247801  
249645  
244268  
249644  
$ 69.95  
$ 69.95  
$ 89.95  
$ 9.95  
$ 28.60  
$ 39.95  
RCA Universal Remote Control RCU800 $ 39.95  
All prices 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.  
5.00  
$_________  
Shipping and Handling  
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  
¤
Expiration date:  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard  
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TM  
Expiration date:  
Copy Number above your name on MasterCard  
IMPORTANT:  
Copy complete account number from your Discover Card  
Expiration date:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
A complete and correct order will  
save you days of waiting.  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
Name:  
Street:  
Apt:  
Zip:  
City:  
State:  
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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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.  
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  
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  
Service Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then  
perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.  
If service should be necessary, the warranty information lists what your  
warranty covers and explains how to get service.  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
No power is  
supplied.  
• Connect the AC adapter/charger securely (page 4).  
• Replace the dead battery with a fully charged one  
(pages 12-14).  
• Set the date/time (pages 18-19).  
“SET DATE/  
TIME!” appears.  
• Consult your nearest camcorder dealer for  
replacement.  
Recording cannot  
be performed.  
• Set the tape’s erase protection tab to REC.  
• Set the power switch to automatic or manual record  
(
or ).  
• Replace with new cassette.  
• Close the cassette holder cover.  
There is no  
picture.  
• Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again  
(page 5).  
• Set the Power Switch to manual ( ) record  
Some functions  
are not available  
using the MENU/  
BRIGHT dial.  
(page 5).  
The focus does not • Set focus mode to the Auto (page 45).  
adjust  
• Clean the lens and check the focus again (page 69).  
automatically.  
The cassette will  
not load properly.  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
• Set it in the right position (page 6).  
• Install a fully charged battery (pages 12-14)or  
The cassette will not  
load properly.  
connect the camcorder to the AC Adapter (page 4).  
• Make sure to use only Mini DV cassettes (page 16).  
Snapshot mode  
cannot be used.  
• Turn off Squeeze mode in the MANUAL MENU  
(pages 36-37).  
The color of  
Snapshots looks  
brownish-orange.  
• Turn off Sepia and/or Monotone effects (page 31).  
The image taken  
using Snapshot is  
too dark.  
• Press the BACKLIGHT Button (page 33).  
• In the Menu screen set ZOOM to 40X or 250X  
Digital Zoom does  
not work.  
(pages 38-39).  
• Disengage the VIDEO ECHO mode (page 31).  
• Wait until the Picture Wipe or Dissolve effects are  
completed (pages 29-30).  
Program AE with  
special effects and  
Fade/Wipe effects  
do not work.  
• Set the Power Switch to manual ( ) record  
(page 5).  
The Black & White  
Fader does not  
work.  
• Turn off Sepia and/or Monotone effects (page 31).  
The Dissolve  
function does not  
work.  
• Turn off Sepia, Monotone or Slow Shutter before  
adding Dissolve to a scene transition (page 31).  
• Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF  
(pages 36-37).  
• Make sure you have selected the mode of  
Program AE with special effects you want before  
starting editing (pages 31-32).  
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Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
• Select Picture Wipe or Dissolve before recording.  
The effects are then automatically activated (pages  
29-30).  
• The camcorder automatically shuts off after five  
minutes in Record-Standby mode. Make sure you  
continue using the camcorder within five minutes  
after pausing a tape (page 26).  
The Picture Wipe  
and/or Dissolve  
functions do not  
work.  
• Disengage Slow Shutter mode (page 31) or set  
WIDE MODE to OFF (page 36-37) before using  
Picture Wipe effects.  
• Set WIDE MODE to CINEMA or OFF  
The Video Echo  
mode does not work.  
(pages 36-37).  
• Do not use Video Echo during a fade-in or fade-  
out (page 31).  
Even when Slow  
Shutter is not  
selected, the image  
looks like it is.  
• If you want the lighting to look more natural, set  
GAIN UP to AGC or OFF (page 39).  
There is no strobe  
when the Classic  
Film or Strobe mode  
is activated.  
• Do not try to use the Classic Film or Strobe  
modes during a scene transition (page 31).  
White Balance  
cannot be activated.  
• Turn off Sepia or Monotone before setting White  
Balance (page 31).  
During recording,  
the date/time does  
not appear.  
• Set DATE/TIME to ON (page 42).  
• When the LCD monitor is turned to face forward,  
(page 22) date and time do not appear.  
• In the Menu screen, set ON SCREEN to LCD or  
LCD/TV (page 41) and set TIME CODE to ON  
(page 42).  
The indicators and  
messages do not  
appear.  
Images on the LCD  
monitor appear dark  
or whitish.  
• Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD  
monitor (page 22).  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
• Close the LCD monitor to turn it off or set the  
Power Switch to OFF and let the camcorder cool  
down (page 22).  
The back of the  
LCD monitor is hot.  
• This can occur in certain conditions including  
using Fade and Wipe effects (pages 29-30),  
Program AE with Special Effects (pages 31-32),  
and Digital Image Stabilization (page 35).  
The LCD monitor  
or viewfinder  
indications blink.  
Play, rewind and  
fast-forward do not  
work.  
• Set the Power Switch to playback (  
) mode  
(page 49).  
The tape is moving,  
but there is no  
picture.  
• Set the TV to its video input channel (see the TV’s  
User’s Manual).  
• Make sure all A/V connections are correct and snug.  
• Close the cassette holder door (page 6).  
Images on the LCD  
monitor are jittery.  
• Turn the speaker volume down (page 49).  
Blocks of noise  
appear during  
playback, or there is  
no playback picture  
and the screen  
• Clean the video heads with an optional cleaning  
cassette (see your local dealer to purchase).  
becomes blue.  
The LCD monitor,  
viewfinder and/or  
lens are dirty  
• Wipe them gently with soft cloth. Wiping strongly  
can cause damage (page 69).  
(ex. fingerprints).  
An unusual icon  
appears on-screen.  
• Check the section of the manual that explains LCD  
monitor and viewfinder icons (pages 24-28).  
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Trouble Checks  
Trouble  
Checks and Adjustments  
An error indication  
(E01 — E06)  
appears on-screen.  
• Remove the power supply (battery pack, etc.) and  
wait a few minutes for the icon to clear. When it  
does, reattach the power supply, turn on the  
camcorder’s power, and resume recording.  
If the indication remains after repeating the above  
procedure two or three times, consult your nearest  
camcorder service technician.  
• To protect the battery, it is recommended to  
charge it in places with a temperature of 50-95  
degrees Fahrenheit (10°C to 35°C) (pages 13-14).  
The charger  
indicator on the AC  
Adapter/Charger  
does not light.  
No picture appears  
on the LCD  
monitor.  
• Remove the lens cap.  
• Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor  
(page 22).  
•
If the LCD is rotated forward, make sure it is fully  
rotated 180 degrees  
.
When the  
• Turn the camcorder’s power off and on again.  
camcorder is  
connected via the  
IEEE 1394  
connector, the  
camcorder does not  
operate.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
General  
Power requirement: 6.3 VDC  
Power consumption:  
Viewfinder on: 4.3 watts  
LCD monitor on: 5.3 watts  
Weight: 1.3 lbs. (550g)  
Dimensions – Including Viewfinder:  
3-3/16" (W) x 3-13/16" (H) x 6-5/16" (D)  
80 (W) x 96 (H) x 159 (D) mm  
Video Recorder Section  
Format: DV  
Record/playback system:  
Digital component recording  
Video signal: EIA standard  
NTSC color  
Viewfinder  
0.24" Black and white electronic  
viewfinder  
LCD Monitor  
3" diagonally measured LCD/TFT active  
Specifications  
matrix system  
Camera Section  
Image sensor: 1/4" CCD imager  
Lens: F1.6, f=3.9 to 62.4mm  
16:1 power zoom lens  
400:1 digital zoom  
Filter diameter: 40.5 mm  
Tripod Mount  
One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole  
ACAdapter/Charger  
Power requirement: 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz.  
Power consumption: 23 watts  
Weight: .56 lbs. (250g)  
Dimensions:  
2-11/16" (W) x 1-1/2" (H) x 4-3/8" (D)  
68 (W) x 38 (H) x 110 (D) mm  
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Care and Maintenance  
Care and Maintenance  
After Using the Camcorder Cleaning The Camcorder  
1. Turn off the camcorder.  
2. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT  
latch in the direction of the arrow,  
then pull the cassette holder cover  
open until it locks. The cassette  
holder opens automatically.  
3. Remove the cassette.  
4. Press the area marked PUSH  
HERE to close the cassette holder.  
• Once the cassette holder is  
pushed in, it recedes  
1. Clean the exterior wiping gently  
with a soft cloth. For heavy dirt,  
use diluted, mild soap and wring  
the cloth well. Then wipe again  
with a dry cloth.  
2. Open the LCD monitor (page 22)  
and wipe it gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. Close when done.  
3. To clean the lens, blow it with air  
using a blower brush. Wipe gently  
with lens cleaning paper.  
4. To clean the viewfinder, raise it to  
the vertical position. Carefully  
open the cover on the bottom of  
the viewfinder.  
automatically. Wait until the  
holder recedes completely before  
closing the cassette holder cover.  
4. Slide the BATTERY RELEASE  
button and remove the battery  
pack.  
Insert a lens blower or soft cloth  
into the gap to clean the interior.  
Close the cover and tilt the viewfinder  
back to the horizontal position.  
Notes: Avoid using strong cleaning agents  
such as alcohol.  
Cleaning should be done only after the  
power supply has been disconnected.  
Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.  
When using a cleaner or chemically  
treated cloth refer to the cautions of each  
product.  
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Care and Maintenance  
condensation might occur causing  
the tape to stick to the recording  
heads and damage the camcorder  
or cassettes.  
Never aim the camcorder at the sun  
or other bright objects.  
Do not leave the camcorder in  
direct sunlight for extended periods  
of time. The resulting heat buildup  
might permanently damage the  
camcorder’s internal parts.  
Do not operate the camcorder in  
extremely humid environments.  
Do not operate the camcorder near  
the ocean as salt water or spray  
might damage the internal parts of  
the camcorder.  
Do not operate the camcorder for  
extended periods in temperatures  
below 40˚F (4˚C) or above 95˚F  
(35˚C).  
Do not expose the camcorder or  
adapter/charger to rain or moisture.  
If any component becomes wet,  
turn off the power and take the unit  
to an authorized RCA camcorder  
service provider.  
Proper Care and Storage  
•
Keep dirt from entering the  
camcorder’s cassette door. Dust  
and grit are abrasive and cause  
excessive wear to both the  
recording/playback heads and  
cassettes.  
•
•
•
•
Always cap the lens when the  
camcorder is not in use.  
Before handling the camcorder,  
make sure your hands and face are  
free from any chemical products  
such as suntan lotion, as it might  
damage the finish.  
•
•
•
The camcorder might be damaged  
by improper storage or handling.  
Do not subject the camcorder to  
swinging, shaking, or dropping.  
•
•
•
•
•
Do not store the camcorder in  
temperatures below -22˚F (-30˚C)  
or above 149˚F (65˚C).  
When the camcorder is not in use,  
always remove the cassette and  
AC adapter/charger or battery.  
Retain the original carton for future  
storage or shipping purposes.  
•
Do not use an adapter/charger or  
batteries other than the ones  
specified for the camcorder. Using  
the wrong accessories might cause  
damage to the camcorder.  
Things to Avoid  
•
Do not attempt to disassemble the  
camcorder. There are no user-  
serviceable parts inside.  
•
Avoid operating the 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.  
•
In cold to warm conditions,  
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Customer Assistance and Service  
CCuustosmteormAsseisrtanAcesasnidsStearvniccee and Service  
Thomson provides a toll-free telephone  
number to help with any problems  
encountered with the camcorder. Many  
problems can be diagnosed over the  
phone, but, if necessary, repair or  
replacement will be arranged. Have the  
camcorder’s model/serial number and  
date of purchase ready when you call for  
faster service. If your unit is out of  
warranty, we will quote the cost of a  
repair or replacement unit to you.  
You can reach Thomson at  
the following number:  
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  
Service Request number before returning  
anything! Obtain a Service Request (SR)  
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 SR 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  
misunderstandings, shipments without an  
SR number clearly visible on the outside  
of the box will be returned to you at your  
expense.  
Include your name, address and model/  
serial number of the camcorder. These  
numbers are located on the bottom of the  
camcorder.  
If the 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.  
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.  
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Warranty  
Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
to our phone representative. This is for  
security purposes. If we receive your unit,  
excluding all accessories, within 14 days  
from the date you were provided the SR  
number, only items not covered by  
warranty will be charged to your account.  
IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED  
WITHIN 14 DAYS, THE SUGGESTED  
RETAIL VALUE OF THE  
CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED  
TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. This  
amount, less $10.00 handling, will be  
credited if the unit is subsequently  
received.  
•
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
•
•
90 days for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
The warranty period for rental units begins  
with the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever  
comes first.  
What we will do:  
During the initial 90 days  
2. We will send you a replacement unit.  
•
Exchange your camcorder with a new or  
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.  
The option will be ours. There will be no  
cost to you.  
3. Ship the unit back to us, excluding all  
accessories, using the replacement unit’s  
carton. Shipping instructions will be  
included in the carton along with your SR  
number which will allow you to easily  
ship the unit back to us. Make sure you  
insure your shipment in case of damage  
or loss. Include with the shipment:  
After the 90 days and within one year  
•
Exchange your camcorder with a new or  
refurbished unit, or repair your camcorder.  
The option will be ours. Parts will be  
provided at no charge, but you will be  
responsible for the cost of labor required  
for the repair.  
•
Evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
•
•
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
How you get service:  
•
Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your unit’s  
date of purchase and model/serial number  
ready. The model/serial number  
information is on the bottom of your  
camcorder.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Return transportation, storage, handling, and  
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.  
We accept no liability in case of damage or loss.  
•
A representative will troubleshoot your  
problem over the phone. If the  
Option II  
representative determines that you should  
receive a replacement unit, you will be  
provided with a Service Request (SR)  
number and the location of a nearby  
exchange point if one exists. No returns  
will be accepted without the SR number.  
1. We will send a replacement unit to the  
exchange point.  
2. The exchange location will notify you of  
its arrival.  
3. Take your unit, excluding all accessories,  
and your evidence of purchase date, such  
as a bill of sale, to the exchange location  
and you will be provided the new or  
refurbished unit.  
To receive a replacement Camcorder before  
you return yours:  
Option I  
1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard, or  
4. If the repairs were covered by your  
warranty, you will not be billed.  
Visa account number and expiration date  
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To receive a replacement unit after we have  
received your unit:  
What your warranty does not cover:  
•
•
•
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
1. Write the SR number on the outside of  
the carton used to return the unit.  
Make sure you insure your shipment in  
case of damage or loss.  
A unit that has been modified or  
incorporated into other products or is used  
for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
2. Carefully pack the unit, excluding all  
accessories, using the original box and  
packing material if possible.  
•
•
•
Batteries for remote control and clock.  
Cleaning of video/audio heads.  
3. Include with the shipment:  
Camcorders purchased or serviced outside  
the U.S.A.  
•
Evidence of purchase date, such as a  
bill of sale, to verify your unit’s  
warranty eligibility.  
•
•
Return transportation, storage and handling  
costs of your unit, including insurance for  
loss or damage.  
•
•
A brief note describing your  
camcorder’s problem.  
Your name, address and phone number.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to  
lightning damage.  
Return transportation, storage, handling, and  
insurance costs are your sole responsibility.  
We accept no liability in case of damage or  
loss.  
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 necessary. The return  
of the card is not required for warranty  
coverage.  
4. The representative will advise the address  
to mail a cashier’s check or money order  
for payment if there are any out of  
warranty labor or parts charges and you  
elect not to use your credit card.  
5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or  
refurbished unit will be shipped to you.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
•
This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights and you also may have other rights  
that vary from state to state.  
To have your Camcorder repaired by an  
Authorized RCA Camcorder Service  
Center:  
If you purchased your camcorder outside  
the United States:  
•
Check with your dealer or call 1-800-336-  
1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center nearest you.  
•
This warranty does not apply. Contact your  
dealer for warranty information.  
•
•
Take your unit to the Authorized RCA  
Camcorder Service Center of your choice.  
Service calls that do not involve  
defective materials or  
workmanship are not covered by  
this warranty. Costs of such calls  
are the sole responsibility of the  
purchaser.  
Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder  
Service Center representative evidence of  
purchase date, such as a bill of sale.  
•
Pick up your camcorder when repairs are  
complete.  
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Optional S-Video Cables  
Working With the Core Filter  
4. Loop the cable back through the  
Attaching a Core Filter to  
an Optional S-Video Cable  
Core Filter casing.  
Your digital camcorder and some TVs  
and video units have an S-Video jack.  
S-Video provides excellent video  
transfer abilities (not sound). You can  
purchase an S-Video cable at many  
retail electronics stores.  
When using an S-Video cable, it must  
have a Core Filter attached to meet  
FCC requirements. The Core Filter  
reduces picture interference.  
5. Close the Core Filter until it clicks  
shut. The S-Video cable is now  
ready for use.  
A core filter is supplied with this  
digital camcorder.  
Attaching the Core Filter to an  
Optional S-Video Cable  
1. Release the stoppers on both ends  
of the Core Filter and open.  
Note: When working with an S-Video  
cable, attach the end with the Core Filter  
to the camcorder.  
Stoppers  
2. Run the cable through the Core  
Filter, leaving approx. 1 1/4 inches  
of cable between the cable plug  
and the Core Filter casing.  
1 1/2”  
S-Video  
Cable  
3. Wind the cable once around the  
outside of the Core Filter. Make  
sure not to leave slack in the  
cable.  
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Index  
Index  
CAMERA Icon 38, 39, 40, 41  
Camera Menu 29, 37  
Cassette Holder  
cover door 10  
Push Here 6  
Cassettes  
care and storage 17  
Mini DV 16  
Record Protection Tab 6  
CHECK TAPE’S ERASE PROTEC-  
TION SWITCH Indicator 24  
CINEMA Mode 36  
CLASSIC FILM 31  
Clock Adjustment 18, 42  
Connections 50  
basic 50  
capturing sound only 54  
to a computer 53  
to a TV 51  
to a VCR 52  
to another DV camcorder 55  
using A/V jacks 51, 52, 54  
using an IEEE 1394 cable 53, 55  
Connectivity Jacks 9  
Core Filter 74  
CRK76 Remote Control 58  
Customer Assistance and Service  
3, 71  
A
Accessories 3, 57  
AC battery charger 58  
carrying case 57  
order form 60  
rechargeable battery 57  
remote control 58  
tripod 59  
Adapter/Charger 3, 11, 58  
attaching 4, 11  
removing 11  
Assistance 3  
Audio/Video Cable 3  
Auto Focus 45  
Automatic Recording  
AutoShot 5  
B
Battery 3, 9, 12  
attaching 12  
care and storage 14  
charging 13  
life 14  
removing 12  
using 12  
Battery Levels Indicator 24  
Battery Release Button 9  
D
C
Date and Time  
displaying 20  
setting 18  
CAM RESET 37  
Camcorder  
care and maintenance 69  
care and storage 70  
cleaning 69  
exchange warranty 3  
focusing 45  
operating tips 56  
repair or exchange 71  
resetting factory defaults 37  
things to avoid 70  
Date and Time Display 42  
DC jack  
cable 3  
IN 4  
OUT 4  
Demo Mode 40  
Digital Image Stabilization 35  
Digital Zoom 47  
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Display Menu 20, 29, 41  
options 18  
DISSOLVE 30  
Dubbing  
Image Stabilization  
activating 35  
Indicators  
on-screen 24  
digital 55  
sound 54  
Industry Canada Information 79  
Iris Lock  
setting 33  
E
L
Exposure 29  
control 32  
Eyepiece  
LCD Monitor 6, 9, 22, 43  
rotating 6, 22  
focusing 23  
using 7, 22  
Letterbox 36  
Light (AUTO/OFF/ON) Switch  
5, 10, 43  
Lock Button 5, 9  
Long Play (LP) Mode 16  
LP Speed 38  
F
Fade and Wipe Effects 29  
FADER - B.W 30  
FADER - BLACK 29  
icon 29  
Fast Forward Button 9  
FCC Declaration of Conformity 79  
Focus 45  
M
Manual Focus 46  
Manual Menu  
auto 45  
manual 46  
using 35  
Manual White Balance  
operation 34  
Menu Options 18  
displaying  
camcorder 18  
TV 18  
MENU/BRIGHT Dial  
7, 9, 10, 21, 29, 35  
Menus  
G
Gain Up 39  
AGC 39  
auto 39  
off 39  
setting up 39  
H
accessing 29  
Microphone 9  
Mini DV 16  
Handstrap 9  
adjusting 4  
Missing Cassette Warning Indicator  
24, 25  
Head Cleaning Warning 24  
MODE Button 10, 46  
MULTI-4 Snapshot Feature 47  
MULTI-9 Snapshot Mode 47  
I
ID Number 40  
setting 40  
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O
Recording 43  
details 43  
icon 7  
mode 38  
playing back 8  
speeds 16  
starting/stopping 7  
time 17  
tips 56  
On Screen Displays 41  
On-screen Indicators 24  
On-Screen Preferences 18  
OPEN/EJECT  
slider 9  
switch 6  
Optical Zoom 47  
Remote Control  
universal 58  
Rewind Button 9  
P
PIN-UP Snapshot Mode 47  
Play/Pause Button 9  
Playback 8, 49  
S
basic 49  
frame-by-frame 50  
options 49  
shuttle search 50  
speeds 16  
still 50  
Plug Adapter 11  
Power Indicator 9  
Power Switch 5, 7  
automatic recording 5  
lock button 5  
manual recording 5  
Power Zoom Lever  
volume control 49  
Product Registration 2  
Program AE 30  
Program AE Effects 30  
Push Here 6  
S-Video Cable 74  
Safety Precautions 12  
Shoulder Strap 3  
attaching 15  
ring 10  
Shuttle Search 50  
Side LED 41  
SLOW 10X 31  
SLOW 4X 31  
Snapshot Feature 46  
button 46  
Full 46  
Multi-4 46  
MULTI-9 47  
PIN-UP 47  
Sound  
dubbing 54  
mode 38  
SP mode 38  
PUSH/OPEN Button 9  
Speaker 10  
R
Speaker Volume 49  
Special Effects 30  
Specifications 68  
Speeds and Times  
recording and playback 16  
SQUEEZE Mode 36  
RANDOM 30  
Rechargeable Battery 57  
Record Protection Tab 6  
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Standard Speed (SP) Mode 16  
Still Playback 50  
STOP Button 9  
White Balance Adjustment 33  
automatic 33  
manual 33  
Wide Mode 36  
Wind Noise 37  
cutting 37  
WIPE - DOOR 30  
WIPE - SLIDE 30  
WIPE - WINDOW 30  
T
Table of Contents 1  
Tally Light 9, 39  
Tapes  
Mini DV 16  
Tele Macro Focusing 35  
Thumb Trigger 9  
Time Code 42  
display 20  
Time-Remaining Display 17  
Tips  
Z
Zoom Lever 47  
volume control 9  
Zoom Mode 38  
10X 38  
recording 56  
traveling 56  
250X 38  
40X 38  
Tripod 59  
Trouble Checks 63  
TWILIGHT 31  
digital interpretation 38  
selecting 38  
Zooming 47  
digital 47  
optical 47  
zoom lever 47  
V
Variable Shutter Speed 31  
1/100 31  
1/250 31  
1/500 31  
1/60\ 31  
VIDEO ECHO 31  
Video Light 43, 44  
Viewfinder 9, 23  
focusing 23  
using 23  
W
W and T (Zoom Lever) 47  
W.BALANCE 29  
Warranty 72  
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FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information  
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void  
the user’s authority to operate it.  
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital  
Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are  
designed to provide reasonable protections against radio and television 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 interference to radio or television reception (which you can  
determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is  
“receiving” the interference).  
Change the position of the Camcorder with respect to the radio or television equipment that is  
receiving interference.  
Move the Camcorder away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
Plug the Camcorder into a different wall outlet so that the Camcorder and the equipment  
receiving interference are on different branch circuits.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications  
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV  
Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,  
Washington D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.  
For more information on FCC conformity: Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.,  
10330 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46290; 1-800-587-5850.  
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