GE CG709 User Manual

CG709

Camcorder User’s Guide

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Assistance

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

questions, call:

Camcorder Exchange Warranty.......... 800-283-6503 (pages 60-61)

Customer Service......................................... 800-447-1700 (page 59)

Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (pages 47-50)

Table of Contents

Powering the Camcorder

Safety Precautions.................................i

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

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

Assistance ..............................................3

First-Time Operation

• Using the Adapter/Charger

• Attach the Adapter/Charger .............10

• Using an Optional Plug Adapter ......10

• Using the Battery

• Charging the Battery ........................11

• Insert and Remove the Battery.........12

• Checking Battery Power

(Battery Level Indicator)...............13

• Battery Care and Storage .................14

• Battery Safety Precautions...............14

• Unpack Camcorder and Accessories....3

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

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

• Remove Lens Cap and Attach

Camcorder Recording Tips...............15

to Handstrap .......................................5

• Insert a Cassette....................................5

• Place CAMERA/VCR Switch

Video Cassettes

• Erase Protection (Safety) Tab ............16

• Recording Speed and Times...............16

• Inserting and Removing Cassettes .....17

• Cassette Care and Storage..................17

in CAMERA AUTO ............................6

• Turn on the Camcorder ........................6

• Adjust Viewfinder and Eyepiece

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

• Start and Stop Recording......................7

• Play Back What You Have Recorded ..7

• Review Camcorder Operating

Controls...........................................8-9

Table of Contents

Recording Features

Recording from a TV (or VCR)...38-39

• Viewfinder..........................................18

• Viewfinder Displays .....................19-21

Date and Time Display

Playback

• Viewfinder Playback..........................40

• Playback Features

• Recording the Time and Date

•Stop-Action Pause............................41

•Visual Searching ..............................41

•Tracking ...........................................41

• Playback on a TV (or VCR) with

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks......42-43

• Playback on a TV without

(or Date) on Your Tape..................22

• Install the Clock Battery.................22

• Set (or Correct) the Display............23

• Camcorder Features

• CAMERA AUTO Feature................24

• Microphone.....................................24

• Record Review................................24

• Flying Erase Head...........................24

• Camera Edit ....................................25

• Tape Positioning.............................25

• Electronic Indexing.........................25

• Focusing Your Camcorder............26-27

• W/B (White Balance) Button..............27

• Using Variable Shutter Speeds...........28

• Power Zooming..................................29

• Fading In and Out of Scenes ..............29

• Counters and Time-Remaining Display

• Tape Counter ..................................30

• Tape Counter with Memory Stop ...30

• Elapsed Time Counter ....................31

• Time-Remaining Display................31

• SELF-TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

•Self-Timer Recording ......................32

•Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording ..33

•Animation Recording.......................33

• Titler..............................................34-35

• Audio Dubbing...................................36

• Video Dubbing ...................................37

Audio and Video Inputs..............44-45

Attaching the Shoulder Strap............46

Optional Accessories

• Optional Accessories ....................47-50

• Using an Optional Tripod ................50

• Accessory Order Form..................51-53

Care and Maintenance.......................54

Trouble Checks .............................55-57

Specifications ......................................58

Customer Assistance and Service .....59

Limited Warranty.........................60-61

Index (Alphabetical) .....................62-65

First-Time Operation

This section describes only the basic steps to setup your camcorder to record. Refer

to the other sections for detailed operation and feature options.

Assistance

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

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

Customer Service.........................................800-447-1700

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

1. Unpack camcorder and accessories.

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

camcorder.

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

missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

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Battery Pack

Stock No. 1CVA156

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TITLE

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WARNING: LEAD-

ACID BATTERY

MUST BE DISPOSED

OF PROPERLY.

Shoulder Strap

Stock No. 222043

Camcorder: Model CG709

POWER

HARG

Caution: Do not use this

adapter/charger for any

other purpose than

charging the 1CVA156

battery pack or supplying

power to the camcorder.

AC Adapter/Charger

Stock No. 229412

Audio/Video Cable

Stock No. 210923

DC Cable

Stock No. 217840

Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed of properly.

Never handle a punctured or leaking cell. May cause burns or

personal injury.

Clock Cell

3-Volt micro lithium cell

battery – such as CR2025 –

is available from most local

drug stores and camera

shops. Use of another cell

may present a risk of fire or

explosion.

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

swallowed. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for

emergency treatment.

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

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

above 212˚F (100˚C), or incinerate.

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

the + and – sides of the battery.

First-Time Operation

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B A T T

DC IN 12V

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DC OUT 12V 2A Jack

POWER Indicator

DC IN

12V Jack

DC Cable

(Supplied)

P O W E R

C H A R G E

DC OUT 12V 2A

AC Adapter/Charger

To AC Outlet

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

2. Attach the adapter/charger.

Since the battery must be charged

before it can be used the first time,

attach the adapter/charger to the

camcorder.

• Attach one end of DC cable to DC

IN 12V jack on side of camcorder.

• Plug the adapter/charger into the

nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60 Hz).

The POWER indicator on the

adapter/charger will light.

• Attach the other end of DC cable to

DC OUT 12V 2A jack on AC

adapter/charger.

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First-Time Operation

Tape Windows

S T O P / E J E C T

E J E C T

B A T T

Lens Cap on Lens

Cap Holder

DC IN 12V

RF DC

Handstrap

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO

Press Here to Close

3. Adjust the handstrap.

5. Insert a cassette.

A.Press STOP/EJECT to open cassette

Open the strap, adjust to fit your right

hand, and close the strap.

compartment.

B. Insert cassette with safety tab facing

up and tape windows facing out.

4. Remove the lens cap and attach

it to the handstrap.

C. Close cassette compartment door.

First-Time Operation

POWER Switch

and Indicator

STOP/EJECT

Button

STOP/EJECT

AUD •DUB •VID

F.FWD

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

EDIT ADV.

POWER

TITLE SELECT

STILL

Viewfinder in

Operating

Position

PAUSE/STILL

Button

MANUAL FOCUS

FADE

REVIEW

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

TITLE

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

Eyepiece Focus

Control

CLOCK

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SELECT

SET

CAMERA/VCR Switch

automatically shut off to prevent

excessive tape wear. To turn the

camcorder on again, slide the POWER

switch.

6. Place CAMERA/VCR switch in

CAMERA AUTO.

The position of the CAMERA/VCR

switch tells the camcorder whether

you want to record (CAMERA) or play

back tapes (VCR).

CAUTION: Avoid operating your

camcorder immediately after moving

it from a cold location to a warm

location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to

2 hours to reach a stable temperature

before inserting a video cassette.

When moved from a cold area to a

warm location, moisture may

condense on the head drum inside the

machine. This moisture could cause

the tape to stick to the headwheel and

damage the headwheel or tape. DEW

flashes in the viewfinder when

moisture is present in the camcorder.

If a cassette is inserted, press

STOP/EJECT and remove the

cassette. Leave the cassette

compartment open and turn off the

camcorder for at least 2 hours.

• Place the switch in CAMERA

AUTO to have the camcorder

automatically control white balance,

focus, and shutter speed.

• Place the switch in CAMERA MAN

(manual) to manually control white

balance, focus and shutter speed.

• Place the switch in VCR to play

back tapes.

7. Slide POWER switch to turn on

the camcorder. The POWER

indicator lights.

If you do not record within five

minutes, the camcorder will

First-Time Operation

E J E C T

B A T T

DC IN 12V

RF DC

Thumb Trigger

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO

Any material recorded on the tape will be

erased if you record over it.

8. Rotate the viewfinder into

operating position and adjust

the eyepiece focus control.

The camcorder records and plays back

only in SP speed.

If the image in the viewfinder is

blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus

control for your vision.

10. Play back what you have

recorded.

9. Start and Stop Recording.

• Press the thumb trigger to stop

recording.

Press the thumb trigger to start and

stop recording. Do not hold the

thumb trigger. REC will appear in

the viewfinder when the camcorder is

recording.

• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch

in VCR.

• Press REW to rewind the tape.

• Press PLAY to play back the tape.

Notes: Pressing PAUSE/STILL will also

start and stop recording.

• Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished.

First-Time Operation

11. Review camcorder’s operating controls.

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

(Also TITLE SELECT + Button)

PLAY Button

(Also TITLE SELECT Button)

AUD (Audio) DUB Button)

(Also EDIT ADV. Button)

POWER Switch

and Indicator

REW Button (Also TITLE

SELECT – Button)

VID (Video)

PAUSE/STILL

Button

DUB Button)

RECORD

Button

POWER

PAUSE

STILL

REW

PLAY F.FWD AUD•DUB•VID RECORD

TITLE SELECT

EDIT ADV.

Accessory Shoe

STOP/EJECT Button

Viewfinder

STOP/EJECT

AUD •DUB •VID

F.FWD

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

EDIT ADV.

POWER

TITLE SELE

STILL

Microphone

Eyepiece Focus Control

(on bottom of viewfinder)

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

REVIEW Button

FADE

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

Lens

W/B (White Balance)

Button

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

TITLE

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SELE

SET

CAMERA/VCR Switch

COUNTER DISPLAY and RESET Buttons

DATE/TIME Button

MANUAL FOCUS

Buttons

CLOCK SELECT and SET Buttons

FOCUS AUTO/MAN

and FOCUS PUSH

AUTO Buttons

(Also Tracking Buttons)

FADE Button

TITLE Button

SELF TIMER/

TIME LAPSE Button

SHUTTER Button

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First-Time Operation

11. Review camcorder’s operating controls.

Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring

BATT (Battery) EJECT Lever

Power Zoom Buttons

(“W” and “T”)

Rechargeable

Battery

Compartment

E J E C T

B A T T

Lens

Hood

Hand Strap

Thumb Trigger

DC IN 12V

RF DC

Cassette Door

Clock Battery Holder

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO

Shoulder Strap

Attachment Ring

DC IN 12V Jack

(Also RF DC OUT Jack)

AUDIO and VIDEO IN Jacks

Remove Small Cover

Powering the Camcorder

Using the Adapter/Charger

The DC cable attaches the adapter/charger to the camcorder and lets you power your

camcorder directly from standard household power.

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POWER Indicator

AC Adapter/

Charger

P O W E R

C H A R G E

DC IN 12V

DC OUT 12V 2A

DC IN 12V Jack

DC Cable

DC OUT 12V 2A Jack

To AC Outlet

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

Attach the Adapter/Charger

Using an Optional Plug Adapter

1. Attach one end of DC cable to

DC OUT 12V 2A jack on the

AC adapter/charger.

The adapter/charger operates on 100-240

volts, 50/60 Hz. Some countries may

require a plug adapter.

2. Attach the other end of DC cable to

100-240 V, 50/60Hz.

AC 200 ~ 220V

DC IN 12V jack on side of camcorder.

3. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

the nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

50/60Hz).

AC Plug

Adapter

AC Plug

Adapter

4. If the adapter/charger is properly

connected, its POWER indicator will

light.

1. Plug the adapter/charger’s plug into

the AC plug adapter.

2. Plug the AC plug adapter into the AC

outlet.

Notes: The adapter/charger cannot charge the

battery and operate the camcorder at the same

time. Remove the battery when you use the

adapter/charger to power the camcorder.

Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

The battery must be charged before it can be used the first time. Initial charging will

take approximately two hours. When fully charged, the battery should supply about

100-120 minutes of operating time (depending on how much you use zoom and pause).

When using the battery to power the camcorder, slide POWER to turn off the camcorder

during recording breaks to conserve the battery’s power.

Charging the Battery

WARNING:

LEAD-ACID

CHARGE

POWER

BATTERY.

MUST BE

DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY.

POWER and CHARGE

Indicators (Located on

Other Side)

AC Adapter/Charger

To AC Outlet

(100-240 V,

50/60 Hz.)

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.

1. Plug the adapter/charger into the

nearest AC outlet (100-240V,

3. If the battery is properly connected, the

adapter/charger’s CHARGE indicator

will light. When the light goes out, the

battery is fully charged.

50/60Hz). The POWER indicator on

the adapter/charger will light.

Note: If the DC cable is attached to the

adapter/charger, remove it before charging

the battery. The adapter/charger cannot

charge the battery if the DC cable is

attached.

4. Remove the charged battery by sliding

it off the adapter/charger.

5. Insert the charged battery into the

camcorder as shown on the next page.

2. Slide the battery into the adapter/

charger matching the “–” side of the

battery to the “–” side of the adapter/

charger as shown above.

Powering the Camcorder

Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder

Insert Charged Battery. Match “+” Side of

Battery to “+” on Camcorder.

BATT (Battery)

STOP/EJECT

EJECT Lever

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MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

TITLE

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SELE

SET

Insert Charged Battery

Remove Battery

1. Insert battery with the arrow facing

1. Slide BATT (battery) EJECT lever.

down and “+” side of battery matching

“+ ” side of battery compartment.

2. Remove battery from the camcorder.

Note: Remove the battery from the

camcorder when not using it. Store in a

cool, dry place.

2. Press the battery down firmly until it

locks into place.

Notes: If the DC cable is attached to the

camcorder, remove it. The battery cannot

operate the camcorder if the DC cable is

attached.

The battery must be charged before it can

be used the first time.

ATTENTION: LEAD-ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF

PROPERLY. THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED

CONTAINS A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. AT THE END OF ITS

USEFUL LIFE, UNDER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, IT

MAY BE ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF THIS BATTERY INTO THE

MUNICIPAL WASTE STREAM. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL

SOLID WASTE OFFICIALS FOR DETAILS IN YOUR AREA FOR

RECYCLING OPTIONS OR PROPER DISPOSAL.

Powering the Camcorder

Checking Battery Power (Battery Level Indicator)

The battery level indicator (

) in the viewfinder shows you how

much battery power is left. This indicator will not be recorded on the

tape when it is displayed.

Repeatedly press the COUNTER DISPLAY button to display and remove

the battery level indicator from the viewfinder.

Battery Level

0000

Indicator

Display in Viewfinder

• When the battery is fully charged, the

Caution: When the battery reaches

empty, the camcorder will turn off. The

battery should have enough power to

eject the cassette.

display reads

• After a while, only

appears.

• When the battery reaches the empty

level, will start flashing.

Recharge the battery or attach the

adapter/charger before continuing to

use the camcorder.

If the camcorder does not eject the

cassette when you press the STOP/

EJECT button, do not force the

cassette door open. This will damage

your camcorder.

Note: The

indicator will

automatically appear in the viewfinder

when the battery reaches empty, even if the

battery level indicator is not displayed.

Before attempting to eject the cassette,

power your camcorder with the

adapter/charger or recharge the battery.

Powering the Camcorder

Battery Care and Storage

• The battery should be charged at a

temperature of 32ºF-95ºF (0ºC-35ºC) to

prevent damage.

• The battery will provide better service

and longer performance if you charge it

before and after use, and store it at

normal room temperature.

• Do not operate the battery at

temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or

above 95ºF (35ºC). The battery may be

damaged if operated at temperatures

above 122ºF (50ºC). Operation time

will decrease at extremely low

temperatures.

• Recharge the battery once at least every

6 months. Lead-acid batteries tend to

discharge if not used for extended

periods. After being stored for a long

period, the battery may not supply

power for the specified time.

Additional rechargings may help

restore operation time. After repeated

chargings and use, operation time will

gradually decrease. When operation

time becomes too short to be useful, it

is time to replace the battery.

• Use the battery only with specified GE

AC adapter/chargers and camcorders.

Battery Safety Precautions

Batteries that are being recharged that

have not been used for an extended

period may continue to charge after the

normal time. Do not charge a battery

for more than ten hours.

Throwing the battery into a fire or

exposing the battery to excessive heat –

over 149ºF (65º C) could be hazardous.

Do not short the battery’s terminals.

Do not attempt to disassemble or

modify the battery. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside.

If both indicators on the AC adapter/

charger start flashing, remove the

battery, and reattach it. If the indicators

continue to flash after several attempts,

your battery cannot take a charge and

needs to be replaced.

If leakage from a damaged battery

contacts your skin or clothing, wash it

off immediately with running water.

Read the cautions on the battery pack.

Do not attach a hot battery. The battery

should be allowed to cool down. Both

indicators on the adapter/charger will

flash if you attach a hot battery.

Camcorder Recording Tips

Make a video recording of your home

and contents to store in a safe place in

case of fire or theft.

Be aware of video and audio

backgrounds. Background details barely

noticed while you are taping may show

up as visual “clutter” on your recording.

Background noises (especially TV sets,

radios, household appliances, traffic

sounds, etc.) can detract from the sound

you want to record.

Practice recording under different

lighting conditions. This will help you

respond quickly whenever you see a

scene you want to record.

Do not move the camcorder rapidly from

side-to-side while recording. A steady,

gradual “pan” avoids blurring and “jitter”.

Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s

microphone while recording because this

sound will be recorded.

Use the viewfinder to make sure the

camcorder is level while recording or

your scenes will appear “tilted”.

Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks and

scenic attractions. Recordings are more

interesting if they include people and

details. “Local color” will give travel

videos lasting appeal. Consider

recording a familiar or landmark scene

from an unfamiliar vantage point for

added interest. Remember to check the

lighting before starting to record.

Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-

lit. This improves picture quality and

color reproduction. Try to avoid taping

backlit subjects indoors. Bright light

behind your subject may cause the

subject to appear too dark.

For a different perspective, try kneeling

down (or laying) on the floor when

recording children or pets.

Include close-up shots of individuals

when taping family outings or group

functions.

Traveling Tips

Spray, sand, and dust should be avoided.

If your lens has been exposed to the

elements, clean it only with proper lens

cleaning supplies.

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.

Carry your camcorder in a carrying case

when traveling. See page 47 for a

specially designed case. An ordinary

suitcase or carry bag does not offer the

protection your camcorder needs. Treat

your camcorder as carry-on luggage to

protect it from rough handling.

Make sure you have any plug adapters

that you may need before taking your

camcorder to other countries. Consult

your GE dealer for advice.

Use extra care to avoid damage to your

camcorder and accessories when

operating them at a beach or pool.

Video Cassettes

We recommend our cassettes be used with your camcorder. The tape in these cassettes

is of high-quality formulation manufactured to critical specifications for excellent

performance. Use of tape not meeting these specifications could considerably reduce

the performance of your camcorder.

Use of poor quality tapes or tapes that have been damaged or mishandled can

contaminate the video heads, resulting in a snowy picture or no picture at all during

playback. Because there is no control over the type of tape purchased or rented by

consumers, head cleaning is not covered under warranty. It is considered normal

maintenance.

Playing a new tape for approximately 30 minutes will often satisfactorily clean the

heads and improve your picture. If a snowy picture or no-picture condition persists,

consider the use of a dry chemical, nonabrasive head-cleaning kit. Be sure to follow

the directions with the head-cleaning kit carefully. Improper use of a head cleaner

may damage your camcorder.

Erase Protection – Safety Tab

You can use your video cassettes over and over again.

To erase a previous recording, just record over it.

Safety Tab

To prevent accidental

erasure, break the tab.

To record again, cover

the hole with vinyl tape.

Recording Speed and Times

The camcorder records and plays back in

VHS standard speed (SP). Listed are the

maximum SP recording times for popular

VHS cassettes.

CASSETTE RECORDING TIME

T-60

T-120

T-160

T-180

60 Min.

2 Hrs.

2 Hrs., 40 Min.

3 Hrs.

Video Cassettes

Inserting and Removing Cassettes

Safety Tab

STOP/EJECT Button

S T O P / E J E C T

J E T

B A T T

DC IN 12V

RF DC

Tape Windows

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO

Press Here to Close

1. Attach a power source (either a

charged battery or adapter/charger).

Caution: Insert cassette with safety tab

facing up and the tape windows facing

out. The cassette should slide easily into

the compartment.

2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the

cassette door.

3. Insert or remove the cassette from the

cassette compartment.

4. Gently close the cassette door with

your hand.

Cassette Care and Storage

• Rewind and remove the cassette from

the camcorder. Break off the safety tab

to prevent accidental erasure, and label

the cassette before storing it.

• Keep cassettes away from strong

magnetic fields – such as electric

motors.

• Do not use a cassette if it has been

damaged or exposed to moisture. The

tape may jam or damage the camcorder.

• Store cassettes vertically in their

protective cases at normal room

temperatures.

• Do not leave your camcorder or

cassettes in a car or outdoors for an

extended period. Excessive heat or

cold may damage them.

• Keep dust from entering the cassette

compartment. All dust is abrasive and

will cause excessive wear on the tape

and camcorder’s heads.

Viewfinder

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

the camcorder when recording.

The viewfinder can also be used for viewing the tape during playback.

For convenient viewing, turn the viewfinder to the left and lock it into position. After

the viewfinder is locked, you can slide it out and use the right or left eye.

Caution: When carrying or storing the camcorder, turn the viewfinder back to the

front to prevent damage to the viewfinder and/or camcorder.

Viewfinder in

STOP/EJECT

Operating Position

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TITLE S

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MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

Eyepiece

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

TITLE

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

Eyepiece Focus Control

(on bottom of viewfinder)

SELE

SET

Tilt Adjustment

Eyepiece Focus Control

You can turn the eyepiece up or down

about 180 degrees.

The eyepiece focus control lets you set

the focus of the viewfinder for your

personal vision. If you wear eyeglasses,

you may be able to operate the camcorder

without them.

Caution: Do not force the eyepiece to

rotate completely around. This will

damage the viewfinder and/or the

camcorder.

It is easiest to set the correct focus by

focusing on one of the viewfinder’s on-

screen displays (such as the counter).

Viewfinder Controls

BRIGHT and FOCUS controls are

Look through the viewfinder and adjust

the eyepiece focus control for your

vision.

located on the bottom of the viewfinder.

The camcorder must be turned upside

down and the viewfinder fully extended

to see them. These controls were set at

the factory and should need no adjust-

ment. If adjustment becomes necessary,

carefully use a plastic screwdriver and

make adjustments with caution to prevent

damaging these miniature controls.

The eyepiece focus control does not

affect the focus of the picture actually

recorded by the camcorder.

Viewfinder Displays

Self-Timer and

INTERVAL

Indicators

Battery Level

Indicator

INTERVAL 0:60

Titler

TITLER

Displays in Viewfinder

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REVIEW

FADE

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MAN

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DATE/TIME

SHUTTE

CAMERA/VCR Switch

TITLE Button

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

DIS

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Titler Display

Self-Timer and INTERVAL

Indicators

• SELF-30S or SELF-END appears

when the camcorder is set for self-

timer recording using SELF

TIMER/TIME LAPSE.

Press the TITLE button to create or

display a title.

• The title is recorded on the tape

when it appears.

• Details are on pages 34-35.

• INTERVAL indicators appear when

the camcorder is set for interval or

animation recording using SELF

TIMER/TIME LAPSE.

3 Battery Level Indicator

• Press COUNTER DISPLAY to

display (or remove) the battery

level indicator.

• These displays are not recorded on

the tape when they appear.

• This indicator is not recorded on

the tape when it appears.

• Details are on pages 32-33.

• Details are on page 13.

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Viewfinder Displays

Shutter Speed

Counters and

Time-Remaining

Display

Indicators

1000

M0000

REC

Manual White

Balance Indicators

Status, TAPE,

and DEW

Indicators

INDEX

Time and Date

Display and Clock

Battery Warning

INDEX and END

Indicators

10:30AM

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NOV.18 1995

Displays in Viewfinder

Shutter Speed Indicators

• These displays are not recorded on

the tape when they appear.

• The higher shutter speed (1/100,

1/250, 1/1000, 1/2000, or 1/4000)

selected with SHUTTER appears.

No display appears for the standard

1/60 second shutter speed. The

CAMERA/VCR switch must be in

CAMERA MAN (manual).

• Details are on page 27.

Time and Date Display

• Repeatedly press DATE/TIME to

display (or remove) the time and

date (or date only). This display

will be recorded whenever it

appears in the viewfinder.

• These displays are not recorded on

the tape when they appear.

• The clock battery warning (

appears here when the clock

battery is missing, installed

incorrectly, or needs replacing.

)

• Details are on page 28.

White Balance Indicators

The indicator for the manual white

balance selected with W/B (white

balance) appears here. The

• Details are on page 22.

CAMERA/VCR switch must be in

CAMERA MAN (manual).

Tape Counter, Tape Counter with

Memory Stop (M), Elapsed-Time

Counter, and Time-Remaining

Display

• Display

when recording using

indoor incandescent light.

Repeatedly press COUNTER

DISPLAY for these displays.

• Press COUNTER DISPLAY once to

display the tape counter.

• Display

outdoor light on a bright day.

when recording under

• No display appears for automatic

white balance.

Viewfinder Displays

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MANUAL FO

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REVIEW

FADE

W/B

FO US

MAN

AMERA VC

DATE/TIME

COUNTER RESET Button

SHUTTE

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

DIS

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COUNTER DISPLAY Button

DATE/TIME Button

SHUTTER Button

• Press again to display the tape

counter with memory stop. An

“M” appears in front of the tape

counter.

• PAUSE appears when the

camcorder is in record pause

(thumb trigger or PAUSE/STILL

button pressed to stop recording).

• Press again to display the elapsed-

time counter.

• ST-BY (stand-by) appears briefly

when the camcorder is preparing to

record.

Note: Press COUNTER RESET to

reset the tape or elapsed-time counter

to “0000” (or “0:00:00”) when they

appear.

• Press again to display the time-

remaining display.

• TAPE flashes when the safety tab

has been removed from the cassette

and the CAMERA/VCR switch is in

CAMERA.

• DEW appears when the camcorder

has too much moisture inside to

operate. Remove the cassette and

allow the camcorder to dry out for

approximately two hours. Details

are on page 6.

• Press again to remove the displays

from the viewfinder.

• These displays are not recorded on

the tape when they appear.

• Details are on pages 30-31.

Status Indicator

9 INDEX and END Indicators

• INDEX flashes briefly when the

camcorder automatically indexes

the tape. Details are on page 25.

The following displays appear to tell

you what the camcorder is doing.

• REC appears when the camcorder

is recording.

• END flashes when you reach the

end of the cassette during recording

or playback.

• FF appears during fast-forward.

• REW appears during rewind.

Date and Time Display

Recording the Time and Date (or Date) on Your Tape

Install the clock battery and set the correct time and date before you record them

on your tape.

Whenever the time and date (or date) appear in the viewfinder, it will be recorded

on the tape. If you do not want to record the display, remove it from the

viewfinder by repeatedly pressing the DATE/TIME button.

Press DATE/ To Display in Viewfinder

TIME Button and Record on Tape

One Time

Date and Time

Two Times

Three Times

Four Times

Date Only

Neither Date or Time

Returns to Date and Time

Install Clock Battery

J E

DC IN 12V

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Clock Battery Holder

(Insert battery “+” side down.)

1. Remove the clock battery holder.

Cautions: Lithium cell battery. Must be disposed

of properly. Never handle a punctured or leaking

cell. May cause burns or personal injury.

Keep out of the hands of children. Can cause

death or injury if swallowed. If swallowed,

consult a physician immediately for emergency

treatment.

The lithium cell used in this device may explode

resulting in a fire or chemical burn if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212˚F

(100˚C), or incinerate.

Never use metallic tweezers to hold the cell, and

never short circuit the + and – sides of the battery.

2. Insert the clock battery with the “+”

terminal facing down in the holder.

3. Fully insert the clock battery holder

into the camcorder.

Note:

flashes in the viewfinder when

the clock battery is missing, discharged, or

not installed properly.

Date and Time Display

Set (or Correct) the Time and Date Display

Follow the steps below to set (or correct) the time and date display.

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CAMERA/VCR Switch

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

CLOCK SET Button

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

TITLE

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SELE

SET

CLOCK SELECT Button

DATE/TIME Button

1. Install the clock cell battery as

6. Press CLOCK SET until the correct

described on the previous page.

digit(s) appear.

Note: Press and hold CLOCK SET to

advance the digits faster.

2. Attach a power supply (battery or

adapter/charger) to the camcorder.

7. When the correct digit is displayed,

press CLOCK SELECT. The next part

of the display will flash.

3. Slide the POWER switch and place the

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

4. If the date and time display does not

appear in the viewfinder, press

DATE/TIME.

5. Press CLOCK SELECT until the part

of the display you want to set (or

correct) flashes.

10:06 AM

JAN. 1 1995

Display in Viewfinder

8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the correct

hour, minute(s), AM/PM, month, day,

and year.

12:00 AM

JAN. 1 1995

9. After setting (or correcting) the time

and date, press CLOCK SELECT until

no part of the display flashes to start

the internal clock.

Display in Viewfinder

Camcorder Features

PLAY Button

F.FWD (Fast Forward) Button

REW (Rewind) Button

POWER

PAUSE

STILL

REW

PLAY F.FWD AUD•DUB•VID RECORD

TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV.

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Microphone

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIE

REVIEW Button

FADE

W/B

FO US

MAN

AMERA VC

MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTE

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

CAMERA (AUTO/MAN)/

VCR Switch

SELF TIMER

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Record Review

CAMERA AUTO Feature

Press REVIEW to review the last few

seconds of a recording. The

CAMERA/VCR switch must be in

CAMERA and the camcorder in

record pause.

The camcorder will automatically control

the white balance, focus, and set the

shutter speed to 1/60 second when you

place the CAMERA/VCR switch in the

CAMERA AUTO position.

The camcorder will play back the last

few seconds of the recording, return the

tape to its previous position, and return to

record pause.

To control white balance, select a higher

shutter speed, or focus manually, place

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA MAN.

Microphone

Flying Erase Head

The microphone picks up sound (audio)

during recording. It is more sensitive to

sounds coming from the direction the lens

is pointed.

A separate erase head is mounted on the

spinning headwheel (hence the term

“flying”). This flying erase head allows

you to make clean edits without

“glitches” or “rainbow noise”.

Camcorder Features

Camera Edit

Electronic Indexing

Edit as you record by positioning the tape The camcorder automatically records an

with F.FWD, REW, or PLAY while the

index mark every time it begins

camcorder is in record pause.

recording after the cassette door has been

opened, an edit feature has been used, the

camcorder has been placed in the stop

mode, or the power has been turned off

for an extended period of time.

The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in

CAMERA.

• Press and hold REW (rewind) to

visually search the recorded tape in

reverse.

The INDEX indicator will flash briefly in

the viewfinder when the camcorder is

recording an index mark.

• Press and hold F.FWD (fast forward) to

visually scan forward on the recorded

tape.

• Press and hold PLAY to view the

recorded tape at normal speed.

REC

INDEX

Indicator

When you release the button, the

camcorder will return to record pause at

that point on the tape.

Display in Viewfinder

Tape Positioning

You can quickly position the tape using

F.FWD (fast forward) or REW (rewind)

when the camcorder is stopped.

Later, when you play back the indexed

tape in a VCR that has a compatible

indexing feature called “VHS Index

Search System” the invisible marks can

be located automatically. See your VCR

owner’s manual for index playback

instructions.

The CAMERA/VCR switch must be

in VCR.

• Press F.FWD (fast forward) to fast-

forward the tape. Press STOP to stop.

• Press REW (rewind) to rewind the tape

to the beginning. Press STOP to stop.

Focusing Your Camcorder

Power Zoom Buttons

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F.FWD

PLAY

“T” and “W”

REW

PAUSE

EDIT ADV.

POWER

TITLE SELE

STILL

W/B (White

Balance)

Button

MANUAL

FOCUS

Buttons

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

SELECT

CAMERA/VCR

Switch

TITLE

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SET

FOCUS

PUSH/AUTO

Button

FOCUS

AUTO/MAN

Switch

Macro Focus

Auto Focus

The auto-focus system lets you focus on

objects very close to the camcorder.

The camcorder will focus automatically

when the CAMERA/VCR switch is in

CAMERA AUTO or the FOCUS

1. Press the power zoom button “W” to

AUTO/MAN switch is in FOCUS AUTO.

put the camcorder in wide-angle focus.

2. Place the camcorder as close to the

subject as necessary to obtain the

desired size.

Notes: To change the size of the subject,

move the camcorder closer or farther away.

You may want to steady the camcorder by

mounting it on an optional tripod.

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Focusing Your Camcorder

Manual Focus

The following conditions during

recording may require manual focusing.

Under certain conditions, you may need

to focus manually.

• Recording subjects with shiny surfaces.

• Recording subjects with sharp angles.

1. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in

CAMERA MAN.

• Recording flat subjects, such as a white

wall.

2. Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch

in MAN.

• Recording in low-light situations.

3. To maintain proper focus throughout

the zoom range, zoom in on the

subject by pressing power zoom

button “T”.

• Recording fast-moving action, such as

golf swings.

4. Press one of the MANUAL FOCUS

buttons to display a sharp, clear

picture in the viewfinder.

When FOCUS MAN is in MAN, you can

press and hold PUSH/AUTO to switch to

auto focus. Release PUSH/AUTO to

return to manual focus.

W/B (White Balance) Button

Automatic White Balance

White

Balance

Indicator

The camcorder automatically controls

color (white) balance when the

CAMERA/VCR switch is in CAMERA

AUTO. No white balance indicator

appears in the viewfinder for automatic

white balance.

Electronic Viewfinder

• Display when recording outdoors

on a bright day.

Manual White Balance

Under some conditions, you may want to

adjust white balance manually. Place the

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA MAN

to manually adjust white balance.

• Display no white balance indicator to

have the camcorder control white

balance automatically.

Press W/B (white balance) to display the

appropriate indicator in the viewfinder.

• Display when recording indoors

with incandescent light.

Using Variable Shutter Speeds

The camcorder has a variable shutter with five higher shutter speeds than the normal

1/60 second speed. The shutter speed is automatically set to the normal shutter speed

of 1/60 second when the CAMERA/VCR switch is in CAMERA AUTO. No indicator

appears in the viewfinder when the shutter speed is set to 1/60.

Shutter

Speed

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Display in Viewfinder

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

DIS

SELF TIMER

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SHUTTER

CAMERA/VCR

Button

Switch

To Select Higher Shutter Speeds

1. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in

Notes: Higher shutter speeds are

CAMERA MAN (manual).

recommended when taping fast-moving action

outdoors that you plan to play back on a

(3-5 head) VCR using special effects (such as

stop-action pause and slow motion).

2. Repeatedly press SHUTTER to select a

shutter speed of 1/100, 1/250, 1/1000,

1/2000, or 1/4000 second. The higher

shutter speed (100, 250, 1000, 2000, or

4000) will appear in the viewfinder.

The normal shutter speed (1/60 second) is

recommended for indoor videos and most of

your recording. Tape recorded at the higher

shutter speeds may not show movement and

change of scene as smoothly as recordings at

the normal 1/60 second speed.

SHUTTER Button Shutter Speed

Displays

in Viewfinder

Not Pressed

1/60

None

100

Higher shutter speeds require more light. For

indoor high-speed shutter recording,

additional halogen or tungsten lighting may

be required. Use of fluorescent, mercury

vapor, or sodium lighting may cause a

flickering effect.

Press Once

1/100

1/250

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

Press Twice

250

Press Three Times

Press Four Times

Press Five Times

1000

2000

4000

Zooming and Fading In and Out of Scenes

Power Zoom Buttons

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W = Wide Angle

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

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MAN

AMERA VC

DATE/TIME

SHUTTE

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

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FADE Button

Power Zooming

The 12:1 motorized zoom lens allows you to zoom in and out for close-up or wide-

angle shots.

The power zoom buttons are easily controlled by your index and middle fingers when

you hold the camcorder properly through the handstrap.

• Press “T” to move the lens in the “telephoto” (close-up) direction.

• Press “W” to move the lens in the “wide-angle” direction.

Fading In and Out of Scenes

When you fade in and out of scenes, the picture gradually appears or disappears.

Speed of the fade is automatically controlled by the camcorder.

Fading In

Fading Out

When you fade into a scene, the

recording will start with a blank screen

and the picture will gradually appear.

When you fade out of a scene, the picture

will gradually disappear.

1. While recording, press and hold

FADE. The picture will gradually

disappear from the screen.

1. While recording, press the thumb

trigger (or PAUSE/STILL) to place the

camcorder in record pause.

2. Continue to hold FADE and press the

thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL)

button to put the camcorder in record

pause.

2. Press and hold FADE until the picture

in the viewfinder disappears. Then

press the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/

STILL) to start recording.

3. When the camcorder has entered

record pause, release FADE. The

camcorder will return to normal

operation.

3. Release FADE after a few seconds.

The picture will gradually appear.

Counters and Time-Remaining Display

Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to display the tape counter, tape counter with

memory stop, elapsed time counter, or time-remaining display in the viewfinder.

These displays are not recorded on the tape.

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FADE

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CAMERA/VCR Switch

FO US

MAN

AMERA VC

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

UNTE

TITLE

SELF TIMER

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COUNTER RESET Button

COUNTER DISPLAY Button

Tape Counter

The tape counter helps you locate a place on the tape. Record the tape counter

reading at the beginning and end of each recording session for future reference.

Press COUNTER RESET whenever the tape counter is displayed to reset the

counter to “0000”.

Tape Counter with Memory Stop

The tape counter’s memory-stop feature helps locate a certain point on the tape. This

is useful if you want to review a section immediately after recording or repeatedly play

back a segment of the tape. When memory stop is turned on, the tape will stop

automatically during fast-forward or rewind when the time counter reaches “M0000”.

To use memory stop:

1. Repeatedly press COUNTER

4. Make sure the CAMERA/VCR switch

is in VCR. Then press REW (rewind).

The tape will rewind until it reaches

the time counter reading of “M0000”.

DISPLAY to display tape counter with

memory stop (“M” appears with tape

counter when memory stop is on).

2. Locate the place on the tape you want

to return to, and press COUNTER/

Note: Whenever the tape counter with

memory stop is displayed in the viewfinder,

the camcorder will stop rewinding or fast-

forwarding when the counter reaches

“M0000”. To continue rewinding or fast-

forwarding the tape, press REW (rewind) or

F.FWD (fast-forward) again.

RESET to reset tape counter to “M0000”.

3. Continue to record or play the tape.

When you want to return to the place

you marked, press the thumb trigger to

stop recording (or press STOP to stop

playback).

Counters and Time-Remaining Display

Repeatedly

press

COUNTER

0000

M0000

DISPLAY

Tape Counter with

Memory Stop

Tape Counter

Displays in

Viewfinder

0:00:00

Elapsed-Time Counter

TR -:--

No Display

Time-Remaining Display

Elapsed-Time Counter

Time-Remaining Display

The time counter shows actual time

elapsed while recording. The

CAMERA/VCR switch must be in

CAMERA for the time counter to operate.

The time-remaining display shows the

amount of recording (or playback) time

left on a cassette inserted in the

camcorder.

Before you start to record a tape,

repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY to

display the time counter in the

viewfinder. Then press the COUNTER

RESET button to set the counter

to “0:00:00”.

When the time-remaining display appears

in the viewfinder, the camcorder will

automatically calculate and display the

time remaining for any tape (other than

T-140, T-160, or T-180).

Repeatedly press COUNTER DISPLAY

to display the time-remaining display in

the viewfinder.

Note: The display will remain blank while

the camcorder takes a minute or two to

calculate the time remaining on the tape.

After it has been calculated and displayed, it

will automatically be updated and readily

available as long as the cassette remains in the

camcorder.

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

POWER Switch

STOP/EJECT

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F.FWD

PLAY

REW

PAUSE

EDIT ADV.

POWER

TITLE SELE

STILL

PAUSE/

STILL

Button

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

TITLE

DISPLAY RESE

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

CAMERA/VCR

Switch

SELE

SET

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

Self-Timer Recording

The camcorder will delay the start of a recording for approximately ten seconds after

you activate the self-timer recording feature.

1. Turn on camcorder and place

(or PAUSE/STILL). The camcorder

will record for approximately 30

seconds and then stop

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

2. A. Slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE

once. The SELF-30S display will

appear in the viewfinder.

automatically.

B. Slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE

twice. The SELF-END display will

appear in the viewfinder.

PAUSE

Self-Timer

Indicator

SELF-30S

Ten seconds before you want to

record, press the thumb trigger (or

PAUSE/STILL). The camcorder

will record until you press the

thumb trigger to stop it.

Display in Viewfinder

3. To cancel self-timer recording, press

the thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL).

Ten seconds before you want to

record, press the thumb trigger

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE Button

Adjustable Time-Lapse Recording

This feature lets you compress slow-moving action, such as nature studies, into clean, short

videos. The camcorder will record for approximately one second at preset intervals.

3. Press the thumb trigger (or

1. Turn on camcorder and place

PAUSE/STILL). ST-BY will appear in

the viewfinder. The camcorder will

record for approximately one second

every 60-second interval. The time

left until the next recording will be

displayed in the viewfinder.

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

2. Slide SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE three

times. INTERVAL 0:60 appears in the

viewfinder.

PAUSE

Interval

Indicator

INTERVAL 0:60

4. To stop adjustable time-lapse

recording, repeatedly slide SELF

TIMER/TIME LAPSE until the

INTERVAL display is removed from

the viewfinder or press the thumb

trigger (or PAUSE/STILL).

Display in Viewfinder

Animation Recording

This feature lets you create animation recordings (cartooning). You can make an object

appear to move by taking several still shots of it in different positions. When the tape is

played back, the object appears animated.

1. Turn on camcorder and place

3. Position the object, and then press the

thumb trigger (or PAUSE/STILL).

The camcorder will record for

approximately one second every time

you press the thumb trigger. It is

usually best to get three to five shots

of each pose.

CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA.

2. Repeatedly slide SELF TIMER/TIME

LAPSE until INTERVAL MAN. display

appears in the viewfinder.

PAUSE

Interval

Indicator

4. Move the object slightly and press the

thumb trigger again for each one-

second recording in this position.

INTERVAL MAN.

5. To stop animation recording, slide

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE to remove

the INTERVAL MAN. display from the

viewfinder.

Display in Viewfinder

Titler

The titler can create and store two different titles. Each title can contain two lines with

a total of 32 characters – 16 on each line. The built-in character register contains 47

different characters for creating titles.

POWER

PAUSE

STILL

REW

PLAY F.FWD AUD•DUB•VID RECORD

TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV.

EDIT ADV. Button

TITLE SELECT – Button

TITLE SELECT + Button

TITLE SELECT Button

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DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

PUSH/AUTO

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TITLE Button

Creating a Title

1. Attach a power source, turn on the

6. After you have selected the first

character, press EDIT ADV. to move

the flashing cursor to the next position

you want a character to appear.

camcorder, and place the CAMERA/

VCR switch in CAMERA.

2. Press TITLE to display the title page

graphics in the viewfinder.

If a blank space is desired, press EDIT

ADV. without selecting a character.

3. Press TITLE SELECT to display the

other title page in the viewfinder.

7. Repeat steps 4 – 6 until you have

completed the title.

4. Press EDIT ADV. to move the flashing

cursor to the place you want to begin

your title.

Press TITLE SELECT if you want to

create a title on the other title page.

5. Select the first character for your title

8. Press TITLE to remove the title from

–

by pressing TITLE SELECT + or

the viewfinder and store it in memory.

until the character you want appears.

Notes: The clock battery cell must be

installed to store the title.

See the “Chart of Characters” for the

characters available in the titler’s

Remove the title from the viewfinder for

normal recording.

Titler

Chart of Characters in Titler’s Register

A B C D E F G H I J K

L M N O P Q R S T U V

W X Y Z

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

: - , . ' ; / ? < > !

Correcting Errors During Programming

–

1. Press EDIT ADV. until the flashing

cursor is placed over the character you

wish to correct.

2. Press TITLE SELECT + or until the

correct character appears.

Note: To delete a character, press TITLE

SELECT + or – until the blank space

appears.

Recording Titles on a Tape in the Camcorder

1. Attach a power supply, turn on the

camcorder and place the CAMERA/

VCR switch in CAMERA.

3. Press TITLE to display the title

graphics in the viewfinder. Press

TITLE SELECT to display the other

title in the viewfinder.

2. Locate the place on the tape where you

want to record the title.

4. Press the thumb trigger to start

recording.

Note: If you record a title on a pre-

recorded tape, audio and video will be

erased where the title is inserted. There

may be a 3-4 second pause before existing

audio and video return.

5. When you are finished recording the

title, press TITLE to remove the title

graphics from the viewfinder.

Recording Titles While Copying Tapes from Camcorder to another VCR

1. Attach a power supply, turn on the

camcorder and place the CAMERA/

VCR switch in VCR.

5. Place a tape with the safety tab in

place in the VCR, and place the VCR

in record pause.

2. Place the tape you want to copy in the

camcorder.

6. Start copying the tape.

7. When you see the place on the tape

you want to record the title, press

TITLE. The title will be recorded on

the copy in place of the original audio

and video.

3. Press TITLE to display the title page

you want to record in the viewfinder.

Press TITLE SELECT to display the

other title in the viewfinder. The

camcorder will remember the last title.

8. Press TITLE again to stop recording

4. Press TITLE to remove the title page

the title.

from the viewfinder.

Audio Dubbing

The audio dubbing feature lets you record new sound (audio) on a previously recorded

tape without erasing the original picture (video). Tapes must be recorded in SP tape

speed. New audio can be dubbed by connecting an external sound system to the

AUDIO IN jack.

Audio/Video Cable

(Supplied)

Back of

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

White

Audio Plug

J E

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Yellow Video Plug

(No Connection)

Yellow Video Plug

(No Connection)

White

Audio Plug

C IN 12V

DIO

AUDIO

IN Jack

(Under

Small

Y-Adapter

White

Audio

Plug

Cover)

Back of

Stereo VCR or

TV Monitor

(Available from

Electronics

Supply Store)

Audio/Video Cable

(Supplied)

AUDIO

OUT

Yellow Video Plug

(No Connection)

VIDEO

OUT

Yellow Video Plug

(No Connection)

White

Audio Plug

To Audio Dub

1. Connect the audio source to the

dubbing. Press PAUSE/STILL at the

AUDIO IN jack on the camcorder.

point you want dubbing to begin.

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has RIGHT

and LEFT AUDIO OUT jacks, attach the

white audio plug to the one labeled

MONO. If one is not labeled MONO, you

may need a Y-adapter to record sound

from both channels.

5. Press AUD DUB. A.DUB and PAUSE

will appear in the viewfinder. The

camcorder is ready to begin audio

dubbing.

6. Start the audio source playing, and

then press PAUSE/STILL to start

dubbing. A.DUB and REC will

appear in the viewfinder when you are

dubbing.

If you want to monitor the dubbing on

a TV, attach the TV to the camcorder

as shown on page 42 or 44.

2. Turn on the camcorder and insert the

tape you want to dub on.

7. Press STOP/EJECT when you are

finished.

3. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in

VCR.

4. Use PLAY, F.FWD, and REW to

locate a place on the tape slightly

before where you want to begin audio

Video Dubbing

The video dubbing feature lets you record new pictures (video) on a previously

recorded tape without erasing the original sound (audio). Tapes must be recorded in

SP tape speed. New video can be dubbed by connecting an external video source to

the VIDEO IN jack.

J E

Back of

VCR or

Laser Disc

Player

White

Audio Plug

(No Connection)

Audio/Video Cable

(Supplied)

C IN 12V

DIO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

IN Jack

Yellow Video Plug

(Located

Under

Yellow Video Plug

Small

White

Audio Plug

(No Connection)

Cover)

Note: To simultaneously dub audio and

video on the tape, press VID DUB and

then AUD DUB in step 5. Be sure to

connect both an audio and video source to

the camcorder.

To Video Dub

1. Connect the external video source to

the VIDEO IN jack on the camcorder.

If you want to monitor the dubbing on

a TV, attach the TV to the camcorder

as shown on page 42 or 44.

6. Start the external video source

playing, and then press PAUSE/STILL.

2. Turn on the camcorder and insert the

tape you want to dub new video on.

V.DUB and REC will appear in the

viewfinder when you are dubbing.

3. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch

7. Press STOP/EJECT when you are

in VCR.

finished.

4. Use PLAY, F.FWD, and REW to

locate a place on the tape slightly

before where you want to begin video

dubbing. Press PAUSE/STILL at the

point you want dubbing to begin.

Caution: Video dubbing is designed

to replace existing video. Do not

attempt to video dub on a blank tape.

5. Press VID DUB. V.DUB and PAUSE

will appear in the viewfinder. The

camcorder is ready to begin video

dubbing.

Recording from a TV (or VCR)

To record on the camcorder from a TV (or VCR) with AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks,

you will need the audio/video cable that came with your camcorder.

J E T

B A T T

Audio/Video Cable

(Supplied)

DC IN 12V

Back of

VIDE

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

VIDEO

IN Jack

White

Audio Plug

AUDIO

IN Jack

(Under

Small

AUDIO

OUT

Yellow

Cover)

Video

Plug

VIDEO

OUT

Yellow Video Plug

J E T

B A T T

White

Audio Plug

DC IN 12V

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Y-Adapter

Back of

Stereo VCR or

TV Monitor

VIDEO

(Available from

Electronics

AUDIO

IN Jack

(Under

Small

White

Audio

Plug

IN Jack

Supply Store)

Audio/Video Cable

(Supplied)

Cover)

AUDIO

OUT

Yellow

Video Plug

VIDEO

OUT

Yellow Video Plug

White

Audio Plug

Recording from a TV (or VCR)

Installation

Attach a power source (AC adapter/

charger or battery) to the camcorder.

Attach the yellow video plug to the

VIDEO OUT jack on the TV

(or VCR).

Attach the white audio plug to the

AUDIO OUT jack on the TV (or

VCR).

Attach the white audio plug on the

other end of the audio/video cable to

the AUDIO IN jack, and the yellow

video plug to the VIDEO IN jack on

the camcorder.

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has RIGHT

and LEFT AUDIO OUT jacks, attach the

white audio plug to the one labeled

MONO. If one is not labeled MONO,

you may need a Y-adapter to record

sound from both channels.

Operation and How to Copy Tapes

4. Press the small red RECORD button

on the top of the camcorder to start

recording.

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to

TV with AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

jacks. Turn on TV and tune it to

channel you want to record.

Note: If you are copying a tape, start the

VCR playing the tape you want to copy.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV. Turn

on VCR and select channel you

want to record (or place cassette

you want to copy in the VCR).

5. Press the STOP/EJECT button when

you are finished recording.

Note: If you want to see what is being

recorded, turn on the TV and tune it to

the channel you normally use to see

what the VCR is doing.

Caution: The unauthorized recording

of television programs and other

materials may infringe the rights of

others.

2. Turn on the camcorder, and place the

CAMERA/VCR switch in VCR.

3. Insert a cassette with the safety tab

intact into the camcorder.

Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

REW Button

PLAY Button

PAUSE/STILL Button

F.FWD Button

POWER

PAUSE

REW

PLAY F.FWD AUD•DUB•VID RECORD

STILL

TITLE SELECT EDIT ADV.

POWER Switch

and Indicator

STOP/EJECT

•D

•VID

STOP/EJECT

TITLE S

ILL

Button

MANUAL FOCUS

REVIEW

FADE

CAMERA/VCR Switch

W/B

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

CAMERA VCR

AUTO MAN

DATE/TIME

SHUTTER

TITLE

PUSH/AUTO

COUNTER

CLOCK

DISPLAY RESET

SELF TIMER

TIME LAPSE

SELE

SET

Tracking Buttons (Also CLOCK

SELECT and SET Buttons)

Viewfinder Playback

Viewfinder playback is the simplest way to watch tapes using the camcorder. This

method is generally used only to review scenes immediately after recording.

1. Slide the POWER switch to turn on the

camcorder. The POWER indicator

will light.

4. Press PLAY to begin playback. Adjust

tracking if necessary.

5. Press STOP/EJECT when you are

2. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch

finished.

in VCR.

3. Press STOP/EJECT and insert the

cassette you want to playback.

Note: Only tapes recorded in SP

(standard play) can be played.

Viewfinder Playback and Playback Features

Playback Features

Tracking

Stop-Action Pause

During playback, the CLOCK SELECT

and SET buttons are also the tracking

buttons. Tracking is used when you play

a tape that was recorded on a different

camcorder (or VCR).

During playback, you can stop the action,

and view one frame of the tape.

• Press PAUSE/STILL.

Caution: Pause is designed for

momentary interruptions and

should not be used for an

extended period of time. If the

camcorder remains in the pause

mode for more than five minutes,

it will automatically move the

tape away from the spinning

heads to prevent excessive tape

wear.

Note: Only tapes recorded in SP (standard

play) can be played.

When you play a tape not recorded on

your camcorder, streaks may appear if

the recorded tracks on the tape do not

align precisely with the playback heads.

To remove the streaks and align the

heads with the tape tracks, press either

one of the tracking buttons to move the

streaks up or down and out of the picture.

• Press PAUSE/STILL again (or PLAY)

to return to normal playback.

Press and hold both tracking buttons to

reset tracking to preset center. Tracking

is automatically reset whenever a

cassette is inserted.

Visual Search

The TRACKING buttons only affect tape

playback. They have no effect during

recording.

During playback, you can visually search

the tape.

• During playback, press F.FWD or

REW to visually search the tape in

forward or reverse.

• To return to normal playback press

the button again (or press PLAY).

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

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

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

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

the camcorder is recording or playing on the TV.

Back of

DC IN 12V

Audio/Video

Cable

(Supplied)

Mono VCR or

TV Monitor

VIDE

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

White

Audio Plug

AUDIO

OUT Jack

(Behind

Small

VIDEO

OUT Jack

AUDIO

VIDEO

Cover)

Yellow

Video Plug

Yellow Video Plug

J E

White

Audio Plug

B A T T

Y-Adapter

DC IN 12V

Back of

Stereo VCR or

TV Monitor

(Available from

VIDE

AUDIO

White

Audio

Plug

VIDEO

AUDIO

Electronics

Supply Store)

Audio/Video

Cable

(Supplied)

AUDIO

OUT Jack

(Behind

Small

VIDEO

OUT Jack

AUDIO

Cover)

Yellow

Video Plug

VIDEO

Yellow Video Plug

White

Audio Plug

Playback on a TV (or VCR) (continued)

Installation

Attach the audio/video cable’s white

plug to the AUDIO IN jack on the

TV (or VCR).

Attach the audio/video cable’s

yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on

the TV (or VCR).

Note: If your TV (or VCR) has stereo

left and right AUDIO IN jacks, attach the

plug to the one labeled MONO. If one of

the jacks is not labeled MONO, you may

need a Y-adapter to hear both channels.

Attach the white audio plug on the

other end of the audio/video cable to

the AUDIO OUT jack, and the

yellow video plug to the VIDEO

OUT jack on the camcorder.

Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on a VCR

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to

TV monitor: Turn on the TV and

tune it to its video input channel.

POWER switch. Insert the cassette you

want to play back (or copy).

Note: The camcorder can only play back

tapes recorded at the SP speed.

3. Press PLAY on the camcorder. If

necessary, adjust tracking. Details are

on page 41.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the “line” or

“camera” mode. (If your VCR does

not have a “line” or “camera”

mode, consult the VCR owner’s

manual.) Operate the TV as you

normally do to see the signal

To copy what the camcorder is

playing, place a blank cassette in the

VCR and start the VCR recording.

4. Press the STOP/EJECT button when

you are finished.

coming from the VCR.

2. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in

VCR, and slide the camcorder’s

Caution: The unauthorized recording of

television programs and other materials may

infringe the rights of others.

Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV

1. A. Camcorder connected directly to

TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to

its video input channel.

2. Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in

CAMERA, and slide the POWER

switch to turn on the camcorder. Insert

the cassette you want to record on.

Note: When the camcorder is used as a

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback.

3. Press the thumb trigger (or

PAUSE/STILL button) to begin

recording. You can watch what the

camcorder is seeing (or recording) on

the TV screen.

B. Camcorder connected to VCR that

is already connected to TV: Turn

on VCR and place it in the “line” or

“camera” mode. (If your VCR does

not have a “line” or “camera”

mode, consult the VCR owner’s

manual.) Operate the TV as you

normally do to see the signal

coming from the VCR.

Playback on a TV without Audio/Video Input Jacks

To connect your camcorder to a TV without audio/video input jacks, follow

the steps below. You will need an optional 1CVA488 RF output adapter.

Optional accessories are shown on page 49.

J E

DC IN 12V

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO, VIDEO, and RF OUT Jacks

(Located Behind Small Cover)

VHF Antenna

Switch

3CH/4CH

(Located on

Opposite side)

Back of TV

(or VCR

Connected

to a TV)

RF Output

Adapter

(Optional)

VHF

OUT

ANT

Optional 75/300 ohm

Transformer

(Such as AH011)

VHF

Optional 300/75 ohm

Transformer

(Such as 193983)

Installation

Attach the OUT connector of the RF

output adapter directly to the VHF IN

terminal on the back of your TV.

Disconnect the VHF antenna from

your TV and connect it to the

optional RF output adapter.

Note: If your TV has VHF screw

terminals, you may need an optional

75-300 ohm transformer, such as AH011.

A.If your antenna is a round 75-ohm

cable, connect it to the ANT

connector on RF output adapter.

Connect the three-pronged plug end

of the RF output adapter to the

AUDIO, RF, and VIDEO OUT jacks

on the camcorder.

B.If your antenna is a flat twin-lead,

connect the flat-lead connectors to

the screw terminals on an optional

300-75 ohm transformer, such as

193983. Then connect the

transformer to the ANT connector

on the RF output adapter.

Playback on a TV (or VCR) (continued)

Playback Operation

4. Insert the cassette you want to play

back into the camcorder.

1. Choose 3CH/4CH using the switch on

the RF output adapter.

5. Press the PLAY button on the

camcorder.

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

channel you selected with the

3CH/4CH switch on the RF output

adapter.

6. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the

camcorder when you are finished

playing back the tape.

3. Place the camcorder’s CAMERA/VCR

switch in VCR, and slide POWER.

Watching What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording on the TV

Note: When the camcorder is used as a

camera, turn the TV’s volume down to

prevent a high-pitched squeal caused by

feedback. Remove the cassette.

1. Turn on the TV and tune it to channel

3 or 4 (the same channel you selected

with the RF output adapter).

2. Place the camcorder’s CAMERA/VCR

switch in CAMERA, and slide

POWER. Insert the cassette you want

to record on.

3. Press the camcorder’s thumb trigger

(or PAUSE/STILL) to begin recording.

You can watch what the camcorder is

seeing or recording on the TV screen.

Normal TV Viewing

adapter’s plug from the camcorder so

you can watch the signal from your VHF

antenna.

For normal TV viewing, you can leave

the RF output adapter hooked up to the

TV. Just disconnect the RF output

Note to Cable-TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical

Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

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

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

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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

shoulder, and – when ready to record – bring the camcorder to recording

position in one quick movement.

1. Unhook one end of the strap from the

buckle leaving the tension band in

place.

3. Thread end of strap back through

tension band and then through buckle.

Buckle

Strap

Buckle

Tension Band

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to attach the

other end of the strap to the camcorder.

2. Thread the end of the strap through

one of the strap attachment rings.

5. Adjust shoulder strap’s length by

pulling strap up through buckle and

adjusting in either direction.

Attachment Ring

J E

Cautions: Turn viewfinder to the front

when using shoulder strap to prevent

damage to the viewfinder from bumping

against your body as you move.

C IN 12V

DIO

Make sure shoulder strap is securely

fastened to the camcorder before using it

to carry the camcorder.

Attachment Ring

Optional Accessories

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

creativity and adding to the fun of using your GE camcorder. These

accessories are designed to make the process of recording and

watching your videos more enjoyable.

To order accessories, contact your local dealer.

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

free ordering or by using the order form on pages 51-53.

1CVB100 Soft Camcorder Case

This case provides exceptional pro-

tection and utility for full size

camcorders and most accessories. It is

constructed of rugged-type fabric for

years of service and good looks. Three

outside pockets provide accessory

storage with mesh-covered lens filter

compartment and built-in holders for

other accessories. The hand grip and

adjustable strap allow for comfortable

transportation of the camcorder.

Optional Accessories

VDC88 Color Enhancement Light

This light is an indispensible accessory

for camcorder users who desire brighter,

sharper pictures. It also brightens natural

colors in extremely low-light situations.

The light comes with a battery pack

(BP1000) and battery charger (VDC085).

Uses one replacement bulb (VDC090).

VCC1000 Video Color Control Center

The VCC1000 is two accessories in one.

It allows you to adjust color intensity,

tint, white balance, and sharpness of

tapes being dubbed. This is helpful when

the original tape was produced under

poor lighting conditions or poor color

settings.

The second feature, the character

generator, lets you create titles that can

be recorded on your tapes. This lets you

add a professional and/or personal touch

to your home videos.

Optional Accessories

1CVA488 RF Output Adapter

OUT

ANT

also need a 300-75 ohm transformer,

such as 193983. If your TV has 300 ohm

VHS screw terminals, you will need an

optional 75-300 ohm transformer, such

as AH011.

This adapter is used to connect your

camcorder to a standard TV (one without

audio/video input jacks) for playback.

If your antenna cable is the flat twin-lead

type attached by two screws, you will

193983 Cable Transformer

twin-lead to a standard round 75-ohm

connector.

This 300-to-75 ohm transformer is used

to connect a standard (300-ohm) antenna

AH011 Cable Transformer

This 75-to-300 ohm transformer is used

to connect a standard 75-ohm antenna to

the 300-ohm screw terminals on a TV.

All specifications and descriptions of accessories are

subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

AC088 Super Lightweight Tripod

Mounting the camcorder on a tripod, such as AC088, will keep the camcorder

steady and produce excellent video results.

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

release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder. The grooved,

tubular 3-section leg design folds down to 26" when not in use. Rubber feet

allow for sure footing.

•

ILL

W/B

/TIME

TITLE

IME

Cautions: Before using a tripod, make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder

without falling over. Do not transport camcorder attached to 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-eighth (3/8) inch. Forcing the screw could damage the mounting hole on the

bottom of the camcorder.

Accessory Order Form

Order Form for Camcorder Model CG709

Description

Part No.

AC088

AH011

BP1000

VCC1000

VDC085

Price

$ 39.95

Qty. Total

Super Lightweight Tripod

75-300 Ohm Transformer

Battery Pack for VDC88

Video Color Control Center

Battery Charger for VDC88

Replacement Bulb

1.90

$ 29.95

$ 349.00

$ 18.95

for VDC88 Light

VDC090

VDC88

1CVA156

1CVA488

1CVB100

193983

210923

217840

222043

229412

$ 12.95

$ 79.95

$ 49.95

$ 89.95

Color Enhancement Light

Rechargeable Battery

RF Output Adapter

Soft Camcorder Case

300-75 Cable Transformer

Audio/Video Cable

DC Cable

6.95

$ 10.00

$ 14.95

$ 22.95

$ 149.95

Shoulder Strap

AC Adapter/Charger

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or cash.

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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 or MasterCard ready and call the toll-

free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this

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

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Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If ever it is not

possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you with an update on your order and

an option to cancel.

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

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

following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Distributor & Special Products

2000 Clements Bridge Rd

Deptford, NJ 08096-2088

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please send your request for a price quotation (not an order) to:

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Deptford, NJ USA 08096-2088

Care and Maintenance

Keep dust and grit from entering the

camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit

are abrasive and will cause excessive

wear to both the camcorder’s recording

and playback heads and cassettes.

Always replace the lens cap on the lens

when the camcorder is not in use.

The camcorder can be damaged by

improper storage or handling. Do not

subject the camcorder to swinging,

shaking, or dropping.

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents

when cleaning your camcorder. They

may damage the camcorder.

Do not store the camcorder in

temperatures below -22ºF (-30ºC) or

above 149ºF (65ºC).

Before handling your camcorder, make

sure your hands and face are free from

any chemical products such as suntan

lotion, as it may damage the finish.

When the camcorder is not in use, always

remove the cassette and AC adapter/

charger or battery.

Do not touch the lens with your fingers!

The oil from your skin may damage the

lens. To clean the lens, always use lens-

cleaning tissues and a commercially

prepared cleaning solution designed for

use on camera lens.

Retain the original carton for future

storage or shipping purposes.

Things to Avoid

Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or

other bright objects.

Avoid operating your camcorder

immediately after moving it from a cold

location to a warm location. Give the

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

stable temperature before inserting a

cassette. When the camcorder is moved

from a cold location to a warm location,

moisture may cause the tape to stick to

the headwheel and damage the

Do not operate or leave your camcorder

in extremely humid environments.

Do not use an adapter/charger or

batteries other than the ones specified for

this camcorder. Use of the wrong

accessories may cause damage to the

camcorder.

headwheel or tape.

Do not operate the camcorder for

extended periods in temperatures below

40ºF (4ºC) or above 95ºF (35ºC).

Do not leave your camcorder in direct

sunlight. Doing so could permanently

damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

Do not expose the camcorder or

Do not attempt to disassemble your

camcorder. There are no user-serviceable

parts inside.

adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If

either component becomes wet, turn off

the power and take the unit to an

Authorized GE Camcorder Servicenter.

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 GE Camcorder Servicenter,

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

checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

• If using the rechargeable battery, it may need

recharging.

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

plugged into a working AC outlet.

No Power

(POWER Indicator

Will Not Come On)

• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,

there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette

and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.

When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder

will operate.

Will Not Record or

Play Back

• Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.

• The cassette tape is broken; try another cassette.

• You have reached the end of the cassette – try

rewinding it.

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in VCR.

Will Not Play Back

Will Not Record

• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.

See page 16.

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA.

• Make sure lens cap has been removed.

No Picture in Viewfinder

• The tape counter with memory stop may be displayed

in viewfinder. When an “M” appears in front of the

tape-counter display, the camcorder will stop

rewinding or fast-forwarding when the counter reads

“M0000”. Press the REW (rewind) or F.FWD

(fast-forward) button again to continue, or press the

COUNTER DISPLAY button to remove the display

from the viewfinder.

Tape Stops During

Rewind or Fast

Forward

• Press PAUSE/STILL (or PLAY ) to return to normal

playback.

Camcorder Remains

in Play-Pause Mode

(continued on next page)

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Viewfinder Displays are

out of Focus

• Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are

on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality

During Recording

• There is insufficient light. Add more light.

• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA AUTO,

or repeatedly press SHUTTER to set the shutter speed

to normal (1/60 second). Details are on page 28.

• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in AUTO

position to have the camcorder focus automatically.

Details are on pages 26-27.

Poor Auto-Focus

Operation

• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in the AUTO

position for the camcorder to control the focus

automatically. Details are on pages 26-27.

• Subject may be too dark. Auto-focus system may not

work under this condition. Place FOCUS

AUTO/MAN switch in MAN position and focus

manually. Details are on pages 26-27.

• Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.

• Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted

incorrectly. Details are on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality

During Playback

• Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.

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

one of the tracking (CLOCK SELECT and SET)

buttons to correct. Details on page 41.

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

recorded at different speed, it cannot be played back

in this camcorder.

Picture Too Dark

• Repeatedly press SHUTTER to set shutter speed to

normal (1/60 second) or place CAMERA/VCR switch

in CAMERA AUTO. Details are on pages 24 and 28.

DEW Indicator Flashing

in Viewfinder

• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,

there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette

and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.

When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder

will operate.

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Recorded Audio Low

• Subject may have been too far from the camcorder.

Play, Rewind or Fast

Forward Does Not Work

• Make sure titler graphics are not in viewfinder.

Buttons operate differently when titler is displayed.

Higher Shutter Speed or

White Balance Indicator

Will Not Appear in

Viewfinder

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN

position.

• Press SHUTTER for higher shutter speeds.

• Press W/B for manual white balance.

Date and Time (or Date)

were Recorded on the

Tape

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

whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Press

DATE/TIME to remove them from the viewfinder

when recording.

Date and/or Time are

Incorrect

• Clock battery cell may need replacing. See page 22

• Date and/or time may need to be reset. See page 23.

Specifications

General

Camera Section

Power requirement: 12VDC

Power consumption: 10.5 watts (normal)

Weight: 5.28 lbs. (2.4 kg)

Dimensions: 3.8"(W) x 8.3"(H) x

15.8"(D) (97 x 211 x 401 mm)

Scanning: 525 Lines/60 Fields/30 Frames

Image Sensor: One integral color filter

CCD Imager

Lens: 1:12

5.4 ~ 64.8mm

Diameter: 52 mm

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS

AC Adapter/Charger

Record/Playback System:

Two video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

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

Power Consumption: 35 watts (nominal)

Weight: 1.13 lbs. (513 g)

Headwheel Cylinder Diameter: 62 mm

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC

Color

Dimensions: 3-3/11" (W) x 2-5/11" (H)

x 7"(D) (83 x 62 x 177 mm)

Tripod Mount

One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole

Information to User

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer may void the

user’s FCC authority to operate this

camcorder.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard

entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux

appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:

“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

Customer Assistance and Service

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone

You can reach Thomson at the

following number:

number to help you with any problems

you may encounter with your camcorder.

Many can be diagnosed over the phone,

and if necessary, a replacement unit can

be shipped to you. Please have your

camcorder model/serial number and date

of purchase ready when you call. If your

unit is out of warranty, we will quote the

cost of an exchange unit to you.

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number

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

Monday – Friday

for U.S. customers only

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem

over the phone, we will gladly service

your unit or exchange it for a new or

refurbished camcorder. Refer to the

limited warranty on the reverse side to

learn about your specific rights and

responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a

Return Authorization number before

returning anything! Obtain a Return

Authorization (RA) number from the

telephone representative before returning

your equipment to avoid delays,

accounting errors, or even loss of your

unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to

Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who

authorized the return of your equipment

will give you an RA number over the

phone. They will also provide you with

instructions on where and how to return

your camcorder. Write the number in

large, clear characters on the outside of

the box. To avoid confusion and

and model/serial number of your

camcorder. These numbers are located

on the bottom of your unit. If your

camcorder is within the warranty period,

please provide a copy of the bill of sale

to verify purchase date. Use the original

box and packing material to protect the

equipment from damage in shipment.

misunderstandings, shipments without an

RA number clearly visible on the outside

of the box will be returned to you at your

expense.

For your protection, insure all shipments

for full replacement value and use a

reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no

responsibility for warranty shipments

from the customer to the factory if not

shipped in the manner prescribed by

Thomson.

Include a brief note describing the

problem and any conversations about the

problem you have had with Thomson

personnel. Include your name, address

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or

workmanship.

accessories, and your bill of sale

which validates date of purchase to

the exchange location and you will be

provided the new or refurbished unit.

4. If the repairs were covered by your

warranty, you will not be billed.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

If you are not located near an exchange

point:

What we will do:

During the initial 90 days

1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or

Visa account number and expiration

date to our phone representative. This

is for security purposes. If we receive

your unit including all accessories

within 14 days from the date you were

provided a Return Authorization

number, only items not covered by

warranty will be charged to your

account. IF YOUR UNIT

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder

at no cost to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder.

Parts will be provided at no charge,

but you will be responsible for the cost

of labor required for the repair.

INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES

IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14

DAYS, THE SUGGESTED

RETAIL VALUE OF THE

CAMCORDER AND/OR

How you get service:

• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your

unit’s date of purchase and

model/serial number ready. The

model/serial number information is on

the bottom of your camcorder.

ACCESSORIES WILL BE

CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT

CARD. This amount will be credited

if the unit is subsequently received.

2. We will send you a replacement unit

next business day delivery.

3. You will receive an invoice packed

with the replacement product, but will

not be charged for the unit portion of

the invoice amount if we receive your

unit including all accessories within

14 days from the date you were

provided the RA number. Any labor

and parts charges not covered by our

warranty will be included and charged

against your account.

• A representative will troubleshoot

your problem over the phone. If the

representative determines that you

should receive a replacement unit, you

will be provided with a Return

Authorization (RA) number and the

location of a nearby exchange point if

one exists. No returns will be

accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement camcorder

before you return yours:

If you are located near an

exchange point:

4. Ship the unit back to us along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder using the replacement

unit’s carton. Shipping instructions

will be included in the carton along

with your RA number, which will

allow you to easily ship the unit

back to us.

1. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point next business day

delivery.

2. The exchange location will notify you

of its arrival.

3. Take your unit, including all

Limited Warranty

Make sure you insure your shipment

in case of damage or loss.

Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

To have your Camcorder repaired by

an Authorized GE Camcorder

Servicenter:

• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-

447-1700 for the Authorized GE

Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized GE

Camcorder Servicenter of your choice.

• Show the Authorized GE Camcorder

Servicenter representative your sales

receipt or other, evidence of purchase.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs

are complete.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs and insurance are your

sole responsibility. We accept no

liability in case of damage or loss.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• Battery for clock and other features.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Camcorders purchased or serviced

outside the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and

handling costs of your unit,

including insurance for loss or

damage.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to

lightning damage.

To receive a replacement unit after we

have received your unit:

1. Write the RA number on the outside of

the carton used to return the unit.

Make sure you insure your

shipment in case of damage or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder, using the original box and

packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product

Registration Card packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs, and insurance are your

responsibility. We accept no liability in

case of damage or loss.

necessary. The return of the card is

not required for warranty coverage.

4. Include a cashier’s check or money

order for payment if there are any out

of warranty labor or parts charges

which were indicated by the

representative, and you elected not to

use your credit card.

5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or

refurbished unit will be shipped to you

next day delivery.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may have other rights

that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your Camcorder

outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact

your dealer for warranty information.

Index

CAMERA/VCR Switch . . . . . . . .6,7,8,20

. . . . . . . . . .23,24,25,26-27,28,30-31

. . . . . . .32,35,36-37,39,40-41,43,45

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Cassette Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9,17

Cassette, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,17

Cassettes, Inserting and Removing . . .17

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

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Chart of Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Checking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

CLOCK SELECT and SET

– A –

A.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

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

Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . .47-50

Accessory Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . .51-53

Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . .4,10

Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Assistance . . . . . . . . .1,3,59,Back Cover

AUD DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . .8,36-37

AUDIO and VIDEO IN

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,36-37,38-39

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,23,41

Clock Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22

Clock Cell, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . .38-39,42-43

COUNTER DISPLAY

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,42-43,44-45

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

– B –

Button . . . . . . . . . .8,13,19-21,30-31

COUNTER RESET Button . . .8,21,30-31

Creating a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Customer Assistance and Service . . . .59

BATT EJECT Lever . . . . . . . . . .9,12,14

Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . .13,19

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .14

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

Battery, Inserting and Removing . . . .12

Battery, Using Rechargeable . . . . .11-14

BRIGHT Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

– D –

Date and Time Display . . . . . . .20,22-23

DATE/TIME Button . . . . . . . .8,20,22-23

DC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,11

DC IN 12V Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

DEW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,20-21

Displays, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . .19-21

Dubbing, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Dubbing, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

– C –

Camcorder, Powering . . . . . . . . . .10-14

Camcorder, Recording on . . . . . . .38-39

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

CAMERA AUTO Feature . . . . . . . . . .24

Camera Edit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Index

– E –

– L –

EDIT ADV. Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35

Elapsed Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

END Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . .7,8,18

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lens Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Lens Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

– M –

– F –

Macro Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MANUAL FOCUS Buttons . . . . . . .8,27

Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,30

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,24

F.FWD Button . . . .8,25,30,36-37,40-41

FADE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,29

Fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

FF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

FOCUS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

FOCUS AUTO/MAN and

– O –

Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .47-50

Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . .51-53

PUSH AUTO Buttons . . . . . .8,26-27

Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

– H –

– P –

Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9

Hand Strap, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

PAUSE/STILL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .7,8,20-21,29,33,36-37,40-41,43,45

PLAY Button . . . . . . .7,8,25,36-37,43,45

Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

– I –

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

INDEX Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,25

Indexing, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . .17

INTERVAL Indicators . . . . . . . . . .19,33

Interval Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . .42-43

Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . .44-45

Index

Playback Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

POWER Switch and

Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . .46

SHUTTER Button . . . . . . . . . . . .8,20,28

Shutter Speed Indicators . . . . . . . .20,28

Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Speed, Recording and Playback . . . . .16

ST-BY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,33

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

STOP/EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5,7,8,13,17,30,36-37,39,40-41,43,45

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,23,40,43

Power Zoom Buttons . . . . . . .9,26-27,29

Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . .10-14

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

Product Registration .Inside Front Cover

– R –

REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . .7,20-21,36-37

RECORD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,39

Record Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording and Traveling Tips . . . . . .15

Recording Date and Time . . . . . . . . . .22

Recording From a TV or VCR . . .38-39

Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recording, Making a . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Registration Card . . .Inside Front Cover

REVIEW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,24

REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . .7,8,20-21,25,30,36-37,40-41

– T –

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

TAPE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . .38-39,42-43

Tape Counter Display . . . . . . . .20-21,30

Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9

Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Time and Date Display . . . . . . .20,22-23

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . .31

TITLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35

TITLE SELECT + and – Button .8,34-35

TITLE SELECT Button . . . . . . . .8,34-35

Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,34-35

Titler Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,34-35

Titles, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Traveling and Recording Tips . . . . . .15

Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

RF DC OUT Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,44

RF Output Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .44,49

– S –

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,32-33

Self-Timer Displays . . . . . . . . . . . .19,32

Self-Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . .9,46

Index

– U –

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

– V –

V.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Variable Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . .28

VID DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,37

Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . .7,8,18,19-21,40

Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . .19-21

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

– W –

W/B (White Balance)

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,20-21,26-27

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

White Balance Indicators . . . . . . . .20,27

– Z –

Zoom Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .9,26-27,29

Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Need Assistance? We want to help!

U.S. Consumers:

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

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-447-1700

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

Canadian Consumers:

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

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please

contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter

from the yellow pages. Please do not send

any products to the Indianapolis address listed

in this manual or on the carton. This will only

add delays in service for your product.

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s) Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Korea

Part Number 95-CG709-1

Code Number: 64709-1633-00

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 GE Camcorder Servicenter,

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

checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

• If using the rechargeable battery, it may need

recharging.

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

plugged into a working AC outlet.

No Power

(POWER Indicator

Will Not Come On)

• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,

there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette

and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.

When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder

will operate.

Will Not Record or

Play Back

• Make sure there is a cassette in the camcorder.

• Try ejecting and re-inserting the cassette.

• The cassette tape is broken; try another cassette.

• You have reached the end of the cassette – try

rewinding it.

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in VCR.

Will Not Play Back

Will Not Record

• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.

See page 16.

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA.

• Make sure lens cap has been removed.

No Picture in Viewfinder

• The tape counter with memory stop may be displayed

in viewfinder. When an “M” appears in front of the

tape-counter display, the camcorder will stop

rewinding or fast-forwarding when the counter reads

“M0000”. Press the REW (rewind) or F.FWD

(fast-forward) button again to continue, or press the

COUNTER DISPLAY button to remove the display

from the viewfinder.

Tape Stops During

Rewind or Fast

Forward

• Press PAUSE/STILL (or PLAY ) to return to normal

playback.

Camcorder Remains

in Play-Pause Mode

(continued on next page)

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Viewfinder Displays are

out of Focus

• Try adjusting the eyepiece focus control. Details are

on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality

During Recording

• There is insufficient light. Add more light.

• Place the CAMERA/VCR switch in CAMERA AUTO,

or repeatedly press SHUTTER to set the shutter speed

to normal (1/60 second). Details are on page 28.

• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in AUTO

position to have the camcorder focus automatically.

Details are on pages 26-27.

Poor Auto-Focus

Operation

• Place the FOCUS AUTO/MAN switch in the AUTO

position for the camcorder to control the focus

automatically. Details are on pages 26-27.

• Subject may be too dark. Auto-focus system may not

work under this condition. Place FOCUS

AUTO/MAN switch in MAN position and focus

manually. Details are on pages 26-27.

• Lens may be smudged and image appears unfocused.

• Viewfinder eyepiece focus control may be adjusted

incorrectly. Details are on page 18.

Poor Picture Quality

During Playback

• Tape was recorded on a different camcorder or VCR.

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

one of the tracking (CLOCK SELECT and SET)

buttons to correct. Details on page 41.

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

recorded at different speed, it cannot be played back

in this camcorder.

Picture Too Dark

• Repeatedly press SHUTTER to set shutter speed to

normal (1/60 second) or place CAMERA/VCR switch

in CAMERA AUTO. Details are on pages 24 and 28.

DEW Indicator Flashing

in Viewfinder

• If the DEW indicator is flashing in the viewfinder,

there is moisture in the camcorder. Remove cassette

and let camcorder dry out for at least two hours.

When the DEW indicator stops flashing, camcorder

will operate.

Trouble Checks

Trouble

Checks and Adjustments

Recorded Audio Low

• Subject may have been too far from the camcorder.

Play, Rewind or Fast

Forward Does Not Work

• Make sure titler graphics are not in viewfinder.

Buttons operate differently when titler is displayed.

Higher Shutter Speed or

White Balance Indicator

Will Not Appear in

Viewfinder

• CAMERA/VCR switch must be in CAMERA MAN

position.

• Press SHUTTER for higher shutter speeds.

• Press W/B for manual white balance.

Date and Time (or Date)

were Recorded on the

Tape

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

whenever they appear in the viewfinder. Press

DATE/TIME to remove them from the viewfinder

when recording.

Date and/or Time are

Incorrect

• Clock battery cell may need replacing. See page 22

• Date and/or time may need to be reset. See page 23.

Specifications

General

Camera Section

Power requirement: 12VDC

Power consumption: 10.5 watts (normal)

Weight: 5.28 lbs. (2.4 kg)

Dimensions: 3.8"(W) x 8.3"(H) x

15.8"(D) (97 x 211 x 401 mm)

Scanning: 525 Lines/60 Fields/30 Frames

Image Sensor: One integral color filter

CCD Imager

Lens: 1:12

5.4 ~ 64.8mm

Diameter: 52 mm

Video Recorder Section

Format: VHS

AC Adapter/Charger

Record/Playback System:

Two video record/playback heads

One flying erase head

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

Power Consumption: 35 watts (nominal)

Weight: 1.13 lbs. (513 g)

Headwheel Cylinder Diameter: 62 mm

Video Signal: EIA Standard NTSC

Color

Dimensions: 3-3/11" (W) x 2-5/11" (H)

x 7"(D) (83 x 62 x 177 mm)

Tripod Mount

One 1/4" x 20 threaded hole

Information to User

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the manufacturer may void the

user’s FCC authority to operate this

camcorder.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard

entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux

appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:

“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le ministre des Communications.

Customer Assistance and Service

Thomson provides a toll-free telephone

You can reach Thomson at the

following number:

number to help you with any problems

you may encounter with your camcorder.

Many can be diagnosed over the phone,

and if necessary, a replacement unit can

be shipped to you. Please have your

camcorder model/serial number and date

of purchase ready when you call. If your

unit is out of warranty, we will quote the

cost of an exchange unit to you.

800-283-6503

(Toll free inside U.S.A.)

Our toll-free Camcorder number

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

Monday – Friday

for U.S. customers only

Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange

If we are unable to resolve your problem

over the phone, we will gladly service

your unit or exchange it for a new or

refurbished camcorder. Refer to the

limited warranty on the reverse side to

learn about your specific rights and

responsibilities.

Always consult Thomson and get a

Return Authorization number before

returning anything! Obtain a Return

Authorization (RA) number from the

telephone representative before returning

your equipment to avoid delays,

accounting errors, or even loss of your

unit.

Important information to customers who ship defective equipment to

Thomson Consumer Electronics

The Thomson representative who

authorized the return of your equipment

will give you an RA number over the

phone. They will also provide you with

instructions on where and how to return

your camcorder. Write the number in

large, clear characters on the outside of

the box. To avoid confusion and

and model/serial number of your

camcorder. These numbers are located

on the bottom of your unit. If your

camcorder is within the warranty period,

please provide a copy of the bill of sale

to verify purchase date. Use the original

box and packing material to protect the

equipment from damage in shipment.

misunderstandings, shipments without an

RA number clearly visible on the outside

of the box will be returned to you at your

expense.

For your protection, insure all shipments

for full replacement value and use a

reliable shipper. Thomson assumes no

responsibility for warranty shipments

from the customer to the factory if not

shipped in the manner prescribed by

Thomson.

Include a brief note describing the

problem and any conversations about the

problem you have had with Thomson

personnel. Include your name, address

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or

workmanship.

accessories, and your bill of sale

which validates date of purchase to

the exchange location and you will be

provided the new or refurbished unit.

4. If the repairs were covered by your

warranty, you will not be billed.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

If you are not located near an exchange

point:

What we will do:

During the initial 90 days

1. Provide your Discover, MasterCard or

Visa account number and expiration

date to our phone representative. This

is for security purposes. If we receive

your unit including all accessories

within 14 days from the date you were

provided a Return Authorization

number, only items not covered by

warranty will be charged to your

account. IF YOUR UNIT

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder

at no cost to you.

After the 90 days and within one year

• Exchange your camcorder with a new

or, at our option, a refurbished unit or

at your option, repair your camcorder.

Parts will be provided at no charge,

but you will be responsible for the cost

of labor required for the repair.

INCLUDING ALL ACCESSORIES

IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14

DAYS, THE SUGGESTED

RETAIL VALUE OF THE

CAMCORDER AND/OR

How you get service:

• Call 1-800-283-6503 and have your

unit’s date of purchase and

model/serial number ready. The

model/serial number information is on

the bottom of your camcorder.

ACCESSORIES WILL BE

CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT

CARD. This amount will be credited

if the unit is subsequently received.

2. We will send you a replacement unit

next business day delivery.

3. You will receive an invoice packed

with the replacement product, but will

not be charged for the unit portion of

the invoice amount if we receive your

unit including all accessories within

14 days from the date you were

provided the RA number. Any labor

and parts charges not covered by our

warranty will be included and charged

against your account.

• A representative will troubleshoot

your problem over the phone. If the

representative determines that you

should receive a replacement unit, you

will be provided with a Return

Authorization (RA) number and the

location of a nearby exchange point if

one exists. No returns will be

accepted without the RA number.

To receive a replacement camcorder

before you return yours:

If you are located near an

exchange point:

4. Ship the unit back to us along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder using the replacement

unit’s carton. Shipping instructions

will be included in the carton along

with your RA number, which will

allow you to easily ship the unit

back to us.

1. We will send a replacement unit to the

exchange point next business day

delivery.

2. The exchange location will notify you

of its arrival.

3. Take your unit, including all

Limited Warranty

Make sure you insure your shipment

in case of damage or loss.

Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

To have your Camcorder repaired by

an Authorized GE Camcorder

Servicenter:

• Check with your dealer or call 1-800-

447-1700 for the Authorized GE

Camcorder Servicenter nearest you.

• Take your unit to the Authorized GE

Camcorder Servicenter of your choice.

• Show the Authorized GE Camcorder

Servicenter representative your sales

receipt or other, evidence of purchase.

• Pick up your camcorder when repairs

are complete.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs and insurance are your

sole responsibility. We accept no

liability in case of damage or loss.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Adjustment of customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• Battery for clock and other features.

• Cleaning of video/audio heads.

• Camcorders purchased or serviced

outside the U.S.A.

• Return transportation, storage and

handling costs of your unit,

including insurance for loss or

damage.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to

lightning damage.

To receive a replacement unit after we

have received your unit:

1. Write the RA number on the outside of

the carton used to return the unit.

Make sure you insure your

shipment in case of damage or loss.

2. Carefully pack the unit along with all

accessories included with your

camcorder, using the original box and

packing material if possible.

3. Include with the shipment:

• A copy of your dated bill of sale to

verify your unit’s warranty

eligibility.

• A brief note describing your

camcorder problem.

• Your name, address and phone

number.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product

Registration Card packed with your

camcorder. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be

Return transportation, storage, and

handling costs, and insurance are your

responsibility. We accept no liability in

case of damage or loss.

necessary. The return of the card is

not required for warranty coverage.

4. Include a cashier’s check or money

order for payment if there are any out

of warranty labor or parts charges

which were indicated by the

representative, and you elected not to

use your credit card.

5. Upon receipt of your product, a new or

refurbished unit will be shipped to you

next day delivery.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal

rights and you may have other rights

that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your Camcorder

outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact

your dealer for warranty information.

Index

CAMERA/VCR Switch . . . . . . . .6,7,8,20

. . . . . . . . . .23,24,25,26-27,28,30-31

. . . . . . .32,35,36-37,39,40-41,43,45

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Cassette Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9,17

Cassette, Inserting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,17

Cassettes, Inserting and Removing . . .17

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

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Chart of Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Checking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

CLOCK SELECT and SET

– A –

A.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

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

Accessories, Optional . . . . . . . . . .47-50

Accessory Shoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Accessory, Order Form . . . . . . . . .51-53

Adapter/Charger, Using . . . . . . . . . .4,10

Animation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Assistance . . . . . . . . .1,3,59,Back Cover

AUD DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . .8,36-37

AUDIO and VIDEO IN

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,36-37,38-39

AUDIO and VIDEO OUT

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,23,41

Clock Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . .9,22

Clock Cell, Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Copying Tapes . . . . . . . . . . .38-39,42-43

COUNTER DISPLAY

Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,42-43,44-45

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

– B –

Button . . . . . . . . . .8,13,19-21,30-31

COUNTER RESET Button . . .8,21,30-31

Creating a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Customer Assistance and Service . . . .59

BATT EJECT Lever . . . . . . . . . .9,12,14

Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . .13,19

Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .14

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

Battery, Inserting and Removing . . . .12

Battery, Using Rechargeable . . . . .11-14

BRIGHT Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

– D –

Date and Time Display . . . . . . .20,22-23

DATE/TIME Button . . . . . . . .8,20,22-23

DC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,11

DC IN 12V Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10

Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

DEW Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,20-21

Displays, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . .19-21

Dubbing, Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Dubbing, Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

– C –

Camcorder, Powering . . . . . . . . . .10-14

Camcorder, Recording on . . . . . . .38-39

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

CAMERA AUTO Feature . . . . . . . . . .24

Camera Edit Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Index

– E –

– L –

EDIT ADV. Button . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35

Elapsed Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Electronic Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

END Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Erase Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Eyepiece Focus Control . . . . . . . .7,8,18

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lens Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Lens Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

– M –

– F –

Macro Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MANUAL FOCUS Buttons . . . . . . .8,27

Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Memory Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,30

Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,24

F.FWD Button . . . .8,25,30,36-37,40-41

FADE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,29

Fading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

FF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

First-Time Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Flying Erase Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

FOCUS Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

FOCUS AUTO/MAN and

– O –

Operation, First-Time . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . .47-50

Order Form, Accessory . . . . . . . . .51-53

PUSH AUTO Buttons . . . . . .8,26-27

Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

– H –

– P –

Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,9

Hand Strap, Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

PAUSE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Pause, Stop-Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

PAUSE/STILL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .7,8,20-21,29,33,36-37,40-41,43,45

PLAY Button . . . . . . .7,8,25,36-37,43,45

Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Playback on TV (or VCR) with

– I –

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

INDEX Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,25

Indexing, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Inserting and Removing Cassettes . . .17

INTERVAL Indicators . . . . . . . . . .19,33

Interval Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

AUDIO/VIDEO Jacks . . . . . . .42-43

Playback on TV Without

Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . .44-45

Index

Playback Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playback, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Plug Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

POWER Switch and

Shoulder Strap, Attaching . . . . . . . . .46

SHUTTER Button . . . . . . . . . . . .8,20,28

Shutter Speed Indicators . . . . . . . .20,28

Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Speed, Recording and Playback . . . . .16

ST-BY Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21,33

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Stop-Action Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

STOP/EJECT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5,7,8,13,17,30,36-37,39,40-41,43,45

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .6,8,23,40,43

Power Zoom Buttons . . . . . . .9,26-27,29

Powering the Camcorder . . . . . . . .10-14

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

Product Registration .Inside Front Cover

– R –

REC Indicator . . . . . . . . . .7,20-21,36-37

RECORD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,39

Record Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording and Traveling Tips . . . . . .15

Recording Date and Time . . . . . . . . . .22

Recording From a TV or VCR . . .38-39

Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Recording, First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Recording, Making a . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Registration Card . . .Inside Front Cover

REVIEW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,24

REW (Rewind) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . .7,8,20-21,25,30,36-37,40-41

– T –

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

TAPE Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Tape Copying . . . . . . . . . . .38-39,42-43

Tape Counter Display . . . . . . . .20-21,30

Tape Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Things to Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Thumb Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9

Tilt, Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Time and Date Display . . . . . . .20,22-23

Time Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Time-Lapse Recording . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Time-Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . .31

TITLE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,34-35

TITLE SELECT + and – Button .8,34-35

TITLE SELECT Button . . . . . . . .8,34-35

Titler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,34-35

Titler Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19,34-35

Titles, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Traveling and Recording Tips . . . . . .15

Tripod, Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Trouble Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-57

RF DC OUT Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,44

RF Output Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .44,49

– S –

Safety Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Searching, Visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

SELF TIMER/TIME LAPSE

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,32-33

Self-Timer Displays . . . . . . . . . . . .19,32

Self-Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Shoulder Strap Attachment Rings . .9,46

Index

– U –

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

– V –

V.DUB Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Variable Shutter Speeds . . . . . . . . . . .28

VID DUB Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,37

Video Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Video Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . .7,8,18,19-21,40

Viewfinder Displays . . . . . . . . . . .19-21

Viewfinder Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Visual Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

– W –

W/B (White Balance)

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,20-21,26-27

Warranty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-61

White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

White Balance Indicators . . . . . . . .20,27

– Z –

Zoom Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . .9,26-27,29

Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Need Assistance? We want to help!

U.S. Consumers:

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

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-447-1700

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

Canadian Consumers:

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

French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-522-0445

If your camcorder needs service, please

contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter

from the yellow pages. Please do not send

any products to the Indianapolis address listed

in this manual or on the carton. This will only

add delays in service for your product.

10330 N Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s) Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Printed in Korea

Part Number 95-CG709-1

Code Number: 64709-1633-00

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