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Page 1: ...Digital Camcorder User s G ide Changing Entertainment ...

Page 2: ...fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recommended by the manufacturer for this product Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury I AUTION If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced obtain the same type of adapter from an RCA dealer FCC Regulations state that unautho...

Page 3: ...assette Tape 15 Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder to See What s Recording 16 Start Recording 17 Play Your Taped Recording 18 View Your Still Pictures 18 Turn off the Camcorder 18 Powering the Camcorder 19 Attaching the Battery to the Camcorder 19 Removing the Battery from the Camcorder 19 Charging the Battery 20 Battery Level Icon 21 Using the Power Supply 22 Battery Care and Storage 22 Using the ...

Page 4: ...Edit Search 51 Gamma Brightness 52 Select the Audio Mode 53 Zooming 54 Using the Zoom Buttons W and T 54 Optical Zooming 54 Digital Zoom 55 Macro Zooming 55 Digital Image Stabilization DIS 56 Fading Scenes 57 Video Light 58 Multiple Strobe Recording 60 Still Recording on Tape 62 Select Still Recording Mode 62 Time Code Display 64 Recording From an External Source 65 Turn ON the S Video Input 65 Co...

Page 5: ...O Input Jacks 84 Playback on a TV or VCR with Audio Video S Video Input Jacks 85 Dubbing to a VCR 85 Chapter 5 Advanced Features Using Mode and Menu Screens For Advanced Adjustments 88 Mode and Menu Screen Definitions 89 Advanced Features 97 Night Mode 97 Program AE 98 White Balance Adjustment 100 Exposure Control 102 Gain Control 103 Shutter Speed Control 104 Auto and Manual Focus 106 Digital Pic...

Page 6: ... to Handle a CD ROM 137 Attaching the External Card Reader to Your Computer 138 Downloading Still Images to Your Computer 140 Changing the JPEG Default 142 Connecting to a Computer Using an Optional DV Cable 143 Chapter 8 Other Information Troubleshooting 146 Final Notes 150 Care and Cleaning 156 After Using the Camcorder 156 Cleaning The Camcorder 156 Dirty Video Heads 157 Proper Care and Storage...

Page 7: ...hapter Overview Parts Checklist Buttons and Controls Getting Started Powering the Camcorder Using the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Setting the Date and Time Setting the Tape Recording Speed Changing Entertainment Again 5 ...

Page 8: ...able LCD cable lithium cell Part 254335 S video cable Part 254337 Part 254336 Lens hood Lens Cap Shoulder strap Video light Part 254415 Part 254233 Part 254338 Part 253402 Zoom microphone 16MB Part 254414 MultiMediaCard Part 254416 Card Reader Writer Part 254417 Imaging software and driver CD ROMs 2 3 Ferrite Cores Cleaning Cloth Caution Only use the power supply provided with this unit Using othe...

Page 9: ...Terminal UNLOCK buHon REC START STOP bu_on Hand strap Audio Video and DV terminals DSC MODE DUAL TAPE CARD switch POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY switch Zoom W T and Volume buttons VOL shoe Manual focus ring Microphone PHONES jack CONTROL dial FOCUS switch AUTO MANU PUSH AUTO Chapter _ 7 ...

Page 10: ...DISPLAY ON OFF button control focus POWER ON OFF button Card slot cover Lithium battery holder card slot cover LCD monitor Shoulder strap loop LCD monitor OPEN release button Card slot CARD OPEN button TAPE OPEN switch Tripod Camcorder Bottom View 8 Chap e_ ...

Page 11: ...with the POWER CAMERA PLAY OFF switch tells the camcorder what you want it to do DSC MODE switch in rAPE and POWER switch in CAMERA Use to record moving video and still images on a tape DSC MODE switch in DUAL and POWER switch in CAMERA Use this mode to record both moving video and still images on the tape and still digital pictures on the memo W card DSC MODE switch in CARD and POWER switch in CA...

Page 12: ...n method To adjust the menu settings with the CON ROL dial f Ilow the rules below This method lets you adjust settings using only the viewfinder 1 Rotate tile CONTROL dial to highlight the desired item 2 Press the CONTROL dial in to select the highlighted item VOL buttons PHONES jack Open the jack cover and connect stereo earphones with a 3 5 mm plug to the PHONES jack Using Optional Stereo Earpho...

Page 13: ...re missing or app_ ar damaged contact your ch a _ r immediately R_ mov_ the plastic f ih_a that cov_ rs the f ont and sich Iogos on the camcorch r Us_ your f ing_ rnai not anything sharp to r_ move Say all packing mat ria s and box in cas th camcord r v r n _ ds to b shipp_ d or stor_ d Adjust the Hand Strap 1 Lif_ the flap on the hand strap and s_ parate the X elcro strip 2 Insert your hand so yo...

Page 14: ...th t to pow_ r the camcordor POWER switch Power connector DC OUT jack Power cord 1 Place the POWER switch to the OFF position 2 Pull out the viewfinder completely and lift up 3 Align the refi rence mark on the power connector with the mark on the camcorder Hold the top of the power connector flush against the camcorder and press the bottom of the power connector in and slide it down until it locks...

Page 15: ... card into the slot 4 Close the card slot cover Remove a Card 1 P_ rform steps 1 and 2 ab v_ 2 Press on the center of the card edge to release the card 3 Pull the card straight out of the slot Caution Do not remove the card from the camcorder while data is being recorded on the card This may result in deletion of images or damage to the card SD Memory and MultiMediaCards SD memo W cards and MultiM...

Page 16: ...MANUAL MANUAL LOCK switch Turn on Camcorder and Set to Full Auto Mode 1 Press in the Lock button and set the POWER switch to the CAMERA position The camcorder enters the record stand by mode Note The camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power if you leave it in record standby mode for more than five minutes To turn it back on set the Power switch to OFF Press in fhe Lock button and se...

Page 17: ...older is opening Be careful not to touch the inside of the cassette holder as you may hurt yourself 4 Fully insert a Mini I V tape with the tape window facing up and the Erase Protection tab facing out Note Make sure the Erase Protection tab is in the position that allows recording If not slide the tab Some tapes have removable tabs If the tab has been removed cover the hole with adhesive tape 5 G...

Page 18: ...image on the tape When the monitor is open the viewfinder automatically turns of_ When the monitor is closed the viewfinder automatically turns on If the vertical rotation of the monitor is between 135_and 180 when in one of the CAMERA modes both the monitor and viewfinder are on Viewfinder Eyepiece focus control on bottom of viewfinder Using the Viewfinder 1 Remove the h ns cap 2 Close the moniR ...

Page 19: ...Record video on tape or a still picture on the memol T card Record Video on the Tape Press and release the REC STAR IVSTOP button to start and stop recording on the tape RE 2appears in tim viewfinder or LCI monitor while the camcorder is recording but wont be recorded on the tape When you are not recording the camcorder enters the record pause mode and I AUSP2 appears in the viewfinder or on the L...

Page 20: ...he LCD monitor is open or closed To adjust the volume use the Zoom WtT buttons also labeled VOL 1 More information about using the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be found on pages 32 34 View Your Still Pictures i S_ t the I SC MOI E switch to CAI I 2 3 4 Press in the Lock button and set the PO_TER switch to the PLAY position If the image you want to see does not appear on the monitor touch _ or Ib...

Page 21: ...ce UNLOCK button Cautions Always stop recording or playback and place POWER switch in OFF before attaching or removing the batter_ Removing the battery while the camcorder is recording or playing back may cause damage to the tape or card Remove the battery if the camcorder will not be used for a long period of time Use only the recommended batteries for this camcorde_ Use of other batteries may pr...

Page 22: ...ed Unplug the power supply from the AC outlet 5 Slide tim battery pack out of the adapter charger and remow it Notes If a protective cap is on the battery remove it before use or charging When charging a battery for the first time or after a long storage period the CHARGE indicator may not come on Remove the battery and try again Charge the battery in temperatures between 50 and 90 Fahrenheit 10 3...

Page 23: ... Red Battery Level Icon The batte W level icon appears in the viewfinder or LCI monitor and shows the amount of power left in the recbargeable batte W While using the LCI monitor touch any part of the monitor to display the indicator When the battery power becomes ve W low a warning indicator will appear Replace the batte D pack Notes The battery level icon is not recorded on the tape The remainin...

Page 24: ...nals Do not attempt to disassembh or modif_y the barrel here are no user_serviceable parts inside se the batte_ T only with specified adapter chargers and camcorders Throwing the battel T into a fire or exposing it to excessive heat over 149F 65C could be hazardous Using the Power Supply h_ power supply attaches to the c tmcorder and h ts you power it directly from standard household power The pow...

Page 25: ... the power supply provided with this unit Using other power supplies may damage the unit Removing the Power Supply 1 Mal __ sure the POWER switch is set to OFF 2 Pull tt_ _ vit wfindt r all tht way out and lift it up 3 Pwss and hold tt_ I NLOCK button in the ciirection of the arrow and wmow the po_ ver conn _ctor Caution Always stop recording or playback and place POWER switch in OFF before attach...

Page 26: ...h the shoulder strap you should close the LCD monitor and rotate the viewfinder down and slide it in This helps prevent possible damage to the monitor or viewfinder from bumping against your body as you move Make sure the shoulder strap is firmly attached before using it to carry the camcorder Attaching the Lens Hood When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting atta...

Page 27: ...e date and time after inserting a lithium cell Not setting the date and time causes extra wear on the lithium cell Replace the cell with a new CR2025 lithium cell when the time display starts to fall behind the correct time Important Lithium cell battery Replace only with 3 volt lithium cell such as CR2025 Use of other cell presents a risk of fire or explosion Must be disposed of properly Never ha...

Page 28: ...t the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press the LCI monitor OPEN button and open the LCI monitor 3 Touch any point on the LCI screen to display the l 2 screen 4 Touch l 2to display the 2 2screen 5 Touch J llZ3iUto display the menu screen 6 Touch I or t to select D and then touch SHT to display the _ZOCK SHTmenu Note If the date and time have been set the MANUAL SET menu appears 7 Touch I or t to select A...

Page 29: ...atedly to turn offthe menu screens OtSPLAY AREA DYLT SAVE ETTINR RETURN 24ff Changing to the 24 hour Time Mode 1 Afker step i0 aboxe touch O or t1 to select 12H 24H and then touch _k T 2 3_ uch or t1 to select 2411_ and then touch 3 3_xlch RI_ 7_sRN repeatedly to turn off the menu screen Notes The date and time are recorded on the tape or card press DISPLAY ON OFF to turn the time display on or of...

Page 30: ...nitor 3 ouch any point on the LCI screen to display the l 2 screen 4 lkxlch l 2to display the 2 2 screen 5 lkxlch MkWUto display the Menu screen 6 lk uch 1 or tl to select _ and then touch SET to display the CZO 2KSETmenu 7 lk uch 1 or tl to select DFLTSAVk and then touch 3 1 T 8 ouch 1 or tl to select O2vand then touch S HJ 9 The time automatically changes to daylight sax ings time The daylight s...

Page 31: ...IrATE TIME or OET and touch SET Select Z ATt to display and record the date 4 Select I A7E TIMI to display and record the date and time Select OETqo turn If the date and time display It will not be recorded lk uch Rl _T RNuntil the menu screen turns off The da_ or da_ and time are displayed Notes Before recording make sure that the date and time have been correctly set see pages 26 and 27 If they ...

Page 32: ...Press in the Lock button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA 3 Press the LCI monitor OPEN button and open the LCI monitor 4 5 6 Touch any point on the LCI screen to display the l 2 screen Toudl l 2to display the 2 2 screen lk uch MkWl to display the menu screen Touch I or t1 to select _1 and then touch SHT Touch I or t to select IAPI_ ST_l k7 and then touch Sl 7 7 Touch O or t to select IJ _and the...

Page 33: ...Cha t r 2 Using the Monitors Chapter Overview Seeing What You Are Recording Using the Mode Screens Using the Menu Screens On Screen Icons Changing Entertain 31 ...

Page 34: ...tor to rotate completely around This could damage both the monitor and or the camcorder When carrying the unit with the shoulder strap close the monitor to prevent possible damage to it When the LCD COLOR menu item is adjusted the picture on the LCD monitor may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the color setting unless it is necessary This adjustment only affects the screen p...

Page 35: ...D monitor hard to see Use the viewfinder instead LCD BRIGHT NORMAL ii i LCD COLOR BRIGHT VF BRIGHT RETURN Adjusting the Screen Backlight 1 Op_ql the monitor and display the M_ nu scw_ql see pagu 43 2 3 Touch or i to select LCT and touch gETto display tile LCI Vt SETmenu Touch 41 or t1 to select BA KLl _l lrand touch SET 4 Touch 41 or I to select AUTD _iORMAL or BR_HT_ and _ uch _I 7_ AUTO The camc...

Page 36: ...fJnder and push it in comph tely Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder f r your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them LCD monitor Cautions Eyepiece focus control It is easiest to set the correct fl cus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the ...

Page 37: ...enu Icons Warning Icons Displayed for Three Seconds BATTERY IS TOO LOW INSERT A CASSETTE Displayed After Three Seconds Description of Warning hadicatcs that the battel T is almost d_ pl_ tcd R_ plac_ it wifl a fully charged barn W pack No vid o cass_ tte in camcordor Ins rt a cass_ttc EJECT THE CASSETTE EJECT THE CASSETTE Appears if the xideo cassette is defl ctixe and should be remox ed CASSETTE ...

Page 38: ...ne of the CAMERA modes or if one of tim manual screens is displayed o check the type of warning rotate the monitor back to within 135 or press the DISPLAY ON OFF button to turn off the manual Flashes when the MultiMediaCard is not inserted correctly Check card insertion Description of Warning MEMORY CARD FULL NO DATA ON MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD PROTECTED DATA PR...

Page 39: ...o index is reco_led on the card Insert a card with the indexes _ r the tape in question or record indexes and then perf orm Index Playback Card Playback Status Displays CARD Indicates a card is inserted 617 Current image number total number of images NORMAL Picture quality indicator 1280 o lma_ e size indicator resolutkm width 100 0006 Image file name Appears when camcorder is copying still pictur...

Page 40: ...UNLIGHT Appears when you select SI _iLI HTto record fast moving subjects with little blur PARTY Appears when you select _ARTYto record scenes in direct lighting such as spotlights DUSK Appears when you select DUSKto record scenes at twilight fireworks etc SOLARI Appears when you select SOLARIto give your recordings a enbm_ccd Jrtistic quality NEGA Appears when you select NI A to give your black an...

Page 41: ...ard Appears during rewind tq Appears when timer is set Appears during self timer Indicates a MultiMediaCard is inserted or camcorder is in Card Mode Appears when Automatic Daylight Savings fi ature is on Time Remaining Icon 120MIN Fade Icon FADE IN FADE OUT Focus Icons AUTO MF Indicates the approximate time remaining on the tape Appears during a fade in or fade out transition AUIO appears while th...

Page 42: ...ators NIGHT MODE IR LIGHT 1 Appears when the Night Mode feature is IR LIGHT 2 or IR LIGHT 3 acti _ated Gamma Indicators GAMMA1 or GAMMA2 Appears when Gamma has been manually adjusted during playback GAMMA Appears during recording when the Gamma Feature is used to make the only the sub ect brighter Appears during recording when the Gamma fi ature is used to brighten the whole picture The brighter p...

Page 43: ...DIS Tape Speed Icon LP Time Code Icon TC0 06 20 Usin the _ n_t rs Appears when you are using l igital Image Stabilizer Tape speed LPhas been selected Indicates the recorded time code 41 ...

Page 44: ...nd then touch the LCD screen to display the Mode screen Touch the page indicator l 2to display the next Mode screen Touch the desired on screen button fi r the mode you want o use Retbr to each fi ature f r details on the operation of that t t ature Turn off the Mode Screens Touch the on scrt _ n l lSlqx tton o turn off the ITtode screens Notes The on screen button indicators are displayed in yell...

Page 45: ... _ or _ to select the desired menu setting and touch SET_ The selected menu setting is set To adjust another menu item touch I T 7 _Y until the camcorder returns to the status in step 3 or 4 and then repeat the procedure from that point Turn off the Menu Screen Touch Rl_ 7_ l _ v until the Menu scre_q_ turns off Certain menu items are common among the camcorder modes If the DISPLAY menu item for e...

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Page 47: ...Chapter 3 Recording Chapter Overview Recording Details Recording Features Recording Tips Changing Entertainment Again 45 ...

Page 48: ...itch to the CAMERA position 5 6 POWER switch 7 Lock button FOCUS switch Viewfinder 8 Press the Zoom W or T button to zoom in or out on your sub ect Open the LCD monitor or adiust tile viewfinder Press and release the REC S AR IVS OP button to start recording I Cappears in the viewfinder or LCI monitor but won t be recorded When finished recording press and release the REC S_IART S OP button again ...

Page 49: ...picture on the memo W card Record Video on the Tape Press and release the REC STAR TSTOP button to start and stop recording on the tape REC appears in the viewfinder or LCI l _onitor while the camcorder is recording but wont be recorded on tile tape When you arc not recording the camcorder enters the record pause mode and I AUSE appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD moniR r Record a Still Pictur...

Page 50: ...US Viewfinder CARD CAMERA Mode Recording on a Memory Card 1 Insert the suppli_ d MultiMediaC ard 2 Set the AUTO MANUAL MANUAL LOCK switch o AU 1 0 3 Set the FOCUS switch to AU 1 O 4 Set the I SC MODE switch to CARD 5 Press in the Lock button and set the POWER switch to CAMERA 6 Open the LCD monitor or ad ust the viewfinder 7 Press the STILL button to record a still image of the subject 8 When fini...

Page 51: ...cel all of the settings you may have adjusted in the MANUAL screen 3 S_ t the FOCUS switch to AU O to have the camcorder automatically focus for you LCD monitor AUTO MANUAL MANUAL LOCK switch Journalistic Shooting In some situations diffl rent shooting angles may provide more dramatic results Hold the camcorder in tim desired position and tilt the LCI monitor in the most convenient direction It ca...

Page 52: ...to CAMERA 2 In the recording standby mode touch any point on the LCI screen to display the 1 2 Mode screen 3 Touch QtTCK R777_ The tape begins fast fi rwarding or rewinding to the end of the last recorded scene When the tape reaches the end of the last recorded scene QDTCK 7 s_i changes to qN SHk7 and the camcorder enters the Record Standby mode Notes To cancel Quick Return touch QUICK RTRN again ...

Page 53: ...7 Touch 1 2 to clisplay the 2 2 Mode screen Touch qR 2Hto display the qlgAR 21t screen Touch and hold _ fol vard edit search or reverse edit search In fol vard edit search the tape is played back at normal speed In reverse edit search the tape is played back at approximately 5 5 times normal speed When you locate the point where you want to begin recording release the _ or _ on screen button Playb...

Page 54: ...reen GA dMA I FI buUon is not on this screen touch 1 2 o dispIay the next screen 3 Touch AMMA Is7 7 to brighten the image YA IMA appears on the LCD moni or Touch AMMA 1 7 1 again o briglm n tim picture even more The indica or appears Note When only GAMMA is displayed the subject becomes brighter while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected When is displayed the brighter portions of ...

Page 55: ...n and s_ t the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 I isplay the Menu scre_ n v_ page 43 3 Touch or t to select _ and touch SI_T 4 Touch or i to select Ag l lOMOl k and R uch l_ 7Z 5 Touch or t R select ldbit and then touch qk l 16bit is displayed on the monitor 6 Touch REJZ RXrepeatedly until the menu screen turns of f To Return to 12Bit Mode Select 12bit and touch q TJn Slt p 5 above Note When using audio d...

Page 56: ...ndby mode and adjust the image using manual focus see page 106 Once the focus is set zoom the camcorder in or out while recording The zoom level icon moves during zoom Once it reaches the end of the zoom icon bar all magnification from that point is through digital processing During digital zoom the quality of the image may suffe_ Optical Zooming You can zoom in and out for close_up or with mgl_ s...

Page 57: ...to have 10 40 times digital zoom Select 4 X to have 10 400 times digital zoom 6 Touch RET RA repeatedly until the Menu screen turns off 7 Press the Zoom W or T button to zoom The zoom indicator appears in the display Macro Zooming Macro zooming allows you to take close up shots of small obj_ cts To r_ cord a magnifi_ d imag_ that is within apl_roximat_ Iy f iv_ f _ _t of the camcorder us_ Macro Zo...

Page 58: ...play the Menu screen see page 4_ 3 lbuch _ or t1 to select I_1 and touch SET 4 lbuch _ or t to select l lSand touch SET 5 lbuch _ or t1 to select OPl or ONand touch SI_E Select OFFto turn Digital Image Stabilization off Select ONto turn digital image stabilization on he I lS indicator ILl appears on the screen lbuch 1 27Zff N repeatedly until the menu screen turns off Notes Accurate stabilization ...

Page 59: ...b_4Dl_ button 4 5 The AZ l_ indicator appears in the display Press the REC S_l kR iKFOP button to begin recording The picture will turn white and begin _ _Lde in Press the REC S3AR STOP button to stop recording The image and sound will _de out gradually as the image turns white The camcorder will then return to the Record Pause ITlode Cancel Fade Touch the on screen _IZ L button again The FADE ind...

Page 60: ...ight turn it off to save baftery powe_ Even if the battery level indicator does not indicate a low battery the camcorder may turn off automatically if the video light is turned on when you start a recording or when you turn on the video light When the Light switch is set to AUTO the light may keep turning on and off depending on the lighting conditions If this happens set the Light switch to ON or...

Page 61: ...e vide light s bulb will eventually have to be replaced If tile bulb burns out replace it only with replacement part 253403 For more information about bulb replacement contact the nearest RCA service center or authorized dealer 1 2 3 _Zait at least 30 minutes after using the video light f r it to cool and remove the fI n_t cover as sho_vn Grasp the tip of the bulb and pull it straight out of the r...

Page 62: ... scr n seepage 43 4 lk uch _ or t to select r D1 and ouch SI 5 6 Touch _ or t o select t HOTO Sz_ APand ouch SET Touch _ or t o select I HOTO SHOT or STILl and touch 3 ET Select I OTD S lOTto record a multi frame pit ire for six seconds Select STILL to record a multi fiame picture until you press the REC SqARTiSTOP bu on o stop recording 7 Touch _ or t o select MDL71 t I AJ IEand ouch SI 7_ 8 9 To...

Page 63: ...i frame picture for six seconds You can also press the STILL button during recording to record a Multi Strobe picture on your tape If S2ILL is selected press the REC SI2 R ITSTOP button to stop recording the picture Multi Strobe 16 Frame Recording To Cancel the Multi Frame Picture In PILOT0 3klOTmod_ pr_ ss tl S ILL button while the camcorder is in the Record Pause mode In STllL mode press the STI...

Page 64: ...Lock button in Jnd set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 I ispkly the Menu screen see age 43 3 Touch _ or t to select rgl and touch SEZ 4 Touch _ or t to select P1107 SNAP and touch SEZ 5 l ouch _ or t to select PHOTD SHOT or STILL and touch SEZ Select PHO O SHOTto record a still picture f r six seconds 6 Select STZ Z to record a still picture until you press the REC S_IART STOP button to stop recordin...

Page 65: ...seconds You can also press the STILL bu on during recording to record a still picture on your tape If PHOTO S tOTis selec ed the sound and visual eff_ ctof the camera shutter is turned of f be camcorder returns to record pause mode aiker recording the still picture f _r six seconds If S77LLmode is selec _ d press the REC SI_ R I7 STOP bu on o slop recording the pic ure Note To turn off the shutter...

Page 66: ...Hour l isplayed during still playback _ j RENOTE i SOUR8 i RETUR_I 2 Display the Menu screen see page 40 3 Touch _ or tl to select TC and touch S l_ 7 4 Touch _ or t to select TIME lODE and touch IT 5 Touch _ or tl o select I ISI_ OA or I lSI_ OFt and touch 5 E7_ The Time Code indicator appears on the display when you select I ISI _ 6 lkmch RET iI Xrepeatedly until the menu screen turns off Note T...

Page 67: ...ck on the V or VCR OR Use the S Video out for video out for an S Video connection 5 Open the jack cover on the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable _ the AV S iack on the camcorder Note Hold in the catches on the side of the plug and pull it out to remove it from the camcorde_ Do not pull on the cable without holding in the catches Turn ON the S Video Input If you haw _ conn_cted your ...

Page 68: ...r Use the viewfinder or LCI monitor to make sure the camcorder is level while recording so that your scene isn t tilted Do not bump or tap the camcorder s microphone while recording as this sound will be recorded Include close ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more profi ssk nal Learn to use the special effi cts to...

Page 69: ...Chapt r 4 Playback Chapter Overview Playback Options Playback Features Dubbing Connection to a TV or VCR Changing Entertainment Again 67 ...

Page 70: ... 2 Op ql tl_ LCI monitor 3 Plat th I SC MODE switch in the IAPE position 4 Press in the Lock button and set the POWER switch to the PLAY position 5 Touch the on screen buttons The buttons will change to indicators af_er playback begins Touch REWor 1 2 button to rewind or fast fk l_vard tlm tape Touch t_IAE SJTLL to begin playback 6 Touch STOYwhen finished playing the tape Tip5 The playback picture...

Page 71: ...te tile CONTROL dial to select the desired on screen bu_ la or operatk n and press the CONTROL dial in To turn off tile playback operation indicators rotate the CONTROL dial to select the on screen I ISI button and press the CONTROL dial in Press the CONTROL dial again to turn them back on 44 I Playback Features Still Playback Still playback pauses th tap freezing a single flame 1 Touch tile on sc...

Page 72: ...Gamma Playback Gamma improves the tap_ playback picture by increasing the brighmess of the subject while not affi cting the brighter portions 1 I uring playback touch 1Z to display the page 2_ Mode screen 2 lkmch GAMMA PB once The picture brightens and GAMMA l appears in the display 3 lkmch AMMA PB again for an even brighter picture GAMMA2 appears in the display Cancel Gamma Playback Touch GAMMA P...

Page 73: ... O or t1 to select 9 9 frame picture or 16 16 frame picture and touch S ZT Touch RET_ RN repeatedly until the menu screen _ rns off 7 8 Playback the tape flom a point befl re the part you want to play back in Multi Strobe Press the STILL button atthe point you want to start Multi Strobe playback A multi frame picture of tlm image is displayed Notes If a memory card is inserted in the camcorder the...

Page 74: ...x or lOx and touch SIZT_ Touch RET_ RN repeatedly until the menu screen _lrns off If you are playing back a tape display the 2 3 Mode screen l 2 Mode screen if playing back a card and touch the on screen PB ZOOMbutton The PB Zoom indicator Q appears on the display Touch the picture where you want to zoom in The PB Zoom indicator changes to yellow and the picture is centered and magnified Each time...

Page 75: ...t and then touch gE77 Select O Fh r normal playback Select H Wto have the picture displayed in black and white 6 Select SkY_IA to display the picture with a brownish tint like old photos Select SOIARIto display the picture with enhanced contrast creating a unique artistic image Select NEGA to display the picture with tile blacks and whites of the image reversed and the colors of the image inverted...

Page 76: ...appears 6 Touch INI I X to display the IXI I X screen 7 Touch the on screen AU E button The camcorder uses fast fl rward search and still playback to locate each scene in order and record an index on the card When the camcorder finishes creating the indexes tile A 171_ IXI EX screen automatically turns off To Cancel Creating Index Images Touc the on_sc r_ n tZ7_ R _ button Caution Do not turn the ...

Page 77: ...playback and touch ql Tat the point you want to index The image is recorded on the card as an index 10 If you want to add another index touch 7_ and repeat steps g and 9 11 lk uch STOl anci then touch RETI RNto Wrn off tl_e MANI ML NI P X screen DELETE ALL To 1 2 Delete Indexes Perf rm st_ ps 1 6 above Touch DP L to display the INI EX Dl TETI 2 screen Note If the index you want to delete does not ...

Page 78: ...appears 5 Touch INI I 2X to display the INDEX Menu screen 6 If the index of the scene you want to play does not appear touch or Ii to scroll through tim indexes 7 Touch the desired index to select frame and lfiglfiight and then touch the index again to select it for playback To select tim index already enclosed by the selection frame you only n_ ed to touch the index once The tape rewinds or fast ...

Page 79: ... Sl_7 again to 1 2XI X I_ The first index for each tape recorded on the card in the camcorder is displayed If tile index for the tape you are searching for does not appear and muhiple index list pages are recorded touch or z to switch tile page Touch the correct index fi r the tape in the camcorder he rest of tile indexes for that tape will appear buch the index where you want playback to begin to...

Page 80: ...MODE switch in the IAPE position 3 Press in the Lock button and set the POWER switch to the PLAY position 4 Press the S ILL button at the point where the desired image appears during playback The Dubbing screen automatically appears To cancel dubbing touch CANCI Z 5 Touch RIiC to dub the still image to the card The U Iindicator flashes red while the still image is being recorded 6 Touch CANCEL to ...

Page 81: ...ture The calz_corder uses fast f_ rward search and still playback to locate each still il _age and record them in order on the card When Auto Capture is finished FINISIIIH is displayed 8 Touch ANCI I_ to turn off the CAPT_JCE screen and then touch I_ETURN until the menu screen tHFns Off Notes To cancel Auto Capture touch CANCEL on the CAPTURE screen f the card fills up during Auto Capture MEMORY C...

Page 82: ... Normal Recording Mode 12 Bit Audio Recording The audio is rocord_ d in st_ r_ o on Audio L Audio 1 Stereo left and right sound Audio 2 No audio 16 Bit Audio Recording l b_ audio is rocord_ d in st_ r_ o with the l_ ft and right sound on two s_ parate chann_qs Audio 1 Left sound Audio 2 Right sound In Audio Dubbing Mode 12 Bit Audio Recording llb dubbd audio is r_ corded on Audio 2 Audio 1 Origina...

Page 83: ...nd playback stops To Change Dubbed Audio or Dub Additional Scenes 1 Touch RIZT_iRA to turn off the AUI IO L DB screen 2 Repeat steps 1 to 5 above Notes It is recommended that you use Audio Dubbing only with recordings made with this camcorde_ Use of recordings made with other digital video equipment may result in poor audio quality Audio dubbing will automatically pause if the original audio chang...

Page 84: ...een appears 3 The audio playback l _ode indicator is displayed Touch AIJl K to select the desired audio playback l _ode Touch A_Jl210 repeatedly to select an audio playback lzaode Select A _ 10 l _ A Iil lO l or AI_ I02 The Cimrt on the left shows which audio is played back _ r flint mode Notes The audio playback mode indicator AUDIO is displayed in different colors depending on fhe audio recordin...

Page 85: ...Press the camcorder s t_IAY STILL bu_ n b_ _ start playback 4 While watching the playback on the monitor start file receiving camcorder s record mode flom the spot on the source tape you want to begin recording Notes It is recommended to use the power supply instead of the battery for uniform playback For digital dubbing this camcorder can be connected to only one device at a time This camcorder c...

Page 86: ... to the left AUI IO IN jack on the TV or VCR Vote Some VCRs or YVs do not offer left and right audio jacks For units with one audio jack use the cable s white plug 3 Connect the red plug of the cable to the right AUI IO IN jack on the TV or VCR 4 Connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN iack on the TV or VCR OR Connect the S Video plug for video for an S Video connection 5 Open the jack cover on th...

Page 87: ...on If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially shielded do not place the speakers next to the TV as interference will occur in the camcorder playback picture Dubbing to a VCR 1 Following the illustration conn_ ct the camcorder and the VCR 2 Pn ss in the Lock button and s_ t the POWER switch to the PLAY position Turn on the VCRs pow_ r and insert the appropriate tape s in the camcorder and ...

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Page 89: ...Chapter 5 Advanced Features Chapter Overview Using the Menus for Advanced Adjustment Menu Definitions Using the Advanced Features Changing Entertainment Again 87 ...

Page 90: ...page indicator 1Z 2 3 or 3ZJ to display tile next Mode screen If you want a Menu screen press the ME3iUbutton when it appears Touch _ or t to select the desired fl ature or menu and then touch 5ETto set the selected fl aR re or menu Continue using _ or tl o select the item and then touch SI E Note To adjust another menu item touch RETURN until the camcorder returns to the item you want to set 7 To...

Page 91: ...H Lets you visually search the tape in CAMERA mode s_pa_e 5l MENU Screens MANUAL SET Screens The f tlowing menus are available when I_1 is selecmd PIC l igitaI picture effects alk w you to record with a more dramatic EFFECt ON_ effec sec page 108 DIS Factory Preset ltefer to l igital In ge S ze seep_ e 56 CAMERA SET Menus The folk wing menus ar__awfilaMe when r91 is selected PHOTC SNAP MULTI FRAME...

Page 92: ...to produce a wide screen effect AUDIO SET Menus The f tlowing menus are aw_ilabh when _ is selected AUDIO 12 bit Factol T Preset Enables vide recording of stereo sound on f ur MODE separate channels 16 bit Enables video recording of stere sound on two separate channels ZOOM M1C Allows you to use the zoom microphone to record audio according _ the magni_cation of the zoom lens You can also use the ...

Page 93: ...e picture on the LCD moni_ Adiusts the brightness of the picture in the viewfinder moni_ r CLOCK SET Menus The f tlowing menus are availabh when _ is selected DISPLAY OFF DATE DXIE IIME AREA DYLT SAVE OFF ON SE1TING 12H 24H 12H 24H The date time does not appear The date appears The date and time appear World Clock automatically adiusts the time to local time Enter area number to adiust see aRe 114...

Page 94: ... I IN _ ID MEMORY CARD appears when recording a still image DISP OF Factol T Preset Time Code is not displayed on camcorder lIME CODE DISP O_ Time Code is displayed on the Cal_Col der TC OUT OFF Time Code is not displayed on I V_ ON Time Code is displayed on the TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording DEMO OFF Auto demonstratkm will not operate MODE ON Auto demonstratkm will operate se...

Page 95: ...iew of a person FULL Displays a Guide Frame f r recording a full body view of a BODY person LCD VF SET Menus The f tlowing menus are availal h when leD is selected Saln_ as on previous page CLOCK SET Menus The f tlowing menus are available when D is selected Sam__ as on previous page OTHERSMenus The folk wing lnenus are awdlable when T_ is selected FORMAT SOUND MEDIA D1SP EXECUTE CHIME BEEP OFF OF...

Page 96: ... 74 PLAYBACK SET Screens The following menus are awdlabIe when _ is selected PIC Digital picture effl cts allow you to playback with a more EFFECT dramatic effl ct seepa qe Z CAI_ URE EXECUTE Allows you to capture a still picture that has been recorded for 30 seconds or mor_ on the tap_ and transfl r it to the card see page 79 PB ZOOM 2X 4X 6X Playback zoom magnification settings let you magnifiy ...

Page 97: ...F Time Code is not displayed on TV_ DN Time Code is displayed on the TV Frame numbers are not displayed during recording INDEX EXECUTE se to find out if indexes f r the tape you want to playback arc SRCH recorded on the card S VIDEO OFF This is factoiT preset to OFE S VIDEO IN is turned off IN ON Set to ON to use the camcorder s S VIDEO IN jack CLOCK SET Menus The f t owing menus arc available whe...

Page 98: ...reen PB ZOOM 2X 4X 6X Playback zoom magnification settings let you magnif the 8X or 10X playback picture up to 10X see page 72 OTHERS Menus The f tlowing menus are awlilable when E is s ct d REMOTE ON There is a bull in remote sensor fk r an optional remote control Set this f_ ature to ON to use an optional remote OFF Remote sensor is turned off SOUND CHIME A chiming sound is made when any operati...

Page 99: ...e brighter _ I rMODE changes to IR LIGHT l and the camcorder emits infrared light flom the translTtitter The picture becomes monochrome Each press of the IR LIGHT button increases the IR light mode Set tim IR light number higher for darker Iocatkms Infrared light transmitter VI _F IrMOI I I_ IR LIGHT 1 t1 tP IR LI HT3 _1 IR LIGl_tTr2 Not available for recording on the card 4 When finished using Ni...

Page 100: ...ing The selected scene setting is displayed in yellow If you select the 5Hill SPI TZI or lYl OS_JeE scene setting follow the steps on the next page To cancel selecting a scene setting touch O gt Set the AU O MANUAL MANUAL LOCK switch to MAN AL LOCK to lock the selected scene Tile selected scene indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor To cancel scene setting touch Ot 7 in step 4 Notes Only one mo...

Page 101: ...ffect Setting SHUT You can mmmally adjust SPEED tlm shutter speed The camcorder will auR matically choose the optimal exposure level F numbeO according to the selected shutter speed EXPOSURE SPORT SUNLIGHT PARTY DUSK You can manually adjust tlm exposure level F number The camcorder will automatically choose the optimal slmtter speed according to the selected exposure level You can record a fast mo...

Page 102: ... halogen lamps or incandescent lighting LOCK Fix the setting to the standard balance White Balance Lock _NUAL Deliberately change coloring MAUAL AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO OFF WHZTE BAt Select OUTDOORIINDOOR White Balance 1 Press in the Lock button whih setting the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 3 In Record Standby mode set the AUI Oi MANUAL MANUAL LOCK switch to MAN AL The MANliAL screen will appear lk uch Ig...

Page 103: ...cording with the white balance locked the white balance may shift Reset the white balance lock The white balance lock feature can also be set by touching LOCK on the WHITE BAL selection screen In step 4 of Select OUTDOOR INDOOR White Balance WHITE BAL WHITE BAL N Manually Adjust White Balance L Follow steps 1 flmx 3 of Sde_tOULOO01 INDOOR White Bala_ce 2 3 4 lk uch MAN I4Lto display the g H7FBAL a...

Page 104: ...AL LOCK switch to MAN JAL The MANUAL screen will appear Touch I 7 I O SURI to display tile I XI_OSURE selection screen lk return to auto exposure touch AU70 To cancel adjusting tile exposure touch RET_ RN Touch MANUAL to display the EXI OSI I E adjustment screen Touch 0 or t to select the F_number F1 6 most light to F19qeast lighO Note YOu can also adjust the exposure by rotating the manual focus ...

Page 105: ...to CAMERA In Record Stand y mode set tim A J Oi MANIdALiMANUAL LOCK switch to MANUAL Tim MANUAL screen will appear Touch BKK H72 gRto display the t_I IGH7IZR selection screen Touch 2 IAN 24L to display the BRI HgtZR adjustment screen Note Select AUrO to return to Auto Gain 5 Touch 41 or tt to select the gain willie 0dB lowest sensitivity to 18dgq_ighest sensitivity Note If you select a large gain ...

Page 106: ...L screen will appear Touch 5HUI SPI I_J to display the 5HIH SI_IZIff selection screen To cancel adjusting the shutter speed touch RE7 _ R _iI Touch I IAN ML to display the SltZ I SI_IffZI adiustment screen Touch t or t1 to select the desired shutter speed When recording on tape the acijustment range is flom 30 1 30 sec slowest shutter speed to lrXX O 1 10 000 sec fastest shutter speed When recordi...

Page 107: ...tch to MANUAL to check the manual settings The camcorder will return to AUTO Shutter Speed mode if a scene setting is selected and then canceled afterward Manual Shutter Speed cannot be used with Night Mode Recommended Shutter Speeds 1 30 Second Use to record in a poorly illuminated location se when you want R create artistic trailing images of fast moving subjects 1 100 Second se when you want to...

Page 108: ...e scene contains small patterns or identical patterns fl_at are repeated When the scene is affected by light beams reflecting off water When shooting a scene with a high contrast background Power Zoom Auto Focus Manuai buttons L Press in d_ _ Lock button while setting the FOCUS POWER switch to CAMERA ring 106 2 In Record Standby mode set the FOCUS switch to AIYI O A I ID is displayed Manual Focus ...

Page 109: ...s FOCUS switch in MANU Cancel Manual Focus 1 Place the FOCUS switch in AUTO AI_TO appears in the display Notes If the lens is smeared or blurred accurate focusing isn t possible Keep the lens clean wiping it with a piece of soft cloth if it gets dirty If condensation occurs wipe the lens with a soft cloth or wait for it to dry naturally When shooting a subject closer than 5 ft to the lens zoom out...

Page 110: ... touc SET Select Ft f_ r normal recording Select B Wto have the picture recorded in black and white 6 Select bkY_ A to record tlm picture with a brownish tintlikeold p o_ s Select SOLARIto record tlm picture with enhanced contrast creating a unique artistic image Select EGA to record the picture with the blacks and whites of the image reversed and the colors of the image inverted Select BL_ li to ...

Page 111: ...e Mode 1 Pr_ ss in tl __Lock button wbih s_ tting the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 16 9 OFF 3 PHOTO SNAP _ 4 MOLTIFRAME DGTL ZOOM _ TAPE SPEED RETURN OH 5 Display the Menu screen st t age 40 Touch 4_ or t to select r91 and touch SETto dispk W the 2AMkJCA ql Tscreen Touch 41 or tin to select 165 and then touch 5 1 7_ 7k uch 4_ or t to select O _ and tl en touch 1 7_ Touch RETZ RA until the menu screen ...

Page 112: ... microphone one the accesso_ shop in the direction of the arrow as shown until it JoJ_s in_ place 2 Turn the tightening ring clockwise in the direction of the arrow to secure the zoonl microphone Remove Zoom Microphone Turn the tight_ ning ring counter dockwis_ and s kh off the microphone Cautions Make sure the microphone is securely attached to the accessory shoe Leave the windscreen foam cover o...

Page 113: ...urn the zoom microphone off The built in microphone is turned on his allows you to record a wider range of sound than with the zoom microphone for normal recording Select AUTO to have the camcorder automatically select the optimum sound according to the magnification of the zoom lens When the zoom lens is zoomed out the built in microphone is used to record sounds As you zoom in the sounds from th...

Page 114: ...distinctly To 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use Dialog Recording Press in th__ Lock button while setting the POWER switch to CAMERA I isplay the Menu scre_ n s_pa_ 43 Touch I or t to select _ and touch SPIT to display the AIiI IO S iTMenu screen Touch I or t to select I IALOG RF_Cand touch SET Touch I or t to select A and touch SET Touch REIZ RN until file menu screen turns off To Cancel Dialog Records Select Ot F ...

Page 115: ...O or t to select tt_e wind cut mode you want and then touch l_ 7_ Select NORMAL to have the camcorder automatically reduce wind noise for a small amotlnt of wiled Select S II O _ when the wind noise is strong and irritating The wind noise is almost eliminated Select OFFto record sounds without changes ill wind intensity changing tonal qualities 6 Touch RETZ RN until the menu screen turns off To Ca...

Page 116: ...e already been set xee page 26 SETI IR6 12H 241t _RETURH 2 Press in the Lock button while setting the POWER switch to CAMERA 3 Display the Menu screen see page 43 4 lkmch _ or t to select _ and touch SIiTto display the CZOCK SETscreen 5 lkmch _ or t to select AREA and touch SI 2Z 6 Touch _ or t to select the area and time zone you are in and touch SET 7 Touch REJZ RN until the menu screen turns of...

Page 117: ...neo Bali Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan 10 TOKYO lapan Korea 11 SYDNEY Australia Sydney 12 SOLOMON New Caleckmia 13 WLLNG IN Fiji New Zealand 14 SAMOA Western Samoa 15 HAWAII Hawaii Is Tahiti HST Hawaii Standard Time 16 ANCI RGE S A Alaska AS I Alaska Standard Time 17 LA S A Los Angeles San Francisco PKI Pacific Standard Time 18 DENVER S A Denver MS I Mountain Standard Time 19 CItlCAGO Mexi...

Page 118: ...onfirmation sounds altogether 1 Display the Menu screen s_page 401 2 Touch O or Q to select _T_ and touch SET 3 Touch 1_or t toselect OUNI and touch bET 4 Touch or Q to select _711MP2 HI_HF or Ot 7 and touchSHT Select CHIMI to hear a chil_aing sound Select HEIZPto hear an electronic beeping sound Select OFFand no confimaation sound including a warning sound is made Note If OFF is selected the soun...

Page 119: ... or tl to select ONand touch 5 IZT The demonstratk n begins Note If you operate any contro s the demonstration pauses If you leave it for 60 seconds or turn the power off temporarily it will resume when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA Canceling Demo Mode 1 l ming the del lonstration touch any point on th_ _ LCD screen to pnus_ the demonstration Touch any point on the LCI screen again to display...

Page 120: ...n the bracket of tile supplied detachable LCD cable with the mark on the camcorder and slide the bracket in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place Align the shape of the connector with the terminal on the LCI monitor and insert the connector until it locks into place Reattach the LCD Monitor to the Camcorder 1 I _qnove tb_ _ batte D pack or power conn_ctor flom the camcorder 2 Hokl d...

Page 121: ...ntrol in Playback Zoom too playback zoom indicator disp ay_ d in yellow AdiLlSt the s_ ttings on the m_ nu scr_ _ ns by rotating the dial to s_ h ct and pr_ ssing the dial in to st t To change the Camcorder Mode 1 Pr_ ss in the CONTI OL dial f_ r l _or_ than two s_ conds The MOI E Sl 7l CTscreen is displayed Note It is not possible to display the MODE SELECTscreen when the menu screen is displayed...

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Page 123: ...Chapter 6 Digital Still Camera Chapter Overview Recording Playback Changing Entertainment Again 121 ...

Page 124: ...he U l indicator flashes red while data is being recorded on the card and returns to white when recording is finished When finished recording place the POWER switch in OFK Caution Do not turn the power off or remove the card while the D indicator is flashing in step 6 This may delete or damage images on the card or damage the card Notes To remove the icons from the camcorder s display during recor...

Page 125: ...Z JMODE and touch 57 7_ CARD NORMAL 12881 Picture Quality indicator 5 Touch _ or t1 to select NOI MAL IZCO3 OM _ or FINE and then touch 5 E _ The selected picture quality is displayed Select NORMAL to record approximately 48 images in 1280 X 960 or 200 images in 640 X 480 Select F_CONOMYto record approximately 92 images in 1280 X 960 or 360 images in 640 X 480 Select Fl X l 2torecord approximately...

Page 126: ...to display the CMMkJ_A SETscreen 4 Touch Q or t to select IMAGE SIZE and touch 5 E7_ 5 Touch O or t to select 128YJX960or 6_40X48 0 and touch M IE Select 128DX960to record images in 1280 X 960 pixels Better quality but requires more 17te17tOl on the card Select 6_OX480to record images in 640 X 480 pixels 6 Touch RETZq _ v until the menu screen turns off he selected image size indicator is displaye...

Page 127: ...splay the CAMkT A SETscreen Touch _ or t1 to select GIiII P FRM and then touch Sl 7 Touch _ or t1 to select a G_71 1 2FI Mand touch 5 E7 The selected guide fiame is displayed Select O 7 to have no guide frames displayed Select 2LOSE _ to have a guide frame for recording a dose up of a person s face Select PORTICAHrtO have a guide fiame fi r recording an uppe body view of a person Select F J BOl Yt...

Page 128: ...on the LCI screen to display the l 1 screen Touch SI LFJIIMI 7 to display the setS timer screen The Self Timer indicator appears Note To cancel Self Timer screen touch any point on the LCD screen C_ nter the subject and press the _FILL button to set the tim_ r h_ _ S_ lf Tim_ r indicator f ash_ s while thu tim_ r counts down A still image will be recorded ten seconds after you press the STILL butt...

Page 129: ...uch qI_T 6 Touch SliT again to display the FORMAT screen Touch Yk Sto format the card Touch NOto cancel f_ rmatting The menu screen appears when fom_atting ends 7 Touch RETZiI N until the menu screen turns off Notes The supplied MultiMedia_rd is formatted for immediate use_ Use this camcorder to format a card The camcorder may not recognize the images on a card formatted by a computer or other equ...

Page 130: ...ect and highlight and touch tim image again to set To set the image enclosed by the selection flame touch it once The selected image is displayed in full screen Image file name I Playback _ _ ICAFDD __ image number I r _N__ Number of I128_1_ recordings I_ indicator Picture quality indicator Caution Operations During Full Screen Display Touch Im or _ to display the full screen picture of the previo...

Page 131: ...cator 6 7 If the image you want to protect does not appear touch or to scroll through the thumbnail images Touch the image to select and highlight it and _ uch the ilTlage again to protect it The _ indicator appears on the image when it is proceed To set the protection for the image enclosed by the selection flame touch the image once If you want to protect another image repeat steps 6 and 7 8 Tou...

Page 132: ...utton and set the POWER switch to PLAY The images recorded on the card are displayed in a thumbnail R rmat 5 Touch Z E2I on the thumbnail screen to display the I EI_E7E screen If a full screen picture of a still image is displayed touch the screen and touch l 2to display page 2 2 Then touch DlzZ 6 If the image you want to delete does not appear touch I or I to scroll through the thumbnail images 7...

Page 133: ...ure below 1 Peril tin steps 1 4 in l eletir _ a Pa ticzdar 2 Touch DI JI ALL to delete all of the images that are not protectd Touch YkB to delete all the images To cancel deletion touch NO Note The protected images cannot be deleted Cancel the protection setting to delete the image see page 129 It will take some time to complete deleting all the stored images Caution Do not turn the power off whi...

Page 134: ...4 Touch 1 or t to select SLIDES FIOWand touch ST_T 5 Touch 3 l Tagain to begin slide show playback Beginning f om the image selected in st_ p 1 the recorded images will be displayed in full screen one af_er another in order of recording Afier playing back all the images on the card once Slide Show Playback automatically stops To stop the slide show touch CANCtZL 6 Touch REJZiI A until the menu scr...

Page 135: ...kT lAPto have the image fade out as tile next image fades in replacing it The two still images momentarily overlap Select WIPk to have tile displayed image replaced witil tile next image appearing in the middle of the screen and gradually expanding to fill tile screen Select Ot 7 to have no eff ct Touch _ or It to select SLID SItOWand touch Sl_ Touch SE again to start tile slide show The still ima...

Page 136: ...5 6 7 8 Place the I SC MODE switch in CARD If the image you want to copy does not appear touch Im or Ii to scroll through the thumbnail images Touch the image to select and touch the image again to set To set the image enclosed by the selection frame you only need to touch the image once The selected image is displayed full screen Press the REC SIAR iSTOP bum n be camcorder enters Record Standby b...

Page 137: ...Chapter 7 Viewing and Downloading Chapter Overview System Requirements for PhotoStudio 2000 Loading PhotoStudio 2000 Connecting to a Computer Using an Optional DV Cable ging ...

Page 138: ...mmended Pentium based or faster microprocessor 32 MB RAM 50 MB avatable hard disk space CI ROM drive Color VGA display Macintosh _ Requirements Mac OS 8 5 or later Pov er Mac or iMac USB compatible 32 MB RAM 50 MB available hard disk space Available USB port CI ROM drive Color VGA display PhotoStudio 2000 is a registered trademark of ArcSofl Inc Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation regi...

Page 139: ... install the software DO NO install the USB DRIVER CD ROM at this time 3 Follow the instructk ns in the next section to install the USB drivers for your COITtpHtor How to Handle a CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the surface Do not write on or place stickers on the front or back If the CI ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward fl om the center hok using a circular motion Do...

Page 140: ...l items may differ in appearance LED Windows 2000 and Windows ME 1 Conn_ct the card r_ ad_ r to an avail_bI_ SB port of your comput_ r h_ comput_ r will autom_tic_lly d_ t_ ct the n_ w hm dwnr_ and inst_ll the n_ _ d_ d driv_ rs l h_ card r_ ad_ r will Jpp_ ar Js a I _mToz ahle Dixie icon wh n you click on _l JomI ztt_ _ 2 The card reader is now read i for use Windows 98 There are two ways to inst...

Page 141: ...Select arcb jbr the best driz _r fi r your dez ice and click Next 4 When the next screen appears asking where to search for the driver select 2 ROM driz e and Spec _ a location ype in driz er I being the Iocatkm of your CD ROM drive Click on Next 5 Windows will search fi r tile driver and display the screen showing D RIVER SI MM OZII _ FaI_er it locates tile driver Click _ extto have Windows insta...

Page 142: ...through the Programs metal or 2 by accessing the newly assign_d drive directly Programs Menu 1 C ick tl __ Sta_ button in the lower left h_md cornier of your scre_n 2 Select Programs followed by PbotoSudio 2 X O I ouble click t hotoStudio 20 X The software launches 3 In PhotoStudio 2000 select the qle menu followed by O en 4 FinMly choose the approprk_te drive to access and open your images 5 When...

Page 143: ...k a still image to automatically open it in PhotoStudio 2000 If it doesn t open you must change the software application default your computer uses to open JPEG files see Changing the JPEG Default on page 142 Macintosh 1 I ouNe click on the zo_Htle_ldrive icon on your desktop f tlowed by the D IM folder Jnd the IOIR A fk lder 2 Dr_LgJlI the still imJges you want to move to your desktop he files Jr...

Page 144: ...t _ _ 3 ta_ tbutton in the lower h fl land corn_q of you scr_ _ql 2 S_ h ct Programs f ollow_ d by g_ttir gs 3 Next select Foldcr ptior s and click the Fih 7_s tab Then select IPl_G 4 Click l_dit then click PhotoMudio 2000 Note There are several variations of JPEG files JPG JPEG etc so you might have to set PhotoStudio for each of them Macintosh 1 In the Apl h m_ nu highlight _ _t ol Parz ls follo...

Page 145: ...4 DV cable with core filter attached 1 Mak_ _ sure all units ar_ turn_d off b_ fore making any conn_ctions 2 Col_n_ c t one _ nd of the optional I V cabh to your camcord_ r and the oth_ r _ nd to the comput_ r 3 Pr_ ss in the Lock button on the camcorder whiI_ setting the Power switch to PLAY playback mode The POWER indicator comes on 4 Turn on the computer op_ql the application you want to us_ an...

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Page 147: ...Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting Final Notes Care and Cleaning Traveling Tips Specifications Limited Warranty FCC and Industry Canada Information Optional Accessories Index Changing Entertainment Again 145 ...

Page 148: ... not come back on by itself Camcorch r h fl in Ih cord Standby moth for five minutes Turn the POWER switch OFF and then on again The battery pack has completely discharged Remove the tape and disconnect the power source Then after a f_ w minutes try reconnecting and turning the power back on If it still does not come on consult your nearest authorized RCA service center Feature and Function Proble...

Page 149: ...e This is not due to any dell or of the unit The icons and the picture color on the LCD monitor are not clear This may occur wh_ n the surface or the _ dge of the LCI monitor is pr_ ssed The LCD monitor the viewfinder and the lens are dirty Wipe th_ m gcntty with a cleaning cloth Wipe the LCI monitor g_ ntty in a s_ micirch because wiping strongly spreads the stain and it wont come out easily The ...

Page 150: ...nput channel Playback picture is blurred or interrupted I h_ video h_ ads are dirty or worn out Consult your n_ arest authorized RCA service center f _r head ch aning or replacem_ nt see pa _e 157 Rewinding or fast forwarding can t be performed The tap_ is already fully wound on one re_q or the other The date and time displays disappear Press the I ISPLAY ON OFF button to turn them back on If you ...

Page 151: ... is set to CARD or DIAL Cannot record images in 1280 X 960 Make sure I SC MODE switch is s_ t to CARI Cannot delete an image from the card Image is protected seepa ge 125 Canc I prot ctk n reel age 13 Cannot format the card Make sure it is compatibh with this camcorder veepa_ge 13 Contact your dealer for advice Cannot record very many images on the card Ch_ ck the picture quality and image size se...

Page 152: ...ging I nplugging the AC power supply s cord from the AC outlet Detaching the batte W from the AC adapter charger Date Time Settings l h_ dat_ itime cannot _ stored in m_ mol T if the clock c_ ll has not I _ n install_ d or nv_ds replacing Rvplacv clock evil Video Recording Wh_ n the POWER switch is s_ t to CAMERA or PLAY and the LCI monitor is op_ql_ d at an angl_ of 25 or mort the LCD monitor swi...

Page 153: ...ecede Turn the power on before loading or unloadiaig ta_s When recording once tim cassette tape holder door is open a blank portion will be recorded on the tape or a prevkmsly recorded scene will be taped over regardless of whether the tape holder came out or not Dew Formation If your camcorder is brougilt directly from a cold place to a warm place dew may condense inside your camcorden on fl_e su...

Page 154: ...lace the fl rritc core approximately 2 Scm from the plug of the headphones or the end of the DV cable 2 Hold the f rrite core and headphone or DV cable in your left hand 3 Wind the cable around the f_ rritc core once starting at the bottom 4 Close the f_ rritc core as shou_l 5 Connect the headphone cable to the PHONES jack or the DV cable to the I V terlTtJnal on the calT1corder Note Make sure to ...

Page 155: ... o not disassemble or modify it in any way Take care not to bend it subject it to severe shock drop it or allow it to get wet Do not put tile card in your pocket or tiler unprotected location as it may break due to pressure applied when you sit Do not allow tile card to get dose to fire or throw the card in a fire Do not Use or Store MultiMediaCards in the Following Environments Locations subject ...

Page 156: ...e condenses on the card leave the card at the prevailing temperature until the drops of moisture evaporate on their own Protect Your Image Data It is best to copy your valuable imag_ data fl om the card onto some otlwr m_ dium p_q sonal computer floppy disk MO disk etc and to backup the contents Malfunction repair and so on can cause the recorded images to disappear from the card Make absolutely s...

Page 157: ... the card in humid or dusty locations I o not use or store the card in Iocations exposed to corrosive g ses Protecting Your Data Back Write protect switch Memo space Set the write protect switch to the locked side Set the switch to the unlocked side when you wJnt to record or edit the card Jgain Use an oit based felt tipped pen to write in the memo space Do not use a pencil or ballpoint pen as the...

Page 158: ...the cover until it firmly locks into place 6 Slide the I NLOCK switch and remove the batte W pack 7 Roattach the lens cap Cleaning The Camcorder 1 2 Clean tim exterior wiping gently with a soft clott_ For heavy dirt use diluted mild soap and wring the cloth well hen wipe again with a dW cloth Open the LCI monitor and wipe it gently with a sofi dW cloth Close it when finished 3 lk clean the lens bl...

Page 159: ...ds contact an authorized RCA service center or your dealer for further advice Using a Cleaning Tape Commercially Available Vich o head clt aning can b_ don by using a commt rcially available clt aning tap_ Notes Excessive use of a cleaning tape may cause damage to the video heads Please read the instructions accompanying the cleaning tape carefully before using it The fast forward and rewind funct...

Page 160: ...d power supply Retain the original carton f _r furore storage or shipping purposes Tape Care and Storage When finished with a tape rewind it remove it fi om the camcorder and ab_q it Protect th__tap__using the erase protection tab if necessary Store tapes vertically in their protective cases at nonTnal room temperatures Never leave the camcorder or tapes in a car or outdoors for an extended period...

Page 161: ...m camcorder or power supply charger to rain or moisture If any component becomes wet turn off the power and take the unit to an authoriT_d RCA cmncorder service provider Do not use any power supply or batteries oflmr titan the ones specified fi r the cmncorder sing the wrong accessories 1night cause damage to tim cmncorder Traveling Tips _ ite down your camcord_ r s s_ rial numb_q and k_ _ p it s_...

Page 162: ...ax SP 80 minutes LP 120 minutes with 80 rain cassette Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 35 to 80 Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C _4 F to 122 F Weight Approx 705 g 1 58 Ibs Dimensions W x H x D 72 mm x 90 mmx 200 mm 3 11 16 _x 4 21 32 x 7 11 32 with th LCD 12_onitor closed and xvifl the view_ inder fully tilted downward Pickup i _ 6 _fol ma CCI Lens 10X optica i400...

Page 163: ... 300 mV rms 1 k_2 analog stereo output via Audio output connector DF 4 pin IEEE 1394 compliant Earphone Jack 3 5mm Diameter plug AC Power Supply Power requirement I S A and Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz Other coun _ries AC 110 V _o 240 V_ 50 Hz 60 Hz Output DC 7 3V Dimensions W x H x D 80mmx45mmx98mm 3 5 32 _ x 1 25 32 _x 3 27 32 _ Weight Approx 18t g 0 40 Ibs 161 ...

Page 164: ...your camcorder The option will be ours Parts will be provided at no charge but you will b_ responsibh f r the cost of labor required f r the repair How you get service Call 1_800 283_6503 and have your units date of purchase and model serial number ready he model serial number inf ormation is on the bottom of your camcorder A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone If the repr...

Page 165: ...rton Shipping instructions will be included in the carton along with your SR number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back to us Make sure you insure your shipment in case of d_age or loss Include with tile shipment Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sah to w rif_ your unit s warranty eligibility A brief note describing your camcorder s problem Your name address and phone numbe...

Page 166: ...ept no liability in case of damage or loss 4 The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier s check or money order fi_r payment if there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges and you elect not to use your credit card 5 Upon receipt of your product a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of customer controls Damage from mi...

Page 167: ...NC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN lqAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANa_ ON THIS PRODUCT l fIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRAN nES AND LIMITED WARRANa_ ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEtrF TO lifE EX I_NT PROHIBFFED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRAN FY OF MERCHANTABILFFY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTI...

Page 168: ...s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by turning the equipl_aent off and on try to correct tile interference by one or more of tile following l_aeasures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is tile antenna f r tile radio or television that is receivin...

Page 169: ... und on page 169 AC201A Soft Carrying Case Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft nonabrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes 254338 Shoulder Strap Designed to r place the shoulder strap that came with your ...

Page 170: ... f tds down to 26 when not in use Rubber f_ et allow f r sure footing Cautions Before using a tripod make sure it is stable enough to hold the camcorder without falling ove_ Do not transport the camcorder attached to the tripod When attaching your camcorder to a tripod be careful not to force the tripod screw into the camcorder s tripod mounting hole The tripod screw should not protrude into the c...

Page 171: ... 252762 84 95 252767 92 95 H2011 34 95 254336 27 25 Qty Total All prices subiect to change without notice lk_tal Merchandise e o r _O r Sales h x _Ze are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for eadl individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling s 5 00 Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or I iscover Money order or check mus...

Page 172: ...er above your na Master aid _ Expiration date 77 77 IMPORTANT Copy complete account number fi om you Discover Card 1777717777 VT777177T1 Expiration date 77 77 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Plices are subject to change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct order will address clearly save you days of waiting Name Street Apt City Stam Zip Please make sure that both sides of this fo...

Page 173: ... haw your Visa M_st_ rCm d or I iscoxa r card ready Jnd call the toll free number Iist_ d below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 k place your order by mail detach and mail the col_apleted order fk n_a with credit card information _zaoney order or check in S currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Vi...

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Page 175: ...RA mode 48 Care and cleaning 156 Cassette holder 15 Cassette tapes 15 Cassettes care and storage 151 CD rom how to handle 137 Changing the JPEG default 142 Charging the batte W 19 Choose your connection 65 Cleaning 156 Cleaning tapes 157 Clock lithium ceil installing 25 CLOCK SET menu 26 28 114 Confirmation sound f_ ature 116 Connecting anofl er I V camcorder 83 qW _ r VCI with jacks 84 Connecting...

Page 176: ...0 Firewire connection 143 Focus auto and lzaanual 106 Focus icons 39 41 FOCIS switch 14 46 47 48 49 106 122 Fonzaatting a card 127 FulI_auto lzaode 14 49 Full screen display 128 Gain control 103 Gamma brightness 52 GAMMA EFE button 52 Gamma indicators 40 GAMMA PB button 70 Gamlzaa playback 70 Getting started 11 Guide frame recording with 125 GUIDE FRM fl ature 125 Icons 35 Icons on screen 35 Icons...

Page 177: ...T MODE switch 97 117 O On screen icons 35 OPEN button 16 26 28 30 Optical zooming 54 Optional accessories 167 Order form 169 OTHERSscreen 127 P Parts checklist 6 PB ZOOM button 72 PHOTO SNAP fi ature 60 62 PIC EFFEC f_ ature 73 108 Picture quality select 123 PLAY button 65 PLAY grILL button 18 66 68 69 78 83 85 Playback basic 68 Playback icons 38 Playback on a TV or VCR with AiV inputs 85 Playback...

Page 178: ...ificatkms 160 SRCH button 51 Start recording 17 Status icons 39 Stere earphones optkmal 10 STILL button 17 47 48 61 63 71 122 126 Still image playback 69 Still image recording on tape 62 Still images 18 STOP button 18 68 Storage proper 158 System requirements for PbotoStudk Q_ 2000 136 1 ape care and storage 158 APE OPEN switch 15 ape playback using index images 74 ape speed icon 41 APE CAMERA mod...

Page 179: ... BAL screen 100 White balance h ature 100 Wide mode 16 9 109 Wind cut f_ ature 113 World clock 114 Z Zoom buttons 17 Zoom buttons 21 46 47 54 55 106 122 Zoom icons 40 Zoom microphone 110 Zoom microphone mode 111 Zooming 54 177 ...

Page 180: ... in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15804080 Part No TINSE0427TAZZ O n IOMSON THOMSON ...

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