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Summary of Contents for CPR 250

Page 1: ...VIDEOCAMCORDER CPR 250 Owner s manual ...

Page 2: ...euir les chocs _lectriques ue pas utillser la fiche polaris_e de cet appareil avec une rallonge une prise de courant ou une autre sortie h moins que les lames ne puissent _ tre ins6r_Ms _ fond sans qu aucune partie ne soit laiss_e h d_ ouvert CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts are inside If you spill liquid on the Camcorder discon...

Page 3: ...nce or cleaning FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS What Your Camcorder Can Do For You 3 RCA VIDEO CASSET FES 3 PREPARATIONS FOR USE Unpacking Your Camcorder 4 Quick Operation Steps For Experienced Users 4 LOCATION AND USE OF CONTROLS Camcorder Operating Controls and Their Functions 5 8 BASIC OPERATION How to Power Your Camcorder 9 Using the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 9 Charging Your Battery 9 Battery Lev...

Page 4: ...you don t have to bother You can easily fade in and out of a scene with the Auto Iris Control A quick review button lets you double check recording results and set up your next scene What s more a date display lets you record the date on your home tapes For quick scene location both visual search and a viewfinder tape counter are provided There s even a viewfinder adjustment that makes it easy to ...

Page 5: ...uide Quick Operation Steps for Experienced Users If you ve used a video camera and VCR before you can probably get your Camcorder up and running quickly by using the following steps la lb For AC operation attach the AC adapter charger see Page 10 and plug it into an AC outlet For battery operation you wilt have to first attach the battery to the AC adapter charger and charge the battery This pro c...

Page 6: ... 6 6 1 power zoom lens which directs incoming light to the solid state MOS image sensor Auto Focus Window To automatically focus the camera lens this window transmits and receives infrared light which is reflected off the subject Make sure you don t obstruct this window when recording NORMAL SHUTTER Switch Set this switch to the NORMAL position for normal use Set this switch to the SHUTTER positio...

Page 7: ...ng for the best picture The lens iris opening can also be manually adjusted to compensate for unusual lighting When the subject is in bright light and the background is dark turn this control counterclockwise to close the lens iris opening When the background is in bright light and the subject appears too dark adjust the control clockwise to open the lens iris This control can also be used to easi...

Page 8: ...during recording Record Start Stop Button Tiffs thumb control is used to change the Camcorder from Pause to Record and vice versa With the Camcorder in the CAMERA Mode push this button and the graphic REC will appear in the viewfinder This graphic appears whenever the Camcorder is recording Press this button again and the Camcorder will enter the Pause Mode It is not necessary to hold down the Rec...

Page 9: ... PLAYBACK Mode this button becomes the Forward Search Button Press and hold to visually scan your tape forward To return to normal playback release the F FWD _IP Button PA USE Button Press this button during playback to display a still picture on the viewfinder Press again to return to normal play During recording a thumb trigger control activates the Pause function CA MERA IPLA YBA CK Switch Plac...

Page 10: ... the AC adapter chaiger as shown at the right Align the reference notches on the battery with the notches on the back of the AC adapter charger Then push the battery flush with the adapter and slide it downward Plug the AC adapter charger mto the nearest AC outlet 120 volts 60 Hz Push the CHARGE button in The Charge Indicator wiU light while the battery is being charged When the light goes out the...

Page 11: ...er charger Up Note The AC adapter charger may be attached to the Cat corder during battery charging but you cannot charge the battery and operate theaCamcorder from the P_C adapter charger at the same time When all three components are connected the AC _tdapter charger s CHARGE BuitOn d_terinmCs where power wilt be directed Using the Optional DC Car Cord to Power Your Camcorder Cigarette Lighter S...

Page 12: ...us Control for your vision Q Press the Record Start Stop button to begin recording The graphic REC will appear in the Electronic viewfinder It is not necessary to hold clown the Record Start Stop button Press the Record Start Stop button again to stop recording and enter the Pause mode The status graphic REC displayed in the Electronic Viewfinder will disappear Press the REVIEW button to review th...

Page 13: ... Indicator Viewllnde_ Display Battery Level f Indlcato_ 1 Tape Counter Display Battery level indicator A battery level graphic appears whenever the tape counter display is present in the viewfinder Whert the battery is fully charged the display reads E F After several minutes only two dashes appear When the battery is near empty only one dash remains When the last dash blinks you should find an al...

Page 14: ...de Set the current date as explained below Display the date graphics in the Electronic Viewfinder when you begin recording Setting the Date Q Attach a power source to your Camcorder and turn it on by sliding the POWER Switch to ON Q Place the CAMERA PLA YBACK Switch in the CAMERA position Top of Camcorder _ Press the D1SPLA Y Button shown above located on the top of your Camcorder The date graphic...

Page 15: ... are taping an outdoor sporting event that you plan to view in slow motion or stop action on a good quality home VCR that features field still special effects 3 4 or 5 head VCR s A tape recorded at the higher shutter speeds may not show movement and change of scenes as smoothly as recordings at the NORMAL 1 60 Shutter Speed When recording at high shutter speeds use of fluorescent mercury vapor or ...

Page 16: ...By using this procedure for manual focus the camera will maintain proper focus when the power zoom is returned to the wide angle position You can also quickly and momentarily switch from MANUAL to AUTO FOCUS by pushing the A UTO PUSH Focus Switch in When the switch is held in this position automatic focus is activated and remains activated until the switch is released This is useful if you are sho...

Page 17: ...nnect it to the IN FROM ANT terminal on the RF adapter B If your antenna cable is a flat 300 ohm twin lead you will need the 300 75 ohm transformer that was packed in your Camcorder Connect the flat lead connectors to the screw terminals on the 300 75 ohm transformer Then connect the transformer to the IN FROM ANT terminal on the RF adapter Attach one end of the coaxial RF cable packed in your Cam...

Page 18: ...k operation refer to Page 18 Note If the Camcorder is operated in the Camera mode while connected to the monitor turn the monitor s volume down to prevent the lfigh pitched squeal caused by audio feedback How to Connect Your Camcorder to a VCR Audio Connector White Audio Video Adapter Cable supplied The audio video adapter cable packed with your Camcorder is used to connect your Camcorder to anoth...

Page 19: ...automatically go to stop mode to prevent excessive tape wear PLAy PAUSE EJECT Button Button Button R WINO F FWO POWER CAMERA Button Fast Forward Switch PLAYBACK j Button Switch j i N _ Vlewflnder Power Supply AC Adapter Charger Battery or Optional DC Car Cord EAR Cassette Earphone Door Jack Playing Tapes Through a TV or Video Monitor Follow these steps when you wish to play back tapes on your TV o...

Page 20: ... OF Connector TV OR MONITOR Plug white Audio in Jack Connector Aud o V eo Cable not supplied such as RCA AH005 Connector Plug white Video In Jack _JVldeo Audlo Input Adapter not supplied such as RCA VAA002 VIEWFINDER A V INPUT vlewflnder Connection Audio Video Input If your TV or Monitor has AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks you can connect your Camcorder and record from your TV or Monitor with your C...

Page 21: ...e sure you have any plug adapters you may need before taking your Camcorder to other countries Ask your RCA dealer for advice This will assure that you can power your Camcorder and AC Adapter Charger as needed Jot down your Camcorder s serial number and keep this note separate from your equipment when travelling If your Camcorder is lost or stolen you will be able to identify it Double check your ...

Page 22: ...empt to force open the cassette door This will damage your Camcorder To remove the cassette simply power your Camcorder with the AC adapter charger or recharge the battery before attempting to eject the tape Do not use the Camcorder in extremely humid environments If you attach a video light to your Camcorder make sure it does not get too hot Excessive heat could damage the Camcorder Do not use th...

Page 23: ...rew on the tripod to the mounting hole on the bottom of the Camcorder as shown at right Using the Camcorder s Shoulder Strap Among the accessories packed with four Camcorder is a shoulder strap The proper procedures for attaching the shoulder strap is in the diagram illustrated _ioul _ Vi_ aa_r The shoulder strap is designed to let you carry the Camcorder from your shoulder and when you are ready ...

Page 24: ...round electrical system VAAO02 Vidto Audio Input Adapter Adapter permits you to record video and audio from an external source LXI52A or LXI53 Lens Extender increases Camcorder s magnification by 1 5 times throughout its zoom range Contained in a snap closure black vinyl case with padded interior Note The LXI53 is lighter and recommended for this Camcorder WALOIA or WAL02 Wide Angle Lens expands C...

Page 25: ...st Forward Memory function is active If tape counter is displayed press REWIND or FAST FORWARD again or remove Tape Counter Display from EVF and press again to rewind or fast forward cassette Camcorder Remains in Still Frame Mode Press PA USE button for normal playback Blinking Shutter Speed 1 120 1 250 1 1000 or 1 2000 in Viewfinder EVF There is not enough light to record at this shutter speed Pu...

Page 26: ...DCC012 Car Cord 7 10 23 Dew Indicator 8 Display Battery Level 9 12 DISPLAY Button 8 13 Displays in Viewfinder 12 13 14 E F Graphics 9 12 EAR Earphone Jack 7 EJECT Button 7 8 9 EJECT Tape Button 8 Electronic Viewfindcr 5 12 Erase Protection Tapes 3 EVF Electronic Viewfinder 5 12 EVF Tilt Adjustment 12 Experienced User Steps 4 External Microphone Jack 7 Eyeglass Control 5 12 Eyepiece Focus Control 5...

Page 27: ...ing Date 13 SHIFT Button 6 13 Shoe Accessory Shoe 5 Shoulder Strap 22 SHUTTER SPEED Button 5 14 SHUTTER NORMAL Switch 5 14 Specifications Back Cover Start Stop Record Button 7 11 Status Display 12 STOP Button 8 Storing Camcorder 21 Streaks in Picture 7 T W Buttons Power Zoom 6 t5 Table of Contents 2 Tape Counter 13 Tape Counter RESET Button 8 13 Tape EJECT Button 8 Tape Tips 20 Tapes Video Cassett...

Page 28: ... the Yellow Pages Show the service technician your Warranty Registration or evidence of purchase date Pick up your Camcorder whdn repairs are completed What does your warranty not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual provides information regardingoperating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Cleaning of video audio heads which is normal maintenance D...

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