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Содержание Autoshot CC6163

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Страница 2: ... wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond To reduce risk of injury charge only rechargeable batteries recom mended by the manufacturer for this camcorder Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and personal injury FCC Regulations s...

Страница 3: ...the Date and Time 18 Record AUTO DATE Date Time and Title Displays 20 Videocassettes 22 Recording and Playback Speeds and Times 22 Erase Protection Safety Tab 22 Insert and Remove Cassettes 23 Cassette Care and Storage 23 Recording 24 Time Remaining Display 24 Select a Tape Length 24 Recording Tips 26 Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record 27 Eyepiece Focus Control 27 Viewfinder Displays 28 Aut...

Страница 4: ... Shoulder Strap 56 Playback 57 Use the Viewfinder for Playback 57 Playback Features 58 Position the Tape 58 Visual Search 58 Stop Action Pause 58 Time Counter 59 Tracking 59 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Inputs 60 Traveling Tips 62 Optional Accessories 63 Using the Optional AC088 Tripod 65 Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6163 67 Trouble Checks 69 Specifications 73 Care and Maintenance 74...

Страница 5: ...Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC6163 Rechargeable Battery Camcorder Part No FB1260 Shoulder Strap Part No ACS091 AC Adapter Charger Part No 242740 and DC Cable Part No 244268 G Clock Cell 3 Volt Micro Lithium Cell...

Страница 6: ...ter charger Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapter chaxger s plug into an operating outlet 3 Adjust the hand strap to fit your hand COVER Control Strap Strap Velcro Strip Under Flap Lift the flap on the hand strap and separate the velcro strip Insert your hand adjust the strap to fit snugly refasten the strap and close the flap 4 Ro...

Страница 7: ...te door to lock the cassette holder into place 6 Select a recording speed SP SLP Select SP or SLP recording speed Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a recording speed The tape speed you select SP or SLP appears in the viewfinder SP Standard play provides the best picture but the shortest recording time 20 minutes with a TC 20 tape SLP Extended play provides three times the recording time a...

Страница 8: ...rM mode the focus exposure and white balance are automatically controlled by the camcorder Many of the special effects do not operate in this mode Details on page 32 CAMERA MAN allows you to control many of the special features of the camcorder The camcorder automatically turns off if it remains in record pause for five minutes Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA Adjust the viewfin...

Страница 9: ...E MACRO OFF_ REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMOMODE OFF _ RETURN 4 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu TAPE LENGTH T30 T40 EXIT 5 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you axe using Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP Select T40 ...

Страница 10: ...is recording Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode PAUSE_ appears in the viewfinder 11 Play back what you have recorded Set the POWER switch to VCR Press REW to rewind the tape 12 Press PLAY PAUSE to play back the tape Press STOP when you axe finished playing back the tape Details on viewfinder playback am on page 57 Set the POWER...

Страница 11: ...Program AE Button SEARCH R and F Buttons Also REW 4 q and FF I_ Buttons STOP Button Menu PUSH Dial EJECT Switch Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring SP SLP Button Also COUNTER RIM Button Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring MENU DISPLAY Button Continued on next page 9 ...

Страница 12: ... Port Located Under Cover This connector is for use by qualified service personnel only POWER Switch and Indicator Attach Adapter Charger s DC Cord DC In Jack Located Under Battery or Rechargeable Battery Here LENS Tally COVER Light Control Lens Hand Stra phone A Audio and V Video Jacks Behind Small Cover 10 ...

Страница 13: ...4 Review camcorder s operating controls Continued Eyepiece Focus Control _ Viewfinder _ Push here t_ close cassette door Cassette Compartment Clock Cell Battery Compartment Threaded Tripod Mount Hole 11 ...

Страница 14: ...C cable to the DC OUT jack on the adapter charger 2 Connect the other end of the DC cable to the DC in jack on the camcorder as shown above Plug the adapterichaxger s plug into the nearest AC outlet 100 240V 50 60Hz Remove Adapter Charger 1 Unplug the adapter charger from the wall outlet 2 Remove the DC cable from the adapter charger and camcorder Using an Optional Plug Adapter An optional plug ad...

Страница 15: ...It has no other purpose BATTERY rker RELEASE Lever Switch afei _i i_ i i_i iiii_ii_i _ i_iii_ziii_i_ _ _i_ i_iiii_ii_ i ii i i i _ii_i i i _iiii_i i_ i ii ii ii iii i iiiiiii ii_iiii fi_id fi _ _in_ _ _ att_ _i Attach the Charged Battery If the DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it before attaching the battery Also install the lithium clock cell before attaching the battery Details am on...

Страница 16: ...icator flashes Note If you try to charge a battery that has not been charged for a long period of time it may take a few minutes for the CHG indicator to flash After the battery is charged the CHG indicator stops flashing and lights 6 Remove the charged battery by sliding it off the adapter chaxger 7 Attach the charged battery to the camcorder Use the REFRESH Button The battery provides increased ...

Страница 17: ... the cam corder before replacing the battery The battery level indicator is not recorded on the tape Battery Care and Storage Recharging takes approximately 70 minutes for the battery depending on the battery s condition Refreshing takes approximately 3 1 2 hours for the battery depending on the battery s condition After repeated charging and use operation time gradually decreases When operation t...

Страница 18: ... 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder The power indicator on the camcorder turns off 2 If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it 3 Hold the bottom of the power connector flush against the camcorder and press the connector down until it locks into place as shown above 4 Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket 5 Insert the car cord s cigarett...

Страница 19: ...Make sure camcorder is turned off and remove any power supply attached to the camcorder 2 Pull the clock cell holder out of the clock cell compartment 3 Insert the clock cell with the terminal facing out and press it in 4 Place the clock cell holder into the clock cell compartment Be sure to insert the holder fully into the compartment To Remove Lithium Cell To remove battery insert a pointed nonm...

Страница 20: ...ch in CAMERA MAN MENU DISPLAY Button 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder TELEMACRO TAPELENGTH T30 RECTIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLYLAMP ON DATE TIME TITLELANG ENGLISH DEMOMODE OFF b RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TIME D ZOOM ON TELE MACRO OFF TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON TITLE LANG ...

Страница 21: ...lashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the hour including AM or PM Press the menu PUSH dial in When the hour stops flashing and the minutes start flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to set the minutes 10 Press the menu PUSH dial in When none of the settings axe flashing rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight EXIT DATE TIME YEAR 2000 MONTH NOV DAY 18 TIME AM 8 00 E_iT 11 Press the menu PUSH dial t...

Страница 22: ...ach a power supply and set POWER switch to CAMERA MAN The power indicator lights Note AUTO DATE is selected when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS AUTO EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16 X 9 OFF TITLE ME DI_P RETURN EXPOSURE AUTO M W B AUTO 16 X 9 OFF TITLE DATE TIME DISP RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight DATE TI...

Страница 23: ... The tape is changed or the tape compartment opened This display is selected when ever the POWER switch is set to CAMERA AUTO DATE Display The date is displayed and recorded 8 TIME The time is displayed and recorded DATE TIME Display The date and time are displayed and recorded OFF No display is displayed or recorded Press the select PUSH dial in to select the date time display you want to record ...

Страница 24: ...ith vinyl tape or slide tab to REC ON to record over tape Recording and Playback Speeds and Times The camcorder records and plays back in standard speed SP or extended play SLP Select the recording speed by pressing and homing the SP SLP button The selected speed is displayed in the viewfinder Listed below are the maximum SP and SLP recording times for popular VHS C cassettes SP Standard play prov...

Страница 25: ...e finished with a cassette rewind it remove it from the cam corder and label it Store cassettes vertically in their protective cases at normal room temperatures Do not leave your camcorder or cassettes in a car or outdoors for an extended period Excessive heat or cold might damage your cassettes Keep the cassette away from strong magnetic fields such as electric motors and other devices Keep dust ...

Страница 26: ...n correctly calculate time remaining Menu Rotate or Press In Select a Tape Length 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold the SP SLP button to select a tape speed 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder TELE MACRO OR _ TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF b RETURN 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial t...

Страница 27: ...ME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF PRETURN Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the TAPE LENGTH menu TAPE LENGTH T2_ _o T40 EXIT Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the type of tape you are using Select T20 for a tape with 20 minutes or less recording time in SP Select T30 for a tape with 30 minutes recording time in SP Select T40 for a tape with 40 minutes recording time in SP Press the men...

Страница 28: ...iping in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional Learn to use the special P AE produc tion effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings Be aware of video and audio back grounds 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...

Страница 29: ...r up or down Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the focus of the viewfinder for your vision If you wear eyeglasses you probably can operate the camcorder without them It is easiest to set the correct focus by focusing on one of the viewfinder s on screen displays Look through the viewfinder and adjust the eyepiece focus control for your vision The eyepiece focus control...

Страница 30: ...e Warning The _ indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and there is no cassette in the camcorder The _ indicator flashes when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the safety tab is set to REC OFF or removed from the cassette AUTO DATE Date Time or Date and Time Display the DATE TIME DISP menu to display AUTO DATE Date Time or the Date and Time These displays axe recorded when th...

Страница 31: ... on the tape when it appears Details am on pages 46 47 M W B Manual White Balance Indicators The indicator for the manual white balance selected in the MWB menu appears here _O_ appears when you select _ FINE to record outdoors on a sunny day _ _ appears when you select _ CLOUD to record outdoors on a cloudy day zgx appears when you select HALOGEN to record using halogen or tungsten lighting MWB a...

Страница 32: ...e the POWER switch is set to CAMERA MAN Details are on pages 40 41 Fade and Wipe Indicators _FADER Press the FADES button to display the indicator for the fade or wipe effect you want to select _ FADER appears for black fade MOSAIC appears for mosaic fade I_IDOOR appears for door wipe _ SCROLL wipe appears for scroll wipe Details are on pages 42 43 Focus Indicators _ _ A These indicators appear wh...

Страница 33: ...to turn the Steady Pix feature on or off The Steady Pix indicator _ _ appears when the Steady Pix feature is on Details are on page 41 Tape Length T30 The tape length T20 T30 or T40 selected in the TAPE LENGTH menu appears here Details are on pages 24 25 Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLP The tape speed selected with the SP SLP button appears here Details are on page 22 Time Counter MO O0 O0 The time...

Страница 34: ...ER switch to CAMERA AUTO The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters record pause pAUSE appears in the viewfinder Press the thumb trigger to start recording Tally Light Microphone The camcorder automatically controls focus exposure and white balance The MENU DISPLAY button and menu PUSH dial will not operate AUTO DATE is selected for the date and time display To Turn Off the AutoShot TM Mo...

Страница 35: ...The POWER switch must be set to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN The camcorder plays back the last few seconds of the recording returns the tape to its previous position and returns to record pause Camera Edit Feature The camera edit feature allows you to position the tape when the camcorder is in record pause Set POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO or CAMERA MAN Press and hold SEARCH R _ to visually search the ...

Страница 36: ...ISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN Use the Zoom Lever W and T 1 To zoom in or out up to 16 times rotate the zoom lever To move the lens in the telephoto close up direction rotate the zoom lever toward T To move the lens in the wide angle direction rotate the zoom lever toward W The zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder during zooming Digital Zooming Digital zooming lets you zoom up ...

Страница 37: ...NU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF _ RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight TELE MACRO D ZOOM _ _E_E MACRO TAPE LENGTH _0 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF bRETURN 4 Press the menu PUSH dia...

Страница 38: ...t the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the auto focus feature No focus indicator appears in the viewfinder Notes The low contrast indicator A _ in the viewfinder indicates the auto focus system might not operate correctly due to low illumination low or no contrast repeated patterns or two subjects at different distances overlapping Use tele macro zooming when recording a subject close to the...

Страница 39: ...SH dial up to focus on a subject farther away _ flashes while you axe adjusting the focus and _ flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to focus on a subject nearer _ flashes while you are adjusting the focus and _ flashes when you cannot adjust the focus any more 7 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to remove the menus Note To return to auto focus select AUTO ...

Страница 40: ...rious shades of the same color or when recording a predominantly red or brown object outdoors Zoom Lever T and W Menu PUSH Dial Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN Auto White Balance During auto white balance the cam corder adjusts the white balance Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic white balance feature No indicator appears in the viewfinde...

Страница 41: ... balance M W B AUTO e FINE o _ CLOUD EXIT Note Connecting your camcorder to a color TV monitor may be helpful when making white balance adjust ments A Point camcorder at a white flat object such as a piece of white paper B While MWB is highlighted press and hold the menu PUSH dial until MWB starts flashing The MWB indicator flashes while the camcorder is adjusting white balance and stops flashing ...

Страница 42: ...rder adjusts the iris for the best possible picture during auto exposure Set the POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO to turn on the automatic exposure feature No indicator appears in the viewfinder Manual Exposure You may need to adjust exposure manually under certain conditions such as those listed on the next page 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in ...

Страница 43: ...ding a reflective natural background such as a beach or when skiing Steady Pix TM Feature The Steady Pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some recording modes While zooming in on a distant subject When recording an approaching small subject When recording while walking or riding in a vehicle When recording through a vehicle s window To Use the Steady Pix TM Feature Press the STEADY...

Страница 44: ...een Select MOSAIC to fade in and out to from a mosaic effect Select DOOR wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen moving from the center out to the side or wipe out moving from the side into the center Select SCROLL wipe to have the scene wipe in with a black screen from the bottom to the top or wipe out from the top to the bottom Select OFF if you do not want to fade or wipe in or out 3...

Страница 45: ...fade used appears the first time you press FADES 3 Press the thumb trigger to start recording The picture and sound gradually appear in place of the blank screen Fade or Wipe Out 1 During recording repeatedly press FADES to select a fade 2 Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADES Press FADES to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappear 43 ...

Страница 46: ...recording on a VCR featuring special SPORTS effects such as pause or slow motion SD SHADOW Use to counter effects of glare and darken the picture with a black mist HZ HAZE Use to soften the image and give the picture a misty white effect TW1L1GHT Use for twilight scenery fireworks etc to make them look more natural and dramatic Sets shutter speed to 1 2000 Use to record faster moving action than s...

Страница 47: ...l Rotate or POWER Switch in Press In CAMERA MAN 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted EXPOSURE M W B AUTO 16X 9 OFF TITLE DATE TIMEDISP b RETURN Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight 16X9 and press it in to display the 16X9 menu 16X9 OFF ON EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON Select ON...

Страница 48: ...display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted TELE MACRO O_l_ TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF b RETURN 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE LANG and press the 46 menu PUSH dial in to display the TITLE LANG menu TITLE LANG FRENCH SPANISH EXIT 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight the language you want to...

Страница 49: ...select the title and remove the menus Start recording The title you selected is superimposed and recorded on your tape To Stop Recording the Title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the menu PUSH dial in to display the menu in the viewfinder FOCUS is highlighted 3 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TITLE and press the dial in to display the TITLE menu 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial...

Страница 50: ...ate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button POWER Switch in CAMERA MAN To Set the Self Timer 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATE TIME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE _ RETURN T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 48 ...

Страница 51: ...e recording for five minutes Select OFF if you do not want the camcorder to delay recording Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menu _ and the amount of delayed recording time appear in the viewfinder __ _ 15S 7 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The tally light flashes About five seconds before recording begins the tally light starts flashing faster When the camcorder starts r...

Страница 52: ...Rotate or Press In MENU DISPLAY Button Switch in CAMERA MAN To Record Using Animation 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH REC TIME INT TIME TALLY LAMP DATEFrlME TITLE LANG DEMO MODE RETURN T30 OFF OFF ON ENGLISH OFF 50...

Страница 53: ...d for one second Select 5S to record for five seconds Select OFF if you do not want to record for a selected amount of time 6 Press the menu PUSH dial twice to exit the menu 7 _ and the amount of recording time appear in the viewfinder all 5S 8 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The recording stops automatically after the selected period of recording time You might want to take two to...

Страница 54: ... to CAMERA MAN 2 Press and hold SP SLP to select SP SP appears in the viewfinder 3 Press the MENU DISPLAY button to display the menu in the viewfinder D ZOOM is highlighted TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF _ RETURN 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight INT TIME and press it in to display the INT TIME menu INT TIME...

Страница 55: ... time and _ and the amount of interval time between recordings appear in the viewfinder 9 Press the thumb trigger to start recording Note The camcorder starts and stops recording the selected amount of time The tally light flashes with the flash speed increasing five seconds before recording begins Note Fade does not operate during animation or time lapse recording 7 Rotate the menu PUSH dial to h...

Страница 56: ... highlighted TELEMACRO TAPE LENGTH T30 RECTIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLELANG ENGLISH DEMOMODE OFF b RETURN 4 Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight TALLY LAMP and press it in to display the TALLY LAMP menu TALLY LAMP OFF EXIT Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the MENU dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus Select ON if you want the tally ...

Страница 57: ...ed OFF ON EXIT DEMO 4 TELE MACRO TAPE LENGTH T30 REC TIME OFF INT TIME OFF TALLY LAMP ON DATE TIME TITLE LANG ENGLISH DEMO MODE OFF b RETURN Rotate the menu PUSH dial down to highlight DEMO MODE and press it in to display the DEMO menu Rotate the menu dial to highlight OFF or ON Press the menu PUSH dial twice to select ON or OFF and remove the menus Select ON if you want the cam corder to demonstr...

Страница 58: ...er on _ _ the strap between the buckle and the end of the strap as ___ shown Keeper 2 Loop the end of the strap over the top of the shoulder strap attachment ring Keeper Attachment Rings Thread the end of the strap back through the keeper and buckle making sure it is threaded under the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted 4 Attach the other end of the strap to the other shoulder strap at...

Страница 59: ...n the tape wheel on the cassette to remove any slack from the tape Insert the cassette with the tape wheel facing up and the tape window facing out Press on the PUSH button to lock the cassette compartment closed POWER Switch in VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights 4 Adjust the viewfinder for a comfortable viewing position Turn the eyepiece focus control to adjust the focus...

Страница 60: ... to stop the tape Visual Search During playback press and release REW rewind button or FF fast forward I_I_button if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Press PLAY PAUSE to return to normal playback For brief searching press and hold REW rewind button or FF fast 58 POWER Switch in VCR forward I button for more than two seconds Release the button to return to normal playback ...

Страница 61: ...memory stop is on an M appears before the time counter Tracking During playback streaks may appear in the playback picture Press in both tracking buttons P AE and FADES buttons to activate manual tracking Press either button again to adjust tracking MT appears in the viewfinder during manual tracking MT Manual Tracking Indication in Viewfinder Press both tracking buttons in again to turn automatic...

Страница 62: ...io Video Plug Output Cable I _ _l ________ __ i_ _ included Yellow Video Plug A Audio Jack Installation 1 Attach the white plug on one end of the audio video cable to the AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Note If your TV or VCR has stereo AUDIO 1N jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 64 to hear both channels 2 Attach ...

Страница 63: ...e VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press COUNTER R M or the camcorder enters play pause when the counter reaches M 0 00 00 Press STOP when you axe finished 3 Press PLAY PAUSE Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording 1 A g Camcorder connected directly to TV Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel Camcorder connected to...

Страница 64: ...ded If your lens has been exposed to the elements clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies Make sure you have any plug adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries Consult your dealer for advice Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling See the next page for a case designed especially for this camcorder An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not...

Страница 65: ...ugh toll free ordering or by using the order form on page 67 AC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter Custom compact soft case designed especially to provide protection and utility for your compact VHS camcorder and most accessories Rugged fabric lined with soft non abrasive material and generous padding Has three outside pockets with storage for lens filters adapters batteries and tapes T...

Страница 66: ...roximately seven hours for the FB 1260 1 hour battery and 13 hours for the BB99L 2 hour battery This rechaxgeable 2 hour nickel metal hydride battery is designed specifically for long life The FB 1260 is a 1 hour nickel cadmium battery The BB99L powers your camcorder approximately twice as long as the FB 1260 depending on how much you use zoom and pause The BB99L can be recharged with the AC adapt...

Страница 67: ...er steady and produces excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 26 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing 65 ...

Страница 68: ...asterCaxd or Discover card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessori...

Страница 69: ... AH25 BB99L CPS91 DCC08 FB 1260 VH83 244268 242740 VCAII5 Price 49 95 34 95 12 95 2 95 77 60 59 95 89 95 49 95 5 95 28 60 91 25 49 95 Qty Total Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Encl...

Страница 70: ...onMasterCard I I I I I Expiration date _ q IMPORTANT Copy complete account numberfromyourDiscover Card I I I I II I I I II I I I II I I I I Expiration date V _ q _ q AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Prices am subjectto change without notice Print or type your name and A complete and correct order will address clearly save you days of waiting Nanle Street City State Daytime Phone No Apt Zip Please make sure th...

Страница 71: ...ng outlet No picture Camcorder turns itself off If using AC adapter charger make sure it is plugged into a working outlet If the dew indicator flashes in the viewfinder there is moisture in the camcorder Wait until the dew indicator no longer appears before operating the camcorder Make sure POWER switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder...

Страница 72: ...trol is misadjusted Picture is too dark or subject too dark Subject is dark or behind glass Auto focus may not work under these conditions Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Subject not in center of viewfinder or two subjects are at different distances Place POWER switch in CAMERA MAN and focus manually See pages 36 37 Lens is smudged and image appears unfocused Fo...

Страница 73: ... pages 20 21 Clock lithium cell battery might need replacing See page 17 Date or time might need to be set See pages 18 19 Make sure there is a tape in the camcorder Check tape speed setting Tape speed must be set to SP for time lapse or animation recording Make sure POWER switch is not set to CAMERA AUTO to display the menu See pages 50 53 Record for at least five seconds at beginning of tape to ...

Страница 74: ...s recording continuously You can check your battery by first fully charging it and then aiming the camcorder at a clock and recording the picture of the clock When the recording stops play the last recorded section and note the clock time A one hour battery should give you about 60 minutes of recording time In practical use you might not be able to record for the full time because the camera uses ...

Страница 75: ...rase head Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Viewfinder 0 5 B W electronic viewfinder Camera Section Image sensor 1 4 CCD imager Lens F1 6 f 3 9 to 62 4mm 16 1 power zoom lens 50 1 digital zoom Filter diameter 40 5 mm Tripod Mount One 1 4 x 20 threaded hole AC Adapter Charger Power requirement 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 watts Weight 71 lbs 300g Dimensions 5 9 16 W x 1 11 16 H x 2 11...

Страница 76: ...ntly wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens Clean the Camcorder s Viewfinder You can remove the viewfinder eyepiece for cleaning 1 Turn the eyepiece counterclockwise and pull it out 2 Remove dust using a blower brush 3 Reattach the eyepiece by aligning the reference marks and then turn ...

Страница 77: ... moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 1 1 2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for exte...

Страница 78: ...t 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...

Страница 79: ...a account number and expiration date to our phone representative This is for security purposes If we receive your unit excluding all accessories within 14 days from the date you were provided the RA number only items not covered by warranty will be charged to your account IF YOUR UNIT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS THE SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE OF THE CAMCORDER WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD Thi...

Страница 80: ...rder Service Center nearest you Take your unit to the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center of your choice Show the Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center representative evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale Pick up your camcorder when repairs are complete What your warranty does not cover Adjustment of customer controls Damage from misuse or neglect A unit that has been modified or ...

Страница 81: ...ndicator 17 31 Copy tapes 61 COUNTER R M button 8 59 61 Customer assistance and service 76 D Date and time display recording 20 setting 18 DATE TIME DISR menu 20 DATE TIME menu 7 35 37 46 49 52 54 DCcable 12 13 14 16 DCinjack 4 10 12 Demo mode 55 DEMO MODE menu 55 Design specifications 73 Dew warning 30 Digital zooming 34 Displays in viewfinder 28 Displays status 29 E EFFECT button 59 EJECT button...

Страница 82: ...adapter optional 12 Power indicator 6 8 10 16 32 POWER switch 6 7 8 10 13 15 16 18 20 21 24 28 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 42 45 46 47 48 50 52 54 55 57 58 59 61 Powering your camcorder using adapter charger 12 using optional car cord adapter 16 using rechargeable battery 13 Preset titles 46 Problem solving 69 Product registration inside front cover PUSH button 11 23 57 Q Quick review feature 33 R ...

Страница 83: ...tor 29 34 Zoom lever 10 29 34 Zooming 34 digital 34 tele macro 35 Information to User 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 e...

Страница 84: ...SON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Japan TOCOM 15555960 Part No LYT0519 001A VP ...

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