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Содержание CC4391

Страница 1: ...ncA camcorder user s guide CC4391 ...

Страница 2: ... plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques 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 state that unau...

Страница 3: ...O OFF ON Switch to AUTO 7 Start and Stop Recording 7 Play Back What you Have Recorded 8 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR Switch to OFF 8 Close the LCD Monitor and Replace the Lens Cap 8 Review Camcorder s Operating Controls 9 10 Attach the Shoulder Strap 11 Built In Color Enhancement Light 12 13 Power Your Camcorder Use the Adapter Charger to Power Your Camcorder 14 Use the Battery to Power Your Camcorder 1...

Страница 4: ... 41 Audio and Video Dub 42 43 Titler 44 46 Recording and Traveling Tips 47 Record from a VCR or TV Monitor 48 49 Playback Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder for Playback 50 51 Playback Features Tape Positioning 52 Visual Searching 52 Stop Action Pause 52 Tracking 53 Playback on TV or VCR with Audio Video Input Jacks 54 55 Playback on TV Without Audio Video Input Jacks 56 57 Pack the Carry Case 58 O...

Страница 5: ...Service 800 336 1900 Accessories 800 338 0376 Unpack the camcorder and accessories Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your camcorder The items shown below are packed with your camcorder If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Model CC4391 Reehargeable 10 Volt Battery Stock No EP096FS Shoulder Strap Stock No 227327 or Stock No 2413...

Страница 6: ...le to the DC OUTPUT jack on the side of the adapter charger 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the DCIN9 6Vjack on the camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet 4 Details are on page 14 Adjust the handstrap remove lens cap and attach it to the handstrap Cap on Handstrap Lp 1 Open the handstrap insert your hand and adjust the handstrap to fit your hand 2 Remove the le...

Страница 7: ... 5 Turn on the camcorder Switch Note If you want the date and time displayed on your recordings you must set it See Date and Time Display on pages 22 23 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA The camcorder enters record pause The position of this switch tells the camcorder whether you want to record CAMERA turn the power off OFF or play back tapes...

Страница 8: ...t s being recorded Use the LCD Monitor 1 Unfold the shoulder extension pad 2 Press the OPEN button to open the LCD monitor Make sure the monitor is open at least 45 The viewfinder automatically turns off 3 Rotate the monitor around only when it is open 90 When you rotate the monitor 90 or more the image becomes a mirror image and the viewfinder turns on 4 To adjust the brightness of the image in t...

Страница 9: ...order at a dark object and turn off when you aim it at a bright object Details are onpages 12 13 8 Start and stop recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button to start recording REC appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor when the camcorder is recording Press and release the REC PAUSE button again to stop recording The camcorder is now in the record pause mode II appears in the viewfin...

Страница 10: ... on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to VCR 3 Press REW REVIEWto rewind the tape 4 Press PLAYto play back the tape 5 Press STOP EJECTwhen you are finished playing back the tape Details on LCD monitor and viewfinder playback are on pages 50 51 10 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder 11 Close the LCD monitor and replace the lens cap ...

Страница 11: ...AMERA OFF VCR Switch AVDUB Button RE W R ewind RE VIE W Button Also Button PLAY Button EFWD Fast Forward Button Also Button STOP EJECT Button Also EDIT ADV Button Light Microphone Lens Lens Hood Checks for details VIDEO AUDIO IN OUT and RF DC OUT Jacks Located Behind Small Cover continued on next page ...

Страница 12: ...LIGHTA UTO OFF ON Switch Attach Rechargeable Battery Here pter Charger s DC Cord Here Shoulder Extension Pad Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus Control BRIGHT and FOCUS Controls See Trouble Checks for details Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring BATTERY EJECT Button Zoom Buttons Wand T Also TRACKING Buttons with Lens Cap Holder Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Cassette Door Press here to close 10 ...

Страница 13: ...re you leave the buckle on the strap Buckle 2 Thread one end of the shoulder strap 4 through one of the shoulder strap rings as shown below 5 Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring Shoulder Strap Attaehment Ring Thread the end of the strap back through the buckle making sure it is threaded over the outer strap Make sure the strap is not twisted Repeat steps 1 3 to attach the other end of the strap Pull on...

Страница 14: ...ly when the camcorder senses there is insufficient light set the switch to AUTO Notes For the light to operate in AUTO you must have a tape in the camcorder If the lighting condition is unstable the light may turn on and off Set the light to ON or OFF To turn the light off set the switch to OFF To save battery power turn the light off when you are not recording Notes When the light is turned on th...

Страница 15: ...ce the light bulb Note See the installation instructions packed with the replacement bulb for detailed instructions 3 To replace the light cover pass the bulb through the hole of the reflection plate and attach the lower hook to the light case on the camcorder 4 Press gently on the front of the light cover until it locks into place Note Make sure the front cover of the light is properly attached 1...

Страница 16: ...he camcorder 3 Plug the adapter charger s plug into an operating outlet The POWER indicator on the adapter charger lights when it is properly connected Notes The adapter charger cannot charge the battery and operate the camcorder at the same time If you connect both the adapter charger powers the camcorder Remove the adapter 14 charger s cable from the DC OUTPUT jack to charge the battery When usi...

Страница 17: ...rger Charge the Battery If the DC cable is attached to the DC OUTPUT jack on the adapter charger remove it 1 Align reference mark on battery with mark on adapter charger 2 Hold the battery flush against the adapter charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow 3 Plug adapter charger into nearest AC outlet 120V 50 60Hz 4 If the battery is properly connected the adapter charger s CHARGE indicat...

Страница 18: ...he direction of the arrow 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA Remove the Battery 1 Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while removing the battery ATTENTION LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY THE PRODUCT THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED USES A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE UNDER ...

Страница 19: ... power is almost gone c512_ flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Recharge the battery or use the adapter charger before continuing to use the camcorder Set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder before replacing the battery Notes When you record using the recharge able battery the battery level indicator still flashes to warn you of low battery power even if you do n...

Страница 20: ...power for the specified time Additional rechargings might help restore the battery s operation time Battery Safety Precautions Batteries being recharged that have not been used for an extended period may continue to charge after the normal time Do not charge a battery for more than 24 hours If the CHARGE indicator on the adapter charger starts flashing remove the battery and reattach it If after s...

Страница 21: ...n off the camcorder If the battery or DC cable is attached to the camcorder remove it Insert the small plug on the car cord to the DC IN 9 6V jack located on the back of the camcorder Take the vehicle s cigarette lighter out of the socket Insert the car cord s cigarette lighter plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket DC IN 9 6V Jack To turn on the camcorder press and hold the small button...

Страница 22: ...e of a dry chemical nonabrasive head cleaning tape Be sure to follow the directions with the head cleaning kit carefully Improper use of a head cleaner might damage your camcorder Erase Protection Safety Tab You can use your videocassettes over and over again To erase a previous recording just record over it _ _Safety Tab To prevent accidental erasure break off the tab To record on the tape again ...

Страница 23: ...ettes 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 from entering the cassette compartment All dust is abrasive and will cause excessive wear ...

Страница 24: ...oes not appear press and hold DATE TIME and then press STOP EJECT 4 Repeatedly press the EFWD or REW REVIEW until the correct month appears Press and hold the button to advance the digits faster 5 When the correct month is displayed press STOP EJECT The cursor moves to the next part of the display 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the correct month day year hour minute s and AM PM_ After setting AM or...

Страница 25: ... The date is automatically recorded for approxi mately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording TITLE The date and title you have created are displayed and recorded for approximately 10 seconds at the beginning of the recording Date Display The date is dis played and recorded No Display No display is dis played or recorded Charge the Built in Clock Battery The camcorder has a built in recharge...

Страница 26: ... _i_ an_ 1 24 Press the OPEN button and open the LCD monitor Make sure the monitor is open 90 The viewfinder automatically turns off Rotate the monitor Tilt the monitor down to record from a high angle such as over a crowd Tilt the monitor up to record from a low angle such as when you are kneeling To enable both you and the person you re recording to see what s being recorded rotate the LCD monit...

Страница 27: ...convenient viewing rotate the viewfinder horizontally pull it out from the camcorder and adjust the eyepiece Eyepiece Focus Control The eyepiece focus control lets you set the Eyepiece Focus focus of the viewfinder for your vision Control 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 scree...

Страница 28: ...cording that you re going to play back on a 16X9 TV Select NEGPOS to reverse the image from positive to negative Select ZM 2 to activate the extended zoom mode wide angle to 130 times ZOOM appears when you zoom over 16 times 26 Select MIRROR to record a symmetric image on the left and right Select MOSAIC to record a mosaic image Details are on pages 32 35 Steady Pix Indicator _ To turn the steady ...

Страница 29: ... a damaged tape is inserted Remove the tape and replace it with a new one NO TAPE flashes when you try to record with no cassette inserted TAPE END flashes when there is approximately five minutes of recording time left on the tape TAPE END briefly appears when you reach the end of the cassette when you re recording Time and Date Display Press the DATE TIME button to display the time and date AUTO...

Страница 30: ...ne The microphone picks up the sound during a recording It is more sensitive to sounds coming from the direction the lens is pointed Quick Review Feature Press and release REW RE VIEW when the camcorder is in record pause to review the last few seconds of a recording The CAMERA OFF VCR switch must be set to CAMERA The camcorder will play back the last few seconds of the recording return the tape t...

Страница 31: ...n the center of the scene Notes Zooming is not possible when using macro focus To change the size of the subject move the camcorder lens closer or farther away from it For best results increase illumination when recording with macro focus Steady Pix TM Feature The steady pix feature corrects slight shaking of images during some record ing modes While zooming in on a distant subject When recording ...

Страница 32: ...lmost at its end TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor Electronic Indexing Each time you begin recording after the camcorder has been turned off for at least four hours the camcorder automatically records an index mark at the beginning of the new recording When you play back the indexed tape in a VCR that has a compatible indexing feature called VHS Index Search System the invis...

Страница 33: ...press W When DISPLAYis pressed so the displays appear the zoom level indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor during normal zooming ZOOM appears when you zoom more than 16 times ZOOM T W Zoom Level Indicator in LCD Monitor or Viewfinder ZOOM Button Use the Instant Zoom Button INST ZOOM 1 To magnify the subject 1 5 times from any normal zoom position press the INST ZOOM button When...

Страница 34: ...mage or a mosaic image Each effect is described in detail on the nextpages To Select a Digital Effect 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press the DISPLAY button 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button The indicator for the digital effect you select appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor DIGITAL EFFECTS Button 32 ...

Страница 35: ... TV Screen Standard Shape TV Screen To Record in the 16X9 Mode 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button until 16X9 appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording 4 To turn off 16X9 recording press REC PA USE to pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFE...

Страница 36: ...l zooming that allows you to zoom in on a subject with magnification up to 130 times Normal zooming is up to 32 times 1 Place the camcorder in record pause Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until ZM 2 appears Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out ZOOM appears when you zoom above 16X 3 Press REC PA...

Страница 37: ...o pause recording and repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until no digital effects display appears Mirror Mode Normal Mode Mosaic Mode The mosaic feature lets you add a mosaic effect to your recording 1 Make sure the displays appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor If they do not press DISPLAY 2 Repeatedly press DIGITAL EFFECTS until MOSAIC appears 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording Mosaic 4...

Страница 38: ...DISPLAY Repeatedly press the FADE button The indicator for the fade you select will appear Select white to fade in and out to from a white screen Select black wipe to fade in and out to from a black screen Select YEL BLU GRN yellow blue or green wipe to fade in and out to from a yellow blue or green screen 36 Select zoom to fade in and out while zooming SelectB W black and white to fade in and out...

Страница 39: ...used appears the first time you press FADE 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The picture and sound gradually appears in place of the blank screen Fade Out 1 2 During recording repeatedly press FADE to select a fade Note The last fade used appears the first time you press FADE Press REC PA USE to stop recording The picture and sound gradually disappears 37 ...

Страница 40: ...the tape you want to return to and press RESETto reset the counter to O000Mi O000M 38 Tape Counter With Memory Stop Continue to record or play the tape When you want to return to the place 4 you marked press the REC PAUSE button to stop recording or the STOP EJECT button to stop playback Press and hold the small button while you set the CAMERA OFF VCR switch to VCR 5 Press the REW RE VIEW button T...

Страница 41: ...order is in record pause Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you slide it to CAMERA Press and hold REW REVIEWto visually search the recorded tape in reverse Press and hold EFWD to visually search forward on the recorded tape Press and hold PLAYto view the recorded tape at normal speed When you release the button the cam corder returns to record pause at that point on...

Страница 42: ...corder set the A V OUT IN switch to IN 3 Insert the tape you want to audio dub and use PLAy EFWD and or REW REVIEWto locate a point on the tape that is a few seconds before the place on the tape where you want to begin dubbing 4 Press REC PAUSE exactly at the place where you want to begin dubbing to place the camcorder in play pause 5 Press and holdAVDUB and then press PLAY Release both buttons at...

Страница 43: ...ter such as AH25 White Audio Plug Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Yellow Video Plug No connection Note You need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 61 If the audio source has separate left and right outputs attach the audio plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might need a Y adapter as shown on page 61 to record audio from both the right and left channels...

Страница 44: ... use PLAy EFWD and or REW REVIEWto locate a point on the tape that is a few seconds before the place on the tape where you want to begin dubbing 4 Press REC PA USE exactly at the place where you want to begin dubbing to place the camcorder in play pause 5 Press and holdAVDUB and then press PLAY Release both buttons at the same time A DUB appears Press A VDUB and PLAY again for audio and video dub ...

Страница 45: ...Nhite F Audio AUDIO Plug OUT White Audio Plug LR Y Adapter as AH25 vgo Audio Video Cable such as VH83 White Jack Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Yellow Video Plug Note You need an optional audio video cable such as VH83 shown on page 61 If the audio source has separate left and right outputs attach the audio plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might need a Y adapter as sho...

Страница 46: ...an be displayed and recorded at any time The built in character register contains more than 45 different characters Your title can contain up to 32 characters on two lines TITLER Button 000 Button Also RE W RE VIE W Button CAMERA OFF VCR Switch O Button Also F FWD Button EDIT AD V Button Also STOP EJECT Button 44 ...

Страница 47: ...st character press EDIT ADV to move the flashing cursor to the place where you want the next character to appear 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have completed the title 7 When you are finished press TITLER to store the title and remove the title graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor Remember Be sure to remove the titler graphics from the viewfinder or LCD monitor for normal recording To Co...

Страница 48: ...amcorder will now record normally If you do not want to continue recording press REC PA USE Remember Remove the titler graphics for normal recording Note You can also use the automatic title recording feature to automatically record the title and date for 10 seconds when you begin recording Press the DATE TIME button to display TITLE before starting to record Record a Title While Copying a Tape fr...

Страница 49: ...appliances traffic sounds etc can detract from the sound you want to record Avoid long still shots of landmarks and scenic attractions Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details Local color will give travel videos lasting appeal Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point Traveling Tips Write down your camcorder s serial number and keep ...

Страница 50: ...tructions are on the next page A V OUT IN Switch AUDIO OUT J White Audio Plug Yellow VIDEO Audio Video Cable Video OUT such as VH83 Back of Yellow Video Plug VCR or TV Monitor AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT _ Yellow I White Jack Jack _i a i i White Audio Plug OR Y Adapter such as AH25 Yellow Video Plug White Audio Plug Vhite Audio Plug Audio Video Cable such as VH83 Back of Stereo VCR or TV Monitor Yellow Vi...

Страница 51: ...cording Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the Camcorder I_A Camcorder connected directly to TV monitor Turn on TV and tune TV to channel you want to record B Camcorder connected to VCR that is connected to TV Turn on VCR and select the channel you want to record or place cassette you want to copy in VCR Note If you want to see what is being recorded turn on the TV and tune it to the channel that ...

Страница 52: ...cally turns off Close the LCD monitor the viewfinder automatically turns on Rotate the monitor completely around and place it against the camcorder for convenient playback During playback you can hear the sound from the tapes on the built in speaker when you use the LCD monitor Viewfinder Eyepiece Focus CAMERA Clntr l OFF VCR Switch PLAY Button STOP EJECT Button OPEN Button ht Control Volume Contr...

Страница 53: ...nd when it is open 90 and place it back against the camcorder Fit the shoulder extension pad to your shoulder for convenient viewing using the LCD monitor To adjust the brightness of the image in the monitor turn the bright control To adjust the speaker volume turn the volume control Note The monitor may become warm when left open for an extended period of time This is normal Use the Viewfinder Ma...

Страница 54: ... release REW RE VIEW or EFWD to rewind or fast forward the tape Press STOP EJECTto stop the tape Visual Searching During playback press and hold EFWD or RE W RE VIE W if you want to search the tape visually in forward or reverse Release the button to return to normal playback 52 Stop Action Pause During playback press REC PAUSE to stop the action and view one frame of the tape Press REC PA USE aga...

Страница 55: ...utton Wor 7 to move the streaks up or down and out of the picture During stop action playback pressing one tracking button might reduce picture jitter picture bouncing up and down Some jitter is normal Remove the tape to reset the tracking to its preset center Note The tracking buttons only affect tape playback They have no effect during recording 53 ...

Страница 56: ...AUDIO IN jack on the TV or VCR Notes If your cable does not have white and yellow plugs be sure to attach the same color to the audio jacks If your TV or VCR has stereo A UDIO IN jacks attach the plug to the one labeled MONO If one is not labeled MONO you might need a Y adapter such as AH25 shown on page 61 to hear both channels 54 Yellow Video Plug 2 Attach the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on...

Страница 57: ... playing place a blank cassette in the VCR and press the VCR s RECORD button Note Make sure the memory stop feature is turned off press DISPLAY or the camcorder will enter play pause when the counter reaches O000M Press STOP EJECT when you are finished 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 Ca...

Страница 58: ...ector on the RF output adapter if you are going to leave the adapter connected to the TV Note If your VHF antenna is the flat twin lead type attached by two screws you need an optional 300 75 ohm transformer 2 Attach one end of the optional coaxial RF cable to the OUT TO TV connector on the adapter and attach the other end to the VHF input on your TV as shown Note If your TV has 300 ohm screw term...

Страница 59: ...aused by feedback 2 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the RF output adapter to the same channel you selected on the TV 3 Press and hold the small button on the CAMERA OFF VCR switch while you set it to CAMERA 4 Press the REC PAUSE button to begin recording You can watch what the camcorder is seeing or recording on the TV screen Normal TV Viewing For normal TV viewing leave the RF output adapter hooked up ...

Страница 60: ...e The carrying case provides extra protection for your camcorder and accessories The illustration below shows how to pack your case Optional Two Hour Battery One Hour Battery I I Adapter Charger Camcorder Optional Audio Video Cable 58 ...

Страница 61: ...ying Case DCC096 DC Car Cord Adapter This case provides protection and utility for full size camcorders and most accessories It is constructed of rugged nylon fabric for years of reliable service Three outside pockets provide ample accessory storage with mesh covered lens filter compartment and built in holders for memo pads pens and other accessories The hand grip and adjustable shoulder strap al...

Страница 62: ...order steady and produce excellent video results This tripod s fluid effect head provides smooth camera pan and tilt The quick release mount makes it easy to attach or remove the camcorder The grooved tubular 3 section leg design folds down to 24 when not in use Rubber feet allow for sure footing and built in retractable leg spikes eliminate the need for removing the feet CPS014 AC Battery Charger...

Страница 63: ...tandard 75 ohm antenna cable such as VH82 or VH90 to the 300 ohm screw terminals on a TV VH83 Audio Video Cable This six foot audio video cable can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV monitor or VCR for tape playback or copying tapes These RF cables are used with the RF output adapter to connect your camcorder to a standard TV one without audio video input jacks for playback If your TV has 30...

Страница 64: ...extenders or lens filter kits Attach an Accessory Lens 1 Attach the lens cap over the lens hood 3 Turn the accessory lens clockwise into the camcorder s lens Make sure the lens is tightened firmly but do not over tighten 2 To remove the lens cap and hood turn them counterclockwise with the palm of your hand 62 ...

Страница 65: ...rt No Price AC093 59 95 AC202 49 95 AH25 2 95 CPS014 219 95 CRF95 69 95 DCC096 49 95 EP096FL 79 95 EP096FS 69 95 VH54 2 95 VH82 6 95 VH83 5 95 VH90 7 95 Qty 221111 12 95 227327 or 12 95 241305 12 95 241044 169 95 233328 13 65 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 S...

Страница 66: ...e your name on MasterCard I I I I IExpiration date _ IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your Discover Card I I I I II I I I II I I I II I I I I Expiration date _ _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Pricesare subject to changewithout notice Print or type your name and address clearly Name Street City State A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting Apt Zip Please make sure that both sid...

Страница 67: ...he toll free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday 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 In...

Страница 68: ...ke sure it is plugged into a working outlet Make sure CAMERA OFF VCR switch is set to correct position for desired operation There might not be a cassette in the camcorder Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette The cassette tape might be broken try another cassette You might have reached the end of the cassette try rewinding it Moisture condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwhee...

Страница 69: ...is smudged and image appears unfocused Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Eyepiece focus control is misadjusted Seepage 25 The small BRIGHT and FOCUS controls on the side of the viewfinder control the brightness and focus of the viewfinder These controls have been set at the factory and should require no adjustment If the controls ever require adjustment carefully use a plastic screwdriver Make...

Страница 70: ...title from the viewfinder or LCD monitor See pages 44 46 Date or time may need to be set See page 22 Clock lithium cell battery may need recharging See page 23 LCD monitor is open at least 45 Viewfinder automatically turns off Monitor closed viewfinder turns on During recording viewfinder turns on when monitor rotated around to face the subject During playback viewfinder turns off when monitor rot...

Страница 71: ...recorded on the tape and are not due to a defect in the unit The light that illuminates the LCD monitor gets hot To cool it down close the LCD monitor and turn off the camcorder Lead acid batteries must be kept charged Charge your battery before and after every use and at least every six months Battery run times are measured when the camcorder is recording continuously To check your battery charge...

Страница 72: ... commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens Improper cleaning might scratch the lens _ 2_ _ Lens Clean the Camcorder s LCD Monitor Monitor To clean the camcorder s LCD monitor use a clean soft cloth to carefully wipe the monitor Improper cleaning may scratch the monitor Cleaning the Camcorder s Viewfinder 1 Depress tab to open small cover 2 Gently use a cotton swab and...

Страница 73: ...y after moving it from a cold location to a warm location Give the camcorder 2 to 3 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 e...

Страница 74: ...ce pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will...

Страница 75: ...ipment 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 chara...

Страница 76: ...ental U S A 74 2 The exchange location will notify you of its arrival 3 Take your unit excluding all accessories and your evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale to the exchange location and you will be provided the new or refurbished unit 4 If the repairs were covered by your warranty you will not be billed If you are not located near an exchange point 1 Provide your Discover MasterCard ...

Страница 77: ... the continental U S A To have your Camcorder repaired by an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center Check with your dealer or call 1 800 336 1900 for the Authorized RCA Camcorder 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 Pic...

Страница 78: ...0 C Cable TV installer note 57 Camcorder cleaning 70 turn on 5 Camcorder s operating controls 9 Camera edit feature 39 CAMERA OFFFVCR switch 5 9 12 16 17 19 22 23 28 38 39 40 42 44 45 46 49 50 51 52 55 57 Car cord adapter 19 Care and maintenance cleaning the camcorder viewfinder 70 cleaning the LCD monitor 70 cleaning the lens 70 cleaning the viewfinder 70 proper care and storage 71 things to avoi...

Страница 79: ... indexing 30 Erase protection 20 Eyepiece 51 Eyepiece focus control 10 25 50 51 F F FWD fast forward button 9 22 38 39 40 42 44 52 FADE button 10 36 37 Fade feature 36 Fade indicators 26 36 Fast forwarding indicator 27 First time operation 3 Flying erase head 28 FOCUS control 10 It Handstrap 4 10 Head cleaning 20 I ZOOM indicator 31 Important safety information 2 INDEX indicator 27 30 Indicators 1...

Страница 80: ...icator 26 34 Negative mode 34 NO TAPE indicator 27 O OPENbutton 6 10 24 50 51 Operating controls 9 Optional accessories 59 Order form accessories 63 P Pack included carrying case 58 PLAY button 8 9 39 40 42 50 51 55 57 Playback First 8 Playback features stop action pause 52 tape counter 38 tape positioning 52 tracking 53 visual searching 52 Playback on a TV without audio video inputs 56 Playback o...

Страница 81: ...aker built in 10 Specifications 72 Speed recording and playback 20 Status indicators 27 STEADY PIX button 10 26 29 Steady pix feature 29 Steady pix indicator 26 STOP button 8 38 Stop action pause 52 STOP EJECT button 5 9 17 21 22 38 40 42 44 50 51 52 55 57 T Table of contents 1 Tape inserting 5 Tape copying 55 on camcorder 48 49 Tape counter 27 38 TAPE END indicator 27 TAPE indicator 27 Tape posit...

Страница 82: ...4 56 Videocassettes 20 Viewfinder 6 10 24 25 adjust for viewing 25 displays 26 eyepiece focus control 25 playback 50 51 using to record 24 Visual searching 52 Volume control 10 50 51 W Warnings 2 Warnings tape 27 Z ZM 2 indicator 26 34 Zoom buttons 10 31 ZOOM indicator 26 27 31 Zoom level indicator 27 31 Zooming 31 digital 34 80 ...

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